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Dec 06, 2017

Technology and Innovation Support Centre Sets up in Punjab

India’s first Technology and Innovation Support (TISC) has been set up at Punjab State Council for Science and Technology (PSCST). It has been set up by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) at the United Nations through the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP). The centre was inaugurated by Roshan Sunkaria. The centre will serve as a gateway to connect innovators of the region with global TISC network.

Dec 05, 2017

Sharad Yadav Disqualified as Rajya Sabha Member

Two Janata Dal members- former president Sharad Yadav and Ali-Anwar- were tonight disqualified as members of the Rajya Sabha by its Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu. The JD(U) had sought their disqualification on the grounds that they had attended a rally of opposition parties in Patna in violation of its direction.

Rahul Gandhi set to Take Over as Party’s President

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi is set to take over as the party’s president on December 11 after he was the only one to file the nomination for the post. Gandhi will take over the reins of the party from his mother Sonia Gandhi who has steered the party for the past 19 years.He will be the sixth member of the Nehru-Gandhi family to occupy the party’s highest position in its 131 years of existence.

15th Finance Commission Holds its First Meeting

The 15th Finance Commission, held its first meeting and decided to hold wide-ranging consultations with all stake holders. The meeting was held under the Chairmanship of NK Singh.The panel held prelimary discussions on terms of reference for the 15th Finance Commission. The Commission recognised that there was also a need to undertake analytical papers, analysis from leading research organisations within the country and elsewhere to suitable address the terms of reference.

Dec 04, 2017

IT Park for Differently-Abled in Hyderabad

Billed as the first such initiative in the world, a dedicated information technology park for persons with disabilities is being set up near Hyderabad. The Telangana government in association with Vindhya E- Infomedia Pvt. Ltd, will establish the IT campus in public private partnership mode at Shamshabad near Hyderabad international airport. The IT park will have facilities for training, residential quarters and delivery centres for domestic and international clients and will create jobs for 2,000 physically challenged persons over the next five years.

Legal framework for Int’l Solar Alliance takes effect

The International Solar Alliance (ISA), conceived as an exclusive group of countries lying fully or partially between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, is likely to extend its footprint beyond the tropics. The alliance, India’s brainchild, which was launched jointly with France on November 30, 2015, will come into force on Wednesday. Germany, South Korea, Mongolia and Nepal have approached the ISA for membership with voting rights. The global body will consider the issue in the meeting of its steering committee, which includes India and France, next year. The ISA was conceived by India as there was no exclusive body to address the solar technology deployment needs of solar resource-rich countries. Most of these countries are geographically located for optimal absorption of the sun’s rays. There is a great amount of sunlight for almost 300 days a year in these countries which can lead to cost-effective solar power.

Dec 03, 2017

India re-elected to Maritime Council

India has been re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organisation, under a category that represents nations with the largest interests in international seaborne trade. India secured the second highest number of votes from member countries, just after Germany’s 146 and ahead of Australia’s 143.

Bangladesh Army Chief to Review IMA Parade

The Chief of the Army Staff of Bangladesh will be the reviewing officer for December 9 passing out parade at the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun. Bangladesh Army Chief General Abu Belal Muhammad Shafiul Huq will review the parade at the academy’s fabled drill square in the backdrop of the historic Chetwode building.

Dec 02, 2017

BJP Wins 14 Mayoral Seats in UP

The BJP swept the civic elections by winning 14 out of 16 mayoral seats. Sanyukta Bhatia became the first woman Mayor of Lucknow (reserved for women).

Mehbooba to be Elected PDP President

CM Mehbooba Mufti is set to be re-elected unopposed as the President of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the sixth term in a row. The President is elected for a three-year term.

Exercise- Ajeya Warrior- 2017 Kicks Off

'Exercise Ajeya Warrior- 2017’, a 14-day training exercise of the Indian and British Armies, kicked off at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges near the Sri Ganganagar- Bikaner highway. The training contingent comprises one company (about 120 personnel) each from the 20th battalion of the Rajputana Rifles and the 1st Battalion of the Royal Anglian Regiment. The aim of this exercise is to build and promote bilateral relations and enhance interoperability while sharing experiences between the two armies.

Lt. Gen Naravane Appointed as ARTRAC Chief

Lt. Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane took over as the 20th General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Shimla-based Army Training Command (ARTRAC). He took over from Let. Gen DR Soni.

India Starts Building 6 Nuclear- Powered Attack Submarines

Faced with a belligerent China, India has launched its project to build sixnuclear- powered attack submarines. Nuclear power will allow greater endurance under sea as the submarines need not surface for ‘breathing’.

Draft Law Proposed Triple Talaq to b Non-Bailable Offence

Muslim men pronouncing instant triple talaq can get a three-year jail term, a draft law that declares it “illegal” and “void” has proposed. According to the draft law, which will be applicable to the whole of India, except Jammu and Kashmir, pronouncing instant triple talaq will also attract a fine. It will be a non-bailable and cognisable offence. The draft ‘Muslim Women Protection of Rights on Marriage Bill” has been sent to state governments, to seek their views, and to respond to it urgently as the plan is to bring it in the winter session of Parliament.

Government Approves National Nutrition Plan

The Union Cabinet has approved a national plan, with a budget of Rs. 9,046 crore, to cut major indicators of malnutrition by at least 2% a year and ensure adequate nutrition for adolescent girls, pregnant women, mothers, and children. The National Nutrition Mission will be run by the Centre and states in the finance sharing ratio of 60:40. The mission would have a three-year period and commence in a phased manner from 2017-18. The mission will monitor all existing anti-nutrition plans and steer them in the right direction with a focus on deliverables. The NNM, as an apex body, will monitor, supervise, fix targets and guide the nutrition-related interventions across the ministries by mapping schemes contributing towards addressing mal-nutrition, introducing convergence and technology based real time monitoring systems and incentivising anganwadi workers for using digital tools and social audits.

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