Government
India’s Women-Owned MSMEs Rise to 2.2 Crore
In recent years, India has witnessed a remarkable increase in women-led businesses. Over 2.2 crore women-owned Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have been registered through various government initiatives, which has been boosted by the updated MSME definition introduced on ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Yuva Sahakar: Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme
The “Yuva Sahakar – Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme” was recently introduced by the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC). This initiative aims to encourage innovative cooperative societies across India and specifically targets young entrepreneurs looking to establish cooperative ventures. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Himachal Pradesh Launches New Development Schemes
The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, introduced six new schemes during an event in Bilaspur to celebrate the second anniversary of the Congress government. The initiatives aim to enhance agricultural practices, support education, and improve rural ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Rising Women’s Workforce Participation in India
India has witnessed a notable increase in women’s participation in the workforce, particularly in rural regions, from 2017 to 2023. Government initiatives have played an important role in this development. The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister conducted a ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
What is the PAATHAI Initiative?
The PAATHAI initiative was recently launched in Chennai by Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Minister Geeta Jeevan and aims to support first-time child offenders, addressing their unique needs through a comprehensive approach. It is a collaborative effort between the Children ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Controversy
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump aims to end birthright citizenship, which could impact millions, especially Indian Americans. Approximately 1.6 million Indian Americans born in the U.S. may be affected. The 14th Amendment currently guarantees automatic citizenship to anyone born on U.S. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024 – Progress Update
The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) is actively reviewing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, held to gather diverse opinions, and aims to ensure effective reforms in Waqf property management. Committee Composition The JPC consists of 31 members, including 21 Lok Sabha ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
PM POSHAN Scheme – Updates for 2024
The PM POSHAN Scheme supports millions of students and provides hot cooked meals daily to 11.7 crore children, which includes students in Balvatika and grades I to VIII. The scheme operates in 10.24 lakh government and aided schools and its ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
India Achieves Total Fertility Rate of 2.0
India has reached a Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of 2.0, which aligns with the goals of the National Population Policy 2000 and the National Health Policy 2017 and the TFR target was set at 2.1. The Union Minister of State ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024
The Lok Sabha saw the introduction of the Merchant Shipping Bill, in 2024, which aims to modernise maritime regulations in India, spearheaded by Sarbananda Sonowal, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways. The bill seeks to enhance the nation’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs