CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah has inaugurated and addressed the first-ever National Cooperative Conference (Sehkarita Sammelan) at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. The minister outlined the government’s vision and roadmap for the development of the Cooperative sector.

Detailed explanation-2: -The first cooperative societies movement was started in Karnataka in Kanaginahal village (1905). It was headed by Sir Siddanagouda Patil who is also known as the father of Cooperative movement in Karnataka.

Detailed explanation-3: -August 19, 1895 - August 23, 1895. The first International Co-operative Congress was held on 19-23 August 1895 in London. Delegates from several countries were in attendance at the first World Cooperative Congress in London in 1895.

Detailed explanation-4: -the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912.