Current Affairs - Places

The Mahila Samridhi Yojana was launched by the Delhi government to provide financial assistance to economically weaker women in New Delhi. The scheme, approved on March 8, 2025, offers ₹2,500 monthly to women aged 18-60 years with an annual income of up to ₹2.5 lakh. The government allocated ₹5,100 crore for the scheme's implementation, targeting BPL card holders who do not benefit from other schemes.

The first World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) will be hosted by the Government of India in Mumbai, Maharashtra, from May 1 to 4, 2025. The event will focus on four key pillars, including Broadcasting & Infotainment, AVGC-XR, Digital Media & Innovation, and Films-WAVES. The location of this milestone event for the Media & Entertainment sector is confirmed as Mumbai.

The Fisheries Startup Conclave 2.0 was organized in Hyderabad, Telangana, by the Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying (MoFAH&D). This event included significant developments such as the launch of the NFDP Mobile Application and the Fisheries Startup Grand Challenge 2.0, which aimed to expand access to the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PM-MKSSY) benefits.

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) met with the 16th Finance Commission in Bhopal. This meeting was a significant step in addressing fiscal challenges and improving financial transparency at various levels of government in India. The consultation focused on a range of fiscal issues, including State Own Tax Revenue, off-budget borrowings, and compliance with the FRBM Act, with particular emphasis on financial management at the local level.

The Sahitya Akademi's annual Festival of Letters will take place at Rabindra Bhavan in New Delhi from 7th to 12th March 2025. The event will include various cultural and literary activities, with notable guests such as Union Minister for Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, and playwright Mahesh Dattani. The location, New Delhi, is significant for hosting national-level cultural events like this one.