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Jal Jeevan Mission Crosses 15.71 Crore Rural Tap Water Connections 

October 17, 2025
  • A significant milestone has been that the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) has connected over 15.71 crore rural homes to tap water, which is over 80 percent of the rural India since the program was launched in August 2019.
  • The mission has now shifted away to developing infrastructure to its concern with sustainability, functionality and steady service provision.

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Government Extends Tenure of 16th Finance Commission

October 17, 2025

 

  • Prolongation of the deadline of the 16 th Finance Commission: The Government of India has provided a further extension of the deadline of the 16 th Finance Commission to 30 November 2025.
  • Chairperson: Arvind Panagariya is the Commission chairperson.
  • Mandate: Recommends tax revenue allocation between Centre and States in 20262031, and the fiscal mechanism of disaster management.
  • Constituted On: 31 December 2023 as a constitutional institution under Article 280.

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Railways introduces New Door to Door Freight and Parcel Services

October 17, 2025

 

  • Situation: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launches three new logistics services.
  • Goal: Enhance door-to-door rail logistics, increase last mile connectivity, decrease road reliance, and decrease logistics expenses.

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Armenia Joins IUCN

October 17, 2025

 

  • News: Armenia joins the IUCN as a State Member.
  • Platform: 2025 World conservation congress, Abu Dhabi.
  • Significance: Enhances the participation of Armenia in the international environmental collaboration and conservation of biodiversity.

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70th Filmfare Awards 2025

October 17, 2025

 

  • Event: 70th Filmfare Awards 2025
  • Venue: EKA Arena, Kankaria Lake, Ahmedabad
  • Hosts: Shah Rukh Khan, Karan Johar, Maniesh Paul
  • Performances: Shah Rukh Khan, Kriti Sanon, Kajol

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