Current Affairs - National

The inauguration of NACIN's new campus in Palasamudram, Andhra Pradesh, by the Prime Minister on January 16, signifies a crucial advancement in the region's educational infrastructure. The 500-acre campus is dedicated to training officials in indirect taxation and narcotics control administration at the national level.

The ₹540 crore allocation under PMAY-G, part of the PM-JANMAN package, is directed towards uplifting Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), benefiting one lakh tribal families for the comprehensive development of their habitations.

'Bhishm' and the series of six tugs were successfully constructed at Titagarh Rail Systems, Kolkata, marking a significant achievement for the "Make in India" initiative. Aligned with the "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" vision, these tugs adhere to the classification rules of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) and are designed to enhance naval operations, including berthing, un-berthing, manoeuvring, and firefighting.

Delhi's Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena's recent decision to greenlight 24x7 operations for 32 establishments, under the Delhi Shops and Establishment Act, 1954, reflects the city's commitment to economic dynamism. The approved establishments span diverse categories such as departmental stores, cosmetic shops, and sweets shops, with a focus on ensuring safety measures for women employees working during nighttime.

The Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) scheme is implemented by the Ministry of MSME, focusing on improving the quality of products in the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector to meet global standards.