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India Signs $350 Million Loan Agreement with ADB
The Government of India has recently signed a loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to enhance the logistics sector. This $350 million loan is part of the Strengthening Multimodal and Integrated Logistics Ecosystem (SMILE) programme, which aims to ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
India and Vietnam Coast Guard Joint Exercise
The Vietnam Coast Guard Ship CSB 8005 departed Kochi after a successful visit that enhanced cooperation between the Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) and the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). This four-day visit included various activities aimed at improving maritime security collaboration. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Maharashtra Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2024
The Maharashtra assembly recently passed the Maharashtra Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2024, aimed at modernizing the state’s prison system. This legislation is based on the 2023 Model Prisons Bill from the central government and introduces substantial reforms. New Infrastructure ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
World Meditation Day Observed on December 21
The United Nations General Assembly has recently declared December 21 as World Meditation Day, which aims to promote awareness of meditation’s benefits for health and well-being. It was co-sponsored by several nations, including India and Mexico, and emphasizes the right ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Banning of Unregulated Lending Activities (BULA), Bill
The central government has introduced a draft bill to combat unregulated lending, which follows recommendations from the Reserve Bank of India’s Working Group on Digital Lending. The bill is known as the Banning of Unregulated Lending Activities (BULA) and aims ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Phewa Dialogue 2024
The Phewa Dialogue series commenced recently, marking collaboration between Nepal and China, in Pokhara, a city renowned for its picturesque lake. Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari inaugurated the dialogue, denoting its importance for regional cooperation. Purpose of the Phewa Dialogue ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
NITI Aayog Releases Report on ‘S.A.F.E Accommodation’
The recent report by NITI Aayog emphasizes the necessity of Secure, Affordable, Flexible, and Efficient (S.A.F.E) housing for workers in India’s manufacturing sector. It identifies challenges in worker accommodation and proposes actionable solutions to boost housing, ultimately encouraging industrial growth. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
IPBES Nexus Report 2024
The Nexus Report, released by the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), puts stress on the intricate connections between environmental, social, and economic issues. The report, developed over three years with input from 165 global experts, reveals that ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs