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NATIONAL AFFAIRS - October 2018

Oct 2018

Sep 10, 2025

CP Radhakrishnan Elected as India's 15th Vice President

In September 2025, CP Radhakrishnan, the former Tamil Nadu BJP president and Maharashtra Governor, was elected as the 15th Vice President of India, defeating opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy, a senior advocate and former Supreme Court judge.
The election witnessed a high turnout of 98.3%, showcasing the unity and participation of parliamentarians.
Radhakrishnan secured 452 first preference votes, while Justice Reddy received 300 votes. Fifteen votes were declared invalid. Out of 781 eligible MPs, 767 cast their votes, marking an impressive 98.20% turnout. Thirteen MPs abstained, including members from the Biju Janata Dal, Bharat Rashtra Samithi, Shiromani Akali Dal, and one independent.

Sep 09, 2025

India Mark the Start of 100th Birth Anniversary Festivities of Bharat Ratna Awardee, Bhupen Hazarika

India began celebrating the 100th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna awardee Bhupen Hazarika, the legendary singer, poet, and composer from Assam. Known for his powerful voice and timeless songs on humanity, equality, and cultural unity, Hazarika's work continues to inspire generations. The centenary celebrations aim to honour his immense contributions to music, cinema, and social change, while keeping his legacy alive for future generations.
Bhupen Hazarika was born on September 8, 1926, in Assam. He became one of India's most iconic cultural figures through his soulful songs, powerful lyrics, and socially relevant compositions.
Hazarika was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to music and culture. He passed away in 2011 at the age of 85.

India's Unemployment Rate Lowest among G20 Nations

India's unemployment rate stands at just 2 per cent, the lowest among G20 countries, Union Minister for Labour & Employment Mansukh Mandaviya said, citing the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025.
The Minister highlighted that the National Career Service (NCS) portal is now evolving as a one-stop solution for all employment-related services.

Himachal Pradesh Becomes Fourth Fully Literate State

Himachal Pradesh became the fifth fully literate State after Tripura, Mizoram, Goa and Ladakh, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced, highlighting that the achievement reaffirms the power of collective effort by the government, society and volunteers.

Sep 07, 2025

Niti Aayog Strategy to Double Pulses Production by 2047

In a major step toward agricultural self-reliance, Niti Aayog has released a comprehensive strategy to make India self-sufficient in pulses by 2030 and double its production by 2047.
The report outlines a roadmap that integrates technological, ecological, and socio-economic interventions, aiming to transform the pulses sector into a pillar of India's food and nutritional security.
Currently producing 26.06 million tonnes (MT) of pulses (as of 2022), India is projected to increase production to 34.45 MT by 2030 and further to 51.57 MT by 2047, marking a potential surplus scenario in the coming decades.

Angikaar 2025 Campaign Launched to Boost PMAY-U 2.0

Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, launched Angikaar 2025, a dedicated outreach and awareness campaign under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0).
The initiative was unveiled at a ceremony in New Delhi, aiming to bridge the last-mile gap in urban housing delivery and boost awareness and community participation in housing schemes.
This campaign seeks to not only accelerate the pace of house completions under the scheme but also expand awareness of new and existing benefits available to urban residents across India.

Sep 06, 2025

PM Modi, PM Wong Inaugurate PSA Mumbai Terminal Phase-II

In a significant boost to India's maritime infrastructure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong jointly inaugurated Phase-II of the PSA Mumbai Terminal at Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPA) in September 2025, via virtual mode.
The inauguration marks a major milestone in India-Singapore economic cooperation and strengthens India's position as a key player in global shipping and trade logistics.

India's First Port-Based Green Hydrogen Pilot Project Launched at VOC Port

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated India's first port-based Green Hydrogen Pilot Project at V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port in Tamil Nadu on Friday, marking a milestone in the country's clean energy transition.
The facility, set up at a cost of Rs. 3.87 crore, has a capacity of 10 Nm³ per hour and will generate green hydrogen to power streetlights and an electric vehicle charging station in the port colony. With this, VOC Port has become the first port in the country to produce green hydrogen.

Sep 05, 2025

India and Singapore Ramp up Ties

The prime Ministers of India and Singapore agreed to adopt a forward-looking and substantive roadmap aimed at setting the vision and direction for the next phase of bilateral relations — and deepen cooperation in eight key areas: economy, skills development, digitalisation, sustainability, connectivity, healthcare and medicine, people-to-people and cultural exchanges; and, defence and security.

Piyush Goyal Assumes Charge as Mines Secretary

In a key administrative appointment, Piyush Goyal, a 1994-batch IAS officer of the Nagaland cadre, has officially assumed charge as the Secretary of the Ministry of Mines as of September 2025. His appointment follows the transfer of Shri V.L. Kantha Rao, who is now serving as Secretary in the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation.

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