Indian-origin Manpreet Monica Singh sworn in as 1st female Sikh judge of USA
Indian-origin Manpreet Monica Singh
sworn in as 1st female Sikh judge of USA
Why IN News
Indian-origin Sikh
woman, Manpreet Monica Singh became the first ever female Sikh judge in the US
after she was sworn in as a Harris county judge.
Key Points
Indian-origin Sikh
woman, Manpreet Monica Singh became the first ever female Sikh judge in the US
after she was sworn in as a Harris county judge. Born and brought up in
Houston, after her father immigrated to the US early in the 1970s, Singh
currently lives in Bellaire with her husband and two children. In her career
expanding over two decades, the newly appointed judge has been involved in
numerous civil rights organizations at the local, state, and national levels.
An estimated 5,00,000
Sikhs live in the US, with 20,000 Sikhs living in the Houston area. The state’s
first South Asian judge, Indian-American Ravi Sandill called it a big moment
for the Sikh community. Sandill was also presiding over the ceremony which happened
in a packed courtroom..
Kevin McCarthy named as new speaker of the US House of Representation
Kevin McCarthy named as new speaker of
the US House of Representation
Why IN News
The United States
Parliament has elected Kevin McCarthy of the Republican Party as the speaker of
the House of Representatives after 15 rounds of voting.
Key Points
The United States
Parliament has elected Kevin McCarthy of the Republican Party as the speaker of
the House of Representatives after 15 rounds of voting. He is the 55th speaker
of the US House of Representatives. He was serving as the House Minority Leader
in the House. He has replaced Nancy Pelosi, the leader of the Democratic Party
in the House of Representatives.
After the midterm
elections held on November 8, the number of members of former President Donald
Trump’s Republican Party has increased to222 in the 435-member House of
Representatives. With this, President Joe Biden’s Democratic Party has come in
the minority in the House of Representatives. Kevin McCarthy has become
thethird most senior US position after US President Joe Biden and Vice
President Kamala Harris.
Kevin McCarthy is a
member of the Republican Party. He was elected as the House Minority Leader
from 2019 to 2023. He previously served as the House Majority Leader from 2014
to 2019 under Speakers John Boehner and Paul Ryan. McCarthy has been elected as
a member of the US Parliament 9 times. He was born in Bakersfield, California.
McCarthy’s Key Concessions and Promises
Throughout the
negotiations, McCarthy made a series of concessions and promises
On crucial
conservative bills like the balanced budget amendment, congressional term
limits, and border security – THe House will hold votes
Call for a motion to
vacate the speaker’s chair can be moved by any representative.
Restore the Holman
rule
Align the nation’s
debt ceiling with spending cuts.
Increase in Freedom
Caucus representation on committees.
Provide a 72-hour
review window for bills before they come to the floor of the House.
Build a probe panel
for the ‘weaponization’ of the federal govt.
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2023 convention inaugurated by PM Modi in Indore
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2023
convention inaugurated by PM Modi in Indore
Why In News
Pravasi Bharatiya
Divas 2023: The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2023 convention in Indore, Madhya
Pradesh, was formally opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Key Points
The Pravasi Bharatiya
Divas 2023 convention in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, was formally opened by Prime
Minister Narendra Modi. The Prime Minister urged Pravasi Bhartiya to support
India’s distinctive global perspective and its significant position within the
international system on Pravasi Bharatiya Divas.
According to Prime
Minister Modi, the Indian diaspora can play a significant role as the nation’s
brand ambassador at a time when the world is looking to India with hope and
faith on Pravasi Bharatiya Divas.
They are brand
ambassadors for Make in India, yoga, ayurveda, India’s cottage industries,
handicrafts, and millets, according to Mr. Modi.
Speaking about the
diversification of India’s economy, PM Modi claimed that the country has the
capacity to develop into a knowledge hub with a capital for skills.
Chandrika Prasad
Santokhi, president of Suriname, spoke at the event and suggested that the NRI
be incorporated in Amrit Kaal’s framework for India’s 25 years of growth.
He suggested creating
institutions for the Indian diaspora that would concentrate on different topics
like languages, movies, IT, etc.
India is one of the
top economies in the world, has the biggest startup environment, and is the
origin of cutting-edge technologies like Tejas and Arihant, thus the world is
interested in learning about our future as well as our speed and skill.
The Prime Minister
asked the diaspora to stay informed about India’s advancements as well as
cultural and spiritual facts so they may promote India to the rest of the world
on Pravasi Bharatiya Divas.
The prime minister
also urged the documentation of the difficulties, triumphs, and lives of
Indians living abroad in other nations on Pravasi Bharatiya Divas.
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Orphans 2023: History and Significance
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2023: About the convention
Shivraj Singh
Chouhan, the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, and S Jaishankar, the minister
of external affairs, both spoke during the programme of Pravasi Bharatiya
Divas.
According to Mr.
Chouhan, the Prime Minister is entangling the entire world in the Vasudhaiva
Kutumbakam mantra and leading the nation to new heights on Pravasi Bharatiya
Divas.
The event of Pravasi
Bharatiya Divas attracts NRIs from about 70 different nations.
Pravasi Bharatiya
Divas 2023, will mark the conference’s conclusion.
The Pravasi Bharatiya
Samman will be awarded during the valedictory session, which will be presided
over by President Droupadi Murmu on Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
Nation celebrates
17th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas on 9th January 2023
The Republic of India
has celebrated Pravasi Bharatiya Divas on January 9 since 2003 to recognise the
contribution of the Indian people living abroad to the growth of India. The day
honours Mahatma Gandhi’s arrival in Mumbai on January 9, 1915, after travelling
to South Africa.
International Kite Festival 2023 begins in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
International Kite Festival 2023
begins in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Why In News
The International
Kite Festival 2023 has began on 8 January in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The festival,
which is being organised after a gap of two years, was inaugurated by Chief
Minister Bhupendra Patel.
Key Points
The International
Kite Festival 2023 has began on 8 January in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The festival,
which is being organised after a gap of two years, was inaugurated by Chief
Minister Bhupendra Patel. The previous edition was held in 2020 with 153
participants from 43 countries. The festival is being organised by Gujarat
Tourism on the G20 theme of ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’. Apart from
Ahmedabad, the International Kite Festival will also be organised in Surat,
Vadodara, Rajkot, Dwarka, Somnath, Dhordo and Kevadia.
After a gap of 2
years, the sky above the Sabarmati river in Ahmedabad will be decorated with
colourful unique kites. More than 800 kite flyers from across India and the
world will participate in the festival and display their unique creations. This
year kite lovers from different countries will attempt to create a Guinness
World Record for the maximum number of kite flyers at the same time.
Notably: The 68
countries participating in the event include Australia, Canada, France, Russia,
Germany, Greece, Israel, Egypt, Colombia, Denmark, New Zealand, Indonesia,
Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Belgium, Bahrain, Iraq and Malaysia.
The International
Kite festival has many names, it is also known as Uttarayan or Makar Sankranti
in Gujarat. This festival has been celebrated every year on January 14 since
1989. The kite flying is led from Ahmedabad. It is regarded as one of the
biggest festivals of Gujarat. It is believed that this is the day when the Gods
wake up from their long sleep and the gates of heaven open. First rocket launch
to space from UK soil to take place on January 09.