1)Rajiv Mehrishi has taken charge as the 13th Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG).
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is an authority, established by the Constitution of India under article 148.
CAG is appointed by the President of India following a recommendation by the Prime Minister. On appointment, he/she has to make an oath or affirmation before the President of India.
The CAG can be removed only on an address from both house of parliament on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity.
Tenure is 6 years or 65 Years of Age whichever is earlier.
The CAG enjoys the same status as a judge of Supreme Court of India.
CAG audits all receipts and expenditure of the Government of India and the state governments, including those of bodies and authorities substantially financed by the government.
2)To popularise the ‘Tribes India’ brand in national and international markets, Trifed has signed a memorandum of understanding with Amazon Seller Services Pvt Ltd for sale of tribal products through e-commerce giant www.amazon.in.
TRIFED is an apex organisation at National Level and functioning under the administrative control of Ministry of Tribal Affairs. TRIFED is serving the interests of Tribals.
3)The government has launched a web portal called ‘PENCIL’ for effective implementation of the National Child Labour Project, (NCLP).
PENCIL (Platform for Effective Enforcement for No Child Labour) — an electronic platform for no child labour in the country is being developed by the Labour Ministry.
The National Child Labour Project (NCLP) Scheme initiated in the in 1988 to rehabilitate working children by eliminating all forms of child labour through identification and withdrawal of all children in the Project Area from child labour, Preparing children withdrawn from work for mainstream education along with vocational training.
NCLP has been revised expanded and aligned to the new legislative provisions.
4)“Saubhagya” Scheme by PM launched:-
Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana –“Saubhagya”
To ensure electrification of all willing households in the country in rural as well as urban areas.
The Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC) will remain the nodal agency for the operationalisation of the scheme throughout the country.
The States and Union Territories are required to complete the works of household electrification by the 31st of December 2018.
5)Government has launched ‘Divyang Sarathi’—The accessible and comprehensive mobile application for easy dissemination of information to ‘Divyangjans’.
This mobile application aims at providing all relevant information pertaining to the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, including its various acts, rules, regulations and guidelines, schemes, information about the various outreach institutions, employment opportunities, and the disability market in an accessible format.
This mobile will help empower the ‘Divyangjans’ by providing easier and convenient access of information to them as they can now understand all details pertaining to the schemes, scholarships, statutes, institutional support systems and other relevant and crucial information at the click of a button.
6)India Ranked 40th On World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Index :-
7)INS Tarasa :- INS Tarasa, a Water Jet Fast Attack Craft was recently commissioned into the Indian Navy.
Built by the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is an authority, established by the Constitution of India under article 148.
CAG is appointed by the President of India following a recommendation by the Prime Minister. On appointment, he/she has to make an oath or affirmation before the President of India.
The CAG can be removed only on an address from both house of parliament on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity.
Tenure is 6 years or 65 Years of Age whichever is earlier.
The CAG enjoys the same status as a judge of Supreme Court of India.
CAG audits all receipts and expenditure of the Government of India and the state governments, including those of bodies and authorities substantially financed by the government.
2)To popularise the ‘Tribes India’ brand in national and international markets, Trifed has signed a memorandum of understanding with Amazon Seller Services Pvt Ltd for sale of tribal products through e-commerce giant www.amazon.in.
TRIFED is an apex organisation at National Level and functioning under the administrative control of Ministry of Tribal Affairs. TRIFED is serving the interests of Tribals.
3)The government has launched a web portal called ‘PENCIL’ for effective implementation of the National Child Labour Project, (NCLP).
PENCIL (Platform for Effective Enforcement for No Child Labour) — an electronic platform for no child labour in the country is being developed by the Labour Ministry.
The National Child Labour Project (NCLP) Scheme initiated in the in 1988 to rehabilitate working children by eliminating all forms of child labour through identification and withdrawal of all children in the Project Area from child labour, Preparing children withdrawn from work for mainstream education along with vocational training.
NCLP has been revised expanded and aligned to the new legislative provisions.
4)“Saubhagya” Scheme by PM launched:-
Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana –“Saubhagya”
To ensure electrification of all willing households in the country in rural as well as urban areas.
The Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC) will remain the nodal agency for the operationalisation of the scheme throughout the country.
The States and Union Territories are required to complete the works of household electrification by the 31st of December 2018.
5)Government has launched ‘Divyang Sarathi’—The accessible and comprehensive mobile application for easy dissemination of information to ‘Divyangjans’.
This mobile will help empower the ‘Divyangjans’ by providing easier and convenient access of information to them as they can now understand all details pertaining to the schemes, scholarships, statutes, institutional support systems and other relevant and crucial information at the click of a button.
6)India Ranked 40th On World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Index :-
7)INS Tarasa :- INS Tarasa, a Water Jet Fast Attack Craft was recently commissioned into the Indian Navy.
Built by the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.
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