Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF)

The Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF) has been created by the government, which aims to enhance urban infrastructure in smaller cities. It specifically targets Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, which is crucial for improving essential services in these areas. ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

4th India-Malaysia Joint Military Exercise: HARIMAU SHAKTI-2024

The 4th India-Malaysia Joint Military Exercise, HARIMAU SHAKTI, has begun at Bentong Camp in Malaysia’s Pahang district and will continue until December 15, 2024. Participants India is represented by 78 personnel from the MAHAR Regiment. Malaysia has 123 personnel from ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

India Launches Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP)

India introduced its Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) in June 2024, which has quickly gained popularity, enrolling over 19,000 individuals, including foreign nationals with Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards. The program began at Delhi Airport and has now ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Italy Targets Becoming India’s Third-Largest EU Trade Partner

India and Italy have initiated a new “Cotton Route” initiative, which aims to enhance trade relations alongside the historic Silk Route. The initiative was announced by Italy’s Business Minister, Adolfo Urso, in Mumbai. Urso expressed aspirations for Italy to become ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

14th Asia-Oceania Meteorological Satellite Users’ Conference (AOMSUC-14)

The 14th Asia-Oceania Meteorological Satellite Users’ Conference (AOMSUC-14) is set for December 4 to 6, 2024 in New Delhi, will be hosted by India Meteorological Department (IMD). The conference will feature presentations, panel discussions, and workshops. The focus will be ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

CINBAX-2024

CINBAX is the first joint exercise between the Indian Army and the Cambodian Army, commenced on December 1, 2024, and will conclude on December 8, 2024. The exercise takes place at the Foreign Training Node in Pune. Each army has ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Assam Launches State Commission for Right to Public Services

The Assam State Commission for Right to Public Services was recently launched by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati. The aim of the commission is to enhance accountability in public services. A manual detailing the appeal process for public ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

African Openbill Stork Makes Rare Appearance in Kerala

The African openbill stork has been spotted in Kerala, its first sighting in the state. The observation was made by Subin K.S., a birdwatcher from Thrissur. He saw the bird during a survey in the Kanjani Kole fields. Previously, this ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs