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NATIONAL AFFAIRS - September 2015

Sep 2015

Nov 19, 2024

Sanjay Murthy Next CAG

President Droupadi Murmu appointed 1989 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer K. Sanjay Murthy as the new Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG).
The appointment came two days ahead of the completion of the incumbent Girish Chandra Murmu's tenure. Murmu was appointed CAG in August 2020.

Ex-Delhi Minister Kailash Gahlot Joins BJP

Former Delhi Transport and Environment Minister Kailash Gahlot joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), a day after he stepped down from his ministerial duties and also resigned from the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in India's national capital.
Gahlot joined the BJP in the presence of Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and other party leaders. He had earlier arrived at the party's office in New Delhi.
His induction into the BJP came just months before the assembly elections in New Delhi.

Italy-India Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029

Aware of the unparalleled potential of the India Italy Strategic partnership, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Italy Ms. Giorgia Meloni during their meeting at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil decided to give it further impetus through the following focused, time bound initiatives and joint plan of strategic action. To this end, Italy and India agree to:
Political Dialogue
Maintain meetings and reciprocal visits, on a regular basis, between Heads of Government, Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Defence, including on the sidelines of multilateral events.
Economic Cooperation and Investments
Leverage the work of the Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation and of the Italy-India Joint Working Group on Food Processing, to increase bilateral trade, market access and investment, especially in sectors with high potential such as transportation, agricultural products and machinery, chemical-pharmaceuticals, wood and furniture, critical and emerging technologies, food processing, packaging and cold chain, green technologies and sustainable mobility, including through co-development and co-production and joint ventures between large companies and SMEs.
Connectivity
Foster cooperation on sustainable transport in the context of environment sustainability and climate change.
Science, Technology, IT, Innovation and Start-ups
Expand cooperation on critical and emerging technologies, forging technology value chains partnerships in both countries in sectors such as telecom, artificial intelligence, and digitalization of services.
Space Sector
Expand the cooperation between the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to include projects of common interest in Earth observation, heliophysics and space exploration with emphasis on lunar science.

Nov 17, 2024

Delhi's Sarai Kale Khan ISBT Chowk Renamed after Birsa Munda

Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced that the chowk outside the Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) bus stand in Delhi's Sarai Kale Khan will be renamed after Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
The Union Minister made the announcement at an event in Delhi where Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled a statue of Bhagwan Birsa Munda on the occasion of 'Janjatiya Gaurav Divas', the birth anniversary of the tribal independence activist.

Nov 16, 2024

Jitendra Singh Inaugurates the International 52nd Annual Conference of RSSDI

Union Minister Jitendra Singh, a nationally acclaimed Professor and Diabetologist, inaugurated the International 52nd Annual Conference of the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI), advocating proactive Diabetes prevention before the symptoms appear and in pre-diabetic stage.
The Minister emphasised the importance of pre-emptive strategies in preventing diabetes before symptoms develop, particularly among young people and pregnant women. His address highlighted the urgency of tackling India's rising diabetes burden and the essential role of early intervention in reducing its impact on public health.

Eighth South and South-West Asia Subregional Forum on SDGs

The Eighth South and South-West Asia Forum on Sustainable Development took place in New Delhi, co-hosted by the NITI Aayog of the Government of India and ESCAP, in collaboration with the UN Resident Coordinator and the Research and Information System for Developing Countries. The Subregional Forum is organised annually as the subregional preparatory meetings for the Asia Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) at the regional level and the ECOSOC High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) at the global level. ESCAP, led by its Subregional Office for South and South-West Asia, has organised the South and South-West Asia Subregional Forum with rotating co-host governments and UN Resident Coordinators since 2017. The Forum facilitates dialogue between government officials, civil society, think-tanks, private sector, experts and development partners on the designated themes and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the annual APFSD and HLPF. It offers a unique opportunity among multiple stakeholders to exchange information and reflections on SDG implementation efforts in countries and to draw common priorities and issues across the South and South-West Asia subregion. The outcomes and recommendations from the Forum feed into regional and global processes, including the abovementioned APFSD and HLPF in the following year.

Nov 15, 2024

'Know Your Medicine' App Launched to Promote Clean Sports

Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, has launched a nationwide call to action to strengthen the fight against doping in sports, urging athletes, coaches, and the entire sporting community to adopt the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) India's 'Know Your Medicine (KYM)' app.
Aimed at promoting integrity and fair play among athletes, the app provides users with a quick way to verify if a medicine or its ingredients contain prohibited substances listed by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
It supports athletes in avoiding accidental consumption of banned substances.

Amaravati Capital Project Gets Loan from World Bank and ADB

In a step forward for the development of Amaravati, the capital city of Andhra Pradesh, the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) agreed to grant a loan of Rs. 13,500 crore for its development. This financial support is aimed at creating a sustainable and inclusive city with improved infrastructure and governance.
The loan agreement was finalised following a series of negotiations between the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA), the World Bank, ADB, and the Union Finance Ministry.

AAP's Mahesh Khichi New Delhi Mayor

The Aam Aadmi Party's Mahesh Khichi elected the next mayor of Delhi, in a major boost to the ruling party in the national capital ahead of the Assembly polls due early next year (2025).
Khichi, a Dalit candidate fielded by the Arvind Kejriwal-led party, defeated the BJP's Kishan Lal by a thin margin of three votes. While Khichi got 133 votes, Lal secured 130 votes. Two votes were declared invalid.
The polls, which were delayed from April due to a protracted war of words between the AAP and the BJP, saw the Congress boycott the voting process, demanding a full term for the mayor rather than the truncated tenure now on offer.

EAM, Odisha CM Launch Pravasi Bharatiya Divas website

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Divas jointly with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar launched the website (pbdindia.gov.in) of the 18^th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in New Delhi.
The 18^th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention will be held from January 8 to 10, 2025, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The convention will provide an opportunity to the Indians living abroad to witness the rich history, cultural and spiritual heritage of Odisha.

Nov 14, 2024

Jyotiraditya Scindia Inaugurates SATRC 25

Union Minister for Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia, inaugurated the 25th Meeting of the South Asian Telecommunication Regulators' Council (SATRC-25) in New Delhi. In his keynote address, Scindia highlighted India's role as the "Voice of the Global South" and emphasised that SATRC-25 would be a vital platform for knowledge-sharing and innovative discussions on new policy and regulatory challenges.
Attendees included Heads of Regulators and affiliate members from SATRC member countries, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Iran, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
The event was organised by the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT) and hosted by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).
A three-day event brought together regional experts, international delegates, and industry representatives.
Key agenda items included radio frequency coordination, telecommunication strategies, regulatory trends, and international telecom affairs.

Power Ministers' Conference 2024: Advancing India's Energy Future

The Union Minister for Power, Manohar Lal Khattar, chaired the Conference of Power Ministers of States and Union Territories in New Delhi, aimed at addressing key issues in the power sector. The conference focused on operational performance, financial health of DISCOMs, and the integration of renewable energy. In addition to the Union Minister, the event was attended by the Minister of State for Power, Shripad Yesso Naik, as well as representatives from multiple states, including the Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, three Deputy Chief Ministers, and 12 Power Ministers.
The conference saw detailed discussions on improving the financial viability of DISCOMs, the implementation of Smart Metering, and the progress of flagship schemes such as PM-Surya Ghar Yojana. Key issues such as resource adequacy, energy storage, and the promotion of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure were also highlighted.
The launch of Powerthon Phase-II was a key highlight, focusing on integrating AI-driven solutions to address DISCOM challenges. The initiative will support up to Rs. 37 crore in financial assistance for developing 40 innovative technological solutions to improve operational efficiency.

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