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NATIONAL AFFAIRS - September 2016

Sep 2016

Jul 23, 2024

Meghalaya Government Launches its Own OTT Platform 'Hello Meghalaya'

Set with an aim to promote language, the state government launched its very own OTT platform 'Hello Meghalaya', at LARITI International Center for Performing Arts and Culture.
Meghalaya became the second state after Kerala to launch an OTT platform to cater the youth population that intends to engage them in productive activities and enable economic growth.
The platform provides content ranging from Movies, Music Videos, short films and many more.
For film makers the platform provides up to Rs. 5 lakh per film, with additional funding for nationally or internationally acclaimed films.

PM Modi Inaugurates World Heritage Committee's 46th Session in New Delhi

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi inaugurated the 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The World Heritage Committee meets annually and is responsible for managing all matters on World Heritage and deciding on sites to be inscribed on the World Heritage list. India is hosting the World Heritage Committee Meeting for the first time.
Applauding the World Heritage Committee, the Prime Minister said that hosting this program is a matter of pride for India. He highlighted that North East India's historic Maidam has been nominated to enter UNESCO's popular World Heritage List. "This is India's 43rd World Heritage Site and North East India's first heritage to get the status of Cultural World Heritage."

NITI Aayog Releases Report on 'Electronics: Powering India's Participation in Global Value Chains'

NITI Aayog unveiled its report titled 'Electronics: Powering India's Participation in Global Value Chains'. This report is the outcome of extensive analysis of India's electronics sector including its scopes and challenges. The report lays down the roadmap for the country to become a global manufacturing hub in electronics manufacturing.
In the current scenario, 70% of international trade comprises Global Value Chain (GVC) items emphasising the critical need for India to enhance its GVC participation. This can be achieved by prioritizing sectors such as electronics, semiconductors, automobiles, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, which play a significant role in the GVC landscape. Within GVCs, the electronics sector holds a significant position as nearly 80% of electronics exports come from GVCs.

Jul 22, 2024

Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy Inaugurates National Landslide Forecasting Centre

Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy inaugurated the National Landslide Forecasting Centre (NLFC) at GSI, Dharitri Campus, Salt Lake City, Kolkata. Minister also launched the Bhusanket Web Portal and Bhooskhalan Mobile App. The programme was graced by dignitaries from various disaster management agencies and stakeholder organisations besides Director General, GSI, Janardan Prasad, and other senior officials of the organisation.
The NLFC is a pioneering initiative aimed at landslide hazard mitigation in India. It will in due course issue early warning bulletins for all landslide-prone states, operationalizing the regional Landslide Early Warning System (LEWS) nationwide by 2030. Equipped with advanced technology, the NLFC will provide early information to local administration and communities, update landslide inventories, and integrate real-time rainfall and slope instability data for enhanced forecasting accuracy.

Jul 21, 2024

"Rajiv Gandhi Civils Abhayahastam" Launched By Telangana CM

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy launched a unique programme to provide financial assistance to the Civil Services aspirants from Telangana, under which the candidates who qualify for the Mains exams will be provided with Rd.1 lakh for preparation.
This scheme is named 'Rajiv Gandhi Civils Abhayahastam'. It will be helpful to about 400 candidates from Telangana region who qualify for the Mains every year. Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCCL) will provide the assistance as a part of its 'Nirmaan' programme.
Candidates from the SC, ST, OBC, Women and the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) category are eligible for the scheme but their family annual income must be below Rs. 8 lakh. The applicants must be permanent residents of Telangana.

UP Govt. Forms a State Capital Region on the Lines of NCR

The Uttar Pradesh government issued a notification for the formation of a State Capital Region (SCR) which would include Lucknow and five other adjoining districts along the lines of the National Capital Region (NCR) in Delhi.
Uttar Pradesh governor Anandiben Patel officially designated the area surrounding Lucknow as the Uttar Pradesh State Capital Region.
The newly formed SCR comprises the districts Lucknow, Hardoi, Sitapur, Unnao, Rae Bareli and Barabanki with a total area of 27,826 square km.
The UP State Capital Region comprising Lucknow, Hardoi, Sitapur, Unnao, Rae Bareli and Barabanki, is formed keeping in mind the population pressure on the capital city, said chief minister Yogi Adityanath who initiated this project in September 2022.

Vinay Kwatra Appointed as India's New Ambassador to the U.S.

Former Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra was appointed as India's next Ambassador to the United States, as confirmed by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Kwatra filled the position that has been vacant since Taranjit Sandhu's retirement in January 2024.
Kwatra, who served as the Foreign Secretary of India from May 1, 2022, to July 14, 2024, brings a wealth of diplomatic experience to his new role. He joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1988 and has held various significant positions throughout his career.
Kwatra started his career in India's Permanent Mission in Geneva and worked as a desk officer in Delhi handling UN matters.

Jul 20, 2024

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju inaugurates 'Lok Samvardhan Parv' at Delhi Haat in New Delhi

As part of its 100 days' programme, the Ministry of Minority Affairs is organising "Lok Samvardhan Parv" to showcase the schemes, programmes and achievements of the Ministry and also highlighting the activities undertaken in convergence with partner organisations and success stories under its various schemes.
The Lok Samvardhan Parv was inaugurated by Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs. The Minister released a Coffee table book on schemes and achievements of Ministry of Minority Affairs. Further, a Credit Plan of National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (NMDFC) for extending credit of over Rs.1000 crores to over 2.5 lakh beneficiaries during 2024-25 was also released by the Minister.

'Utkrishtata ki Ore Badhte Kadam' Event, Organised by MoHUA

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) organised an event in July 2024, named 'Utkrishtata ki Ore Badhte Kadam'. Celebrating Achievements, Inspiring Excellence to felicitate best performers under PM Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Yojana and Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM).
The event was attended by Manohar Lal, Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, as Chief Guest, Tokhan Sahu, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, Anurag Jain, Secretary, MoHUA and senior officials from Central Government, State Governments, Lending Institutions, Digital Payment Aggregators, key partners and most importantly, the beneficiaries of DAY-NULM and PM SVANidhi.
The event was organised to commemorate the outstanding accomplishments of the year 2023-24 and express gratitude to the stakeholders whose tireless efforts were instrumental in achieving those milestones.

UPSC chairperson Manoj Soni Resigns

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) chairperson Manoj Soni resigned due to personal reasons, almost five years before his tenure was to end in 2029. However, sources said Soni's resignation was not related to the controversy surrounding probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, who allegedly submitted fraudulent disability and caste certificates to get selected.
Manoj Soni became a member of the UPSC, a constitutional body, in 2017. On May 16, 2023, he took over as chairperson of the commission, which conducts the civil services exam (CSE) to recruit candidates into top government services like IAS, IPS, IFS.
The Royal Commission on the superior Civil Services in India was set up under the chairmanship of Lord Lee of Fareham by the British Government in 1923. With equal numbers of Indian and British members, the commission submitted its report in 1924, recommending setting up of a Public Service Commission. The Lee Commission proposed that 40% of future entrants should be British, 40% Indians directly recruited, and 20% Indians promoted from the provincial services.
This led to the establishment of the first Public Service Commission on October 1, 1926 under the chairmanship of Sir Ross Barker.

'The Future Is Now' As the Theme for IMC 2024: J.M. Scindia

The theme of the India Mobile Congress 2024, to be held from October 15 to 18, 2024 'The Future is Now', was unveiled by Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region. The theme signifies how India stands at the heart of the technological evolution and IMC 2024 bringing together global leaders, visionaries, pioneers, and innovators to collaborate and actively shape the technologies transforming our world today, where the future isn't just a concept, it's happening.
The event aims to showcase more than 900 technology use case scenarios, host 100+ sessions and talks by more than 600 speakers.
IMC 2024 will bring an urgent and engaging narrative, reminding that the technologies we once dreamed of are now an active part of our daily lives and will encourage attendees to delve into the latest advancements in domains like 6G, AI, Semiconductors, Broadcasting, Electronics manufacturing, Satcom, Quantum, and Security etc. India Mobile Congress 2024 will serve as a perfect platform to showcase innovative solutions, services and state-of-the-art use cases for industry, government, academics, startups and other key stakeholders in the technology ecosystem.

Jul 19, 2024

Climate Conference 2024

The Climate Conference 2024, themed "Decoding the Green Transition for India," took place on January 12, 2024, in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Organized by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, the event focused on the pivotal role of the private sector, climate tech Startups and institutional investors in mobilizing financial resources and technical capabilities.
The goal was to leverage government efforts, engage civil society and communities, and develop innovative climate services and adaptation technologies.
The Conference was organised under the Green Climate Fund Readiness Programme with Delivery Partner UNDP India and supported by Knowledge Partner Avaana Capital.

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