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Appointment of Chief Justice of Patna High Court
Why in News?
Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo was sworn in as the 47th Chief Justice of the Patna High Court.
Key Points:
- Oath of Office: Oath administered by the Governor of Bihar (Arif Mohammed Khan) under Article 219 of the Indian Constitution.
- Constitutional Provision: Appointment made by the President of India under Article 217 of the Indian Constitution.
- Collegium System: Appointment based on the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium.
- Succeeded: He succeeded Justice Pavankumar Bhimappa Bajanthri (Till October 2025), 46th Chief Justice of the Patna High Court.
- Acting Chief Justice (ACJ): Justice Sudhir Singh (Till 6 Jan 2026).
- Previous Posting: Justice Sahoo was serving as a Judge of the Odisha High Court.
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Vice-President Launched Book “Sing, Dance and Lead
Why in News?
The Vice-President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan, launched the book “Sing, Dance and Lead: Leadership Lessons from the Life of Srila Prabhupada” at an event held in New Delhi.
Key Points
- Author: The book is authored by Hindol Sengupta.
- Focus: Value-based leadership.
- Philosophy: Emphasises ethical leadership, moral clarity, service orientation, and inner discipline.
- Inspirational Figure: Draws leadership lessons from the life of A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, founder of ISKCON.
- Key Message: Leadership should be inclusive, joyful, and rooted in humility, rather than authority.
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PM Inaugurates 72nd National Volleyball Tournament
Why in News?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Key Points
- Date & Venue: Inauguration took place on 4 January 2026 from Varanasi, UP.
- Participation: Teams from 28 states representing a wide participation.
- Governing Body in India: Volleyball Federation of India (VFI).
- PM’s Remarks: Highlighted team spirit, coordination, and collective responsibility as key to success.
- Sports Development Focus: Emphasised India’s improving performance in sports, with focus on athlete‑centric programmes and infrastructure.
- Future Outlook: PM noted efforts towards 2030 Commonwealth Games and aspirations to host the 2036 Olympics in India.
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Workshop on Women‑Friendly Gram Panchayats
Why in News?
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is organising a National Workshop on Best Practices of Model Women‑Friendly Gram Panchayats at YASHADA, Pune in January 2026.
Key Points:
- Focus Areas: It focuses on gender-responsive governance, women’s participation, safety, education, health, and economic empowerment at the grassroots level.
- Aim: To develop Model Women‑Friendly Gram Panchayats as experiential learning centres for sharing innovative strategies.
- Model Women‑Friendly Gram Panchayats: This Initiative was launched on 5 March 2025 to establish at least one such Panchayat in each district.
- Coverage: 744 Gram Panchayats across 32 States/UTs identified under the initiative.
- Indicator: Dashboard of 35 indicators to track progress of women-friendly initiatives.
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Delhi Government Signs MoU with RBI
Why in News?
The Delhi Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to enhance financial governance and fiscal management for the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Key Points
- RBI Role: The agreement enables the RBI to act as the official banker, debt manager, and financial agent for the Delhi Government.
- Functions Under MoU: RBI will manage market borrowings through State Development Loans (SDLs), automatic investment of surplus cash, professional cash management, and access to low‑cost liquidity facilities.
- Capital Expenditure: Funds raised through market borrowings will be used exclusively for capital expenditure, with priority areas including Yamuna rejuvenation, water supply, transport, and health infrastructure.
- Historic Reform: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta described the MoU as a historic correction in Delhi’s financial governance that will end years of ad‑hoc and costly financial practices.
- Benefit: By integrating the RBI’s systems, the Delhi Government can now raise funds at competitive market rates and use surplus funds efficiently.
- Fiscal Discipline: The move is expected to strengthen fiscal discipline, transparency, and long‑term financial sustainability of the Delhi Government’s finances.
