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NATIONAL AFFAIRS - May 2018

May 2018

Apr 21, 2024

Tajinder Bittu, Priyanka Gandhi's Close Aide, Joins BJP

Tajinder Singh Bittu, a close aide of Priyanka Gandhi, joined the BJP in Delhi hours after resigning from the Congress. The development came as another setback to the Congress, which has seen an exodus of high-profile leaders in recent weeks amid the Lok Sabha polls.
Bittu, who was the Congress secretary in-charge of Himachal Pradesh, joined the BJP in the presence of Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and party general secretary Vinod Tawde.

Veteran BJP Leader and Former Minister Malikayya Guttedar Joins Congress

Former Minister and BJP leader Malikayya Guttedar joined the Congress.
The six-time MLA from Afzalpur in Kalaburagi district has been upset with the induction of his brother Nithin Guttedar into the BJP.
M. Y. Patil from Congress had won the seat in the 2023 Assembly election, in which Malikayya Guttedar had finished third behind Nithin, who contested as an independent.

Apr 20, 2024

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Phase-1 Sees 62% Turnout

Over 62 per cent polling was recorded across 102 seats in 21 states and UTs in the first phase of polling for the Lok Sabha elections by the time voting ended at 6 pm amid reports of sporadic violence in West Bengal and strife-torn Manipur, while no voting was recorded in eastern Nagaland after a shutdown call given by a separatist group, the Eastern Nagaland People's Organisation (ENPO).

Apr 19, 2024

Saurabh Garg Appointed as Secretary of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

The Central Government entrusted IAS officer Saurabh Garg with the additional charge of Secretary of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). This decision, communicated through an order issued by the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), underscores Garg's extensive experience and expertise in the realm of public administration.
Garg, a 1991-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the Odisha cadre, will serve in this capacity until a regular incumbent is appointed or further directives are issued.
Alongside Saurabh Garg's appointment, the Central Government has also extended the additional charge of Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit – India (FIU-India) to IAS officer Vivek Aggarwal for a period of six months.

Apr 18, 2024

India's First Olympic Studies and Research Centre to Open in Gujarat

In a key development for India's sports education landscape, the country is set to inaugurate its first Olympic Studies and Research Centre (OSRCs) in Gujarat. Named the Bharat Centre for Olympic Research and Education (B-CORE), this pioneering facility will be hosted by the Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) in Gujarat. With an expected opening tentatively scheduled for July 2024, B-CORE is poised to become the premier hub for Olympic research and education not only in India but also in South Asia.
Endorsed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), B-CORE will serve as a platform for scholars, professionals, athletes, and coaches, striving to deepen their understanding of Olympism and its impact on society. Founded in 2009 by the Government of Gujarat and later taken over by the Government of India in 2020, Rashtriya Raksha University's focus has been in the field of national and internal security studies. With the introduction of B-CORE, the university expands its field to sports as well.

Apr 17, 2024

Chitrakoot's Stunning Glass Skywalk Bridge in Uttar Pradesh

In a remarkable feat of engineering and tourism development, the state of Uttar Pradesh unveiled its first-ever glass skywalk bridge, located at the enchanting Tulsi (Shabari) Waterfall in Chitrakoot. This innovative and visually stunning structure, shaped like Lord Ram's bow and arrow, is a premier eco-tourism destination for visitors to the region.
Formerly known as the Shabari Waterfall, the site has been renamed Tulsi Waterfall by the state government, acknowledging its significance as the birthplace of the renowned poet and spiritual leader, Goswami Tulsidas. This renaming, coupled with the development of the glass skywalk bridge, is part of a larger plan to transform the area into a thriving eco-tourism destination.

LS Polls: 8 Union Ministers, 2 Former CMs, 1 Ex-Governor in Fray in First Phase

Eight Union Ministers, two former Chief Ministers and one Ex-governor are among those who are set to test their electoral fate in the first phase of elections on April 19 when 102 seats across 21 states and Union territories will go to polls.
Union Road and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari is seeking a hat-trick of win from the Nagpur seat. In 2014, he had defeated seven-time MP Vilas Muttemwar by a margin of 284,000 votes and retained the seat in 2019 by defeating current Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole by 216,000 votes.
Tamilisai Soundararajan, who resigned as Governor of Telangana and Lt Governor of Puducherry to return to active politics, is contesting from Chennai South Lok Sabha constituency.

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