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NATIONAL AFFAIRS - May 2017

May 2017

Feb 06, 2025

Third India-Japan Steel Dialogue Organised to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation in the Steel Sector

The 3^rd India-Japan Steel Dialogue was successfully held at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, jointly organised by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Japan, and the Ministry of Steel, India. The dialogue was co-chaired by Mr. Vinod Kumar Tripathi, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Steel, Government of India, and Mr. Hideyuki Urata, Deputy Director General, METI, Japan, leading the respective delegations from both nations.
During the discussions, both sides exchanged insights on the current economic developments in India and Japan, an overview of the steel sector in both countries, the latest trends in the steel industry, the status of steel trade between the two countries, and the international steel market. The Indian delegation highlighted strategic initiatives by the Government of India to promote ease of doing business, sustained growth in steel demand driven by infrastructure investment, and concrete steps such as the release of the Green Steel Report and the Taxonomy of Green Steel. Additionally, India's firm resolve to promote research and development in the sector, coupled with demographic advantages, presents significant opportunities for Japanese investors.

India Joins Countries Banning AI on Govt. Devices

Indian Finance Ministry asked employees to stop the use of Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT and DeepSeek for official purposes citing sensitive government data. The ministry repeatedly said the use of such platforms breaches the confidentiality of government documents and data.

Feb 05, 2025

Sumita Dawra Chairs a Roundtable on Enhancing Social Security Coverage and Care Support for Women

In line with the vision for a Viksit Bharat@2047 – driven by women led development wherein 70% of women engaged in economic activities, laid out in the Union Budget 2025-26, a Roundtable Discussion on providing social security and care support to women was held in New Delhi under the chairpersonship of Ms. Sumita Dawra, Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment. Organised in collaboration with UNICEF, the meeting was attended by senior officials from Ministry of Labour & Employment, Ministry of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, and representatives from international organisations (UNICEF, UNDP, ILO, World Bank) and academia (VVGNLI, IEG).

MeitY and IIT Indore Launch AgriHub for Agritech Excellence

The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) and IIT Indore launched AgriHub, a state-of-the-art AI-driven Centre of Excellence (CoE) aimed at transforming Indian agriculture. AgriHub seeks to address critical challenges in agriculture, such as drought, floods, and low productivity, through the integration of AI, Machine Learning (ML), and Deep Learning (DL). The initiative will empower farmers, researchers, and agribusinesses by fostering technological innovation, start-up incubation, and industry collaborations.

Feb 04, 2025

Braille-Enabled Version of Indian Constitution Launched

Governor of Karnataka Thawar Chand Gehlot launched a Braille-enabled version of the Indian Constitution, to mark 75 years of the Constitution.
The project was done in collaboration with Sankara Eye Hospital Bengaluru and CII Young Indians (Yi) Bengaluru.
This initiative aims to empower those who are blind or have low vision by enabling them to read and understand their rights and responsibilities as citizens.
The Braille version will be distributed to key institutions, ensuring wider access.

Karnataka to Implement 'Right to Die with Dignity' Order of Supreme Court

The Karnataka government ordered the establishment of medical boards in state hospitals to process requests for dignified deaths through execution of living wills of terminally ill patients.
This decision follows a 2023 Supreme Court ruling that recognised the right to die with dignity as part of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution.
Karnataka is the second State to implement this after Kerala.

Secretary, Ministry of Steel, Sandeep Poundrik Chairs the Stakeholders' Meeting to Review the Pre...

The Secretary, Ministry of Steel, Sandeep Poundrik, chaired a high-level stakeholders' meeting to discuss the upcoming 'India Steel 2025' event, scheduled to take place on April 24-26, 2025. The meeting was attended by senior Government officials, Ambassadors of Nations important in the steel value chain and representatives of key States, Chairman and Managing Directors (CMDs) of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and senior officers of leading private industries also participated in the Meeting.

Feb 03, 2025

'Operation Eleven' To Manage Crowd during Maha Kumbh's 3rd 'Amrit Snan'

The Uttar Pradesh government put into place a special crowd management plan named 'Operation Eleven' for the 'Amrit Snan' on Basant Panchami at Maha Kumbh.
The plan, devised under strict instructions from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, ensures a "one-way traffic route" for devotees and smooth movement on pontoon bridges. To prevent overcrowding at the Triveni ghats, additional police forces were deployed and barricades were increased.

Feb 02, 2025

Indian Railways Launches 'SwaRail' SuperApp for Beta Testing

The Ministry of Railways introduced the super app 'SwaRail', a one-stop solution offering comprehensive railway services to the public. Currently in beta testing, the app is available for download on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. A key focus of the App is enhancing user experience with a seamless and clean user interface (UI). It integrates various railway services, eliminating the need for multiple applications and reducing space consumption on user devices.
Developed by the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) the SuperApp integrates all public-facing applications of Indian Railways into a single platform. The App caters to a wide range of user needs.

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