Trans women now get benefit under Gruha Lakshmi scheme The Gruha Lakshmi Scheme, initially aimed at supporting women heads of families, has now been extended to include trans women. Over 15,000 trans women have already started receiving the benefits as of December 11, 2024. About the Gruha Lakshmi S...
BMCs in all Gram Panchayats of Karnataka Karnataka High Court issued a notice on December 12, 2024 regarding a Public Interest Litigation (PIL). The PIL seeks the formation of Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) in all Gram Panchayats, taluks, and districts across Karnataka for biodiversity co...
Karnataka unveils 1,000-acre ‘SWIFT City’ plan The SWIFT City initiative, unveiled by Karnataka aims to create a new industrial hub in Sarjapur, Bengaluru. Area: The project will cover 1,000 acres of land in Sarjapur, close to National Highways 44 and 48. Focus: The city will focus on Startups, Work...
National Energy Conservation Day National Energy Conservation Day is observed annually on December 14 in India. This day aims to raise awareness about the importance of energy conservation and promote sustainable practices to reduce energy wastage History: The day was first celebrated in 1991 and is...
Gukesh the youngest world chess champion D. Gukesh, an 18-year-old Indian chess grandmaster, has broken the 39-year-old record of Garry Kasparov to become the youngest world chess champion in history. Gukesh defeated China's Ding Liren in the 14th and final game of the World Chess Championship match...