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NATIONAL AFFAIRS - May 2022

May 2022

Sep 20, 2023

Old Parliament Building to be Called Samvidhan Sadan

As the proceedings of the Parliament shifts to the new building, the Prime Minister announced the new name of the old parliament building which will be called 'Samvidhan Sadan' (Constitution House). The old Parliament Building which was designed by British architects Sir Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker and was completed in 1927 witnessed some of the great moments in Indian history like the passing of India's Constitution.

Sep 19, 2023

Old Parliament to Live on as Architectural Marvel

As the Indian Parliament got a new address, the old building, 96, will live on as the architectural wonder.
Inaugurated in colonial times by then Governor-General Lord Irwin on January 18, 1927, the old complex was designed by English architects Herbert Baker and Edwin Lutyens and can accommodate only 543 members in the Lok Sabha and 250 in the Rajya Sabha.
In contrast, the new Parliament, designed by architect Bimal Patel, can seat 888 members in the Lok Sabha and 300 in the Rajya Sabha.
The present building was never designed to accommodate a bicameral legislature for a full-fledged democracy, which necessitated a rethink.

Dharmendra Pradhan, Om Birla Launch 'Skills on Wheels' Initiative in Delhi

Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla launched the 'Skills on Wheels' initiative in Delhi.
The initiative is aimed at generating awareness around the government's skill development mission, opportunities and support system available for youths.
To promote digital literacy and digital skills in which India is developing global competency this scheme with the help of NSDC was launched. 'Skills on Wheels is a unique experiment.
This bus and experimental laboratory will go to the villages of Rajasthan. Later it will go to other parts of the country.

Sep 18, 2023

Unified Portal for Agricultural Statistics Launched

The Indian government introduced the Unified Portal for Agricultural Statistics (UPAg), an online platform developed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare. It is hailed as a significant leap forward in managing agricultural data. The UPAg Portal is intended to serve as a public resource, streamlining access to credible, granular, and objective data while reducing search costs and inefficiencies for users.
The UPAg Portal's core function is to generate crop estimates and integrate with other agriculture-related statistical systems. It aims to combat challenges like non-standardized and unverified data, ultimately supporting data-driven decision-making in India's agriculture sector.
The UPAg was launched by NITI Aayog member Ramesh Chand. He described it as an investment and a giant step in the realm of agriculture data management.
The platform is designed to generate crop estimates and integrate with other systems generating agriculture statistics such as price, trade, procurement, and stock.
The initiative aligns with e-governance principles by bringing smartness, transparency, and agility to India's agriculture sector.

Final Two-day Meet of G20 Framework Working Group Held in Raipur

The fourth and final meeting of the G20 Framework Working Group (FWG) under India's G20 Presidency will be held in Chhattisgarh's capital Raipur from September 18.
More than 65 delegates from G20 member and invitee countries and various international and regional organisations will participate in the two-day meeting at Mayfair resort in Nava Raipur.
Chandni Raina, advisor to the Union Finance Ministry and Sam Beckett, chief economic Adviser, HM Treasury, UK will chair the meeting, he said.
The FWG facilitates discussions on the latest global economic outlook and policy guidance on key macroeconomic issues.

IIT Kanpur Director Abhay Karandikar Appointed Science and Technology Secretary

Professor Abhay Karandikar, the director of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, was appointed as the secretary of department of Science and Technology (DST), taking over from Rajesh Gokhale, who held the additional charge along with his post of secretary department of biotechnology.
Karandikar was appointed to the post till the date of his attaining the age of 60 years.
Karandikar was appointed as director of his Alma Mater IIT Kanpur in 2018. He is an electrical engineer who is known for his contributions to the telecommunications sector of the country.

Rahul Navin Takes Charge as Director of Enforcement Directorate

IRS officer Rahul Navin was appointed as in-charge director of the Enforcement Directorate on the completion of tenure of the incumbent Sanjay Kumar Mishra.
According to an official order, Navin, a 1993-batch IRS officer, will hold the charge till the appointment of a regular director or until further orders. Navin is currently the ED's special director.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is a specialized law enforcement agency in India responsible for enforcing economic laws and regulations in the country. It is primarily tasked with investigating and prosecuting cases related to financial crimes, money laundering, foreign exchange violations, and economic offenses.
The Enforcement Directorate operates under the administrative control of the Department of Revenue, which, in turn, is part of the Ministry of Finance, Government of India. It plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity of India's financial and economic systems by ensuring compliance with laws and regulations related to economic activities.

Sep 17, 2023

Uttarakhand's Global Investor Summit Curtain Raiser Held in New Delhi

A Global Investor Summit 2023 is to be organised in Uttarakhand on December 8-9 on the tagline of 'Peace to Prosperity'. On the occasion of the curtain raiser of the summit in New Delhi, ITC proposed an investment of Rs. 5,000 crore to the Uttarakhand government. An MoU for investment of Rs. 1,000 crore was signed with Mahindra Holidays and Resort India Limited and Rs. 1,600 crore was signed with e-Kuber.

Sep 16, 2023

ED Director Sanjay Kumar Mishra Step Down

Enforcement Directorate (ED)'s director Sanjay Kumar Mishra stepped down. The Centre had sought from Supreme Court of India that Mishra's tenure be extended till October 15, which the top court granted, albeit reducing a month from the demand.
The Supreme Court in July had noted that S. K. Mishra's tenure as the ED chief was extended till September 15 in view of 'national interest'. The court had clarified that no further application seeking an extension would be entertained.
Sanjay Mishra had become an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer in 1984. Prior to his stint as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) stint, Mishra was posted as chief commissioner of Income Tax in Delhi.

Haryana Govt Appoints Actress Mita Vashisth as Chair of Entertainment Policy Council

In a significant development for the entertainment industry in Haryana, the state government appointed renowned film actress Mita Vashisht as the chairperson of the governing council tasked with overseeing the implementation of the Haryana Film and Entertainment Policy. This appointment follows the untimely demise of the beloved actor, director, and producer Satish Kaushik, who previously held the position. Mita Vashisth's extensive experience in the world of entertainment and her dedication to the craft make her a fitting choice for this prestigious role.
Mita has also served as visiting faculty at esteemed institutions such as the National School of Drama (NSD), the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), the National Institute of Design (NID), and the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). Her contributions to the development of young talent have been invaluable, and she continues to inspire the next generation of artists.

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