KVS / NVS Current Affairs — All time
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Fri, 31 Jan 2025
Assam Cabinet approves Startup and Innovation Policy 2025 and Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Policy 2025
The Assam Cabinet on 31 January 2025 approved the Assam Startup and Innovation Policy 2025, the Assam Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Policy 2025 and the Assam Action Plan on BioE3 Policy.
Government approves 88-member Indian contingent for 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin
The Sports Ministry announced on 31 January 2025 approval for an 88-member Indian contingent to the 9th Asian Winter Games, to be held in Harbin, China from 7 to 14 February 2025.
DDWS launches WhatsApp version of SBM Academy
The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation launched a WhatsApp version of the SBM Academy at a meeting with 22 States and UTs on Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2024 findings, PIB reported on 31 January 2025.
Thu, 30 Jan 2025
HCES 2023-24 report: rural MPCE ₹4,122, urban ₹6,996; consumption inequality falls
MoSPI released the detailed report of the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2023-24 on 30 January 2025, putting average monthly per capita consumption expenditure at ₹4,122 in rural and ₹6,996 in urban India.
INSV Tarini crosses Point Nemo during Navika Sagar Parikrama II
INSV Tarini, sailed by Indian Navy officers Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A, crossed Point Nemo in the South Pacific at 0030 hrs IST on 30 January 2025 during the third leg of Navika Sagar Parikrama II.
Sahitya Akademi invites books directly from authors for the first time for 2025 awards
The Sahitya Akademi announced on 30 January 2025 that, for the first time, it is inviting books directly from authors, publishers and well-wishers for its main award for 2025 in 24 Indian languages.
Meghalaya Cabinet approves Pla Tangka Cooperative Society for women SHGs
The Meghalaya Cabinet on 30 January 2025 approved the Pla Tangka Cooperative Society (PTCS), a women-led apex financial cooperative for self-help groups, making Meghalaya the fourth state to adopt the model.
Republic Day Parade 2025 awards: Uttar Pradesh's Mahakumbh tableau judged best
Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth presented awards for the best marching contingents and tableaux of Republic Day Parade 2025 at Rashtriya Rangshala Camp, Delhi on 30 January 2025, with Uttar Pradesh's Mahakumbh tableau judged best among states.
IndiaAI Mission builds 18,693-GPU common compute; indigenous AI model planned
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced in New Delhi on 30 January 2025 that the IndiaAI Mission has built a common computing facility of about 18,693 GPUs and that India will launch its own indigenous AI model.
Andhra Pradesh launches 'Mana Mitra' WhatsApp Governance with 161 services
Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh launched 'Mana Mitra' WhatsApp Governance at Undavalli, Amaravati on 30 January 2025, offering 161 government services on WhatsApp in the first phase.
Goa CM lays foundation for Tata Technologies Centre of Excellence at ITI Altinho
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant laid the foundation stone for the Tata Technologies Centre of Excellence project at Government ITI Altinho, Panaji on 30 January 2025.
27 PM-JANMAN roads sanctioned for PVTG habitations in Maharashtra
The Ministry of Rural Development sanctioned 27 roads of 50.13 km worth ₹50.35 crore for Maharashtra under the connectivity component of PM-JANMAN, it announced on 30 January 2025.
Wed, 29 Jan 2025
ISRO completes 100th launch from Sriharikota with GSLV-F15/NVS-02
ISRO's GSLV-F15 lifted off from the Second Launch Pad at Sriharikota at 06:23 hrs on 29 January 2025 carrying the NVS-02 navigation satellite, the 100th launch from India's spaceport.
Cabinet approves National Critical Mineral Mission with ₹34,300 crore outlay
The Union Cabinet on 29 January 2025 approved the National Critical Mineral Mission with government expenditure of ₹16,300 crore and expected PSU investment of ₹18,000 crore, a total of ₹34,300 crore over seven years.
Maha Kumbh stampede at Sangam on Mauni Amavasya; UP sets up judicial commission
A stampede in the Sangam area of the Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj in the early hours of Mauni Amavasya, 29 January 2025, killed 30 people and injured 60, DIG Maha Kumbh Vaibhav Krishna announced.
Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs approved: 60% cover on loans up to ₹100 crore
The Government approved the Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs on 29 January 2025, under which NCGTC will give 60% guarantee coverage on loans up to ₹100 crore for buying plant, machinery or equipment.
ASUSE 2023-24: unincorporated sector establishments grow 12.84% to 7.34 crore
MoSPI released the detailed report of the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises 2023-24 on 29 January 2025, showing establishments up 12.84% to 7.34 crore and GVA up 16.52%.
High-Level Committee approves ₹3,027.86 crore for drought, lightning and forest-fire mitigation
A High-Level Committee chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on 29 January 2025 approved ₹3,027.86 crore for disaster mitigation projects covering drought, lightning and forest fires in various states.
CCEA raises C-heavy molasses ethanol price to ₹57.97 per litre for ESY 2024-25
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 29 January 2025 raised the administered ex-mill price of C-heavy molasses ethanol for public sector OMCs to ₹57.97 per litre from ₹56.58 for Ethanol Supply Year 2024-25.
e-Shram state microsites and Occupational Shortage Index launched
Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched state and UT microsites under e-Shram and an Occupational Shortage Index in New Delhi on 29 January 2025.
Tue, 28 Jan 2025
PM inaugurates 38th National Games in Dehradun with 'Green Games' theme
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 38th National Games in Dehradun, Uttarakhand on 28 January 2025; the Games run from 28 January to 14 February in 11 cities across 8 districts of Uttarakhand.
Tripura becomes first North-Eastern state to sign MoU with Bhashini
The Government of Tripura signed an MoU with MeitY's Digital India Bhashini Division in Agartala on 28 January 2025, becoming the first North-Eastern state and the eighth state in India to do so.
PM inaugurates 'Utkarsh Odisha' – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 in Bhubaneswar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 and the Make in Odisha Exhibition in Bhubaneswar on 28 January 2025.
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 draws record 3.56 crore registrations
The Ministry of Education said on 28 January 2025 that the 8th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha received a record 3.56 crore registrations, up from 2.26 crore in the 7th edition.
Mon, 27 Jan 2025
Uttarakhand becomes first state to bring Uniform Civil Code into force
The Uniform Civil Code, Uttarakhand, 2024 came into force on 27 January 2025, making Uttarakhand the first state in independent India to implement a UCC.
IIT Indore inaugurates AgriHub, an AI-driven Centre of Excellence for agriculture
IIT Indore inaugurated AgriHub, a MeitY-supported Centre of Excellence using AI, machine learning and deep learning for sustainable agriculture, on 27 January 2025.
MNRE notifies revised Quality Control Order 2025 for solar PV products
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy notified the Solar Systems, Devices, and Components Goods Order, 2025 in the Gazette on 27 January 2025, setting minimum efficiency norms for solar PV modules.
India and Oman sign protocol amending their Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement
India and Oman signed a protocol amending their Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement in Muscat on 27 January 2025.
Centre sends seven-member expert team to Pune over Guillain-Barré Syndrome cases
The Union Health Ministry deputed a seven-member multi-disciplinary team to Pune, Maharashtra on 27 January 2025 after a spurt in Guillain-Barré Syndrome cases.