Weekly Current Affairs (25th August to 31st August 2024)

Weekly Current Affairs (25th August to 31st August 2024)

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Category : State Published on: September 01 2024

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  • Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister has launched a scheme to provide nutritious food to school children.
  • Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Manjhi announced 'Subhadra Yojana' to empower more than 1 crore women with financial assistance. Under this scheme, eligible women will get Rs 5,000 annually.
  • Maharashtra has become the first state to introduce a Unified Pension Scheme.
  • Vijay, a leading actor of Tamil cinema and president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, launched his party's flag and flag song at the party headquarters in Panaiyur, Chennai on 22 August 2024.
  • Regional Industry Conclave was organized in Gwalior on 28th August.
  • The Cabinet has approved the Chief Minister's Happiness Education Scheme in Himachal Pradesh.
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