Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair, on August 01, 2024, assumed the office of Director General Medical Services (Army), becoming the first woman to be appointed to this prestigious position.
Category: National
New notification for GSTAT with provisions for ‘circuit’ and ‘sitting’
The Union Finance Ministry has issued a fresh notification regarding constitution of the Principal and State Benches of the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT). The new notification adds circuits and locations. Key points
States have right to sub-classify SC/ST for quotas: Supreme Court
A seven-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on August 1 reframed how the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) quota may operate — for the very first time since reservations were introduced in the Constitution in 1950. Key Read More …
Women Entrepreneurship Program
The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) unveiled the Women Entrepreneurship Program on 31 July 2024. This program is designed to address the distinct challenges that women face when starting and growing businesses. In partnership with Britannia Industries Limited, the initiative Read More …
National Apprenticeship and Training Scheme 2.0 Portal
Union Minister for Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan today in New Delhi launched the National Apprenticeship and Training Scheme 2.0 Portal ( NATS 2.0) and disbursed ₹100 crore stipends to apprentices through the DBT mode. These apprentices are undergoing training in various Read More …
India’s first sunken museum inaugurated at Humayun’s Tomb complex
India’s first sunken museum at the site of Humayun’s Tomb complex in Delhi was inaugurated by Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
Advanced Land Navigation System (ALNS)
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by defence minister accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for procurement of Advanced Land Navigation System (ALNS) for Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) of the Army and 22 Interceptor Boats for the Coast Guard.
31 MQ-9B High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by defence minister reviewed and approved amendments to the deal for 31 MQ-9B High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) from general Atomics of the US.
India’s First Integrated Agri-Export Facility to come up at Jawaharlal Nehru Port
India’s First Integrated Agri-Export Facility will be set up at Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Mumbai.
State Legislature has power to tax mining lands-Supreme Court
A nine-judge Constitution Bench on July 25 held that the power of State Legislatures to tax mining lands and quarries is not limited by the Parliament’s Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act of 1957. Key points
Model Skill Loan Scheme
The Centre has introduced a revised Model Skill Loan Scheme, designed to provide financial support for skill development courses to the nation’s youth.
Assessment of Area Affected due to Floods in India
Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Shri C.R. Paatil, released a publication brought out by Central Water Commission (CWC), ‘Assessment of Area Affected due to Floods in India.’ Key highlights of the report
Launch of Advanced Frigate Triput
The first of two Advanced Frigates under construction by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) with technology transfer from Russia for the Indian Navy, was launched on 23 Jul 24 at GSL, Goa.
DRDO successfully flight-tests Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence System
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence System on July 24, 2024.
Ganatantra Mandap and Ashok Mandap
The iconic Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan has been renamed ‘Ganatantra Mandap.’ It is traditionally used for important ceremonies and celebrations such as the presentation of National Awards.