Page-3 of GKToday Archives: January, 2025

New E-Auction Portal ‘Baanknet’ Launched

January 4, 2025

The Government of India recently launched a revamped e-auction portal named ‘Baanknet’. This portal serves as a comprehensive platform for buyers and investors interested in properties auctioned by public sector banks (PSBs). The initiative aims to streamline the auction process ..

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India Unveils Draft Rules for Data Protection

January 4, 2025

On January 3, 2024, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) released the draft rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP). This announcement follows the Act’s passage in Parliament in August 2023. The government has opened a ..

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Maharashtra Reviews Ladki Bahin Beneficiary List

January 4, 2025

Maharashtra is currently scrutinising beneficiaries of the Ladki Bahin scheme. This initiative, launched in June 2024, aimed to support women from economically weaker sections by providing monthly financial assistance. The government is now ensuring that only eligible women, specifically those ..

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NASA Unveils Mars Chopper Drone Successor

January 4, 2025

NASA has recently introduced the Mars Chopper, a new drone designed to succeed the Ingenuity helicopter. Ingenuity operated on Mars for nearly three years, far exceeding its initial mission parameters. The Mars Chopper represents advancement in aerial exploration capabilities on ..

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New Amendments to India’s Foreign Trade Policy

January 4, 2025

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has recently amended the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023. This amendment introduces new provisions aimed at enhancing stakeholder engagement in the formulation and amendment of trade policies. The changes reflect the Government of ..

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EPFO Launches Centralised Pension Payments System

January 4, 2025

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has successfully rolled out its Centralised Pension Payments System (CPPS) across India. This initiative benefits over 68 lakh pensioners and modernises the pension disbursement process. The CPPS allows pensioners to withdraw their pensions from ..

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Gujarat’s First Coastal Bird Census Begins Soon

January 4, 2025

The Gujarat government is preparing to launch India’s inaugural census of coastal and wader birds. This landmark event will occur at the Marine National Park and Sanctuary in Jamnagar from January 3 to 5, 2025. The census aims to enhance ..

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Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2024

January 4, 2025

The Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2024 report has identified 13 states and Union Territories as “achievers” in logistics performance. This report, released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, evaluates the efficiency of logistics services. The index aims ..

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