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52nd GST Council meeting underway in New Delhi

News: In New Delhi, the 52nd GST Council meeting is currently in session. The meeting is being chaired by Nirmala Sitharaman, the Union Finance Minister. Along with senior officials from the Centre and States, Finance Ministers of the States and Union Territories, and Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary are present.

GST Council 

• The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council is a constitutional body in India responsible for making crucial decisions regarding the implementation and administration of the GST, which is a comprehensive indirect tax levied on the supply of goods and services.
• Chaired by the Union Finance Minister and consisting of Finance Ministers from all Indian states and union territories, the council meets regularly to discuss and decide on matters such as tax rates, exemptions, and procedural changes.
• It plays a pivotal role in ensuring uniformity and efficiency in India’s taxation system, fostering cooperative federalism, and promoting economic growth and development across the nation.

Home Minister Amit Shah presides over Central Regional Council meet at Tehri district in Uttarakhand 

News: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is currently presiding over the 24th meeting of the Central Regional Council in Narendra Nagar, Uttarakhand.

• Notable attendees include Chief Ministers Yogi Adityanath (Uttar Pradesh), Shiv Raj Singh Chauhan (Madhya Pradesh), Bhupesh Baghel (Chhattisgarh), and Pushkar Singh Dhami (Uttarakhand).
• Following this, Shah will participate in the 49th All India Police Science Congress at Dehradun’s Forest Research Institute.
• The congress will address topics like policing in the 5G era, narcotics, internal security, social media challenges, and community policing. The event is organized by the Police Research and Development Bureau.

Central Regional Council 

• The Central Regional Council is a significant forum for intergovernmental collaboration in India. Chaired by the Union Home Minister, it convenes meetings with the Chief Ministers of states in the central region. 
• The 24th meeting took place in Narendra Nagar, Uttarakhand, with participation from Chief Ministers Yogi Adityanath (Uttar Pradesh), Shiv Raj Singh Chauhan (Madhya Pradesh), Bhupesh Baghel (Chhattisgarh), and Pushkar Singh Dhami (Uttarakhand).
• This council facilitates discussions on various regional issues, policy matters, and the coordination of central and state government efforts. It plays a crucial role in fostering cooperation and addressing regional challenges.

Asian Games: India medal tally reaches 100; Bags three golds, one silver and one bronze

News: India has achieved an impressive medal count of 99, including 25 gold, 35 silver, and 40 bronze, at the Hangzhou Asian Games in China, positioning the nation in fourth place on the medals table.

• The upcoming day marks the final opportunity for India to compete for more medals, with hopes of reaching the historic milestone of 100 medals.
• Notably, in the Archery Compound men’s final, Abhishek and Ojas are poised to secure two medals for India, while in the Archery Compound women’s individual matches, Jyothi Surekha Vennam claimed the gold by defeating South Korea’s Chaewon So in five rounds.

Asian Games

• The Asian Games, also known as the Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years, bringing together athletes from across Asia. Organized by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), it serves as the continent’s premier sporting competition.
• The games feature a wide range of sports, including athletics, swimming, basketball, and more, with thousands of athletes participating. The Asian Games promote international friendship, cultural exchange, and sportsmanship while showcasing the talents of Asian athletes.
• They have played a significant role in fostering goodwill and cooperation among nations in the region since their inception in 1951.

Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan to visit India from 8th-10th October 

News: The visiting dignitary will meet President Droupadi Murmu while she is in New Delhi. She will receive a formal welcome at Rashtrapati Bhawan’s courtyard.

• Additionally, the president of Tanzania and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have one-on-one conversations. On the 10th of this month, she will also take part in a business and investment summit in New Delhi.
• The longstanding and cordial ties between Tanzania and India would be further strengthened and revitalized by the impending visit.

Geographical Location of Tanzania

• Tanzania is a country located in East Africa. It is situated in the eastern part of the African continent, along the Indian Ocean coastline. Tanzania’s geographical coordinates are approximately between 1 degree south and 12 degrees south latitude and between 30 degrees east and 40 degrees east longitude.
• To the north of Tanzania, it shares borders with Kenya and Uganda. To the west, it is bordered by Rwanda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Zambia. In the south, it shares its border with Mozambique, and to the southwest, it borders Malawi.
• Additionally, Tanzania includes several islands, with Zanzibar and Pemba Islands located off its eastern coast in the Indian Ocean.
• Tanzania’s diverse geography encompasses a wide range of landscapes, from the coastal lowlands to the Eastern Arc Mountains, the Great Rift Valley, and the famous Mount Kilimanjaro, which is Africa’s tallest peak. The country’s unique geographical features make it a rich and varied destination for travelers and researchers alike.

Yak churpi : GI Tag

News: The coveted Geographical Indication (GI) designation has been given to the distinctive and culturally significant yak milk product, “Yak Churpi,” marking a significant milestone for the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh.

• Arunachali yaks are native to India, and their milk is used to make yak churpi.
• It is raised by tribal yak pastoralists called Brokpas, who travel with their yaks to higher altitudes (10,000 feet and above) in the summer and lower altitudes in the winter to mountainous areas of moderate elevation.
• The state’s Tawang and West Kameng regions are home to the majority of these amazing yaks.
• Churpi is a high-protein dairy product that is naturally fermented.
• For the indigenous populations that live in the chilly, mountainous parts of Arunachal Pradesh, it is a necessary food staple.
• It is frequently eaten with rice and substituted for vegetables. It is also frequently added to meat and vegetable curries.
• The conservation of yaks and the socioeconomic advancement of yak pastoralists will benefit from this GI tag.
• Although yaks are raised at high altitudes in the Himalayan region, the Arunachali yak breed is distinct due to its size, weight, strain, and body shape.
• The only yak breed that is officially recognised in India is the Arunachali.