Context ∙ The Union government recently introduced the Jammu and Kashmir Local Bodies Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 to provide reservation to OBCs in local bodies in J&K. Key Features of the Bill ∙ The bill seeks to amend certain provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989, the Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Act, […]
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UncategorizedIn News ∙ The newly formed Jharkhand government is facing a Floor test. About Floor test ∙ A floor test is primarily taken to know whether the government still enjoys the confidence of the legislature. ∙ It is a constitutional mechanism under which a Chief Minister can be asked to prove majority on the floor
In Context ∙ The Union Budget 2024-25 encourages vaccination against cervical cancer. About ∙ The government will encourage vaccination for girls in the age group of 9 to 14 years for the prevention of cervical cancer. About Cervical Cancer ∙ Cervical cancer develops in a woman’s cervix (the entrance to the uterus from the vagina).
In Context ∙ Government has launched a web portal of Coal Mines Provident Fund Organization (CMPFO) namely C- CARES. About ∙ It is designed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), an R&D organization under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. ∙ At present, CMPFO processes settlement claims of Provident Fund
Context ∙ Despite approving a Bill to set up a National Research Foundation (NRF), the interim budget for 2024-25 was silent on allocation for the institution. About ∙ The Union Cabinet had approved the NRF Bill in June 2023, paving the way for its establishment. However, the interim budget for 2024-25 skipped any mention of
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UncategorizedIn Context ∙ Marking Meghalaya’s 52nd statehood day on January 21 this year, the state government released an official state anthem. About ∙ The anthem was not performed or played anywhere in the state on Republic Day. ∙ The government said that the anthem should not be played as the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for
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UncategorizedNews: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the revision of project outlay for the setting up of India Post Payments Bank (IPPB).
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UncategorizedNews: Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd. (HUDCO) recently celebrated its 52nd foundation day.
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UncategorizedAPEDA organized Asia’s biggest B2B international food and hospitality fair AAHAR in April 2022 at Pragati Maidan.
The aim is to unlock the abundant potential in the food and hospitality sector.
India’s exports of Ceramics & Glassware products for 2021-22 hit a record at US$ 3464 Million.
During FY 2013-14; India’s Ceramic & Glassware products exports were valued at US$ 1292 Million.
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