MPESB (Vyapam) Current Affairs — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Wed, 25 Dec 2024
Amit Shah inaugurates 10,000 new M-PACS, dairy and fisheries cooperatives
Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated 10,000 newly established Multipurpose Primary Agricultural Credit Societies, along with dairy and fisheries cooperatives, in New Delhi on 25 December 2024.
Good Governance Day: Jitendra Singh launches 'Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi' and iGOT's 1,600th course
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launched the 'Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi' initiative for Panchayati Raj Institutions on Good Governance Day, 25 December 2024.
Tue, 24 Dec 2024
President accepts Raghubar Das's resignation; Ajay Kumar Bhalla named Manipur Governor, Gen V.K. Singh Mizoram Governor
The President of India accepted the resignation of Odisha Governor Raghubar Das and reshuffled or appointed Governors of five States on 24 December 2024.
National Consumer Day 2024: theme 'Virtual Hearings & Digital Access to Consumer Justice'; Jagriti app, NCH 2.0 launched
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi led National Consumer Day 2024 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on 24 December 2024 with the theme 'Virtual Hearings & Digital Access to Consumer Justice'.
ASUSE 2023-24: unincorporated establishments rise to 7.34 crore; GVA per worker ₹1,49,742
MoSPI released the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) 2023-24 results on 24 December 2024, showing 7.34 crore establishments.
Mon, 23 Dec 2024
Shyam Benegal, pioneer of India's parallel cinema, dies in Mumbai at 90
Filmmaker Shyam Benegal, known for Ankur, Mandi and Manthan, died at Wockhardt Hospital in Mumbai on 23 December 2024.
Centre amends RTE rules: students of Classes 5 and 8 who fail re-examination can be held back
The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Rules, 2024 introduce a revised detention policy for Grades 5 and 8 in Central Government schools.
TRAI data: India's telephone subscribers at 1,188.20 million at end of October 2024, tele-density 84.46%
Total telephone subscribers fell by 2.45 million in October 2024, while broadband subscribers declined to 941.47 million.
TRAI mandates separate voice and SMS vouchers, raises voucher validity cap to 365 days
The Telecom Consumers Protection (Twelfth Amendment) Regulations, 2024 and the Telecommunication Tariff (Seventieth Amendment) Order, 2024 were issued on 23 December 2024.
Republic Day 2025 tableaux theme is 'Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas'; 15 States/UTs selected
The Ministry of Defence announced the tableaux theme for Republic Day Celebrations 2025 and the 15 States/UTs and 11 central ministries/departments selected for Kartavya Path.
India and ADB sign $500 million loan to IIFCL for green and sustainable infrastructure
The Asian Development Bank loan, with a sovereign guarantee, will help India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited fund projects aligned with India's climate commitments.
Rozgar Mela: PM Modi distributes more than 71,000 appointment letters to new central government recruits
Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over more than 71,000 appointment letters via video conferencing on 23 December 2024, with the Rozgar Mela held at 45 locations.
Sun, 22 Dec 2024
India and Kuwait elevate ties to Strategic Partnership during PM Modi's first visit; defence MoU signed, Kuwait joins ISA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official visit to Kuwait on 21–22 December 2024 produced a defence MoU, cultural and sports programmes, and Kuwait's membership of the International Solar Alliance.
PM Modi conferred The Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer, Kuwait's highest national award
Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah conferred the award on 22 December 2024, during the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Kuwait in 43 years.
India win inaugural Women's U19 T20 Asia Cup, beating Bangladesh by 41 runs in Kuala Lumpur
G. Trisha's 52 off 47 balls and the left-arm spin of Ayushi Shukla, Sonam Yadav and Parunika Sisodia sealed the title on 22 December 2024.
Sat, 21 Dec 2024
India State of Forest Report 2023: forest and tree cover at 25.17% of geographical area, up 1,445 sq km since 2021
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav released ISFR 2023, the 18th biennial report of the Forest Survey of India, at the Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, on 21 December 2024.
First World Meditation Day observed on 21 December 2024 after UN General Assembly proclamation led by core group including India
World Meditation Day, proclaimed by the UN General Assembly with India in the core group of sponsors, was observed for the first time on 21 December 2024.
Association of NPS Intermediaries launched in Mumbai; PFRDA Chairperson unveils logo
The Association of NPS Intermediaries (ANI) was launched at the Insurance Institute of India, Mumbai, on 21 December 2024 to bring together stakeholders of the National Pension System.
Ashwini Vaishnaw confers 69th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar on 101 railway officials and 22 shields to zones
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw presented the 69th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 21 December 2024.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024
CCEA fixes copra MSP for 2025 season: ₹11,582 per quintal for milling copra, ₹12,100 for ball copra
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the Minimum Support Price for copra for the 2025 season on 20 December 2024.
Winter Session 2024 of Parliament adjourned sine die; Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak passed, Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill sent to JPC
The Winter Session of Parliament, which began on 25 November 2024, was adjourned sine die on 20 December 2024 after 20 sittings of the Lok Sabha and 19 of the Rajya Sabha.
Destroyer Surat, last of Project 15B, and frigate Nilgiri, first of Project 17A, delivered to Indian Navy
Two indigenously designed warships built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, the destroyer Surat and the frigate Nilgiri, were delivered to the Indian Navy on 20 December 2024.
CCI approves UltraTech Cement's acquisition of The India Cements
The Competition Commission of India approved UltraTech Cement's acquisition of a controlling stake in The India Cements on 20 December 2024.
India and ADB sign $350 million policy-based loan under second subprogramme of SMILE logistics programme
The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank signed a $350 million policy-based loan on 20 December 2024 to support logistics reforms.
Defence Ministry signs ₹7,629 crore contract with L&T for K9 VAJRA-T self-propelled tracked guns
The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Larsen & Toubro on 20 December 2024 for 155 mm/52 calibre K9 VAJRA-T guns for the Indian Army under the Buy (Indian) category.
TRAI recommends additional 5 MHz paired spectrum in 700 MHz band for Indian Railways' safety and security applications
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India released its recommendations on additional spectrum for Indian Railways on 20 December 2024.
Thu, 19 Dec 2024
TRAI completes commercial SMS traceability; messages on unregistered paths rejected from 11 December 2024
TRAI said on 19 December 2024 that all major Principal Entities had registered their message transmission chains and SMS traffic on unregistered paths was being rejected from 11 December 2024.
NITI Aayog releases report 'S.A.F.E. Accommodation: Worker Housing for Manufacturing Growth'
NITI Aayog released a report on 19 December 2024 on secure, affordable, flexible and efficient housing for industrial workers.
DRDO, IIT Delhi and industry sign 10 tripartite agreements at DIA-GARIMA; ABHED jacket technology transferred
DRDO, IIT Delhi and industry partners signed 10 tripartite agreements at the DIA-GARIMA event at IIT Delhi on 19 December 2024.