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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

AIM Partnered with ISRO & Navars Edutech to Launch National Space Innovation Challenge 2023Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), the flagship initiative of NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India), partnered with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Navars Edutech Private Limited to launch the National Space Innovation Challenge 2023 (NSIC 2023).

• NSIC 2023 is a national-level campaign designed to bridge the gap in the Indian space economy and the future space workforce and encourage future space entrepreneurs.
• NSIC 2023 will be open from 11th August 2023 to 20th September 2023.

Note: Navars Edutech is a leading space education company based in Hyderabad, Telangana.
National Space Innovation Challenge 2023: 
Aim: 
To enable innovation among young school students to create awareness of and opportunities to participate in the space sector.
Key Points:
i.NSIC 2023 is open for all school students (class 5 to class 12) across India.
NSIC is a platform that offers integrated content from Industry mentor videos, resources and challenges for Junior Scientists (Grades 5-8) and Senior Scientists (Grades 9-12).
ii.The students from Atal Tinkering Labs(ATL) and Non-ATL schools can submit their entries on the automated technology platform implemented by Navars Edutech.
Topics: 

• For Category 1 (Grade 5-8) – Space Junk collection robot design and Reusable Rockets design
• For Category 2 (Grade 9-12) – Satellite design for Global warming studies and Indian Spaceship design for Planet Mars

About Atal Innovation Mission: 
AIM is a flagship initiative of the Indian government to create and promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship across India.It is supported by Mission High-Level Committee (MHLC), which is led by the respected Dr. Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister for Education and Skills Development.
Mission Director– Dr Chintan Vaishnav
Headquarters– New Delhi, Delhi

PM lays Foundation Stone & dedicates to Nation Development Projects in Sagar, MPOn August 12, 2023, the Prime Minister (PM) of India Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation, the following development projects in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh (MP):
i.Foundation stones laid for Sant Shiromani Gurudev Shri Ravidas ji Memorial:
Sant Shiromani Gurudev Shri Ravidas ji Memorial will be constructed at a cost of more than Rs 100 crores in an area of more than 11.25 acres at Badtuma village of Sagar district in Madhya Pradesh.

• It will be built in Nagar style.
• It will have an art museum and gallery to showcase the life, philosophy and teachings of Sant Shiromani Gurudev Shri Ravidas ji. It will also have facilities for devotees like Bhakt Niwas, Bhojanalay etc.
• The soil of more than 20000 villages and 300 rivers will be used to built this memorial.

ii.Foundation stones laid for two Road Projects
The PM laid the foundation stone of two road projects at a cost of more than Rs 1580 crores. These include a four-laning road project connecting Morikori – Vidisha – Hinotiya and a road project that will connect Hinotiya to Mehluwa.
iii.Dedicated to the nation doubling of Kota-Bina rail route
The project, Kota-Bina rail route, has been built at an estimated cost of more than Rs 2475 crores. It passes through Kota and Baran districts in Rajasthan, and Guna, Ashoknagar and Sagar District in MP. The additional rail line will increase capacity for better mobility and will help improve train speed along the route.
Other Developments:
i.The construction of the Global Skill Park in Govindpura, Bhopal, named after Saint Ravidas, is underway.

• Notable sites associated with Baba Saheb are being developed as Panch-Teerth.

ii.The birth anniversary of Lord Birsa Munda is now celebrated as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas.
iii.MP’s Habibganj railway station was named after Queen Kamlapati of the Gond community, and Patalpani station after Tantya Mama.
Participants:
Governor of MP Mangubhai Patel, chief minister of MP Shivraj Singh Chouhan, among others were also present during the ocassion

DPIIT and MoRD launched ODOP Wall at SARAS Ajeevika StoreTo promote the indigenous crafts and artisans of India, One District One Product (ODOP) program, an initiative under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, collaborated with Sale of Articles of Rural Artisans Society (SARAS) Aajeevika, an initiative by Deendayal Antyodaya (DAY-NRLM), Ministry of Rural Development(MoRD) in New Delhi, Delhi.

• ODOP Wall was inaugurated at SARAS Aajeevika Store in New Delhi as part of the collaboration.
• In addition to directing consumers and enthusiasts to emporiums, the collaborative effort seeks to incorporate innovative features  like product tagging and story cards.

Note: The ‘ODOP Wall’ signifies India’s remarkable heritage of craftsmanship, ready to enchant international spectators and function as a dynamic platform that exhibits the nation’s unparalleled artistic legacy on a global scale.
Sale of Articles of Rural Artisans Society (SARAS) Aajeevika
i.SARAS Aajeevika demonstrates a commitment to women’s empowerment.
ii.The initiative places particular emphasis on elevating women artisans and Self-Help Groups (SHGs), acting as a dedicated platform for their meticulously crafted goods.
iii.Through this marketplace, SARAS Aajeevika enhances the capabilities and proficiencies of these women, enabling them to establish themselves as self-reliant entrepreneurs.
One District One Product (ODOP) program
i.ODOP initiative seeks to actualize national self-reliance by nurturing equitable regional progress across every district in the nation.
ii.This endeavor involves singling out, labeling, and advocating a distinctive product from each district, spotlighting the extensive array of products spanning diverse sectors such as handlooms and handicrafts.
iii.As a component of its broader expansion strategy, ODOP persists in establishing significant partnerships with governmental and private organizations, in accordance with its overarching objective of elevating India into a self-sustaining epicenter of unique artistry and entrepreneurial spirit.
About Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Union Minister – Piyush Goyal (Rajya Sabha Maharashtra)
Ministers of State – Shri Som Prakash and Anupriya Singh Patel
About Ministry of Rural Development
Union Minister – Giriraj Singh (Begusarai Constituency in Bihar)
Ministers of State – Faggansingh Kulaste

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launches DBT in NAPS to strengthen apprenticeship ecosystemOn 12th August 2023, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the Ministry of Education(MoE), and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), launched Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) to encourage the participation of both corporates and young individuals towards apprenticeship training in India, at an event in New Delhi, Delhi.

• As part of the DBT launch, an amount of approximately Rs. 15 crores was disbursed to 1 lakh apprentices.
• Under the NAPS, the GoI reimburses 25% of the prescribed stipend, up to a maximum of Rs.1500/- per month per apprentice, engaged by employers.
• With the implementation of DBT, it is anticipated that the number of apprentices will further increase, expanding the coverage beyond the initial 30% target set under NAPS 2.0.

Key Highlights:
i.The introduction of DBT in NAPS marks a move towards transparency and efficiency.
ii.The robust strategy, involving the evolution of policies, and collaboration with industries, underscores the importance of a skilled workforce in the growth of India.
iii.In FY 2023-24, approximately 2.6 lakh apprentices successfully completed their training.
iv.Women apprentices have also increased from 22,427 in 2018-19 to 1.48 lakh in FY 2022-23, registering a nearly 7-fold increase in the last 5 years.
v.The number of active establishments has subsequently increased from 6,755 in 2018-19 to 40,655 in 2023-24 an exceptional 488% increase.
Chintan Shivir:
i.The MSDE also organized a “Chintan Shivir” on “Enhancing Apprenticeship Engagement” to elevate the uptake of apprenticeship programs across all stakeholders.
ii.The core objective of Chintan Shivir was to foster collaboration among central and state governments, industry bodies, and the private sector.
iii.The Chintan Shivir was divided into 3 breakout sessions themed on: Stakeholder Convergences to Make Apprenticeship Aspirational; Strategies and Practices to Promote Quality Apprenticeship and Create a Diverse and Inclusive Apprenticeship Ecosystem, respectively.

NHPC Signed MoU With Universal Health Foundation to set up Gramin Gyan Jyoti Kendras
NHPC Ltd. (formerly known as National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd.) the largest hydropower development organization in India, signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Universal Health Foundation under its Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) initiative.

• The MoU aims to provide basic infrastructure facilities to Universal Health Foundation for setting up of Gramin Gyan Jyoti Kendras by NHPC Ltd in government schools located in nine villages of Jodhpur (Rajasthan) & one village of Nagore (Rajasthan).

Additionally, The Reading Room cum Online Coaching Center  facility for poor students from  educationally backward villages of Rajasthan will be made available to access modern learning tools as well as to provide coaching for higher studies and competitive examinations.

MeitY inaugurates Renewable Energy Microgrid Power Plant for rural communities
Alkesh Kumar Sharma, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) launched the innovative Technology of a Hybrid Green Energy Microgrid, developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, as part of the National Mission on Power Electronics Technology (NaMPET) Program for rural communities’ electrical energy requirements.

• The ceremony took place at the Elephant Rehabilitation Centre (ERC), Kottoor, Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala). The reliable green energy-based microgrids have emerged as a dependable power source for critical systems within Veterinary hospital setups in the ERC.
• A renewable energy microgrid is an autonomous, localised, and self-contained energy system that incorporates renewable energy sources as its primary generation inputs.
• In the microgrid scheme implemented in ERC, a unique 25 kilo Watt Power Conditioning Unit (PCU) technology, using Silicon Carbide and a Wide Band Gap (WBG) Semiconductor device operating at 50 kilo Hertz and avoiding bulky 50Hz transformer that makes the system very compact and a container-based deployment in a remote location is realised.
• The initiative and support are provided by the Forest Department of the Government of Kerala for Green technology evaluation, which is effectively being used in the rehabilitation of wild animals too.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Zayed Talwar 2023, a Bilateral Naval Exercise Between India & UAE held in Dubai “Zayed Talwar 2023”, a bilateral naval maritime partnership exercise was held between the Indian Navy (IN), India and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Navy from 8th to 11th August 2023 in Dubai, UAE.

• From India, INS (Indian Navy Ship) Visakhapatnam and INS Trikand participated. The delegation of IN was commanded by Rear Admiral Vineet McCarty, Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet (FOCWF).
• INS Visakhapatnam is an indigenously developed destroyer, and is commanded by Captain Ashok Rao, whereas INS Trikand, an advanced stealth frigate, is commanded by Captain Pramod G Thomas.

Aim:
To enhance the interoperability and synergy between the IN and UAE Navy by cross-training on tactics, techniques and procedures while also developing stronger professional bonds
Key Points:
i.Rear Admiral Vineet McCarty and UAE’s Brigadier Abdullah Farj Al Mehairbi met at Abu Dhabi Naval Command to enhance naval cooperation.
ii.They agreed to boost interactions between their navies and tackle challenges like piracy and maritime security.
iii.Discussions also included joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations.
iv.Rear Admiral McCarty also paid a visit to the Indian Ambassador to UAE, Sunjay Sudhir, and informed him about the exercise and naval partnership roadmap under the countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership.
About United Arab Emirates (UAE):
Capital– Abu Dhabi
Currency– UAE Dirham
Crown Prince– Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

BANKING & FINANCE

Chakr Innovation Secures Rs 18 Crore Funding from EXIM Bank’s USP for Sustainable Environment
Chakr Innovation Pvt Ltd, a Gurugram (Haryana)- based technology start-up focused on environmental sustainability and pollution reduction solutions, secured substantial funding of Rs.18 crores from the Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) under its Ubharte Sitare Programme (USP), for developing the environmental sustainability and technology sector in India.

• The funds were sanctioned under EXIM Bank’s USP, reflecting the institution’s commitment to promoting domestic growth and addressing international demands.

Note:

• Chakr Innovation has developed the world’s first retrofit emission control device for diesel generators, and their technology can reduce ~70% of particulate matter emissions from the exhaust of diesel generators.
• EXIM bank is the premier export finance institution, established by the Government of India, under the Export-Import Bank of India Act, 1981. It commenced its operations in March 1982 and is operating under the Ministry of Finance.

PNB & Amul Signs MoU To provide Finance Through MUDRA 
Punjab National Bank (PNB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMFL) also known as Amul, to finance Amul’s retailers, wholesale dealers/area milk distributors and exclusive Amul preferred outlets-milk parlours.

• The financing is made through small ticket financing under Micro Units Development & Refinance Agency (MUDRA).
• By the association, both the partners extend assistance to over 11 lakh retailers, wholesale dealers, and numerous other stakeholders.

Other Services:
Additional offerings encompass the seamless incorporation of diverse digital mediums such as QR codes, point of sale (POS) systems, Unified Payment Interface (UPI), along with digital supply chain finance and electronic collection of Equated Monthly Instalments (EMIs) and facilitation of working capital limits.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Myra Grover honoured with ‘Empowered Women Icon Award’ by House of Lords, UK ParliamentMyra Grover, a distinguished author and Secretary of the New Delhi Social Workers Association (NDSWA) has been awarded the Prestigious ‘Women Icon Award‘, an international recognition and award from the House of Lords, the United Kingdom (UK) Parliament, for her contributions to the society in the domain of Mental Wellness.

• Dr. Gaurav Grover, Chairman of NDSWA, a Delhi based Non-Profit Organisation(NGO) has been honored with the Bharat Gaurav Samman by the House of Lords, UK Parliament.
• The ‘Women Icon Award’ by the House of Lords, UK’s upper house, honors exceptional women for impactful contributions in their fields, inspiring communities globally.

About Myra Grover:
i.She is one of the youngest members of NDSWA, as well as the India Luxury Foundation.
ii.She has actively campaigned for the growth of sustainable practices in fashion and the environment as well as for the elimination of single-use plastic.
iii.In 2022, she launched the cover of her book, ‘The Evolving Mindset – A Psychological Lens into 21st-Century Youth Culture’ at the biggest wellness event in New Delhi, Delhi.
Award Ceremony:
i.The award ceremony took place at an event, Bharat Mahotsav – Festival of One India in the UK at the House of Lords, the second chamber of the UK Parliament.
ii.Confluence NGO has been organising the event, which is renowned for its efforts in promoting Indian Craft & Culture and facilitating Business-to-Business (B2B) meetings to felicitate people with excellence in their respective fields.

• The event was supported by Mrs. Meenakshi Lekhi, Minister of State, Ministry of External Affairs, and the Ministry of Culture, Government of India (GoI), as the Chief Guest.

iii.Confluence NGO, celebrated the theme of ‘Amrit Kaal’ – Transforming India to New India. Through various events, the organisation commemorated 75 years of Indian Independence.
Note: The Confluence NGO was established on August 21, 2017 as a ‘Make In India’ Entrepreneur is in-line with the GoI’s vision of promoting Khadi and the Handloom Industry to Empower Women from rural villages.
About United Kingdom:
Capital– London
Prime Minister– Rishi Sunak
Currency– Pound sterling (GBP) 

“Champaran Mutton”: 1st Indian Movie to enter semifinals of Oscar’s Student Academy Awards
Indian film “Champaran Mutton” directed by Ranjan Kumar(Bihar), from the Film and Television Institute of India(FTII) in Pune, Maharashtra, has made it to the semifinals of the Oscar’s Student Academy Awards (SAA) 2023, 49th edition of SAA, an international student film competition.

• The film is being judged in the Narrative category of the Student Academy Awards 2023.
• This is the first Indian film to enter the semifinals of the SAA, which was established in 1972.
• The film beautifully embodies the unyielding spirit of Bihar’s people. Bajjika dialect,’ primarily spoken in regions encompassing Vaishali, Muzaffarpur, and Begusarai, serves as the linguistic foundation for ‘Champaran Mutton’.

Categories of SAA:  Animation, Documentary, Live Action Narrative and Alternative/Experimental.

SPORTS

Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023: Indian Men’s Hockey Team won by Defeating Malaysia

The Indian Men’s hockey team won the Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2023 Title by defeating Malaysia(4-3) in the finals in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

• This victory marks India’s 4th win in the tournament including 2011,2016,2018,2023  and becomes the Successful team in the tournament surpassing Pakistan(2012,2013,2018).
• Japan’s men’s hockey team defeated South Korea to secure the Bronze Medal(3rd place).
• The 7th edition of the Asian Champions Trophy 2023 held from 3rd to 12th August 2023 in the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

About Asian Hockey Federation(AHF):
President – Dato Fumio Ogura
Headquarters -Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia
Established -1958
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OBITUARY

Padma Shri Recipient and Former President of JNCASR MRS Rao Passed AwayFormer President of  Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR)(Bengaluru, Karnataka) and Padma Shri award recipient Professor Manchanahalli Rangaswamy Satyanarayana Rao, popularly known as MRS Rao passed away. He was born in 1948 in Mysuru, Karnataka.

• He served as JNCASR president from 2003 to 2013. Before 2003, he was the Chairman in Department of Biochemistry, Indian Institute of Science(IISC),Bengaluru.

Awards & Recognitions:
i.He received Padma Shri Award in 2010 for Science and Engineering.
ii.Goyal Prize by Kurukshetra University to honour eminent scientist in 2012-13.
iii.Year of Science(YoS) Chair Professor award for 2019-24 by Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), a premier funding agency to support basic research in frontier areas of Science and Engineering.
iv.Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry(FICCI) Award 2004-05 for the significant work in the category of Research & Development in Life Sciences.
Professional Activities:
i.MRS Rao was the Chairman of Research Council, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology(CCMB), Hyderabad from 2001 to 2003.
ii.He was also Chairman of  Task Force on Human Genetics and Genome Analysis, Dept of Biotechnology from 2003 to 2009.
iii.He also served as Chairman of Ramalingaswamy Fellowship selection committee,Dept of Biotechnology from 2017 to 2020.

IMPORTANT DAYS

International Youth Day 2023 – August 12 United Nations (UN’s) International Youth Day is annually observed on 12th August across the globe to celebrate the potential and contributions of young individuals to society and to create awareness about the problems faced by them globally. The day also aimed to draw attention to a given set of cultural and legal issues surrounding youth.

• The 2023 Theme of International Youth Day is “Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World“.

Background:
i.The idea for International Youth Day was proposed in 1991 by young people who gathered in Vienna, Austria, for the first session of the UN’s World Youth Forum.

• The Forum in partnership with youth organizations, recommended declaring International Youth Day, especially for fund-raising, to support the UN’s Youth Fund.

ii.In 1998, a resolution proclaiming 12 August as International Youth Day was adopted by the first session of the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth, hosted by the Government of Portugal in cooperation with the UN in Lisbon.
iii.On 17th December 1999, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), endorsed the proclamation in its resolution A/RES/54/120 entitled “Policies and programmes involving youth”.
iv.The first International Youth Day was observed on 12th August 2000.
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World Elephant Day 2023 – August 12 World Elephant Day is annually celebrated on 12th August across the globe to increase public awareness of the preservation and protection of elephants, the ‘Gentle Giants‘ worldwide.

• This day also highlights the challenges encountered by the elephants, including habitat loss, poaching for ivory, human-elephant conflicts, and the need for better conservation efforts.

The 2023 theme of World Elephant Day is “Ending the Illegal Wildlife Trade“, which emphasises the significance of stopping the illegal trade in elephants and other animal products.
Background:
i.The idea of observing World Elephant Day was given by Canadian filmmakers Patricia Sims and Michael Clark of Canazwest Pictures and Sivaporn Dardarananda, Secretary–General of the Elephant Reintroduction Foundation in Thailand.
ii.The first World Elephant Day was officially founded, supported, and launched by Patricia Sims and the Elephant Reintroduction Foundation on 12 August 2012.

• Since 2012, Patricia Sims continues to lead, support, and direct World Elephant Day, which is now recognised and celebrated by over 100 wildlife organisations in countries across the globe.

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World Organ Donation Day 2023 – August 13 World Organ Donation Day is annually observed on the 13th August across the globe to spread awareness about the importance of organ donation to save more lives and to make people aware of the misconceptions about organ donation.

• This day also aims to spread awareness and increase the number of people volunteering to donate their organs after death and to thank organ donors for their life-saving contributions.

The 2023 theme of World Organ Donation Day is “Step up to volunteer; we need more organ donors to fill the lacunae”.
Note: The theme focuses on demanding urgent attention from the local public to emphasises the significance of pledging for organ donation, with the aim of alleviating the ever-growing demand for organs.
Background:
i.The world’s first-ever successful living donor organ (Kidney) transplant was performed in 1954 in the United States of America (USA).

• A man named, Ronald Lee Herrick donated his kidney to his twin brother, Richard Lee Herrick.

ii.The doctor who performed this surgery was named Dr. Joseph Murray. He won the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine in 1990 for bringing advances in organ and cell transplantation in the treatment of human disease.
iii.Dr. Joseph Murray shared with E. Donnall Thomas, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for his development of bone marrow transplantation, which could cure patients with advanced leukemia.
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STATE NEWS

Telangana launched India’s 1st Agricultural Data Exchange platform and ADMFK Taraka Rama Rao, Cabinet Minister for Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (IT, E&C), Telangana, launched India’s first Agricultural Data Exchange (ADeX) and Agriculture Data Management Framework (ADMF) in Hyderabad, Telangana. The ADeX has been developed as a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for the agriculture sector.

• ADeX is a collaboration between the Telangana Government, the World Economic Forum (WEF), and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Banglore(Bengaluru, Karnataka).
• Both ADeX and ADMF provide the right platform to ensure fair and efficient usage of agricultural data by the industry and start-ups and provide a big growth to the data economy specifically in the agriculture sector.
• These initiatives will create a comprehensive data economy for the future of agriculture and will enable large-scale innovation that will drive impact to the farmer community.

ADeX Platform:
i.It is an open-source, open-standard, and interoperable public good platform.
ii.Its primary goal is to democratise data access and equip both public and private sectors to develop applications and deliver services to benefit society.
iii.ADeX software platform facilitates the secure, standards-based exchange of data between agricultural data users like agri application developers and agricultural data providers like government agencies, private companies, etc.
iv.In Phase-I of the project, the ADeX Platform is currently deployed in Khammam city of Telangana and will be expanded to the entire Telangana state subsequently.
Agriculture Data Management Framework (ADMF):
i.ADF has been developed after extensive public and industry consultations on data protection, management, and innovation.
ii.Informed by domestic laws and regulations and converging global best practices, it is a forward-looking framework, with the objective of facilitating consent-based responsible data sharing.
iii.ADMF is applicable to all government departments dealing with agricultural activities as well as all agriculture information users and providers. The framework provides for a robust grievance redressal mechanism.
iv.The framework envisages an Inter-Departmental Committee, which will issue standard operating procedures and guidance on key aspects such as access controls, data quality, data service providers, etc.
About Telangana:
Chief Minister– K. Chandrashekar Rao
Governor– Tamilisai Soundararajan
Zoological Park– Nehru Zoological Park, Vana Vigyan Kendra Mini Zoo (Kakatiya Zoological Park)

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurates Multi-Level Flyover in Pune & launches One Pune CardThe Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) inaugurated Rs 865 crore multi-level flyover built at Chandni Chowk in Pune, Maharashtra.

• This bridge with a total length of 16.98 km will address traffic congestion in the city.
• The internal and external service roads have been aligned with Mumbai-Bengaluru National Highway

One Pune Card launched for Pune Metro users
On August 12, 2023, the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro) unveiled a multi-purpose “One Pune Card” for metro travel. The card can also be used for retail payments across India. It was inaugurated by the Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.
Key Points:
i.The first 5,000 passengers will get the card free of cost and others will have to pay Rs 150 + 18% tax.
ii.One Pune Card follows the norms of the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) and can be used in any other metro and bus services in India.
iii.The card is on the Indian Payments (RuPay) framework and adheres to the guidelines set by the Government of India for NCMC.

• For transactions up to Rs 5,000, no PIN is required.

iv.The event attended by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Ministers (CMs) Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis, Maha-Metro managing director Shravan Hardikar and others.

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