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NATIONAL AFFAIRS - June 2018

Jun 2018

Mar 23, 2025

AFMS, NIMHANS Sign MoU to Boost Mental Health Support for Military Personnel & Families

The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) and the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on research, training, and specialised mental health support for military personnel and their families.
The MoU was signed by Director General Armed Forces Medical Services Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin and Director NIMHANS Dr Pratima Murthy, in a ceremony attended by senior officials from both the institutions. The collaboration between AFMS and NIMHANS will focus on strengthening mental health services, conducting specialized training for medical personnel, and developing innovative programs to address the mental health issues faced by Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, their families and dependants.

Mar 22, 2025

Four-day Symposium 'India 2047: Building a Climate Resilient Future' kick starts in New Delhi

The Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute and The Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability at Harvard University, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India, organised a symposium, 'India 2047: Building a Climate-Resilient Future'. The four-day symposium was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Over the period of four days, the symposium addressed four key themes that are central to India's adaptation priorities - climate science and its implications for agriculture and water security, health risks associated with climate change, labour productivity and workforce adaptation, and resilience in the built environment. High-level plenaries, expert roundtables, and technical sessions will explore sector-specific challenges and identify best practices for mainstreaming adaptation across policies and programmes.

Mar 21, 2025

Secretary, MoHUA Chairs 1st Meeting of CSMC under PMAY-U 2.0

Srinivas Katikithala, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) chaired the first meeting of the CSMC under PMAY-U 2.0.
Proposals for construction of over 3.53 lakh houses were approved at the meeting of Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC) under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0).
A total of 3,52,915 lakh houses under Beneficiary Led Construction (BLC) and Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP) components of PMAY-U 2.0 in 10 States/UTs, namely Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, Odisha, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh were sanctioned.

Mar 20, 2025

India Adopts Innovation-driven Approach to Eliminating TB

Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Patel inaugurated the India Innovation Summit – Pioneering Solutions to end TB, at Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre in New Delhi. The Summit was organised jointly by the Department of Health Research-Indian Council of Medical Research (DHR-ICMR) and the Central TB Division (CTD), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW). The summit aimed to accelerate India's progress towards TB elimination by 2025.
Addressing the gathering, Smt. Anupriya Patel highlighted India's remarkable progress in TB control and the pivotal role of innovation in this mission. She stated that "under the leadership of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, India's public health landscape has seen a remarkable transformation over the past decade and many of you have played a critical role in ensuring innovations and quality healthcare services reach the last mile.

Telangana Government Unveils Rs. 3.04 Lakh Crore Budget for 2025-26: Focus on Welfare and Develop...

The Telangana Government presented its most ambitious budget to date, crossing the Rs. 3 lakh crore mark for the first time since the state's formation. The budget, which amounts to Rs. 3.04 lakh crore, reflects the government's commitment to welfare programs, economic growth, and infrastructure development.
Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, who also holds the Finance portfolio, presented the budget in the state assembly, emphasising inclusivity and equitable resource distribution. The financial plan outlines significant allocations for agriculture, education, backward classes, and flagship welfare schemes, all while balancing fiscal challenges.
The budget reflects the state's continued dependence on borrowings, with an estimated Rs. 70,000 crore in loans, including Rs. 64,539 crore from open market borrowings.

PM Modi Inaugurates 10th Raisina Dialogue

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 10th edition of the Raisina Dialogue, India's flagship conference on geopolitics and geo-economics, in New Delhi.
The event, organised by the Ministry of External Affairs in collaboration with the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), is taking place from March 17 to 19.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, served as the Chief Guest for the inaugural session and delivered the keynote address.
The three-day dialogue brought together a diverse group of global stakeholders, including current and former heads of state, ministers, lawmakers, diplomats, military leaders, business executives, academics, and representatives from multilateral organisations.
Themed "Kālachakra: People, Peace, Planet," the 2025 edition of the dialogue aims to foster meaningful conversations on key global issues.

Mar 19, 2025

UIDAI Partners with Sarvam AI to Enhance Aadhaar Services with AI-Powered Solutions

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has joined hands with Sarvam AI, a Bengaluru-based indigenous Generative AI (GenAI) company, to improve the user experience of Aadhaar services. This collaboration, effective from March 18, 2025, introduces AI-powered voice interactions, real-time fraud detection, and multilingual support, making Aadhaar services more accessible, secure, and efficient.
The custom-built GenAI stack will operate within UIDAI's secure infrastructure, ensuring data privacy and sovereignty. This one-year agreement, extendable by another year, reflects UIDAI's commitment to technological advancements and user-centric innovations.

Government Establishes Fintech Panel to Address Regulatory Challenges

To address regulatory concerns and devise a long-term strategy for the financial technology sector, the Indian government has set up an Inter-Ministerial-Industry Committee on Fintech (IMICF). The committee, chaired by the Secretary of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), aims to evaluate fintech's impact on the banking and financial services industry (BFSI), identify obstacles to growth, and study global best practices in governance and regulation.

WAVEX 2025: A Game-Changer for Media & Entertainment Startups

Union Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) has launched WAVEX 2025, a pioneering initiative aimed at funding and providing national exposure to startups in the media and entertainment sector. Organised in collaboration with the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), WAVEX 2025 will take place at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, as part of the World Audio-Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) which is scheduled to be held from 1^st to 4^th May, 2025 in Mumbai.
WAVEX 2025 will act as a catalyst for Indian startups to lead this transformation, ensuring they receive the right exposure, and investment, to scale their businesses. Startups will have the chance to pitch their ideas to venture capitalists and celebrity angel investors in dedicated sessions, with extensive national television coverage ensuring maximum visibility.
WAVEX 2025 focuses on gaming, animation, extended reality (XR), metaverse, generative AI, and next-generation content platforms. Beyond funding, the event offers mentorship, investor networking, and collaboration opportunities with major media and technology firms. The event will bring together entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, angel investors, and industry leaders. This exposure will not only help secure direct funding but also create broader business and collaboration opportunities. The fusion of entertainment and technology transforms how content is created, distributed, and consumed.

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