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NATIONAL AFFAIRS - January 2022

Jan 2022

Nov 07, 2024

Amit Shah Chairs 32nd Kendriya Hindi Samiti Meeting in New Delhi

Union Minister Amit Shah chaired the 32nd meeting of the 'Kendriya Hindi Samiti' in New Delhi.
It is the apex body responsible for providing guidelines for the promotion and development of Hindi in India.
Coordinates programs and policies implemented by various ministries and departments of the Government of India.
The Samiti's role is crucial in ensuring the progressive use of Hindi as the national language.

Congress Dissolves Entire Himachal Pradesh Unit along With District, and Block Units

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge dissolved the entire Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) unit in Himachal Pradesh along with the district and block units with immediate effect.
The move is seen as part of the Congress' plan to restructure the Himachal unit of the party. There has been no change in the PCC ever since the Congress formed its government in the hill state.
Outgoing president of Himachal Pradesh Congress Pratibha Singh already become a member of the Congress Working Committee (CWC), the highest decision-making body of the party. Singh, who is wife of former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, was appointed as state Congress chief in 2022.

MP Cabinet Approves 35% Job Reservation for Women in State Services

The Madhya Pradesh cabinet, led by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, approved a 35 per cent reservation for women in all state government recruitment. The decision, made at a cabinet meeting held at Mantralaya, increases the previous quota of 33 per cent, marking a major step toward empowering women.
Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla highlighted the importance of this move, stating that it demonstrates the state's dedication to enhancing opportunities for women.

Nov 06, 2024

Meluri Becomes Nagaland's 17th District

The Nagaland government announced the creation of Meluri as the 17th district of the state. This upgrade from a sub-division to a full district marks administrative changes in the region. Meluri is notable for being predominantly inhabited by the Pochury Naga tribe. It also shares an international border with Myanmar.
It has become the fifth district to be created by the state government in the last three years.
In 2021, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio-led People's Democratic Alliance government had created the Tseminyu district through bifurcation of Kohima district, Chümoukedima and Niuland districts by bifurcating Dimapur district, and later in 2022 created Shamator district carving it out of the eastern district of Tuensang.

Asian Buddhist Summit in New Delhi

The Ministry of Culture and the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) hosted the first Asian Buddhist Summit (ABS) in New Delhi. The theme of the summit is 'Role of Buddha Dhamma in Strengthening Asia.'
The summit, brought together Sangha leaders, scholars, experts and practitioners from various Buddhist traditions across Asia and fostered dialogue, promoted understanding and addressed contemporary challenges faced by the Buddhist community. Buddhism holds a unique position in the spiritual and cultural history of India and pan-Asia.

Nov 05, 2024

Jaishankar Opens Indian Consulate in Brisbane

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar formally inaugurated an Indian Consulate in Brisbane in Australia.
Apart from the High Commission at Canberra, the Australian capital, India has consulates at Melbourne, Sydney and Perth. The new one at Brisbane in Queensland will be the fourth.

Speaker Nominates Three MLAs as Panel Chairmen for J-K Assembly

The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Abdul Rahim Rather named three legislators as panel chairmen for the ongoing session of Legislative Assembly (LA).
The three MLAs are Mubarak Gul of ruling National Conference, Muhammad Yousuf Tarigami (CPI-M), and Sujeet Singh Salathia as panel chairman for the Assembly.

The 16th Finance Commission Team in Nagaland on Three Day Visit

Members of the 16th Finance Commission arrived in Nagaland on a three-day visit.
The Finance Commission team comprising Chairman Arvind Panagriya and members Ajay Narayan Jha, Annie George Mathew and Manoj Panda was received at Dimapur Airport by Deputy Chief Minister Y. Patton and Chief Secretary J. Alam.
During the three-day stay, the Finance Commission team would hold a closed-door meeting with the chief minister.
Other than the funds provided to the state through Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS), the state government is likely to present to the Commission, demands for grants-in-aid for the next five years, amounting to nearly Rs. 1 trillion on various sectors.

Nov 04, 2024

Sat Sharma is J&K BJP President

The BJP leadership appointed Sat Sharma as president of the party's Jammu and Kashmir unit, replacing Ravinder Raina.
As per reports, Raina was made a member of its national executive.
Sharma has been at the helm earlier as well and is an experienced organisation person.

'One District One Product' Promoted by Piyush Goyal during Riyadh Visit

Union Minister Piyush Goyal, on a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia, inaugurated the "One District One Product" (ODOP) Wall at the Indian Embassy.
With ODOP, the government aims to spotlight local products on international platforms, transforming various districts across India into "Made in India" hubs.
By promoting these locally-made products through partnerships with global retail chains, the initiative also seeks to create sustainable livelihoods for Indian artisans and entrepreneurs.

Rajesh Kumar Singh Takes Charge as New Defence Secretary in South Block

Rajesh Kumar Singh, a distinguished 1989-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Kerala cadre, officially took charge as the Defence Secretary at South Block, New Delhi. Singh succeeded Giridhar Aramane, the 1988-batch IAS officer from the Andhra Pradesh cadre, who retired from his service on October 31, 2024, after serving a notable two-year term in this crucial role.
Singh's extensive experience in key government roles and his history of strategic decision-making prepared him to take on one of the most prestigious positions within the Indian government. His journey to this role reflects a career built on service, leadership, and integrity.

Nov 03, 2024

Indian Railways Renews MoU with Switzerland for Advanced Infrastructure Modernisation

Indian Railways renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Switzerland's Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC) to deepen technical collaboration, targeting infrastructure modernisation and operational efficiency. Signed via video conferencing, this agreement marks the continuation of a partnership initiated in 2017, focusing on areas critical to railway technology enhancement.
The MoU renewal received backing from India's Ministry of Railways and Ministry of External Affairs, with Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighting the alignment with India's modernisation goals.

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