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NATIONAL AFFAIRS - June 2017

Jun 2017

Jan 13, 2025

PM Inaugurates Z-Morh Tunnel

The Z-Morh tunnel, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marks a significant step in creating a year-round strategic corridor between Kashmir and Ladakh. The tunnel is critical for ensuring continuous access to Sonamarg, a popular tourist destination, which was previously inaccessible during the winter months due to snow and avalanches. Built under the Thajiwas Glacier, it bypasses landslide-prone areas and includes an intelligent traffic management system to enhance safety and control vehicle flow. The tunnel will boost winter tourism in Kashmir and support military logistics to Ladakh.

Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025

Department of Youth Affairs, under the leadership of Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya organised the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue from in January 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event, which was a re-imagination of the National Youth Festival, aimed to provide a unique platform for youth to present innovative solutions for Viksit Bharat. It offered young leaders an opportunity to engage directly with policymakers, national and global icons while contributing their ideas for shaping the nation's future. Young leaders throughout the country participated in various events and articulated their ideas of Viksit Bharat with participation of close to 30 lakh youth.
The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025 commenced with an exciting array of activities. Participants engaged in thematic presentations and competitions focusing on 10 identified themes which are:
Tech for Viksit Bharat
Vikas Bhi Virasat Bhi
Empowering Youth for Viksit Bharat
Enhancing Productivity in Agriculture
Making India the Startup Capital of the World
Making India a Sporting and FIT Nation
Making India the Global Manufacturing Powerhouse
Steering India Towards a Sustainable Future
Building the Infrastructure for the Future
Empowering Women and Improving Social Indicators

India Announces Investment of Rs. 50,000 Crore in National Waterways Over 5 Years

In a move to enhance the country's inland water transport infrastructure, the Indian government announced an investment of Rs. 50,000 crore over the next five years. This initiative aims to develop and improve national waterways, promoting sustainable and efficient transportation.
New Waterways and Green Shipping: Approximately 50% of the total investment is earmarked for the development of new national waterways and the promotion of green shipping initiatives. This includes the introduction of 1,000 green vessels to bolster eco-friendly transportation.
Expansion of Water Metro Projects: Building on the success of Kochi's Water Metro project, the government plans to extend similar projects to 15 cities, including Guwahati, enhancing urban water transport connectivity.
Infrastructure Development: The plan includes constructing six floating steel jetties on the river Godavari (National Waterway 4) at locations such as Gandipochamma Temple, Pochavaram, and Perantapalli village in Andhra Pradesh, facilitating better access and trade opportunities.
The Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC), established in 2023, plays a pivotal role in this initiative, fostering collaboration between central and state governments to maximise the economic potential of inland water bodies.

Jan 12, 2025

SECI Secures "Excellent" Rating in MoU Performance for FY 2023-24

Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI) achieved "Excellent" rating for its performance under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) for the financial year 2023-24, earning a score of 96 out of 100. This achievement highlights SECI's unwavering dedication to operational excellence and upholding the highest standards of corporate governance.
As a leading Central Public Sector Enterprise, SECI plays a pivotal role in the development and expansion of renewable energy (RE) capacity in India, with a cumulative awarded generation capacity exceeding 73 GW as of December 31, 2024. SECI is the premier Renewable Energy Implementing Agency (REIA) in the country, continuously working to meet climate goals and drive sustainable development.

Jan 11, 2025

Union Health Ministry Organises National Workshop on Non-Communicable Diseases

The Union Health Ministry in collaboration with the Government of Telangana, successfully hosted a two-days National Workshop on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). The workshop, which brought together key stakeholders including Principal Secretaries (Health), Mission Director-National Health Mission and other senior officers from all the States and Union Territories, health professionals, and policymakers from across the country, focused on strengthening strategies for the prevention, screening, management, and treatment of NCDs.

Jan 10, 2025

Pakistan, Bangladesh Invited For an 'Undivided India'

India has invited Pakistan and Bangladesh, among other neighbouring countries to participate in an 'undivided India' seminar being organised to mark 150 years of the India Meteorological Department. This is a first-of-its-kind initiative by the government to keep differences aside and celebrate the shared history of the Indian subcontinent in unison.
Invites were sent to Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Maldives, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. Besides the subcontinent, invitations were sent to officials from the Middle East, Central and Southwest Asia too.
The India Meteorological Department was established on January 15, 1875. However, weather observatories had been set up much earlier. The first meteorological observatories were established by the British East India Company. The Calcutta Observatory started in 1785, the Madras Observatory in 1796 and the Bombay Observatory in 1826. Many more were set up in the early 19th century, peppered across the Indian subcontinent.

Jan 09, 2025

Tripura Emblem Gets MHA Nod

The Centre approved an emblem or logo for the Tripura government, as was proposed by the state, CM Manik Saha said. He added that it would highlight the culture and history of the state.
The emblem has the national emblem of India within the outline of the map of Tripura, and the map is placed inside a saffron circle. It also has Government of Tripura written below the circle.

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