29-03-23 Daily-Haryana-HPSC Current Affairs

To complete the works at the local level in a time-bound and expeditious manner, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday said that the Government is committed to give full autonomy to the local governments, that is the municipal bodies.

For the year 2022-23, out of the State’s Own Tax Revenue (SOTR) of about Rs 65,000 crore, about Rs 3,600 crore will be given to the municipal bodies. Apart from this, an additional Rs 500 crore will be given for the previous dues. In this way, the municipal bodies will get Rs 4,100 crore to get development works done at their own level, said Khattar, adding that a total amount of Rs 5,000 crore is already available in all the municipal bodies.

Khattar said that a state-level committee should be constituted for restructuring and rationalization in the municipal bodies, which would conduct a complete study by visiting the municipal bodies. Instructing the officers, he said that a common portal should be made for auction of properties in all municipal bodies.

It is a social impact fund that was launched in 2019 by the Ministry of Finance, Government of India. The fund provides financial backing for stalled and stressed mid-income and affordable housing projects across the country. In this article, well delve deeper into what the SWAMIH Investment Fund is, how it operates, and its impact on affordable housing projects across India.

SWAMIH Investment Fund provides funding for brownfield, RERA-registered, and stressed residential projects that fall under the affordable and mid-income housing category. The fund considers projects by first-time developers, established developers with troubled projects, developers with a poor track record of stalled projects, customer complaints, NPA accounts, and even projects with litigation issues.

The Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve is located in Rajasthans Kota district and has an area of 759.99 km2. It was established in 2004 and comprises three wildlife sanctuaries: Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary, National Chambal Sanctuary, and Jawahar Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary. The reserve is located in the Khathiar-Gir dry deciduous forests and has a rugged and hilly terrain dominated by Dhok (Anogeissus pendula) trees. It is an important ecological zone for wildlife, including tigers, leopards, chinkaras, and crocodiles.

The Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve is situated in the southeastern part of the state in Bundi district. It represents both Vindhyan and Aaravalli elements and is in continuation with the buffer area of Ranthambore tiger reserve in the northeastern side and Mukundara Hills tiger reserve in the southern side. The Mez, a tributary of the Chambal river, passes through the tiger reserve. The terrain is mostly rugged and hilly, and it is part of the Semi-arid Zone of India. The habitat is dominated by Dhok (Anogeissus pendula) trees.

Close on the heels of setting up a seed fund for startups, the Indian NationalSpacePromotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), the autonomous nodal agency under the department of space (DOS), has established a Space Systems Design Lab.

The state-of-art lab, to be inaugurated in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, will enable space start-ups to transform their innovative ideas into optimal products. It is equipped with capabilities of design, analysis and simulation for space systems in line with IN-SPACes role to promote, enable, authorise and supervise private enterprises and start-ups to undertake space activities.

Asian Hockey Federation presented the Best Organizer Award to Hockey India for their endless efforts in conducting the Odisha Mens World Cup of 2023.

The whole staff of Hockey India ensured the smooth functioning of the hockey tournament that was held in January 2023 in Bhubaneshwar and Rourkela.

Chow-chow, also known as chayote, is a vegetable that belongs to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae. It is not easily available in markets but is a popular ingredient in the cuisine of certain Indian states. In this article, we will explore the origins, consumption, and potential of chow-chow.

Chow-chow is an important part of the cuisine in northeastern states, particularly Mizoram, and southern India. It is used in a variety of dishes such as curries, stews, and salads. The vegetable has a mild taste and can absorb flavors easily, making it a versatile ingredient in dishes.

A recent study conducted by researchers from the World Bank, Harvard Kennedy School, AidData, and the Kiel Institute for the World Economy has revealed that China spent approximately $240 billion from 2008 to 2021 bailing out 22 developing countries that had difficulty repaying loans taken for Belt and Road infrastructure projects

A recently published study shows that from 2008 to 2021, China provided approximately $240 billion to bail out 22 developing nations that encountered challenges in paying back loans obtained for the Belt and Road infrastructure projects