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Uttar Pradesh Becomes First State to Fully Implement GEM
Uttar Pradesh became the first in India to fully implement the central government’s e-marketplace (GeM) system, which aims to eliminate corruption and ensure fair competition among suppliers. Transition to GeM System The Uttar Pradesh government has entirely replaced its old ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
SMILE Scheme Expands to Odisha Cities
The SMILE scheme is gaining momentum in Odisha and aims to support marginalized individuals, which focuses on rehabilitation and livelihood. Launched in February 2022, it is a central government project, under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Objectives of ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
India’s First Sign Language TV Channel Launched
India has recently launched its first 24/7 television channel in sign language, part of the PM e-VIDYA program, named Channel 31, which aims to support hearing-impaired students and educators. It is managed by the National Council of Educational Research and ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Government Schemes 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
ESIC Honoured at Asia-Pacific Social Security Forum
The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) recently gained recognition at the Regional Social Security Forum for Asia and the Pacific, which took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on December 3, 2024. ESIC received multiple awards for its contributions to social ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Nepal-India Border Security Meeting Commences
A high-level meeting on border security has started in Kathmandu focused on managing cross-border crime and preventing the illegal entry of third-country nationals. Objectives of the Meeting The meeting aims to improve crime control at the Nepal-India border, which seeks ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Nigeria Awards Modi Highest Civilian Honour
Nigeria bestowed its highest civilian award upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which marked Modi’s first official visit to Nigeria. The ceremony took place at Aso Rock Villa in Abuja. President Bola Tinubu presented the award, the Grand Commander of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Shigeru Ishiba Re-elected as Prime Minister of Japan
Japan’s political landscape has recently shifted. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) faced important challenges in the last general election. However, Shigeru Ishiba has been re-elected as Prime Minister. He secured the most votes in both houses of the Japanese Diet. ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: States Current Affairs
Ordinance on Water Issues
The Punjab Government approved the legislation of “The Punjab Water Resources (Management and Regulation) Ordinance 2019”. This has come against the backdrop of Overutilization of groundwater for the purpose of agriculture and other requirements. Another cause is due to urbanization ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Government launched Good Governance Index
On December 25, 2019, Government of India launched Good Governance Index. Tamil Nadu topped in Good Governance Index. Highlights of the report The States and Union Territories were divided into 3 groups namely Big states, North East and hill states ..