Madhya Pradesh Welcomes 10th International Forest Fair: The 10th International Forest Fair, held in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, commenced on December 17, 2024, and will run until December 23. This fair focuses on promoting sustainable forest practices, empowering local communities, and fostering collaboration among various stakeholders in the forestry sector. The event provides a platform for […]
Month: December 2024
Net Direct Tax Collection Sees Robust 16.45% Growth to Rs 15.82 Lakh Crore
Net Direct Tax Collection Sees Robust 16.45% Growth to Rs 15.82 Lakh Crore: The net direct tax collections for the fiscal year 2023-24 have surged by 16.45% to Rs 15.82 lakh crore by December 17, driven primarily by a strong 21% rise in advance tax payments. This growth reflects the government’s improved tax collection mechanism […]
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Wins Jamsetji Tata Award for Biosciences Leadership
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Wins Jamsetji Tata Award for Biosciences Leadership: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Chairperson of Biocon Group, was awarded the prestigious Jamsetji Tata Award by the Indian Society for Quality (ISQ) for her exceptional contributions to the biosciences sector in India. The award recognises her role in leading Biocon to a global position while maintaining an unwavering […]
34th Vyas Samman 2024
34th Vyas Samman 2024: 34th Vyas Samman 2024 for her novel Kaun Des Ko Vasi: Venu Ki Diary. Published in 2018, the novel delves into cultural conflicts and identity struggles faced by Indian youth in America. Instituted in 1991 by the KK Birla Foundation, the Vyas Samman honors outstanding Hindi literary works from the past […]
Rama Mohan Rao Amara Appointed as SBI’s New Managing Director
Rama Mohan Rao Amara Appointed as SBI’s New Managing Director: The Indian government has appointed Rama Mohan Rao Amara as the new Managing Director (MD) of State Bank of India (SBI) for a period of three years. His appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) and follows a recommendation by the […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 19th December 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 19th December 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Sacred Groves : Supreme Court Direction
Sacred Groves : Supreme Court Direction The Supreme Court of India has directed the Union Government to formulate a comprehensive policy for managing sacred groves across the country. Sacred Groves are small patches of forests or natural vegetation that are protected by local communities due to their religious and cultural significance. These areas are often […]
Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems
Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems: All 17,130 police stations across India are now linked through the CCTNS platform. CCTNS is a centralized online platform conceptualized under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Launched in 2009 with a budget of ₹2,000 crore, it is part of India’s National e-Governance Plan. It aims to establish […]
100-Day Tuberculosis (TB) Campaign
100-Day Tuberculosis (TB) Campaign: The Government of India recently launched a 100-day tuberculosis (TB) campaign, focusing on active screening in 347 high-risk districts. In its first week, the campaign detected 6,267 new TB cases. Over 5 lakh individuals have been actively screened through health and wellness centres and 850 mobile testing vans. The campaign targets […]
Jharkhand HC Ruling on Private Sector Job Quota Law
Jharkhand HC Ruling on Private Sector Job Quota Law: The Jharkhand High Court has stayed the implementation of the Jharkhand State Employment of Local Candidates in Private Sector Company Act, 2021, which mandated a 75% reservation for local candidates in private-sector jobs with salaries up to Rs 40,000. This law, introduced to boost employment for […]
