Polity & Governance Current Affairs — All time
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Sat, 25 Jan 2025
Thu, 23 Jan 2025
ECI hosts international conference of election management bodies in New Delhi
The Election Commission of India began a two-day international conference of Election Management Bodies in New Delhi on 23 January 2025 on the theme 'Global Election Year 2024: Reiteration of Democratic Spaces, Takeaway for EMBs'.
Centre notifies Legal Metrology rules for radar speed-measuring equipment
The Department of Consumer Affairs notified on 23 January 2025 rules under the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011 for radar equipment that measures vehicle speed, effective 1 July 2025.
Tue, 21 Jan 2025
Mon, 20 Jan 2025
Scheme and web portal for PM's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration 2024 launched
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances launched the scheme and web portal for the Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration 2024 on 20 January 2025, with 16 awards in three categories.
Government issues guidelines to improve e-Office implementation in Central Secretariat
The Government issued guidelines on 20 January 2025 to improve e-Office implementation in the Central Secretariat, covering delayering orders, VPN reviews, the Knowledge Management System and e-Office analytics.
Sat, 18 Jan 2025
PM Modi distributes over 65 lakh SVAMITVA property cards; total reaches 2.25 crore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed over 65 lakh property cards under the SVAMITVA scheme on 18 January 2025 via video conference, covering more than 50,000 villages in 10 states and 2 Union Territories.
Amit Shah orders Inter-Ministerial Team to probe deaths in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on 18 January 2025 ordered an MHA-led Inter-Ministerial Team to find the causes of deaths in three incidents over six weeks in Jammu's Rajouri district.
Capacity Building Commission completes Master Trainers' training for Rashtriya Karmayogi Jan Seva Programme Phase-1
The Capacity Building Commission concluded the Master Trainers' training for Phase-1 of the Rashtriya Karmayogi Large-Scale Jan Seva Programme in New Delhi on 18 January 2025, training 219 officials from 80 Ministries and Departments.
Akashvani's Kumbhvani news bulletins go live on Mahakumbh public address system
Akashvani's Kumbhvani news bulletins began airing on the public address system in Mahakumbh Nagar, Prayagraj, on 18 January 2025, with the first bulletin at 8:30 am.
NCGG concludes leadership programme for senior civil servants of Kenya
The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) concluded a Special Capacity Building Programme on Leadership and National Transformation for 29 senior Kenyan civil servants in New Delhi on 18 January 2025.
Fri, 17 Jan 2025
Thu, 16 Jan 2025
Lokpal of India celebrates its first Foundation Day
The Lokpal of India held its first Foundation Day on 16 January 2025 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, with Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna as Chief Guest.
JNV Chandrapur wins 25th National Youth Parliament Competition for Navodaya Vidyalayas
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Chandrapur (Maharashtra) won first prize in the 25th National Youth Parliament Competition 2023-24 for JNVs, with prizes given by Arjun Ram Meghwal in New Delhi on 16 January 2025.
Sat, 11 Jan 2025
Amit Shah launches Drug Disposal Fortnight at NCB conference on drug trafficking
One lakh kg of narcotics worth about ₹8,600 crore to be destroyed; MANAS-2 helpline extended to all 36 States/UTs.
Scindia inaugurates Guna Head Post Office and Passport Seva Kendra extension building
The 1,154 sq ft building in Madhya Pradesh cost ₹43.18 lakh.
Fri, 10 Jan 2025
Tue, 07 Jan 2025
ECI announces Delhi Assembly election schedule: poll on 5 February, counting on 8 February
All 70 seats, 12 reserved for SCs, go to the polls in a single phase with about 1.55 crore electors.
Amit Shah launches CBI-developed BHARATPOL portal linking police to INTERPOL
BHARATPOL connects central agencies and State police with INTERPOL's network of 195 countries.
ECI schedules bye-elections to Milkipur (UP) and Erode (East) (TN) with Delhi poll
Both bye-elections are being held alongside the Delhi Assembly election, with polling on 5 February 2025.
Mon, 06 Jan 2025
Sun, 05 Jan 2025
Fri, 03 Jan 2025
Thu, 02 Jan 2025
Arif Mohammed Khan sworn in as the 42nd Governor of Bihar
Patna High Court Chief Justice K. Vinod Chandran administered the oath at Raj Bhavan, Patna.
Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar sworn in as Governor of Kerala
Kerala High Court Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar administered the oath at Raj Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram.
Wed, 01 Jan 2025
Ministry of Defence declares 2025 as the 'Year of Reforms'
Focus areas include integrated theatre commands, new domains like cyber and space, simpler acquisition and defence exports.
DARPG issues guidelines for 28th National Awards for e-Governance 2025
Nominations in six categories are open on www.nceg.gov.in till 15 February 2025.
Madhya Pradesh launches e-office system for paperless government files
CM Mohan Yadav launched it from Samatva Bhawan; e-office began in the CM's and Chief Secretary's offices.