The debated Waqf board bill passed in the parliament and in another development emergency is proclaimed in Manipur. PM Modi participated in BITEC summit organized in Thailand
Current Affairs this week: The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was conferred with the ‘Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana’ by President Dissanayake today. Expressing gratitude, Shri Modi said, it symbolized the deep-rooted friendship and historic ties between the people of India and Sri Lanka.
In different posts on X, he wrote:
“It is a matter of immense pride for me to be conferred the ‘Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana’ by President Dissanayake today. This honour is not mine alone – it is a tribute to the 1.4 billion people of India. It symbolises the deep-rooted friendship and historic ties between the people of India and Sri Lanka. I express my heartfelt gratitude to the President, the Government and the people of Sri Lanka for this honour.
Study Abroad with Government of India Scholarship Scheme
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National Maritime Day 5 April
5 April a national maritime day Greeting everyone on the occasion of National Maritime Day, the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi reaffirmed Government’s commitment to strengthen the maritime sector and ports for India’s progress.
Preventing the Bird Flu
A three-pronged strategy to prevent and control Bird Flu has been decided by DAHD in consultation with the stakeholders. It encompasses Stricter Biosecurity Measures wherein poultry farms must enhance hygiene practices, control farm access and follow stringent biosecurity protocols to minimize the risk of infection, Strengthened Surveillance and Mandatory Registration of Poultry Farms to enhance disease tracking and control (All poultry farms must register with state animal husbandry departments within a month. The government has urged poultry industry stakeholders to ensure 100% compliance with this directive).
First International Research conference on Pension
The First International Research Conference on Pension (IRCP) 2025 held in New Delhi concluded yesterday. It was inaugurated on 3rd April at Bharat Mandapam by Shri Pankaj Chaudhary, Minister of State for Finance, Government of India. The two-day event was organized by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA), to mark a historic milestone in India’s journey toward robust old-age income security.
This platform brought together policymakers, scholars, industry leaders, and international experts to deliberate on the evolving dynamics of pension reforms, financial preparedness for retirement, and innovative strategies to secure the future of aging populations.
panel was moderated by Somya Kanti Gosh, Member-16th Finance Commission and was addressed by Dr Deepak Mohanty, Chairperson, PFRDA, Ms. Astrid Ludin, Deputy Commissioner, FSCA, South Africa, Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, Director General, PENCOM, Nigeria and Mr. William Price, CEO, D3P Global.
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Upcoming road and development projects
In a significant move to strengthen rural connectivity and accelerate economic growth, the Ministry of Rural Development has sanctioned projects to Manipur, Mizoram, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand States under PMGSY-III, as details below:-
Manipur: 41 roads measuring 280.97 km, with an estimated investment of Rs. 225.15 crore, have been sanctioned to the State. Continuing this initiative, 56 roads of 502.24 km length with an estimated investment of Rs. 404.72 crore had already been sanctioned in the State under PMGSY-III.
Mizoram: 07 Long Span Bridges (LSBs) measuring 373.46 meter, with an estimated investment of Rs. 67.69 crore, have been sanctioned to the State. Continuing this initiative, 17 roads of 487.50 km length with an estimated investment of Rs. 562.70 crore had already been sanctioned in the State under PMGSY-III.
Himachal Pradesh: 21 Long Span Bridges (LSBs) measuring 970.772 meter length, with an estimated investment of Rs. 140.90 crore, have been sanctioned to the State. Continuing this initiative, 299 roads of 3,123.117 km and 43 LSBs with an estimated investment of Rs. 3,345.82 crore had already been sanctioned in the State under PMGSY-III.
Uttarakhand: 09 Long Span Bridges (LSBs) measuring 246 meter length, with an estimated investment of Rs. 40.77 crore, have been sanctioned to the State. Continuing this initiative, 212 roads of 2,287.95 km and 09 LSBs with an estimated investment of Rs. 1,865.34 crore had already been sanctioned in the State under PMGSY-III.
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Vibrant Villages Programme-II (VVP-II) for financial years 2024-25 to 2028-29
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today approved the Vibrant Villages Programme -II (VVP-II) as a Central Sector Scheme (100% Centre funding), furthering its commitment for the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047 for ‘Safe, Secured & Vibrant land borders’. The Programme would help in the comprehensive development of the villages located in the blocks abutting international land borders (ILBs), other than the Northern border already covered under VVP-I.
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With a total outlay of Rs.6,839 crore, the programme shall be implemented in select strategic villages in the States/UTs of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, J&K (UT), Ladakh (UT), Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal till the FY 2028-29.