Contents
- 🌫️ CAQM Activates Stage-I GRAP to Combat NCR Air Pollution
- 🤝 Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav Visits Nepal for Climate Dialogue
- 🏔️ Five-Point Global Action Plan to Protect Mountain Ecosystems
- 🏅 CGST Delhi South Commissionerate Receives BIS Certification
- 🚍 Karnataka Seeks Electric Buses Under PM E-Drive Initiative
- 🛡️ Amit Shah Inaugurates Multi Agency Centre in New Delhi
- 🛰️ Akashteer: India’s Advanced Air Defence System Unveiled
- ✈️ First Haj 2025 Flight Flagged Off from Kochi
- 👵 13th Pension Adalat to Address Family Pension Grievances
- 🇮🇳 Dr. Jitendra Singh Highlights a Decade of Governance Reforms
🌫️ CAQM Activates Stage-I GRAP to Combat NCR Air Pollution
In response to rising pollution levels, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented the 27-point Stage-I Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the National Capital Region (NCR). Measures include restrictions on construction activities, enhanced dust control, and bans on open waste burning to prevent further air quality deterioration.
🤝 Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav Visits Nepal for Climate Dialogue
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav is on an official visit to Nepal from May 15–17, 2025, to participate in the inaugural “Sagarmatha Sambaad” in Kathmandu. The dialogue focuses on ‘Climate Change, Mountains, and the Future of Humanity’, aiming to foster regional cooperation on environmental issues.
🏔️ Five-Point Global Action Plan to Protect Mountain Ecosystems
At the 1st Sagarmatha Sambaad in Kathmandu, Minister Bhupender Yadav proposed a five-point global action plan emphasizing transboundary conservation, collaboration among Himalayan nations, and the protection of fragile mountain ecosystems under initiatives like the International Big Cats Alliance.
🏅 CGST Delhi South Commissionerate Receives BIS Certification
The CGST Delhi South Commissionerate has been awarded the BIS IS 15700:2018 Certification, recognizing its excellence in public service delivery. This certification underscores the department’s commitment to customer satisfaction, legal compliance, and continuous improvement.
🚍 Karnataka Seeks Electric Buses Under PM E-Drive Initiative
The Karnataka government has requested electric buses under the PM E-Drive initiative, which plans to allocate 14,000 electric buses to nine major cities. Discussions also cover the development of necessary infrastructure like charging stations and maintenance facilities to support the rollout.
🛡️ Amit Shah Inaugurates Multi Agency Centre in New Delhi
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the new Multi Agency Centre (MAC) at North Block, New Delhi. The MAC aims to enhance inter-agency coordination for intelligence sharing and national security, reflecting the government’s commitment to robust defense mechanisms.
🛰️ Akashteer: India’s Advanced Air Defence System Unveiled
India has introduced ‘Akashteer’, a fully automated Air Defence Control and Reporting System. This indigenous system integrates various surveillance and weapon platforms to deliver real-time threat assessments and coordinated responses, marking a significant advancement in the nation’s defense capabilities.
✈️ First Haj 2025 Flight Flagged Off from Kochi
Union Minister of State George Kurian flagged off the first Haj 2025 flight from Kochi, reaffirming the government’s commitment to ensuring the comfort and well-being of pilgrims through efficient arrangements and support services.
👵 13th Pension Adalat to Address Family Pension Grievances
The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare will conduct the 13th Pension Adalat on June 4, 2025, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The event focuses on resolving 417 family pension-related grievances across 17 departments, aiming to enhance financial security for pensioners.
🇮🇳 Dr. Jitendra Singh Highlights a Decade of Governance Reforms
Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized the transformative journey of governance over the past decade under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He credited the 2016 Digital India initiative for enabling uninterrupted governance during the COVID-19 pandemic, with 70-80% of work already online by 2020.
