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NATIONAL AFFAIRS - November 2018

Nov 2018

Jul 16, 2022

Goa's Mopa Airport Commissioning after August 15

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that the Mopa International Airport, which is expected to double the number of flights landing in the state, will be commissioned after August 15.
After the commissioning of the Mopa Airport, the existing Dabolim Airport in the coastal state will not be closed and flight operations will continue there.

Jul 15, 2022

Eknath Shinde Restores Emergency Pension Scheme Scrapped by Thackeray Govt.

The Maharashtra government led by Eknath Shinde restored the pension scheme meant for those political activists who were imprisoned during the Emergency imposed in 1975.
The scheme, which was introduced by the Devendra Fadnavis government in 2018, was scrapped by the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) dispensation in 2020.
The Fadnavis government, which was in power between 2014 and 2019, had taken the decision to provide pension to the activists, who had protested against the Emergency imposed by the then prime minister Indira Gandhi.
The pension amount ranged from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 10,000 depending upon the jail term they faced between 1975 and 1977.

Jul 14, 2022

Delhi Govt, UNICEF Join Hands to Provide Job Opportunities to Students

The Kejriwal government announced a new pilot project with the UNICEF to enable access to employment opportunities for students of the Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU).
The government said that the DSEU and UNICEF have introduced 'Career Awareness Sessions' for students.
Skill Varsity of Delhi joined hands with YuWaah (Generation Unlimited India) at UNICEF to enable access to employment opportunities, assist students in becoming job ready as well as listen to and amplify the voices of young people.

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Inaugurates 6th National Conclave on Mines and Minerals

Union Minister for Mines Pralhad Joshi inaugurating the 6th National Conclave on Mines and Minerals in New Delhi. Joshi said that Sustainable Mining is the need of the hour. Mr. Joshi also stated that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Mineral Mining Sector has reached its zenith of growth and under his vision mineral production is scaling new heights.
Minister of State for Mines Raosaheb Patil Danve said that in the last eight years, India has witnessed development and it is becoming self-reliant.
The conclave was organised as a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

Jul 13, 2022

Information and Broadcasting Secretary Apurva Chandra Unveils New Logo of Prasar Bharati

Information and Broadcasting Secretary Apurva Chandra unveiled new logo of country's Public Service Broadcaster, Prasar Bharati.
In the new logo, map of India signify the service of trust, security and perfection to the nation. Its dark moderate blue colour represents both sky and sea which is associated with open space, freedom, intuition, imagination, inspiration and sensitivity. Blue also represents meanings of depth, trust, loyalty, sincerity, wisdom, confidence, stability, faith and intelligence.
The blue colour also pays tribute to the Indian ethos and traditions associated with religious figures, mythological characters found in the Indian miniature paintings.
On the occasion of unveiling of a new logo, Prasar Bharti's Member D. P. S. Negi opined that the new logo of Prasar Bharati is defined as a blend of both AIR and Doordarshan.

Congress Appoints Senior Observers for Himachal and Gujarat Polls

The Congress appointed Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot as senior observers for the upcoming assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat respectively.
While TS Singh Deo and Milind Deora were appointed observers for Gujarat polls, Sachin Pilot and Partap Singh Bajwa would be observers for the Himachal Pradesh Assembly election.
Assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh are likely to be held later this year.

Jul 12, 2022

PM Modi Inaugurates Deoghar Airport

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Deoghar in Jharkhand and launched or inaugurated development projects worth Rs. 16,835 crore, including the Rs. 400–crore Deoghar Airport.
Modi also dedicated to the nation the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Deoghar, which has come up at a cost of Rs. 1100 crore.
The Deoghar Airport will provide direct connectivity to Baidyanath Dham, a religious destination thronged by lakhs of pilgrims from across the country every year.

PM Unveils National Emblem Cast on New Parliament Building

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the National Emblem cast on the roof of the new Parliament building and interacted with the labourers.
The National Emblem is made of bronze weighing 9500 kg and is 6.5 metre in height.
It has been cast at the top of the Central Foyer of the new Parliament building.
A supporting structure of steel weighing around 6500 kg has been constructed to support the Emblem.
The concept sketch and process of casting of the National Emblem on the roof of the building has gone through eight different stages of preparation from clay modelling/computer graphic to bronze casting and polishing.

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