Current Affairs - National

The Agartala-Akhaura cross-border rail link project is a significant development in the India-Bangladesh relationship. It is expected to significantly boost cross-border trade and connectivity between the two countries. The project will also reduce the travel time between Agartala and Kolkata via Dhaka from 38 hours to around 10 hours. This will make it easier for people to travel between the two countries and will also facilitate the transportation of goods. The inauguration of the Agartala-Akhaura cross-border rail link project is a welcome step and is expected to further strengthen ties between India and Bangladesh.

ENCORE (Enabling Communications on Real-time Environment) is an in-house software designed by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for complete candidate and election management. It provides a seamless facility for Returning Officers to process candidate nominations, affidavits, voter turnout, counting, results and data management. ENCORE is a significant technological advancement in the field of election management, and it has played a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient conduct of elections in India.

The National Medical Commission (NMC) is all set to launch its “one nation, one registration platform” for doctors across India. The NMC will unveil a patch pilot of the National Medical Register (NMR) in the next six months, where doctors will be allotted a unique identification number.

Norway is providing ₹44.7 million of support over three years, until September 2026, to strengthen food security and environmental protection in Uttarakhand through India's 'Hunger Project.' This initiative aims to empower women leaders, improve food security, and safeguard the environment, with a focus on the ecologically sensitive Uttarakhand region, benefiting marginalized households.

A recent analysis by LibTech India, a group of academics and activists, found notable shifts in the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) from April to September 2023. Data from the Union Rural Development Ministry indicates a 7.5% decrease in active MGNREGS workers compared to the previous fiscal year.