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India Gazette
an hour ago
- India Gazette
CM Dhami vows to make Uttarakhand corruption free
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], July 13 (ANI): Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday participated in the felicitation ceremony organized by religious and social organizations in Balliwala, Dehradun on the efforts being made by the Chief Minister for 'corruption free Uttarakhand'. According to a release, on this occasion, the Chief Minister also administered the oath of corruption free Uttarakhand to everyone. The Chief Minister gave information about the steps taken towards making the state free from corruption and described the support of the public as the biggest strength of this campaign. He said that this 'Abhinandan Samaroh is not just an honor, but a celebration of realizing the dream of making Uttarakhand corruption free. This honor belongs to the 1.25 crore people of Uttarakhand, who are moving towards the development of the state with the values of honesty, transparency and accountability.' The Chief Minister said that the action being taken against corruption is 'not a personal victory, but it is a victory of public trust,' power of honesty and expectations of the youth. The state government has made extensive use of technology to ensure transparency under the policy of 'Zero Tolerance', which includes arrangements like online transfer process, CM Helpline 1905 for monitoring the examination system and public grievance redressal and 1064 for corruption complaints. The Chief Minister said that strict action was taken in cases like irregularities in recruitment examinations, corruption in transfer-posting and commission in schemes. More than 200 people involved in corruption have been sent to jail in the last three years. More than 24 thousand people have been provided government jobs in the state in the last four years. The Chief Minister said that the governance system has been strengthened in the state by implementing the Uniform Civil Code, making strict anti-copying laws, action against land jihad and love jihad and through anti-conversion and anti-riot laws. He said that these steps have proved that if there is strong will, any challenge can be faced successfully. The Chief Minister said that 'Operation Kalanemi' is being run to 'expose the real identity of impersonators in the state.' So far, more than 200 suspects have been arrested, including some Bangladeshi infiltrators. The Chief Minister appealed to the public to immediately inform the police about such elements. The Chief Minister said that adopting the mantra of Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'Na khaunga, na khane doonga', the state government is committed to building a transparent, accountable and public welfare governance system. He said that continuous efforts are being made to make the state corruption free, culturally rich and the best state in the country. (ANI)
Indian Express
2 hours ago
- Indian Express
Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on Sagaing township, India and Namibia relations and more (Week 118)
UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative of subject-wise quizzes. These quizzes are designed to help you revise some of the most important topics from the static part of the syllabus. Attempt today's subject quiz on International Relations to check your progress. 🚨 Click Here to read the UPSC Essentials magazine for June 2025. Share your views and suggestions in the comment box or at With reference to India and Namibia relations, consider the following statements: 1. India and Namibia share a colonial past and a post-colonial partnership. 2. India offered material assistance and military training to fighters in Namibia's liberation struggle against the forces of apartheid South Africa. 3. India's investments in Namibia are mostly in mineral resources such as zinc and diamond processing. How many of the statements given above are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Explanation — On July 9, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Namibia for the final part of his five-country Global South outreach trip. This will be the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to the resource-rich southern African country in nearly three decades. Modi's visit is planned to strengthen bilateral collaboration in technology, health, infrastructure, development, and security. — India and Namibia have a colonial background and a postcolonial friendship. Hence, statement 1 is correct. — India championed the issue of Namibian independence in the United Nations General Assembly as early as 1946, and in 1986, the South West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO), which led Namibia's liberation war, built its first embassy in New Delhi. — Aside from full diplomatic status and unwavering support through the Non-aligned Movement (NAM), India provided material help and military training to fighters in Namibia's liberation struggle against apartheid South Africa. Hence, statement 2 is correct. — Namibia attained independence in March 1990, and the Indian Observer Mission was raised to a High Commission. Namibia established its full-fledged permanent mission in New Delhi in March 1994. — Namibia is the world's third-largest producer of uranium and is among the top producers of lithium, zinc, and rare earth metals. As a result, there is enormous opportunity for mutually beneficial energy security and essential mineral partnerships. According to India's Ministry of External Affairs, the country's investments in Namibia total around $800 million, with the majority of that going towards mineral resources like zinc and diamond processing. Hence, statement 3 is correct. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer. How many of the Indian States border Myanmar? 1. Nagaland 2. Mizoram 3. Tripura 4. Arunachal Pradesh Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four Explanation — Following a renewed outbreak of fighting in Myanmar's Chin State, approximately 4,000 additional refugees have arrived in Mizoram in recent days. — Since July 2, two anti-military junta forces in Myanmar's Chin State – the Chin National Defence Force (CNDF) and the Chinland Defence Force (CDF) Hualnogram – have been engaged in combat. As a result, many inhabitants have moved to Mizoram's Champhai region. — Myanmar shares borders with four Indian states: Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer. Recently, there was an airstrike on a Buddhist monastery in Sagaing township. It is located in: (a) Myanmar (b) Philippines (c) Taiwan (d) Cambodia Explanation — According to resistance groups and media accounts, an airstrike on a Buddhist monastery in central Myanmar killed at least 23 people who had sought refuge there. — The strike occurred in Lin Ta Lu village, Sagaing township, roughly 35 kilometres northwest of Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest city. Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer. The island of Ischia was recently in the news. It is part of: (a) Austria (b) Italy (c) Greece (d) Slovenia Explanation — The ruins of a long-forgotten Roman city off the shore of the Italian island of Ischia are being discovered anew. The city of Aenaria, once thought to be lost to legend, is now being rediscovered through archaeological excavations and guided underwater tours. — The remains are located in the Tyrrhenian Sea, barely below the surface. Visitors can now visit the site in glass-bottomed boats or snorkelling trips, which reveal historic quays, Roman relics, and stone structures preserved on the sea floor. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer. Which of the following countries has dismantled 300 dams and shut down most small hydropower stations to help restore fish habitats and river health? (a) India (b) Russia (c) China (d) Japan Explanation — China has destroyed 300 dams and shut down the majority of tiny hydropower units on a key Yangtze River tributary in order to restore fish habitats and water quality. — The change impacts the Chishui He, also known as the Red River, a 400-kilometer waterway that runs through Yunnan, Guizhou, and Sichuan provinces. According to a Xinhua report quoted by SCMP, by the end of December 2024, 300 of 357 dams will have been demolished, and 342 of 373 minor hydropower plants would have ceased operations. — Ecologists regard the Red River as one of the last remaining safe havens for endangered native fish in the upper Yangtze. Dams and power plants have historically hampered fish movement and limited water flow, causing breeding habitats to suffer. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer. Daily Subject-wise quiz — History, Culture, and Social Issues (Week 116) Daily subject-wise quiz — Polity and Governance (Week 118) Daily subject-wise quiz — Science and Technology (Week 118) Daily subject-wise quiz — Economy (Week 118) Daily subject-wise quiz — Environment and Geography (Week 118) Daily subject-wise quiz – International Relations (Week 117) Subscribe to our UPSC newsletter and stay updated with the news cues from the past week. 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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Time of India
'Should I speak in Hindi or Marathi?': Rajya Sabha nominee Ujjwal Nikam says PM Modi asked him this; recalls both 'laughed'
NEW DELHI: Special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam on Sunday expressed gratitude after being nominated to the Rajya Sabha, revealing a moment from his conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi . Nikam said PM Modi personally called him to share the news and asked, 'Should I speak in Hindi or Marathi?' before switching to Marathi for the rest of the conversation, reports news agency ANI. 'I thank President Droupadi Murmu for nominating me. When I met PM Narendra Modi during the Lok Sabha election campaign, he expressed his faith in me. Yesterday, PM Modi called to inform me about the nomination. He asked whether he should speak in Hindi or Marathi--both of us laughed. Then he spoke to me in Marathi and told me that the President wanted to assign me a responsibility, and he informed me of her decision,' Nikam was quoted as saying to ANI. Nikam said he accepted the offer without hesitation. 'I immediately said yes. I thank the party leadership and also Maharashtra chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis,' he added. Nikam is known for his role in prosecuting high-profile criminal cases, including the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack involving Ajmal Kasab, and the 1993 Bombay blasts . Nikam is one of four individuals nominated to the Rajya Sabha by President Murmu, in recognition of their service in various fields. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The others include former foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Kerala-based social worker and educationist C Sadanandan Master, and historian Meenakshi Jain. The nominations were made under Article 80(1)(a), read with clause (3) of the Indian Constitution. The ministry of home affairs announced the appointments through an official notification, filling vacancies created by the retirement of previously nominated members.
