The government of Tamil Nadu has made a major policy shift with respect to maternity leave, offering women government employees who have had their third baby leave for 365 days as compared to the earlier period of 12 weeks. According to Human Resources Management Minister D Sarathkumar, this decision has been taken by the state …
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The Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (PMAY) is a major Government of India initiative aimed at providing affordable and pucca houses to eligible families. The scheme is divided into two major components based on the area where beneficiaries live: PMAY-G for rural areas and PMAY-U for urban areas. Although both schemes focus on the goal of …
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World Photography Day is a day celebrated on 19th August every year in remembrance of the history, evolution, and significance of photography. India has some interesting stories related to photography which date back to the 19th century when photography was introduced in India through cameras used by the British people. The development of photography in …
A total number of 210 Indian peacekeepers who serve in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have been awarded the highly-valued UN Medal for their outstanding service. The ceremony took place in Juba and saw six women peacekeepers and seven staff officers being awarded. The UN underscored the contribution of India’s Blue Helmets …
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India is getting ready to host Semicon India 2026, which will be the fifth installment of the largest event held in the country related to its semiconductor industry from September 17th to 19th at Yashoobhoomi (IICC), Dwarka, New Delhi. The said event takes place during an important period for India, as the initiatives taken in …
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The state government of Maharashtra has made snakebite into a notifiable disease, thereby mandating the reporting of suspected and confirmed snakebite cases and deaths from such attacks to hospitals, medical colleges, and healthcare professionals. The notification, which came to effect on August 18, 2026, is expected to improve surveillance, lead to quick treatment and also …
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The UP Mukhyamantri Yuva Swarojgar Yojana 2026 is a self-employment scheme by the Uttar Pradesh government meant to help unemployed, educated youths set up their own enterprises. The scheme involves loan from banks and margin money from the government to motivate people to become entrepreneurs and create job opportunities in the state. Through the scheme, …
India is rapidly building a domestic solar manufacturing ecosystem covering solar cells, photovoltaic (PV) modules, wafers, ingots and other components. The expansion is being supported by the government’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), and policies aimed at reducing dependence on imported solar equipment. As of 2026, India’s …
The coconut industry in India is fast becoming a crucial component of the agriculture sector in India, livelihood of many Indians, and exports from India. Referred to as the “Kalpavriksha” or Tree of Life, the coconut tree offers a variety of benefits, providing everything from food and beverages to fiber, timber, energy, and raw material …
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As per the latest report, Ind-Ra upgraded its growth projection for FY27 to 6.8% from 6.7%, driven by the low crude oil prices. Nevertheless, the rating agency also noted that there were potential risks to the economic growth outlook due to an El Niño weather pattern, high inflation rates, geopolitical concerns in West Asia, and …
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Welcome to the Current Affairs Section of Adda247. If you are preparing for Government Job Exams, then it is very important for you to read the Daily Current Affairs. All the important updates based on current affairs are included in this Daily Current Affairs 2026 article.
