NATIONAL
UPDATES:
1. Vijay Kumar Dev appointed Delhi chief secretary : Senior IAS officer Vijay Kumar Dev (1987 batch from AGMUT cadre) has been appointed as the chief
secretary of Delhi.He replaced Anshu Prakash (transferred last
week as the additional secretary of the Department of
Telecommunications).Earlier, Mr. Dev has served as the chief election officer
of Delhi
2. Cabinet
clears mandatory jute packaging of 100% food grains : The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given its
approval to expand the scope of mandatory packaging norms under
the Jute Packaging Material (JPM) Act,
1987.The CCEA approved that 100% of the food
grains and 20% of sugarshall be andatorily packed in
diversified jute bags.The decision to pack sugar in diversified jute bags will
give an impetus to the diversification of the jute industry.The CCEA also
approved the establishment of National Facility for Airborne
Research with a financial commitment of 130 crore rupeesduring
2020-21 and beyond.
3. Malaria cases
declined by 24% in India : According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), India is the
only country to have recorded a substantial decline in malaria cases in 2017
out of the 11 highest burden countries worldwide.India accounted for 4% of global malaria cases in 2017.As reflected in this
year's World malaria report, India registered a 24% reduction in cases over
2016, largely due to substantial declines of the disease in the highly
malarious state of Odisha.
4. Tripura
Governor inaugurates 7th International Tourism Mart in Agartala :
Tripura Governor Prof. Kaptan Singh Solanki has
inaugurated the “7th International Tourism Mart for the North-East States”.This
is an annual event organised in the North Eastern region with the objective of
highlighting the tourism potential of the region in the domestic and
international markets.It brings together the tourism business fraternity and
entrepreneurs from the eight North Eastern States.
INTERNATIONAL
UPDATES:
1.
Millie Bobby Brown named UNICEF’s youngest-ever Goodwill
Ambassador : Emmy-nominated
British actress ‘Millie Bobby Brown’ (14-year)
has been appointed as UNICEF’s newest Goodwill Ambassador.She is joined by stars and leaders in
entertainment, government, sport and business who are rallying for children in
support of their rights.In addition to these high-profile advocates, countries
around the world are appointing UNICEF Youth Ambassadors and collaborating with
Youth Advocates.
2. S.P. Ganguly awarded Mexican Order of Aztec Eagle : The Mexican government has honoured Indian academician Shyama
Prasad Ganguly (first Indian Academician) with 'Orden Mexicana del Águila
Azteca' (Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle), the highest civilian honour
given to a foreigner by Mexico.He was awarded for disseminating Spanish
language and Mexican culture to strengthen Mexico-India cultural
relations.Mr. Gaguky is the former professor of Spanish and Latin
American Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).
3.Filmmaker
Nandita Das to receive FIAPF Award : Filmmaker Nandita Das will be honoured with
the International Federation of Film Producers ssociations (FIAPF)
Award at the 12th Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) in Brisbane.She will
be presented the award in recognition of her achievement in film in the Asia
Pacific region.Nandita Das started her career as an actor in films like
"1947 Earth", "Fire" and "Hazaar Chaurasi Ki
Maa".
4. MEA Sushma
Swaraj co-chaired 9th meeting of India-Lao PDR Joint Commission : The union external Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has co-chaired
the 9th Meeting of India-Lao PDR Joint Commission on Bilateral Co-operation
with her counterpart Saleumxay Kommasith in Vientiane.The two
sides have reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral relations covering areas
of Defence, Agriculture, Trade and Investment, Science and IT, Energy and
Mining among others.
OTHER
UPDATES:
OBITUARIES:
1. Noted Indian classical musician Ustad Imrat Khan passes away : Classical music stalwart Ustad Imrat Khan (83-years) passed away
in the US after a brief illness.Mr. Khan dedicated his life to propagating the
Sitar and the surbahar worldwide.Imrat Khan famously turned down the Padma Shri
last year saying the recognition had come too late and diminished his
achievements.
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