The Government of India on 1 September formed the 8-member committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind that will “examine and make recommendations for holding simultaneous elections” to the Lok Sabha, state Assemblies, municipalities and panchayats. Key points Arguments Read More …
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Children from invalid marriages have right to property-Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on 1st September ruled that children born out of void or voidable marriages are entitled to get a share in the property of their parents. Key points
Indian Navy’s Mahendragiri frigate launched in Mumbai
Mahendragiri, the seventh Stealth Frigate of Project 17A being built at MDL, was launched on 1st September 2023 at the shipyard by Dr (Smt.) Sudesh Dhankhar, wife of Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar.
India’s first largest indigenous Nuclear reactor in Gujarat started operations at full capacity
India’s first indigenously developed nuclear power plant unit in Gujarat has started operations at full capacity. Key points
Self-respect marriages
The Supreme Court on August 28 observed that there is no blanket ban on advocates solemnising “self-respect” marriages under Section 7(A) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. Key points
KAVACH of South Central Railway declared as “protected systems” under IT act
The Government of India has declared centralised traffic control of the north central railway, and train management system of Central and Western Railway, as “protected systems” under the Information Technology Act.
6th census on minor irrigation schemes
The Ministry of Jal Shakti released the report on the 6th census on minor irrigation schemes. About minor irrigation schemes 6th census-Key findings
First ABDM Microsite Project launched in Aizawl
The National Health Authority (NHA) announced that Aizawl, the capital city of Mizoram, has become the first state in India to operationalize Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission’s (ABDM) microsite project.
Matti banana GI tag
The Matti banana variety, native to Kanniyakumari district was recently granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Key points
India’s first 3D-printed post office inaugurated in Bengaluru
India’s first 3D-printed post office was virtually inaugurated by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in Bengaluru’s Cambridge Layout on August 18. About 3D printing
Vindhyagiri
Vindhyagiri, the 6th Stealth Frigate of Project 17A being built at GRSE, was launched on 17th August at the Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers shipyard by the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu.
India gets first-ever night street racing circuit
A new street circuit was launched by the Tamil Nadu government and RRPL in Chennai. The circuit will also hold night races.
Likaru-Migla-Fukche road: World’s highest motorable road
Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has commenced the construction of the world’s highest motorable road, the Likaru-Migla-Fukche road close to Hanle in Eastern Ladakh. Key points
PM-eBus Sewa
The Union Cabinet has approved a bus scheme “PM-eBus Sewa” for augmenting city bus operation by 10,000 e-buses on PPP model. Key points The Scheme has two segments:
PM-USHA scheme
According to a recent report, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal are among 14 States and Union Territories which are yet to sign a crucial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Union Education Ministry for PM-USHA scheme. Key points