1. Jio Chairman Akash Ambani included in the Time's 100 emerging leaders' list
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The Jio company chairman and Mukesh Ambani son Akash Ambani has been included in the prestigious US Magazine Times , list of 100 next world's rising stars .
He is the only Indian who has made it to the list. American born Indian Amrapali Gan,CEO of ONlyFans website has also been included in the list.
The Time’s list highlights 100 emerging leaders who are shaping the future of business, entertainment, sports, politics, health, science and activism,
The 30 year old Akash Ambani was made the Chairman of India’s largest telecom company Jio, in June 2022.
2. Swachch Shehar Samvad and Tech Exhibition
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The Swachch Shehar Samvad and Tech Exhibition was organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs under the Swachh Bharat Mission in New Delhi on 29 September.
Important facts
Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurated the Exhibition.
He said that after achieving 100 percent Open Defecation Free (ODF) status in urban local bodies in the country, India's next mission will focus on Swachh Bharat.
He said that projects worth eight thousand crore rupees have been approved for the treatment of old dump sites containing 16 crore metric tonnes of waste.
With an aim of zero dum site challenge a total of 15 thousand acres of lands will be freed and reclaimed under this initiative.
Puri also inaugurated a series of programs aligned with the Garbage Free India campaign, including an internship program for students called Tulip.
During the dialogue, sixteen states shared their experiences, knowledge and best practices.
3. Swachch Shehar Samvad and Tech Exhibition
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The Swachch Shehar Samvad and Tech Exhibition was organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs under the Swachh Bharat Mission in New Delhi on 29 September.
Important facts
Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurated the Exhibition.
He said that after achieving 100 percent Open Defecation Free (ODF) status in urban local bodies in the country, India's next mission will focus on Swachh Bharat.
He said that projects worth eight thousand crore rupees have been approved for the treatment of old dump sites containing 16 crore metric tonnes of waste.
With an aim of zero dum site challenge a total of 15 thousand acres of lands will be freed and reclaimed under this initiative.
Puri also inaugurated a series of programs aligned with the Garbage Free India campaign, including an internship program for students called Tulip.
During the dialogue, sixteen states shared their experiences, knowledge and best practices.
4. Swedish defence firm SAAB announced to manufacture Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon in India
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Swedish defence firm Saab on 28 September announced its plan to set up a manufacturing facility in India for the Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon system under the NDA government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative to bolster indigenous defence manufacturing.
Important facts
Production at the new facility is expected to begin in 2024, with the name of the production site yet to be disclosed.
Manufacturing will be carried out by Saab FFV India Pvt Ltd, a new subsidiary wholly owned by SAAB.
This will be the company's first manufacturing facility for the Carl-Gustaf M4 outside Sweden.
The Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) was manufacturing the Carl-Gustaf M3 with a range of up to 1,200 metres under a tie-up with Saab.
Saab will continue its partnership with Munitions India Limited (MIL) and Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL) for the manufacture of Carl-Gustaf arms and its ammunition.
About Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon systems
Carl-Gustaf M4 is a shoulder-fired weapon system with a range of 1,500 metre.
It weighs less than seven kilos and is under one metre in length.
It helps soldiers with a multitude of missions they may have to accomplish on the battlefield.
This weapon system has been in service with the Indian Army since 1976, and its earlier M2 and M3 variants have been produced in India.
5. Swedish defence firm SAAB announced to manufacture Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon in India
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Swedish defence firm Saab on 28 September announced its plan to set up a manufacturing facility in India for the Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon system under the NDA government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative to bolster indigenous defence manufacturing.
Important facts
Production at the new facility is expected to begin in 2024, with the name of the production site yet to be disclosed.
Manufacturing will be carried out by Saab FFV India Pvt Ltd, a new subsidiary wholly owned by SAAB.
This will be the company's first manufacturing facility for the Carl-Gustaf M4 outside Sweden.
The Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) was manufacturing the Carl-Gustaf M3 with a range of up to 1,200 metres under a tie-up with Saab.
Saab will continue its partnership with Munitions India Limited (MIL) and Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL) for the manufacture of Carl-Gustaf arms and its ammunition.
About Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon systems
Carl-Gustaf M4 is a shoulder-fired weapon system with a range of 1,500 metre.
It weighs less than seven kilos and is under one metre in length.
It helps soldiers with a multitude of missions they may have to accomplish on the battlefield.
This weapon system has been in service with the Indian Army since 1976, and its earlier M2 and M3 variants have been produced in India.
6. All women, married or unmarried, have right to legal and safe abortion : Supreme Court
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The Supreme Court, in a landmark judgment on September 29, held that all women have the right to a safe and legitimate abortion and it is unconstitutional to distinguish between married and unmarried women in the matter.
Important facts
The Supreme Court said that even unmarried women have the right to abort a fetus between 20 and 24 weeks of age arising out of consensual relations.
The court held that depriving married or unmarried women the right to terminate unwanted pregnancies is a violation of fundamental rights.
A bench headed by Justice DY Chandrachud was hearing an appeal by a woman who wanted to abort a 24-week-old foetus after her relationship with a man failed and her partner abandoned her.
The bench also ruled that the definition of rape under the Medical Abortion Act should include marital rape.
A division bench of the Delhi High Court had refused to grant any interim relief to the woman.
About Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, 1971
Abortion in India has been a legal right under various circumstances since the introduction of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act in 1971.
The Act was amended in 2003 to enable safe and legal abortion of women.
The Act was also amended in the year 2021.
Major Provisions of MTP Amendment Act, 2021
Under this Amendment Act, abortion can be done in the following circumstances -
If there is any danger to the life or mental health of the mother by continuing the pregnancy
If there are any serious abnormalities in the fetus
If pregnancy occurred as a result of failure of contraception (but this is applicable only for married women)
If the pregnancy is the result of sexual assault or rape
A pregnancy up to 24 weeks can be terminated in different circumstances after taking the opinion of two registered medical practitioners.
7. All women, married or unmarried, have right to legal and safe abortion : Supreme Court
Tags: National National News
The Supreme Court, in a landmark judgment on September 29, held that all women have the right to a safe and legitimate abortion and it is unconstitutional to distinguish between married and unmarried women in the matter.
Important facts
The Supreme Court said that even unmarried women have the right to abort a fetus between 20 and 24 weeks of age arising out of consensual relations.
The court held that depriving married or unmarried women the right to terminate unwanted pregnancies is a violation of fundamental rights.
A bench headed by Justice DY Chandrachud was hearing an appeal by a woman who wanted to abort a 24-week-old foetus after her relationship with a man failed and her partner abandoned her.
The bench also ruled that the definition of rape under the Medical Abortion Act should include marital rape.
A division bench of the Delhi High Court had refused to grant any interim relief to the woman.
About Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, 1971
Abortion in India has been a legal right under various circumstances since the introduction of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act in 1971.
The Act was amended in 2003 to enable safe and legal abortion of women.
The Act was also amended in the year 2021.
Major Provisions of MTP Amendment Act, 2021
Under this Amendment Act, abortion can be done in the following circumstances -
If there is any danger to the life or mental health of the mother by continuing the pregnancy
If there are any serious abnormalities in the fetus
If pregnancy occurred as a result of failure of contraception (but this is applicable only for married women)
If the pregnancy is the result of sexual assault or rape
A pregnancy up to 24 weeks can be terminated in different circumstances after taking the opinion of two registered medical practitioners.
8. CBI launches Operation GARUDA
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on 29 September launched a multi-phase 'Operation GARUDA' to dismantle drug networks with international linkages.
Important facts
The CBI has initiated this to coordinate enforcement operations in International Courts of Justice through Interpol and the Narcotics Control Bureau, with a special focus on the Indian Ocean region.
About Operation GARUDA
The goal of the Garud campaign is to take action against drug dealers, their production areas and those who help in this work on the basis of international intelligence.
During the operation, searches, seizures and arrests have been made in several states and union territories of the country.
Apart from this, the police of Union Territories including Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Delhi and Manipur have also taken action.
Around 6,600 people were screened and 127 new cases were registered during this special drive.
During the operation 5 kg heroin, 33 kg ganja, more than 3 kg charas and several intoxicants have been recovered.
Around 175 people have been arrested.
9. CBI launches Operation GARUDA
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on 29 September launched a multi-phase 'Operation GARUDA' to dismantle drug networks with international linkages.
Important facts
The CBI has initiated this to coordinate enforcement operations in International Courts of Justice through Interpol and the Narcotics Control Bureau, with a special focus on the Indian Ocean region.
About Operation GARUDA
The goal of the Garud campaign is to take action against drug dealers, their production areas and those who help in this work on the basis of international intelligence.
During the operation, searches, seizures and arrests have been made in several states and union territories of the country.
Apart from this, the police of Union Territories including Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Delhi and Manipur have also taken action.
Around 6,600 people were screened and 127 new cases were registered during this special drive.
During the operation 5 kg heroin, 33 kg ganja, more than 3 kg charas and several intoxicants have been recovered.
Around 175 people have been arrested.
10. Sports Minister Anurag Thakur to launch Clean India 2.0 Programme on 1st October
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Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur will launch Clean India 2.0 Programme on 1st October 2022.
Important facts
This one month long nationwide program will be started mainly to collect single use plastic waste and create awareness among the people.
The program is being organized in all villages across the country through a network of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS), affiliated youth clubs and National Service Scheme affiliated institutions.
Following the success of last year's Clean India Drive, 10 million kilograms of waste (plastic, e-waste and other waste) will be collected and disposed of this year with the support and voluntary participation of citizens.
Hotspots for waste collection will be tourist places, educational institutions, bus stands/ railway stations, national highways, historical and heritage buildings, religious places, hospitals and water resources etc.
Through this campaign, the mantra of "Clean Kaal: Amrit Kaal" will be given and through public participation, this program will be made a mass movement.
