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NATIONAL AFFAIRS - May 2022

May 2022

Oct 25, 2024

Commemoration of Sardar Patel's 150th Birth Anniversary

Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the government will celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, on October 31 next year (2025), with two-year nationwide celebrations from 2024 to 2026.
This celebration will serve as a testament to his remarkable achievements and the spirit of unity that he epitomised.
Sardar Patel, born in Nadiad, Gujarat on October 31, 1885, was a Congress leader and the first Home Minister of independent India. He is credited with integrating 562 princely states to build the Republic of India.

Oct 24, 2024

Odisha Govt. Increases Casual Leave for Women Employees

In a significant move, the Odisha government announced an increase in the casual leave (CL) entitlement for women employees, granting an additional 12 days annually, effective immediately. This brings their total CL to 27 days, compared to 15 days for male employees. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi directed the increase, following Deputy CM Pravati Parida's earlier Independence Day announcement of one paid menstrual leave per month for women staff.

Ministry of Panchayati Raj Launches "Weather Forecasts at the Gram Panchayat Level"

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR), in collaboration with the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), launched a landmark and a transformative initiative to provide Gram Panchayats with 5 days daily weather forecasting and provision to check hourly weather forecast – Gram Panchayat-Level Weather Forecasting –at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. This initiative, aimed at empowering rural communities and enhancing disaster preparedness at the grassroots, will directly benefit farmers and villagers across the country.
This is the first time that localised weather forecasts will be available at the Gram Panchayat level, supported by IMD's expanded sensor coverage.
A Training Workshop on "Weather Forecasts at the Gram Panchayat Level" was organised to mark the launch of this pioneering initiative.

Oct 23, 2024

ITU Kaleidoscope 2024 Conference

The highly anticipated ITU Kaleidoscope 2024 academic conference was held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India, running parallel to the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly 2024 (WTSA-24). This year's (2024) theme, 'Innovation and Digital Transformation for a Sustainable World', set the stage for intense discussions on cutting-edge technologies that are shaping our global digital landscape. The ITU-WTSA 24 saw the largest submissions ever in Kaleidoscope at 142 of which 100 came from India and 40 from rest of the world.
This academic conference aimed to unite scholars, industry professionals, and policymakers to explore the role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in advancing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The conference provided a platform for discussion on technological innovations and their implications for policy, regulation, and legal and ethical frameworks. This fifteenth edition of the ITU Kaleidoscope series facilitated collaboration and debate on emerging trends that contribute to a digital and sustainable transformation benefiting humanity.

NDTV World Summit 2024

NDTV proudly presented its flagship event, NDTV World Summit 2024 - The India Century, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke at the inaugural session - The India Century. In his keynote address, PM Modi spoke about why the 21st Century is 'The India Century' and how the country is growing rapidly and how investors from around the world are excited about India being the fastest-growing major economy.
PM Modi launched NDTV World, a new home for global news at the Summit, with the tagline: "Seeing the World from Where India Stands". NDTV World aims to be a leading voice from Asia and India on the global stage.

New Citizen Sentinel App Unveiled in Kerala for Traffic Monitoring

In a move to enhance traffic law enforcement, Kerala's Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) launched the Citizen Sentinel mobile application, empowering citizens to actively participate in ensuring road safety. The app allows users to report traffic violations in real time by capturing photos or videos of infractions and uploading them for review by enforcement officials.
Kerala is the third state in India to implement the mParivahan Citizen Sentinel app, following Chhattisgarh and Odisha.
Developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC), the app includes added features, such as the ability to upload images and videos from mobile phone galleries.

Oct 22, 2024

Naik is India's Acting Canada High Commissioner

Chinmoy Naik was appointed acting High Commissioner in Ottawa, the Indian High Commission in Canada said. Naik assumed charge after the previous High Commissioner, Sanjay Kumar Verma, and five other officials were withdrawn by India earlier amid the ongoing diplomatic row with Canada.
Naik has been the Deputy High Commissioner, High Commission of India, Ottawa, from February 2023 onwards.
A 2004-batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service, Naik has served in the Indian Embassy in Beijing and Paris. He has also handled matters pertaining to Eurasia, disarmament, new technologies and cultural diplomacy, while being posted in New Delhi.

Madhya Pradesh Introduces 'Pink Alarms' for Enhanced Women's Safety at Datia Hospital

In a pioneering move aimed at enhancing the safety of women in healthcare settings, Madhya Pradesh installed 'pink alarms'at the government-run district hospital and medical college in Datia. This initiative addresses growing concerns about the safety of female staff in public hospitals, a pressing issue that gained heightened attention following the tragic rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.
The installation of 'pink alarms' is part of a broader movement to address the urgent issue of women's safety in public hospitals across India.
Recent incidents involving violence against women healthcare workers have underscored the need for improved safety measures in medical institutions.
The 'pink alarms' are the brainchild of District Collector Sandeep Makin.
This installation marks the first of its kind in a government hospital within Madhya Pradesh.

Haryana Becomes First State to Implement Dalit Sub-Quotas

In a landmark move, Haryana become the first state to implement sub-quotas for the Dalit community by sub-classifying the Scheduled Castes (SCs). The decision follows the Supreme Court's August 2023 ruling, granting states the power to divide SCs and STs for preferential reservations. Haryana's move, backed by a state commission's recommendations, is aimed at addressing the underrepresentation of the "Deprived Scheduled Castes" (DSC), who are more marginalised in employment sectors compared to "Other Scheduled Castes" (OSC). The state has divided the SC community into two groups: DSC, which includes 36 castes like Balmikis and Dhanaks, and OSC, which includes castes such as Chamars and Jatavs.
This initiative, previously postponed during Haryana's election period, is now active, ensuring that each subgroup gets 50% of the 20% SC quota for government jobs. It signifies a crucial step toward equitable distribution of benefits within the SC community, in line with the Supreme Court's directive that reservations be linked to caste-based underrepresentation.

Oct 21, 2024

Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar is New NCW Chief

The Centre appointed Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar, the national secretary of the BJP, as the chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW).
Rahatkar, the ninth chairperson of the NCW, succeeded Rekha Sharma whose tenure as NCW chairperson ended in August after two consecutive terms.
Rahatkar was appointed for a three-year term or till the age of 65 years, whichever is the earliest. She is a former national president of the BJP Mahila Morcha.
It was established on January 31, 1992 under the provisions of the Indian Constitution.

Chhattisgarh's Northern Tribal Belt Gets First Airport

A domestic airport was inaugurated in the Surguja region, bringing air connectivity for the first time to Chhattisgarh's northern tribal belt.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the Maa Mahamaya Airport in Ambikapur city of Surguja district.
Sprawled across 365 acres of land, the airport was built at a cost of Rs. 80 crore. A 72-seater aircraft can land on its airstrip and the airport has the capacity to handle 5 lakh passengers annually.

NHRC Concludes National Conference, Advocates for Older Persons' Rights

On its 31st Foundation Day, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) organised a day-long national conference on the 'Rights of Older Persons' at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. During the keynote address, Acting Chairperson Vijaya Bharathi Sayani emphasised the invaluable role of elders as the architects of the nation's history, keepers of cultural heritage, and foundational pillars of families.
Vijaya Bharathi Sayani described elders as "the architects of our nation's history" and emphasised their importance in families and society.
She called for respect, compassion, and dignity for older persons during their twilight years.

India Delivers Haemo-dialysis Machines to PNG, Supplies Aid to Lebanon

India fulfilled a significant commitment made during the third Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC III) Summit by sending its first consignment of 12 Haemo-dialysis machines to Papua New Guinea (PNG). Also in response to rising tensions and ongoing conflict in southern Lebanon, India dispatched the first tranche of a 33-ton consignment of medical supplies as part of a humanitarian effort to support Lebanon.
India has consistently provided aid to its global partners, offering vaccines, essential medicines, food, and other critical resources.

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