Point-Wise Current-Affairs & GS (Includes Important PIB Updates) 2023 with Maps & Data- IAS, SSC Etc

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Nov 5, 2018

🌟 Summary of Projects & Achievements: 48 Months of Narendra Modi Government (Important) (Part - 24) 

Building infrastructure for a modern & futuristic India: Bringing light to every un -electrified village - Illuminating the length & breadth of India: Power Grid commissioned transmission projects worth ₹ 30,300 cr.

  • Transmission projects worth ₹ 1 lakh cr ini…

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EconomicsAgriculture, Agro Industry & Allied ActivitiesGovernment Schemes/ProjectsRailways

Nov 4, 2018

🌟 Summary of Projects & Achievements: 48 Months of Narendra Modi Government (Important) (Part - 20) 

NDA takes tougher stand on corruption - 150% increase in tax rate for unexplained credit, investment, cash and other assets with and a penalty provision introduced. 200% increase in penalty for search seizure cases.

  • 50% tax on income disclosed till 30th December.
  • 90% tax + severe p…

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Policies & GovernanceEconomics

Nov 3, 2018

First-Ever Global India Tourism Mart Held in New Delhi 

3-day 1st ever India Tourism Mart (ITM 2018) was inaugurated by Union Ministery for Railways and Coal in New Delhi. Objective was to create annual Global Tourism Mart for India in line w⟋major international travel marts being held in countries across world.

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International Relations & OrganizationsRailways

Nov 2, 2018

Union Home Ministry Launches E-Sahaj Portal for Grant of Security Clearance 

Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has launched e-Sahaj portal to facilitate individuals & pvt. Companies in seeking security clearance for setting up businesses in certain sensitive sectors.

Portal aims to bring greater transparency in accord…

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Policies & GovernanceEconomics

Nov 1, 2018

🌟 Summary of Projects & Achievements: 48 Months of Narendra Modi Government (Important) (Part - 28) 

India rises by 13 places in Travels & Tourism Competitive Index 2015 under NDA govt: After remaining stagnant for 7 years under UPA Govt, NDA Govt՚s boost to tourism helps improve India՚s rankings.

Make in India Makes India an Investment Magnet

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Science & TechnologyEconomicsGovernment Schemes/Projects

Oct 29, 2018

Rupay Card, BHIM Users to Get Cashbacks for Digital Payments on GST 

Ministerial panel led by Sushil Modi approved proposal for incentivizing digital payments thru Rupay card & BHIM app by way of cashbacks. Cashback would be credited to bank account when detailed modalities will be worked out once GST Council clears proposal.

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EconomicsGovernment Schemes/Projects

Oct 26, 2018

🌟 Summary of Projects & Achievements: 48 Months of Narendra Modi Government (Important) (Part - 19) 

PM Modi announces major decisions to benefit poor, neo -middle class & middle class -Interest subvention for loans of upto ₹ 12 lakhs. Rural houses under PMAY Increased by 33% . Farmers who have taken loans for Rabi crop exempted from Interest for 60 days.

  • Government adds ₹ 20,000…

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EconomicsAgriculture, Agro Industry & Allied ActivitiesGovernment Schemes/Projects

Oct 21, 2018

7th Pay Commission: Government Decides to Discontinue Overtime Allowance for Most Employees 

Centre has decided to discontinue overtime allowance given to its employees except operational staff. Move follows recommendation of 7th Central Pay Commission in this regard. It is decided to implement this decision across all ministries⟋departments & attached & subordinate offi…

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Policies & GovernanceEconomics

ITI Partners with Startups to Boost Manufacturing of ICT, IoT and Defence Tech. Based Solutions 

ITI signed agreements equipment manufacturers & startups on sidelines of 1st edition of ITI՚s 2-day ICT & IoT Startup Tech Expo in Bengaluru. Objective: To manufacture wide range of ICT-IOT based solutions.

Key Points of Agreement

  • Agreements signed incl…

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EducationEconomicsDefense

Oct 15, 2018

CSIR Laboratory to Manufacture Critical Composite Air-Frame Components for LCA Tejas 

CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) received order of more than ₹ 100 cr. for delivering critical composite airframe components to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) , for LCA-Tejas Full Operational Capability (FOC) standard aircraft.

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Science & TechnologyDefenseGovernment Schemes/Projects