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NATIONAL AFFAIRS - July 2020

Jul 2020

Feb 04, 2025

Braille-Enabled Version of Indian Constitution Launched

Governor of Karnataka Thawar Chand Gehlot launched a Braille-enabled version of the Indian Constitution, to mark 75 years of the Constitution.
The project was done in collaboration with Sankara Eye Hospital Bengaluru and CII Young Indians (Yi) Bengaluru.
This initiative aims to empower those who are blind or have low vision by enabling them to read and understand their rights and responsibilities as citizens.
The Braille version will be distributed to key institutions, ensuring wider access.

Karnataka to Implement 'Right to Die with Dignity' Order of Supreme Court

The Karnataka government ordered the establishment of medical boards in state hospitals to process requests for dignified deaths through execution of living wills of terminally ill patients.
This decision follows a 2023 Supreme Court ruling that recognised the right to die with dignity as part of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution.
Karnataka is the second State to implement this after Kerala.

Secretary, Ministry of Steel, Sandeep Poundrik Chairs the Stakeholders' Meeting to Review the Pre...

The Secretary, Ministry of Steel, Sandeep Poundrik, chaired a high-level stakeholders' meeting to discuss the upcoming 'India Steel 2025' event, scheduled to take place on April 24-26, 2025. The meeting was attended by senior Government officials, Ambassadors of Nations important in the steel value chain and representatives of key States, Chairman and Managing Directors (CMDs) of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and senior officers of leading private industries also participated in the Meeting.

Feb 03, 2025

'Operation Eleven' To Manage Crowd during Maha Kumbh's 3rd 'Amrit Snan'

The Uttar Pradesh government put into place a special crowd management plan named 'Operation Eleven' for the 'Amrit Snan' on Basant Panchami at Maha Kumbh.
The plan, devised under strict instructions from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, ensures a "one-way traffic route" for devotees and smooth movement on pontoon bridges. To prevent overcrowding at the Triveni ghats, additional police forces were deployed and barricades were increased.

Feb 02, 2025

Indian Railways Launches 'SwaRail' SuperApp for Beta Testing

The Ministry of Railways introduced the super app 'SwaRail', a one-stop solution offering comprehensive railway services to the public. Currently in beta testing, the app is available for download on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. A key focus of the App is enhancing user experience with a seamless and clean user interface (UI). It integrates various railway services, eliminating the need for multiple applications and reducing space consumption on user devices.
Developed by the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) the SuperApp integrates all public-facing applications of Indian Railways into a single platform. The App caters to a wide range of user needs.

Feb 01, 2025

Centre Expands Aadhaar Authentication

In a bid to help improve transparency and inclusivity in the decision-making process, the Centre expanded Aadhaar authentication to government and private entities for providing various services in the public interest boosting innovation, knowledge and public service enhancement.
The IT Ministry notified the Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge) Amendment Rules, 2025 under the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016.
The amendment seeks to enhance the scope and utility of Aadhaar authentication to further promote good governance, social welfare, innovation, and knowledge dissemination allowing the usage of Aadhaar for improving service delivery and, thereby, enhancing ease of living for residents and enabling better access to various services for them.

Jan 31, 2025

Centre Launches TEAM Initiative

The Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME), in partnership with the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), announced the launch of an initiative to enable small and micro enterprises to join ONDC.
The initiative with a budget of Rs. 277.35 crore over three years will focus on onboarding 5 lakh micro and small enterprises, with 50 per cent of these being women-led businesses.
The MSME Trade Enablement and Marketing (TEAM) Initiative is aimed to enable MSMEs to embrace digital commerce and expand their market presence.
The TEAM Initiative will connect MSMEs with the ONDC Network. By providing access to digital storefronts, integrated payment systems, and logistics support, the initiative aims to reduce operational barriers and helps businesses tap into wider customer bases.

Best Marching Contingents and Tableaux of Republic Day Parade 2025 Announced

The results for the best Marching Contingents and Tableaux of the Republic Day Parade 2025 were announced. Minister of State (MoS) for Defence Sanjay Seth presented these awards to the best Marching Contingents and Tableaux at the Rashtriya Rangshala Camp in the capital.
He also conferred special prizes to CPWD Tableau and artists of cultural performance.
Uttar Pradesh tableaux showcasing the Mahakumbh 2025 – Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas won the first prize in the states' category while in a separate online poll, Gujarat walked away with the first prize under 'popular choice category'.
Below is the list of winners of Marching contingents and Tableaux:
Best Marching Contingent among Services – Jammu & Kashmir Rifles Contingent
Best Marching Contingent among CAPFs/other auxiliary forces – Delhi Police Marching Contingent
Top three tableaux (States/UTs)
1st – Uttar Pradesh (Mahakumbh 2025 – Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas)
2nd – Tripura (Eternal Reverence: The worship of 14 Deities in Tripura – Kharchi Puja)
3rd – Andhra Pradesh (Etikoppaka Bommalu – Eco-Friendly Wooden Toys)
Best Tableau from Central Ministries/Departments — Ministry of Tribal Affairs (Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh)

Civic Services Go On WhatsApp in Andhra Pradesh - A First in the Country

The Andhra Pradesh government launched WhatsApp governance, a first in the country, to increase transparency, speed, and accountability in civic services. In the first phase, 161 services will be available, helping citizens cut down on multiple trips to the civic offices. As Andhra Pradesh advances in digital technology adoption, this initiative aims to accelerate governance and make public services more accessible to citizens.
As part of the first phase, departments such as Endowments, Energy, APSRTC, Revenue, Anna Canteens, CM Relief Fund, and Municipal Administration will offer various services through WhatsApp. Additional services will be introduced in the second phase and the number of services offered will go up to 520.

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