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Karnataka’s New SWIFT City Initiative
The Karnataka government has revealed its ambitious plan to establish SWIFT City near Sarjapur in Bengaluru, aiming to enhance the start-up ecosystem and position the city as a leading industrial hub. The project follows the recent announcement of KWIN City, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: States Current Affairs
4th National Conference of Chief Secretaries 2024
The fourth National Conference of Chief Secretaries is taking place in New Delhi, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which aims to enhance cooperation between Central and State Governments. The focus is on cooperative federalism to ensure effective coordination for ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: States Current Affairs
Karnataka Cabinet Approves Fund Transfer Guidelines
The Karnataka Cabinet has recently approved new guidelines, to facilitate the transfer of surplus funds between government corporations, which aims to improve financial efficiency and reduce reliance on high-interest loans. Surplus Fund Transfers Profit-making corporations can now share excess funds. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: States 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
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
Boilers Bill 2024 Passed by Rajya Sabha
The Rajya Sabha has recently passed the Boilers Bill 2024, replacing the Boilers Act of 1923, which aims to enhance safety for workers operating boilers. The bill also facilitates easier business operations, especially for MSMEs. Certain offenses have been decriminalized ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: States Current Affairs
Who is Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Namibia’s First Female President?
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has made history as Namibia’s first female president and she was elected with 57% of the votes. This victory ensures the continuation of the SWAPO party’s 34-year rule. Her main opponent, Panduleni Itula, received 26% of the votes. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: States Current Affairs
Cabinet Approves Tato-I Hydro Electric Project
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has sanctioned Rs 1,750 crore for the Tato-I Hydro Electric Project in Arunachal Pradesh, which aims to enhance power supply in the region. Project Overview The Tato-I Hydro Electric ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: States Current Affairs
Hemant Soren to be Sworn in as Chief Minister
Hemant Soren, leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), will be sworn in as Chief Minister on November 28. His party achieved victory in the recent state elections. Soren announced the oath-taking ceremony date during a media interaction. Election Results ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: States Current Affairs
Andhra Pradesh Government Abolishes Garbage Tax
The Andhra Pradesh government has recently ceased the collection of garbage tax. This decision follows the introduction of a bill by Municipal Administration Minister P. Narayana. The State Legislative Assembly approved the bill on November 21, 2024, which aims to ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: States Current Affairs