Current Affairs - 04 October 2024

The major highlights for October 4, 2024, include discussions on India-Germany military cooperation, the STARS education program, Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan for tribal upliftment, PM E-DRIVE Scheme for electric vehicle infrastructure, and the SPARSH portal for pension management. Other notable topics include India-Uzbekistan Bilateral Investment Treaty and the NAMASTE sanitation worker safety scheme.

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Current Affairs - 04 October 2024
An illustrative image depicting major international cooperation, national development programs, and key policy initiatives, including visuals of India-Germany defense discussions, tribal communities, and electric vehicle infrastructure in India.

Key Highlights:

  1. India-Germany Military Cooperation: The 17th edition of the India-Germany Military Cooperation Sub Group (MCSG) meeting focused on strengthening defense cooperation.
  2. STARS Program: Supports state-level education reforms under NEP 2020 in key states like Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, and more.
  3. Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan: A scheme benefiting over 5 crore tribal people across 63,843 villages in 30 states/UTs.
  4. PM E-DRIVE Scheme: Promotes electric vehicle adoption and establishes critical EV charging infrastructure.
  5. SPARSH Portal: A pension management platform for defense personnel aimed at streamlining the pension disbursement process.

    1. India-Germany Military Cooperation

    The 17th edition of the India-Germany Military Cooperation Sub Group (MCSG) meeting took place from 01-02 October 2024 in Berlin. Discussions were held on enhancing bilateral military cooperation and strengthening ongoing defense engagements.

    2. STARS Program

    The Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States (STARS) program, effective since February 2021, aims to improve the quality of school education in states like Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, and more. It supports the National Education Policy 2020 by focusing on early-years education, teacher performance, and decentralized governance.

    3. Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA)

    This initiative targets the socio-economic upliftment of tribal communities in India. Launched by the Prime Minister, it will cover 63,843 villages, benefiting over 5 crore people in tribal-majority areas.

    4. PM E-DRIVE Scheme

    The scheme aims to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles across India by building necessary charging infrastructure, contributing to a sustainable and cleaner transportation system.

    5. SPARSH Portal

    SPARSH (System for Pension Administration Reforms – Smart Health) is an online platform launched by the Indian government to digitize and streamline the pension process for defense personnel, ensuring transparency and efficiency.

    6. India and Uzbekistan Signed BIT

    India and Uzbekistan signed a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT), ensuring investor protection and offering independent arbitration for dispute resolution. The treaty will help boost bilateral trade, which currently stands at USD 756.60 million.

    7. NAMASTE Scheme

    The National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) scheme focuses on eliminating manual scavenging and ensuring the safety of sanitation workers. Recent data shows that 92% of individuals engaged in hazardous cleaning jobs belong to marginalized communities.

    8. Samajik Adhikarita Shivir

    The Social Empowerment Camps (Samajik Adhikarita Shivir) distributed aids and assistive devices to people with disabilities at 75 locations across India. Over 9,000 Divyangjan beneficiaries received assistance through the ADIP (Assistance to Disabled Persons) Scheme.

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