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NATIONAL AFFAIRS - July 2024

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Oct 07, 2025

Jitendra Singh Launches Curtain Raiser of Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Jitendra Singh, launched the Curtain Raiser of the first-ever Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave (ESTIC-2025), themed 'Imagine. Innovate. Inspire for Viksit Bharat 2047'. The three-day conclave will be held from November 3 to 5, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
"ESTIC-2025 is not just a conclave – it's a movement to position India as a global innovation hub. Our journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047 will be powered by young minds and frontier technologies," Singh said.

Bihar to Vote in Two Phases; Shortest Assembly Polls in over Two Decades

For the first time in at least two decades, Bihar will vote in just two phases – on November 6 and 11 – with the results to be announced on November 14. The Election Commission (EC) announced the much-awaited schedule, continuing its recent practice of shorter polling durations.
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar said that there were many reasons for the shorter poll duration. "Voter awareness, availability of CAPFs (Central Armed Police Forces), the assessment of law and order and the enhancement in the capacity of the EC and its officials – looking at all these factors, it was felt appropriate to conduct the elections in two phases.
Over the past three Assembly elections, Bihar's polling schedule has steadily shortened, from six phases in 2010 to five in 2015 and three in 2020. In 2005, polling was held in four phases.

Oct 06, 2025

Mohilary Sworn in as Bodoland Territorial Council Chief

Bodoland People's Front (BPF) president Hagrama Mohilary was sworn in as the Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) in Assam's Kokrajhar district.
Former minister Rihon Daimary was also sworn in as the deputy CEM at a function held at the Bodoland Secretariat Field.
Mohilary, who became the CEM for the fourth time, took the oath of office and secrecy, administered by Chief Secretary Ravi Kota, in English, while Daimary took it in the Bodo language.
The Bodoland Peoples' Front (BPF) swept the BTC polls, winning 28 of the 40 seats. The United Peoples Party Liberal (UPPL) and the BJP, alliance partners in the outgoing BTC, finished with seven and five seats respectively.
BTC is an autonomous council for the Bodoland Territorial Region comprising five districts — Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa and Udalguri and Tamulpur.

Oct 05, 2025

CM to Inaugurates Katpadi's First Government Hospital

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will virtually inaugurate the first full-fledged 60 bed-Government Taluk Hospital at Serkadu village in Katpadi, Vellore, on October 6.
Officials of the Public Works Department (PWD), which executed the multi-crore project, said that the new government hospital has modern health facilities, including ECG, CT scan, and surgery theatres.

Oct 04, 2025

Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy Launches Pan-India E-Waste Recycling Drive

Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy launched a Pan-India E-waste recycling drive under the Special Campaign 5.0. The campaign will run till the 31^st of this month. The Ministry of Mines said that the e-waste collection drive aims to systematically dispose of unserviceable computers, laptops, printers, LED displays, mobile phones, and other obsolete electronic equipment that have accumulated over time. It added that this initiative will support the objectives of the National Critical Minerals Mission by reducing import dependency and strengthening India's clean energy transition.

Union Home Minister Inaugurates and Lays Foundation Stone for Rs. 825 Crore Development Projects ...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in October 2025, inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various development projects worth approximately 825 crore rupees in Kurukshetra. These included the foundation stone laying of 11 projects, including five nursing colleges, 84 residences at Jind Police Line, the inauguration of the Pediatric Rest House in Narnaul, and the 300-bed Assandh Sub-Divisional Hospital. Chief Minister Nayab Singh, Kurukshetra MP Naveen Jindal, and Cabinet Minister Anil Vij, along with several other ministers, were also present. On this occasion, Shah praised the Haryana government for working with the Spirit of Service for Good Governance.

Oct 03, 2025

Chandra Sekhara Reddy Appointed National Advisor, EESL

In a significant move to further accelerate India's energy efficiency and conservation drive, Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of Public Sector Undertakings under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, appointed A. Chandra Sekhara Reddy as its National Advisor for Government Affairs & Media.
With this appointment, Mr. Reddy will play a key role in shaping EESL's outreach and stakeholder engagement strategy, strengthening its presence at both national and global forums, and ensuring effective communication of the organization's mission of promoting sustainable energy practices.

BRO Scripts History in Ladakh; Surpasses its Own Guinness World Record for Highest Motorable Road

The Border Roads Organisation's 'Project Himank' once again created history by surpassing its own Guinness World Record for the highest motorable road.
The connectivity from Likaru to Mig La pass and further to Fukche village is of immense strategic and infrastructural significance, serving as the third vital axis from the Hanle sector to the border village of Fukche near the Indo-China border.
The BRO has been instrumental in connecting some of the world's highest mountain passes, with 11 out of the 14 highest motorable passes globally built by it.

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