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NATIONAL AFFAIRS - November 2016

Nov 2016

Feb 17, 2025

India's First National Dolphin Research Centre Inaugurated

In a significant move towards wildlife conservation, India has taken a major step to protect its river ecosystems, The country has inaugurated a special center dedicated to studying and conserving a unique aquatic species.
This initiative aims to improve the health of one of the most important rivers, ensuring that its biodiversity is preserved for future generations. The centre will also raise awareness about the importance of safeguarding aquatic life.

Government to Establish Deregulation Commission to Reduce State's Role in Governance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the formation of a Deregulation Commission aimed at reducing the role of the state in governance. Speaking at the ET Now Global Business Summit, Modi emphasised the government's commitment to eliminating bureaucratic hurdles and promoting ease of doing business. This move aligns with the broader vision of transforming India into a more business-friendly and efficient economy.

Karnataka Tops Local Governance; UP Rises 10 Places

Karnataka has topped the 2024 Local Governance Performance Index, a significant milestone in the state's growth and development. The Local Governance Performance Index evaluates various aspects such as local body management, finances, capacity building, and accountability. Karnataka's strong performance highlights its effective management of local governance, surpassing Kerala, which was the leader in 2015-16.
Alongside Karnataka's achievement, Uttar Pradesh (UP) has shown remarkable improvement, climbing from 15^th to 5^th place in this year's rankings. This leap signals a positive change in UP's approach to local governance, with improvements in transparency, anti-corruption measures, and overall administrative structures.

BHARAT TEX 2025: A Premier Global Textiles Event Showcasing India's Textile Industry

BHARAT TEX 2025, one of the largest global textiles events returned with its second edition from February 14 to 17, 2025. This prestigious event, backed by the Ministry of Textiles, aims to showcase India's textile industry to the world by bringing together key stakeholders, including manufacturers, buyers, industry experts, and innovators.
The event was hosted across two major venues: (i) Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, and (ii) India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida.
With participation from over 5,000 exhibitors and 6,000 international buyers representing 110 countries, the fair witnessed a footfall of over 120,000 visitors.

Feb 16, 2025

Dharmendra Pradhan, Yogi Adityanath, and Dr. L. Murugan to Inaugurate KTS

Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan; Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath; and Union Minister of State for Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. L. Murugan inaugurated the third edition of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam in Varanasi.
The objective of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam is to rediscover, reaffirm, and celebrate the age-old links between Tamil Nadu and Kashi—two of the country's most important and ancient seats of learning. The central theme of this edition of KTS is 'Maharishi Agasthyar.'

Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh Inaugurates Indie Haat

Giriraj Singh, Minister of Textiles, inaugurated Indie Haat at the National Crafts Museum and Hastkala Academy, New Delhi. Giriraj Singh, Minister of Textiles, remarked that Indie Haat is not just an exhibition, but a celebration of India's rich textile and handicraft heritage. Through this platform, artisans and weavers are provided direct access to global markets.
The Indie Haat event, which concludes on February 18, 2025, is designed to showcase India's traditional artistry to an international audience. The participating handicraft artisans at Indie Haat represent a diverse range of craft traditions from various regions of India. Indie Haat features a vibrant display of 80 different types of handcrafted and hand-woven products, crafted by 85 artisans and weavers from across the country.

Feb 15, 2025

Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Releases Commemorative Postage Stamps on the Historic Mahakumbh 2025 at P...

The Department of Posts released a commemorative souvenir sheet with three Stamps on the Maha Kumbh 2025. The stamps were unveiled by Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, at Arail Ghat Post Office, Prayagraj.
Honouring the rich traditions of the Maha Kumbh 2025, other philatelic items, including special covers and cancellations on sacred Snan days, 'Divya, Bhavya and Digital Mahakumbh' and a picture postcard celebrating 'Prakhyat Prayagraj' were also released.

President of India Inaugurates International Women's Conference by Art of Living

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, graced the inaugural session of the International Women's Conference organised by The Art of Living in Bengaluru. Addressing the distinguished gathering, she emphasised the rising power of Indian women (Nari Shakti) and their growing contributions across science, sports, politics, arts, and culture.
President Murmu acknowledged the remarkable achievements of Indian women and their contributions in various fields. She noted that women are advancing with confidence, making their families, institutions, and the nation proud.

The Rajasthan Government Renames Two Significant British-era Landmarks

The Rajasthan government renamed two significant British-era landmarks in Ajmer to honour Indian heritage. The 132-year-old Foy Sagar Lake was renamed Varun Sagar, and the 113-year-old King Edward Memorial Bhawan was rechristened Maharishi Dayanand Vishrant Grih.
The renaming was confirmed by Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani, who emphasised that these changes reflect India's journey towards erasing colonial remnants and embracing cultural pride.

Feb 14, 2025

President's Rule Imposed in Manipur

Four days after N. Biren Singh resigned as Chief Minister, the Centre announced that President's rule was imposed in Manipur and the state assembly placed under suspended animation. This closes a chapter and opens another in the state roiled by ethnic violence since May 2023.
Before President's rule was imposed, a security plan was prepared and the state police and intelligence agencies were monitoring movements of certain individuals to prevent any untoward incident.

The 14th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum

The 14th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum (14AFAF), with the theme 'Greening the Blue Growth in Asia-Pacific' was organised in New Delhi. The Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum (AFAF) is a triennial event of the Asian Fisheries Society with its headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This 14th AFAF was jointly organised by the Asian Fisheries Society (AFS), Kuala Lumpur; Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi; the Department of Fisheries (DoF), Government of India; and the Asian Fisheries Society Indian Branch (AFSIB), Mangalore. This prestigious event was hosted in India for the 2nd time after the 8AFAF held at Kochi in 2007.
The 14th AFAF brings together key players from the fisheries and aquaculture sectors and will host around 1,000 delegates from 24 countries, including researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders.

Feb 13, 2025

Amending CLNDA: India's Gateway to Nuclear Expansion

India announced plans to amend the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act (CLNDA) and the Atomic Energy Act. The amendments aim to resolve long-standing concerns of foreign nuclear companies, facilitating investment and the execution of stalled projects like Electricité de France (EDF) – Six EPR1650 reactors in Maharashtra (Jaitapur), Westinghouse Electric Company – Six AP1000 reactors in Andhra Pradesh (Kovvada) and Expansion into Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology for future nuclear projects.
The proposed changes mark a shift from the government's earlier stance of not amending the Act and are expected to help India meet its ambitious 100 GW nuclear power capacity target by 2047.

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri Inaugurates India Energy Week 2025

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurated the third edition of the India Energy Week 2025 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi. Stating that India was not facing any energy deficit, he said that as part of adopting clean energy, the country was installing massive LNG storage infrastructure and increasing the production of bio fuels to help achieve 20% usage of green energy. The bio fuel adoption is planned to be achieved through the provision of incentives and subsidies for electrolysers.

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