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NATIONAL AFFAIRS - October 2018

Oct 2018

Feb 25, 2025

Y. K. Sailas Thangal Appointed Indian Envoy to Kazakhstan

Y. K. Sailas Thangal, a 1996 batch Senior Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, was appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced.
India and Kazakhstan enjoy close cultural relations that manifest in popularity of yoga, Indian films, dance and music in Kazakhstan.

Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Inaugurates Regional Dialogue on Social Justice

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Employers' Federation of India (EFI), in partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Employment, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), organised Asia Pacific's first Regional Dialogue on Social Justice, under the Global Coalition for Social Justice in New Delhi. The event was inaugurated by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya.
The event marked the 74th Foundation Day of ESIC, celebrating its role in providing comprehensive social security to India's workforce.
The Global Coalition for Social Justice, a global movement with over 336 partners, including 90 governments, aims to bridge social justice deficits through multi-stakeholder collaboration.

Two-Day National Start-up Festival Organised by CSIR-IIIM Concludes

The two days long National Start-up Festival (NSF) organised by CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM) concluded.
The festival showcased remarkable success stories in start-up promotion, innovation and entrepreneurial growth across Jammu & Kashmir.
The two-day festival was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office.
The event held attracted huge crowd of students drawn from various degree colleges and schools of Jammu region to provide a platform to the entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders, scientists, researchers, bio-incubators, manufacturers, regulators and members of civil society to witness the technologies and innovation showcased during the festival.

Feb 24, 2025

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, attends 'Unity Utsav - One Voice, One...

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, attended the 'Unity Utsav - One Voice, One Nation' event organised by Assam Rifles in New Delhi as the chief guest. Many dignitaries including the Director General of Assam Rifles were present on the occasion.
In his address, Amit Shah emphasised the significance of unity for the North-East, noting that for years after independence, the region felt physically and emotionally distant from Delhi. He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi with bridging this gap through enhanced connectivity, stating that the North-East now belongs to all of India, and vice versa.
Reflecting on the event's theme, "One Voice, One Nation," Shah praised India's unity in diversity as its greatest strength.

Feb 23, 2025

Adani Foundation Unveils 'Butterfly Effect'

Ahead of the upcoming International Women's Day next month, the Adani Foundation hosted the first national-level roundtable consultation in the national capital.
The event brought together key stakeholders to discuss strategies and chalk out pathways to accelerate women's empowerment across India.
The national-level event also saw the unveiling of the Foundation's 'Butterfly Effect' framework - a transformative approach tailored to address the evolving needs of women throughout their lives.

India Rolls Out Digital Pilot Licenses, Second After China

India took a major step in modernising its aviation sector by launching the Electronic Personnel License (EPL) for flight crew. With this initiative, India became the second country in the world after China to implement digital licensing for pilots. EPL, launched by Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu, is expected to enhance convenience, transparency, and efficiency in the licensing process. The initiative aligns with India's vision of digital transformation and aviation safety while preparing for the growing demand in the aviation industry.

PM Inaugurates 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan

Marathi was recently granted classical language status by the government. Taking this further and celebrating the rich culture and heritage of India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. He also addressed the gathering on the occasion.
The Sammelan hosted a diverse array of panel discussions, book exhibitions, cultural performances, and interactive sessions with eminent literary figures. The Sammelan celebrated Marathi literature's timeless relevance and explore its role in contemporary discourse, including themes of language preservation, translation, and the impact of digitalisation on literary works.

Feb 22, 2025

PM Inaugurates First Edition of the SOUL Leadership Conclave

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first edition of the SOUL Leadership Conclave at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. He also addressed the gathering on the occasion. Prime Minister of Bhutan Dasho Tshering Tobgay delivered the Keynote Address as the Guest of Honour.
The two day SOUL Leadership Conclave served as a premier platform where leaders from diverse domains like politics, sports, arts and media, the spiritual world, public policy, business and the social sector shared their inspiring life journeys and discussed aspects relating to leadership. The conclave fostered an ecosystem of collaboration and thought leadership, facilitating learning from both failures and successes, to inspire young audiences.

Kerala Launches First-of-its-Kind Project for Unused, Expired Medicine Disposal

Kerala launched nPROUD (New Programme for Removal of Unused Drugs), a first-of-its-kind initiative in India to collect and scientifically dispose of expired and unused medicines. Health Minister Veena George inaugurated the project in Kozhikode.
Initially rolled out in Ulliyeri panchayat under Kozhikode Corporation, the project will expand state-wide in phases. The project aims to tackle the lack of proper disposal systems, preventing environmental pollution, health hazards, and antimicrobial resistance.

Feb 21, 2025

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Inaugurates 77th Session of Executive Committee of the AARDO

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the 77th Session of the Executive Committee (EC-77) of the African-Asian Rural Development Organisation (AARDO) in New Delhi. The two-day event was organised at AARDO's headquarters with the support of the Government of India. The session brought together senior officials, including Secretaries and Permanent Secretaries from AARDO member countries across Asia and Africa, and deliberated on crucial aspects of rural and agricultural development.
Welcoming international delegates with the Indian ethos of 'Atithi Devo Bhava,' Minister Chouhan highlighted the critical role of rural development in shaping the future of both Asia and Africa. He stressed that improving the living standards of rural populations is crucial for national progress, given that nearly 70% of India's population resides in rural areas. Acknowledging AARDO's collaborative efforts, he detailed India's initiatives to address unemployment and poverty through various government schemes.

V. Anantha Nageswaran's Term as Chief Economic Advisor Extended to March 2027

The Indian government extended the tenure of V. Anantha Nageswaran as Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) until March 2027, marking a significant development in the nation's economic leadership. The extension was confirmed by the Ministry of Finance with approval from the Union Cabinet's appointments committee led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Nageswaran has been instrumental in advising the government on economic policies and drafting the annual Economic Survey, which precedes the Union Budget. His extended term comes amid concerns about the country's economic slowdown, with the Economic Survey projecting a GDP growth of 6.3% to 6.8% for the next fiscal year (FY26).

Rekha Gupta Keeps Finance, Water with Parvesh Verma

The portfolis of the ministers of the New Delhi government were announced after a cabinet meeting. The ministries were divided between the Chief Minister and her six cabinet colleagues and it is Rekha Gupta, along with Parvesh Verma, who are doing the heavy lifting. The key portfolio of water went to Mr. Verma, the son of former Chief Minister Saheb Singh Verma. He has also got the Irrigation and Flood Control Department, which is tasked with the cleanup of the Yamuna River, and Kapil Mishra got the law department.
Ms Gupta will be handling at least 10 portfolios -- and any others that are yet to be distributed.
The heaviest one in her basket is finance. While earlier there were expectations that she would be handling home, that department went Ashish Sood, who will be handling seven departments.

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