GOVERNMENT SCHEMES

India Achieves Three Guinness World Records under Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan

• The Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan was a nationwide women’s health campaign conducted from September 17 to October 2.

• India earned three Guinness World Records through this initiative, highlighting its large-scale health outreach.

• The first record was for over 3.21 crore people registering on a health platform within one month.

• The second record recognized 9.94 lakh women participating in breast cancer screenings conducted online within a week.

• The third record was for 1.25 lakh individuals completing vital signs screening online at the state level in one week.

• The campaign saw participation from 20+ Union ministries, government bodies, medical colleges, and private organisations.

• Over 5 lakh Panchayati Raj members and 1.14 crore students joined the effort, reflecting India’s collective focus on women’s health empowerment.

Model Youth Gram Sabha Initiative Launched to Boost Youth Governance Participation

• The Model Youth Gram Sabha initiative was officially launched in New Delhi to inspire youth involvement in grassroots democracy.

• A training module and an online portal were unveiled alongside the program to guide and connect participants nationwide.

• The initiative seeks to foster participatory governance by engaging students in mock Gram Sabha sessions.

• It focuses on strengthening civic engagement and empowering young citizens to understand decision-making at the village level.

• The project will be rolled out in over 1,000 schools across India.

• Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj, Prof. Satya Pal Singh Baghel, attended the launch ceremony.

• The initiative is a joint collaboration among the Ministries of Panchayati Raj, Education, and Tribal Affairs.

STATE NEWS

Punjab Police Launches ‘Cyber Jago’ for Online Safety Awareness

• The Punjab Police Cyber Crime Division has rolled out a statewide initiative called ‘Cyber Jago’ to spread awareness on online safety among government school students.

• The program seeks to protect children from growing digital risks and promote a culture of safe internet usage.

• Special DGP V. Neeraja emphasized that increased digital exposure has made children more vulnerable to cyber threats.

• She highlighted the need for collective efforts to tackle issues like harmful content and cyberattacks.

• The program encourages parents and teachers to play an active role in guiding children’s online behavior.

• Open communication between students, parents, and educators is key to addressing potential online dangers.

• The initiative reinforces the message that digital awareness and vigilance are essential for children’s cyber well-being.

SPORTS

Punjab’s Namitbir Singh Walia Earns International Master Title in Chess

• Namitbir Singh Walia from Jalandhar, Punjab, has achieved the prestigious title of International Master (IM) in chess.

• He earned this recognition after finishing fourth at the 3rd Annemasse International Masters Tournament held in France.

• Namitbir’s chess journey began at age six, showing early promise and dedication to the sport.

• By the time he was seven, he had started formal coaching and balancing studies with competitive chess.

• He received training from coach Kanwarjit Singh until 2020, which helped refine his strategic play.

• Earlier this year, he also clinched the Senior State FIDE Rating Open Chess Championship title.

• Namitbir now becomes Punjab’s second International Master, following Dushyant Sharma, who earned the title in February 2022.

SUMMIT AND CONFERENCES

3rd National Conference on NeVA Held in New Delhi

• The third National Conference on the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) took place on 30th October in New Delhi.

• The event was hosted by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs with Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and MoS Dr. L. Murugan in attendance.

• Over 100 delegates, including Legislature and Nodal Department Secretaries from various states, participated in the meet.

• NeVA, a Mission Mode Project under Digital India, focuses on creating paperless and digital legislative assemblies.

• The initiative envisions ‘One Nation, One Application’, bringing all 37 legislatures onto a unified digital platform.

• The conference aimed to review progress, share best practices, and resolve technical challenges for faster implementation.

• Discussions also covered the role of AI and emerging technologies in enhancing legislative transparency and governance.

PM to Attend International Aryan Summit 2025 in New Delhi

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the International Aryan Summit 2025 on 31st October in Rohini, New Delhi.

• The summit is part of the Jyāna Jyoti Festival, marking 200 years of Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati’s birth and 150 years of Arya Samaj’s service.

• The PM will address delegates from Arya Samaj organisations across India and various countries.

• The event highlights the global influence of Maharshi Dayanand’s reformist vision and the universal relevance of his teachings.

• A special exhibition titled “150 Golden Years of Service” will showcase Arya Samaj’s role in education, reform, and spirituality.

• The summit seeks to honour Dayanand Saraswati’s legacy in promoting education, equality, and social reform.

• It aims to spread Vedic values, Swadeshi ideals, and the message of national development.

Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2025 Concludes in New Delhi

• The Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) 2025 was held in New Delhi from October 28–30, organised by the Indian Navy.

• The event revolved around the theme “Promoting Holistic Maritime Security and Growth: Regional Capacity-Building and Capability-Enhancement.”

• Delegates from over 30 nations across and beyond the Indo-Pacific took part in the discussions.

• Key sessions explored the Blue Economy, seabed infrastructure protection, and emerging maritime challenges.

• Dialogues also focused on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC) and ASEAN-India maritime cooperation.

• The National Maritime Foundation (NMF) released two publications — Maritime Perspectives: The Blue Economy and Resilience and Operationalising Project MAUSAM, launched by Sanjeev Sanyal.

• The three-day event provided strategic insights for policymakers to advance regional collaboration and new multilateral maritime initiatives.