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Highlights of 21 August 2025 Current Affairs
- The Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the Di Karmayogi Abhiyan under Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh to promote tribal-led governance, empowerment, and bottom-up policy-making.
- The initiative aims to build 20 lakh change leaders across 1 lakh villages, 550 districts, and 30 States/UTs for responsive, people-centric governance.
- Institutional mechanisms include Adi Sewa Kendras in every tribal village, governance labs, and Tribal Village Action Plans aligned with Vision 2030 and SDGs.
- Volunteer engagement features Adi Sahyogi (professionals) and Adi Saathi (SHGs, elders, youth) to mentor, mobilize, and strengthen community-driven governance.
- The campaign enhances flagship schemes like PM-JANMAN, Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan, and the Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission.
- The Vice-Presidential Election 2025 schedule was announced, conducted under Articles 66–68, ensuring transparency through proportional representation and secret ballot.
- The Electoral College for the Vice-President includes all elected and nominated members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, with each vote having equal value.
- Eligibility requires candidates to be Indian citizens, 35 years old, Rajya Sabha qualified, and free from offices of profit under Union, State, or local authority.
- The Chinese Foreign Minister’s visit to India revived border dialogue mechanisms, strengthened security frameworks, and planned commemorations for 75 years of diplomatic ties.
- Both sides agreed to resume direct flights, expand Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, revive border trade through Lipulekh, Shipki La, Nathu La, and share river data during emergencies.
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