Page-9 of GKToday Archives: November, 2024

Atal Innovation Mission 2.0 Approved

November 26, 2024

The Union Cabinet has recently approved Atal Innovation Mission 2.0, which will run until March 31, 2028. The budget for this phase is set at Rs. 2,750 crore and aims to enhance India’s innovation and entrepreneurship landscape. The goal is ..

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‘One Nation One Subscription’ Scheme

November 26, 2024

The Union Cabinet has recently approved the ‘One Nation One Subscription’ (ONOS) scheme, which aims to enhance access to academic journals for higher education institutions across India. It will streamline journal subscriptions through a single platform managed by INFLIBNET. Purpose ..

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Supreme Court Ruling on Challenge to ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secular’ in Preamble

November 26, 2024

The Supreme Court recently dismissed petitions challenging the 42nd Amendment and added the words “secular” and “socialist” to the Constitution’s Preamble in 1976. The Court affirmed that these terms are widely accepted in Indian society. Background of the 42nd Amendment ..

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What is Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS)?

November 26, 2024

The Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS) is transforming banking access in rural and semi-urban regions. It utilizes Aadhaar numbers and biometric authentication for seamless transactions. This system promotes financial inclusion for underserved populations. What is AEPS? AEPS stands for Aadhaar ..

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PAN 2.0 Project Approved by Union Cabinet

November 26, 2024

The Union Cabinet has recently approved an upgrade to the Permanent Account Number (PAN) system. This upgrade introduces a QR code feature on PAN cards and also establishes PAN as a common identifier for businesses. PAN 2.0 Project Overview The ..

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Constitution Day of India Observed on November 26

November 26, 2024

Constitution Day of India, or Samvidhan Divas, is observed annually on November 26, which commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of India in 1949. It signifies India’s transition to a sovereign, democratic republic. The observance was officially recognized in 2015. ..

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COP29 Climate Finance Agreement Overview

November 26, 2024

The COP29 meeting concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan, and established a new climate finance target. This target is set at $300 billion annually for developing countries by 2035 and is known as the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG). This amount is ..

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Is Earth’s 31.5 Inch Tilt Linked to Increasing Water Demand?

November 26, 2024

A recent study in Geophysical Research Letters reveals important changes in Earth’s rotational pole due to excessive groundwater extraction. Conducted by Ki-Weon Seo and his team, the research spans from 1993 to 2010, which indicates that the pole shifted approximately ..

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