Category: Current Affairs

IMF Raises India’s GDP Forecast to 7% for 2024-25 In its latest World Economic Outlook, the IMF has increased India’s GDP growth forecast for the ongoing fiscal year to 7%, up by 20 basis points from earlier projections. This upward Read More …

ICAR To Launch ‘One Scientist, One Product’ Scheme The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is set to unveil a groundbreaking initiative that promises to revolutionize the landscape of agricultural and animal husbandry research in India. The ‘One Scientist-One Product’ Read More …

Haryana Cabinet Approves IT Saksham Yuva Scheme to Provide 5,000 Jobs in First Phase The Haryana Cabinet has approved the launch of the IT Saksham Yuva Scheme, 2024, targeting the provision of jobs to 5,000 youths in the first phase. Read More …

World Day for International Justice 2024: World Day for International Justice is observed annually on 17 July every year. It is also known as the Day of International Criminal Justice or International Justice Day. This day recognises the emerging system Read More …

DRDO Seven New Projects Awarded to Industries Under Technology Development Fund Scheme The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has taken a significant step towards promoting self-reliance in the defense sector by awarding seven new projects to industries under the Read More …

India’s Economic Growth Highlights, June 2024 In June 2024, India’s economic landscape witnessed significant growth driven by robust performance in both manufacturing and services sectors. The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for manufacturing soared, accompanied by strong hiring activity, marking a Read More …

SEHER Credit Education Program Launched To Empower Women Entrepreneurs SEHER, a credit education program launched on July 2024, by the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) and TransUnion CIBIL, will empower women entrepreneurs in India with financial literacy content and business skills. Read More …

CBIC Chairperson inaugurates GST Bhawan at Rohtak, Haryana The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Chairman, HRI Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, officially launched the GST Bhawan, the official complex of the Central Board of Indirect Tax (CGST) Rohtak Commissionerate, Read More …

SEBI Forms Committee to Review Clearing Corporations In response to the dynamic growth of Indian securities markets, SEBI has established a committee, chaired by Usha Thorat, former Deputy Governor of the RBI, to assess and propose enhancements to the ownership Read More …

Historic Election in Mexico: Claudia Sheinbaum Becomes First Woman President In a historic moment for Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum has been elected as the country’s first woman president, according to the provisional results announced by the Mexican election commission. Sheinbaum, from Read More …