India Chairs 68th Commission on Narcotic Drugs

India has been selected to chair the 68th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND). This announcement was made by the Indian Embassy in Austria. Ambassador Shambhu S Kumaran has officially assumed the role of Chairman, which marks India’s ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Cabinet Approves of 85 New Kendriya Vidyalayas Across India

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has recently approved the establishment of 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) in India, which is led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and aims to enhance educational facilities for Central Government and Defence employees. Additionally, ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Insurance Amendment Bill

A parliamentary committee has endorsed reforms in the insurance sector, aiming to enhance the industry’s efficiency and competitiveness. The Insurance Amendment Bill proposes several key changes. Composite Licenses for Insurers The committee supports allowing composite licenses. Insurers would be able ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Decline in Shark and Rays Since 1970: Study Reveals

Sharks and rays have faced declines worldwide since 1970, with their populations decreasing by over 50%. This dramatic reduction is primarily due to overfishing along with factors such as habitat destruction, climate change, and pollution. A recent study shows that ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

New Metro Corridor Approved for Delhi Region

The Union Cabinet has recently approved the metro corridor, which includes the Rithala-Narela-Nathupur (Kundli) stretch, aiming to enhance connectivity in the National Capital Region (NCR) as part of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation’s (DMRC) Phase-IV expansion. Project Overview The corridor ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: States Current Affairs

What is MuleHunter.AI?

The Reserve Bank of India’s innovation unit, RBIH, has introduced MuleHunter.AI, which aims to combat financial fraud effectively and specifically targets mule accounts used in illegal activities. Recent statistics show that online financial frauds account for 67.8% of cybercrime complaints, ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

India and ADB Sign Loan Agreement For Water Security in Meghalaya

The Government of India has partnered with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and they signed a loan agreement worth $50 million, which aims to enhance water security in Meghalaya and also focuses on climate change adaptation for local communities. Project ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

India Wins ISSA Good Practice Award 2024

India has recently received the ISSA Good Practice Award for Asia and Pacific 2024, which was presented at the Regional Social Security Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) was recognized for its innovative initiatives and ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Railways Amendment Bill 2024

The Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024 was introduced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and aims to enhance the efficiency of Indian Railways. The Bill proposes changes to governance and operations. Key Proposals The Bill seeks to grant statutory powers to the ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

25th Hornbill Festival of Nagaland

The 25th Hornbill Festival of Nagaland is currently underway and has sparked discussions about the state’s liquor ban. The tourism minister has announced that Indian-made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) will be allowed. This decision has faced backlash from church organizations and ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: States Current Affairs