1. Andhra Pradesh CM launches Machilipatnam port project for economic growth
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy formally launched the Machilipatnam port works worth Rs 5,156 crore recently.
An overview of the news
The port, with an initial cargo capacity of 35 million tonnes, will be completed in two years.
The capacity of the 4-berth deep water port will be increased to 116 million tonnes as cargo traffic gradually increases.
The port will help develop Machilipatnam on the lines of developed port cities like Mumbai and Chennai as it will be connected by National Highway 216 and Gudivada-Machilipatnam railway line soon.
This will increase the reach of the port and improve connectivity.
25,000 new jobswill be created at each port and the fishing port and fish land center will help fishermen to improve their lives economically.
About Machilipatnam Port
It is a proposed deep sea port on the Bay of Bengal coast located at Machilipatnam, the district headquarters of Krishna district in Andhra Pradesh.
The port has been developed by the state government under the landlord model at a cost of Rs 5,156 crore.
The project is being implemented by the Machilipatnam Port Development Corporation Limited (MPDCL).
The first phase of the port is expected to have a capacity of 35 million tonnes.
It will cater to exports of fertilizers, coal, cooking oil, containers, agricultural products, cement, granite, cement clinker, iron ore from Andhra Pradesh and neighboring Telangana.
2. Maharashtra becomes the first state in the country to approve Good Governance Regulations
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde approved the first Good Governance Regulations in the country.
An Overview of the News
The purpose of the rules is to enhance accountability, accessibility, dynamism and transparency in state administration.
A separate cell will be set up to address the effects of climate change.
The rules also include expanding the scope of 'Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra' for end-to-end online services to citizens within the prescribed time limit.
Citizens' complaints will be redressed at a speedy pace.
The chief minister's direction to develop the rules was given in September last year.
The rules were drawn up in consultation with ministerial officials, experts and NGOs.
161 department-wise indices have been prepared to evaluate the performance of good governance.
About Maharashtra
It is a state located in the western part of India and covers a significant part of the Deccan Plateau.
Chief Minister - Eknath Shinde
Governor - Ramesh Bais
Official Animal - Indian giant squirrel
Official Bird - Yellow-footed Green Pigeon
Official Dance - Lavani
3. Uttar Pradesh surpasses Maharashtra in sugar production this season
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Uttar Pradesh has overtaken Maharashtra in sugar production in the current season, with 118 sugar mills operating in UP during the period as compared to 210 mills in the western state.
An overview of the news
According to UP's Sugarcane Development and Sugar Mills Minister Lakshmi Narayan Chowdhary, the total sugar produced by Uttar Pradesh in the sugar season 2022-2023 is 107.29 lakh tonnes, while the total sugar produced by Maharashtra is 105.30 lakh tonnes.
The area under sugarcane cultivation in Uttar Pradesh is 28.53 lakh hectares (highest in India) as compared to 14.87 lakh hectares in Maharashtra.
The sugarcane crushing season runs from October to June.
Total cane crushed by sugar mills in UP in the 2022-2023 season was 1,084.57 lakh tonnes, whereas it was 1,053 lakh tonnes in Maharashtra.
In Uttar Pradesh, 19.84 lakh tonnes of sugar was converted into ethanol, while in Maharashtra it was 15.70 lakh tonnes.
The number of sugar mills established in UP is 157 as compared to 246 sugar mills established in Maharashtra.
There are 210 sugar mills operating in Maharashtra as compared to 118 in Uttar Pradesh.
UP farmers' earnings from all other crops is almost equal to the amount they get in their bank account by selling just sugarcane.
4. Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav inaugurated CoE-SLM at ICFRE in Dehradun
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Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav inaugurated the Center of Excellence on Sustainable Land Management (CoE-SLM) at the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) in Dehradun on 20 May 2023.
An Overview of the News
The CoE-SLM was announced by the Prime Minister of India during the 14th Conference of Parties (COP-14) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in September 2019.
CoE-SLM aims to promote South-South cooperation and address issues of land degradation through sustainable land management practices.
Specific activities of the CoE-SLM include setting LDN targets, developing drought risk and early warning systems, mainstreaming gender considerations, promoting good governance of land rights and entitlements, and addressing the effects of land degradation on greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity loss. involves assessing.
Bhupendra Yadav released two publications during the inauguration: "Technical Paper on the Pathway to Achieving LDN in India" and "Compendium of Sustainable Land Management Practices."
Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE)
It is an autonomous organisation.
It operates under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India.
ICFRE conducts research, training and education in forestry and related disciplines.
Establishment - 1986
Parent Organization - Ministry of Environment and Forests (India)
5. Amit Shah lays foundation stone of campus of National Academy of Coastal Policing
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on 20th May laid the foundation stone for the permanent campus of the National Academy of Coastal Policing (NACP) at Okha in Gujarat’s Devbhumi Dwarka district.
An overview of the news
The NACP is the first national academy in the country to train police forces to effectively protect the coastline.
It started functioning from the premises of Gujarat Fisheries Research Center in 2018.
NACP was established to provide intensive and high level training to Marine Police of nine Coastal States, five Union Territories as well as Central Police Forces.
The Center has sanctioned Rs 441 crore to develop NACP with modern infrastructure, latest technology and state-of-the-art training facilities to enhance the security of the coastal borders.
Objective of Academy
The academy's primary objective is to enhance the skills and capabilities of coastal police personnel.
Importance of the National Academy of Coastal Policing
The establishment of the National Academy of Coastal Policing highlights the government's commitment to strengthening coastal security measures.
This academy will serve as a dedicated training institution for the personnel of various coastal security agencies.
The inauguration of the campus at Dwaraka underscores the government's efforts to bolster coastal security infrastructure.
State-of-the-art facilities
The campus is expected to have state-of-the-art facilities, including advanced training modules, simulators, and practical training grounds.
These resources will enable the academy to deliver high-quality training programs to coastal police personnel, preparing them for various security challenges they may face.
Collaboration and coordination
The National Academy of Coastal Policing will facilitate collaboration and coordination among different agencies involved in coastal security, including theIndian Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Police, and other relevant organizations.
Such cooperation is crucial for effective surveillance, intelligence sharing, and joint operations along India's vast coastline.
6. Congress leader Siddaramaiah sworn in as CM of Karnataka and DK Shivakumar as Deputy CM
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Congress leader Siddaramaiah was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka for his second term and Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister.
An Overview of the News
The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, administered by Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot.
Several Congress MLAs including Dr G Parameshwara, KH Muniyappa, KJ George, MB Patil, Satish Jarkiholi, Priyank Kharge, Ramalinga Reddy and BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan took oath as ministers in the state cabinet.
The ceremony was attended by Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi and chief ministers of Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh, as well as other political leaders.
The Congress government in Karnataka is now officially established.
About Karnataka:
It is a state located in South West India and has coasts of the Arabian Sea.
Formation - 1 November 1956
Governor - Thawar Chand Gehlot
Capital - Bangalore
Rajya Sabha - 12 seats
Lok Sabha - 28 seats
7. Madhya Pradesh cabinet approves 'Mukhya Mantri Sikho Kamao Yojana' for unemployed youth
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The Madhya Pradesh cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on May 17 approved the 'Mukhya Mantri Sikho Kamao Yojana' for unemployed youth.
About Mukhya Mantri Sikho Kamao Yojana
It was decided in the meeting that the name of Mukhya Mantri Kaushal Kamai Yojana will be 'Mukhyamantri Sikho-Kamao Yojana' (Chief Minister Learn-Earn Scheme).
Under the scheme, at least one lakh youths will be provided training in establishments.
All the youth who have done 12th pass, ITI, Diploma, Graduation and Post Graduation will be eligible for this scheme.
After the training, the State Council for Vocational Training (SCVT) certificate will be given by the Madhya Pradesh State Skill Development and Employment Generation Board (MPSSDEGB).
Prestigious industrial and private institutions of the country and the state will be connected with the scheme.
Establishments will be able to train student trainees up to 15 percent of their total workforce.
Under the scheme, youth will be taught work and in return they will be given stipend by the government.
Under the scheme, 12th passed trainees will be given 8 thousand rupees, ITI passed 8 thousand 500 rupees, diploma passed 9 thousand rupees and graduate passed or higher educational qualification will be given 10 thousand rupees per month stipend.
About Madhya Pradesh
In terms of area, it is the second largest state of India after Rajasthan.
According to the Indian Forest Status Report-2021, Madhya Pradesh has the maximum forest cover in the country in terms of area.
25.14% of its area is covered by forests.
Chief Minister - Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Capital - Bhopal
8. UP holds 2nd position in GI tagged products
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After getting GI tag for three more One District One Product (ODOP) crafts, Uttar Pradesh has now come second in the country in terms of maximum number of items with Geographical Indication tag.
An overview of the news
The ODOP crafts which have got GI tag include Mainpuri Tarkashi, Mahoba Gaura Stone Craft and Sambhal Horn Craft.
Tamil Nadu leads with 55 GI-tags, followed by UP and Karnataka with 48 and 46 GI products, respectively.
However, UP ranks first in terms of GI-tagged handicrafts, with 36 crafts to its credit.
With this achievement, UP has overtaken Karnataka to become the second state with the highest number of GI-tags in the country.
Handicrafts in UP also have the highest number of GI tags.
About GI Tag
It is the short form of Geographical Indication and it is a unique identification of any region, town or state.
The tag is given in the name of certain products or signs that symbolise the uniqueness of that particular region.
When a GI tag is given to a particular product, it certifies that the product is made by traditional methods, has special qualities.
The Geographical Indication came into force on 15 September 2003.
Darjeeling tea was given the first GI tag in India in 2004–2005.
GI tag is given to products related to agriculture, handicrafts, food items, spirit drinks and industrial products.
The rules and regulations of the GI tag are governed by the World Trade Organization Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights at the international level.
9. PM Modi launches railway projects worth over 8,000 crore rupees in Odisha
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated several railway projects worth over 8,000 crore rupees in Odisha on 18th May via video conferencing.
An overview of the news
During the event, Modi flagged off the Vande Bharat Express between Puri and Howrah.
The train will cover a distance of 500 km and will pass through Khordha, Cuttack, Jajpur, Bhadrak and Balasore districts of Odisha and Paschim Medinipur, Purba Medinipur districts of West Bengal.
The train will provide fast, comfortable and convenient travel experience to rail users, promote tourism and spur economic development in the region.
Regular operation of Howrah-Puri-Howrah Vande Bharat Express will start from May 20. The train will run six days a week.
The train will leave Howrah at 6.10 am and reach Puri at 12.35 pm and in return it will leave Puri at 1.50 pm and reach Howrah at 8.30 pm.
Projects dedicated by the Prime Minister
PM Modi also dedicated 100% electrification of the rail network in Odisha.
He dedicated the doubling of Sambalpur-Titlagarh rail line, a new broad gauge rail line between Angul-Sukinda, the third line connecting Manoharpur-Rourkela-Jharsuguda-Jamga and a new broad-gauge line between Bichupali-Jhartarbha.
About Odisha
Capital- Bhubaneswar
Governor- Ganeshi Lal
Chief Minister- Naveen Patnaik
10. 3rd G20 TWG meeting to be held in Srinagar
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The third G20 Tourism Working Group (TWG) meeting will be held in Srinagar from 22 to 24 May.
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Security arrangements on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) have been reviewed by the Army and other security agencies.
NH-44 is the only all-weather road connecting the Kashmir Valley to the rest of the country.
A high-level meeting with senior police and CRPF officials was held at Ramban, chaired by a brigadier-level officer.
Several security forces including Army, BSF, Police, CRPF and Village Defense Committees have been deployed along the International Border (IB) and the Line of Control (LoC).
About Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir was a state of India until August 2019, which was bifurcated as two union territories namely Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on 31 August 2019.
Capital- Srinagar (May-October), Jammu (November-April)
Lieutenant Governor - Manoj Sinha
Legislative Council - 36 seats
Legislative Assembly - 89 seats
Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Justice - Koteshwar Singh
