Affairs:
- A recent study by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) reveals a surprising decline in rural-to-urban migration in India. Click
- The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has reduced the average clearance time for mergers to just 16 days, as highlighted in its FY 2023-24 Annual Report. This improvement underscores CCI's commitment to efficiency and fair market practices. Click
- The Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) has launched the ‘Faral Sakhi’ programme to support women entrepreneurs producing traditional festive snacks, or ‘Faral.’ Partnering with NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP), the initiative offers training and resources to help women grow their businesses sustainably under the Award to Reward programme. Click
- The Supreme Court of India has recently reaffirmed the importance of property rights, clarifying its status as a constitutional right, even though it's no longer a fundamental right. Click
- A recent study comparing education investments across eight countries reveals that India's spending has remained stagnant, prompting calls for increased investment. Click
The recent sighting and photographing of the elusive Pallas’s cat in Himachal Pradesh, India, highlights the importance of conservation efforts for lesser-known species. Click
IIT Madras has joined forces with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare to launch Project VISTAAR, an initiative to modernize agricultural support for farmers through digital technology. Click
- The CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CSIR-CIMFR) has achieved a significant breakthrough in mining with the first successful trial of the Dozer Push Mining Method in India. Click
- The Indian government has launched a new online portal called ‘Baanknet’ to make it easier for people to buy properties being auctioned by public sector banks. Click
- The Maharashtra government is currently reviewing the beneficiaries of the Ladki Bahin scheme, a program that provides financial assistance to women from economically weaker sections Click
- NASA has announced the Mars Chopper, a new drone designed to take over from the highly successful Ingenuity helicopter, marking a significant step forward in Martian aerial exploration. Click
- The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has made changes to the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023 to increase involvement from businesses and experts in shaping trade policies. Click
- The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched a new system called CPPS to make it easier for pensioners to receive their payments. Click
- Gujarat is set to conduct India's first-ever census of coastal and wader birds at the Marine National Park and Sanctuary in Jamnagar. Click
- The Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2024 report has recognized 13 states and Union Territories as top performers in logistics. Click
- The Odisha government has declared recent unseasonal rainfall as a natural calamity to provide financial assistance to farmers who suffered crop damage. Click
- The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (Unrwa) is facing a potential shutdown due to new Israeli laws, putting millions of Palestinian refugees at risk Click
- China's disease control authority has started a pilot program to monitor cases of pneumonia with unknown causes, following a rise in respiratory infections, especially in northern China Click
- Reports show a concerning increase in cases of tularemia, also known as rabbit fever, in the United States Click
- AbbVie Healthcare India Private Ltd has been found in violation of ethical marketing practices for pharmaceutical companies in India. Click
- A recent study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) reveals the significant financial burden of drug-resistant infections in India. Click