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UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | September 15 to September 21, 2025

September 26, 2025 10:57 am

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Why Centre is considering 'equivalence' in application of ‘creamy layer’ condition in OBC quota

August 19, 2025 12:19 pm

The criteria laid down to identify ‘creamy-layer’ OBCs are not comprehensive. There are anomalies that prevent the uniform application of quota benefits. The government proposes to correct this situation.

NITI Aayog meet calls for reforms to boost India’s R&D ecosystem

August 14, 2025 1:17 am

The two-day deliberation, held on August 12 and 13 brought together over 110 eminent leaders from Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan.

Work for Viksit Bharat: NITI Aayog launches portal to recruit professionals; where & how to apply

August 10, 2025 3:11 pm

Interested individuals can register on the platform, select their preferred areas of work, and apply to be part of ongoing national development projects.

NITI Aayog conducting evaluation study of MGNREGS, minister tells LS

August 06, 2025 1:45 am

Evaluation is crucial for getting Expenditure Finance Committee’s approval

NITI Aayog conducts 'evaluation study' of MGNREGS amid proposal for 5.23 lakh crore outlay till 2029-30

August 05, 2025 4:36 pm

The Ministry of Finance has told all ministries and departments that no centrally sponsored scheme or central sector scheme will be considered for continuation beyond March 31, 2026, without a third-party evaluation.

Amid slow EV growth, NITI Aayog proposes ‘soft mandates’ to boost adoption, avoid ‘backlash’

August 04, 2025 10:30 pm

The report titled ‘Unlocking a $200 Billion Opportunity: Electric Vehicles in India’ said it is “evident that continuation of incentives alone may not help” India reach the 2030 target.

‘If India’s capital looks like a slum, how are you going to project it?’ Delhi L-G VK Saxena and NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant at Expresso

August 01, 2025 7:29 am

Delhi L-G VK saxena and former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant talk about the challenges of urbanisation, making Delhi a world-class national capital and inculcating cultural literacy in the country.

State NITI Aayog report suggests major push for Chhattisgarh’s service sector

July 18, 2025 1:42 am

As per the report, Chhattisgarh presently ranks 19th in states with domestic tourist footfall and 28th in international tourist footfall.

Bihar is Bengal in NITI map: Mamata says ‘grave lapse’, demands apology

July 10, 2025 5:44 am

The chief minister condemned the error and sought an apology from NITI Aayog for the mistake as well as taking immediate corrective measures in this connection.

Idea Exchange | NITI Aayog | V K Paul talks about the National Health Mission

June 22, 2020 6:22 pm

President Mukherjee chairs Conference of Governors

February 09, 2016 8:15 am

New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday presided over a two-day Conference of Governors at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national capital. It is the fourth conference presided over by President Mukherjee and 47th such conference held in the Rashtrapati Bhavan. As many as 23 Governors and two Lieutenant Governors are participating in the conference. Vice-President Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several Cabinet Ministers, Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog Arvind Panagariya and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval participated in the conference. The conference will deliberate on terrorism and insurgency activities, creating jobs for youths with special focus on skill development for school dropouts.

If Niti Aayog has to work, it must have the PM's attention

February 02, 2015 10:07 am

CM Harish Rawat on Niti Aayog

January 19, 2015 9:44 am