Tag: Current Affairs

The Noida Metro Rail Corporation will increase the frequency of trains on the Aqua Line from September 21 to 25 to accommodate visitors to the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show. Trains will run every 7.5 minutes from 8 am to 10 pm. Visitors can reach the exhibition through the nearest metro station Knowledge Park. Parking is available at eight Aqua Line metro stations.

FSSAI is conducting a nationwide study to assess the safety and quality of milk and milk products across India. The study will cover 766 districts and collect over 10,000 samples to test for adulterants, normal quality and compositional parameters, contaminants, antibiotic residues, and microbiological indicators. The findings of the study will be used to develop and implement effective food safety measures to protect consumers.

India's Aditya L1 spacecraft completed its fourth earth-bound maneuver, attaining a new orbit of 256 km x 121973 km. The next maneuver, TL1I, is scheduled for Sept. 19, marking the beginning of its journey to the L1 Lagrange point. The spacecraft carries seven payloads to study the Sun's atmosphere and its effects on space weather.

The Delhi government has allowed the registration of all BS VI-compliant diesel vehicles for inter-state stage carriage. The decision was taken after the Supreme Court modified its previous order in July. The order is expected to boost the tourism industry in Delhi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh today to launch a slew of projects worth over Rs 50,700 crore. In Madhya Pradesh, he will lay the foundation stone of a petrochemical complex at Bina refinery and 10 new industrial projects. He will also dedicate important rail sector projects worth around Rs 6,350 crore in Chhattisgarh. The projects are part of the government's efforts to boost economic growth and create jobs in the country. They are also expected to improve connectivity and infrastructure in the two states.

AAP leader Raghav Chadha said Delhi has the lowest inflation rate among all states in India, thanks to the welfare schemes implemented by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. He cited the figures of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for August 2023, which showed that the CPI for Delhi stood at 6.46%, while the national average was 6.83%. Chadha said that the welfare schemes, such as free education, free healthcare, and free water, have helped to keep the cost of living low in Delhi.

The government has earned nearly Rs 600 crore by selling scrap so far. It is planning to hold a special campaign from October 2 to October 31 to further increase the revenue from this source. The government is targeting to earn Rs 400 crore and free up 100 lakh square feet of space in government offices.

India has reduced its arms imports significantly in recent years. Defense exports reached an all-time high in the last financial year. This is a testament to the government's commitment to innovation and indigenous technology development. The North-Tech Symposium-2023 is a major event in the defense sector and is expected to attract participation from leading defense industries, startups, and academic institutions from across the country. The event will focus on the latest trends and developments in defense technologies.

685 farmers in Maharashtra's Marathwada region committed suicide from January to August 2023. The highest number of suicides, 186, was reported from Beed district. The region is facing a 20.7% rainfall deficit. The government needs to take urgent steps to address the issue, such as providing financial assistance to farmers, improving irrigation facilities, and providing crop insurance.

Coinbase, a US-based cryptocurrency exchange, will disable some Indian accounts due to regulatory challenges. The company said that the accounts no longer meet its "updated standards." Coinbase remains committed to India and will explore ways to strengthen its presence in the market.