Youth Co:Lab Innovation Challenge 2024-2025

The seventh Youth Co:Lab National Innovation Challenge has been launched for 2024-2025, and is a collaboration between Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and Citi Foundation. The challenge specifically targets young entrepreneurs, especially those ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently attended Christmas celebrations at the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) in New Delhi. This marked a historic first, as no Prime Minister had previously participated in such an event at the CBCI headquarters, celebrating ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

National Consumer Day Observed on December 24

National Consumer Day is observed annually on December 24, and commemorates the enactment of the Consumer Protection Act of 1986. The act was established to safeguard consumers against exploitation and unfair trade practices. This theme for National Consumer Day 2024 ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

New Consumer Protection Apps Launched in 2024

On National Consumer Day 2024, the Department of Consumer Affairs introduced three innovative applications aimed at enhancing consumer protection. These apps focus on combating deceptive online practices known as dark patterns, which can mislead consumers. Jago Grahak Jago App The ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Govt Launches ‘Udaan Yatri Cafe’ Initiative

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched the “Udaan Yatri Cafe” at Kolkata airport, which aims to provide affordable food and beverages to air travellers. The cafe will serve essential items such as water, tea, coffee, and snacks. If successful, ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

National Farmers’ Day Observed on December 23

National Farmers’ Day, observed on December 23, recognizes the vital contributions of farmers to India’s development, which serves to honor the agricultural community’s efforts in ensuring food security and sustaining rural economies. The theme for 2024 is” Empowering “Annadatas” for ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme

The Government of India made revisions to the pension system for freedom fighters on August 15, 2016, aim of honoring the contributions of freedom fighters to India’s independence and providing them with enhanced benefits. Revised Pension System The previous dearness ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

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