1. CJI Uday Umesh Lalit recommends Justice ‘DY Chandrachud’ as his successor
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The Chief Justice of India (CJI) Uday Umesh Lalit has recommended the name of Justice DY Chandrachud as his successor to the Union Minister of law and Justice on 11 October 2022. Justice Chandrachud is the senior-most Judge in the Supreme Court after the current Chief Justice of India.
Convention on appointment of next CJI
- On 7 October 2022 the Union Law ministry requested the CJI to recommend the name of his successor as per the convention.
- The Memorandum of Procedure for the appointment of the Chief Justice of India says that the Union Minister of Law, Justice and Company Affairs will, at an ‘appropriate time,’ seek the recommendation of the outgoing Chief Justice of India for the appointment of the next Chief Justice of India.
- Though there is no specific timeline, as per practice, the Ministry seeks the outgoing CJI’s recommendation a month before the retirement.
- The Judge of the Supreme Court retires at the age of 65 years.
- Chief Justice Lalit, who took charge as CJI on August 27, will retire on November 8 this year. After him, Justice Chandrachud is likely to become the 50th CJI.
Justice D Y Chandrachud
Justice D Y Chandrachud was former Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court and was elevated to the Supreme Court in May 2016. He has been part of some key benches that delivered landmark judgments like Ayodhya Ramjanmbhumi and Sabarimala. The Ayodhya verdict was unanimous and Chandrachud was part of the five-judge bench headed by then CJI Ranjan Gogoi.
Justice Chandrachud, who is set to be the 50th Chief Justice of India, would have a tenure of two years. He is due to retire on November 10, 2024.
2. India to host special meetings of UNSC on terrorism
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India will host UN Security Council diplomats along with other member countries for an important meeting of the Anti-Terrorism Committee in Mumbai and New Delhi on 28-29 October 2022.
Important Facts:
At present, India is the chairman of the UN Security Council's Anti-Terrorism Committee for the year 2022.
India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj said during a press conference in New York on 8 October that the members of the UN CTC would pay tribute to the victims of the 26/11 terror attack in Mumbai.
In the meetings, there will be a brainstorming on the topic of countering the challenges of 'Using New Technologies in Terrorism'.
Terrorism is the most serious threat to the international community.
Three important techniques used by terrorists will be discussed in these meetings. These include the Internet, social media and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).
Members of 15 countries will attend the meeting:
Members of 15 countries will participate in this meeting. The crucial meeting of the UNSC's Anti-Terrorism Committee to be held in Mumbai later this month will be a tribute to those who lost their lives in the 26/11 terror attacks.
In the year 2008, more than 160 people were killed in the terrorist attacks in Mumbai. The plot of this attack was hatched in Pakistan.
The terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba was involved in this attack.
India's two-year term as an elected non-permanent member of the UNSC will end in December this year.
3. India to host special meetings of UNSC on terrorism
Tags: National National News
India will host UN Security Council diplomats along with other member countries for an important meeting of the Anti-Terrorism Committee in Mumbai and New Delhi on 28-29 October 2022.
Important Facts:
At present, India is the chairman of the UN Security Council's Anti-Terrorism Committee for the year 2022.
India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj said during a press conference in New York on 8 October that the members of the UN CTC would pay tribute to the victims of the 26/11 terror attack in Mumbai.
In the meetings, there will be a brainstorming on the topic of countering the challenges of 'Using New Technologies in Terrorism'.
Terrorism is the most serious threat to the international community.
Three important techniques used by terrorists will be discussed in these meetings. These include the Internet, social media and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).
Members of 15 countries will attend the meeting:
Members of 15 countries will participate in this meeting. The crucial meeting of the UNSC's Anti-Terrorism Committee to be held in Mumbai later this month will be a tribute to those who lost their lives in the 26/11 terror attacks.
In the year 2008, more than 160 people were killed in the terrorist attacks in Mumbai. The plot of this attack was hatched in Pakistan.
The terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba was involved in this attack.
India's two-year term as an elected non-permanent member of the UNSC will end in December this year.
4. Tele-MANAS Initiative
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On the occasion of World Mental Health Day on 10 October, 2022 the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched the Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS) initiative.
Important facts
'Tele Manas' will serve as the digital arm of the 'District Mental Health Programme' with the objective of providing access to mental health support.
Tele-MANAS aims to provide free tele-mental health services across the country.
The program includes a network of 23 Tele-Mental Health Centers of Excellence, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bengaluru and National Health System Resource Center (NHRSC) to provide technical support.
The government aims to open at least one tele-manas cell in each State/UT.
A toll-free, 24/7 helpline number (14416) has been launched across the country.
In the Union Budget 2022-23, the central government announced the National Tele Mental Health Program (NMHP).
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare - Mansukh Mandaviya
5. Tele-MANAS Initiative
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On the occasion of World Mental Health Day on 10 October, 2022 the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched the Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS) initiative.
Important facts
'Tele Manas' will serve as the digital arm of the 'District Mental Health Programme' with the objective of providing access to mental health support.
Tele-MANAS aims to provide free tele-mental health services across the country.
The program includes a network of 23 Tele-Mental Health Centers of Excellence, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bengaluru and National Health System Resource Center (NHRSC) to provide technical support.
The government aims to open at least one tele-manas cell in each State/UT.
A toll-free, 24/7 helpline number (14416) has been launched across the country.
In the Union Budget 2022-23, the central government announced the National Tele Mental Health Program (NMHP).
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare - Mansukh Mandaviya
6. India hosts SCO joint anti-terror exercise
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India is currently hosting the multilateral counter-terrorism exercise 'Manesar Anti-Terrorism 2022' to be held from October 8 to 13.
Important facts
It is organized under the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Regional Anti-Terrorism Structure (RATS).
This is the Phase 2 of the exercise, "Phase-1 of the exercise was conducted from 27 July to 1 August by the National Anti-Terrorist Forces of the SCO member countries in their respective territories.
Phase-2 of the Exercise is being conducted at NSG Manesar Garrison, in which eight representatives from National Counter Terrorism Forces of Republic of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Republic of Uzbekistan, Russian Federation and NSG of Republic of India are participating.
The exercise is aimed at exchanging expertise, best practices and build synergy between the Counter Terrorism Forces of the SCO RATS Member Countries to enhance capabilities for conducting Anti-Terrorist operations and countering other security threats collectively.
Regional Anti-Terrorism Structure (RATS)
The Regional Anti-Terrorism Structure (RATS) is one of the permanent organs of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and is headquartered in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
SCO RATS aims to facilitate cooperation and coordination against terrorism, extremism and separatism.
India assumed the chairmanship of the Council of SCO RATS in October 2021.
About SCO
The SCO is an eight-member economic and security bloc in which India and Pakistan joined as full-time members in 2017.
The founding members of this group include China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
7. India hosts SCO joint anti-terror exercise
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India is currently hosting the multilateral counter-terrorism exercise 'Manesar Anti-Terrorism 2022' to be held from October 8 to 13.
Important facts
It is organized under the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Regional Anti-Terrorism Structure (RATS).
This is the Phase 2 of the exercise, "Phase-1 of the exercise was conducted from 27 July to 1 August by the National Anti-Terrorist Forces of the SCO member countries in their respective territories.
Phase-2 of the Exercise is being conducted at NSG Manesar Garrison, in which eight representatives from National Counter Terrorism Forces of Republic of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Republic of Uzbekistan, Russian Federation and NSG of Republic of India are participating.
The exercise is aimed at exchanging expertise, best practices and build synergy between the Counter Terrorism Forces of the SCO RATS Member Countries to enhance capabilities for conducting Anti-Terrorist operations and countering other security threats collectively.
Regional Anti-Terrorism Structure (RATS)
The Regional Anti-Terrorism Structure (RATS) is one of the permanent organs of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and is headquartered in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
SCO RATS aims to facilitate cooperation and coordination against terrorism, extremism and separatism.
India assumed the chairmanship of the Council of SCO RATS in October 2021.
About SCO
The SCO is an eight-member economic and security bloc in which India and Pakistan joined as full-time members in 2017.
The founding members of this group include China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
8. Environment Minister participates in Sustainable Mountain Development Summit
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Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav attended the inaugural session of Sustainable Mountain Development Summit-XI (SMDS-XI) held at Leh, Ladakh from 10-12 October, 2022.
Important facts
The theme for SMDS-XI is ‘Harnessing tourism for sustainable mountain development’.
The main focus of the summit is to reduce the negative impacts of tourism, while harnessing its positive contribution in building climate and socio-ecological resilience and sustainability.
Bhupendra Yadav highlighted the establishment of Govind Ballabh Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment and its regional center at Leh under the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
This regional center is entrusted with the task of research and development activities especially with regard to the sustainability of the Himalayan environment.
About Sustainable Mountain Development Summit (SMDS)
It is a flagship annual event of the Integrated Mountain Initiative (IMI), a working and civil society-led forum in the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR), comprising 10 mountain states, two union territories and four hill districts.
Apart from the central event, two integral components of SMDS include the Mountain Legislators' Meet (MLM) and the Indian Himalayan Youth Summit.
9. Environment Minister participates in Sustainable Mountain Development Summit
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Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav attended the inaugural session of Sustainable Mountain Development Summit-XI (SMDS-XI) held at Leh, Ladakh from 10-12 October, 2022.
Important facts
The theme for SMDS-XI is ‘Harnessing tourism for sustainable mountain development’.
The main focus of the summit is to reduce the negative impacts of tourism, while harnessing its positive contribution in building climate and socio-ecological resilience and sustainability.
Bhupendra Yadav highlighted the establishment of Govind Ballabh Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment and its regional center at Leh under the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
This regional center is entrusted with the task of research and development activities especially with regard to the sustainability of the Himalayan environment.
About Sustainable Mountain Development Summit (SMDS)
It is a flagship annual event of the Integrated Mountain Initiative (IMI), a working and civil society-led forum in the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR), comprising 10 mountain states, two union territories and four hill districts.
Apart from the central event, two integral components of SMDS include the Mountain Legislators' Meet (MLM) and the Indian Himalayan Youth Summit.
10. NMDC Signs MoU with RailTel for ICT and Digital Solutions
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Mining major National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) and RailTel Corporation of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 10 October covering NMDC's ICT and Digital Transformation services at their corporate offices and mining premises.
Important facts
This partnership will focus on optimum utilization of resources and will pave the way for a robust digital transformation in the mining sector.
As India’s leading miner, NMDC has been an early user of automation and digitalization.
RailTel will provide consultancy, project management and execution services which will enhance efficiency and transparency.
This is a big step towards retaining NMDC in the top league.
This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) builds on NMDC's already existing partnership with National Railway Telecom.
Under this, MPLS VPN at 11 locations of NMDC and Internet Leased Lines (ILL) at 7 locations of NMDC and High-Definition Video Conferencing solutions are being provided for the last 7 years.
