Daily Current Affairs
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1.Assam Accord
Context
- The Assam government has decided to fulfill most of the recommendations of the high-powered committee appointed by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs to implement Clause 6 of the Assam Accord, 1985.
What is Assam Accord?
- The Assam Accord was signed in 1985 amongst Union of India, Govt. of Assam, All Assam Student of Union, All Assam Gana Sangram Parishad.
- To implement the various Clauses of Assam Accord a new Department has been established in the name of “Implementation of Assam Accord Department” during the year 1986.
- The Accord set March 24, 1971, as a cut-off. Anyone who had come to Assam before midnight on that date would be an Indian citizen, while those who had come after would be dealt with as foreigners.
- The same cut-off was used in updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC).
Clause 6 of the Assam Accord
- The Assam Accord’s Clause 6 says, “Constitutional, legislative and administrative safeguards, as may be appropriate, shall be provided to protect, preserve and promote the cultural, social, linguistic identity and heritage of the Assamese people.”
- Clause 6 focuses on protecting the cultural, social, and linguistic identity of the Assamese people.
2.Kerala Wins Top Performer Award in Lists of Business-Centric Reforms
Context
- Kerala has emerged the country leader in two categories of business-centric reforms and seven categories of citizen-centric reforms in the ranking of the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
About
- The business-centric reforms in which Kerala emerged top performer are facilitating utility permits for business and paying taxes.
- The citizen-centric reforms where Kerala emerged as the top achiever are;
- Online single window system,
- the process of issuing various certificates with ease provided by Urban Local Bodies (ULBs),
- issuance of certificates by the Department of Revenue,
- providing utility permits,
- public distribution system (Department of Food and Civil Supplies),
- improvements in the transport sector and running employment exchanges.
3.Africa Urban Forum (AUF)
- Purpose: Promotes sustainable development in African human settlements.
- Established: 2022 by African Union Commission and member-states.
- Focus: Fostering African urban solutions aligned with Agenda 2063.
- Key areas: Urbanization trends, managing rapid urbanization, financing urbanization, promoting institutional reforms.
Urbanization in Africa:
- Rapid growth: 36% urban population in 2010, expected to reach 50% in 2030 and 60% in 2050.
- Regional variations: East Africa has lowest urbanization rate, South and North Africa have highest urban growth, Central and West Africa have largest megacities.
4.ONDC received the National Awards for e-governance
Context
- Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) has received the The national awards for e-governance by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG).
- The objective of the award is to recognise and promote excellence in implementation of e-Governance initiatives and to encourage innovation in successful e-Governance solutions.
About
- ONDC is an initiative of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
- It aims to promote an open platform for all aspects of e-commerce retail and help small retailers expand their business through e-commerce medium and reduce dominance of giants in the sector.
- The network is now enabling more than 12 million orders per month, spread across categories ranging from fashion to electronics in products, and ride-hailing to metro ticketing in services.
- Over 6 lakh sellers across India have been on-boarded so far.
5.Eastern Economic Forum
In News
- The Eastern Economic Forum 2024 was held in Vladivostok, Russia.
About Eastern Economic Forum
- It is an annual international event held in Vladivostok, Russia, since 2015.
- Its primary aim is to promote economic development in the Russian Far East and to encourage investment, collaboration, and cooperation between Russia and Asia-Pacific nations.
- The forum brings together government officials, business leaders, investors, and policymakers to discuss key economic issues, opportunities in various sectors, and enhance regional connectivity.
- It plays a vital role in shaping economic diplomacy and fostering partnerships in the Asia-Pacific region.
- It borders two oceans, the Pacific and the Arctic, and five countries (China, Japan, Mongolia, the United States and North Korea).
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