1. NITI Aayog and BMZ hold inaugural NITI - BMZ Dialogue on Development Cooperation
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NITI Aayog and the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) inaugurated the NITI-BMZ Dialogue on Development Cooperation via video conferencing on 5 September.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- The talks set out a path to strengthen mutual cooperation between the two countries.
The issue of tackling climate change was specifically discussed with the goals of Agenda 2030.
It focused on five key areas of cooperation - the Sustainable Development Goals, climate action, energy transition, emerging technologies and agro-ecology.
During the discussions, both sides highlighted the need to deepen mutual engagement to enhance natural farming in India.
NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Suman Berry said that the India-Germany partnership is an example of success in this complex world.
The dialogue will help both countries realise their respective potential to incorporate climate action into the Sustainable Development Goals.
2. NITI Aayog and BMZ hold inaugural NITI - BMZ Dialogue on Development Cooperation
Tags: National National News
NITI Aayog and the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) inaugurated the NITI-BMZ Dialogue on Development Cooperation via video conferencing on 5 September.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- The talks set out a path to strengthen mutual cooperation between the two countries.
The issue of tackling climate change was specifically discussed with the goals of Agenda 2030.
It focused on five key areas of cooperation - the Sustainable Development Goals, climate action, energy transition, emerging technologies and agro-ecology.
During the discussions, both sides highlighted the need to deepen mutual engagement to enhance natural farming in India.
NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Suman Berry said that the India-Germany partnership is an example of success in this complex world.
The dialogue will help both countries realise their respective potential to incorporate climate action into the Sustainable Development Goals.
3. Tamil Nadu requests for Supreme Court bench in Chennai
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Chief Minister MK Stalin has again requested for the establishment of a regional bench of the Supreme Court in Chennai and allowed Tamil to be used as one of the official languages in the Madras High Court.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- The outgoing Vice President, M Venkaiah Naidu had suggested bifurcation of the Supreme Court into four regional benches for speedy disposal of cases.
He also emphasized on representation of all sections in the appointment of judges.
However, the Supreme Court has said on this demand that there is no need for such benches outside Delhi.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -
Why is the Supreme Court located in New Delhi ?
Article 130 of the Constitution of India says the Supreme Court shall sit in Delhi or in such other place or places, as the Chief Justice of India may, with the approval of the President, from time to time, appoint.
This means that the law allows the establishment of benches of the Supreme Court at several places with the concurrence of the Chief Justice of India and the President.
The Law Commission in its 229th report had suggested the establishment of a Constitution Bench of the Court at New Delhi and four other Benches in different regions of India.
4. Tamil Nadu requests for Supreme Court bench in Chennai
Tags: National National News
Chief Minister MK Stalin has again requested for the establishment of a regional bench of the Supreme Court in Chennai and allowed Tamil to be used as one of the official languages in the Madras High Court.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- The outgoing Vice President, M Venkaiah Naidu had suggested bifurcation of the Supreme Court into four regional benches for speedy disposal of cases.
He also emphasized on representation of all sections in the appointment of judges.
However, the Supreme Court has said on this demand that there is no need for such benches outside Delhi.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -
Why is the Supreme Court located in New Delhi ?
Article 130 of the Constitution of India says the Supreme Court shall sit in Delhi or in such other place or places, as the Chief Justice of India may, with the approval of the President, from time to time, appoint.
This means that the law allows the establishment of benches of the Supreme Court at several places with the concurrence of the Chief Justice of India and the President.
The Law Commission in its 229th report had suggested the establishment of a Constitution Bench of the Court at New Delhi and four other Benches in different regions of India.
5. Preventive detentions in 2021 up by 23.7% compared to year before
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With over 1.1 lakh people in preventive detention, 2021 saw an increase of over 23.7% in preventive detention compared to a year ago, according to the latest data released by the National Crime Records Bureau.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- Of these, 483 were in custody under the National Security Act.
A total of more than 24,500 people placed in preventive custody were either in custody or were still in custody till the end of last year.
According to the 2017 NCRB report, a total of 67,084 people were detained in the year 2017 as a preventive measure.
The number of persons placed under detention has been increasing steadily since 2017.
The number is more than 98,700 in 2018 and more than 1.06 lakh in 2019 and 89,405 in 2020.
According to data related to 2021, last year 1,10,683 people were placed under preventive detention.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -
Preventive Detention :
It is a statutory power under the state, under which the state can detain any person to prevent him from committing any possible offence.
Article 22 of the Indian Constitution provides protection to persons arrested or taken into custody.
There are two types of detention - punitive and preventive.
Under punitive detention, a person is punished after trial and conviction in court for the offence committed by him.
Under preventive detention, a person is detained without trial and without conviction by the court.
6. Preventive detentions in 2021 up by 23.7% compared to year before
Tags: National National News
With over 1.1 lakh people in preventive detention, 2021 saw an increase of over 23.7% in preventive detention compared to a year ago, according to the latest data released by the National Crime Records Bureau.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- Of these, 483 were in custody under the National Security Act.
A total of more than 24,500 people placed in preventive custody were either in custody or were still in custody till the end of last year.
According to the 2017 NCRB report, a total of 67,084 people were detained in the year 2017 as a preventive measure.
The number of persons placed under detention has been increasing steadily since 2017.
The number is more than 98,700 in 2018 and more than 1.06 lakh in 2019 and 89,405 in 2020.
According to data related to 2021, last year 1,10,683 people were placed under preventive detention.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -
Preventive Detention :
It is a statutory power under the state, under which the state can detain any person to prevent him from committing any possible offence.
Article 22 of the Indian Constitution provides protection to persons arrested or taken into custody.
There are two types of detention - punitive and preventive.
Under punitive detention, a person is punished after trial and conviction in court for the offence committed by him.
Under preventive detention, a person is detained without trial and without conviction by the court.
7. New Delhi's historic Rajpath and Central Vista lawns to be renamed as ‘Kartavya Path’
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The Government of India has decided to rename New Delhi’s Rajpath and Central Vista Lawns as ‘Kartavya Path’.
A special meeting of New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) will be convened on 7 September 2022, to consider the proposal to rename Rajpath as Kartavya Path.
According to initial reports, the stretch of road between Netaji Statue and the Rashtrapati Bhavan will be named as Kartavya Path.
Rajpath was initially named as ‘Kingsway’ in honour of the Emperor of India and British monarch George V.
He visited India in 1911 when the Capital of British India was shifted from Calcutta (now Kolkata) to Delhi by the British.
After Independence the name was changed to Rajpath which is a translation of Kingsway.
8. UGC launches new research fellowship and research grants schemes on Teachers Day
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The University Grant Commission (UGC) has launched new research fellowship and research grants schemes on the occasion of Teachers Day on 5 September 2022.
Savitribai Jyotirao Phule Fellowship for Single Girl Child
Its aim is to promote the education of single girl child and encourage them to pursue research work. This allows for the award of a PhD degree. There is no fixed limit of slots in the fellowship programme. This fellowship will be for 5 years.
Fellowship for Superannuated Faculty Members
The 'Fellowship for Superannuated Faculty Members' is being launched with an aim to provide research opportunities to retired teachers. There are 100 slots available for this fellowship and selected candidates will be given ₹50,000 per month as part of the fellowship and ₹50,000 per annum as contingency.
Research Grant for In-Service Faculty Members'
The 'Research Grant for In-Service Faculty Members' seeks to provide research opportunities to regularly appointed faculty members. The quantum of support under the scheme is ₹10 lakh which will be provided to 200 selected candidates for a tenure of two years.
Dr DS Kothari Research Grant for Newly Recruited Faculty Members
The 'Dr DS Kothari Research Grant for Newly Recruited Faculty Members' will provide research opportunities to regularly appointed faculty members. The quantum of support under the scheme is ₹10 lakh which will be provided to 132 selected candidates for a tenure of two years.
Dr Radhakrishnan UGC Post-Doctoral Fellowship
The 'Dr Radhakrishnan UGC Post-Doctoral Fellowship' will offer an opportunity to carry out advanced studies and research in Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences including languages in Indian universities and institutions.
This fellowship has 900 seats and 30 percent of them are reserved for women candidates. The selected candidates will be given ₹50,000 per month as part of the fellowship and ₹50,000 per annum as contingency.
UGC chairman: Professor M. Jagadesh Kumar
9. China became the first country to approve a needle-free, inhaled version of a Covid 19 vaccine. The vaccine has been developed by CanSino Biologics Inc.
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China became the first country to approve a needle-free, inhaled version of a Covid 19 vaccine. The vaccine has been developed by CanSino Biologics Inc.
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10. PM Modi announces PM-SHRI Scheme for upgrading 14500 school across country on Teachers Day
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On the occasion of Teacher's Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a new initiative, Pradhan Mantri Schools For Rising India (PM-SHRI) Yojana on 5 September 2022.
Under the Yojana, the development and upgradation of 14 thousand 500 schools across the country will be undertaken.
In a series of tweets, Mr Modi said, these PM-SHRI schools will become model schools which will encapsulate the full spirit of National Education Policy.
He said, emphasis will be given on a discovery oriented, learning centric way of teaching.
The Prime Minister said, the focus will also be on modern infrastructure including latest technology, smart classrooms, sports and more.
Teacher’s day is observed on 5 September every year to celebrate the birth anniversary of Dr S. Radhakrishnan.
