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Bihar Governor Launches Book 'Gandhian Statesman of Bihar: Nitish Kumar'

Tags: Books and Authors

Bihar Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar unveiled a book titled 'Gandhian Statesman of Bihar: Nitish Kumar' on 19th August 2024 in Patna, Bihar.

An Overview of the News

• The book is published by Prabhat Prakashan, New Delhi.

• It is co-authored by Ashok Choudary, Minister of Rural Works Department, Government of Bihar, and his daughter Shambhavi Choudhary, Member of Parliament (MP Lok Sabha), Samastipur, Bihar.

• The book focuses on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's contributions to Bihar's development.

• It aims to inspire and educate younger generations about Nitish Kumar's work and legacy.

About Bihar

• Formation: 22 March 1912

• Capital: Patna

• Governor: Rajendra Arlekar

• Chief Minister: Nitish Kumar (JD(U))

• Deputy Chief Ministers: Vijay Kumar Sinha (BJP), Samrat Choudhary (BJP)

• Rajya Sabha Seats: 16

• Lok Sabha Seats: 40

• State Symbols:

  • Bird: House sparrow

  • Fish: Walking catfish

  • Flower: Marigold

  • Mammal: Gaur

  • Tree: Peepal tree

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Hyderabad Clinches Best Airport Award

Tags: Awards

Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) has won the Best Airport title at the India Travel Awards.

An Overview of the News

• This marks Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA)’s third consecutive win in this category.

• The recognition acknowledges RGIA’s dedication to enhancing traveler experiences through creative social media engagement and exceptional airline support.

• The airport’s focus is on improving both domestic and international journeys for all passengers.

Previous Achievements

• Last year, RGIA was honored with the Skytrax ‘Best Airport Staff in India & South Asia 2024’ award in Frankfurt, Germany.

About Telangana

• It is in south-central India, on the Deccan Plateau.

• 11th largest Indian state by area.

• Formed on June 2, 2014, from Andhra Pradesh.

• Borders Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.

• 33 districts as of 2019.

  • Capital: Hyderabad

  • Governor: Jishnu Dev Varma

  • Chief Minister: Revanth Reddy

  • Rajya Sabha: 7 seats

  • Lok Sabha: 17 seats

Sumit Antil and Bhagyashri Jadhav Named India’s Flagbearers for Paris Paralympics 2024

Tags: Sports News

Sumit Antil and Bhagyashri Jadhav will be the flagbearers for India at the opening ceremony of the Paris Paralympics.

An Overview of the News

• The Paralympic Games are scheduled to take place from 28th August to 8th September 2024.

Indian Contingent

• India will be sending its largest-ever contingent to the Paralympics with 84 athletes.

• This is an increase from the 54 athletes who represented India at the Tokyo Paralympics.

Achievements of the Flagbearers

• Sumit Antil: Current Paralympic champion in the men’s Javelin Throw F64 category.

• Bhagyashri Jadhav:

  • Silver medalist in shot put F34 at the 2022 Asian Para Games.

  • Finished seventh in the Tokyo Paralympics.

  • Won silver in Women’s Shot Put F34 at the Para-Athletics World Championships in May this year.

2024 Summer Paralympics

• Dates: August 28 - September 8, 2024

• Location: Paris, France

• First Time in Paris: First time Paris hosts the Paralympics

• Motto: "Games Wide Open" (French: Ouvrons Grand les Jeux)

• Participating Nations: 184 (expected)

• Events: 549 across 22 sports

• Opening Ceremony: Place de la Concorde

• Closing Ceremony & Athletics: Stade de France

Satya Prakash Sangwan Named Chef de Mission for India’s Paris 2024 Paralympic Team

Tags: Person in news Sports News

Satya Prakash Sangwan has been appointed as the Chef de Mission (CMD) for India's contingent at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games by the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI).

An Overview of the News

• Sangwan currently serves as the Vice-President of PCI.

• He will lead India's largest-ever Paralympic contingent, consisting of 84 para-athletes competing in 12 sports disciplines.

• Sangwan is a respected figure in the para-sports community, known for his extensive experience and passion for the field.

• Devendra Jhajharia, President of the Paralympic Committee of India, highlighted Sangwan's integral role within the organization for over a decade.

• The role of Chef de Mission involves leadership, mentorship, and strategic planning to guide the contingent effectively.

Paralympic Committee of India

• Founded: August 7, 1994 (as Physically Handicapped Sports Federation of India)

• Headquarters: New Delhi, India

• President: Devendra Jhajharia

• Secretary General: Jayawant Gundu Hamanawar

• Role: Selects and manages Indian athletes for Paralympic Games and international meets

India-EU Regional Conference Commences in New Delhi

Tags: Summits

The two-day EU-India Track 1.5 Conference is organized by the European Union, in collaboration with the Global Counter-Terrorism Council and the Ministry of External Affairs of India.

An Overview of the News

• The conference aims to tackle the multifaceted challenges of violent extremism in the digital sphere, and strengthen counter-terrorism dialogues and partnerships in line with the EU’s Indo-Pacific Strategy.

Focus Areas and Participation

• Key topics include the processes of radicalization in online spaces, especially on smaller and decentralized platforms.

• The conference brings together experts, policymakers, academics, and law enforcement officials from South Asia and Europe to address the challenges of digital extremism.

• Ambassador Hervé Delphin, the EU's envoy to India

• Former Indian Foreign Secretary and JNU Chancellor, Ambassador Dr. Kanwal Sibal

European Union

• Capital - Brussels

• President of the European Council - Charles Michel

• President of the Commission - Ursula von der Leyen

• Founded - 1 November 1993, Maastricht, Netherlands

• Founders - Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg

World Senior Citizens Day - 21st August 2024

Tags: Important Days

World Senior Citizens Day is celebrated every year on 21st August with the aim of honouring the elderly around the world.

An Overview of the News

• This day acknowledges the contributions of senior citizens and raises awareness about the global issues they face.

Growing Elderly Population in India:

• India's elderly population is rapidly increasing, projected to reach 193.4 million by 2031 (Report of the Technical Group on Population Projections, July 2020).

• This marks a significant rise from the 103.8 million senior citizens recorded in the 2011 Census, which constituted 8.6% of the total population.

Importance in India:

• The observance of World Senior Citizen Day in India is particularly important due to these demographic shifts, which are reshaping the nation's social landscape.

• The growing elderly population underscores the need to address critical issues such as healthcare, economic security, and social integration for older adults.

Government Initiatives:

• The Indian government has implemented various initiatives to enhance the well-being of senior citizens.

• These efforts reflect a growing recognition of the challenges and opportunities presented by an aging population in India.

History of the day :

• The United Nations General Assembly had announced to celebrate this day on 14 December 1990.

• International Senior Citizens Day was celebrated for the first time on 1 October 1991.

• In the US, President Ronald Reagan signed this resolution on 19 August 1988, and on 21 August 1988, International Senior Citizens Day was celebrated for the first time in the United States.

• Ronald Reagan was the first person to introduce Senior Citizens Day.