Page-17 of Current Affairs - November, 2024

IIT Madras and Andhra Pradesh Collaborate on Deep-Tech Innovation

November 20, 2024

IIT Madras has recently signed eight agreements with the Andhra Pradesh government, which aim to enhance innovation and development in the state. Key focus areas include deep-tech innovation, digital skills training, aviation, and maritime research. Deep-Tech Incubation Park IIT Madras ..

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Haryana’s New Bill for Contractual Employees

November 20, 2024

The Haryana Assembly enacted the Haryana Contractual Employees (Security of Service) Bill 2024, which aims to enhance job security for around 120,000 contractual workers. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini brought to light the significance of this bill for young employees ..

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India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Bill

November 20, 2024

India is advancing in financial services accessibility and remote areas are now receiving better services due to enhanced digital infrastructure. The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill aims to safeguard personal data, which establishes a framework for data collection, usage, ..

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Delhi, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu Lead in 5-Year Property Tax Growth

November 20, 2024

Municipal corporations (MCs) are crucial for urban governance, which rely heavily on property taxes for revenue. Recent reports highlight important differences in property tax revenue growth across states in India from FY19 to FY24. Property Tax Revenue Trends MCs in ..

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GAIL Wins SAP ACE Award for Financial Innovation

November 20, 2024

GAIL (India) Limited has achieved notable recognition and the company has won the SAP ACE Award 2024 for Best Financial Transformation. This marks the second consecutive year of receiving this award. The accolade was presented to R K Jain, GAIL’s ..

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Income Tax Campaign for Foreign Assets Awareness

November 20, 2024

The Income Tax Department has initiated a new campaign that targets taxpayers with high-value foreign income or assets, which aims to enhance compliance for the Assessment Year 2024-25. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is leading this effort. Campaign ..

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Eurasian Wryneck Spotted in Tiruppur

November 20, 2024

The Eurasian Wryneck has made its first appearance at Nanjarayan Tank in Tiruppur district, which was recently designated a Ramsar Site. The bird breeds in Europe and migrates to Africa and Southeast Asia for winter. Its presence in Tiruppur was ..

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Dhudmaras in Chhattisgarh: Best Tourism Village by UNWTO

November 20, 2024

Dhudmaras, a village in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar district, is gaining international acclaim and has been named one of the best tourism villages by the UNWTO. This recognition marks its commitment to sustainable tourism. The village is located within the stunning Kanger ..

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Sagarmanthan – 2024

November 20, 2024

India’s coastline spans 7,500 kilometers and hosts 12 major ports and over 200 smaller ones. This extensive network positions India along busy global shipping routes, which plays a role in international trade. In 2023, India contributed 16% to global economic ..

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Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI) 2023

November 20, 2024

Dr. Jitendra Singh recently revealed the Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI) 2023, which aims to enhance the handling of public grievances. The event also featured Shri V. Srinivas, Secretary of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). ..

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