Current Affairs for UPSC IAS

The Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment virtually launched the SAGE (Seniorcare Ageing Growth Engine) initiative and SAGE portal for elderly persons.

Central government has recently approved the Model Tenancy Act (MTA) to streamline the process of renting property in India.

The Supreme Court has indicated in a judgment that a straitjacket and literal interpretation of a penal provision on dowry death may have blunted the battle against the “long-standing social evil”.

The Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education has launched YUVA- Prime Minister’s Scheme For Mentoring Young Authors.

The World No Tobacco Day was celebrated and led the pledge by everyone present to abstain from Tobacco.

Research Design & Standards Organization (RDSO) of Indian Railways has become the first Institution to be declared Standard Developing Organization (SDO) under “One Nation One Standard" mission of BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) which is Institution under Department of Consumer Affairs.

Union Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment launched a 6- month Community Based Inclusive Development (CBID) Program on rehabilitation of Divyangjan.

The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021, came into force.

Ministry of Panchayati Raj commemorates 24^th April of every year as the National Panchayati Raj Day (NPRD). The National Panchayat Awards 2021 will also be conferred on the occasion of National Panchayati Raj day.

Around 4.09 lakh property owners will be given e-property cards under the SWAMITVA scheme. The Property Cards/ Title deeds (Sampatti Patrak) will be distributed electronically under the SVAMITVA Scheme

India continues to be counted among the countries classified as “bad” for journalism and is also termed as one of the most dangerous countries for journalists.

The Supreme Court unveiled its Artificial Intelligence (AI) portal SUPACE which is designed to make research easier for judges and for easing their workload.