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NATIONAL AFFAIRS - October 2021

Oct 2021

Jul 27, 2024

PM Modi Launches Shinkun La Tunnel Construction

On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Ladakh, where he launched the construction of the Shinkun La Tunnel project, set to be the world's highest tunnel.
The 4.1-kilometre-long twin-tube tunnel will be constructed at an altitude of approximately 15,800 feet on the Nimu-Padum-Darcha road. The tunnel, to be constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) at Rs. 1,681 crore, was approved by the PM-led cabinet committee on security in February 2023. The Shinkun La Tunnel, with cross-passages every 500 metres, is projected to be completed in two years.

Government Setting Up 7 PM MITRA Parks with World Class Infrastructure

The Government approved setting up of 7 (Seven) PM Mega Integrated Textile Region. Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks in Greenfield/Brownfield sites (including a Greenfield project in Virudhanagar, Tamil Nadu) with world class infrastructure including plug and play facility with an outlay of Rs. 4,445 crore for a period of seven years upto 2027-28.
It is envisaged that each park when completed will generate 1 lakh direct and 2 lakh indirect employments. In order to implement the PM MITRA Scheme in Virudhnagar, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) i.e. 'PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel Park, Tamil Nadu Limited' has been incorporated with Government of Tamil Nadu holding 51% stake in the SPV and remaining 49% being held by the Government of India.

Jul 26, 2024

'Removing Traces of Anglicisation', Rashtrapati Bhavan Renames Durbar, Ashok Halls as Ganatantra,...

President Droupadi Murmu announced the renaming of two halls of Rashtrapati Bhavan – Durbar Hall and Ashok Hall – as Ganatantra Mandap and Ashok Mandap, respectively. The Durbar Hall is the venue of important ceremonies and celebrations such as the presentation of National Awards. The Ashok Hall, originally a ballroom, is now used for special events.

Ashwini Vaishnaw Inaugurates India's 500th Community Radio Station in Aizawl

In a significant milestone for India's community radio landscape, Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the country's 500th community radio station, Apna Radio 90.0 FM, at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) in Aizawl, Mizoram. This event underscores the government's commitment to the Act East policy and marks a key development in enhancing local communication and information dissemination.

Garg Replaces Rupani as BJP's Chandigarh Affairs In-charge

Atul Garg replaced former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani as the Bharatiya Janata Party in-charge of Chandigarh affairs.
The decision to appoint the new in-charge was announced in a late night organisational reshuffle by the BJP.
BJP president Jagat Prakash Nadda, who is also the Union Minister for Health, replaced Chittorgarh Lok Sabha MP CP Joshi with MP Madan Rathore as the Rajasthan BJP president.
In Bihar, the BJP named MLC Dilip Jaiswal the new state president. New in-charges were also named for other states, including Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Assam and Lakshadweep.

Jul 25, 2024

Department of Posts Releases Beta Version of DIGIPIN for Public Comments and Expert Opinion

Department of Posts is advancing an initiative to establish a standardised, geo-coded addressing system in India, for ensuring simplified addressing solutions for citizen-centric delivery of public and private services. In this regard, the Department had collaborated with IIT Hyderabad for developing a National Addressing Grid, named as Digital Postal Index Number (DIGIPIN). This system will act as a strong and robust pillar of Geospatial Governance, leading to enhancements in public service delivery, faster emergency response and a significant boost to logistics efficiency.
The DIGIPIN layer will act as the addressing reference system which can be used for logically locating addresses with directional properties built into it due to the logical naming pattern followed in its construction.
The DIGIPIN is proposed to be fully available in the public domain and can be easily accessed by everyone. The DIGIPIN Grid system being an addressing referencing system, can be used as the base layer for other ecosystems, including various service providers and utilities, where addressing is one of the processes in the workflow.

Jul 24, 2024

Kerala Chief Secretary Calls Appointment of Foreign Secretary as Effort to Develop State

After the BJP and the Congress hit out at the Pinarayi Vijayan government for appointing IAS office K. Vasuki as 'state's secretary in charge of matters concerning external cooperation', Kerala Chief Secretary, Dr. V. Venu, clarified saying the appointment was part of an effort to establish new relations for the development of the state.

India 'Reopens' Embassy in Libya after Five Years

After a gap of five years, India reopened its embassy in Tripoli, Libya's foreign ministry led by its Government of National Unity (GNU) announced. The development marks a significant step in enhancing diplomatic relations between the two nations.
The first Indian diplomat reached the country after a gap of several years. Dr. Mohd. Aleem was appointed as the Charge d'Affaires (CdA) at the reopened Indian Embassy in Tripoli, Libya. Previously, Dr. Aleem served as the Under Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) West Asia & North Africa Division (WANA).

Jul 23, 2024

Meghalaya Government Launches its Own OTT Platform 'Hello Meghalaya'

Set with an aim to promote language, the state government launched its very own OTT platform 'Hello Meghalaya', at LARITI International Center for Performing Arts and Culture.
Meghalaya became the second state after Kerala to launch an OTT platform to cater the youth population that intends to engage them in productive activities and enable economic growth.
The platform provides content ranging from Movies, Music Videos, short films and many more.
For film makers the platform provides up to Rs. 5 lakh per film, with additional funding for nationally or internationally acclaimed films.

PM Modi Inaugurates World Heritage Committee's 46th Session in New Delhi

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi inaugurated the 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The World Heritage Committee meets annually and is responsible for managing all matters on World Heritage and deciding on sites to be inscribed on the World Heritage list. India is hosting the World Heritage Committee Meeting for the first time.
Applauding the World Heritage Committee, the Prime Minister said that hosting this program is a matter of pride for India. He highlighted that North East India's historic Maidam has been nominated to enter UNESCO's popular World Heritage List. "This is India's 43rd World Heritage Site and North East India's first heritage to get the status of Cultural World Heritage."

NITI Aayog Releases Report on 'Electronics: Powering India's Participation in Global Value Chains'

NITI Aayog unveiled its report titled 'Electronics: Powering India's Participation in Global Value Chains'. This report is the outcome of extensive analysis of India's electronics sector including its scopes and challenges. The report lays down the roadmap for the country to become a global manufacturing hub in electronics manufacturing.
In the current scenario, 70% of international trade comprises Global Value Chain (GVC) items emphasising the critical need for India to enhance its GVC participation. This can be achieved by prioritizing sectors such as electronics, semiconductors, automobiles, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, which play a significant role in the GVC landscape. Within GVCs, the electronics sector holds a significant position as nearly 80% of electronics exports come from GVCs.

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