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  • Government has directed NCCF and NAFED to initiate procurement of 5 lakh tonnes of onion for the buffer requirement directly from the farmers
  • In the current year, the Government has directed NCCF and NAFED to initiate procurement of 5 lakh tonnes of onion for the buffer requirement directly from the farmers as Rabi-2024 harvest started arriving in the market.

  • Union Health Ministry and NDMA Issue Advisory to States on measures to prevent Hospital Fires during Summer months
  • As temperatures escalate, Union Health Ministry and NDMA Issue Joint-Advisory to States on measures to prevent Hospital Fires during Summer months.

  • MeitY notifies PIB fact check unit as fact checker of Central Government
  • The Ministry of Electronics & IT in consultation with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), notified the fact check unit (FCU) under the Press Information Bureau (PIB) of the MIB as the fact checking unit of the central government under rule 3(1)(b)(v) of the of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (IT Rules 2021).

  • Government approves E- Vehicle policy to promote India as a manufacturing destination for EVs
  • The Union Government has approved a scheme to promote India as a manufacturing destination so that e-vehicles (EV) with the latest technology can be manufactured in the country. The policy is designed to attract investments in the e-vehicle space by reputed global EV manufacturers.

  • NHAI Issues Advisory for Paytm FASTag Users to Switch to Other Bank FASTag Before 15th March 2024
  • To ensure seamless travel experience and avoid inconvenience at toll plazas, NHAI has advised Paytm FASTag users to procure a new FASTag issued by another bank before March 15, 2024. This will help in avoiding penalties or any double fee charges while commuting on National Highways.

  • Cabinet approves Minimum Support Price for Raw Jute for 2024-25 Season
  • The MSP of Raw Jute (TDN-3 equivalent to earlier TD-5 grade) has been fixed at Rs.5,335/- per quintal for 2024-25 season.

  • Promoting Voluntary Compliance through e-Verification Scheme-2021
  • The e-Verification Scheme-2021 enables taxpayers to file updated ITRs, wherever found necessary, for the mismatch in information related to financial transactions from various sources pertaining to A.Y. 2021-22 (F.Y. 2020-21).

  • Haj Suvidha App launched and Haj Guide for Haj-2024 released
  • Haj Suvidha App launched and Haj Guide for Haj-2024 released by Ministry of Minority Affairs.

  • Cabinet approves FRP of sugarcane payable by sugar factories for sugar season 2024-25
  • Cabinet approves ‘Fair and Remunerative Price’ (FRP) of sugarcane payable by sugar factories for sugar season 2024-25 (October-September)”

  • PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana launched
  • PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana - a rooftop solar scheme for free electricity has been launched.

  • AIIMS-SBI SMART payment card for hassle free payments in AIIMS, New Delhi launched
  • Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launches AIIMS-SBI SMART payment card for hassle free payments in AIIMS, New Delhi

  • ECI conveys zero tolerance towards use of children in election related work or campaign activities
  • ECI conveys zero tolerance towards use of children in election related work or campaign activities; Issues directives to parties, candidates and election machinery

  • RBI cautions against frauds in the name of KYC updation
  • RBI urges the members of public to exercise caution and due care to prevent loss and safeguard themselves from frauds in the name of KYC updation.

  • Cabinet approves Scheme of Sugar Subsidy for AAY Families under PDS
  • The Union Cabinet has approved extension of scheme of sugar subsidy for Antyodya Anna Yojna (AAY) families distributed through Public Distribution Scheme (PDS) for two more years i.e. 31 March 2026.

  • Highlights of Interim Budget 2024-25
  • The Interim Union Budget 2024-25 presented today revolves around the ‘mantra’ of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, and Sabka Vishwas’ and the whole of nation approach of “Sabka Prayas”

  • Ministry of Education releases All India Survey on Higher Education 2021-2022
  • The Ministry of Education, Government of India released All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2021-2022. The Ministry has been conducting AISHE since 2011, covering all Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) in the country registered with AISHE collecting detailed information on different parameters such as student enrollment, teachers, infrastructural information, etc.

  • CBDT releases key Direct Tax Statistics through Time-Series data
  • The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has released Consolidated Time-Series data as updated upto F.Y. 2022-23 relating to Direct Tax collections and administration in public domain.

  • Government of India directs all school and higher education institutions to provide study material for every course in Indian languages digitally within the next three years
  • In a decision aimed at providing students with the opportunity to study in their own language, the Government of India has decided that study material for all courses under school and higher education will be made available digitally in Indian languages included in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution.

  • Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Samman campaign to commemorate the 75th Year of India as Republic
  • A year long pan India campaign 'Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Samman' is launched to commemorate the 75th Year of India as Republic

  • To ensure safety, accessibility and sustainability in construction, Bureau of Indian Standards issues regulations
  • To ensure safety, accessibility and sustainability in construction, Bureau of Indian Standards issues 'Standardized Development and Building Regulations, 2023’

  • FASTags with incomplete KYC to get deactivated or blacklisted by banks post 31st January 2024
  • NHAI is encouraging FASTag users to complete ‘Know Your Customer’ (KYC) process of their latest FASTag by updating KYC as per RBI guidelines. FASTags with valid balance but with incomplete KYC will get deactivated/blacklisted by banks post 31st January 2024.

  • Committee meets to frame guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Misleading Advertisement in Coaching Sector
  • The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) conducted first meeting of the Committee constituted to prepare Guidelines with respect to misleading advertisements in coaching sector on 8th January, 2024.

  • Ministry of Education launches PRERANA program
  • Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India has launched ‘Prerana: An Experiential Learning program’, aiming to offer a meaningful, unique, and inspiring experience to all participants, thereby empowering them with leadership qualities.

  • EPFO extends five months time for Employers to upload wage details etc. regarding Pension on Higher Wages
  • In order to ensure that employers process the remaining Applications for Validation of Option / Joint Options, CBT EPF grants another extension of time for the employers for uploading wage details online etc till 31st May, 2024

  • Tur Dal Procurement Portal
  • Provides information about the esamridhi portal for registration, purchase and payment of tur producing farmers of India.

  • Tenure of PLI Scheme for Automobile and Auto Components extended by One Year with partial amendments
  • Tenure of Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobile and Auto Components extended by One Year with partial amendments

  • National Transit Pass System launched
  • National Transit Pass System (NTPS)-‘One Nation-One Pass’ to facilitate the seamless transit of timber, bamboo, and other forest produce across the country

  • Cabinet approves Minimum Support Price for Copra for 2024 season
  • The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given its approval for the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for copra for 2024 season.

  • MeitY issues advisory to all intermediaries to comply with existing IT rules
  • Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued an advisory to all intermediaries, ensuring compliance with the existing IT rules. The directive specifically targets the growing concerns around misinformation powered by AI – Deepfakes.

  • Central Drugs Standard Control Organization advisory on cough syrup
  • Central Drugs Standard Control Organization has issued advisory to all State/UTs Drugs Controllers related to update package insert/Promotional Literature of FDC of Chlorpheniramine Maleate IP 2mg + Phenylephrine HCI IP 5mg drop/ml

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