1. Supreme Court sets up expert panel to probe Adani issue
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The Supreme Court on March 2 constituted an expert panel to probe the regulatory failure on the Adani issue.
An overview of the news
The expert committee’s members are - former SBI chairman O P Bhatt, Justice J P Devadhar (retired), veteran banker K.V. Kamath, Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani and advocate Somasekhar Sundaresan.
The committee will be headed by former Supreme Court judge A M Sapre.
The Supreme Court has asked the committee to submit its report to the court in a sealed cover within two months.
Panel will investigate any regulatory failure in dealing with the alleged breaking of rules by the Adani Group of companies.
The mandate of the committee will be to suggest measures to strengthen the framework, investigate the Adani dispute and suggest measures to strengthen the legal framework.
The Supreme Court also directed SEBI to ensure that all information is made available to the committee.
Adani-Hindenburg issue
In late January, Hindenburg published a report critical of the finances of the Adani group.
It said the major listed companies of the group had "substantial debt" which has put the entire group in a "precarious financial position".
Hindenburg accused the Adani-led group of "stock manipulation and accounting fraud over the course of decades".
Seven listed firms of the Adani group lost nearly half their market value (over USD 100 billion) following the report.
The combined market value of the listed Adani firms is now at US$108 billion, up from US$218 billion before the Hindenburg report.
2. Anurag Thakur launched Yuva Utsava - India@2047 from Ropar in Punjab
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Youth Affairs, Sports and Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur launched the Youth Festival - India @ 2047 from Ropar in Punjab on 4th March.
An overview of the news
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports through its flagship youth organization Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) is organizing the “Yuva Utsav-India @2047” program in all districts across the country.
He also launched the Dashboard of Yuva Utsav during the event.
Yuva Utsava will be simultaneously hosted at Pratapgarh in Uttar Pradesh, Haridwar in Uttrakhand, Dhar and Hoshangabad in Madhya Pradesh, Hanumangarh in Rajasthan, Saraikela in Jharkhand, Kapurthala in Punjab, Jalgaon in Maharashtra, Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh, Karimnagar in Telangana, Palakkad in Kerala and Cuddalore in Tamil Nadu.
In the first phase, to celebrate youth power, youth festivals will be organized in 150 districts across the country till 31st of this month.
The district level winners will participate in the state level youth festival which is a two day event to be held in the state capitals during August to September 2023.
The winners of all the state level events will participate in the national level youth festival to be held in 3rd/4th week of October, 2023 at Delhi.
3. Vo Van Thuong elected as new President of Vietnam
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Vo Van Thuong, a member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), was elected as the country's new President by the National Assembly of Vietnam.
Overview of the news
Thuong's election came after the sudden resignation of the previous president, Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
Thuong is the youngest member of the party's Politburo, the country's top decision-making body.
About Vo Van Thuong
Thuong began his political career in 1993.
In 2003, Thuong became secretary of the Communist Youth Union of Ho Chi Minh City.
Thuong was elected as a member of the SPV Central Committee for the third time in 2021 and became a member of the Politburo for the second time.
About Vietnam
It lies in South East Asia and it is a member of Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN)
Capital: Hanoi
Currency: Dong
President: Vo Van Thuong
4. India and Australia sign a framework mechanism for mutual recognition of qualifications
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India and Australia on March 2 signed a framework mechanism for mutual recognition of qualifications that will help ease the movement of students and professionals between the two countries.
An overview of the news
The agreement was signed after a bilateral meeting between India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Australian Education Minister Jason Clare in New Delhi.
The agreement is part of the commitment shown by the Prime Ministers of both the countries at the 2nd India-Australia Virtual Summit to be held on 21 March 2022.
Under this, the two leaders agreed to set up a joint task force for mutual recognition of qualifications.
Accordingly, a task force was constituted consisting of senior officials from the Ministries of Education and Skills and regulatory bodies from both sides.
About Australia
Head of State: British Monarch, King Charles III
Prime Minister: Anthony Albanese
Currency: Australian Dollar
Capital: Canberra
5. Deakin University becomes first foreign university to set up its International Branch Campus in India
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Deakin University, a leading university in Australia, has become the first foreign university to receive the approval of the International Financial Services Centers Authority (IFSCA) to set up an International Branch Campus (IBC) at GIFT City, Gujarat.
An overview of the news
Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in the Union Budget 2022-23 that “world class foreign universities and institutions will be allowed to open campuses in GIFT City.
The IFSCA approval means that the Deakin University branch in GIFT City will be able to undertake courses offered in Australia to Indian and foreign students in the areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and financial management.
About International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)
IFSCA was established on April 27, 2020, under the International Financial Services Centres Authority Act, 2019.
It is headquartered in GIFT City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
It is a unified authority for the development and regulation of financial products, financial services and financial institutions in the International Financial Services Center (IFSC) in India.
It is currently the maiden international financial services centre in India.
Prior to the establishment of IFSCA, trading in IFSC was regulated by the domestic financial regulators, RBI, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) and Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).
IFSCA Chairperson - Injeti Srinivas
6. President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated International Dharma-Dhamma Conference in Bhopal
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President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the 7th International Dharma-Dhamma Conference at Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh on 3 March.
An overview of the news
The three-day International Dharma-Dhamma conference will conclude on March 5.
It is being organized by India Foundation in association with Sanchi University of Buddhist-Indic Studies.
The theme of the conference is 'Eastern Humanism for the New Era'.
Its aim is to bring together religious, political and thought leaders from Dharma-Dhamma traditions to ponder over building a philosophical framework for the emerging new world order.
More than 350 scholars from 15 countries are participating in this conference, which provides a platform for global views of Dharma-Dhamma.
Delegates from Bhutan, Mongolia, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Nepal, South Korea, Mauritius, Russia, Spain, France, USA and UK are participating in the conference.
About International Dharma-Dhamma Conference
It is an annual platform to revive the dharma-dhamma traditions and make them relevant in finding solutions and forming policies for the state in the 21st century.
The Dharma-Dhamma traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism, as well as other religious doctrines of the East, clearly have a holistic and inclusive answer to the challenges of world order.
7. 5th Jan Aushadhi Jan Chetna Abhiyan
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Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the 5th Jan Aushadhi Jan Chetna Abhiyan across the country on 1st March.
An overview of the news
The Department of Pharmaceuticals has planned to organize several events in different cities from 1st to 7th March 2023 with focus on spreading awareness about Jan Aushadhi Scheme.
The theme of Jan Aushadhi Diwas, 2023 was “Jan Aushadhi Sasti Bhi – Achhi Bhi” as well as the quiz was organized by the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Device Bureau of India (PMBI), Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India.
PMBI (Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India) and MyGov organized a quiz competition to raise awareness about Jan Aushadhi generic drugs.
The objective of this quiz is to raise awareness among all children (13-16 years) about the quality of generic medicines.
About Jan Aushadhi Scheme
The Jan aushadhi scheme was launched in 2008 by the UPA government.
This scheme was relaunched in the year 2015, by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.
This campaign was started across the country by selling generic medicines through “Jan Aushadhi Medical Stores”.
In 2015, the name of 'Jan Aushadhi Yojana' was changed to 'Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana' (PMJAY), but it was changed to "Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Yojana" in November 2016.
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) scheme was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India with the objective of providing quality generic medicines available at affordable prices to all.
8. National Conference on Economics of Competition law held in New Delhi
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On March 3, the 8th edition of the National Conference on Economics of Competition law was held in New Delhi.
An overview of the news
This conference has been organized every year by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) since 2016.
Dr. V Anant Nageswaran, Chief Economic Advisor of the Finance Ministry, gave the main speech in the inaugural session.
The conference brings scholars, doctors, academics and experts working in the field of economics of Competition law.
The conference includes a complete session and two technical sessions.
The theme of this year's conference is 'Antitust and Regulation: Interface and Synergy'.
The objectives of the conference
To encourage research and debate on contemporary issues in the field of economics of competition law.
Develop better understanding of relevant competition issues for the Indian context.
Consult for enforcement of competition law in India.
Competition Commission of India (CCI)
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is the chief national competition regulator in India.
It was set up under the Competition Act, 2002
It comes under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
It promotes healthy market competition and prevents activities that have an adverse effect on competition in India.
CCI also approves combinations under the act so that two merging entities do not overtake the market.
Headquarter - New Delhi
Current Chairman - Ashok Kumar Gupta
9. SC made major changes in the appointment process of Election Commissioners
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The Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court gave an important judgement on 2 March 2023 that the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners would be appointed by the President on the advice of a committee. The committee will consist ofthe Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and the Chief Justice of India.
An overview of the news:
A five-judge constitution bench headed by Justice KM Joseph, in a unanimous judgement, said the rule would remain in force until Parliament enacts a law on the issue.
According to the top court, if there is no Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, then the leader of the largest opposition party will be included in the committee on appointment of election commissioners and chief election commissioner.
The Supreme Court agreed with the petitioners and made five major changes in the process of appointment of Election Commissioners. These are as follows:
The three officers will be appointed by the collegium of PM, LOP and CJI.
They can only be removed by impeachment in Parliament, a process similar to the removal of judges of the Supreme Court. Till now, he could be removed by the government.
The commission will have a separate budget. Till now, they used to get the share of the Union Budget allocated to the Law Ministry.
The Commission will have a separate secretariat like the Parliament.
The Commission will have the right to make its own rules wherever there is any vacancy or lack of clarity in the law.
Validity of the New Testament:
A five-judge constitution bench(Justice Ajay Rastogi, Justice Aniruddha Bose, Justice Hrishikesh Roy and Justice CT Ravikumar) unanimously said in its decision that this rule will remain in force until Parliament enacts a new law on the subject.
According to the apex court, elections in a democracy must undoubtedly be fair and it is the responsibility of the Election Commission to ensure its purity.
10. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Raisina Dialogue
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the eighth edition of the Raisina Dialogue on Geopolitics and Geostrategy in New Delhi on 2 March.
An overview of the news:
The Raisina Dialogue has been organised jointly by the Ministry of External Affairs of India and the Observer Research Foundation (ORF, established in 1990). This dialogue will be organised from 2 to 4 March 2023.
The theme of the eighth edition of the Raisina Dialogue is “Provocation, Uncertainty, Turbulence: Lighthouse in the Tempest.”
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has been invited as the chief guest in the inaugural session of the three-day event.
This year's edition assumes special significance in the backdrop of India's G20 Presidency. The dialogue will have over 2500 participants in person and the proceedings will reach millions across various digital platforms.
During the last eight years, Raisina Dialogue has grown steadily to establish itself as one of the leading global conferences on international affairs.
Representatives of more than a hundred countries will participate in this dialogue program (Raisina Dialogue 2023), including ministers, former heads of state and government, military commanders, heads of industry, technology leaders, academicians, journalists, strategic affairs experts and experts. experts are involved.
In this dialogue program in February 2023, it was in the limelight due to the refusal of the Foreign Minister of Iran to participate in this conference.
Raisina Dialogue:
It was started in the year 2016.
Its main objective is to explore possibilities and opportunities for Asian integration as well as better integration of Asia with the rest of the world.
The headquarters of the Ministry of External Affairs of India is located in Raisina Hill (South Block), New Delhi, hence it is known as Raisina Dialogue.
