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NATIONAL AFFAIRS - May 2018

May 2018

May 02, 2024

Indian Army and Punit Balan Group Collaborate to Develop India's First Constitution Park

The Indian Army and the Punit Balan Group joined hands to inaugurate the nation's first Constitution Park in Pune. The ceremony, led by Lt. Gen. Ajai Kumar Singh, emphasized the importance of citizens honoring their duties outlined in the Constitution to drive India towards development by 2047.
Lt. Gen. Ajai Kumar Singh highlighted the global significance of the Indian Constitution, which not only grants Fundamental Rights but also underscores Fundamental Duties. He stressed the need for citizens to comprehend their rights and fulfill their duties, as outlined in the Constitution, for the realization of a developed India by 2047.
Lt. Gen. Singh expressed gratitude for initiatives like Constitution Park, which aim to enlighten citizens about their civic responsibilities. He thanked Punit Balan for his contribution to this endeavor, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts in upholding the values of the Constitution.
Punit Balan, President of Punit Balan Group, expressed his delight in being part of the initiative and pledged to uphold the Fundamental Rights and Duties outlined in the Constitution. He affirmed the commitment of the Punit Balan Group to always support initiatives that honour the foundation of the nation.

Anupama Fame Rupali Ganguli Joins BJP

Actress Rupali Ganguly joined the BJP at the party headquarters in Delhi, ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Party leaders Vinod Tawde and Anil Baluni were also present at the event.
Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his work, Ganguly said, "The one personality that attracts everyone towards BJP is PM Narendra Modi".

May 01, 2024

Devender Yadav is Interim Chief of Delhi Unit

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge appointed Devender Yadav as the interim chief of the party's Delhi unit, days after Arvinder Singh Lovely resigned from the post citing his inability to continue without a free hand and criticising the alliance with AAP.
Yadav will continue in his role as AICC in-charge for Punjab.
Devender Yadav won from the Badli assembly constituency in Delhi in 2008 and 2013 and lost to Ajesh Yadav of AAP in 2015, and is currently the All India Congress Committee's (AICC) Punjab in-charge.

CISF Takes over Parliament Security from Delhi Police

CISF personnel replaced the 150 personnel of the Delhi Police, including 54 women personnel, who were deployed for the security of Parliament complex following a security breach on December 13 last year (2023).
The move was initiated on the request of the Lok Sabha Secretariat who asked the Security unit of the Delhi Police to withdraw its 150 personnel from the Parliament premises.

Apr 30, 2024

Tripura Zilla Parishad Chief among 3 Indian Women Elected Representatives Chosen for UN Event

A zilla parishad chief from Tripura is among three women elected representatives from India who will attend an event held on the sidelines of the 57th session of the United Nations Commission on Population Development in the United States till May 3.
The three public representatives would represent the country at the event, "Localising the Sustainable Development Goals: Women in Local Governance in India Lead the Way", organised by the UN Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) in New York. They were selected by the Union Ministry for Panchayati Raj.
Among the three women is Supriya Das Dutta, the zilla parishad sabhadhipati in Sepahijala district in Tripura.

Apr 29, 2024

Delhi Congress Chief Arvinder Singh Lovely Resigns from Top Post

Delhi Congress chief Arvinder Singh Lovely resigned from the top party post, condemning Congress' decision to ally with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the Lok Sabha elections. The Congress and the AAP decided to form an alliance in the national capital for the elections. The Congress will contest three seats while the AAP will battle on four seats.
Lovely was appointed the Delhi Cong chief in 2023.

Sunil Kumar Yadav (IRS) Appointed as Director of Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs

The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has welcomed a new addition to its leadership team. Sunil Kumar Yadav, an officer from the Indian Revenue Service (IRS), has been appointed as the Director of the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs.
The appointment of Sunil Kumar Yadav was made under the Central Staffing Scheme, as per an order issued by the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT). The order specifies that Yadav's tenure as Director of MoHUA will be for a period of five years from the date of assuming charge or until further orders, whichever comes earlier.
As the Director of MoHUA, Sunil Kumar Yadav will be responsible for overseeing various aspects of urban development, including housing, urban planning, infrastructure development, and smart city initiatives. His leadership will be instrumental in ensuring effective implementation of government programs and policies related to urban affairs.

Apr 27, 2024

Indian Historical Records Commission Unveils New Logo and Motto

The Indian Historical Records Commission (IHRC) is an apex advisory body on archival matters in India. Established in 1919, the IHRC serves as a national forum for creators, custodians, and users of records, advising the Government of India on the management of records and their use for historical research. The IHRC is headed by the Union Minister of Culture.
To visually communicate the unique identity and ethos of the IHRC, an online competition was launched in 2023 on the MyGov portal. From a total of 436 entries, the following design by Shaurya Pratap Singh (Delhi) was selected as the new logo and motto:
Logo: The lotus petal-shaped pages represent the IHRC as the resilient nodal institution for maintaining historical records.
The Sarnath pillar in the middle symbolises India's glorious past.
The brown color theme reinforces the organisation's mission of preserving and honoring India's historical records.
Motto: "Yatra Bhavishyatah Itihaas Rakshitah" (Where history is preserved for the future)
The motto holds great significance for the IHRC and its work, reflecting the Commission's commitment to ensuring the safeguarding of historical documents and making them accessible for the benefit of present and future generations.
The new logo and motto effectively capture the essence of the IHRC's role in identifying, collecting, cataloguing, and maintaining historical documents, manuscripts, and other sources of historical information. By doing so, the Commission ensures that valuable historical knowledge is conserved for future generations.

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