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NATIONAL
Justice Dinesh Maheshwari Appointed Chairperson of the 23rd Law Commission of India

Justice (Retd.) Dinesh Maheshwari, a former Supreme Court judge, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the 23rd Law Commission of India in April 2025. The announcement marks a crucial step in the government’s ongoing efforts to review and recommend reforms in various aspects of Indian law, particularly the long-debated Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
The 23rd Law Commission was formally constituted on September 1, 2024, with its term extending until August 31, 2027. It comprises a total of seven members, including:
One Chairperson: Justice (Retd.) Dinesh Maheshwari
Four full-time members: Including Hitesh Jain (a lawyer) and P. Verma (an academician who was also part of the 22nd Law Commission)
Two ex-officio members: From the Department of Legal Affairs and Legislative Department
In addition, the government may appoint up to five part-time members, and serving judges, if included, will function as full-time members until their retirement or end of the Commission’s term.

National Civil Services Day

Observed every year on April 21.
The idea of observing a day to honour civil servants began in 2006, when the Government of India institutionalized April 21 as National Civil Service Day.
This date marks the famous address by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in 1947 to the first batch of IAS at Metcalfe House in Delhi.
In this speech, he emphasized civil servants as the steel frame of India, the very quality that held the nation together and intact
Charles Cornwallis, who served as the Governor-General of India (1786–1793), is known as the Father of the Indian Civil Service.
Cornwallis laid the foundation of a professional, efficient, and accountable administration in India.
key milestone in the evolution of civil services was the Indian Civil Service Act of 1861.
China was the first country to introduce a formal civil service system during the Han Dynasty.

World’s First Fully Renewable-Powered City in the Making

In a landmark step towards sustainable urban development, Amaravati, the planned capital of Andhra Pradesh, is on track to become the world’s first city powered entirely by renewable energy.
Envisioned by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, this ambitious project aligns with India’s commitment to clean energy and climate-conscious urbanization. Located between Vijayawada and Guntur, Amaravati is being designed as a modern, eco-friendly “people’s capital”, setting a global benchmark in sustainable city planning.
The foundation of this monumental initiative is expected to be laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, symbolizing national support for green development. The new capital city will cover 217 square kilometres along the banks of the Krishna River, forming part of the larger Andhra Pradesh Capital Region, which spans 8,352 sq km.
With a project cost estimated at ₹65,000 crore, Amaravati is being developed as an eco-conscious urban center focused on clean energy, efficient infrastructure, and smart planning.
One of the most striking features of Amaravati’s development is its commitment to generating 2,700 megawatts (MW) of electricity from solar, wind, and hydropower sources. This figure not only matches the city’s projected energy demand by 2050 but also ensures complete reliance on renewable energy—making the use of fossil fuels obsolete in the city’s ecosystem.
Currently, the planners aim to have at least 30% of this electricity sourced from solar and wind energy alone.

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INTERNATIONAL
PM Modi to visit Saudi Arabia from April 22-23

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from April 22 to 23. The visit is being undertaken at the invitation of Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman.
This will be Prime Minister Modi’s third visit to Saudi Arabia, following his previous visits in 2016 and 2019. The upcoming trip follows Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s State Visit to New Delhi in September 2023, during which he attended the G20 Summit and co-chaired the first meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council.
As strategic partners, India and Saudi Arabia have developed strong cooperation across multiple domains, including political, defence, security, trade, investment, energy, technology, health, education, culture, and people-to-people ties.

ECONOMY
Ajay Bhushan Prasad Pandey Appointed Vice-President at AIIB

Ajay Bhushan Prasad Pandey, former Finance Secretary of India and ex-chief of the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA), has been appointed Vice-President at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). His appointment underscores India’s growing influence in global financial institutions and reflects Pandey’s vast experience in governance, finance, and infrastructure policy.
As Vice-President, Pandey will be responsible for Investment Solutions and oversee the following three key departments within the AIIB:
Sectors, Themes, and Finance Solutions Department
Sustainability and Fiduciary Solutions Department
Portfolio Management Department
His new role involves strategic oversight of sectoral investment planning, sustainability practices, and efficient management of AIIB’s investment portfolio.

SPORTS
Saurabh Chaudhary Wins Bronze in 10m Air Pistol At ISSF World Cup 2025

Saurabh Chaudhary, a 22-year-old shooter from Uttar Pradesh, made a remarkable comeback to the Indian shooting team by clinching a bronze medal in the 10m air pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Lima, Peru (April 2025). Competing in a star-studded final featuring Olympic champions, he demonstrated resilience in a low-scoring and tightly contested match. This was his first individual World Cup medal in over two years, marking a strong return to international form.
Finalists and Notable Competitors
Yu Xie (China): Reigning Olympic Champion – finished 5th
Almeida Felipe Wu (Brazil): 2016 Rio Olympic Silver Medallist – won Silver
Kai Hu (China): Winner of the Argentina ISSF WC – finished strong
Christian Reitz (Germany): Rio Olympic Champion in 25m Rapid Fire – eliminated earlier
Varun Tomar (India): Cousin of Saurabh – finished 4th

AWARDS
5 Military Personals Honored With Prestigious MacGregor Memorial Medal

Five distinguished military personnel were honoured with the prestigious MacGregor Memorial Medal for the years 2023 and 2024, in recognition of their exceptional contributions to military reconnaissance, exploration, and adventure. The awards were conferred by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan at a ceremony hosted by the United Service Institution of India (USI) in New Delhi.

About the MacGregor Memorial Medal

Instituted on: July 3, 1888
Named after: Major General Sir Charles Metcalfe MacGregor, founder of USI (established in 1870)
Original Purpose: To honour exceptional military reconnaissance and exploratory journeys
Expanded Scope (Post-1986): Includes military expeditions, adventure activities
Eligible Personnel: All ranks (serving/retired) of the Armed Forces, Territorial Army, Reserve Forces, Rashtriya Rifles, and Assam Rifles
Total Medals Awarded: 127 so far (103 before Independence)