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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 28/12/2023

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 28/12/2023 INS Imphal commissioned (General Studies- Paper III) Source : The Indian Express INS Imphal (Pennant D68), the third vessel of the Visakhapatnam class stealth-guided missile destroyers, is set to be commissioned into the Indian Navy, following the INS Visakhapatnam and INS Mormugao. The Visakhapatnam class is the latest addition to the lineage of indigenous destroyers, succeeding the Delhi and Kolkata classes. Key Highlights Historical Context: Between 2014 and 2016, the Indian Navy commissioned the Kolkata class destroyers (INS Kolkata, INS Kochi, and INS Chennai) under Project 15A. These ships marked advancements over the earlier Delhi class…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 27/12/2023

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 27/12/2023 Women participation in NREGS continues to rise (General Studies- Paper II) Source : The Indian Express The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) has witnessed a historic high in women’s participation during the current financial year 2023-24, as per official data. The proportion of women person-days in the total workforce has reached an impressive 59.25%, marking a significant increase compared to the past decade. Key Highlights The trend reveals a steady rise in women’s involvement in MGNREGS, with rates of participation at 57.47% in 2022-23 and 54.82% in 2021-22. Notably, the lowest participation recorded…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 26/12/2023

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 26/12/2023 Government Initiates PMAY-G for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (General Studies- Paper II) Source : The Indian Express The Indian government has commenced a survey and registration process to identify eligible beneficiaries of the Pradhan MantriAwasYojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) among 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) across 18 states and Union Territories. The Ministry of Rural Development, responsible for implementing PMAY-G, initiated the survey on December 15 using the Aawas+app, the ministry’s online application for identifying beneficiaries under the rural housing scheme. Key Highlights The survey is underway in 15 states, including Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala,…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 25/12/2023

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 25/12/2023 What’s the latest blip in India-Maldives ties? (General Studies- Paper II) Source : TH Earlier this month, the Maldives Cabinet decided not to renew a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India for cooperation in hydrography, signed in 2019. This decision aligns with President Mohamed Muizzu’s commitment to review the country’s foreign policy, particularly the ‘India first’ stance of the previous administration. Key Highlights Hydrography Defined: Hydrography is the scientific study of oceans, seas, and water bodies involving the compilation and analysis of data, maps, and charts. It encompasses the measurement and description of physical attributes of…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 23/12/2023

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 23/12/2023 Government aims to set up 17,000 creches across the country (General Studies- Paper II) Source : TH The Union Women and Child Development Ministry are set to establish 17,000 creches in Anganwadicentres across India under the ‘Palna’ scheme, with 5,222 already approved. The initiative aims to provide quality day-care facilities for the children of working women, facilitating women’s economic participation across socio-economic groups. Union Minister SmritiIrani released new Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Anganwadi-Cum-Crechecentres, outlining a comprehensive framework for administration and implementation, including roles, responsibilities, and monitoring checklists. Key Highlights Palna Scheme Objectives: Address the need…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 22/12/2023

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 22/12/2023 EU agrees new rules on hosting migrants, seeks to cut numbers (General Studies- Paper II) Source : The Indian Express The European Union (EU) has reached a comprehensive agreement on a set of new rules aimed at distributing the costs and responsibilities of hosting migrants more equitably and managing the influx of people. This agreement follows all-night talks between representatives of the European Parliament and EU governments, and it is part of a broader initiative known as the New Pact on Migration and Asylum, set to be implemented from the coming year. Key Highlights Reducing Arrival…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 21/12/2023

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 21/12/2023 Lok Sabha passes Bills to replace British-era criminal laws (General Studies- Paper II) Source : TH The Lok Sabha recently approved three amended Bills that aim to modernize India’s criminal laws, replacing antiquated statutes rooted in colonial times. The legislation includes significant reforms, such as the integration of terrorism offenses into general crime laws, the elimination of the crime of sedition, and the introduction of capital punishment for mob lynching. Key Highlights Bills and Replacements: Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita Bill (BNSS): To replace the Indian Penal Code, 1860. BharatiyaSakshya (Second) Bill (BSS): To replace the Indian…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 20/12/2023

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 20/12/2023 Centre launches forest certification scheme (General Studies- Paper II) Source : The Indian Express Amid global concerns about deforestation and illicit timber trade, the Indian government has introduced its own forest certification scheme called the Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS). The scheme aims to validate entities adhering to sustainable forest management practices, providing an alternative to foreign certification agencies operating in India for the past two decades. Key Highlights The IFWCS launch is accompanied by the introduction of new standards for forest management, which will be mandatory for all forest divisions in the country.…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 19/12/2023

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 19/12/2023 Significant Increase in One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) Beneficiaries (General Studies- Paper II) Source : The Indian Express The implementation of the One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) scheme in Delhi has witnessed a substantial rise in beneficiaries, indicating its success in providing accessible ration through fair price shops. The latest data from the Food and Supplies Department reveals a notable increase in the number of people utilizing ONORC, with 30 lakh beneficiaries availing ration in the current year. This reflects a remarkable growth of 66.66% compared to the previous year, suggesting a positive impact…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 18/12/2023

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 18/12/2023 LEADS (Logistics Ease Across Different States) 2023 report (General Studies- Paper III) Source : The Indian Express The Commerce and Industry Ministry released the Logistics Index Chart 2023, categorizing Indian states and Union Territories based on their logistics efficiency, crucial for export promotion and economic growth. The report emphasizes key challenges faced by stakeholders and includes recommendations to enhance logistics performance. Key Highlights Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh, and Gujarat retained their “achievers” status in the Logistics Index Chart 2023, as per the report from the Commerce and Industry Ministry. The total number of achievers…
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