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as well. The deployment inAbyeiwill also heraldIndias intent of increasing significantly the number of Indian women in Peacekeeping contingents. The operation has been tasked with monitoring the flashpoint border between north and south and facilitating the delivery of humanitarian aid and is authorized to use force in protecting civilians and humanitarian workers inAbyei.

Government to banks: Plan one-time clean-up of bad loans of Rs 12 lakh crore

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

he finance ministry has asked to draw up a campaign for a one-time clean up strategy for clearing over 1 lakh bad loan recovery cases pending in debt recovery Tribunals (DRTs).

The ministry has asked banks to use an alternate dispute resolution platform like Lok Adalat to bring down the number of cases.

According to Banking sources, there are over 2 lakh cases pending with debt recovery tribunals of which over 1.5 lakh are

original applications for over Rs 12 lakh crore exposure. Of these, the 12 public sector banks have over 1 lakh pending cases where the original exposure is around Rs 7.4 crore. The issue was discussed in the finance ministry in the presence of law ministry officials.

The proposal is to have a scheme for cases of low claim value where the dispute is straightforward and parties are likely to opt for settlement.

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PM GatiShakti national master plan wins award for excellence in public administration

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

At the 16th Civil Services Day Celebration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi awarded the Excellence in Public Administration-2022 award to the PM Gati Shakti national master plan in the Innovation (Central) category. The plan was launched in October 2021 to reduce costs and streamline critical Infrastructure projects. The award recognizes the innovative approach of the plan towards improving the countrys infrastructure and its impact on public administration

Modi highlighted the importance of utilizing the single platform that consolidates all infrastructure-related data to better plan and execute projects, especially in the social sector.

He added that PM Gati Shakti would help

identify citizens needs, tackle Education challenges, and enhance Communication between departments, districts, and blocks, leading to the

development of future strategies.

NHAI to Develop 10,000 km of Optic Fibre Cables Across India by FY 2025

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced plans to develop an integrated Network of around 10,000 kilometers of optic fiber cables (OFC) across India by the fiscal year 2025. The project will be implemented by NHAIs special purpose vehicle, National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML), which will create utility corridors along the national highways to develop the OFC infrastructure. The OFC network will provide Internet connectivity to remote regions in India and facilitate the countrys transition to modern Telecommunication technologies such as 5G

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and 6G. Pilot tracks for the development of digital highways have already been identified by NHAI, with the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway and Hyderabad-Bangalore corridor included in the plan.

The OFC Infrastructure Development project is already underway, with a goal to complete it within a year. The OFC network will be leased out on a fixed-rate allocation system on an open-for-all basis through a web portal to eligible users. An official OFC allotment policy is being finalised in consultation with the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). The development of digital highways in India is expected to expedite the countrys digital transformation and have a catalytic effect on its Growth and development

India and Ukraine Chamber of Commerce to be set up

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

An India-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce will be established in the upcoming months in an effort to strengthen commercial ties. The Chamber will work to increase opportunities for and cooperation in industries including Join Our Telegram Channel

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The Ukrainian Embassy in India reports that in 2021, bilateral trade between India and Ukraine totaled $3.45 billion.

Ukraine sold fertilisers and vegetable oils worth $2.49 billion to India, but it also received $961.2 billion worth of

commodities from that country.

Pharmaceuticals and electrical equipment made up its two primary imports

Digital Government Mission

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology established the Digital Government Mission.

Highlights:

The mission will provide citizens with government Services. The services will be delivered using machine Learning and .

It incorporates automated processes. For example, a student applying for a Scholarship will receive an alert directly from the relevant department.

He or she is not required to inquire. It also makes food grains available to the public through the Public Distribution System.

It includes driver license renewals as well as reminders to renew government-issued documents.

The mission seeks to provide benefits to citizens before they inquire about a scheme or subsidiary.

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First Milk Village Of J&K – Jerri Hamlet

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

Jerri settlement in Reasi district was designated as the Union Territory’s first ‘Milk Village,’ with 57 additional farms sanctioned under the Integrated Dairy Development Scheme (IDDS) for the hamlet.

The administration of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has designated Jerri settlement in Reasi district as the first ‘Milk Village’ of the Union Territory.

It was Also officially recognized 57 more dairy farms for the hamlet under the Integrated Dairy Development Scheme (IDDS).

The village, which has 73 individual dairy units and 370 cows, will provide financial security to the local farmers.

Following the village’s designation as a

‘Milk Village,’ a total of 57 units have indeed been approved under the IDDS.

Under the IDDS, dairy units with five animals receive a 50% subsidy.

Indian Environment Service

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

The Supreme Court asked the Centre whether it was planning a dedicated Indian Environment Service in Indias bureaucratic set-up.

In 2014, a committee headed by former Cabinet secretary TSR Subramanian had recommended to set up Indian Environment Service.

Petition was filed by

a lawyer Samar Vijay Singh, for the creation of an independent Indian Environment Services at all-India level.

However, prima facie it is doubtful if a can be issued. Though, an enquiry can be made on whether the government proposes to follow the recommendation of TSR Subramanian committee.

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Climate of India During 2021

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) released its “Climate of India during 2021″ report.

Highlights:

According to reports, the year 2021 was the fifth warmest in India since national records began in 1901.

In 2021, India posted a loss of 1,750 lives due to extreme weather events. With 350 deaths, Maharashtra was the worst-affected state.

Among extreme weather events, lightning and thunderstorms claimed the most lives (787), followed by floods, heavy rains, and landslides, which killed 759 people.

In 2021, 172 people died as a result of in various states.

According to the report, 11 of the 15 hottest years in India occurred during the last fifteen years, from 2007 to 2021.

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