Draft Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2025
On 15th January 2025, in a significant move towards ‘One Nation, One Time,’ the Union government introduced the Draft Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2025, aimed at establishing precise synchronization of time.
The Draft Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2025 involve coordination with the Department of Consumer Affairs, National Physical Laboratory (NPL), and ISRO. The aim is to disseminate
Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025
Introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 18, 2025, this Bill seeks to amend 17 Central Acts, including the Motor Vehicles Act and Legal Metrology Act, to decriminalize minor offences. It aims to enhance the Ease of Doing Business by replacing criminal provisions with administrative penalties.
Key Provision
Details
Decriminalization
Replaces imprisonment with monetary penalties for offences such as driving
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Garibi Mukt Gaon Yojana
On 4 July 2025, the Government of Rajasthan launched the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Garibi Mukt Gram Yojana.
The scheme aims to eliminate rural poverty through village-level targeted development, livelihood generation, and financial empowerment.
Aim and Objectives
Aspect
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Core Aim
To eliminate rural poverty one village at a time.
Target Group
Focuses on empowering BPL (
SOUL Leadership Conclave 2025
The first edition of the SOUL Leadership Conclave 2025 was organised at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
The conclave aimed to nurture leaders capable of driving national and global progress.
Key Details
Aspect
Details
Event
First edition of the SOUL Leadership Conclave 2025.
Venue
Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Aim
To nurture leaders who can drive national and global progress.