5 January 2025 current affairs

1. IIT-Guwahati Develops Injectable Hydrogel for Cancer Treatment 🧬💉
   • What’s Happening? Researchers from IIT-Guwahati, in collaboration with the Bose Institute, Kolkata, have developed an innovative injectable hydrogel designed for localized cancer treatment, particularly breast cancer therapy.
   • Why It Matters: This hydrogel targets tumors directly, reducing harm to healthy cells and offering a breakthrough approach to cancer treatment with precision and minimal invasiveness.
2. Chhattisgarh Adopts Green GDP Model 🌳💰
   • What’s Happening? Chhattisgarh has become the first Indian state to adopt the Green Gross Domestic Product (Green GDP) model, integrating the economic value of its forest ecosystem services into financial planning.
   • Why It Matters: This initiative promotes sustainable development by valuing the contributions of natural resources and ensuring their preservation.
3. Nomura Revises India’s GDP Growth Forecast for FY25 📉📊
   • What’s Happening? Nomura has lowered India’s GDP growth forecast for FY25 to 6.7%, citing factors such as reduced government spending, weaker consumer demand, and declining industrial activity.
   • Why It Matters: Despite the downgrade, the medium-term prospects remain optimistic, with expectations of support from easing inflation and potential fiscal stimulus.
4. West Bengal Faces Human Trafficking Challenges 🚨🌍
   • What’s Happening? West Bengal, particularly the Sundarbans region, faces significant human trafficking challenges due to socio-environmental vulnerabilities exacerbated by repeated cyclones like Amphan and Yaas.
   • Why It Matters: Addressing these challenges is crucial for protecting vulnerable populations, especially women and children, from trafficking risks.

Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) 📝

1. What innovative development did researchers from IIT-Guwahati and the Bose Institute create for cancer treatment? 🧬💉

• a) Nano robots
• b) Injectable hydrogel
• c) Smart pills
• d) Gene therapy
• Answer: b) Injectable hydrogel ✅

2. Which Indian state adopted the Green Gross Domestic Product (Green GDP) model? 🌳💰

• a) Maharashtra
• b) Kerala
• c) Chhattisgarh
• d) Karnataka
• Answer: c) Chhattisgarh ✅

3. What GDP growth forecast for FY25 was revised by Nomura for India? 📉📊

• a) 5.5%
• b) 6.0%
• c) 6.7%
• d) 7.2%
• Answer: c) 6.7% ✅

4. Which region in West Bengal faces significant human trafficking challenges? 🚨🌍

• a) Darjeeling
• b) Sundarbans
• c) Kolkata
• d) Siliguri
• Answer: b) Sundarbans ✅