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NATIONAL AFFAIRS - June 2017

Jun 2017

Sep 16, 2025

Amit Khare Appointed as Secretary to Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan

The government appointed former bureaucrat Amit Khare as Secretary to the new Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan.
Khare served as Adviser to the Prime Minister from October 2021, handling matters related to the social sector in the Prime Minister's Office.
He was also part of the core team that formulated and implemented the National Education Policy, 2020.
A 1985-batch Jharkhand cadre IAS officer Mr. Khare is a graduate of St. Stephen's College in Delhi, and holds a postgraduate degree in Business Administration from IIM Ahmedabad.
He is widely noted for his role in exposing the 'fodder scam' of Bihar.
He was also served as Secretary Information and Broadcasting and Secretary Higher Education.
His appointment is for a period of three years from the date he assumes charge.

India Gets Licence to Scour New Part of Indian Ocean for Precious Metals

India has bagged an exploration contract from International Seabed Authority (ISA) to look for a class of precious metals in the north west Indian Ocean.
This was the first licence granted globally, for exploring polymetallic sulphur nodules in the Carlsberg Ridge.
The agreement with the Jamaica-based ISA was signed in Delhi in September 2025.

Sep 15, 2025

Om Birla Inaugurates Women Empowerment Meet in Tirupati

In a significant push toward gender equality in governance, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the National Conference on the Empowerment of Women in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, in September 2025.
The conference brought together lawmakers, policy experts, and civil society leaders to deliberate on women's participation in politics and public life.
The event hosted by the Parliamentary and Legislative Committee on Empowerment of Women.

PM Modi Inaugurates India's First Bamboo-based Ethanol Plant in Assam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India's first bamboo-based ethanol plant and laid the foundation stone for a polypropylene plant in Assam's Golaghat district in September 2025.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the inauguration of the bioethanol plant in Assam as a matter of great pride for the state.
The two projects would boost industrial growth, accelerate development, and create new opportunities for farmers and youth.
He highlighted that India is making rapid strides in green energy and renewable power generation.

Sep 14, 2025

At 160 kmph, Namo Bharat Becomes India's Fastest Train, Connecting Delhi to Meerut in Under 60 Mi...

The Namo Bharat train, operating at a maximum speed of 160 km/h on the 55-km stretch of the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), became the fastest train in the country.
Until now, semi-high-speed trains like the Gatimaan Express and Vande Bharat held the top spot, both running at 160 km/h on specific routes. However, following a June 2024 directive, their speed was capped at 130 km/h. Namo Bharat, on the other hand, touched 160 km/h on select stretches, giving commuters a taste of true rapid transit.

Sep 13, 2025

Acharya Devvrat Gets Additional Charge as Maharashtra Governor

In a significant administrative reshuffle, Acharya Devvrat, the Governor of Gujarat, assigned the additional charge of Maharashtra.
This development follows the election of C. P. Radhakrishnan as Vice-President of India, which led to the gubernatorial post in Maharashtra falling vacant.
The President of India, acting under constitutional provisions, appointed Devvrat to temporarily oversee the duties of Maharashtra's Governor, alongside his existing responsibilities in Gujarat.
This move ensures the continuity of constitutional and executive functions in the state until a new, full-time Governor is formally appointed.

Sep 12, 2025

India Participates in 4th Coast Guard Global Summit in Rome

In the 4th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) held in Rome, Italy, in September 2025, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) reaffirmed India's commitment to strengthening global maritime governance and positioning ICG as a key partner in shaping the agenda for safer, cleaner, and more secure seas.
A two-member Indian ICG delegation, led by Director General ICG Paramesh Sivamani delivered a lecture titled 'Guardians Against the Blaze: ICG's Tactical Response to Fire Emergencies', showcasing India's expertise and constructive role in advancing maritime safety and security. ICG also announced its intent to bid for the Presidency of the 5th CGGS, planned to be hosted in India in 2027.

Anupriya Patel inaugurates National Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratory Conclave in Delhi

Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Patel, inaugurated the National Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratory Conclave in New Delhi.
The Minister also released the In-Vitro Diagnostics validation portal and protocols and exuded confidence in the new IVD validation portal. It will facilitate faster, more transparent, and industry-friendly validation processes.

Fast Track Immigration - Trusted Traveller Programme Inaugurated by Amit Shah

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, inaugurated the Fast Track Immigration - Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) at Lucknow, Thiruvananthapuram, Trichy, Kozhikode, and Amritsar airports through video conferencing.
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah said that this facility will not only enhance the convenience of travellers but also provide an opportunity to introduce them to the changes taking place in the country. The next stage of enhancing travellers' convenience, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Speed, Scale, and Scope, started with this programme.

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