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May 22, 2023

Ministry of Civil Aviation Organises Curtain Raiser Event for 'Wings India 2024'

The Ministry of Civil Aviation in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) organised a curtain raiser ahead of Wings India 2024.
Scheduled to take place from January 18-21, 2024 in Hyderabad, Wings India 2024, is expected to be Asia's largest event on Civil Aviation on Commercial, General and Business Aviation.
Wings India 2024 will bring together various stakeholders and participants from all over the world in the aviation industry.
Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel unveiled the event and promo video and released the Wings India 2024 brochure.

Vice President Dhankhar Inaugurates Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Kerala Legislative Assembly Bu...

Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of the Kerala Legislative Assembly building in Thiruvananthapuram, where he addressed the gathering and release a Souvenir of Kerala Legislature International Book Festival – 2023.
The Vice President also visited the Indian Naval Academy (INA) at Ezhimala in Kannur, where and interacted with the cadets. This marked the first visit by any Vice President of India to the INA.

Telangana Home Minister Launches 'SAHAS' an Initiative

In Telangana, SAHAS, an initiative towards making workplaces safer for women was launched. Home Minister Mohamood Ali formally launched the initiative.
SAHAS, which means Courage, is a programme that aims at strengthening the support ecosystem for women who face workplace sexual harassment.
Under the initiative, the SAHAS Microsite, SAHAS Sathi Chatbot, SAHAS Whatsapp Number, Forum and online support facilities were launched in Hyderabad.
Director General of Police, Anjani Kumar lauded the SAHAS initiative and called it the natural next step towards reducing vulnerabilities in workplaces.

Centre Promulgates Ordinance to Constitute National Capital Civil Services Authority

Centre promulgated Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023 to constitute National Capital Civil Services Authority.
The Authority will recommend the transfers and postings of all Group 'A' officers and officers of DANICS serving in the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
The Authority consists of Chief Minister of Delhi, who shall be the ex officio Chairperson of the Authority, Chief Secretary and Principal Home Secretary of NCT of Delhi. All matters shall be decided by a majority of votes of the members present.
In case of difference of opinion, the decision of the Lieutenant Governor shall be final.

May 21, 2023

Odisha Chief Minister Launches State Dashboard & CM Dashboard

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched the State Dashboard, a data and analytics-powered platform which will streamline performance monitoring of government schemes, aiding data-driven decision-making.
The launch of the integrated Dashboard will carry forward the 5T (teamwork, transparency, technology, timely completion leading to transformation) governance model. It will facilitate seamless data-driven decision-making to ensure time-bound outcomes aligned with our 5T governance model.
The State Dashboard consists of three critical components – CM Dashboard, Department Dashboard and Administrative Action Monitoring Portal.
The CM component of the State Dashboard called CM Dashboard is made public so that citizens can access it through the link https://cmdashboard.odisha.gov.in/.

Cabinet Approves MoU between Institute of Chartered Accountants of India & CA Maldives

The Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, approved the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and The Chartered Accountants of the Maldives (CA Maldives).
ICAI and CA Maldives aim to foster collaborative efforts and co-operation in enhancing Accounting Knowledge, facilitating the growth of Professional and Intellectual Development, promoting the interests of their respective members, and making a constructive impact on the progress of the accountancy profession in both the Maldives and India.

Agreement between Department of Health Research and WHO on Assistive Technology Gets Cabinet Appr...

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved a project collaboration agreement signed between the Department of Health Research (DHR) and the World Health Organization (WHO) for promoting access to high quality affordable assistive technology mainly through fostering research, innovation, and capacity building.
This collaboration aims to work towards drawing global attention toward access to assistive technology, fostering research and innovation and developing and disseminating appropriate training programmes.

Centre's Approval Sought to Appoint P. K. Gupta as New Chief Secretary of Delhi

The Arvind Kejriwal-led Government sent the name of P.K. Gupta to the Centre to appoint him as the new Chief Secretary of Delhi. Gupta, a 1989 batch IAS officer, is currently serving as additional Chief Secretary at the General Administration Department (GAD) of the Delhi Government. Presently, Naresh Kumar is the Chief Secretary of Delhi.
The move came days after the Delhi Government was given executive power in services matters, including transfer and posting of officers, in a crucial verdict by the Supreme Court.

May 20, 2023

G20's RIIG Conference on Scientific Challenges and Opportunities

As part of India's G20 presidency, Research and Innovation Initiative Gathering (RIIG) Conference on Scientific Challenges and Opportunities for a sustainable blue economy was held at Diu. The main theme of the conference was "Research and Innovation for an Equitable Society".
As per reports, over 35 foreign delegates and 40 Indian experts, delegates, and invitees participated in the conference. Several issues including Blue Economy Sectors and Opportunities, Marine Pollution, Coastal and Marine Ecosystems and Biodiversity, Deep-Sea Exploration, and New and Renewable Offshore Energy discussed in various sessions held as part of the meeting. As part of the meet, the weeklong exhibition depicting India's journey of G 20 was inaugurated at Diu. India's G 20 sherpa Amitabh Kant, Secretary of Union Science and Technology Department Shrivari Chandrasekhar Administrator of Union Territory of Diu Daman and Dadra Nagar Haveli Praful Patel were present at the inauguration ceremony.

India Launches 'Operation Karuna' to Assist Cyclone-hit Myanmar

India launched 'Operation Karuna' to assist Myanmar which was devastated by Cyclone Mocha. Four Indian Navy ships carrying relief material reached Yangon, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said.
The ships are carrying emergency food items, tents, essential medicines, water pumps, portable generators, clothes, sanitary and hygiene items, etc.
Indian Ambassador in Myanmar Vinay Kumar handed over the first batch of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) material to the Chief Minister of Yangon region.
Super cyclone Mocha hit Bangladesh and Myanmar causing widespread devastation and killing hundreds. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has said that relief agencies were ready to deliver food and essential supplies, but were awaiting approval from the military regime.

Minister of State for Communications Devusinh Chauhan Launches ORAN Test Bed Project

Minister of State for Communications Devusinh Chauhan launched Open Radio Access Network (ORAN) test bed project for conformance, certification and interoperability testing of O-RAN based solutions at a function in New Delhi.
It will facilitate testing of ORAN elements and will facilitate development of fully indigenous 5G radio network in India. The Minister also released a Postal Stamp to mark the glorious 20 Years of Universal Service Obligation Fund of Ministry of Communications. It provides telecom facilities in rural and remote areas of the country.

May 19, 2023

Arjun Ram Meghwal Replaces Kiren Rijiju as Law Minister

Kiren Rijiju was removed as Law Minister. In the government's cabinet shuffle, Rijiju was replaced by Arjun Ram Meghwal, who was assigned the independent charge as Minister of State in the Ministry of Law and Justice, in addition to his existing portfolios. Kiren Rijiju was given the portfolio of the Ministry of Earth Sciences. Union Minister Jitendra Singh was holding charge of the Ministry of Earth Sciences. President Droupadi Murmu, as advised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reallocated portfolios among ministers in the Union Council of Ministers.

Pramod Bhasin New Chairman of Data Security Council of India

Genpact founder Pramod Bhasin wasn appointed the new chairman of the Data Security Council of India (DSCI). Bhasin is currently also the chairman of Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER).
He succeeded Rajendra S. Pawar, the chairman and cofounder of NIIT Group. Pawar served as the chairman of DSCI for a period of three years prior to this transition.
Bhasin established Genpact in 1996 and led it until 2011, shaping the business process industry in India.

Union Minister Jitendra Singh Inaugurates 8th All India Pension Adalat in Delhi

Union Minister Jitendra Singh is set to inaugurate the 8th All India Pension Adalat in Delhi. This initiative, organised by the Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare, aims to resolve chronic pension-related cases. Additionally, the Minister will preside over the 50th pre-retirement counselling (PRC) workshop, providing retiring civil employees with essential information and guidance for a smooth transition into retirement.
The All India Pension Adalat, launched on an experimental basis in 2017, has been instrumental in resolving pensioners' grievances efficiently. Through the integration of technology and a collaborative approach, stakeholders involved in each case are brought together on a common platform, ensuring timely resolution of pension-related issues. In the previous seven adalats, a total of 24,218 cases were taken up, with 17,235 cases successfully resolved.

May 18, 2023

Govt. Appoints Anil Kumar Jain as New PNGRB Chairman

The government appointed seasoned bureaucrat and gas sector expert Anil Kumar Jain as the new chairman of the oil and gas sector regulatory body, PNGRB.
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment of Jain, who retired as coal secretary in October 2022, as the new chairman of the Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB).
Jain's appointment as the Chairperson PNGRB is for a period of five years from the date assumption of charge of the post or till attaining the age of 65 years, or until further orders, whichever is the earliest.
Bihar-born, 1986-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre filled a position that has been lying vacant since Dinesh Kumar Sarraf retired on December 4, 2020.

PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates International Museum Expo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the International Museum Expo 2023 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
The International Museum Expo is a significant event organised as part of the ongoing Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, commemorating the 47th International Museum Day (IMD).
The Museum Expo seeks to facilitate a comprehensive dialogue among museum professionals, fostering their evolution into cultural centers that play a crucial role in India's cultural diplomacy.
During the inauguration, the Prime Minister virtually unveiled a walkthrough of the upcoming National Museum located at the North and South Blocks.
The Mascot of the International Museum Expo is an artistic representation inspired by the iconic Dancing girl sculpture in the Chennapatnam art style.

Siddaramaiah Karnataka CM, Shivakumar His Deputy

Siddharamaiah was named as the next Chief Minister of Karnataka and state Congress chief D. K. Shivakumar as his deputy.
A decision to this effect was reached following parleys at the residence of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.
The state cabinet to be sworn in along with the CM is expected to have 20 ministers.
Siddharamaiah again emerged on top of the Karnataka power game having held sway since his entry to the Congress in 2006.
Siddharamaiah was the CM in 2013 also when the Congress had mustered a majority after 14 years since 1999.

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