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NATIONAL AFFAIRS - September 2017

Sep 2017

Nov 04, 2023

Rajnath Singh Inaugurated 'India Manufacturing Show' In Bengaluru

On November 2, 2023, the Honorable Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh, inaugurated the three-day 'India Manufacturing Show' in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
This is the sixth edition of the show. Organized jointly by Laghu Udhyog Bharti & IMS Foundation and supported by the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, this event carries the central theme of 'Make in India, Make for the World.'
The event not only serves as a platform for showcasing cutting-edge technologies and innovations but also emphasizes the significance of small-scale industries in India's economic landscape.

Mumbai Ranks Fourth In Global Housing Price Rise

According to Knight Frank's Prime Global Cities Index 2023 Mumbai recorded the fourth highest year-on-year growth in prime residential prices among global cities.
The 6.5 percent increase in prime residential prices has moved the city up by 18 places from 22nd rank in September 2022.
New Delhi and Bengaluru too recorded an upward movement in their index rankings.
NCR moved from 36th rank a year ago to 10th in September 2023 with a growth of 4.1 per cent YoY.

Nov 03, 2023

Shiv Nadar Tops the Hurun India Philanthropy List 2023

HCLTech founder Shiv Nadar and his family have retained the top spot on the EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2023.
For the fiscal year 2022-23, they made a substantial donation of Rs 2,042 crore, marking the fifth consecutive year that Nadar, aged 78, has claimed this distinguished rank.

Run for Unity' event in Lucknow on Birth Aniversary of Sardar Patel

The event was organized by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in Lucknow.
Rajnath Singh presided over 'Run for Unity' event to commemorate the 148th birth anniversary of Iron Man of India Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
The 1.5 km run was flagged off by the Raksha Mantri from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Pratima, Hazratganj and it culminated at KD Singh Babu Stadium. Thousands of people, including school children, NCC cadets, sportspersons & running enthusiasts, and HAL personnel participated in the run.

Nov 02, 2023

NMC To Launch "One Nation, One Registration Platform'' For Doctors

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has embarked on a mission to assign a unique identification number to every doctor in the country by the end of 2024. The cornerstone of this initiative is the creation of the National Medical Register (NMR).
National Medical Register (NMR) will serve as a centralized repository for doctors practicing in India. This move is expected to streamline the healthcare sector and enhance transparency.
The NMR will replace the existing Indian Medical Register (IMR) and will be accessible to the public through the NMC's website. It will offer below mentioned comprehensive information about registered doctors.

Prime Minister inaugurates, dedicates to the nation and lays the foundation stone of projects wor...

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated , dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone of projects worth about Rs 5800 crore in Mehsana , Gujarat . The projects cover various sectors like railways, roads, drinking water and irrigation .
The projects that were inaugurated and dedicated to the nation included the New Bhandu-New Sanand (N) section of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC); Doubling of Viramgam-Samakhiyali railway line; Katosan Road- Becharaji – Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL Siding) Rail Project; Recharge project of various village lakes of Vijapur taluka and Mansa taluka of Mehsana and Gandhinagar district; Valsana Barrage on Sabarmati River in Mehsana district; Two schemes for provision of drinking water in Palanpur, Banaskantha; and Dharoi Dam based Palanpur Lifeline Project – Major Works (HW) and water treatment plant of 80 MLD capacity.

Nov 01, 2023

Maharashtra Grants Kunbi Certificates to Marathas

The Maharashtra Government accepted the first report of a committee appointed to decide the procedure for granting Kunbi caste certificates to the Marathas in the Marathwada region. The process of the issuance of Kunbi certificates has begun.
Kunbi, a community associated with agriculture, is grouped under the OBC category and enjoys reservation benefits in education and government jobs.
These decisions by the government came amid activist Manoj Jarange's indefinite fast for quota for the Maratha community, and incidents of violence mainly in the Marathwada region.

Prime Minister Modi Launches 'Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)' Platform

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched 'Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)' platform for youth of the country, at Kartavya Path on the National Unity Day. In a momentous decision on October 11, 2023, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, gave its approval for the establishment of an autonomous body known as 'Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)'.
'Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)' is envisioned as a pivotal, technology-driven facilitator for youth development and youth-led development, with the overarching goal of providing equitable opportunities to empower the youth in realizing their aspirations and contributing to the creation of a 'Viksit Bharat' (developed India), across the entire spectrum of the Government.
The primary objective of Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) is to make it a whole of Government platform dedicated to the advancement of the youth. Its objectives include:
Leadership Development in the Youth
Improve the leadership skills through experiential learning by shifting from isolated physical interaction to programmatic skills
Investing in youth to make them social innovators, and leaders in the communities
Better alignment between the aspirations of the youth and the community needs
Enhanced efficiency through Convergence of existing programmes
Act as a one-stop shop for young people and Ministries
Create a centralized youth database
Improved two-way communication to connect youth government initiatives and activities of other stakeholder that engage with youth
Ensuring accessibility by creating a Phygital Ecosystem - a blend of physical and digital experiences

Oct 31, 2023

Norway to Support India's 'Hunger Project' in Uttarakhand

Norway embarked on a significant initiative to support India's 'Hunger Project' in Uttarakhand. This project aims to empower women leaders, enhance food security, and protect the environment, particularly in the ecologically sensitive region of Uttarakhand. With a budget of Rs. 44.7 million and a three-year duration until September 2026, this endeavour holds great promise for the marginalized households in the state.
The Hunger Project is primarily focused on building the capacity of elected women representatives (EWRs) and federations. These women play a vital role in strengthening local governance and, in turn, improving food security and livelihood opportunities for marginalized households. The project's emphasis on strengthening van panchayats, or forest councils, is key to achieving these objectives.
One of the main goals of the program is to enhance the leadership of women in gram panchayats, the local self-governing bodies. Empowered women leaders can play a pivotal role in conserving forests and natural resources, as well as promoting sustainable living and food security. Collaboration with van panchayats and the broader community, especially women, is a key strategy in this endeavor.

Union Finance Minister Launches Phase IV of 'Operation Sesha'

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman presided over as Chief Guest at the inaugural session of the first ever three-day-long Global Conference on Cooperation in Enforcement Matters (GCCEM) in New Delhi.
The Union Finance Minister also launched phase IV of 'Operation Sesha' by Indian Customs in collaboration with RILO Asia-Pacific and RILO Middle-East to curb the illegal trade of timber including red sanders. Sitharaman stressed on curbing of illicit trade of red sanders with emphasis on preserving other precious flora and fauna.

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