Economic growth
Boilers Bill 2024 Passed by Rajya Sabha
The Rajya Sabha has recently passed the Boilers Bill 2024, replacing the Boilers Act of 1923, which aims to enhance safety for workers operating boilers. The bill also facilitates easier business operations, especially for MSMEs. Certain offenses have been decriminalized ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: States Current Affairs
29th CII Partnership Summit
The 29th CII Partnership Summit took place in New Delhi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar represented India at this event. He engaged with various international ministers and leaders. The summit focused on India’s growth and potential global collaborations. Event ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Launches Strategy Cell
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has initiated a strategy cell in Coimbatore, which aims to support businesses in their growth journey. It was established to assist selected industries in becoming global players. Structure of the Strategy Cell The strategy ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
IMF Approves Sri Lanka’s Third Bailout Review
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recently approved the third review of Sri Lanka’s $2.9 billion bailout on November 23, 2024. The country’s economy remains fragile despite the approval and will release approximately $333 million, raising total funding to about ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
India and Maldives Enhance Currency Cooperation
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) have recently signed a very important agreement, which aims to facilitate transactions using local currencies. The Indian Rupee (INR) and the Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) will now be used ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Bihar to Host Khelo India Youth Games 2025
Bihar will host the Khelo India Youth Games in April 2025, which marks the state’s first time as a host for this prestigious event. The Khelo India Para Games will follow shortly after, with a gap of 10 to 15 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Major Infrastructure Projects Under PM GatiShakti
The PM GatiShakti initiative aims to enhance India’s infrastructure, launched on October 13, 2021, it proposes 228 projects worth ₹15.89 lakh crore. These projects span roads, railways, urban development, and oil and gas sectors. Roads lead with 108 projects, followed ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
2nd India-CARICOM Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Guyana on November 20, 2024, marked a moment in diplomatic relations. This visit was the first by an Indian head of state in over 50 years. Modi attended the second India-CARICOM Summit, focusing on ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs