{"id":35233,"date":"2025-07-07T17:58:03","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T12:28:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=35233"},"modified":"2025-07-07T17:58:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T12:28:08","slug":"national-ulb-conference-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-ulb-conference-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"National ULB Conference 2025: Strengthening Urban Local Bodies in India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-ulb-conference-2025\/#National_ULB_Conference_2025_in_Gurugram_focuses_on_empowering_urban_local_bodies_promoting_constitutional_democracy_and_aligning_with_Viksit_Bharat_2047_goals\" >National ULB Conference 2025 in Gurugram focuses on empowering urban local bodies, promoting constitutional democracy, and aligning with Viksit Bharat 2047 goals.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-ulb-conference-2025\/#India_Hosts_First_National_Conference_of_Urban_Local_Body_Chairpersons_in_Gurugram\" >India Hosts First National Conference of Urban Local Body Chairpersons in Gurugram<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-ulb-conference-2025\/#Inaugural_Session_and_Conference_Overview\" >Inaugural Session and Conference Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-ulb-conference-2025\/#Key_Focus_Areas\" >Key Focus Areas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-ulb-conference-2025\/#Highlights_from_the_Inaugural_Address\" >Highlights from the Inaugural Address<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-ulb-conference-2025\/#Haryanas_Role_as_Host_State\" >Haryana\u2019s Role as Host State<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-ulb-conference-2025\/#Cultural_Evening_and_Site_Visit\" >Cultural Evening and Site Visit<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-ulb-conference-2025\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >Why This News Is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-ulb-conference-2025\/#Strengthening_Grassroots_Democracy\" >Strengthening Grassroots Democracy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-ulb-conference-2025\/#Role_in_National_Development\" >Role in National Development<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-ulb-conference-2025\/#Focus_on_Womens_Leadership_and_Innovation\" >Focus on Women&#8217;s Leadership and Innovation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-ulb-conference-2025\/#Model_for_Exam_Preparation\" >Model for Exam Preparation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-ulb-conference-2025\/#Historical_Context_Decentralisation_Urban_Governance\" >Historical Context: Decentralisation &amp; Urban Governance<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-ulb-conference-2025\/#Evolution_from_74th_Constitutional_Amendment\" >Evolution from 74th Constitutional Amendment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-ulb-conference-2025\/#Bharat_2047_and_Smart_Governance\" >Bharat 2047 and Smart Governance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-ulb-conference-2025\/#Parliamentary_Traditions_at_Local_Level\" >Parliamentary Traditions at Local Level<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-ulb-conference-2025\/#Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CIndia_Hosts_National_ULB_Conference%E2%80%9D\" >Key Takeaways from \u201cIndia Hosts National ULB Conference\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-ulb-conference-2025\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-ulb-conference-2025\/#1_What_is_the_National_Conference_of_ULB_Chairpersons\" >1. What is the National Conference of ULB Chairpersons?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-ulb-conference-2025\/#2_Who_inaugurated_the_first_national_ULB_conference\" >2. Who inaugurated the first national ULB conference?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-ulb-conference-2025\/#3_What_was_the_main_theme_of_the_conference\" >3. What was the main theme of the conference?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-ulb-conference-2025\/#4_Why_are_Urban_Local_Bodies_important_in_India\" >4. Why are Urban Local Bodies important in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-ulb-conference-2025\/#5_How_does_this_conference_relate_to_government_exam_topics\" >5. How does this conference relate to government exam topics?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/national-ulb-conference-2025\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_ULB_Conference_2025_in_Gurugram_focuses_on_empowering_urban_local_bodies_promoting_constitutional_democracy_and_aligning_with_Viksit_Bharat_2047_goals\"><\/span><strong>National ULB Conference 2025 in Gurugram focuses on empowering urban local bodies, promoting constitutional democracy, and aligning with Viksit Bharat 2047 goals.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_Hosts_First_National_Conference_of_Urban_Local_Body_Chairpersons_in_Gurugram\"><\/span>India Hosts First National Conference of Urban Local Body Chairpersons in Gurugram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inaugural_Session_and_Conference_Overview\"><\/span>Inaugural Session and Conference Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On July 3\u20134, 2025, India held its first-ever <strong>National Conference of Chairpersons of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs)<\/strong> at the International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) in Manesar, Gurugram, Haryana. The event was inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om\u202fBirla. Over 500 delegates\u2014including mayors, municipal chairpersons, and urban development officials\u2014from all states and union territories participated. The theme centered on <strong>\u201cRole of Urban Local Bodies in Strengthening Constitutional Democracy and Nation Building.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Focus_Areas\"><\/span>Key Focus Areas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two-day assembly explored five major areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ULBs as foundational pillars of democracy\u2014emphasizing structured council procedures, standing committees, and public participation mechanisms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cities as engines of <strong>inclusive development<\/strong>, focused on delivering constitutional mandates in health, sanitation, infrastructure, and women\u2019s leadership.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ULBs as <strong>21st-century architects<\/strong> contributing to India\u2019s vision of Viksit Bharat\u202f2047.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promoting <strong>women\u2019s empowerment<\/strong> and encouraging female leadership in local governance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Showcasing <strong>innovation and best practices<\/strong> in citizen service delivery. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highlights_from_the_Inaugural_Address\"><\/span>Highlights from the Inaugural Address<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lok Sabha Speaker Om\u202fBirla urged municipal leaders to emulate parliamentary discipline in municipal bodies, advocating regular sessions, dedicated Question and Zero Hours, and public consultations. He emphasized that <strong>ULBs, being closest to citizens<\/strong>, significantly influence public trust through improved civic management. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Haryanas_Role_as_Host_State\"><\/span>Haryana\u2019s Role as Host State<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Haryana Assembly Speaker Harvinder Kalyan reviewed logistics and vowed to showcase the state\u2019s robust administrative abilities and cultural heritage. Gurugram Deputy Commissioner Ajay Kumar coordinated lodging, traffic management, security, and cultural events to ensure seamless execution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultural_Evening_and_Site_Visit\"><\/span>Cultural Evening and Site Visit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An inaugural cultural evening featured Gandharva instrumental music, vibrant Haryanvi folk dance, and a pan-Indian cultural performance. Lok Sabha Speaker, CM, state dignitaries, and ULB representatives witnessed the event. The valedictory session on July 4 included visits to Prena\u202fSthal, Samvidhan\u202fSadan, and Parliament House, reinforcing the link between governance and heritage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"National-ULB-conference-2025\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTNdKwnx12uAWh1GiRz9f1UTqp0-W7PY08Z2w&amp;s\" alt=\"National ULB conference 2025\" title=\"National ULB conference 2025\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">National ULB conference 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span>Why This News Is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strengthening_Grassroots_Democracy\"><\/span>Strengthening Grassroots Democracy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This conference marks a pivotal moment in empowering ULBs, which are the backbone of India\u2019s urban governance. By adopting standardized procedures and parliamentary best practices, local bodies can enhance transparency, accountability, and citizen participation\u2014key aspects tested across competitive government exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Role_in_National_Development\"><\/span>Role in National Development<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With discussions around India\u2019s strategic goals for 2047, ULBs have emerged as key implementers of development initiatives. Candidates preparing for exams need to understand how urban governance systems align with India\u2019s broader developmental roadmap and constitutional framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Focus_on_Womens_Leadership_and_Innovation\"><\/span>Focus on Women&#8217;s Leadership and Innovation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event underscores the shift toward gender-inclusive governance and highlights the need for ULBs to serve as innovation hubs. These themes often appear in exam questions related to social empowerment, governance models, and urban policy frameworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Model_for_Exam_Preparation\"><\/span>Model for Exam Preparation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For aspirants preparing for exams like PCS, IAS, banking, railways, and police, understanding this conference provides case-study material. It demonstrates real-world applications of constitutional knowledge, decentralization, governance reforms, and public administration topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context_Decentralisation_Urban_Governance\"><\/span>Historical Context: Decentralisation &amp; Urban Governance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolution_from_74th_Constitutional_Amendment\"><\/span>Evolution from 74th Constitutional Amendment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India\u2019s journey toward empowered urban local governance began with the <strong>74th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992<\/strong>, which granted ULBs constitutional status and defined three levels: municipal corporations, municipalities, and nagar panchayats. Since then, urban bodies have evolved through successive policy reforms and pilot programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bharat_2047_and_Smart_Governance\"><\/span>Bharat 2047 and Smart Governance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The conference ties into the <strong>Viksit Bharat 2047<\/strong> vision, where urban areas are envisioned as engines of growth\u2014offering infrastructure, health, sanitation, and local democracy. Previous initiatives like Smart Cities and AMRUT have set the stage for current governance frameworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parliamentary_Traditions_at_Local_Level\"><\/span>Parliamentary Traditions at Local Level<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ULBs have recently adopted <strong>Question Hour<\/strong>, Zero Hour, and council procedures inspired by Parliament. This trend reflects a commitment to bring procedural discipline and community involvement to municipal governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CIndia_Hosts_National_ULB_Conference%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>Key Takeaways from \u201cIndia Hosts National ULB Conference\u201d<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>S.No<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Key Takeaway<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td><strong>First national ULB conference<\/strong> was held on July 3\u20134, 2025, in Gurugram, inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker Om\u202fBirla.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td><strong>Five thematic focuses<\/strong> included democracy, inclusive development, innovation, women\u2019s leadership, and municipal efficiency.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td><strong>Lok Sabha Speaker<\/strong> emphasized parliamentary best practices for municipal governance.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td><strong>More than 500 delegates<\/strong> from all states\/UTs participated, marking it as the country\u2019s largest ever ULB event.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td><strong>Cultural showcasing and site visits<\/strong> (Prena Sthal, Parliament) bridged governance and Indian heritage.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">National ULB conference 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_National_Conference_of_ULB_Chairpersons\"><\/span>1. What is the National Conference of ULB Chairpersons?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The National Conference of Urban Local Body (ULB) Chairpersons is a platform where mayors and municipal leaders from across India gather to discuss urban governance, democracy, development, innovation, and public service delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Who_inaugurated_the_first_national_ULB_conference\"><\/span>2. Who inaugurated the first national ULB conference?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first national ULB conference was inaugurated by <strong>Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla<\/strong> on <strong>July 3, 2025<\/strong>, in <strong>Gurugram<\/strong>, Haryana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_was_the_main_theme_of_the_conference\"><\/span>3. What was the main theme of the conference?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The central theme of the event was: <strong>&#8220;Role of Urban Local Bodies in Strengthening Constitutional Democracy and Nation Building.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Why_are_Urban_Local_Bodies_important_in_India\"><\/span>4. Why are Urban Local Bodies important in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ULBs are the <strong>grassroots level of urban governance<\/strong>, responsible for providing civic amenities, ensuring local development, and enabling public participation. They are empowered under the <strong>74th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_How_does_this_conference_relate_to_government_exam_topics\"><\/span>5. How does this conference relate to government exam topics?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Topics such as <strong>decentralized governance, local democracy, women\u2019s participation, and urban development<\/strong> are frequently asked in exams like UPSC, PCS, SSC, Railways, and Banking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\"><\/span>Some Important Current Affairs Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/national\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a 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