National
Book ‘Mundaka Upanishad: The Bridge to Immortality’
⇒ The Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar released the book ‘Mundaka Upanishad: The Bridge to Immortality’ authored by distinguished Parliamentarian Dr Karan Singh at Upa-Rashtrapati Nivas in New Delhi on 09 March 2023.
Releasing the book, the Vice President said:
- By versatility and genius Dr Karan Singh Ji is eminently positioned to dwell deep into gems of मुण्डक-उपनिषद् that seek to enrich our mind with knowledge so that we liberate ourselves of errors and walls of ignorance.
- Indeed an honor and privilege to formally release his book, “Mundaka Upanishad” मुण्डक-उपनिषद् and highly commend it for wider circulation.
- मुण्डक-उपनिषद् is of particular significance to us – Our national motto सत्यमेव जयते is part of a mantra from मुण्डक-उपनिषद्.
Chief Minister of Meghalaya
⇒ In Meghalaya, Shri Conrad Kongkal Sangma has been sworn-in as Chief Minister of the state, for the second consecutive term on 07 March 2023.
Meghalaya Governor Phagu Chauhan has administered the oath of office and secrecy at a grand ceremony held at Shillong.
- Along with Conrad K Sangma, Prestone Tynsong and Sniawbhalang Dhar took oath as the Deputy Chief Ministers of the state.
- Alexander Laloo Hek, Dr Ampareen Lyngdoh, Paul Lyngdoh and Comingone Ymbon took oath as ministers in the 12-member new NPP-led Meghalaya Cabinet.
This is the second time that the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance 2.0 came into power after the NPP garner the support from BJP, UDP, PDF, HSPDP and a few Independents. Earlier, National People’s Party (NPP) President Conrad Sangma was sworn in as the 12th Chief Minister of Meghalaya on 06 March 2018.
Chief Minister of Nagaland
⇒ Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) leader Shri Neiphiu Rio takes oath as the Chief Minister of Nagaland for the fifth term on 07 March 2023 in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- During the oath-taking ceremony, Meghalaya Governor Phagu Chauhan swore in a 12-member council of ministers including NPP’s Prestone Tynsong and BJP’s Alexander Laloo Hek.
- The NDPP-BJP coalition in Nagaland won 37 seats in the 60-member Assembly in the Assembly polls that were held on February 27, 2023.
International
Visit of French Navy Ships to Kochi
⇒ French Navy Ships FS Dixmude, an amphibious helicopter carrier and La Fayette, frigate visited Kochi from 06 – 10 March 2023 as part of circumnavigation mission, Jeanne d’Arc.
- Rear Adm Emmanuel Slaars (ALINDIEN), Capt Emmanuel Mocard and Lt Cdr Ghislain Deleplanque called on Rear Admiral J Singh, Chief of Staff, Southern Naval Command on 06 March 2023 and discussed wide range of issues of maritime cooperation between the two Navies.
- French Army aboard the ships also conducted joint military exercises with the Indian Army.
Indo French Naval cooperation is a key element of strengthening regional maritime security and stability in the Indo Pacific region. The visit of the French ships significantly contributes towards strong bilateral defence ties and strategic partnerships between the two nations.
ITB Berlin 2023: World's Leading Travel Trade Show
⇒ The Ministry of Tourism, GoI under its “Incredible India” brand line participated in ITB, Berlin 2023, showcasing India’s rich & diversified tourism potential and providing a platform to the tourism stakeholders, to showcase the various tourism destinations and products including niche products. It also aims to promote India as a ‘Must See, Must Visit’ destination.
» The India Pavillion was inaugurated by Mr. Arvind Singh, Secretary of Tourism, Government of India, Mr Parvathaneni Harish, Ambassador of India in Germany and other Indian officials on 7th March, 2023.
- Around 60 Participants from India were present in the India Pavilion, including travel agents, tour operators, airlines, hotels, the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology, and Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, showcasing the diverse tourism products and services.
» The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India participated in ITB 2023 from 7-9 March 2023 by taking a space of 710 Square meters.
- The ITB is a prestigious platform and is among the top international travel shows, where travel professionals come together to connect and showcase destinations and tourism products.
» Ministry of Tourism promotes India as a holistic destination in the tourism generating markets to promote various Indian tourism products and tourism destinations of the country to increase India’s share of the global tourism market.
» Incredible India pavilion at ITB focused on showcasing varied tourism products of India including culture, heritage, adventure, rural tourism and niche tourism products such as cuisine, wellness, yoga, wildlife, and luxury etc.
The International ‘Golden City Gate Tourism Awards 2023′
» The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, has bagged Golden & Silver Star at The International ‘Golden City Gate Tourism Awards 2023’ in ‘TV/Cinema Commercials International and Country International’ Category at ITB, Berlin 2023.
- The awards were received by Shri Arvind Singh, Secretary (Tourism) Government of India on 08th March 2023 at ITB, Berlin 2023.
» The Promotional films/television commercials received the awards were produced by the Ministry as part of its Post Covid Promotional Global Campaign on India reopening.
- Ministry of Tourism has developed the new Incredible India brand films for welcoming of foreign tourists to the country after the pandemic. These brand films have been widely circulated within the domestic and international travel industry for wider usage in for promotional and marketing purposes.
- The commercials have been produced in English with voice overs in 9 international languages, viz German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Arabic.
About Award:
- The Golden City Gate Tourism Multi-Media Awards are given annually in various categories related to the Tourism and Hospitality sectors.
- The ‘Golden City Gate’ is a creative multi-media international competition for countries, cities, regions and hotels.
- The entries received for the awards are judged by an international jury comprising film and tourism experts. The annual award ceremony takes place at ITB Berlin, the world’s leading tourism trade show.
Sports
Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2022-23
⇒ The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Australia, Mr Anthony Albanese witnessed part of the 4th Commemorative Cricket Test Match of Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on 09 march 2023.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023:
» India won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2022-23 2-1 and also qualified for 2023 World Test Championship (WTC) Final.
The four matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy were played in February-March 2023.
- The first Test started on 9 February 2023 at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur. India won the first test match by an innings and 132 runs.
- The second Test started on 13 February 2023 at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, Delhi. India won the second test match by 6 wickets.
- The third Test started on 28 February 2023 at Holkar Stadium, Indore. Australia won the third test match by 9 wickets.
- The fourth Test started on 9 March 2023 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahemdabad. The fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Test series ended in a draw.
» India won the series with 2-1 and retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
About Border–Gavaskar Trophy:
- The Border–Gavaskar Trophy is an International Test cricket series played between India and Australia.
- The series is named after iconic former captains, Allan Border of Australia and Sunil Gavaskar of India.
- The first edition of Border–Gavaskar Trophy was held in India in 1996-97.
- If a series is drawn, the country holding the trophy retains it.