EAM Jaishankar Attends Indian Ocean Conference in Dhaka
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar attended the '6th Indian Ocean Conference' which deliberated on the prospects of regional cooperation.
The India Foundation, in association with Bangladesh's foreign ministry, organised the sixth edition of the conference with its theme, "Peace, Prosperity and Partnership for a Resilient Future".
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the conference and Jaishankar delivered the keynote address at the opening ceremony.
It was attended by the President of Mauritius Prithvirajsing Roopun, Maldivian Vice President Faisal Naseem, and several ministers from across the world.
The Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) was started in 2016 and in the last six years, has emerged as the 'Flagship Consultative Forum' for countries in the region over regional affairs.
AIBEA Introduces "Bank Clinic" to Assist Bank Customers with Grievance Redressal
The All India Bank Employees' Association (AIBEA) announced plans to establish an online "Bank Clinic" to assist retail bank customers with grievance redressal. AIBEA General Secretary C. H. Venkatachalam stated that once a customer files a complaint with the Bank Clinic, AIBEA's team will work with the bank to address the issue.
The primary objective of the Bank Clinic is to assist customers with their complaints and to provide feedback to banks on areas where there are service deficiencies. This will assist banks in improving their services and customer satisfaction. The AIBEA hopes that the Bank Clinic will help to establish good relations between customers and banks, resulting in increased customer loyalty.
Siemens Reappoints Sunil Mathur as MD & CEO
Siemens Ltd, reappointed Sunil Mathur as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer and Daniel Spindler as Chief Financial Officer.
Sunil Mathur was reappointed as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer the company for a further period of 5 (five) years with effect from 1st January, 2024.
Sunil Mathur is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Siemens Limited since January 1, 2014. He has been with Siemens for over 25 years, holding several senior management positions with Siemens AG in Germany and the UK. He is a member of the global leadership team of Siemens AG. He was Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer of Siemens Limited from December 2008 till December 2013.
He began his career in Siemens AG as an Apprentice in 1994.
ISRO Successfully Initiates Maiden Test of Semi-cryo Engine Power Head
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) initiated the series of tests required for qualifying and validating its most-powerful liquid-fuelled engine yet, one that is powered by special refined kerosene (dubbed as 'ISROsene') and super-cooled liquid oxygen. Once ready, this 2000kN engine and its stage(associated components, fuel tanks etc.) will be replacing the current L110(core stage) of India's largest rocket - Launch Vehicle Mark 3(LVM3). This is meant to significantly add to the lifting power of the LVM3 rocket.
Yuzvendra Chahal Overtakes Dwayne Bravo to Become Highest Wicket-taker in IPL History
Rajasthan Royals (RR) star Yuzvendra Chahal leapfrogged Dwayne Bravo to become the highest wicket-taker in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history after he scalped his 184th wicket in the tournament history. Playing against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Eden Gardens, Chahal added a feather to his already impressive career and now looks to become the first bowler to scalp 200 wickets in the IPL.
Having come into the contest with 183 wickets, the writing was on the wall for Chahal to become the highest wicket-taker in the history of the game. On the second ball of the 11th over, Chahal produced a magical delivery to force KKR skipper Nitish Rana to hand a catch to Shimron Hetmyer. With this, he leapfrogged Bravo and is also the highest wicket-taker among Indian players.
Indian Boxers Secure Historic Three Medals at World Boxing Championships
Deepak Bhoria (51 kg), Hussamuddin (57 kg) and Nishant Dev (71 kg) created history as they assured at least a bronze medal each by reaching the semi-finals in their respective categories at the IBA Men's World Boxing Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The Indian men's boxers secured three medals for the first time in the history of the World Boxing Championships. Earlier, the best performance of the Indian men's boxers was recorded in 2019 when Manish Kaushik and Amit Panghal clinched medals for the country.
Sarabjot, Divya Get Gold at ISSF World Cup
India's Divya TS and Sarabjot Singh emerged third time lucky as a pair, winning gold in the 10m air pistol mixed team event of the ISSF World Cup.
The Indian pair, who had finished fifth in two earlier World Cup stages in Cairo and Bhopal respectively, broke through with a fine 581 to top the 55-team qualification and were assured of a medal and a spot in the gold medal match.
Up against Serbian legends Damir Mikec and Zorana Arunovic in the final, the Indians held their own to pull off a nervy 16-14 win and finish atop the podium.
It was a second World Cup gold for Sarabjot in back-to-back tournaments, having won the individual air pistol event in Bhopal in March 2023, while for Divya it was a first senior medal at this level. Ismail Keles and Simal Yilmaz of Turkey won bronze.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Launches 'Harit Sagar' Green Port Guidelines 2023
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways launched 'Harit Sagar' Green Port Guidelines 2023 to achieve its vision of zero carbon emissions. The guidelines were launched by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways and AYUSH, Sarbananda Sonowal, in the presence of other senior officials of the ministry in New Delhi. The guidelines aim to align with the 'Working with Nature' concept, minimise the impact on the biotic components of harbour ecosystems, and promote the use of clean/green energy in port operations.
The 'Harit Sagar' Guidelines 2023 provides a comprehensive framework for the major ports to create a comprehensive action plan aimed at achieving quantifiable reductions in carbon emissions over defined timelines. The guidelines focus on the use of cleaner fuels such as green hydrogen, green ammonia, green methanol/ethanol, and the development of port capabilities for storage, handling, and bunkering of these fuels. They also aim to minimize waste through reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle, promote monitoring based on environmental performance indicators, and adopt global Green Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards.
World Bank Approves USD 82 Millions for Zoonotic Disease Prevention in India
The World Bank approved a USD 82 million loan towards the adoption of global best practices for animal health management and to prevent, detect, and respond to endemic zoonotic diseases in India.
The loan has a maturity of 11.5 years with a grace period of 4.5 years.
An infection or disease that is transmissible from animals to humans under natural conditions is called zoonotic.
Animal disease outbreaks globally continue to pose risks to public health systems and have enormous economic costs.
With India having the largest livestock population in the world, these risks are particularly high.
CDS Awards Unit Citations to 3 Tri-service Units for Exemplary Performance
General Anil Chauhan, Chief of the Defence Staff, conferred CDS Unit Citations award to the Strategic Forces Command, College of Defence Management, Secunderabad & 2 PARA (Special Forces) for their exemplary performance for the Year 2021-22 in a ceremony held in New Delhi.
The CDS unit citations award was constituted after the establishment of the Office of Chief of the Defence Staff in 2019 to boost jointness and integration in the Armed Forces.
It was decided to award the selected tri-service units/establishments which function directly under the Chiefs-of-Staff Committee biennially, as an incentive to excel as joint & integrated entities.
World Migratory Bird Day is a global event held twice a year on the second Saturday of May and October. It brings together bird enthusiasts to promote the conservation of migratory birds and raise awareness about their significance. In 2023, the focus is on water and its importance for these birds. May 13, marked the celebration of World Migratory Bird Day. World Migratory Bird Day 2023 was officially held on 13 May 13 and will again be held on October 14.
In 1993, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center and the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology began celebrations of the International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD). Thereafter, the first World Migratory Bird Day was launched by AEWA and CMS in April 2006, at the famous wildlife reserve called 'Ol Ari Nyiro, owned by Ms. Kuki Gallmann in Laikipia, Kenya.
According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) website, the World Migratory Bird Day 2023 focuses on 'Water and its importance for migratory birds'.
IIT Madras Launches Department of Medical Sciences and Technology
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) launched a Department of Medical Sciences and Technology, which will offer four-year B.S. program in medical sciences and engineering. This course is a first-of-its-kind in India.
The course offers an interdisciplinary approach to prepare students for designing life-saving medical devices, drug discovery, artificial intelligence in medicine, and fundamental medical research. The department will train physicians to effectively apply technology in their clinical practice and lay the foundation for physician-scientists training in India.
Top medical doctors in India and abroad, who were also closely involved in the development of the curriculum, will be 'Professors of Practice' in this department, which has already established tie-ups with premier hospitals and medical institutions in India.
Buddhist Art Exhibition in Delhi Showcases Journey of Buddhism across the World
In a remarkable showcase of art and culture, the National Gallery of Modern Arts in New Delhi hosted the inauguration of the "Buddham Saranam Gacchami" exhibition. The exhibition, based on the life of Lord Buddha, presented an enthralling journey of Buddhist art and culture around the world. The event was graced by the presence of Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, Meenakshi Lekhi, senior Buddhist monks, Ambassadors, and diplomats among others.
The second edition of the four-day virtual Kerala Travel Mart (KTM) concluded on May 12, 2023. Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas highlighted the government's efforts to strengthen investment in infrastructure development, capacity building, and marketing for the growth of the travel and hospitality industry.
The Tourism Department will intensify its marketing activities to further capitalise on the momentum created in the post-pandemic phase so as to enhance the footfall of both domestic and foreign visitors in the upcoming tourism season, said Riyas while inaugurating the four-day event of KTM Society, the State's tourism apex forum.
The four days of deliberations at the event gave equal opportunities to those running homestays as well as star hotels. The virtual KTM saw innovative ideas and commercial pacts. Kerala's clean environment and variety of natural scenery are specialties that woo international tourists.
Delhi Government Has Control over IAS, All Services in Delhi Except Land, Police and Law and Order: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court in a unanimous judgment ruled in favour of the elected government and said it will have power on all services except law and order and land. LG shall exercise powers under the administrative role as entrusted by the president. Executive administration can only extend to matters which fall outside the legislative assembly but is limited to the powers entrusted by President and it cannot mean administration over the entire NCTD, otherwise the purpose of having a separate elected body in Delhi will be rendered futile, the top court said. It is ideal to hold that democratically elected govt shall have control over its officers, it ruled.
If a democratically elected government is not allowed to control its officers and hold them to account then its responsibility towards the legislature and public is diluted. "If an officer is not responding to govt. the collective responsibility is diluted and if an officer feels they are insulated from elected govt they feel they are not accountable,"
"Article 239A(3)(A)(a) does not confer multiple safeguards to ensure that the interests of Union Govt are protected. It provides GNCTD legislature has no power to deal with entries 1, 2 and 8 of list 2. Article 239AA stipulates legislative power of Delhi Govt is excluded with respect to specified lists. entries 1, 2 and 18 of list 2(public order, police and land). The legislative structure is to exclude only specified entries from the power of the legislative assembly of GNCTD,"
"Delhi assembly is given powers to legislate to represent the will of the people. The principle of democracy and federalism form a part of basic structure. Federalism ensures the survival of diverse interests and accommodates diverse needs."
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