Assam & NE Current Affairs & GK – August 04-06, 2024
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August 04-06, 2024
Om Prakash Mathur sworn in as 18th Governor of Sikkim
Om Prakash Mathur was sworn in as the 18th Governor of Sikkim.
He was administered the oath of office by Sikkim High Court Chief Justice Biswanath Somadder during a function held at the Raj Bhavan.
Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, State Cabinet Ministers, MLAs, and senior officials of state civil and police administration were present on the occasion.
Om Prakash Mathur is a former member of Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan state in India and is a senior politician from Bharatiya Janata Party.
Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera Assumes Charge as Assam Rifles Director General
Lt General Vikas Lakhera assumed charge as the new Director General of the Assam Rifles. He succeeds Lieutenant General P C Nair.
Lt General Vikas Lakhera is often referred to as the “Sentinels of the Northeast“. Lt Gen Lakhera has held various command and staff appointments Served as the Additional Director General Military Operations, handling information warfare Gained extensive experience in planning and executing counter-insurgency and counter-terrorist operations in Jammu and Kashmir and the Northeastern region
Lt Gen Lakhera has been awarded several honors, including the Ati Vishist Seva Medal, Sena Medal, and multiple commendation cards, reflecting his commitment to excellence and significant contributions to the Army.
Dr. Nani Gopal Mahanta has been appointed as the 18th Vice Chancellor of Gauhati University
Dr. Nani Gopal Mahanta, a noted academician and political scientist, has been appointed as the new Vice Chancellor of Guwahati University.
Dr. Mahanta, who previously served as the academic advisor to the Assam government from 2021 to February 2024, is widely recognized for his extensive work in political science.
Before his advisory role with the government, he was a professor in the Political Science department at Guwahati University.
Holding an MA in Political Science from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, and a PhD from Guwahati University, Dr. Mahanta’s academic journey also included a two-year course on Peace, Conflict Resolution, and Policy Studies at the University of California, Berkeley, as a Rotary World Peace Fellow.
Swapnil Kusale Wins Bronze Medal in 50m Rifle 3 Position
Swapnil Kusale has become the first Indian shooter to secure a medal in the 50m Rifle 3 Position (3P) event at the Paris Olympics.
Swapnil steadily climbed the ranks to finish 3rd with a total score of 451.4 points, securing a Bronze medal for the nation. This is India’s third medal at the Paris Olympics, with all three coming from shooting events.
Achievements:
Swapnil Kusale’s journey to this historic Olympic medal has been decorated with numerous achievements:
- World Championship, Cairo (2022): Finished 4th, winning an Olympic quota place for India.
- Asian Games 2022: Gold medal in the Team event.
- World Cup, Baku (2023): Gold in mixed team event and two silver medals in individual & team events.
- World Championship, Cairo (2022): Bronze medal in the team event.
- World Cup, New Delhi (2021): Gold medal in the team event.
Swapnil won gold in 50m rifle prone 3 in the junior category in 2015 Asian Shooting Championships in Kuwait.
He also won the 59th National Shooting Championship held in Tughlakabad ahead of Gagan Narang and Chain Singh in the 50m rifle prone event.
He repeated the same performance in 61st National Championship in Thiruvananthapuram by winning a gold in 50m rifle 3 position.
President Murmu conferred with Fiji’s Highest Civilian Award
President Droupadi Murmu has been awarded the Companion of the Order of Fiji, the highest civilian honour from Fiji recognising the strong India-Fiji ties. President Murmu is the first Indian President to visit the South Pacific island nation of Fiji.
President Murmu’s visit aims to strengthen diplomatic ties and build on shared historical and regional interests in the Indo-Pacific. The cultural exchanges and recognition during the visit show mutual respect and a commitment to supporting smaller island nations in the Pacific.
During the meeting, President Murmu was awarded the Companion of the Order of Fiji, the highest honour in Fiji. This award signifies deep respect and strong connections between India and Fiji.
VIRAASAT: Handloom Expo
VIRAASAT”, a fortnight long exhibition dedicated to celebrating 10th National Handloom Day began at Handloom Haat in Janpath New Delhi, on 3rd August 2024.
The event was organized by the National Handloom Development Corporation Ltd (NHDC) under the aegis of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, will conclude on 16th August 2024.
The exhibition aims to celebrate the rich tradition of handloom and handicrafts in India and to provide a platform for handloom weavers and artisans to connect with buyers.
About VIRAASAT:
- It is organized by the National Handloom Development Corporation Ltd (NHDC) under the Ministry of Textiles.
- The series “VIRAASAT”- the “Exclusive Handloom Expo” is a continuation of celebrations held during previous years around the National Handloom Day.
- The event focuses on the glorious tradition of Handloom and Handicrafts.
- It also provides a market connected to the handloom weavers and artisans.
- The unique products such as Banarasi, Jamdani, Baluchari, Madhubani, Kosa, Ikkat, Patola, Tussar Silk, Maheshwari, Moirang Phee, Baluchari, Phulkari, Laheriya, Khandua and Tangaliya will be featured in this exhibition.
Significance of National Handloom Day:
The first National Handloom Day was celebrated on 7th August 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Chennai.
The National Handloom Day highlights the socio-economic contribution of the handloom sector and reaffirms the Government’s resolve to protect handloom heritage and empower weavers with better opportunities.
Srinagar Designated as World Craft City
Srinagar has become the fourth Indian city to be recognized as a ‘World Craft City’ by the World Craft Council (WCC).
Jaipur, Malappuram and Mysore are the other Indian cities that have previously been recognised as World Craft Cities.
In the year 2021, Srinagar was designated as a creative city as a part of the UNESCO Creative City Network (UCCN). Craft products like paper pulp, walnut wood carvings, carpets, Sozni embroidery, pashmina and Kani shawls are made here.
About About World Craft Council (WCC):
- It was founded in 1964 to promote the preservation, protection, and development of traditional crafts and foster economic development through crafts.
- The World Craft Council (WCC) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization affiliated with UNESCO.
- Mrs. Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay of India, one of the founding members of WCC-International, attended the first WCC General Assembly.
- This program helps in opening up new markets for the artisans and new opportunities for the craft products made by them and they get the benefit of advanced training programs and workshops
About UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) :
- UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network (UCCN) was launched in 2004.
- It is primarily aimed at cities that recognize creativity as a key factor in their urban development.
- The seven creative sectors under this network include crafts and folk arts, media arts, film, design, gastronomy, literature and music.
Bhoj Wetland
The Union Government denied that the international Ramsar site, Bhoj Wetland in Bhopal faces no threat of delisting from Ramsar Convention list of wetlands of International importance.
About Bhoj Wetland
- Bhoj Wetland is located in the center of Bhopal district in Madhya Pradesh.
- The wetland includes two man-made lakes: the upper lake and the lower lake.
- Since August 2002, they have been recognized as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.
- The Upper lake is called Bhojtal (Bada Talaab) and the Lower Lake is known as Chhota Talaab.
- The Upper Lake is surrounded by Van Vihar National Park on the south, human settlements on the east and north, and agriculture fields on the west. The Upper Lake is a major source of potable water for Bhopal.
- The Bhoj Wetland, recognized as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention since August 2002, supports a rich variety of flora and fauna, including numerous waterbirds.