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

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

India Ranks 39th in Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024

The 2024 Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) by the World Economic Forum (WEF) ranked India 39th out of 119 countries, which marks a notable rise from its previous rank of 54th in 2021, which was later adjusted to 38th ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

E-Shram Portal: Empowering Unorganised Workers

The E-Shram Portal serves as a vital tool for unorganised workers in India, launched on August 26, 2021, it aims to create a National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW) verified through Aadhaar. This initiative enhances access to social security and ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs