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GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA, CHENNAI CELEBRATES WORLD TOURISM DAY AT NATIONAL FOSSIL WOOD PARK, THIRUVAKKARAI
Geological Survey of India  is a premiere Geoscience organization having glorious history and vivid future in earth sciences. Over the years, it has not only grown into a repository of profound geoscience information, but has also attained the status of a modern, geoscientific organization of international repute. The GSI has continually contributed in the nation building process by exploring new mineral resources for the country.
State Unit: Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, GSI, Chennai conducted World Tourism Day Campaign at Geo-Heritage Site of National Fossil Wood Park of Tiruvakkarai, Villupuram District on 27.09.2023. Shri. Ch. Venkateswara Rao, ADG & HoD, Southern Region, Hyderabad inaugurated the occasion and released the brochures of Fossil Wood Parks and National Monuments in Tamil Nadu in the august presence of local administrative/revenue authorities , academicians , students  and general public. In this program, the significance of geoheritage site of fossil wood park has been explained to the public to create awareness in conserving and protecting this invaluable treasure for showcasing to future generation and to accept geoheritage site as a progressive destination of tourism in acquiring scientific acumen.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
GeM to organize District level Buyer-Seller workshops in Uttar Pradesh
GeM Workshops in all 75 Districts of UP between 12th June - 31st August 2023
Aim to enhance understanding of GeM's functionalities and address queries or concerns of buyers and sellers in UP
Buyer-Seller Workshops to ensure accessibility and participation from every corner of UP
Government e-Marketplace , India's premier online procurement platform, is organizing Buyer-Seller Workshops in all the 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh from tomorrow till 31st August, 2023. These workshops aim to enhance the understanding of GeM's functionalities among buyers and sellers in the state, as well as provide a platform to address any queries or concerns they may have.
The Buyer-Seller Workshops are a significant step towards ensuring accessibility and participation from every corner of the state. GeM believes in empowering buyers and sellers in the remotest districts of Uttar Pradesh by providing them with the necessary knowledge and resources to leverage the benefits of the platform effectively. These workshops will serve as a platform to address queries, provide guidance, and discuss any issues faced by the users at the district level.
During the workshops, participants will receive comprehensive training on GeM's features, registration processes, and various aspects of online procurement. GeM experts will be available to provide hands-on assistance and address specific concerns faced by buyers and sellers.
The workshops will also facilitate networking opportunities, enabling participants to connect with potential partners and explore business collaborations.
GeM remains committed to facilitating seamless, efficient, and transparent procurement practices in Uttar Pradesh and across the nation. These Buyer-Seller Workshops are a testament to the dedication of GeM to empower every stakeholder and drive economic growth through digital innovation.
GeM, conceived in August 2016 under the visionary leadership of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has revolutionized the public procurement ecosystem in India. By digitalizing processes, utilizing advanced analytics, and embracing all stakeholders, GeM has fostered efficiency, transparency, and inclusivity in public procurement. It has successfully brought together Central and State Government departments, agencies, and public sector enterprises, creating a level playing field for buyers and sellers across the nation.
Ministry of Finance
Corrigendum to Circular No. 45/19/2018-GST dated 30th May, 2018
Certain registered persons, while filing the return in FORM GSTR-3B for a given tax period, committed errors in declaring the export of services on payment of IGST or zero rated supplies made to a SEZ unit/developer on payment of IGST. They showed such supplies in the Table under column 3.1  instead of showing them in column 3.1  of FORM GSTR-3B. Such registered persons were unable to file the refund application in FORM GST RFD-01A. This was because of an in-built validation check on the common portal which restricted the refund amount claimed to the amount mentioned under column 3.1 of FORM GSTR-3B filed for the corresponding tax period.
In order to give relief to such registered persons, it was decided that for the tax periods from 01.07.2017 to 31.03.2018, they shall be allowed to file the refund application in FORM GST RFD-01A on the common portal subject to the condition that the amount of refund claimed shall not be more than the aggregate amount mentioned in the Table under columns 3.1, 3.1 and 3.1 of FORM GSTR-3B filed for the corresponding tax period. This was clarified vide Circular No. 45/19/2018-GST dated 30.05.2018.
Certain registered persons have committed the errors, as detailed in para 1 above, even for tax periods after March, 2018 and are unable to claim refund of the taxes paid on export of services or supplies made to SEZ unit/developer for these periods. To help these persons, it has now been decided to extend the period of the relief, by way of the relaxed validation as detailed in para 2 above, till 30.06.2019. To this effect, a corrigendum to Circular No. 45/19/2018-GST has been issued on 18.07.2019. Exporters are encouraged to avail the benefit of this extension.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to inaugurate the summit ‘Responsible AI for Social Empowerment 2020 on 5th Oct at 7 PM
RAISE 2020 – Mega Virtual Summit on Artificial Intelligence to be held from October 5-9
Representatives from the global AI industry to hold discussions at the Summit
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate RAISE 2020- ‘Responsible AI for Social Empowerment 2020,’ a Mega Virtual Summit on Artificial Intelligence  on October 5 at 7PM.
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology  and NITI Aayog are organising the Mega Virtual Summit AI from October 5-9, 2020.
RAISE 2020 will be a global meeting of minds to exchange ideas and chart a course for using AI for social transformation, inclusion and empowerment in areas like Healthcare, Agriculture, Education and Smart Mobility, among other sectors.
At the RAISE 2020, delegates and experts in research, policy and innovation on Artificial Intelligence will join from across the globe. The summit will discuss cross-sector subjects like ‘Leveraging AI for Pandemic Preparedness’, ‘The Impetus that Innovation Places on Digitisation’, ‘Inclusive AI’, ‘Partnerships for Successful Innovation’ etc.
The RAISE 2020 Summit will also feature some of the most exciting startups working in Artificial Intelligence-related fields. Startups chosen through the AI Solution Challenge will showcase their solutions in the AI Startup Pitch fest scheduled on 6th Oct 2020. This is part of Government of India’s continuing support to tech entrepreneurs and startups by providing exposure, recognition and guidance.
Home to the world’s third largest startup ecosystem, elite science and technology institutions like the IITs, robust and ubiquitous digital infrastructure, and millions of newly-minted STEM graduates every year, India is well-positioned to become a global leader in the development of artificial intelligence. Industry analysts predict that AI could add up to $957 billion to India’s economy by 2035.
In the spirit of Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas, Prime Minister ShriNarendraModi plans to leverage AI for inclusive development, representing the country's 'AI for All' strategy. Directed by the Prime Minister’s vision, India will soon stand out in the international community not just as a leader in the Artificial Intelligence field, but also as a model to show the world how to responsibly direct AI for social empowerment.
RAISE 2020  will facilitate an exchange of ideas to create mass awareness about the need to ethically develop and practice AI.
About RAISE 2020:
RAISE 2020 is a first of its kind, global meeting of minds on Artificial Intelligence to drive India's vision and roadmap for social transformation, inclusion and empowerment through responsible AI. Organized by Government of India along with Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the event will witness robust participation from global industry leaders, key opinion makers, Government representatives and academia.
Website: http://raise2020.indiaai.gov.in/
Ministry of Education
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan reviews the progress of ongoing infrastructure projects of Centrally Funded Education Institutions
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan directs institutions to complete the infrastructure projects within this year
Union Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan today chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress of ongoing infrastructure projects of 43 Higher Education Institutions  including IITs, IIMs, IIITs, IISERs and Central Universities. Likewise, ongoing projects of institutions under School Education such as Kendriya Vidyalayas, Jawahar Navodya Vidyalayas, across the country were also reviewed. Secretary, Higher Education, Shri K. Sanjay Murthy, Heads of HEIs, senior officials of CPWD, NBCC and Ministry of Education attended the meeting.
During the meeting, Shri Pradhan directed the HEIs to speed up and complete the infrastructure projects by the end of the year. He further said that modern infrastructure will be dedicated to the nation soon which will give impetus to our efforts of creating 21st century global citizens.
The completion of new projects comprises of various new academic blocks, labs, hostels and facilities for vocational activities for students of various IITs, IIITs, IIMs, IISERs and Central Universities.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
7th round of India – South Korea CEPA negotiations held
The 7th round of India – South Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement  negotiations were held inSouth Korea between 11-13 December, 2018.
During this period a delegation from the Indian sugar industry also visited South Korea.The Indian sugar industry delegation had detailed discussions with top representatives of all the three sugar refineries of South Korea. The meetings were arranged by the Indian Embassy in Seoul.
South Korea imports around 15 lac tonnes of raw sugar annually and the Indian sugar industry is making efforts to export raw sugar from India during 2018-19 sugar season. The discussions were positive, and subject to Indian sugar industry meeting the quality standards and specifications prescribed by the South Korean Government. The Indian sugar industry will undertake further discussions and talks with the sugar refineries in South Korea to pursue the matter further so that sugar exports may take place from India to South Korea.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Shri Anurag Thakur exhorts to conduct Cleanliness Campaign
Minister reviews the functioning of DD, AIR, PIB and CBC in Ahmedabad
Shri Anurag Thakur, Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting and Sports & Youth Affairs reviewed the functioning of Doordarshan, All India Radio, Press Information Bureau and Central Bureau of Communication today in Ahmedabad. During the meeting Shri Thakur asked all the media units to conduct a special cleanliness campaign from 2 October for a fortnight with a special emphasis on non-serviceable items. He also emphasised the need to weed out old paper material as well as e-waste.
The Minister reviewed the ongoing programmes of both DD and AIR and exhorted the staff to produce fresh content catering to common people. He also asked the employees to make programmes that can inform the people about various welfare schemes of the government.
The meeting was attended by Shri Prakash Magdum, ADG, PIB & CBC, Shri Satyajit Das, DDG, DD, Shri NL Chauhan, DDG, AIR, Shri Dharmendra Tiwari, Director  DD, Shri Naval Parmar, Head of Regional News Unit, AIR, Shri Yogesh Pandya, Deputy Director, PIB & CBC and Shri Utsav Parmar, Deputy Director , DD along with section heads and other employees of these organisations.
Ministry of Defence
OP SAMUDRA SETU - INS JALASHWA DEPARTS COLOMBO TO BRING INDIAN NATIONALS TO TUTICORIN
Indian Naval Ship Jalashwa departed Colombo, Sri Lanka today  evening after having embarked 685 Indian nationals and set course for the port of Tuticorin in Tamilnadu.
The ship, on her third trip as part of Indian Navy's Operation Samudra Setu under the aegis of Mission Vande Bharat launched by the Government of India; has been engaged in bringing Indian nationals home from foreign shores by the sea route.
INS Jalashwa entered the port of Colombo today morning and began embarkation of Indian citizens, who were already registered with the Indian Embassy in Colombo; at the East Container Terminal.
All personnel were screened medically, allotted IDs and their baggage sanitised before boarding the ship.
The 685 personnel embarked today include 553 men, 125 women and seven children. They have been accommodated onboard the ship within specially earmarked zones to ensure proper quarantine during the voyage. Other social distancing, disinfection and safety protocols are also being strictly adhered to by the ship's crew.
The ship is expected to arrive Tuticorin tomorrow, 02 Jun 2020.
Prime Minister's Office
Government is taking important steps to provide pucca houses to every poor of the country: PM
More than three crore houses constructed under PM Awas Yojana
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has said that Government is taking important steps to provide pucca houses to every poor of the country. He also informed that more than three crore houses has been built under PM Awas Yojana. All houses are equipped with basic necessities and have become the symbol of women empowerment.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
"देश के हर गरीब को पक्का मकान देने के संकल्प में हमने एक अहम पड़ाव तय कर लिया है। जन-जन की भागीदारी से ही तीन करोड़ से ज्यादा घरों का निर्माण संभव हो पाया है। मूलभूत सुविधाओं से युक्त ये घर आज महिला सशक्तिकरण का प्रतीक भी बन चुके हैं।"
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
M/O Social Justice & Empowerment proposes to restructure “Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Beggars”
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has proposed to restructure & formulate a scheme namely "Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Beggars". It will be a comprehensive scheme for persons engaged in the Act of begging which would cover identification, rehabilitation, provision of medical facilities, counselling, education, skill development with the support of State Governments/UTs/Local Urban Bodies and Voluntary Organizations, institutions etc. The Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot said that the scheme will be implemented in the selected cities having large concentration of Beggar community during the financial year 2020-2021. He said that the government is working in a mission mode with complete commitment to ‘Har Ek Kaam, Desh Ke Naam’.
Pilot project of this scheme will be initiated during Financial Year 2019-20 subject to submission of city specific Action Plan by the State Governments. 100% Assistance under the Scheme shall be provided to the States/UTs for its implementation.
During 2017-18, the Ministry has released an amount of Rs. One crore and Rs. 50.00 lakh for 2018-19 to National Backward Classes Finance & Development Corporation  for skill development programmes for beggars on pilot basis. The Corporation has so far conducted skill development training programme for 400 members of beggar’s community in Warehouse Packer, Hand-rolled Agarbatti making, Hand Embroiderer etc. Further, the Corporation has also sanctioned skill development training programme for 160 members of beggars’ community in Self-Employed Tailor, Coir Artisans and Asst. Carpenter job role. During the year 2019-20, this Ministry has released an amount of Rs. One Crore to National Institute of Social Defence  and Rs. 70.00 Lakh to National Backward Classes Finance & Development Corporation  for skill development programmes for beggars.
Ministry of Defence
VICE ADMIRAL TARUN SOBTI, AVSM, VSM ASSUMED CHARGE AS DEPUTY CHIEF OF NAVAL STAFF
Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, AVSM, VSM assumed charge as Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff on 01 Oct 23.
Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 01 Jul 88 and is a Navigation and Direction Specialist.
In his career spanning over 35 years, he has held a variety of Command and Staff appointments both ashore and afloat. The Flag Officer has commanded INS Nishank, a Missile Boat, INS Kora, a Missile Corvette, and Guided Missile Destroyer INS Kolkata. In his staff tenures he has served in the Directorate of Staff Requirements and Directorate of Personnel, and as the Naval attache at the Embassy of India at Moscow.
On promotion to the rank of Rear Admiral in 2019, he was appointed as the Deputy Commandant and Chief Instructor at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala and subsequently as Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet. On elevation to the rank of Vice Admiral in 2021, he took over as Director General Project Seabird prior taking over the present appointment as Deputy Chief of Naval Staff at NHQ MoD.
The Flag Officer was awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal in 2020 and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal in 2022 by the Hon’ble President of India.
He has succeeded Vice Admiral Sanjay Mahindru who retired after more than 38 years of illustrious service on 30 Sep 2023. During the tenure of VAdm Sanjay Mahindru as DCNS, the Indian Navy witnessed a number of significant achievements that have elevated India’s maritime reach and operational tempo, as also a number of successful strategic cooperation initiatives with friendly foreign countries.
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Ministry of Defence
Webinar on India - Bangladesh Defence Cooperation and Expo
A webinar and expo between India and Bangladesh was held on 19/11/2020. The Theme of webinar was “India - Bangladesh Defence Cooperation: Cooperation in Defence and Commercial Shipbuilding”. It was organized under the aegis of Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence through FICCI.
This webinar is the part of the series of webinars which are being organized with friendly foreign countries in order to boost defence exports and achieve defence export target of $5 billion in the next five years.
Mr. Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury, Minister of Shipping, Government of Bangladesh, Mr. Raj Kumar, Secretary , MoD,India and other senior MoD officials from both sides participated in the webinar. Both sides spoke about need to leverage collaborative opportunities in defence, specially in shipbuilding sector. Shri Sanjay Jaju, Additional Secretary  mentioned that government is giving impetus to Atmanirbharat, which does not mean going into protectionism, but the idea is to create self-reliance, not just in defence production but also creating linkages with global supply chains.
Various Indian companies such as Larsen & Toubro Limited, Indian National Shipowners’ Association, Goa Shipyard Limited, GRSE, Cochin Shipyard Limited, Raads Marine, Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd, Reach Dredging, Shapoorji Pallonji and Company Private Limited, Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited and Marine Solutionz made company and product presentations. From Bangladesh side Association of Export Oriented Shipbuilding Industries of Bangladesh , Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority, FMC Dockyard, Ananda Shipyard & Slipways Limited and Chittagong Port Authority made presentations.
The webinar was attended by more than 240 participants and 40 virtual exhibition stalls have been set up in the Expo.
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Competition Commission of India
CCI receives notice of acquisition under Green Channel of 19.36%  in Azure Power Global Limited by OMERS Infrastructure Asia Holdings Pte. Ltd., from its existing shareholders
The Competition Commission of India  receives notice under Green Channel filed under sub-section  of Section 6 of the Competition Act, 2002  read with regulation 5A of the Competition Commission of India  Regulations, 2011  and is deemed approved.
The proposed transaction relates to the acquisition of a minority shareholding of approximately 19.36% in Azure Power Global Limited  by OMERS Infrastructure Asia Holdings Pte. Ltd. , from its existing shareholders
The Acquirer is an investment entity of OMERS Administration Corporation . OAC is the administrator of Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System  primary pension plan and trustee of the pension funds thereunder. OMERS is one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans. It is a jointly-sponsored pension plan, with 1,000 participating employers ranging from large cities to local agencies, and over half a million active, deferred and retired members. OMERS members include union and non-union employees of municipalities, school boards, local boards, transit systems, electrical utilities, emergency services and children’s aid societies across Ontario, Canada.
The Target is engaged in producing and selling solar power in India. Its customers primarily comprise of Indian Central and State Government utilities and commercial entities.
Summary of the Proposed Combination is available at:
http://cci.gov.in/sites/default/files/notice_order_summary_doc/C-2021-07-858.pdf
[Filing under sub-section  of Section 6 of the Act read with regulation 5A of the Combination Regulations  shall be deemed to have been approved upon filing and acknowledgment thereof.]
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Setting up Centre for Disability Sports at Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal for setting up of a Centre for Disability Sports at Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh, to be registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. It will function under the name of Centre for Disability Sports, Gwalior. Setting up of the Centre shall entail an estimated cost of Rs 170.99 crore, spread over a period of 5 years.
Impact:
Improved sports infrastructure created by this Centre will ensure effective participation of persons with disabilities in sports activities and also enable them to compete at national and international levels. Setting up of the Centre will develop a sense of belonging in Divyangjan to facilitate their integration in society.
Details:
For overall superintendence and supervision of the Centre, there will be a Governing Body consisting of members, not exceeding 12, with some serving in ex-offidocapacity and others coming in as experts from National Level Sports Federations apart from experts in para games.
Background:
Section 30 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities  Act, 2016, enjoins on the Government to take measures to ensure effective participation of Persons with Disabilities in sports activities which, inter-alia, includes provision of infrastructural facilities for sports activities for them. The Finance Minister in his Budget Speech of 2014-15 announced the setting up of a Centre for disability sports. At present no specialized sports training facilities for Divyangjan are available in the Country. This void is proposed to be filled up by setting up sports infrastructure so that persons with disabilities  can undergo rigorous and specialized training in this Centre.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
218.52 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
34,21,962 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 39,583
Active cases stand at 0.09%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.73%
5,096 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,40,19,095
3,947 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
89.50 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 3,20,734 tests conducted in the last 24 hours