Ms Monica Priyadarshini IAS (AGMUT 2014), presently on inter-cadre deputation to Government of Odisha, appointed as Mission Director – Odisha Livelihoods Mission.
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Monica Priyadarshini IAS appointed Mission Director – Odisha Livelihoods Mission
R Menaka IAS given lateral shift as Deputy Secretary – Cabinet Secretariat
Ms. R Menaka IAS (AGMUT 2011) presently Deputy Secretary – D/o Commerce given lateral shift as Deputy Secretary – Cabinet Secretariat with effect from the date of assuming the charge of the post for a tenure upto 27.06.2028 (i.e. balance period of her 4 year tenure under Central Staffing Scheme).
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Sudhansu Mohan Samal IAS appointed MD – Odisha Mining Corporation Limited
Shri Sudhansu Mohan Samal IAS (Odisha 2010), presently Additional Secretary in the Water Resources Department, is transferred and appointed as Managing Director (MD) – Odisha Mining Corporation Limited. The role of MD has been designated equivalent in status and responsibility to that of an Additional Secretary in the State IAS Cadre. Consequently, additional charge as Managing Director, Odisha Mining Corporation Limited to Shri Balwant Singh IAS (Odisha 2007) stands cancelled.
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REC bags prestigious award in Best Corporate Film category
REC proudly earned the prestigious award in the “Best Corporate Film” category among Central Public Sector Enterprises at the 8th National Media Conclave (NMC) 2024.
Shri Tekkam Sridhar, Senior General Manager and CPM (Bhubaneswar Regional Office), graciously accepted the award on REC’s behalf. This recognition celebrates REC’s dedication to excellence in corporate communication, showcasing its creative and impactful storytelling that brilliantly highlights its initiatives, achievements, and significant contributions to the nation’s progress.
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Siddhartha Das IAS appointed Registrar – Cooperative Societies, Odisha
Shri Siddhartha Das IAS (Odisha 2012), presently Director, Sports with additional charge of Additional Secretary, Finance Department has been appointed as Registrar – Cooperative Societies, Odisha.
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Annies Kanmani Joy IAS given lateral shift as Deputy Secretary – DoPT
Ms. Annies Kanmani Joy IAS (Karnataka 2012) presently Deputy Secretary – D/o Economic Affairs given lateral shift as Deputy Secretary – D/o Personnel & Training with effect from the date of assuming the charge of the post for the balance period of 4 years central deputation tenure .
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TERI reflection on COP29 Outcomes | A missed opportunity for Climate Justice
As COP29 concludes, experts from The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) have voiced strong concerns over the outcomes of COP29, particularly the adoption of the New
Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) of USD 300 billion per year by 2035. The agreement, which was met with categorical objections and walkouts by several nations and blocs, including India, AoSIS, and LDCs, was criticized for failing to meet the financial and operational demands of the developing world to address the climate crisis.
Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI, called the agreement inequitable and inadequate, emphasizing its failure to reflect the urgency of the climate crisis. “India, representing the interests of the Global South, rejected the inequitable agreement and processes on the climate finance goal. COP29 has failed the developing world who are most affected by the climate crisis, a problem they did not cause. The positive aspect of the discussions was a Global South show of solidarity. The hope remains that green technology will be supported by markets, and the government supports adaptation measures
through public finance,” she remarked.
Mr RR Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, TERI, highlighted the inadequacies of the adopted goal, stating, “The goal of USD 300 billion adopted by COP29 in the face of categorical objections of countries including India, Nigeria, Bolivia, Cuba and walk out staged by AoSIS and LDCs bodes ill for the future of the NCQG and the collective efforts to address climate change. The multilateral process has not emerged in good light in this event. The declared goal is clearly a prisoner of the geopolitics of the present times and is paltry compared to the financing needs of mitigation and adaptation faced by the developing world. The 300 billion USD commitment of the developed world is further diluted by the inclusion of debt funds routed through the multilateral development banks. The only positive feature is that the developed countries have agreed to triple the amounts to be channeled through the Global funds like GCF, AF etc. while recognising the need to reform the institutions for easier access to finance and agreeing to drop the insistence on counting voluntary contributions of developing countries as part of NCQG.”
Mr Jiwesh Nandan, Distinguished Fellow, TERI, succinctly remarked, “The resolution adopted yesterday at COP29 is too little, too late and too long duration.”
Dr JV Sharma, Senior Director, TERI, shared his insights on the outcomes of COP29, stating, “Article 6.4 has been operationalized which would help Carbon Finance. TERI is already implementing 40 Carbon finance projects. This is an important decision for us from COP29.
Ms Suruchi Bhadwal, Director, TERI, expressed her view on the conference, stating, “Striking a deal at 300 billion dollars is an understatement of the requirements of developing countries for implementing their climate actions and in NDC compliance.”
Dr Ritu Mathur, Director, TERI, said, “The Closing Plenary of COP29 was shrouded in a cloud of mistrust and disappointment voiced by India as well as other Parties. In particular, the disappointment with regard to the NCQG is both in terms of the miniscule quantum of finance as well as the spread of sources from which it is expected to be mobilized. Compared to the demand put forth by developing countries (at least 1.3 Trillion USD per year), developed countries would provide 300 billion USD per year by 2035 for developing countries to undertake climate action. This level when compared to the earlier pledge of 2009 which committed 100 billion USD per year, hardly represents any major change in real flows, and is probably a target that could be achieved with minimally additional efforts if we account for inflation. That said, 2035 is still a decade ahead, and if the narrative of urgency in climate action is something we believe in globally, the landscape would hopefully evolve further in the interim, with modifications not only in the scale of finance mobilized, but also through partnerships and innovative ways of reducing cost of capital, de-risking investments in new and emerging technologies etc. that would allow greater action and co-operation among all Parties. Re-building trust and keeping in line with CBDR & RC principles is central to moving forward in the true spirit of solidarity.”
Dr Manish Kumar Shrivastava, Associate Director, TERI, shared his views on climate finance at COP29, stating, “Overall, the COP29 outcome has placed the principle of equity within brackets. Developed countries made all efforts to invert the concept of common but differentiated responsibility and respective capability (CBDR&RC). The COP29 outcome on the NCQG is minimal in quantum and delayed in timelines. Developed countries will provide USD 300 billion per year by 2035 through public and private finance, which is meagre compared to the needs of developing countries.”
Dr Shailly Kedia, Associate Director, TERI, expressed grave concerns about the erosion of trust, noting, “At COP29, the USD 300 billion climate finance mobilization goal by 2035 insulted the Global South.
India exposed the betrayal, yet developed countries cling to tokenism and erode trust. Climate justice demands ambition, not excuses. Will COP survive this breach of trust, or will the Paris Agreement crumble under the weight of broken commitments? For the world’s most vulnerable countries, these trust breaches are not just frustrating—they are life-threatening. Climate finance is a key instrument that makes the (historical) polluters pay principle actionable. The NCQG’s reliance on private finance feels like building a house on shifting sands. Adaptation needs public and grant-based finance provisioning.”
As the COP29 outcomes show significant gaps in ambition and equity, TERI experts call for rebuilding trust and strengthening the principles of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR& RC). They stress the need for innovative financing mechanisms, public funding for adaptation, and enhanced solidarity among all Parties to ensure a just and sustainable climate future.
Deepankar Mohapatra IAS appointed Director – Sports, Odisha
Shri Deepankar Mohapatra IAS (Odisha 2014), presently CEO, Hockey Promotion Council, Odisha, is appointed as Director – Sports with additional charge of CEO – Hockey Promotion Council, Odisha. The post of Director, Sports is declared equivalent in status and responsibility to the post of Joint Secretary provided in the IAS Cadre of the State.
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Prediction for 25th Nov – 27th Nov, 2024 by Anoothie Vedic Astrology
Panchang
Month – Margsheersh/ Aghan
Paksha – Krishna
Tithi – Navami up to 10:19 PM on 24 Nov, Dashami up to 1:01 AM on 26 Nov, Ekadashi up to 3:47 AM on 27 Nov, Dwadashi up to 6:23 AM on 28 Nov
Moon – In Sinh up to 5:02 AM on 25 Nov, In Kanya up to 6:07 PM on 27 Nov
Nakshatra – Uttar Falguni up to 1:24 AM on 26 Nov, Hasta up to 4:35 AM on 27 Nov, Chitra up to 12:52 AM on 28 Nov
Colour of The Day
o Monday – Favourable colour light blue. You can combine with cream, green, shades of green, off white, red, orange, yellow, shades of yellow, pink, magenta. Avoid black, dark blue, grey, checks of black and blue.
o Tuesday – Favourable colour is red/ orange. You can combine with cream, off white, yellow, shades of yellow, grey, green, shades of green, checks of black and blue. Avoid white, pink, magenta, black and dark blue.
o Wednesday – Favourable colour is green and shades of green. You can combine with golden, cream, white, pink, magenta, red, orange, yellow, shades of yellow, black, dark blue, checks of black and blue. Avoid light blue and off white colours.
Prediction Based on Moon Signs
Aries(Mesh) – You ae likely to gain monetarily these days and keep healthy, get happiness and enjoy good conversations with women having a happy stay at home. Enemies will be defeated with you getting an upper edge over them. You will be successful in everything you do and your social as well as financial reputation will increase. But you are likely to spend more. Despite this there can be some opposition from family and enemies will also increase and you may feel shortage of some resource. Yor property will demand attention. Keep gram pulse in temple, sweet milk in Banyan tree, recite Hanuman Chalisa.
Taurus(Vrishabh) – If travelling, you can have problems in journey and mentally you will
be disturbed due to family and kids. There can also be failures at work. Drive carefully as
there can be accidents. You can also have physical problems and quarrels with spouse as well as others. You will also be scared of state authorities due to some document which can also cause loss of wealth. Despite all this, you will feel courageous and defeat your enemies. You may make new friends but you will have quarrels with brother. Do not be arrogant and keep anger under control. Abhishek of Shiv ji. Do not rely on partners and recite Ganesh Chalisa.
Gemini(Mithun) – You will enjoy good food, get money and may read good books. You
are likely to have victory over enemies and will be respected. If associated with education, writing, music, publishing, books etc, you will be benefitted more. However, you can have quarrels with family and will be disturbed during food and sleep. Be careful while dealing with women and near water. Pleasure from spouse will reduce. You will feel loss of strength and can have some failures demanding hard work as per rules. There can be losses due to bad people. Be careful from fire, chemicals and sharp edged objects as you can get hurt. Take flowers/ fruits if going for important work. Recite Hanuman Chalisa and light ghee Deepak in Hanuman mandir.
Cancer(Kark) – You are likely to gain monetarily and win over enemies keeping you happy. You will also benefit from your family. Luck will seem to improve. However, you can have failures and will have danger from fire and hard/ sharp objects. Be careful in physical activities. Journeys are likely to be problematic. You will also be worried mentally as your plans may fail. You will also be worried due to spouse and kids, have problems financially. If in an affair, you need to be very careful about your communication. Consume anise, light ghee Deepak in Hanuman mandir. Wear silver, pray to Ganesh ji.
Sinh(Leo) – You will have high expenditure and may have to stay away from home. You
can have eye problems, differences with brother. There can be loss of reputation due to
anger. Not only your spouse can have problems, but you may also quarrel with spouse and there can be problems to kids. Although you can gain monetary and will have friendship with knowledgeable people. Despite this, you will not be mentally satisfied and will have difference of opinion with family giving you no happiness and may be interested in unethical works. Apply saffron tilak, distribute sweets in Hanuman mandir and pray.
Virgo(Kanya) – You will feel healthy and will get wealth these days. Income will be good
with hard work. You will get victories and will get success at work. You may plan to buy house / land too. However, you may be scared for some reason which will reduce your courage. You will still make some new friends. You will get happiness, pleasure and will enjoy good clothes, good food and may get some gift. Soak moong at night and feed birds in morning. Thank Hanuman Ji and Shiv ji.
Libra(Tula) – You are likely to have loss of wealth, loss of reputation and loss at work
due to non cooperation. You can also have problems in eyes and expenditure will be high. However, you can get some happiness due to your communication skills and may get some jewellery/ ornaments. Your knowledge will enhance and you may get respect / wealth due to expert talks. Be careful what you eat as food can be malignant and you may get hurt/ injury due to an impact. Work may force you to stay away from home and yet you have problems in profession. Be careful of thieves, you can loose some belonging. Offer food to little girl(s), visit Hanuman mandir and pray. Abhishek of Shiv ji.
Scorpio (Vrishchik) – The days will give you mixed results. You will work hard to avoid
getting humiliated and feel shortage of funds. There will be problems in profession as opponents and enemies will be strong. You are also likely to experience use of foul language, back biting leading to small quarrels. People will respect you too as you progress well in profession and you get full support of women. Women and liquids will be beneficial for you too. You will progress as planned by you. Recite Sankat Nashan Ganesh srotra, Hanuman Chalisa. Visit mandir.
Sagittarius(Dhanu) – You may have to be away from home and have losses at work
despite hard work. You can have pain due to sickness / injury and relations with brother
will be strained. You will be scared of enemies. Some success will be there at work with
hard work and adhering to rules. Seniors, state officials will support you and some talk of
promotion will give happiness. However, some communication will also keep you worried
and sad and maybe give you loss of interest in food. There can be losses due to quarrels
as you have differences with relatives. Seek blessings of sister, recite Hanuman Chalisa.
Apply saffron tilak and pray to Ganesh ji.
Makar(Capricorn) – There will be physical and mental issues to family and shortage of
some grains may need immediate attention. You can have difference of opinion with spouse and quarrels. You are also likely to have differences with males much younger to you and your son. Enemies will be stronger and create problems. Despite this, you will gain health , wealth and respect. You can also have good meetings with family friends as well as acquaintances. Give sweets to sister and pray to Hanuman ji. Abhishek of Shiv ji.
Kumbh(Aquarius) – You can have indigestion, cough and quarrels/ arguments as well as mental tension. However, at work you may be offered a good position giving you an upper edge over enemies. Profession will be good and you will get success, giving you peace and family happiness. You are also likely to get good food and your influence will increase. Abhishek of Shivji and praying to Hanuman ji will help.
Pisces(Meen) – You may take a short trip which can give you mixed results. You may gain unexpectedly but will spend more. Partners at work and in personal life can be both unpredictable and may also benefit you unexpectedly. You can have some good food but
fun can be spoilt due to misunderstandings, leaving you irritated. People with weak moon
will also feel depressed. Health can suffer and there can be problems due to family confusion as well as kids. Your prestige and glory can have setback in social circle. Be careful of your temper. You will feel sorry for some communication and can have problems shadowing your success. There can be enmity with relatives. Watch your communication. Keep water at headboard at night and pour in plants in morning. Recite Hanuman Chalisa and Sankat Nashan Ganesh srotra.
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Moon changes sign every 2.25 days, hence the prediction is being done accordingly as per the sign
D Thara IAS given extension in central deputation tenure with MoHUA
Ms. D Thara IAS (Gujarat 1995) presently Additional Secretary- Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs given extension in central deputation tenure beyond 05.12.2024 for a period
up to 28.07.2026 .
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Ashok Kumar IPS given extension in Central Deputation tenure
Shri Ashok Kumar IPS (Himachal Pradesh 2006) presently Director – Department of Justice given extension in the Central deputation tenure for a period of six months beyond 26.11.2024 and upto 26.05.2025. Shri Ashok Kumar counts his central deputation w.e.f. 27.11.2019.
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Five Envoys present Credentials to the President of India
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu accepted credentials from the Ambassadors of Ethiopia, Japan, the Republic of Korea and Romania and the High Commissioner of Grenada at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (November 25, 2024).
1. H.E. Mr Fesseha Shawel Gebre, Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
2. H.E. Mr Ono Keiichi, Ambassador of Japan
3. H.E. Mr Lee Seong Ho, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea
4. H.E. Ms Sena Latif, Ambassador of Romania
5. H.E. Mr Pasupuleti Gita Kishore Kumar, High Commissioner of Grenada
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