Jharkhand Affairs
CM unveils projects worth Rs 753.92 Cr in Sahebganj
Chief Minister Hemant Soren today inaugurated the Measles-Rubella special vaccination campaign from Bhognadih, the holy land of martyrs Sido-Kanhu and connecting members with Pacs-Lamps under the newly formed Sido-Kanhu State Cooperative Union. On this occasion, he gifted 2,080 schemes to Sahibganj district and distributed assets among them to empower the beneficiaries. The CM also handed over the keys of four bike ambulances for remote and hilly areas of the district. In the programme organized on Sido Kanhu Jayanti, the CM said that the government is committed for the progress of the state and its people.
The CM said that now the voice, vision and schemes of the government are reaching every village. Earlier, plans used to be made in air-conditioned offices and ended there as well. But, after the formation of a separate Jharkhand state, our government has worked to change this practice which has been going on for the last two decades. Now by setting up camps in panchayats, an army of officers is reaching your doorstep with schemes and your problems are being solved.
Under the Sido-Kanho <a href="https://exam.pscnotes.com/Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture and Forest Products Federation, the CM inaugurated the grand campaign to strengthen LAMPS-PACKS and add members to it. Under this, the target is to increase the number of members of Pacs-Lamps to 28 lakhs in the next one month, which is currently 14 lakhs. In this, at least one member from 30 lakh families will be added.
National and International Affairs
Solar Energy Corporation of India gets Miniratna Category-I status
The Ministry of New and has granted Miniratna Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) status to the state-owned Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI), according to a statement. SECI, which was established in 2011, is the primary implementing agency for renewable energy schemes/projects of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy aimed at fulfilling Indias international commitments. SECI has played a Central role in the rapid increase of RE generation capacity in the country and has contributed towards the nations Climate commitments, Carbon Emission reduction strategies and sustainable energy transition
SECI has awarded more than 56 GW of Renewable Energy (RE) project capacities to date. It also plays an active role in establishing projects through its own investments and as a Project Management Consultant (PMC) for other public sector entities. SECI has received a top credit rating of AAA from the domestic rating agency ICRA
Central India has worlds highest tiger count; Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh play big role
Of the 200 tigers added to the 2,967 estimated in 2018, taking the count to 3,167 as per the latest Status of Tiger Report, 128 are from the Central India Landscape (CIL). This makes it clear that Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh (MP) have played a big role in increasing the tiger numbers in the country.
This means, Central India has largest Population of tigers in the world, said Bilal Habib, Wildlife Institute of India scientist. As per the 2018 estimates, there were 1,033 tigers in Central India and the Eastern Ghats Landscape, which comprises in Maharashtra, MP, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha andRajasthan. However, the latest report estimates 1,161 tigers, an increase of 128.
National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and Wildlife Institute of India (WII) officials say the addition to the national figure of 3,167 tigers must be from Maharashtra and MP and Shivalik Landscape, which have done well.
Tiger signs were detected in 1,049 grids and 1,161 unique tigers were photo-captured. As per the distribution of tigers in Central India and Eastern Ghats Landscape, the big cats have occupied several territorial areas of MP and Maharashtra that were not occupied in 2018, the report states.
Rajya Sabha passes Competition Amendment Bill, 2023
The Rajya Sabha approved the Competition Amendment Bill, 2023, aimed at modernizing the two-decade-old anti-trust law to align with changes in the economy. The Competition Amendment Bill, 2023 aims to modify the Competition Act, 2002, which authorizes the Competition Commission Of India (CCI) to prevent practices that adversely impact competition and consumer interests.
Under the new bill, mergers and acquisitions exceeding Rs. 2,000 crores in value must be notified to the Competition Commission of India (CCI), provided that the party being acquired has substantial business operations in India.
India, Bangladesh, Japan to hold connectivity meet in Tripura
The Asian Confluence, a think tank from Northeast India, will organize the event in collaboration with Indias Ministry of External Affairs. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam will represent Bangladesh, while Indias deputy foreign minister and the Japanese ambassador to India will also attend
The Asian Confluence, a think tank from Northeast India, will organize the event in collaboration with Indias Ministry of External Affairs. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam will represent Bangladesh, while Indias deputy foreign minister and the Japanese ambassador to India will also attend.
A recent study conducted by the Asian Confluence recommended scaling up multi-modal connectivity between Northeast Indiaand Bangladesh to enhance competitiveness and narrow the development gaps in the region