State governments of India
Cabinet Expansion in Madhya Pradesh; 28 ministers appointed
On July 2, 2020, 28 MLAs of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly took oath as ministers Highlights There are now 34 ministers in the cabinet of Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Earlier there were only 5 ministers when the government was formed ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
New Jharkhand High Court Chief Justice
On 18 Nov, Justice Ravi Ranjan took oath as the new chief justice of the Jharkhand High Court. Governor Draupadi Murmu administered the oath to him. The post of the Chief Justice was lying vacant after the elevation of former ..
40th UNESCO General Conference being held in Paris
On 13 Nov, Union HRD Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ holds bilateral talks with Education Ministers of Norway, Bangladesh, Mexico, Thailand and Malaysia on the sidelines of 40th UNESCO General Conference being held in Paris. He emphasized on collaborative research opportunities ..
Dilip Parikh, former Chief Minister of Gujarat passes away
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Dilip Parikh (82) has passed away in Ahmedabad on October 25. He started his political career as a BJP MLA. Industrialist by profession, he also served as President of the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry. ..
Manohar Lal Khattar becomes CM of Haryana state for second time
Manohar Lal Khattar represents Karnal constituency in Haryana Legislative Assembly, and was sworn-in as Chief Minister of Haryana after BJP’s win in the 2014 Haryana Legislative Assembly election. He was sworn in a second time as the Chief Minister on ..
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Dilip Parikh passes away
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Dilip Parikh died following a prolonged illness, said his family members. He was 82. Mr Parikh served as the 13th Chief Minister of Gujarat between October 1997 and March 1998 .
Andhra Pradesh government launches YSR Rythu Bharosa-PM Kisan Yojana
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S Jaganmohan Reddy has launched YSR Rythu Bharosa – PM Kisan Samman Yojana in Nellore district. Under the crop investment support scheme, farmers will get financial assistance of Rs 13,500 per annum in three instalments, with ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Programme “DHRUV” Launched
On 9th October 2019, the Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Programme “DHRUV” has been launched by Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank from Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Headquarters at Bengaluru and will conclude on 24th of this month at ..
Himachal Pradesh government launches Pragati Rath of HDFC bank
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has launched the Pragati Rath of the HDFC bank that will provide financial and digital literacy to the people during a month-long initiative by moving to different parts of the state.
Andhra Pradesh government launchs welfare scheme “YSR Vahana Mitra”
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has launched the YSR Vahana Mitra welfare scheme under which the owner-driver of an auto-rickshaw (or taxicab) gets Rs 10,000 grant per annum. The amount is meant to meet maintenance expenses, and ..