The Railway Ministry recently inaugurated a special railway coach named 'Gandhi Vatika' at the Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station.

   This coach is dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi and showcases his life, teachings, and contributions to India's freedom struggle.

   It features digital displays, interactive exhibits, and historical photographs related to Gandhiji.

   This initiative aims to educate and inspire passengers, especially the younger generation, about Gandhiji's values and philosophy.

 India has become the first G20 country to achieve its green energy targets set under the Paris Agreement.

    The country has successfully installed 175 GW of renewable energy capacity, exceeding its initial target of 175 GW by 2022.

    This achievement highlights India's commitment to combating climate change and transitioning to a sustainable energy future.

    It also sets a positive example for other G20 nations to follow.

 India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed their first-ever agreement on civil nuclear cooperation.

    This agreement will facilitate collaboration in various areas of peaceful nuclear energy, including research and development, nuclear safety, and radiation protection.

    It marks a significant step in strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries and opens up new avenues for cooperation in the nuclear energy sector

President Draupadi Murmu conferred the “National Florence Nightingale Award 2024” to 51 nurses from across India on September 11, 2024, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

    This award is the highest national recognition for nurses in India, acknowledging their exceptional contributions and dedicated service in the healthcare sector.

    It is named after Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, and serves as an inspiration for nurses to uphold the highest standards of patient care and compassion.

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan-Dhan Yojana (PM-KMY) is a pension scheme for small and marginal farmers in India.

    It was launched on September 12, 2019, with the aim of providing social security to farmers in their old age.

    The entry age for the scheme is between 18 and 40 years.

    Eligible farmers contribute a monthly amount to the scheme, and the government matches the same amount, creating a pension corpus for the farmer upon reaching the age of 60.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the first meeting of the Governing Board of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) recently.

    The ANRF is a newly established autonomous body aimed at promoting and funding research and development in various scientific disciplines across India.

    The meeting discussed the ANRF's vision, mission, and strategies for fostering a vibrant research ecosystem in the country.

The 'Jal Sanchay Jan Bhaagidari' initiative was launched by the Prime Minister to promote rainwater harvesting and water conservation in Gujarat.

    Under this initiative, approximately 24,800 rainwater harvesting structures are being constructed across the state.

    The initiative aims to address water scarcity challenges and ensure sustainable water management practices in Gujarat.

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the merger of Tata Motor Finance with Tata Capital.

    This merger aims to create a larger and more diversified financial services entity under the Tata Group.

    The CCI's approval ensures that the merger does not lead to any anti-competitive practices in the market

The 'Ladli Behna Yojana' is a scheme launched by the Madhya Pradesh government to provide financial assistance to women from economically weaker sections.

    Recently, it was reported that 1.29 crore women have benefited from this scheme in the state.

    The scheme provides a monthly stipend to eligible women, empowering them and improving their financial independence.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the fourth edition of the 'Global Renewable Energy Investors Conference 2024' and Exhibition.

    This conference serves as a platform for global investors, industry leaders, and policymakers to discuss and collaborate on renewable energy investments and projects in India.

    It highlights India's commitment to promoting clean energy and attracting foreign investments in the renewable energy sector.