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Streets for People Challenge
The Streets for People Challenge is an online event organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The results of the event were announced recently. The Streets for People challenge along with the India Cycles4 challenge brought in changes to make the roads cycle friendly, walking friendly and child friendly. The streets for people ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News • Events Current Affairs • Government Schemes Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: housing and urban affairs • India Cycles4Change Challenge • Nurturing Neighbourhood Challenge • Smart city • streets for people challenge
Smart City Awards, 2020
Smart City Awards 2020 was announced under the ‘Smart Cities Mission’ on June 25. Which state is the winner? Uttar Pradesh was ranked as top performing state under India Smart Cities Award Contest 2020. Madhya Pradesh came second while Tamil Nadu at third position. Surat and Indore won best award for their overall performance in ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News
Topics: AMRUT Mission • Indian Smart Cities • Smart city • Smart City awards • Smart City awards 2020 • Smart City Indicator Survey
EatSmart Cities Challenge and Transport 4 All Challenge
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs recently launched the EatSmart Cities Challenge and Transport 4 All Challenge. The main objective of the EatSmart Cities Challenge is to create an environment of right food practices and habits. The Transport 4 all challenge aims to make public transport safe, comfortable, affordable and reliable. EatSmart Cities challenge ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: Eat Right India • EatSmart Cities challenge • FAME Scheme • housing and urban affairs • National Electric Mobility Mission • Smart city • Transport 4 All Challenge
What is National Common Mobility Debit (NCMC) card of Karnataka Bank?
Karnataka Bank Ltd. has launched the National Common Mobility Debit (NCMC) card. It is the first-ever contactless debit-cum-prepaid Rupay Card of the bank and is an inter-operable transport card. This debit card has been launched in-line with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs’ vision. The Rupay-NCMC debit card was launched by the Managing Director ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Topics: ATM • E-commerce • karnataka bank • Retail Banking • rupay card • Smart city
PM Modi inaugurates development projects in Varanasi
On November 9, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated various development projects in Varanasi through video conferencing. The total cost of these projects is Rs 614 crores. Key Highlights The projects inaugurated includes sound show, Sarnath Light, Sewerage related works, infrastructure protection for conservation of cows, agriculture produce warehouse, multipurpose seed storehouse, Varanasi city smart ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News • Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs • States Current Affairs
Topics: PM Modi • Smart city • Varanasi