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The state government has cleared the expansion of the Chennai Metropolitan Planning Area (CMPA) from its present size of 1,189 square km to 5,904 square km. The city will grow to thrice its size now by absorbing some 1225 contiguous villages.
These villages are presently part of the Kancheepuram, Thiruvallur, Chengalpet and Ranipet districts.
With expansion complete, the entire CMA will be broken into 3 parts. The existing CMA will be called CMA central and the proposed expanded areas will be known as CMA north and CMA south.
With 5,904 square km of area, Chennai will become the 2nd largest Metropolitan Area in the country after the leader Hyderabad Metropolitan Region which has the largest area of 7222 square km.
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National Affairs
2-day National Training Workshop on People’s Plan Campaign 2022 – Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas, concludes in New Delhi
It was organized by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj to build the capacity of the officials and Elected Representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions.
States/UTs were urged to prepare at least one Model GPDP (Gram Panchayat Development Plan) in each Block for other Gram Panchayats to get inspired from. Out of the total of 2.5 lakhs of Gram Panchayats in the country, around 2.25 Lakh are already implementing the Sankalp scheme. Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion “SANKALP” is a scheme to impart short-term skills to people helping them earn better. It also brings in better market connectivity for the trained workforce to benefit from.
People’s Plan Campaign (PPC)–2022 was rolled out as ‘Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas’ on 2nd October 2022 and will last till 31st January 2023. Various Sabhas including the Gram Sabha will be held for preparing Development Plans for various tiers of the Panchayati Raj System such as at the Village, Block, and District levels. These Plans will have to be integrated into Village Poverty Reduction Plan (VPRP) for better overall developmental output.
International Affairs
India criticizes Developed Countries for shirking responsibility for climate change
In the LMDC meeting held in Bolivia ahead of the all-important COP27 meeting, India said that expecting all countries to adopt net-zero targets by 2050 is unfair. Fighting Climate Change and shifting to green energy requires a lot of aid from the rich nations, but all they make are commitments they are not serious about keeping. Delayed climate actions and lack of patronization from developed countries increase the cost of mitigation and adaptation of green energy in developing countries.
Just so you know, Rich Countries had committed to giving USD 100 billion per year to developing nations to fight climate change.
COP 27, OR the 27th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, will be held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt from November 6 to November 18, 2022.
LMDC comprises around 18 developing countries from Asia and other regions. Like-Minded Developing Countries (LMDC)
Giorgia Meloni to be new, and the first female, Prime Minister of Italy
She is the leader of a far-right party namely the Brothers of Italy party
Experts say it will be the most right-wing administration in Italy since World War Two. Italy, a NATO country, is the third biggest economy in Europe. The country, reeling from economic stagnation and rising inflation, has recently elected a right-wing coalition with hope for an economic revival.
Australia and Japan sign a defence pact to counter China
An agreement to deepen Intelligence and Military cooperation between the two nations has been signed by their PMs at the annual Australia-Japan Meet in Perth.
Japan’s military will participate in training and exercises alongside Australian forces in Australia’s northern region.
In light of the growing presence and threat of China in the backyard of both countries, this security agreement is being seen as a counter to Chinese expansionism.
Indian Panorama declares the list of films to be screened in the 53rd IFFI 2022
25 Feature Films and 20 Non-Feature Films will be screened at the IFFI 2022 which is going to be held in Goa from 20th – 28th November 2022. The films are shortlisted by eminent film personalities.
The opening feature film of Indian Panorama 2022 is going to be the Kannada film ‘Hadinelentu’ whereas ‘The Show Must Go On’ (English) will be the Opening Non-Feature Film.
The Indian Panorama was instituted in 1978 as part of the IFFI umbrella to promote Indian culture and heritage through Indian Films to the world audience.
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