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.
May 16, 2023
MEA Faces Tough Choice as Taliban Pick a New Ambassador for Delhi
The Taliban regime's decision to recall Afghan Ambassador Farid Mamundzay and appoint current Trade Counsellor Qadir Shah as the chargé d'affaires (Acting Ambassador) in his place has posed a tough decision for the government on the situation in Afghanistan and its engagement with the Taliban.
While rejecting the Taliban regime's appointment could see repercussions for India's technical mission in Kabul, accepting the Taliban's appointee would be seen as handing over the embassy in Delhi to the insurgent group that took power in Kabul in 2021, but has not received recognition from any country so far.
While most countries where Afghanistan ran missions have refused to accede to the Taliban appointments, Russia, China, Pakistan, the Central Asian states and Iran have allowed the Taliban-appointed diplomats to run the missions, and even raise the Taliban or "Islamic Emirates of Afghanistan" (IEA) flag rather than that of the democratically elected previous "Islamic Republic of Afghanistan" .
The tussle between the two became public, after Afghan media outlets published a letter from Afghans based in India accusing the existing Ambassador and other officials of corruption.
Government Makes Unique ID Mandatory for Doctors
Doctors will now have to get a Unique Identification Number (UID) to be able to practice medicine in the country, as per the new regulations by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
The UID will be generated centrally by the NMC ethics board and thereby grant the practitioner, registration in NMR and eligibility to practice medicine in India.
According to the new notification by NMC, there will be a common national medical register for all the registered medical practitioners of the country. The same will be maintained by the Ethics and Medical Registration Board (EMRB) under the NMC. This register will contain all the entries of the registered medical practitioners of all State Registers maintained by the various State Medical Councils and will have all relevant information regarding the medical practitioner.
The licence to practice medicine issued to a registered medical practitioner will be valid for a period of five years after which the medical practitioner will have to renew the licencing by making an application to the State Medical Council.
Govt. Appoints Ravneet Kaur as CCI Chairperson
The government appointed Ravneet Kaur as the Chairperson of the Competition Commission of India (CCI).
There has been no full-time Chairperson for the competition regulator since Ashok Kumar Gupta demitted office in October 2022.
CCI Member Sangeeta Verma has been acting as the Chairperson since October 2022.
The appointment of Ravneet Kaur, a 1988 Punjab cadre IAS officer, is for a period of five years or till the date of attaining the age of 65 years or until further orders, whichever is the earliest.
Himachal CM Sukhu Launches 'Him Data Portal'
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched the 'Him' data portal, a common digital platform to improve the delivery of welfare schemes by integrating real-time and accurate data of all government bodies.
Addressing a conference organised by the Bharti Institute of Public Policy of the Indian School of Business (ISB) on governance and technology in Punjab's Mohali, Sukhu said that state government agencies should collaborate, connect, and respond to the needs of the public more efficiently by accessing accurate and real-time data.
From July 2023, the Himachal Pradesh government would start the 'Him Parivar' project which will give a special digital identity to the people of the state.
FinMin Invites Applications to Appoint CEO and Chairperson of NLMC
The Finance Ministry invited applications for appointing Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and a non-executive chairperson to the board of National Land Monetisation Corporation (NLMC).
NLMC was incorporated in June 2022 as a wholly-owned government company to carry out monetisation of surplus land parcels held by various Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and government agencies.
The appointment of full-time CEO and chairman would accelerate the formulation of strategy for monetisation of the land assets of CPSEs.
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