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NATIONAL AFFAIRS - September 2017

Sep 2017

Jul 14, 2025

MoS Pankaj Chaudhary Inaugurates Trade Facilitation Conference 2025

Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary inaugurated the Trade Facilitation Conference 2025 in New Delhi. The event, held under the theme "Scientific Excellence for Seamless Trade," aimed to strengthen India's trade processes through efficient testing and compliance systems. This was the first-ever conference of its kind, bringing together over 400 participants.
The Trade Facilitation Conference 2025 was organised by the Central Revenues Control Laboratory (CRCL) and the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). The main focus of the conference was to explore how scientific testing, compliance standards, and modern laboratories can help make India's trade faster, safer, and easier.

Four Picked for Rajya Sabha

Legal luminary Ujwal Nikam, Kerala RSS and BJP leader C. Sadanandan Master, distinguished diplomat Harsh Vardhan Shringla and historian Meenakshi Jain were nominated to the Rajya Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu.
The choice of nominees reflects the BJP-led NDA government's messaging to poll-bound Kerala and West Bengal as well as a reward for ideological commitment, reclamation of indigenous narratives and nationalistic pursuits. These nominations fill all 12 Rajya Sabha seats in the category where the President nominates individuals with domain expertise.

Assam CM inaugurates Nation's First ever Aqua Tech Park

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated India's first water technology park named 'Aqua Tech Park' established through collaborative efforts at Bagibari Sonapur.
The 'Aqua Tech Park' is set up by Kolong-Kapili in association with NABARD, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA), Fishery Department and Selco Foundation.
The park showcases advanced technologies in aquaponics, biofloc system, modern fish production, ornamental fish breeding and other innovative areas.

Jul 12, 2025

Uttarakhand Launches Operation Kalanemi against Fake Saints

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced the launch of 'Operation Kalanemi', a police operation to take strict action against people pretending to be saints. These fake spiritual leaders are accused of cheating the public and harming the image of Sanatana Dharma. The move is aimed at protecting religious harmony and stopping fraud in the name of faith.

Jul 11, 2025

First Namibia Visit by Indian PM in Nearly Three Decades

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Namibia, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the African nation in nearly three decades.
Namibia's rich reserves of uranium, copper, cobalt, rare earth minerals and its recent oil discoveries are drawing renewed global attention. The country is the world's fourth-largest producer of uranium oxide, which fuels the nuclear industry, and also produces zinc and gem-quality diamonds. With growing global demand for clean energy and battery storage, Namibia's potential to develop new mining projects for cobalt, lithium, and rare earth elements has gained fresh relevance.

Jul 10, 2025

The 11th Maize Summit

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan opened the 11th India Maize Summit in New Delhi, organised by FICCI and the Indian Institute of Maize Research (IIMR). He shared the government's new vision for a "Maize Revolution" to improve farmers' income, boost maize production, and support sustainable farming. The event highlighted key programs and partnerships shaping India's maize sector.

Commemorative Stamp Released to Mark 125th Birth Anniversary of Syama Prasad Mookerjee

The Department of Posts, Government of India, released a commemorative postage stamp to mark the 125^th birth anniversary of Syama Prasad Mookerjee, a prominent educationist, statesman, and founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh. The unveiling ceremony was held at the Siri Fort Auditorium in the national capital.
Organised by the Ministry of Culture, the event paid tribute to Mookerjee's legacy through cultural performances, exhibitions, and a theatrical presentation. The stamp was formally released by Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology Jitendra Singh.

Union Minister Pradhan Inaugurates Agritech Innovation Hub in Meerut

In a move to revolutionise agriculture through innovation and digital technology, Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, along with Minister of State for Education and Skill Development, Jayant Chaudhary, inaugurated the Uttar Pradesh Agritech Innovation Hub and the Agritech Start-up and Technology Showcase at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology (SVPUAT), Meerut.
This initiative is envisioned as a collaborative platform that connects farmers, technologists, start-ups, and academia, aiming to deliver sustainable, region-specific agricultural solutions.

PM Modi Concludes Five-Nation Tour

On July 2, Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on an eight-day, five-nation tour across two continents, covering Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. During his tour, his focus areas included defence, rare earth minerals, cooperation on counter-terrorism, and South-South cooperation.

Jul 09, 2025

NTPC Simhadri Celebrates 28th Raising Day with Pride and Purpose

NTPC Simhadri, one of India's premier thermal power stations, celebrated its 28^th Raising Day at its administrative premises located in Parawada, Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh. The occasion marked nearly three decades of dedication, innovation, and community-focused progress.
The event began with Sameer Sharma, Executive Director and Head of Project, hoisting the NTPC flag, followed by a rendition of the NTPC anthem. This solemn moment was attended by employees, officials, and invited guests, reinforcing the unity and spirit of the organisation.
Establishment in 1997, Simhadri holds the distinction of being NTPC's first coastal-based power station, a milestone that has shaped its unique identity within the national energy landscape.

National Commission for Scheduled Castes Submits its Annual Report 2023-24 to the President of India

In line with its Constitutional mandate, the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) submitted its Annual Report for 2023-24 to the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhawan, in New Delhi. The delegation was led by Chairman, NCSC, Kishor Makwana; Members (NCSC), Love Kush Kumar and Vaddepalli Ramchander, and the Secretary (NCSC), Gudey Srinivas, IAS.
As per the mandate given to the NCSC under Article 338 of the Constitution of India, the Commission has to present a report to the President of India annually and at such other times, on the working of the Constitutional Safeguards for the Scheduled Castes. The report includes recommendations for measures to be taken by the Union and the State Governments for the effective implementation, as well as for the protection, welfare, and socio-economic development of the Scheduled Castes.

India and Brazil Sign Six Key Pacts

India and Brazil signed six agreements during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit, covering cooperation in security, digital infrastructure, renewable energy, agriculture, and intellectual property.
The agreements include a pact on combating international terrorism and transnational organised crime, as well as a memorandum on the exchange of large-scale digital solutions to support digital transformation.
India and Brazil also announced the establishment of a ministerial-level mechanism to monitor trade, commerce, and investment between the two countries.

Rebuilt British-Era Bridge in Mumbai Named After Operation Sindoor

The reconstructed Carnac Road Over Bridge (ROB) in South Mumbai was renamed as 'Sindoor Bridge', a nomenclature inspired by India's military action in May against Pakistan to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack.
The British-era bridge was inaugurated by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
The east-west connector, earlier known as the Carnac Bridge was named after former Bombay Province Governor James Rivett Carnac, who held the office from 1839 to 1841.

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