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

What is APAAR ID?

Several state governments are introducing the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR), which is part of the ‘One Nation, One Student ID’ program and stems from the 2020 National Education Policy. The system aims to streamline academic record tracking and ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Oilfields Amendment Bill, 2024

The Rajya Sabha recently passed amendments to the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, of 1948, which marks an important step towards modernising energy policies and achieving green energy goals. Context of the Amendments The original 1948 law was established during ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: December 7, 2024

1. Which day is observed as Mahaparinirvan Diwas every year? [A] December 4[B] December 5[C] December 6[D] December 7 Show Answer Correct Answer: C [December 6] Notes:Mahaparinirvan Diwas is observed on December 6 to honor Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar on ..

RBI Increases UPI Lite Wallet and Transaction Limits

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has raised the UPI Lite wallet limit from ₹2,000 to ₹5,000, which aims to encourage digital transactions. The new rules were announced recently and are effective immediately. New Wallet Limit The wallet limit for ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs