1. NDMA 18th Foundation Day
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28 September, 2022 is NDMA's 18th Foundation Day. Addressing the 18th Foundation Day of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in New Delhi, Home Minister Amit Shah said that India has significantly reduced the damage caused by disasters in recent years.
Important facts
Minister of State for Home, Nityanand Rai said, since 2014 the government has taken practical steps in disaster response.
He said that Aapda Mitra Scheme is being implemented which has helped in involving the local people in disaster management.
India has achieved great success in the direction of overall strengthening of disaster management and several schemes are being implemented in this direction.
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
NDMA was established through the Disaster Management Act, 2005 and was constituted in Dec 2006.
The aim of the National Disaster Management Authority is to build a safer and disaster-resilient India by developing a holistic, proactive, multi-disaster and technology-driven strategy for disaster management.
Organisational Structure
The Prime Minister is the ex-officio chairperson of the NDMA.
The Cabinet Minister is the Vice-Chairman.
The NDMA Secretariat, headed by a Secretary, is responsible for providing secretarial support and continuity.
Along with this, NDMA has 8 Ministers of State as its Members.
Steps taken by indian government in Disaster Management
India is a signatory to the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.
India is working closely with the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR).
India has formulated the National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP).
NDMA has taken an initiative on Earthquake Disaster Risk Indexing (EDRI) for 50 important cities and 1 district in seismic zone IV and V zones.
30 most flood affected districts of 25 states have been included in NDMA's Aapdamitra scheme.
The government has constituted a National Crisis Management Committee and a Crisis Management Group.
2. NDMA 18th Foundation Day
Tags: National Important Days National News
28 September, 2022 is NDMA's 18th Foundation Day. Addressing the 18th Foundation Day of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in New Delhi, Home Minister Amit Shah said that India has significantly reduced the damage caused by disasters in recent years.
Important facts
Minister of State for Home, Nityanand Rai said, since 2014 the government has taken practical steps in disaster response.
He said that Aapda Mitra Scheme is being implemented which has helped in involving the local people in disaster management.
India has achieved great success in the direction of overall strengthening of disaster management and several schemes are being implemented in this direction.
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
NDMA was established through the Disaster Management Act, 2005 and was constituted in Dec 2006.
The aim of the National Disaster Management Authority is to build a safer and disaster-resilient India by developing a holistic, proactive, multi-disaster and technology-driven strategy for disaster management.
Organisational Structure
The Prime Minister is the ex-officio chairperson of the NDMA.
The Cabinet Minister is the Vice-Chairman.
The NDMA Secretariat, headed by a Secretary, is responsible for providing secretarial support and continuity.
Along with this, NDMA has 8 Ministers of State as its Members.
Steps taken by indian government in Disaster Management
India is a signatory to the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.
India is working closely with the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR).
India has formulated the National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP).
NDMA has taken an initiative on Earthquake Disaster Risk Indexing (EDRI) for 50 important cities and 1 district in seismic zone IV and V zones.
30 most flood affected districts of 25 states have been included in NDMA's Aapdamitra scheme.
The government has constituted a National Crisis Management Committee and a Crisis Management Group.
3. India, Netherlands formalise fast track mechanism for investments
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The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and the Embassy of the Netherlands on 27 September officially signed a Joint Statement to formalize the Bilateral Fast-Track Mechanism (FTM) between India and the Netherlands.
Important facts
The Ambassador of The Netherlands to India, Marten van den Berg, and Secretary, DPIIT, Anurag Jain, formally signed the Joint Statement on 27th September 2022.
It aims to serve as a platform for faster resolution of investment cases of Dutch companies operating in India.
Invest India, the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency, is the executive body of bilateral FTMs.
The FTM will function in close collaboration between DPIIT, the concerned Ministries and Departments, Invest India and the Embassy of the Netherlands.
This mechanism will strengthen bilateral efforts to enhance mutual investment activities, as well as support and develop business cooperation between companies in the two countries.
Diplomatic relations between India and The Netherlands
The diplomatic relations between both countries were established in 1947.
Since then, the two countries have developed strong political, economic and commercial ties and various regional cooperations.
According to official Indian statistics, the Netherlands is the fourth largest foreign direct investor in India.
Between April 2000 and June 2022, the cumulative inflow of foreign direct investment from the Netherlands to India reached approximately US$ 42.3 billion.
In 2021-2022, the bilateral trade between the two countries stood at USD 17 billion.
India exports mainly mineral fuels and mineral based products, organic chemicals, electrical machinery and equipment, aluminum, iron and steel and pharmaceutical products to the Netherlands.
4. India, Netherlands formalise fast track mechanism for investments
Tags: National Economics/Business National News
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and the Embassy of the Netherlands on 27 September officially signed a Joint Statement to formalize the Bilateral Fast-Track Mechanism (FTM) between India and the Netherlands.
Important facts
The Ambassador of The Netherlands to India, Marten van den Berg, and Secretary, DPIIT, Anurag Jain, formally signed the Joint Statement on 27th September 2022.
It aims to serve as a platform for faster resolution of investment cases of Dutch companies operating in India.
Invest India, the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency, is the executive body of bilateral FTMs.
The FTM will function in close collaboration between DPIIT, the concerned Ministries and Departments, Invest India and the Embassy of the Netherlands.
This mechanism will strengthen bilateral efforts to enhance mutual investment activities, as well as support and develop business cooperation between companies in the two countries.
Diplomatic relations between India and The Netherlands
The diplomatic relations between both countries were established in 1947.
Since then, the two countries have developed strong political, economic and commercial ties and various regional cooperations.
According to official Indian statistics, the Netherlands is the fourth largest foreign direct investor in India.
Between April 2000 and June 2022, the cumulative inflow of foreign direct investment from the Netherlands to India reached approximately US$ 42.3 billion.
In 2021-2022, the bilateral trade between the two countries stood at USD 17 billion.
India exports mainly mineral fuels and mineral based products, organic chemicals, electrical machinery and equipment, aluminum, iron and steel and pharmaceutical products to the Netherlands.
5. Indian fertiliser firms sign MoU with Canada's Canpotex
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India’s fertiliser companies- Coromandel International, Chambal Fertilizers and Indian Potash Limited signed an MoU with Canpotex, Canada on 27 September 2022.
Important facts
The MoU was presented to Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, at Delhi.
As part of the MoU, Canpotex, Canada will supply 15 LMT of potash annually to Indian fertilizer companies for a period of 3 years.
This supply sharing is expected to improve fertilizer availability within the country and reduce the cost of fertilizers.
It is a significant step towards ensuring long-term fertiliser availability for the farming community.
The MOU will reduce both supply and price volatility and ensure stable long-term supply of Potassic fertilisers to India.
Significance of Potash
Potash is a source of potassium and is used directly as a combination of 'N' (nitrogen) and 'P' (potash) nutrients in MOP (Muriate of Potash) as well as NPK fertilizers.
India meets 100% of its potash requirement through imports.
India imports approximately 40 LMT MOP annually.
About Canpotex
It is a joint venture between leading fertiliser players, Mosaic and Nutrien, and markets Potash being produced at Saskatchewan region in Canada.
Canpotex, Canada is one of the largest suppliers of potash globally, exporting approximately 130 LMT of potash annually.
It exports potash to more than 40 countries and is one of the major suppliers of potash to India.
6. Indian fertiliser firms sign MoU with Canada's Canpotex
Tags: National National News
India’s fertiliser companies- Coromandel International, Chambal Fertilizers and Indian Potash Limited signed an MoU with Canpotex, Canada on 27 September 2022.
Important facts
The MoU was presented to Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, at Delhi.
As part of the MoU, Canpotex, Canada will supply 15 LMT of potash annually to Indian fertilizer companies for a period of 3 years.
This supply sharing is expected to improve fertilizer availability within the country and reduce the cost of fertilizers.
It is a significant step towards ensuring long-term fertiliser availability for the farming community.
The MOU will reduce both supply and price volatility and ensure stable long-term supply of Potassic fertilisers to India.
Significance of Potash
Potash is a source of potassium and is used directly as a combination of 'N' (nitrogen) and 'P' (potash) nutrients in MOP (Muriate of Potash) as well as NPK fertilizers.
India meets 100% of its potash requirement through imports.
India imports approximately 40 LMT MOP annually.
About Canpotex
It is a joint venture between leading fertiliser players, Mosaic and Nutrien, and markets Potash being produced at Saskatchewan region in Canada.
Canpotex, Canada is one of the largest suppliers of potash globally, exporting approximately 130 LMT of potash annually.
It exports potash to more than 40 countries and is one of the major suppliers of potash to India.
7. Sixth anniversary of Surgical Strike
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The nation celebrates the sixth anniversary of surgical strike on 28 September.
Important facts
On 28 September 2016, the Indian Army launched surgical strikes against terrorist camps situated in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Eleven days after the Uri attack, in which 18 soldiers lost their lives, the Indian Army conducted surgical strikes on the intervening night of 28 and 29 September 2016, in which terrorists inflicted heavy losses.
The Indian Army, including commandos of various units of the Para (Special Forces) stationed in Jammu and Kashmir, raided several positions across the border.
With this action, India gave a befitting message that if needed, it can cross the border and attack terrorist hideouts.
What is a Surgical Strike?
A surgical strike or surgical operation is a military attack carried out only for the purpose of destroying a designated military target.
In a surgical strike, every effort is made to cause less damage to the surrounding construction, vehicles, buildings or other public.
Such an action requires tremendous coordination between the government, intelligence agencies and security forces.
India has conducted surgical strikes against insurgent groups in Myanmar in 2015 and terror launch pads along the Line of Control in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in 2016.
8. Sixth anniversary of Surgical Strike
Tags: National Defence Important Days National News
The nation celebrates the sixth anniversary of surgical strike on 28 September.
Important facts
On 28 September 2016, the Indian Army launched surgical strikes against terrorist camps situated in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Eleven days after the Uri attack, in which 18 soldiers lost their lives, the Indian Army conducted surgical strikes on the intervening night of 28 and 29 September 2016, in which terrorists inflicted heavy losses.
The Indian Army, including commandos of various units of the Para (Special Forces) stationed in Jammu and Kashmir, raided several positions across the border.
With this action, India gave a befitting message that if needed, it can cross the border and attack terrorist hideouts.
What is a Surgical Strike?
A surgical strike or surgical operation is a military attack carried out only for the purpose of destroying a designated military target.
In a surgical strike, every effort is made to cause less damage to the surrounding construction, vehicles, buildings or other public.
Such an action requires tremendous coordination between the government, intelligence agencies and security forces.
India has conducted surgical strikes against insurgent groups in Myanmar in 2015 and terror launch pads along the Line of Control in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in 2016.
9. Government bans Popular Front of India (PFI) and its affiliates for five years
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The Central Government has declared the Popular Front of India (PFI) and its affiliates an unlawful association with immediate effect for a period of five years.
Important facts
The decision comes a day after the police conducted fresh raids in several states and detained more PFI activists.
In Delhi, 30 people have been detained by raids in Nizamuddin, Rohini district and Shaheen Bagh.
Last week, the National Investigation Agency and the Enforcement Directorate arrested 106 top PFI leaders and booked them on charges of money laundering and terror financing.
The PFI and its following affiliates have been banned – Rehab India Foundation, Campus Front of India, All India Imam Council, National Confederation of Human Rights Organisation, National Women Front, Junior Front, Empower India Foundation and Rehab Foundation, Kerala.
About Popular Front of India (PFI)
It was created in 2007 through the merger of three Muslim organisations in southern India.
These three Muslim organisations are-
The National Democratic Front in Kerala,
The Karnataka Forum for Dignity, and
The Manitha Neethi Pasarai in Tamil Nadu
It describes itself as a non-governmental organisation and a neo-social movement striving for the empowerment of the marginalised, deprived and oppressed sections of India.
Its headquarter is at Delhi.
It merged with various other social organizations and spread to the north, west, east and northeastern states of the country.
It has various wings such as - women's wing, student wing, political wing, an NGO and a think tank with more than 50,000 members.
10. Government bans Popular Front of India (PFI) and its affiliates for five years
Tags: National National News
The Central Government has declared the Popular Front of India (PFI) and its affiliates an unlawful association with immediate effect for a period of five years.
Important facts
The decision comes a day after the police conducted fresh raids in several states and detained more PFI activists.
In Delhi, 30 people have been detained by raids in Nizamuddin, Rohini district and Shaheen Bagh.
Last week, the National Investigation Agency and the Enforcement Directorate arrested 106 top PFI leaders and booked them on charges of money laundering and terror financing.
The PFI and its following affiliates have been banned – Rehab India Foundation, Campus Front of India, All India Imam Council, National Confederation of Human Rights Organisation, National Women Front, Junior Front, Empower India Foundation and Rehab Foundation, Kerala.
About Popular Front of India (PFI)
It was created in 2007 through the merger of three Muslim organisations in southern India.
These three Muslim organisations are-
The National Democratic Front in Kerala,
The Karnataka Forum for Dignity, and
The Manitha Neethi Pasarai in Tamil Nadu
It describes itself as a non-governmental organisation and a neo-social movement striving for the empowerment of the marginalised, deprived and oppressed sections of India.
Its headquarter is at Delhi.
It merged with various other social organizations and spread to the north, west, east and northeastern states of the country.
It has various wings such as - women's wing, student wing, political wing, an NGO and a think tank with more than 50,000 members.
