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NATIONAL AFFAIRS - November 2014

Nov 2014

Jul 09, 2025

NTPC Simhadri Celebrates 28th Raising Day with Pride and Purpose

NTPC Simhadri, one of India's premier thermal power stations, celebrated its 28^th Raising Day at its administrative premises located in Parawada, Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh. The occasion marked nearly three decades of dedication, innovation, and community-focused progress.
The event began with Sameer Sharma, Executive Director and Head of Project, hoisting the NTPC flag, followed by a rendition of the NTPC anthem. This solemn moment was attended by employees, officials, and invited guests, reinforcing the unity and spirit of the organisation.
Establishment in 1997, Simhadri holds the distinction of being NTPC's first coastal-based power station, a milestone that has shaped its unique identity within the national energy landscape.

National Commission for Scheduled Castes Submits its Annual Report 2023-24 to the President of India

In line with its Constitutional mandate, the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) submitted its Annual Report for 2023-24 to the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhawan, in New Delhi. The delegation was led by Chairman, NCSC, Kishor Makwana; Members (NCSC), Love Kush Kumar and Vaddepalli Ramchander, and the Secretary (NCSC), Gudey Srinivas, IAS.
As per the mandate given to the NCSC under Article 338 of the Constitution of India, the Commission has to present a report to the President of India annually and at such other times, on the working of the Constitutional Safeguards for the Scheduled Castes. The report includes recommendations for measures to be taken by the Union and the State Governments for the effective implementation, as well as for the protection, welfare, and socio-economic development of the Scheduled Castes.

India and Brazil Sign Six Key Pacts

India and Brazil signed six agreements during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit, covering cooperation in security, digital infrastructure, renewable energy, agriculture, and intellectual property.
The agreements include a pact on combating international terrorism and transnational organised crime, as well as a memorandum on the exchange of large-scale digital solutions to support digital transformation.
India and Brazil also announced the establishment of a ministerial-level mechanism to monitor trade, commerce, and investment between the two countries.

Rebuilt British-Era Bridge in Mumbai Named After Operation Sindoor

The reconstructed Carnac Road Over Bridge (ROB) in South Mumbai was renamed as 'Sindoor Bridge', a nomenclature inspired by India's military action in May against Pakistan to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack.
The British-era bridge was inaugurated by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
The east-west connector, earlier known as the Carnac Bridge was named after former Bombay Province Governor James Rivett Carnac, who held the office from 1839 to 1841.

Jul 08, 2025

Bihar Approves 35 per cent Job Quota for Women

The Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government approved 35 per cent reservation in all state government jobs for women who are permanent residents of the state.
The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, which also cleared 43 other key proposals.
The cabinet also approved the formation of the Bihar Youth Commission, aimed at empowering the state's youth and expanding their access to employment and skill development.
The commission will serve as an advisory body to the state government on all matters related to youth development. It will coordinate with various departments to enhance access to education, skill training, and employment opportunities.
The commission will include one chairperson, two vice-chairpersons, and seven members.

Bihar Social Media Influencer Manish Kashyap Joins Jan Suraaj

Bihar-based social media influencer Manish Kashyap officially joined Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj, a development that came a week after his resignation from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Kashyap was accompanied by a large group of his supporters for the event. This comes months ahead of the assembly election in Bihar.

Jul 07, 2025

PM Modi in Argentina, First Bilateral Visit by an Indian PM in 57 Years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on a two-day visit of his five-nation tour that aimed to reinforce India's engagements with the Global South and focus on strengthening ties with the South American country.
This was the first bilateral visit to the South American country by an Indian Prime Minister in 57 years, and is thus historic.
PM Modi had previously visited the country in 2018 to attend the G20 Summit.
PM Modi held wide-ranging talks with President Javier Milei to further boost the India-Argentina partnership in key areas including defence, agriculture, mining, oil and gas, renewable energy, trade and investment.

Stalin Renames Govt. Hostels as 'Social Justice'

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin announced that all state-run hostels for underprivileged school and college students will now be referred to as "social justice hostels".
The change aligns with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government's core principles. There won't be any sort of discrimination, including gender or caste, under the DMK rule.
These reforms are not merely symbolic. They are part of the mission to build a future Tamil society rooted in equality, unity, and social justice.

Himachal Becomes First State to Use Face ID for Ration

Himachal Pradesh became the first state in the country to introduce Aadhaar-based face authentication (FaceAuth) for the distribution of ration to eligible beneficiaries under the Public Distribution System (PDS).
Until now, authentication was carried out using either OTP-based or biometric methods. However, frequent challenges such as SMS delivery failures and biometric mismatches at the UIDAI end were causing inconvenience to the beneficiaries.
With the launch of the FaceAuth mechanism, the process has now been streamlined and made more accessible.

Himanta Sarma Launches 'Bodoland Speaks' To Promote Peace in Region

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated 'Bodoland Speaks: From Vision to Action', an initiative of the Bodoland Territorial Council under Bodoland Happiness Mission to promote peace in the region. At the programme, he announced that all government notifications will be translated into Bodo language in all 13 districts where people of the community reside.
Sarma also conferred Bodoland Lifetime Achievers Award on 18 personalities who contributed immensely to the enrichment of folk cultures in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR).

Jul 06, 2025

Puri to Become Odisha's Sixth Municipal Corporation

Puri, a famous pilgrimage and tourist town in Odisha, will now become a municipal corporation, as announced by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. This move came ahead of the Bahuda Yatra and is aimed at improving basic facilities in the town, which sees large numbers of visitors every year.
Puri will now join Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Sambalpur, Berhampur, and Rourkela as the sixth municipal corporation in Odisha. The new status will help improve roads, cleanliness, water supply, drainage, and other civic services in Puri. Areas around Puri city, including 7–8 nearby gram panchayats from Puri Sadar and Brahmagiri blocks, will also be included in the new corporation.

India and Trinidad & Tobago Sign Six New Agreements to Boost Ties

India and Trinidad & Tobago signed six key agreements in Port of Spain to improve their partnership in many areas. These include work in infrastructure, medicine, culture, and sports. The deals were signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country. This visit is seen as a big step toward building stronger ties between the two nations.
The six MoUs cover cooperation in:
Pharmaceutical standards
Quick development projects
Cultural exchange
Sports promotion
Diplomatic training
Sharing of official documents and research
The aim of these agreements is to create more jobs, better services, and stronger people-to-people connections between India and Trinidad & Tobago.

Amit Shah Lays Foundation Stone of India's First National Cooperative University in Gujarat

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah laid the foundation stone of the country's first national-level cooperative university, Tribhuvan Sahkari University (TSU) in Anand, Gujarat. The event marked a historic step toward institutionalising education and research in the cooperative space.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel, Assembly Speaker Shankar Chaudhary, Union Ministers of State for Cooperation Krishan Pal Gurjar and Muralidhar Mohol, as well as Gujarat's Education and Cooperation Ministers Rishikesh Patel and Jagdish Vishwakarma, were present at the foundation-laying ceremony.
The establishment of Tribhuvan Sahkari University (TSU) is being hailed as a forward-looking initiative aimed at transforming India's cooperative landscape.

Jul 05, 2025

Lucknow, Pune, Indore Ranked among India's Top-Performing Municipal Bodies

Municipal corporations of Lucknow, Pune, and Indore were recognised among the best-performing urban local bodies during the first national conference of ULBs held in Gurugram.
At the National Level Conference of Urban Local Bodies of States and Union Territories in Gurugram's Manesar, public representatives and administrative officers from these cities shared their best practices with counterparts from other states, fostering a collaborative exchange of innovative urban development strategies.

Northern Region Ministers' Conference on Civil Aviation Held in Dehradun

Northern Region Ministers' Conference on Civil Aviation 2025, organised by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, was held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand with the broad vision of 'unlocking the vast potential of aviation sector in the country', as put by the Union Minister of Civil Aviation Kinjarappu Rammohan Naidu.
The session witnessed the participation of Ministers and senior officials from States/UTs of Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Ladakh and Chandigarh, along with senior officials from Ministry of Civil aviation including Samir Kumar Sinha, Secretary, Civil Aviation; Fiaz Ahmed Kidwai, DG DGCA; Vipin Kumar, Chairman, Airports Authority of India and Rajesh Nirwan, DG BCAS.
Participation of over 100 aviation industry players exemplified the significance of having closer collaboration with the State Governments.

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