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NATIONAL AFFAIRS
Overview of Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahayan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Visit to India: 9th – 10th September 2024
The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahayan was on a official 2-day state visit to India from 9th to 10th September 2024 at the invitation of the Prime Minister (PM) of India, Narendra Modi.
- This marks his 1st official visit to India as the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.
- He was accompanied by high-level delegation of senior ministers, senior officials from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Government as well as large business delegation.
Key Points:
i.On 9th September 2024, PM Modi held a bilateral meeting with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahayan at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India.
ii.On 10th September 2024, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahayan attended the India-UAE Business Forum held in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
iii.The Government of India (GoI) and the Government of the UAE have signed 5 key Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) in various fields including nuclear energy and petroleum, following the bilateral meeting held between PM Modi and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi in New Delhi, Delhi.
About United Arab Emirates (UAE):
President- Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahayan
Currency- United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
Capital- Abu Dhabi
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Ministry of Steel Hosted “Greening Steel: Pathway to Sustainability” Event in New Delhi
On 10th September 2024, the Ministry of Steel (MoS) successfully hosted the event titled “Greening Steel: Pathway to Sustainability” held at C.D. Deshmukh Hall, India International Centre, New Delhi, Delhi.
- Union Minister H.D. Kumarswamy, MoS, Chief guest of the event, released the report on “Greening the Steel Sector in India: Roadmap and Action Plan”.
- Sanjay Singh, Former Secretary, MoS, chaired the technical session titled “Leadership and Innovation: Driving the Green Steel Transition” during the event.
About Ministry of Steel (MoS):
Union Minister– H. D. Kumaraswamy(Constituency- Mandya, Karnataka)
Minister of State– Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma(Constituency- Narasapuram, Andhra Pradesh)
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MoHFW releases ‘Health Dynamics of India 2022-23’ report
On September 9, 2024, Union Secretary Apurva Chandra, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), launched the ‘Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure and Human Resources) 2022-23‘ report in New Delhi(Delhi).
- This annual publication, which was previously called Rural Health Statistics, has been published since 1992.
- The report gives comprehensive insights into the country’s healthcare infrastructure and workforce with updates as of March 31 each year.
What is in the report?
i.The report examines and compares health infrastructure and manpower data from 2005 to 2023, with a special focus on the period from 2022 to 2023, highlighting both advancements and areas needing improvement.
ii.The report is in 2 parts:
- Part 1 presents an overall view of India’s healthcare system with State and Union Territory(UT) profiles.
- Part 2 is divided into 9 sections, offering in-depth data on health facilities, manpower, and demographic indicators.
ii.It provides detailed district-level information on health facilities, including Sub-Centers (SCs), Primary Health Centers (PHCs), Community Health Centers (CHCs), Sub-District Hospitals (SDHs), District Hospitals (DHs), and Medical Colleges.
iii.The report includes focused insights on healthcare infrastructure and personnel in rural, urban, and tribal regions, aiding in targeted planning and policymaking.
iv.It acts as a crucial tool for healthcare planning and management by identifying gaps and deficiencies in infrastructure and human resources.
Highlights of the Report :
i.As of March 31, 2023, India has a total of 1,69,615 Sub-Centers, 31,882 Primary Health Centers(PHCs), 6,359 Community Health Centers(CHCs), 1,340 Sub-Divisional/District Hospitals(SDHs), 714 District Hospitals(DHs), and 362 Medical Colleges(MCs) providing healthcare services in both urban and rural areas.
ii.The healthcare infrastructure is supported by 2,39,911 health workers (male and female) at Sub-Centers(SCs), 40,583 doctors or Medical Officers(MOs) at PHCs, and 26,280 specialists and MOs at CHCs.
iii.At Sub-District and District Hospitals, 45,027 doctors and specialists are employed, alongside 47,932 staff nurses at PHCs, 51,059 nursing staff at CHCs, and 1,35,793 paramedical staff working in SDHs across the nation
About the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW):
Union Minister– Jagat Prakash Nadda(Rajya Sabha – Gujarat)
Minister of State(MoS)– Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav(Constituency- Buldhana, Maharashtra); Anupriya Patel (Constituency- Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh/UP)
MCA Notifies Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023 for M&As
On September 10, 2024, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) notified certain provisions of the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023 to revamp the merger control regime with effect from September 10, 2024.
- The aim of these changes is to streamline the merger review process and introduce new standards to assess notifiability of transactions.
- The amendments include Deal Value Threshold(DVT); reduced review timelines for the Competition Commission of India(CCI); derogation for stock market transactions; codification of green channel rules; and new exemption criteria for minority acquisitions, incremental acquisitions, demergers, and acquisitions by financial intermediaries, etc.
Key Points:
i.These regulations mandate regulatory clearance from CCI for deals exceeding Rs 2,000 crore if the target entity has “Substantial Business Operations(SBOs) in India.”
ii.The review period for M&A transactions has been reduced from 210 days to 150 days.
iii..Transactions involving entities with assets below Rs 450 crore or turnover under Rs 1,250 crore are exempt from CCI approval.
iv.Parties to open market transactions will now be exempt from the standstill obligation, which basically prevents an acquirer from taking any steps to consummate the transaction prior to receipt of the CCI’s approval.
v.As per the rules, the transactions where the value of assets or turnover of the enterprise being acquired, controlled, merged, or amalgamated in India does not exceed Rs 450 crore and Rs 1250 crore, respectively, shall not be considered a combination under Section 5 of the Competition Act, 2022.
vi.The rules also extend to digital firms based on global user base, Gross Merchandise Value (GMV), or annual revenue.
vii.The Green Channel Rules codify the existing law relating to deemed approval, with a key change that will impact overlaps assessment. Now, the definition of affiliates is widened to include in its scope the right/ability to access commercially sensitive information (CSI) of an entity.
viii.The fee for filing a merger form has been increased (i) from Rs 20 lakhs to Rs 30 lakhs, for a Form I filing; and (ii) from Rs 65 lakhs to Rs 90 lakhs, for a Form II filing.
PM Modi Chaired the 1st Meeting of the Governing Board of ANRF
On 10th September 2024, Narendra Modi, Prime Minister (PM) of India chaired the 1st meeting of the Governing Board of Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) at his residence in New Delhi, Delhi.
- The meeting focused on India’s Science and Technology landscape and discussion on redesigning of research and development (R&D) programmes.
- During the meeting, several programs were introduced to bolster India’s scientific capabilities and global competitiveness.
Member of the Governing Body:
i.Vice President- Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Ministry of Education
ii.Member Secretary- Ajay Kumar Sood Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India
iii.Ex-officio members- Member (Science), NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) and Secretary, Department of Science & Technology, Department of Biotechnology, Department of Scientific & Industrial Research and Department of Higher Education.
Details of the Initiatives:
Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR):
ANRF introduced “Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR)”, a multi-institutional initiative to enable collaboration between top-tier institutions and those with limited research capabilities.
The programme will be implemented using hub and spoke mode focusing on mentorship.
Mission for Advancement in High-impact Areas (MAHA):
ANRF unveiled the Mission for Advancement in High-impact Areas (MAHA), a mission mode programme to accelerate research in key strategic and emerging areas.
Electric Vehicle (EV) mobility and Advanced Materials are the priority areas identified by MAHA for immediate support.
This will support priority-driven, solution-focused research which will catalyse multi-institutional, multi-disciplinary and multi-investigator collaboration to address scientific challenges and advance the frontiers of technology.
ANRF Centre of Excellence (ACE):
ANRF Centre of Excellence (ACE) was introduced to establish world-class research centers with substantial funding support, providing cutting-edge infrastructure for ambitious scientific endeavors
Note: The dedicated program aims to nurture fundamental research and sustain a vibrant R&D ecosystem throughout India.
Points to note:
i.ANRF aims to enhance India’s global competitiveness in key areas. ANRF’s programmes on solution focused research will focus on sectors like solar cells, health technology, smart infrastructure, and sustainable agriculture.
ii.The Governing Board highlighted the importance of industry-aligned translational research and fundamental knowledge advancement.
iii.The foundation’s initiatives align with India’s goals for Viksit Bharat 2047, integrating global best practices.
About Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) :
ANRF is an apex body to provide high-level strategic direction of scientific research in India as per recommendations of the National Education Policy(NEP).
ANRF functions under the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)– Dr. Abhay Karandikar (Secretary, Department of Science of Technology (DST))
Headquarters– New Delhi, Delhi
MSDE Signed MoU with Swiggy For Logistics & Upskilling Partnership
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Swiggy Limited and launched ‘Swiggy Skills’, an initiative which offers employment opportunities within Swiggy’s food delivery and quick commerce network.
- The initiative was launched by Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State(MoS) (Independent Charge, IC), MSDE in New Delhi(Delhi). It is aligns with the Government’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
i.It provides internship and training opportunities for people in restaurant operations, and various aspects of retail management.
ii.Swiggy’s partner platform will be integrated into Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) as part of the initiative, providing access to online skill development courses, certifications, and training modules to Swiggy’s workforce.
iii.It will benefit 2.4 lakh delivery partners and restaurant employees linked with Swiggy.
Note: Swiggy Limited (formerly known as Bundl Technologies Private Limited), online food ordering and delivery platform, headquartered at Bengaluru, Karnataka.
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Indian Navy’s P8I Participates in Ex Kakadu 2024 Hosted by the Royal Australian Navy
Exercise Kakadu 2024, the 16th edition of the biennial exercise led by Royal Australian Navy(RAN) and supported by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is being held in Darwin, Australia from September 7-20, 2024.
- The Indian Navy(IN)’s P8I aircraft, led by Captain Ajay Kanwar, has arrived in Darwin, Australia, to participate in Ex Kakadu 2024.
- Ex Kakadu 2024 is being held under the theme “Regional Cooperation through Trusted and Proven Partnerships”.
Note: P8I is designed for long-range, anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASuW), and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
About Exercise Kakadu 2024
Participation: The exercise involves over 3,000 personnel from 32 nations and features 13 warships, a submarine, over 10 aircraft including maritime patrol units and unmanned systems.
Key Points:
i.The exercise strengthens relationships and improves interoperability between nations’ armed forces.
ii.The focus is on integrating international partners in all aspects of maritime operations.
iii.It features a multinational control element at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) base and covers air, sea, and subsurface operations, including anti-submarine warfare and air defense exercises.
About Exercise Kakadu:
i.Exercise Kakadu, incepted in 1993, is a flagship regional international engagement activity of RAN.
ii.The 15th edition of Exercise Kakadu was held in 2022 at Darwin and the Northern Australian Exercise Area (NAXA), Australia.
India-US Defence Summit ‘INDUS-X’ Launches New Webpage To Help Investors
A new INDUS-X web page has been launched during the 3rd edition of the two-day India-United States Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X) Summit, which was concluded at Stanford University in Silicon Valley, California, the United States of America (USA) on September 10, 2024.
- The INDUS-X web page is a platform for investors and startups to learn about the program, its objectives, and partnership opportunities. It includes a database of participating companies and upcoming activities.
About 3rd INDUS-X Summit:
i.The third INDUS-X Summit was co-hosted by the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) and Stanford University, the USA.
ii.The theme of the summit is ‘Harnessing Investment Opportunities to Enhance Cross-Border Defence Innovation Ecosystems’.
iii.The summit also included sessions of the INDUS-X Senior Advisory Group and Senior Leaders Forum, two advisory forums under INDUS-X that allow DoD and Indian MoD senior officials to engage stakeholders on new projects and advance current INDUS-X activities.
Note: The 2nd edition of INDUS-X Summit was jointly organised by Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), Ministry of Defence,Government of India(GoI) and US Department of Defense (DoD) on 20-21 February, 2024 in New Delhi(Delhi).
Highlights:
i.The Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO) of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), India and the Defence Innovation Unit (DIU) of the USA Department of Defence (DoD) signed an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the summit.
- The MoU enhances DIU-DIO collaboration on defence innovation in order to provide their respective militaries access to cutting-edge technologies through non-traditional processes.
ii.The USA and Indian companies highlighted INDUSWERX, a testing consortium led by private-sector organisations, provides enterprises for new technology testing and experimentation.
Background:
i.INDUS-X initiative was launched on June 21 2023 by the USA DoD and the MoD, GoI during Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi’s state visit to Washington, DC, USA.
ii.It was launched for enhancing strategic and defence partnership between India and the USA.
About the United States of America (USA):
President – Joseph Robinette Biden Jr.
Capital – Washington, DC
Currency – United States Dollar(USD)
Elon Musk to Become World’s 1st Trillionaire by 2027; Gautam Adani by 2028: 2024 Trillion Dollar Club
According to an Informa Connect Academy report titled “2024 Trillion Dollar Club” , Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tesla Motors and SpaceX , is most likely to become the world’s 1st trillionaire by 2027.
- As per the report, Elon Musk who is currently, the richest man in the world with total net worth of USD 248 billion(as per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index on September 12, 2024) to become the world’s 1st trillionaire requires his wealth to grow at an average annual growth rate of nearly 110%.
- The report estimated that Gautam Adani(USD 111 billion), Chairman of Adani Group (India) will become the 2nd trillionaire by 2028, if his ports-to-power conglomerate continues to grow at an average annual rate of approximately 123%.
- Among 3 women billionaire who are likely to become trillionaire by 2050, Françoise Bettencourt Meyers, grand-daughter of Eugène Schueller, founder of L’Oreal, who holds total net worth of USD 85.9 billion, is expected to become a trillionaire by 2040.
About Informa Connect Academy:
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)- Andrew Mullins
Headquarters- London, the United Kingdom (UK)
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BANKING & FINANCE
Aviva Life Insurance Launches ‘Aviva Signature Increasing Income Plan’
Aviva Life Insurance Company India Limited(Aviva India) has launched ‘Aviva Signature Increasing Income Plan’, a non-linked, non-participating life insurance savings plan to offer a growing income stream for retirees.
- This plan is designed to help customers maintain their purchasing power in retirement and keep up with inflation.
- It is a part of Aviva’s Signature Product series, which aims to solve Protection, Long term Savings and Retirement needs for customers.
Key Features:
i.Aviva Signature Increasing Income Plan provides a 15% increase in every third policy year to address inflation and rising living expenses.
ii.It guarantees whole-life income to the policyholder and also provides financial security until the age of 100.
iii.It provides a guaranteed income to the family in the event that the policyholder passes away during the premium term, paying future premiums.
iv.It provides a premium return at the end of the payout period, in which the policyholder receives 105% of the total premiums paid.
v.The plan is entitled to tax benefits under Sections 80C and 10(10D) of the Income Tax (IT) Act 1961, making it a tax-effective option to save for the future.
vi.Loans are available under this plan, once it acquires surrender value.
Note:
About Aviva Life Insurance Company India Limited:
It is a Joint Venture (JV) between Aviva plc, a United Kingdom (UK) based insurance group and Dabur Invest Corp., Indian conglomerate.
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) – Asit Rath
Headquarters – Gurugram, Haryana
Established – 2002
AU Small Finance Partners with UIIC For Distribution of Insurance Products
Jaipur (Rajasthan) based AU Small Finance Bank Limited (AU SFB) has partnered with Chennai (Tamil Nadu, TN) based United India Insurance Company Limited (UIIC) to offer a wide range of general insurance solutions to AU SFB’s customers.
- The agreement was signed by Uttam Tibrewal, Executive Director(ED) and Deputy Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of AU SFB, and Bhupesh Sushil Rahul, Chairman and Managing Director(CMD) of UIIC.
i.It includes motor insurance, personal accident insurance, crop insurance, property insurance, shopkeeper insurance, cyber incident insurance.
ii.The partnership aims to provide reliable insurance options in various categories, leveraging UIIC’s broad network and AU SFB’s increasing infrastructure.
iii.Through its strategic partnership, AU SFB reiterate its commitment to serve business communities, aligning with its goals of Viksit Bharat.
ECONOMY & BUSINESS
NTPC Green Energy & Suzlon Partnered for India’s Largest Wind Energy Order of 1,166 MW
Suzlon Group, India’s largest renewable energy solutions provider, has won the order from NTPC Green Energy Limited(NGEL), the renewables arm of NTPC Limited) for India‘s largest wind energy order of 1166 Mega Watt (MW).
The project will be executed across 3 sites – at two projects of NTPC Renewable Energy Limited, a subsidiary of NGEL, and one project of IndianOil NTPC Green Energy Pvt. Ltd, a group company of NGEL- in Gujarat.
- Suzlon will install a total of 370 wind turbine generators (WTGs) of S144 equipped with a Hybrid Lattice Tubular (HLT) tower and a rated capacity of 3.15 MW each.
- This will be the first of its kind of project in India to be undertaken by any Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) and will significantly increase NGEL’s wind portfolio.
- The electricity generated from the project is expected to power approximately 3 million households. The project will be the largest wind energy initiative by a PSU in Gujarat.
APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS
Tayyab Ikram is set for 2nd Term as FIH President
Mohammad Tayyab Ikram is set to become the President of Fédération Internationale de Hockey(FIH- International Hockey Federation) for the second term. He has been serving as the 13thPresident of FIH since 2022.
- Ikram, representing Hong Kong and Macau, is the sole candidate for the post of President,
- For the first time in the history of FIH, Ikram is set to be re-elected as the President of FIH unopposed.
FIH Election:
The election for the post of FIH President; FIH Ordinary Executive Board Member female and male will be elected during the 49th FIH Statutory Congres in Muscat, Oman on 9th November 2024.
About Mohammad Tayyab Ikram:
i.Pakistan-born Mohammad Tayyab Ikram of Macau has coached 6 different national teams including Pakistan and China.
ii.Prior to becoming President of FIH in 2022, He has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Asian Hockey Federation. He has been an member of FIH Executive Board since 2016.
iii.He has also served as the member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Olympic Solidarity Commission.
iv.He has also served as a key Member of the Coordination and Evaluation Commission for the Asian Games 2010 to 2022.
Awards:
He was awarded a prestigious title of Dato’ from Malaysia (2010), FIH President’s Award (2002) and Performance Medal by Governo de Macau (1998)
About International Hockey Federation (FIH):
President- Mohammad Tayyab Ikram
Headquarters – Lausanne, Switzerland
Founded – 1924
ACC Approves the Appointment of Six Senior Advocates as ASG in Supreme Court
On 9th September 2024, The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment of six senior advocates as Additional Solicitor Generals (ASGs) in the Supreme Court (SC) of India.
- The newly appointed ASGs are S. Dwarakanath, Archana Pathak Dave, Satya Darshi, Sanjay Brijender Chahar, Raghavendra P. Shankar and Rajkumar Bhaskar Thakare (Raja Thakare).
- These appointments were made for a period of 3 years with effect from the date of assumption of charge of the office, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Note:
i.With these appointments, the strength of ASGs in the SC has increased to 11.
ii.S V Raju, Aishwarya Bhati, Vikramjeet Banerjee, N Venkataraman, and K M Nataraj are the other ASGs in SC of India.
About Additional Solicitor Generals:
i.Additional Solicitor General is a law officer of India who assists the Solicitor-General of India (SGI) and the Attorney-General of India.
ii.They are required to appear in the SC or in any High Court (HC) on
behalf of the Government of India in cases (including suits, writ petitions, appeal and other proceedings) in which the Government of India is concerned as a party or is otherwise interested.
iii.The SGI and ASG are governed by the Law Officers (Conditions of Service) Rules, 1987.
Additional info:
i.Tushar Mehta has been serving as the Solicitor General of India since 2018 (re-appointed in 2023).
ii.R Venkataramani has been serving as the Attorney General of India since 2022.
About Supreme Court (SC) of India:
Chief Justice of India (CJI) – Dhananjaya Yeshwant (DY) Chandrachud
Headquarters – New Delhi, Delhi
Established– 26 January 1950
ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS
CCI approvals on 10 September 2024
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the following proposals on 10 September 2024.
Proposed Merger of Tata Motors Finance Ltd into Tata Capital Ltd
The CCI has approved the merger of Tata Motors Finance Limited (TMFL) with and into Tata Capital Limited (TCL).
- TCL will be the surviving entity, formalised through a scheme of arrangement filed with the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).
Points to note:
i.TCL, a subsidiary of Tata Sons Private Limited (TSPL), is operating as a Non-Banking Financial Company – Investment and Credit Company (NBFC-ICC).
- It specialises in lending, leasing, financing, and distributing financial products.
ii.TMFL is an NBFC-ICC focused on financing new vehicles (manufactured by Tata Motors Limited and its group companies) and pre-owned vehicles.
- It offers loans and advances to transporters, dealers, and vendors of Tata Motors Limited.
Subscription of Shares of AIL by DTIL & Acquisition of Shares of ATDPL by AIL
The CCI has approved the subscription of certain shares of Aditya Infotech Limited (AIL) by Dixon Technologies (India) Limited (DTIL), and the acquisition of shares of AIL Dixon Technologies Private Limited (ATDPL) currently held by DTIL by AIL.
Points to Note:
i.DTIL specialises in Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) for communication devices, lighting solutions, televisions, security systems, and more.
ii.AIL focuses on sourcing, distributing, and marketing Electronic Security Systems (ESS) under the brand “CP Plus.”
iii.ATDPL is a Joint Venture (JV) between AIL and DTIL, responsible for manufacturing and assembling ESS products.
SPORTS
England Cricketer Moeen Ali Retires from International Cricket
England’s Cricketer Moeen Ali has retired from international cricket. He last played for the England team in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Twenty20 (T20) World Cup 2024, co-hosted by the West Indies and the United States of America (USA) in June 2024.
- He made his international debut in 2014 against West Indies and he has played 138 One Day Internationals (ODIs), 92 T20 Internationals (T20Is), and 68 Tests.
- He scored 6678 international runs (including 8 centuries, and 28 fifties), and picked 366 wickets for England across the three formats.
- His 204 Test wickets made him the third-best England spinner in the format, after Derek Underwood (297) and Graeme Swann (255).
- He was a part of the England team that won the 2019 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, held in England and Wales (the United Kingdom), and the 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, held in Australia.
IMPORTANT DAYS
National Forest Martyrs Day 2024 – September 11
National Forest Martyrs Day is annually observed across India on 11 September to commemorate brave Forest Guards, Foresters, Range Forest Officers (RFOs), and other frontline personnel officers and officials who laid down their lives while protecting India’s forests and wildlife wealth.
i.In 2013, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India (GoI) officially declared 11 September as National Forest Martyrs Day.
ii.It was established to remember the Khejarli Massacre of 1730, which took place in Khejarli, Rajasthan.
About the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC):
Union Minister– Bhupender Yadav (Constituency: Alwar, Rajasthan)
Minister of State (MoS)- Kirti Vardhan Singh (Constituency: Gonda, Uttar Pradesh)
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