Sep 13, 2024 | One-liner Current Affairs for UPSC, State PSCs & other Govt. Exams

Sep 13, 2024

Maharashtra to Establish Tribal University in Nashik with 80% Reservation for Tribal Students.

Indian-origin lecturer Prasanthi Ram, 32, won the Singapore Literature Prize for English fiction for her debut short story collection titled 'Nine Yard Sarees'.

The Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana – IV (PMGSY-IV) for the financial years 2024-25 to 2028-29, with a total outlay of ₹70,125 crore. This initiative aims to construct 62,500 kilometers of roads to connect 25,000 previously unconnected habitations.

Switzerland has been ranked as the number one country in the world by US News & World Report in its "Best Countries Ranking 2024". India ranked at number 33 on the list this year.

The National Health Authority (NHA) and IIT Kanpur signed a MoU to revolutionize AI in health research with an innovative data platform.

On the 132nd anniversary of Swami Vivekananda's iconic 1893 speech in Chicago, PM Modi highlighted its message of unity, peace, and brotherhood.

The Civil Aviation Ministry inaugurated the 2nd Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation (APMC) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 11th September.

On September 11, 2024, PM Modi inaugurated SEMICON India 2024 in Greater Noida, emphasizing India’s strategic push to become a global semiconductor hub.

Theme - Shaping the Semiconductor Future

The Cabinet has approved 'Mission Mausam' with a ₹2,000 crore investment over two years to enhance weather forecasting and management. The mission aims to improve accuracy in weather predictions through advanced technologies including AI and machine learning and will be implemented by the IMD.

On September 11, 2024, The Cabinet has approved the health coverage to all the senior citizens aged 70 years and above irrespective of income under the flagship scheme Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).

On September 11, 2024, The Cabinet has approved the PM-eBus Sewa-Payment Security Mechanism (PSM) scheme with INR 3,435.33 crore to support the deployment of over 38,000 electric buses by Public Transport Authorities from FY 2024-25 to FY 2028-29.

In September 2024, the Union Cabinet has launched the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM e-DRIVE) Scheme, allocating ₹10,900 crore over two years to boost electric vehicle usage in India. It will support electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, e-buses, and establish numerous charging stations.

Under the scheme, the government will give e-vouchers to those who buy electric vehicles to avail demand incentives.