Chhattisgarh PSC Current Events 2024

Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC)

• Current CGPSC chairperson: Shrimati Rita Chandilay
• Former CGPSC chairperson: Dr. Praveen Verma
• First CGPSC chairperson: Shri Mohan Shukla

Initiatives and Events

• Chhattisgarh's first Rain Water Harvesting Park: Located in Arang, Raipur
• National Matthai Championship 2024: Held in Assam from May 25th to 30th
• Chhattisgarh Cricket Premier League (CCPL) 2024: Won by Raipur Raino, with Bilaspur Bulls as the runner-up. Ashish Chouhan won the Purple Cap and Ashutosh Singh won the Orange Cap.
• Sixth Khelo India Youth Games 2024: Chhattisgarh won 8 medals (6 silver and 2 bronze), placing 25th in the overall ranking.
• National Matthai Championship 2024: Chhattisgarh won 7 medals (4 gold and 3 bronze). Samidha Agrawal won the gold medal.
• Rajeev Kumbh Kalp 2024: Held from February 24th to March 8th, showcasing Rajiv Gandhi's principles.
• Jajal Dev Lok Mahotsav: Held in Mahasamund
• Jagar 2024: Handloom and handicraft exhibition held in Pandri, Raipur. Inaugurated on March 10th, 2024 by Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel.
• Chhattisgarh Youth Science Conference: Held on February 26th and 27th in Raipur.

Awards and Recognition

• Padma Shri 2024: Awarded to Hemchand Manjhi (medical field), Ramlal Bareth (art), and Jageshwar Yadav (known as 'Birahor's brother').
• India Green Energy Award 2024: Awarded to Chhattisgarh Biofuel Development Authority
• Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2022: Awarded to Purnima Tiwari (Folk singer)
• Prime Minister National Child Award 2024: Awarded to Arman Urani (from Bilaspur), who has written three books.
• State Bhartendu Award 2023-24: Awarded to **Arnav Singh (Sarguja), Om Upadhyay (Durg), Premchand Sahu (Raipur), and Lokesh Sahu (Raipur) **.
• Ustad Bismillah Khan Award: Awarded to Sapriya Pushpa Nishad (Pandavani singer).

Schemes and Politics

• 'One Tree, One Mother' Tree Plantation Campaign: Launched on July 11th 2024 in Chhattisgarh; nationwide launch was on June 5th 2024 (World Environment Day).
• 'Nai Chetna Gender Abhiyan 2.0': This campaign is led by Chhattisgarh's Women and Child Development Department.
• 'Ek Yudh Nashe Ke Virudh': Launched to curb drug addiction among children in Chhattisgarh.
• 'Krishak Unnati Yojna': Launched on March 12th 2024 in Balod District.
• 'Niyat Nilanar' Scheme: Launched on February 15th 2024 to benefit people from government schemes.
• PM SHRI School Yojana: Launched in Chhattisgarh on February 19th 2024 in 211 schools.
• 'Tri-Net' Application: Developed by Chhattisgarh Police Department to track CCTV locations.
• 'Manpasand' Application: Launched by Chhattisgarh Excise Department to allow people to order liquor online
• 'Manpasand' App: Launched by the Chhattisgarh Excise Department. This app allows people to order liquor online.

Other Facts

• Chhattisgarh Lok Sabha Election 2024: Total voters: 2,51,32,52. Out of these, 1,18,40,05 were male voters and 1,33,21,115 were female voters.
• Chhattisgarh Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Sher Dana in Korea district recorded 100% voter turnout (5 voters).
• Shrimati Mmata Chandrakar was dismissed as the Vice-Chancellor of Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya, Khairagarh under Section 17A of the University Act, 1956, becoming the first woman in Chhattisgarh to be dismissed in this manner.
• Guru Ghasidas Tamor Tiger Reserve: Declared as the 5th tiger reserve in India.
• India's first Lithium mine: Will begin operations in Katghora, Korba District.
• World's 10 Largest Coal Mines (July 2024) - Chhattisgarh has two coal mines in this list: Gevra Coal Mine (2nd) and Kusmunda Coal Mine (4th).
• Chhattisgarh's first and largest Twin Tunnel: Under construction as part of the Bharatmala Project, connecting Raipur to Visakhapatnam.
• Dhudhmaran Village (Bastar) was chosen by the United Nations World Tourism Organization for their Best Tourism Villages program. It was selected among the top 20 villages from 60 countries.
• Tourism Corridor Development: The Chhattisgarh government has approved the development of a tourism corridor in Bastar.
• 'Solar Solutions' App: Related to Chhattisgarh Renewable Energy Development Agency (CREDA).
• Mahendra Ahuja was appointed as the new President of Chhattisgarh Athletics Association.

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