Current Affairs
December 26 , 2019
Good Governance Index launched
Minister of State for Public Grievances and Pensions Dr Jitendra Singh launched Good Governance Index in New Delhi on the occasion of Good Governance. The Good Governance Day is observed on the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. That Good Governance Index has been scientifically designed on various parameters of govern...
December 24 , 2019
Andhra CM Jagan launches 'Netanna Nestham' welfare scheme for weavers
Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy launched the latest scheme in a series of welfare schemes promised during his election campaign. The YSR Netanna Nestham (weaver's friend) scheme provides an annual incentive of Rs 24,000 for handloom weavers in the state. The CM launched the scheme in Dharmavaram, a town in Anantapur district which is known for its...
December 23 , 2019
PM Modi addresses ASSOCHAM Annual Conference
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses Assocham Annual Conference in Delhi, PM Says, India's progress towards becoming a USD 5 trillion economy will be strengthened by investment of Rupees 100 lakh crore in infrastructure, also helped by an investment of Rupees 25 lakh crore in rural economy. The theme of the event was 'New India Aspiring for a USD...
December 21 , 2019
Skill Development Ministry to set up 500 skill hubs and labs in govt schools
Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Ministry has finalized a plan for setting up 500 skill hubs and labs in government schools. It has taken several initiatives to impart skill training to the youth of the country. That the Ministry aims to Skill on a large scale with high Standards in order to achieve its vision of a Skilled India....
December 20 , 2019
India's first waste exchange programme launched in Chennai
A website which allows the buying and selling of waste and recycled products were launched in Chennai. The website is being hailed as India's first waste exchange programme. The website is a platform for vendors and buyers of waste to connect. The website was inaugurated by G Prakash, corporation commissioner. The website will be run as a pilot for...
December 19 , 2019
GST Council votes to tax lotteries at uniform rate of 28%
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council resorted to voting to decide an issue. The controversial issue of the GST rate for lotteries was decided on the basis of voting, with the Council fixing a uniform tax rate of 28 per cent on both state and private lotteries with effect from March 1, 2020. All the earlier decisions by the Council had been take...
December 18 , 2019
GEM launches National Outreach Programme
Government e-commerce portal GeM has launched a national outreach programme, GeM Samvaad, to bring on-board more local sellers. The outreach programme will take place with stakeholders across the country and with local sellers to facilitate on-boarding of local sellers on the marketplace. The programme was launched by Commerce Secretary Anup Wadhaw...
December 17 , 2019
Fifth EAC meeting of 15th Finance Commission held in New Delhi
The fifth meeting of the Economic Advisory Council (EAC) of the Fifteenth Finance Commission was held in New Delhi. Further, Advisory Council was informed about submission of the 2020-21 report and Commission’s next course of actions pertaining to preparation of the report for 2021-26 period....
December 16 , 2019
Coal Ministry to set up 'Sustainable Development Cell' for mining to address environmental concerns
The Coal Ministry will establish 'Sustainable Development Cell' (SDC) for promoting sustainable coal mining in the country and address environmental concerns at closure of mines. The SDC envisages addressing environment mitigation measures in a systemic manner and providing a better environment to people working and residing in the vicinity of mine...
December 14 , 2019
National Tribal Dance Festival to be held in Raipur from Dec 27-29
A three-day National Tribal Dance Festival will be held in Chhattisgarh's capital Raipur from December 27 to 29, wherein international folk artists from 23 states and six other countries are expected to take part and portray their respective tribal folk culture. On the occasion, artists from various states and the countries will march past in their...