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National News
PM-ABHIM
- The Supreme Court stayed the Delhi High Court's order directing the Delhi government to sign an MoU with the Centre for implementing the PM-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) scheme in Delhi.
| PM-ABHIM is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) with an outlay of Rs 64,180 crore for the plan period (2021-22 to 2025-26). |
'Sambhav' smartphone
- The Indian Army's 'Sambhav' smartphone was utilized for secure communication during talks regarding the China border.
| The 'Sambhav' smartphone uses M-Sigma, an app like WhatsApp for messaging and sharing media. |
Cable TV Network Rules
- The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has amended the Cable TV Network Rules, 1994, enabling online registration for local cable operators (LCOs) from January 17, 2025.
| LCO registration validity is now extended to five years nationwide. |
Swachh Survekshan—Super Swachh League
- Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal launched the toolkit for the 9th edition of Swachh Survekshan—Super Swachh League in New Delhi, which aims to promote competition among the cleanest cities.
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Solar Mobile Training Units
- Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary launched Solar Community Hub Mobile Van Training Units in New Delhi.
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NIMHR Sehore
- Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar inaugurated the National Institute of Mental Health Rehabilitation (NIMHR) at Sehore, Madhya Pradesh under the aegis of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD).
| World Mental Health Day is observed on 10th October. |
First Foundation Day of the Lokpal
- The first Foundation Day of the Lokpal of India was celebrated on 16 January at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
| Lokpal of India was established on 16 January 2014 under Section 3 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013. |
Sanchar Saathi Mobile App
- Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia launched the Sanchar Saathi Mobile App, the National Broadband Mission (NBM) 2.0, and the inauguration of the Intra Circle Roaming (ICR) facility at Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN)-funded 4G mobile sites.
'1600xx' and '140xx' phone number series
- The Reserve Bank of India has directed banks to use specific phone numbering series for transactional and promotional purposes to prevent financial fraud. The '1600xx' series is for transactional calls, while the '140xx' series is for promotions.
Reserve Bank of India
| Estb: April 1, 1935
Recommended by: Hilton Young Commission |
HQ: Mumbai
Current Governor: Sanjay Malhotra |
International
Fifth US Consulate in India
- The fifth US Consulate in India was inaugurated in Bengaluru by External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and US Ambassador Eric Garcetti.
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Government Schemes
SWAMITVA Scheme
- PM Modi will distribute 65 lakh property cards under the Swamitva Yojana in 50,000 villages across 10 states and 2 Union Territories.
SWAMITVA Scheme
| Launched in: 2020 | Objective: providing record of rights to rural households through drone technology for surveying |
| full saturation: Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Tripura, Goa, Uttarakhand, and Haryana | Drone surveys completed: Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and other UTs |
Economy
India’s expected GDP growth
- The IMF has projected India's GDP growth rate to be 6.5% for 2025-26 or FY26 and 2026-27 or FY27, the fastest among the world's major economies.
- FICCI has lowered India's GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal year to 6.4% from 7% in its Economic Outlook Survey.
What is GDP?
| Gross domestic product is a monetary measure of the market value of all the final goods and services produced in a specific time period by a country. |
Revival package for RINL
- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved a revival package of Rs 11,440 crore for Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL).
Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited
| Corporate entity of: Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (Vizag Steel) | India’s first shore based Integrated Steel Plant. |
| Status: Navratna | HQ: Visakhapatnam |
India Semiconductor Mission
- A Fiscal Assistance Agreement (FSA) was signed by India Semiconductor Mission, CG Power & Industrial Solutions Ltd. and CG Semi Pvt. Ltd. to strengthen semiconductor manufacturing through CG's OSAT facility at Sanand, Gujarat.
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State News
MoUs between Odisha and Singapore
- The Odisha government signed eight MoUs with Singapore-based organisations during the Singapore President's visit to Bhubaneswar to cooperate in skill development, green energy, and industrial park development.
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Grievance redressal officers for Divyangs
- The Social Security, Women and Child Development Department of Punjab has appointed Grievance Redressal Officers to redress the grievances of persons with disabilities within the stipulated time frame.
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Sports
67th National Shotgun Championship
- Shardul Vihan won the gold medal in mixed trap along with Sabira Haris at the 67th National Shotgun Championship at the Dr. Karni Singh Range, Tughlakabad.
Environment
GRAP
- The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Sub-Committee on Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) has cancelled Phase-III of the existing schedule of GRAP in the entire NCR with immediate effect.
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