Page-13 of GKToday Archives: January, 2025

RBI’s Guidelines on Government Debt Relief Scheme

January 2, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced guidelines for lenders regarding their involvement in the Government Debt Relief Scheme (DRS). This initiative aims to assist borrowers, particularly farmers, during crises such as natural disasters. State governments have announced various ..

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India’s One Nation One Subscription Initiative

January 2, 2025

India’s commitment to enhancing its research and development capabilities has taken step forward with the introduction of the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) initiative. Announced on November 25, 2024, this scheme aims to democratise access to scholarly knowledge across the ..

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Celebrating the Life of Dr. K.S. Manilal

January 2, 2025

Dr. K.S. Manilal, a revered botanist, passed away on January 1, 2025, in Thrissur, Kerala. He was 86 years old and had been unwell for some time. His remarkable contributions to botany, particularly his work on the ancient manuscript Hortus ..

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Celebrating 207 Years of Valour at Koregaon Bhima

January 2, 2025

The 207th Shaurya Din, or Valour Day, is being celebrated at Koregaon Bhima. This historic event marks the British victory over the Peshwa forces in 1818. The gathering has attracted an estimated 8 to 10 lakh attendees, eager to honour ..

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NIA Achieves Perfect Conviction Rate in 2024

January 2, 2025

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has reported a remarkable achievement in 2024, reaching a 100% conviction rate. This milestone reflects the agency’s commitment to enhancing national security and delivering justice. In total, the NIA convicted 68 individuals across 25 cases, ..

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India’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Decline

January 2, 2025

India has made progress in reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. In 2020, emissions decreased by 7.93% compared to 2019 levels. This decline is part of India’s broader strategy to decouple economic growth from carbon emissions. The country aims to further ..

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Lokpal Day to be Observed on January 16

January 2, 2025

The Lokpal of India has designated January 16 as “Lokpal Day”. This decision was made during a meeting on March 14, 2024. The first commemoration is scheduled for January 16, 2025. Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna will be the ..

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Indian Courts Achieve Milestone in Case Disposals

January 2, 2025

Recently, Indian courts reached milestone by disposing of more cases than the number pending. This indicates a concerted effort by the judiciary to tackle the longstanding issue of case pendency. Case Disposal Statistics The National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) reported that ..

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