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NATIONAL AFFAIRS - March 2025

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Oct 30, 2025

President Murmu Takes Sortie in Rafale Fighter Jet

President Droupadi Murmu undertook a sortie in a Rafale fighter aircraft from the Air Force Station in Ambala, Haryana, becoming the first President of India to fly in two fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF). In April 2023, she had taken a sortie in a Sukhoi-30 MKI from the Tezpur Air Force Station in Assam.
The President, who is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces, flew for approximately 30 minutes covering about 200 kilometres before returning to the Air Force Station. The aircraft was flown by Group Captain Amit Gehani, Commanding Officer of the 17 Squadron.

The 3rd National Conference on National e-Vidhan Application

The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs organised the 3^rd National Conference on the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) in October 2025 in the Main Committee Room, Parliament House Annexe, New Delhi.
Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs and Dr. L. Murugan, Minister of State of Parliamentary Affairs and Information and Broadcasting will grace the occasion. Shri Nikunja Bihari Dhal, Secretary and Dr. Satya Prakash, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs were also present during the conference.
The conference was attended by over 100 participants, including the Secretaries of Legislative Houses and Secretaries of the Nodal Departments of the concerned State Governments, who play a pivotal role in the implementation and operationalisation of the NeVA project in their respective States.
The NeVA is one of the 44 Mission Mode Projects (MMPs) under the Digital India Programme of the Government of India. It aims to make the functioning of all State Legislatures paperless, transforming them into 'Digital Houses', and integrating all 37 Legislative Houses on a single digital platform under the vision of 'One Nation, One Application'.

National Maritime Heritage Complex Logo Launched at India Maritime Week 2025

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, unveiled the logo of the proposed National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal in Gujarat on the second day of India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai. He also released the NMHC Research Report on the occasion and inaugurated the Maritime Heritage Day celebrations. The launch marked a crucial step in showcasing and preserving India's vast maritime history and promoting it through digital, cultural, and tourism-led initiatives. The NMHC, to be established at Lothal in Gujarat, is envisioned as a world-class facility to commemorate India's ancient maritime legacy while inspiring future innovation in the sector.
The theme for India Maritime Week 2025 being held from October 27 to 31 is 'the theme 'Uniting Oceans, One Maritime Vision'.

Oct 29, 2025

Uttar Pradesh to Create Kalyan Singh Nagar, Its 76th District

Uttar Pradesh is preparing to establish its 76^th district, as announced by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The new district will be named Kalyan Singh Nagar, although the proposal has not yet been presented in the assembly. Given the Chief Minister's announcement, it is expected that the proposal will soon come before the Assembly.
The new district will be formed by reallocating areas from Aligarh and Bulandshahr. This area was the birthplace and workplace of former Chief Minister Kalyan Singh, hence the district's name.

Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda Convenes 31st Meeting of the Central Supervisory Board

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda convened the 31^st meeting of the Central Supervisory Board (CSB) to reiterate the nation's commitment to strengthen the implementation of the PC&PNDT Act and to prevent the misuse of medical technologies for sex selection and sex determination. The meeting agenda included detailed discussions to address the issues of gender balance and review the progress made on various action points that were decided during the last CSB meeting.

World Bank Approves $280 Million Loan for Kerala Health

The World Bank approved a $280 million loan for Kerala under the Kerala Health System Improvement Programme (KHSIP) to enhance healthcare access, longevity, and system resilience. The initiative aims to transform the state's health infrastructure to better serve 11 million elderly and vulnerable people, especially in the face of climate-related challenges.
The KHSIP is designed to provide comprehensive, climate-resilient healthcare solutions by focusing on chronic disease management, digital transformation, and grassroots-level outreach.

Oct 28, 2025

Rajasthan Bans Employment of Children under 14 in Shops and Commercial Establishments

Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma approved the Rajasthan Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, which prohibits the employment of children aged below 14 years in shops and commercial establishments, an official statement said.
The government also approved amendments to the Rajasthan Factories (Amendment) Rules, 2025, aimed at promoting business activities while ensuring the welfare and safety of workers.
Under the ordinance, the minimum age for apprentices was raised from 12 to 14 years, and adolescents aged 14 to 18 will no longer be permitted to work during the night - a change from the earlier limit of 12 to 15 years.

Amit Shah Inaugurates 'Deep Sea Fishing Vessels'

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated 'Deep Sea Fishing Vessels' under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) at Mazgaon Dock, Mumbai, marking a major step towards modernising India's marine fisheries sector and strengthening the cooperative movement along the nation's coastline.
The event was attended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, and Union Minister of State for Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol.

Aurangabad Railway Station Renamed Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

In a move reinforcing regional heritage, the Aurangabad Railway Station in Maharashtra was officially renamed Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Railway Station, as per a notification by the Central Railway. The station now carries the new code 'CPSN', and falls under the Nanded Division of South Central Railway. The renaming follows the earlier change of the city's name from Aurangabad to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in 2022, a decision taken by the Eknath Shinde-led state government.

Oct 27, 2025

The Election Commission announced the nationwide voter list revision schedule, covering 10-15 sta...

The Election Commission will announced the first phase of the pan-India special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, covering 10-15 states/UTs, including poll-bound West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry.
As per reports, the initial phase will leave out states like Maharashtra, where local body elections are to be held by January 31, 2026, as per Supreme Court directives, as well as the snow-bound states/UTs of J&K, Himachal, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Ladakh. The last intensive revision of electoral rolls in India was undertaken two decades ago.

Ministry of Culture Signs MoUs with 17 Leading Institutions under Gyan Bharatam Initiative

The Ministry of Culture's flagship initiative, Gyan Bharatam, marked a significant milestone with the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with 17 leading institutions from across the country. The ceremony, held at the National Gallery of Modern Art (Jaipur House), New Delhi, symbolised a historic step in India's collective effort to safeguard, preserve, and revitalise the nation's manuscript heritage.
The event was graced by Union Minister of Culture & Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, who lauded Gyan Bharatam as a visionary initiative aimed at decoding India's ancient manuscripts and reaffirming their enduring relevance in contemporary times. He emphasised that the initiative reflects India's cultural commitment to make its manuscript wealth accessible to future generations.

Oct 26, 2025

India Launches Online National Drug Licensing System

In response to a series of fatal child deaths linked to toxic cough syrups, India has rolled out a robust digital oversight system — the Online National Drug Licensing System (ONDLS). Spearheaded by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), this system is designed to track high-risk pharmaceutical solvents in real time, ensuring that only verified, safe ingredients are used in medicine manufacturing across the country. This urgent reform underscores India's renewed focus on pharmaceutical safety and accountability, particularly in the wake of rising international concerns about drug quality.

Tejashwi Yadav to be INDIA Bloc's CM Face

The Mahagathbandhan formally announced Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav as its CM face for the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, while naming Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahani as the Deputy CM face.

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