tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61944741827685027432024-03-05T10:38:22.885+05:30IAS Articles | Daily Current Affairs for competitive examsIAS Articles is an educational website and provides you Daily Current affairs for competitive exams and also give a detail explanation about certain national and international issues which are very important for the exams like UPSC Mains.Nidhi Agrawalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18125912750364822603noreply@blogger.comBlogger107125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6194474182768502743.post-66407025055582042042022-03-11T09:03:00.010+05:302022-03-11T13:30:40.099+05:30March 2022: Important Monthly Current Affairs<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span><b style="font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><u>March 2022: Important Monthly Current Affairs</u></b></p><p><span><span style="font-size: medium;">This article contains important current affairs which took place in March 2022. This article will be daily updated for the students of govt. exams, banking exams, or any other one-day exams and will also be helpful for UPSC & State PSC aspirants. We will also provide pdfs for all the material for free. </span></span></p><p><span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjpW01wtD0VmUHjdTJG79jZGslEK6CncrrYXV5UaSu716DJIkYJ4Bh2Q8rBNXblOew3smxK5xYv-HrIbwKU2eBY7P7WbXalKn_73cnX17WdXKvTJQyPRJYTzqz-xN4ge-P9AU7HcH6qSLd0v20uuWMds7lW231oxlegqdDa_3NGHB8e9YXoz9a9sFuj=s608" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="March 2022: Important Monthly Current Affairs" border="0" data-original-height="430" data-original-width="608" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjpW01wtD0VmUHjdTJG79jZGslEK6CncrrYXV5UaSu716DJIkYJ4Bh2Q8rBNXblOew3smxK5xYv-HrIbwKU2eBY7P7WbXalKn_73cnX17WdXKvTJQyPRJYTzqz-xN4ge-P9AU7HcH6qSLd0v20uuWMds7lW231oxlegqdDa_3NGHB8e9YXoz9a9sFuj=w400-h283" title="March 2022: Important Monthly Current Affairs" width="400" /></a></span></div><span><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1. Kisan Drone Yatra </b></span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">PM Narendra Modi has virtually inaugurated Kisan Drone Yatra at Manesar</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">These drones were manufactured by the Chennai-based Garuda Aerospace, which has set a target of manufacturing 1 lakh Made in India drones for the next 2 years.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>2. India's first Night Navigation Mobile App</b></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">India's first Night Navigation Mobile App was launched for ferries on the Brahmaputra river in Assam.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Assam's Chief Minister Hemant Biswa Sarma launched the system.</span></li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>3. IBM has launched a new cyber-security hub in Bengaluru</b></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">IBM has launched a new cyber security hub in Bengaluru to address cyber attacks in Asia- Pacific Regions (APAC).</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">IBM has only two such hubs now, one is in Bengaluru and the other one is in the US.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The IBM analysis report 2022 states that Asia is the topmost targeted region for cyberattacks, representing 26% of attacks analyzed in 2021.</span></li></ul><div><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">4. Assam to launch "Project Aarohan"</span></b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Assam Govt. to launch a 4-year mentorship program named "Project Aarohan", to mentor the students of Assam and to hone their skills.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>5. Signature Tune of "Vande Bharatam" released.</b></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Signature Tune of "Vande Bharatam" has been released by the Minister of State for Culture and External Affairs, Meenakshi Lekhi.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The tune is composed by Ricky Khej and Bickram Ghosh.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Ricky Khej is the Grammy Award winner and Bickram Ghosh is the Oscar contender.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">It was produced for Vande Bharat, Nritya Utsav of Ministry of Culture presented at Rajpath, New Delhi for Republic Day event 2022.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>6. Central Govt. launched the "Jan bhagidari Portal" in J&K</b></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">It is a one-stop interactive and user-friendly digital platform.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">It provides a detailed insight to people into the nature, status of developmental works executed in their areas.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The portal has also been linked to schemes like MGNREGA, PM Awas Yojana ( Rural & Urban), etc. </span></li></ul></div><div><br /></div></div><div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">7. Nitin Gadkari lays foundation stone of 11 National Highways in Madhya Pradesh</span></b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Union Minister, Nitin Gadkari has laid the foundation stone for 11 National Highways in Madhya Pradesh.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The total length of these highways is 534 k.m. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The total cost is Rs. 5722 crores.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">By this, Ujjain-Dewas industrial corridor will develop and new opportunities for employment will be generated.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">8. Govt. has launched Purple Revolution in Jammu & Kashmir</span></b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Govt. has launched Purple Revolution in Jammu & Kashmir for the production of Lavender as Doda brand product, to promote lavender under, the "One District, One Product" initiative.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">It was decided by the Union Minister of Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, who chaired the District Development Coordination & Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meetings of several districts in J&K.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Lavender cultivation is practiced in almost all the districts of J&K.</span></li></ul><div><br /></div><div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>9. Tamil Nadu launched skill development scheme for the students.</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu has launched a skill development scheme for the students named, ' Naan Muthalvan - Ulagai Vellum Ilaiya Tamilagam' which means ' I am the first - the youngest Tamil Nadu to conquer the world'.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The aim of the scheme is to improve the educational skills, knowledge, talent, and efficiency of 10 lakh young people annually.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The students will also be given modern-day coding & robotics classes.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Experts will mentor them on physical health and behavior.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The guidance centers will be set up in schools.</span></li></ul><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Tamil Nadu - </span></b></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Governor - R.N Ravi</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Chief Minister - M.K. Stalin</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Capital - Chennai</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>10. Assam declared entire state as 'Disturbed Area' for 6 months</b></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The Assam govt. has declared the entire state as 'disturbed area' for 6 months as per the powers conferred under Section 3 of Armed Forces ( Special Powers) Act 1958.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>11. MeitY ties up with Google </b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology has tied up with Google to train early to mid-stage Indian startups in making apps and games for the global market.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">100 startups are selected among 400 applications following an in-depth selection process.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">This is done under the program Appscale Academy launched by MeitY.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>12. Google launches its Play Pass Subscription Service in India</b></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The service offers access to many of the best android apps and games without ads or in-app purchases.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The service was first launched in the U.S.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>13. Jammu & Kashmir celebrated 'Herath Mahotsav'</b></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Herath or Nigth of Shiva(Hara), also known as Mahashivratri is celebrated in Jammu & Kashmir by the Kashmiri Pandits.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The festival is celebrated on the 13th day of the 'Trayodashi' or the dark half of the month of Phalguna (Hindu Calender), between February & March.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Kashmiri Pandits celebrate the festival by distributing walnuts in honor of Hindu deities.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Whereas the rest of the nation celebrates Mahashivratri on the 14th of Phalguna month.</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>14. Union Rural Development Minister launched 'Lokpal App' for MGNREGA</b></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Union Rural Development Minister, Giriraj Singh has launched 'Lokpal App' for Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>15. Karnataka approves 48 industrial projects worth Rs. 2,062 Crore</b></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The Karnataka State Govt. has approved 48 industrial projects worth Rs. 2,062 crore, which is expected to provide employment to over 6,393 people.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The clearance for the projects was given at the State level Single Window Clearance Committee (SLSWCC) meeting chaired by Large & Medium Scale Industries Minister Murugesh Nirani.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The new investments are Rockwell Collins India Enterprise of Raytheon Group, Nithin Sai Agrotech, etc.</span></li></ul></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">16. PM Modi to inaugurate Pune Metro Rail Project</span></b></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">P.M. Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 12 Km. long Pune Metro Rail Project.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The foundation stone of the project was laid by the P.M on 24th December 2016.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">He will also lay the foundation stone of various other developmental projects in Pune.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>17. Telangana to extend necessary help for Transgender Community</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The Telangana State Govt. will set up 'Ashrams' to give shelter to the transgender community.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">A draft will also be prepared to ensure the safety and security of the community.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Self-employment training programs will also be organized soon in the state for the community.</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>18. Countries Finalize MoU on BBIN MVA</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Bangladesh, Bhutan, India & Nepal (BBIN) finalized the Memorandum of Understanding on Motor Vehicles Agreement (MVA).</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">To enable seamless movement between the countries for facilitating trade and people-to-people connect.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Bhutan participated in the meeting as an observer.</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>19. Ladakh School Education Department gets CBSE affiliation</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Ladakh School Education Department got the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) affiliated.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Earlier, it was affiliated with the Jammu & Kashmir Board of School Education.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>20. Language Certificate Selfie Programme</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The Ministry of Education has launched the Bhasha Sangam Mobile App with the aim of starting the Bhasha Certificate Selfie Initiative/ Language Certificate Selfie Programme.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">To encourage people to upload their selfies with the certificate from their Social Media Accounts using the #BhashaCertificateSelfie.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Bhasha Sangam Mobile App was launched by the Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan on 31 October to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The people can learn 100+ sentences of daily use in 22 scheduled Indian languages.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>21. Delhi to get first E-waste Eco Park</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">To recycle and remanufacture 2 lakh tonnes of e-waste which Delhi produces every year.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">It will be done in a safe and scientific manner.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>22. "Jharokha", Compendium of Indian Handicraft/ Handloom, art & Culture</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The Ministry of Culture & Ministry of Textiles is together organizing "Jharokha", Compendium of Indian Handicraft/ Handloom, art & Culture, as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">This is a PAN India celebration that will be held at 16 locations in 13 States and UTs.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The first event which is organized at Rani Kamlapati Railway Station Bhopal, M.P., celebrates womanhood and contributions of women in the field of art, craft, and culture.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>23. Chhattisgarh has launched 'Kaushalya Matritva Yojana'.</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The scheme aims to assist in the upbringing and educaion of girl child.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Under the scheme, the mothers will be eligible for one time payment assistance of Rs. 5000 on the birth of second girl child.</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>24. 'Dan-e-Pension' Campaign under the PM Shram Yogi Maan Dhan Yojana</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Under the scheme, the citizens can donate premium amount to the pension fund of their immediate supporting employees like domestic workers, drivers, helpers etc.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The program is part of various initiative launched by the Ministry of Labor in the Iconic Week celebrations from 7 March to 13 March 2022.</span></li></ul><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">25. 'SAMARTH' Campaign for Women</span></b></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises has launched 'SAMARTH' entrepreneurship campaign for women.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">To provide skill development and market development support to women in the financial year 2022-23.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">To train more than 7500 women candidates from rural and suburban areas.</span></li></ul></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">26. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue unveiled in Pune</span></b></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">P.M. Narendra Modi has unveiled a tall statue of the Great Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Pune..</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The statue is 9.5 feet high and is made up of 1,850 kg of gunmetal.</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div><p></p>Nidhi Agrawalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18125912750364822603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6194474182768502743.post-43082321997596222552022-03-11T09:03:00.007+05:302022-03-11T13:10:03.801+05:30March 2022: International Affairs<p style="text-align: center;"> <b style="font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><u>March 2022: International Affairs</u></b></p><p><span><span style="font-size: medium;">This article contains international affairs that took place in March 2022. This article will be daily updated for the students of govt. exams, banking exams, or any other one-day exams and will also be helpful for UPSC & State PSC aspirants. We will also provide pdfs for all the material for free. </span></span></p><p><span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDtl8x79ZHPkU0pcFun6fMyoJrsPEn2SEeyFgDgSe5_-1QVzuUTDgXYzho5cygBf0CpaSsIxVNPC62ucpv2xE08CM0nVBx-tRKSBws0HwjYIu0u5lhmeXxGfjFLxx6dr1F0zzMVINM-HjgcuPFP5uyjfkO6XX_GIV0m1S9M9-8KbynPGQTnxc8qdwD=s608" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="March 2022: International Affairs" border="0" data-original-height="430" data-original-width="608" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDtl8x79ZHPkU0pcFun6fMyoJrsPEn2SEeyFgDgSe5_-1QVzuUTDgXYzho5cygBf0CpaSsIxVNPC62ucpv2xE08CM0nVBx-tRKSBws0HwjYIu0u5lhmeXxGfjFLxx6dr1F0zzMVINM-HjgcuPFP5uyjfkO6XX_GIV0m1S9M9-8KbynPGQTnxc8qdwD=w400-h283" title="March 2022: International Affairs" width="400" /></a></span></div><span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1. Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited to introduce next-generation multi-terabit India-Asia-Xpress undersea cable system in the Maldives.</b></span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">This new subsea cable system will connect the Maldives, directly with world's major internet hubs in India & Singapore.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Undersea cable systems along with data centre supports 5G & the digital economy that builds large integrated capacities to enable India's digital ecosystem.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">RJIL has also built another subsea cable system India-Europe-Xpress, that connects Mumbai & Milan.</span></li></ul><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">2. JICA approves Rs. 1000 crore project to clean Mula, Mutha rivers of Pune</span></b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The Mula & Mutha rivers are the most polluted rivers in the city of Pune, which later meets Krishna river in Western Ghats and drains into Bay of Berngal.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has approved the project worth Rs. 1000 crores to clean these rivers.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>JICA -:</b></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">President - Shinichi Kitaoka</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Founced - 1974</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Head Quarter - Tokyo, Japan</span></li></ul><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">3. U.S imposes USD 55 million upon National Bank of Pakistan</span></b></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The Federal Reserve Board imposes penalties against the bank for violations in monetary schemes.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">National Bank of Pakistan is a subsidiary of the State Bank of Pakistan which is the Central Bank of Pakistan.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">This happens when Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan was returning from a visit to Russia amid the Russia-Ukraine war crisis.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>4. EU bans 7 Russian Banks from SWIFT</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The European Union has banned 7 Russian banks from the Society for World-Wide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) global system that underpins cross-border payments.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">However, two banks are exempted from its 1. Gazprombank 2. Sberbank</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">These two banks play a central role in managing the payment system.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>5. World Bank announced $1 billion in aid to Afghanistan</b></span></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The World Bank has announced $1 billion humanitarian aid for the people of Afghanistan.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The money will go to the UN agencies and international NGOs, by not giving it to the Taliban rulers in the country.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>6. North Korea launched a new ballistic missile</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">North Korea recently launched a new ballistic missile with an altitude of about 390 miles and a range of 190 miles</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>7. Swiss Airlines to use fuel made from Sunlight</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Swiss International Airlines will become the first airlines in the world to use fuel made from sunlight.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The Swiss International Airlines and its parent company Lufthansa Group have agreed to use the solar aviation fuel of Synhelion.</span></li></ul><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">8. China raised defense budget by $230 billion</span></b></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">China raised its defense budget by 7.1% to $230 billion from last year's $209 billion.</span></li><li>According to China, most of the spending increases would go for the welfare of the troops.</li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>9. Bangladesh signed agreements with ADB for two loans</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Bangladesh has signed two separate agreements with Asian Development Bank for two loans worth $ 292 million.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>10. Canada approves world's first plant-based Covid-19 Vaccine</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Covifenz, the world's first plant-based covid-19 vaccine, got approval from the Canadian govt. for use.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The vaccine is jointly developed by Medicago Inc., Phillip Morris, & GlaxoSmithKline Plc.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>11. Germany to host the virtual meeting of G7 Agriculture Ministers</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The meeting will be held to explore the implications of the conflict between Russia & Ukraine on Global Food Security.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>12. Iran successfully test fired 2nd military satellite 'Noor-2'</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has successfully test fired 2nd military satellite 'Noor-2' into an orbit to an altitude of 500 Km above the Earth.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Noor means light in Persian language.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The first military satellite was launched in April 2020 into an orbit of 425 Km above the Earth.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>13. 5th United Nations Environment Assembly hosted by UNEP</b></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The 5th United Nations Environment Assembly has hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme in Nairobi, Kenya.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Aim was to " strengthen actions for nature to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals".</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div><p></p>Nidhi Agrawalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18125912750364822603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6194474182768502743.post-62838530987653074242022-03-08T18:50:00.006+05:302022-03-09T11:59:47.269+05:30March 2022 : Obituaries<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span><b style="font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><u>March 2022: Obituaries</u></b></p><p><span><span style="font-size: medium;">This article contains obituaries of eminent persons who passed away in March 2022. This article will be daily updated for the students of govt. exams, banking exams, or any other one-day exams and will also be helpful for UPSC & State PSC aspirants. We will also provide pdfs for all the material for free. </span></span></p><p><span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjti8RJgABeqnaoh-4I4Z0Dl_fAPiYszYp4YjjXjuQHRZBr6F0AC8CyxRkfEHL8guC8FNQuaEydM_yJd7ULvA2aWBotNEM_IlPGgMLZGdl1c4Sh4mXQtCuuqUJ4biFgRZw0sU8WcOfIqr7uUIpsWkSZktv6u-jfBVpjKnwryECYELZPKxAFmEdxfvSm=s608" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="March 2022 : Obituaries" border="0" data-original-height="430" data-original-width="608" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjti8RJgABeqnaoh-4I4Z0Dl_fAPiYszYp4YjjXjuQHRZBr6F0AC8CyxRkfEHL8guC8FNQuaEydM_yJd7ULvA2aWBotNEM_IlPGgMLZGdl1c4Sh4mXQtCuuqUJ4biFgRZw0sU8WcOfIqr7uUIpsWkSZktv6u-jfBVpjKnwryECYELZPKxAFmEdxfvSm=w400-h283" title="March 2022 : Obituaries" width="400" /></a></span></div><span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1. KPAC Lalitha passed away</b></span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">She was a veteran actress in the Malayalam film industry.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">She starred in over 550 films, comprising both Malayalam and Tamil.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">She had won two National Film Awards for best-supporting actress and 4 Kerala State Film Awards.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">She was also the Chairperson of the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy for five years.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>2. A.P Minister Mekapati Gowtham Reddy, passed away</b></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">He suffered a cardiac arrest and was cremated with full state honors at Udaygiri in his native Nellore district.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>3. Joginder Kumar 'Bau' passed away</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">United Cycle and Parts Manufacturers Association (UCPMA) chairperson Joginder Kumar, also known as 'Bau' passed away.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>4. Legendary Spinner Sonny Ramadhin passed away</b></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">He was associated with West Indies's Cricket Team.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>5. Legendary Cricketer Shane Warne passed away</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Legendary Australian leg spinner Shane Warne passed away at the age of 52.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">He was appointed as the team mentor of Rajasthan Royals in Feb 2018.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">He made the Rajasthan Royals team win against the Chennai Super Kings in the inaugural edition of the IPL in 2008 as their captain.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">He made his Test Cricket debut against India on Jan. 2, 1992.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">In 2013, he was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>6. General S.F. Rodrigues passed away</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Former Chief of the Indian Army, General Sunith Francis Rodrigues has passed away.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">He also served as the Governor of Punjab from 2004 to 2010.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">He had also served two terms on the National Security Advisory Board.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>7. Mukul Arya, India's representative in Palestine passed away</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">India's Representative in Palestine, Mukul Arya, passed away.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">He was found dead inside the Indian Embassy at Ramallah in Palestine.</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div><p></p>Nidhi Agrawalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18125912750364822603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6194474182768502743.post-7998295426342851122022-03-08T18:17:00.000+05:302022-03-08T18:17:17.917+05:30March 2022: Important Books & Authors<p style="text-align: center;"> <b style="font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><u>March 2022: Books & Authors</u></b></p><p><span><span style="font-size: medium;">This article contains important Books & Authors which are currently in news in March 2022. This article will be daily updated for the students of govt. exams, banking exams, or any other one-day exams and will also be helpful for UPSC & State PSC aspirants. We will also provide pdfs for all the material for free. </span></span></p><p><span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhBcybxGoLfHijLUCJgR7uH4pIVDmxAxRzLstrx-JL2sXZitDUK77exLCYB_oY-LhSLIj7iTB9g5yjlbnyLgaCovHIYDW_7lhkI5Drl2rPKP6cGEySOoY-bfmhQCLou8K2xxNcOPct4BtC8A-5XX1vEkP10s1aNxpXgf69WVfrY3wY7fvZa0QmtLuHk=s608" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="March 2022: Important Books & Authors" border="0" data-original-height="430" data-original-width="608" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhBcybxGoLfHijLUCJgR7uH4pIVDmxAxRzLstrx-JL2sXZitDUK77exLCYB_oY-LhSLIj7iTB9g5yjlbnyLgaCovHIYDW_7lhkI5Drl2rPKP6cGEySOoY-bfmhQCLou8K2xxNcOPct4BtC8A-5XX1vEkP10s1aNxpXgf69WVfrY3wY7fvZa0QmtLuHk=w400-h283" title="March 2022: Important Books & Authors" width="400" /></a></span></div><span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>1. Book - The Great Tech Game: Shaping Geopolitics and the destinies of Nations</b></span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Author - Anirudh Suri</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>2. Book - A Little Book of India</b></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Author - Ruskin Bond</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>3. Book - Unfinished</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Author - Priyanka Chopra</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>4. Book - Ungalil Oruvan/ One Among You</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Author - M.K Stalin</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>5. Book - The Millenial Yogi</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Author - Deepam Chatterjee</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>6. Book - Udaan Ek Majdoor Bachhe Ki</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Author - Mithilesh Tiwari</span> </li></ul></div><p></p>Nidhi Agrawalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18125912750364822603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6194474182768502743.post-40677092718183528652022-03-08T14:06:00.004+05:302022-03-11T09:34:12.770+05:30March 2022: ALL REPORTS , INDICES & RANKINGS<p><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span><b style="font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><u>MARCH 2022: Reports, Indices & Rankings</u></b></p><p><span><span style="font-size: medium;">This article contains important current affairs related to reports, indices & rankings from various institutions provided in March 2022. This article will be daily updated for the students of govt. exams, banking exams, or any other one-day exams and will also be helpful for UPSC & State PSC aspirants. We will also provide pdfs for all the material for free. </span></span></p><p><span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXz1b6tke-vC3dQCkHhEWEaed6h9oXwaB1PjO3rh7v3edFWqgYLnxd9jxnC5EF71WIYk6Woz9yVEB8X0vYOxD84ZHh39naznExGk9guLgbRwK5ycwi0jXF0BY9x41ZOldlczLBq003vdnBcMOsPI5E6xpRYEcS6QojZVHTKNtr3SUjFJjsZImS-9f4=s608" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="March 2022: ALL REPORTS , INDICES & RANKINGS" border="0" data-original-height="430" data-original-width="608" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXz1b6tke-vC3dQCkHhEWEaed6h9oXwaB1PjO3rh7v3edFWqgYLnxd9jxnC5EF71WIYk6Woz9yVEB8X0vYOxD84ZHh39naznExGk9guLgbRwK5ycwi0jXF0BY9x41ZOldlczLBq003vdnBcMOsPI5E6xpRYEcS6QojZVHTKNtr3SUjFJjsZImS-9f4=w400-h283" title="March 2022: ALL REPORTS , INDICES & RANKINGS" width="400" /></a></span></div><span><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1. Sustainable Development Index 2021</b></span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The index measures the country's overall progress towards achieving the Sustainable development goals.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">India's rank is 120th in the Sustainable Development Index 2021 which is also known as Sustainable Development Report 2021.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">India got a 60.07 scores out of 100.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Last year India's rank was 117.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">This year Finland topped the index, followed by Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Belgium.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Sustainable Developmental Goals-</b></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">United Nations General Assembly on September 2015 adopted 17 Sustainable Developmental Goals as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">These 17 goals are -</span></li></ul><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">No Poverty</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Zero Hunger</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Good Health & Wellbeing</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Quality Education</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Gender Equality</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Clean Water & Sanitation</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Affordable & Clean Energy</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Decent Work & Economic Growth</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Industry Innovation & Infrastructure</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Reduced Inequalities</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Sustainable Cities & Communities</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Responsible Consumption & Production</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Climate Action</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Life below Water</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Life on Land</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Partnerships for the Goals</span></li></ol><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>2. International IP Index 2022</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">India ranked 43 out of 55 countries in the International Intellectual Property Index 2022.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">India has improved its overall score from 38.4% to 38.6%.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">It is the 10th edition of the index.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>3. The Wealth Report 2022</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The Wealth Report 2022 is released by Knight Frank.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">India ranks 3rd in terms of the largest number of billionaire population globally in 2021.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The number of ultra-high-net-worth-individuals (UHNWIs) in India grew by 11% annually to 145 billionaires in 2021, the highest percentage increase in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">UHNWIs individuals who have a net worth of US$ 30 mn or more (Rs. 226 crores).</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Bengaluru recorded the highest growth in the number of UHNWIs in 2021 from 17.1% to 352 billionaires.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">It was followed by Delhi and Mumbai in 2021.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>4. "Freedom in the World 2022 - The Global Expansion of Authoritarian Rule"</b></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The report titled "Freedom in the World 2022 - The Global Expansion of Authoritarian Rule" has released by US based NGO, Freedom House.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">According to the report, India has received 66 marks out of 100 marks in 2022 and thereby remains in the category of 'Partly Free Country' in terms of democracy and society in the second consecutive row.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">In 2021, India got 67 marks out of 100 and was in the same category.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The worst scoring countries are, South Sudan, Syria, Tibet, Turkmenistan, Eritrea, & North Korea.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Top Scoring countries are - New Zealand, Canada, Uruguay, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Ireland, Denmark.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Finland, Sweden & Norway achieved perfect 100 score in the category.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">3 countries uplifted to the category of free countries in 2022 which makes overall 85 countries in the Free Countries category.</span></li></ul></div><div><br /></div></div><p></p>Nidhi Agrawalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18125912750364822603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6194474182768502743.post-21781928551752052192022-03-08T12:51:00.007+05:302022-03-11T13:22:40.805+05:30March 2022: Sports Affairs<p style="text-align: center;"> <b style="font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><u>MARCH 2022: SPORTS AFFAIRS</u></b></p><p><span><span style="font-size: medium;">This article contains important sports-related current affairs of March 2022. This article will be daily updated for the students of govt. exams, banking exams, or any other one-day exams and will also be helpful for UPSC & State PSC aspirants. We will also provide pdfs for all the material for free. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqq7JSyiYxfL8VedWEXzx_EQ9TasaJeyh_g52qkMkGlsaMJT9KxFaS97ywshjmsyD50BTiaIvkdEYkrWxQtJEf288AQPxAIkX9xOuZXgHGIt-OFh1IGx5K5kxY5iWA5f2lkSzl1m4k-qmayeqZ_igKHnxcEbG7qIO-WE2gIhBzquCkX2IEYdpiFwSq=s608" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="March 2022: Sports Affairs" border="0" data-original-height="430" data-original-width="608" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqq7JSyiYxfL8VedWEXzx_EQ9TasaJeyh_g52qkMkGlsaMJT9KxFaS97ywshjmsyD50BTiaIvkdEYkrWxQtJEf288AQPxAIkX9xOuZXgHGIt-OFh1IGx5K5kxY5iWA5f2lkSzl1m4k-qmayeqZ_igKHnxcEbG7qIO-WE2gIhBzquCkX2IEYdpiFwSq=w400-h283" title="March 2022: Sports Affairs" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1. Carlos Alcaras won Rio Open Tennis</b></span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Carlos Alcaraz of Spain has won the Rio Open Tennis by defeating Diego Schwartzman of Argentina.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The Rio Open is played on outdoor clay courts at the Jockey Club Brasileiro in Rio De Janerio, Brazil.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>2. IPL 2022 edition to begin on 26 March 2022</b></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">IPL President Brijesh Patel confirms that the 15th edition of IPL 2022 will begin on 26 March 2022.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">This year 10 teams will play in the tournament.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">This year two teams are added Lucknow Super Giants & Gujrat Titans.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">There will be 74 matches that will be played at Wankhede Stadium & Brabourne Stadium of Mumbai, Navi Mumbai's D Y Patil Ground & Pune's Gahunje Stadium.</span></li></ul><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">3. South Asian Athletic Federation (SAAF) Championship to be hosted in Nagaland</span></b></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">This is the 56th National Cross-Country championship.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">It will be held from 26th March 2022.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The name of the Mascot is Akimji- a connotation of the word AMBITION derived from the Sumi dialect of Naga Tribe which exemplifies the ambition of the new generation of </span><span style="font-size: medium;">Naga youth.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>4. India's R. Pragganandhaa defeated Magnus Carlsen in Chess tournament</b></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The Indian Chess grandmaster R. Pragganandhaa defeated Norway's Chess master Magnus Carlsen.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">He is only the third grandmaster of India to win against Carlsen, the first two were Vishwanathan Anand & Pentala Harikrishna.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>5. BCCI ropes in RuPay as IPL's Official Partner</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has roped in RuPay as an official partner of the Indian Premier League for the next two seasons.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Other Official partners are Dream11, Unacademy, Cred & Upstox.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The title sponsorship is picked by the Tata Group by replacing Chinese company Vivo.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>6. ICC Women's World Cup to begin in New Zealand</b></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">New Zealand to host the 12th ICC Women's World Cup from 4th March 2022.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The participating teams are Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa & West Indies.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The Women's ODI World Cup was first held in 1973 which is cricket's oldest world championship whereas the Men's ODI World Cup was first held in 1975.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>7. Southeast Asian Games to be held in Vietnam</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The 31st Southeast Asian games will be held in Vietnam from 12 May to 23 May, 2022.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">It is the largest sporting event in Southeast Asia.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">It is biennial event.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">It will have 40 sports with 526 events and 10,000 participants.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Vietnam's capital Hanoi will be the main destination.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Motto - "For a Stronger South Asia".</span></li></ul><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">8. Mirabai Chanu won gold at the Singapore Weightlifting International 2022</span></b></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Indian weightlifter, Mirabai Chanu has won the gold medal in the 55 Kg category at the Singapore Weightlifting International 2022.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">She has also won the silver medal in the Tokyo Olympics 2020.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>9. Ashwin overtakes Kapil Dev's 434 Test Wickets</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The veteran Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwani overtook Kapil Dev's 434 Test wicket by taking his 435th test wicket on day 3 of the ongoing match between India & Sri Lanka at Mohali.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">He became India's 2nd highest wicket-taker after legendary Kapil Dev.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>10. Hockey India announces list of 33 players for India 'A' Men's & Women's core probables</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Former Indian Men's Hockey Team Captain Sardar Singh will be the coach of India 'A' Men's side.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Former Indian Men's Hockey Team Forward and two-time Olympian Deepak Thakur will be the coach of India 'A' Women's side.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>11. India won gold in ISSF World Cup in Cairo</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">India's Saurabh Chaudhary has won the gold medal in 10m Air Pistol event in International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) World Cup held in Cairo, Egypt.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">This is his 3rd ISSF World Cup gold & first in the new format.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>12. Para Archer Pooja Jaatyan won silver at World Championships</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">She has become the first Indian to win a silver medal in an individual section of the Para World Championships.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">This was the 13th World Para Archery Championships that took place in Dubai, UAE.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>13. International Olympic Committee withdraws Olympic Order Award from Russia</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">In the midst of the war between Russia & Ukraine, the International Olympic Committee has withdrawn the Olympic Order Award from Russian President Vladimir Putin.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>14. Rafael Nadal won the singles title of the Mexican Open 2022</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The Spanish tennis player, Rafael Nadal has won the single title of the Mexican Open 2022.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">This is his 3rd title in 2022.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">He also won Australian Open 2022 for his record 21st Grand Slam singles title.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">He also won his first title in Mexico when he was 18 and thereby holds the record for the youngest as well as oldest tournament winner in history.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The Mexican Open is an ATP 500-level tournament played on hard courts.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>15. FIFA & UEFA suspends Russia from all competitions</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The International Football Federation, FIFA & its European affiliate UEFA has suspended Russian clubs and its national teams from all competitions for an indefinite period.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The suspension took place because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>16. Sadia Tariq won gold in Wushu Stars Championship</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Indian Wushu player Sadia Tariq has won the gold medal in the junior tournament of the Wushu Stars Championship which took place in Moscow, Russia.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">She hails from Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">She has also been a gold medallist in the Junior National Wushu Championship for the past two years.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Wushu is the collective term for the martial art practices that originated and developed in China.</span></li></ul></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b> 17. Mithali Raj becomes first Woman Player to participate in 6 World Cups</b></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The veteran Indian Cricket Player, Batter, Indian Women's Cricket Team Captain Mithali Raj has become the first woman cricket player to participate in 6 ODI World Cups.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">She made her ODI World Cup debut in 2000 and then also participated in 2005, 2009, 2013, 2017, and now in 2022.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">She is only the 2nd cricket player after Sachin Tendulkar to achieve this milestone.</span></li></ul><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">18. Craig Ervine becomes full-time limited-overs captain of Zimbabwe Cricket Team</span></b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Also, Sean Williams will continue to lead the Test Side.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>19. Ravindra Jadeja World's Number 1 All Rounder in the ICC Test Rankings</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">2nd is Jason Holder and 3rd is Ravichandran Ashwin.</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>20. Priyanka Nutkki, 23rd Female Chess Grand Master of India</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Priyanka Nutkki, age 19, has become the 23rd Female Chess Grand Master of India, in the 47th National Women's Chess Championship of the MPL.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">She belongs to Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div><div><br /></div><p></p>Nidhi Agrawalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18125912750364822603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6194474182768502743.post-40472534403156785992022-03-08T09:58:00.001+05:302022-03-11T09:09:08.569+05:30March 2022 Appointments & Brand Ambassadors<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>MARCH 2022: Appointments & Brand Ambassadors</u></b></span></p><p><span><span style="font-size: medium;">This article contains important appointments, brand ambassadors appointed in March 2022. This article will be daily updated for the students of govt. exams, banking exams or any other one-day exams and will also be helpful for UPSC & State PSC aspirants. We will also provide pdfs for all the material for free. </span></span></p><p><span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgk5QJ1B8NtQgmppnmMexPgFCjjBVE38ytcrVHmILrCLzODTiNYnYn0_9aicLDVMVmmzTJZLO_zkV2VGRDgMsoFPdW6ah0H3hVRFS2HQqSkl7yHnficulJd7H9DJiRYrZNfZqPW01bPn_CRMoIVyCZ8Aq_mFgExBVmpWFCpaCZQZNmiPSkKr13_qerj=s608" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="March 2022 Appointments & Brand Ambassadors" border="0" data-original-height="430" data-original-width="608" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgk5QJ1B8NtQgmppnmMexPgFCjjBVE38ytcrVHmILrCLzODTiNYnYn0_9aicLDVMVmmzTJZLO_zkV2VGRDgMsoFPdW6ah0H3hVRFS2HQqSkl7yHnficulJd7H9DJiRYrZNfZqPW01bPn_CRMoIVyCZ8Aq_mFgExBVmpWFCpaCZQZNmiPSkKr13_qerj=w400-h283" title="March 2022 Appointments & Brand Ambassadors" width="400" /></a></span></div><span><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1. Chairman of International Rubber Study Group</b></span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">K.N. Raghvan has been appointed as the Chairman of International Rubber Study Group.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">He will be appointed for two years.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">H is currently the Executive Director of Indian Rubber Board & Head of the Indian Delegation of International Rubber Study Group (IRSG)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>IRSG Formed</b> - 1944</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Headquarter</b> - Singapore</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>2. New Brand Ambassador of 'Thums Up'</b></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Shahrukh Khan will be the next brand ambassador of the cold drink brand 'Thums Up'.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Thums Up has been owned by the brand 'Coca Cola' in 1993.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Earlier he was associated with the cold drink brand 'Pepsi'.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>3. Chairman of the Board of the Hindustan Unilever Limited</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Nitin Paranjpe has been appointed as the Non- Executive Chairman of the Board of the Hindustan Unilever Limited w.e.f 31 March 2022.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">He is currently operating as the Chief Operating Officer of Unilever (the British company which is the parent company of HUL)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>HUL -:</b></span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Founded </b>- 17 Oct. 1933</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Headquarter</b> - Mumbai, Maharashtra</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>CEO </b>- Sanjiv Mehta</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Subsidiaries </b>- Lakme Cosmetics, Kwality Walls, etc. </span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>4. New CEO of Jet Airways</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Sanjeev Kapoor becomes the new Chief Executive Officer of Jet Airways.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">He has also served as the Chief Operating Officer of the Spice Jet & Chief Strategy and Commercial Officer at Vistara.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">He was also the chairman of the Oberoi Hotels.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Jet Airways-</b></span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Founded</b> - 1 April 1992</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>HQ </b> - Mumbai</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Founder </b> - Naresh Goyal</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>5. Vidya Balan becomes brand ambassador of Bharti AXA Life Insurance</b></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The famous Bollywood actress Vidya Balan becomes the brand ambassador of Bharti Axa Life Insurance.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">She will help promote the #DoTheSmartThing Campaign of Bharti Axa Life Insurance.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>6. MD & CEO of IDBI</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Mr. Rakesh Sharma has been reappointed as the MD & CEO of Industrial Development Bank of India for a period of three years w.e.f 19 March 2022.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>7. Brand Ambassador of Dish TV</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Rishabh Pant becomes the new brand ambassador of Dish TV.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>8. New 'Commanding-in-chief' of the Western Command of the Air Force</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Air Marshal Srikumar Prabhakaran became the new 'Commanding-in-Chief' of the Western Command of the Air Force based in Delhi.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>9. First Women Chairman of SEBI</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Madhabi Puri Buch has become the first women chairman of the Securities & Exchange Board of India.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">She has replaced Ajay Tyagi.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>10. Twitter's Public Policy team in India will be led by?</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Samiran Gupta will lead Twitter's Public Policy team in India.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>11. CEO of 'National e-governance division'</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Abhishek Singh has been appointed as the new CEO of 'National e-Governance Division.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">He is a 1995 batch IAS Officer and CEO of Digital India Corporation.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>12. First Black Women Judge of US Supreme Court</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Ketanji Brown Jackson has become the first black women judge of the US Supreme Court.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>13. New Chairman of the Executive Committee of 'National Assessment & Accreditation Council'</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Prof. Bhushan Patwardhan has become the new chairman of the executive committee of the 'National Assessment & Accreditation Council'.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The appointment was made by the University Grants Commission (UGC).</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>14. New MD & CEO of LIC Mutual Fund</b></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">TS Ramakrishnan becomes the new MD & CEO of LIC Mutual Fund.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>15. New Brand Ambassador of 'WinZO'</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">The renowned cricketer M.S Dhoni has become the new brand ambassador of the online gaming platform 'WinZO'.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>16. New CEO of Yash Raj Films</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Akshaya Widhani has become the new CEO of Yash Raj Films.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Yash Raj Films is one of the largest film production and distribution companies in India.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">It was founded in 1970 by Yash Raj Chopra.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>17. Vice President of Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">World Bank India Director Junaid Kamal Ahmed has been named as the Vice-President of the International lending agency MIGA.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">He will be only the 2nd Bangladeshi to hold such a position.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>18. New MD of Syngenta</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Susheel Kumar has been appointed as the new Managing Director of the Agriculture firm Syngenta India.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>19. New Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Justice M.M Shrivastava became new Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>20. Deputy Managing Director of SBI</b></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">State Bank of India has appointed Nitin Chugh as the Deputy Managing Director of SBI to run the digital banking operations.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Previously, he was the CEO of Ujjivan Small Finance Bank.</span></li></ul><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">21. New Appointment in Singapore FATF Presidency</span></b></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">T. Rajkumar is appointed as the new President of the Singapore FATF (Financial Action Task Force).</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Recently, UAE was put into its grey list.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Notably, Pakistan has maintained its position in the grey list of the FATF along with Turkey which was included in the list last year.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><p></p>Nidhi Agrawalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18125912750364822603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6194474182768502743.post-4604271546260284942022-03-04T13:40:00.010+05:302022-03-11T13:06:25.077+05:30March 2022: List of Important Days & Events with themes<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u> March 2022: List of Important Days & Events with themes</u></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>This article has information regarding all the national and international days of March 2022, which will be useful for all the competitive exams. </span><span style="text-align: left;"> This article will be daily updated for the students of govt. exams, banking exams, or any other one-day exams and will also be helpful for UPSC & State PSC aspirants. We will also provide pdfs for all the material for free. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvm2M6fW4AN1bDqGDUuCQCcE2nPVrmYsQtBCaRC2cldq2B6gTI_hqeYC9BBG0LXtdBDJvqUmsDFQiciwRdTr28y2d5ZwtaK42UJlvjz1tbRAXanbWtp43U-AYJfQgxUyslOzLOaCFOug4AANiCIitqaiSFUbCO2r3DaCnAUmC_nh7mwONu0E6AlYA7=s608" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="March 2022: List of Important Days & Events with themes" border="0" data-original-height="430" data-original-width="608" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvm2M6fW4AN1bDqGDUuCQCcE2nPVrmYsQtBCaRC2cldq2B6gTI_hqeYC9BBG0LXtdBDJvqUmsDFQiciwRdTr28y2d5ZwtaK42UJlvjz1tbRAXanbWtp43U-AYJfQgxUyslOzLOaCFOug4AANiCIitqaiSFUbCO2r3DaCnAUmC_nh7mwONu0E6AlYA7=w400-h283" title="March 2022: List of Important Days & Events with themes" width="400" /></a></b></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /><u><br /></u></b></span><p></p><p><br /></p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">1. 1st March - Zero Discrimination Day</span></b></p><p> <span style="font-size: medium;"> Purpose - To inspire people to live with dignity, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, skin colour, </span><span style="font-size: medium;">height, weight, etc.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Theme 2022 - "Remove Laws that harm, create laws that empower".</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>2. 1st March - World Civil Defence Day</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Purpose - To pay tribute to the efforts of national services responsible for the fight against </span><span style="font-size: large;">disasters.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> International Civil Defence Organisation started celebrating this </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> day from 1990.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Theme 2022 - "Uniting the world's leading industry specialist for the safety and security of </span><span style="font-size: medium;">future generations".</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>3. 1st March - March 8 - International Women's Day Week </b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>4. 1st March - March 7 - Janaushadhi Diwas Week</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Theme 2022 - "Jan Aushadhi- Jan Upyogi"</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>5. 3rd March - World Wildlife Day</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Purpose - To raise awareness & celebrate the world's wild animals and plants.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Theme 2022 - "Recovering Key Species for ecosystem restoration".</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>6. 3rd March - World Hearing Day</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Purpose - To raise awareness about how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote </span><span style="font-size: medium;">hearing care across the world.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Theme 2022 - "To hear for life, listen with care"</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>7. 4th March - National Safety Day</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Purpose - The first National Safety Dam campaign was launched in 1972 and has been held </span><span style="font-size: medium;">annually.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> This is 51st NSD.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> The purpose is to raise public awareness of all safety principles including road safety, work place safety, human health safety, & environmental safety.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Theme 2022 - "Nurture Young Minds"</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>8. 4h March - World Obesity Day</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Celebrated by - World Obesity Federation, an NGO in official relations with WHO.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Purpose - To improve the world's understanding, prevention, and treatment of obesity.</span></p><p> Theme 2022 - 'Everybody needs to act'</p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>9. 8th March - International Women's Day</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Purpose - To achieve the social, economic, cultural, & political achievements of women.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> The purple colour symbolizes women internationally.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Theme 2022 - 'Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow'.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>10. 9th March - No Smoking Day</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> This day is celebrated every year on the 2nd Wednesday of March. This time 2nd Wednesday of March 2022 falls on 9th March 2022.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Purpose - To raise awareness about the negative health effects of tobacco via </span><span style="font-size: medium;">smoking.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> To encourage people all over the world to quit smoking.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Theme 2022 - ' Don't take stress to quit smoking'</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>11. 10th March - CISF Raising Day</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Purpose - The Central Industrial Security Force was set up on 10th March 1969, with the Act of Parliament.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> It works under the Ministry of Home Affairs and works for seaways, airways, and some of the major installations in India.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Headquarter - Delhi, India</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p>Nidhi Agrawalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18125912750364822603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6194474182768502743.post-87826735310279991662022-03-04T13:06:00.002+05:302022-03-04T13:06:25.911+05:30February 2022 : List of Important days & Events, with Themes <p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u><b>February 2022: List of Important Days & Events with Themes</b></u></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1. 1st Feb - Indian Coast Guard Day</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Purpose - On 2021, it celebrated its 46th Raising Day.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> The interim Indian Coast Guard first came into being on 1st February 1977.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> It is the 4th largest coast guard in the world and comes under the Ministry of Defence.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Director-General - Virender Singh Pathania</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Headquarter - New Delhi</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Motto - Vayam Rakshamah</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>2. 2nd Feb - World Wetlands Day</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Purpose - This day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2nd Feb </span><span style="font-size: large;">1971 in Ramsar, Iran.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> The day was first celebrated in 1997.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Theme 2022 - " Wetlands Action for People & Nature"</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>3. 4th Feb - World Cancer Day</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Purpose - Celebrated by WHO to aware people of the disease, cancer, and how</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> to cure it.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Theme 2022 - "Close the Care Gap".</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">4. 4th Feb - International Day of Human Fraternity</span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Purpose - To raise awareness about different cultures & religions, or beliefs and </span><span style="font-size: large;">the promotion </span><span style="font-size: large;">of tolerance.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>5. 6th Feb - International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Purpose - To spread awareness and educate people about the consequences and problems that </span><span style="font-size: large;">females faced due to genital mutilation.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> In 2012, the UN General Assembly designated Feb 6th as the International Day of Zero </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> The main aim of the day is to end female genital mutilation in one decade. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">5. 8th Feb - Safe Internet Day</span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> It is observed on the 2nd day of the 2nd Week of February.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Purpose - To make the internet a safer and better place for all, mainly for children and young </span><span style="font-size: large;">people.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>6. 10th Feb - National Deworming Day</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Purpose - To eradicate intestinal worms also known as Soil Transmitted Helminths (STH), </span><span style="font-size: large;">among children in the age group of 1-19 years.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> It was an initiative of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, GoI </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> to make every</span><span style="font-size: large;"> child worm free in the country.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>7. 11th Feb - International Day of Women & Girls in Science</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Purpose - To recognize the role of women and girls in science.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>8. 12th Feb - National Productivity Day/ National Productivity Week</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Purpose - To promote productivity culture in India.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> It is celebrated by the National Productivity Council (NPC) under the ministry of </span><span style="font-size: large;">commerce & industry.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> National Productivity Week is celebrated between 12-18 feb.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Theme 2022 - "Self Reliance through Productivity".</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>9. 12th Feb - Lincoln Day/ Birth Anniversary of Abraham Lincoln</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> He was the most popular president in the U.S.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>10. 13th Feb - Sarojini Naidu Birth Anniversary/National Women's Day</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> She was the first Indian woman President of the Indian National Congress.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> She was also the first woman governor of the U.P (Uttar Pradesh earlier known as </span><span style="font-size: large;">United Province).</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>11. 13th Feb - World Radio Day</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Theme 2022 - "Radio & Trust"</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>12. 14th Feb - Saint Valentine's Day</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>13. 20th Feb - World Day of Social Justice</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Purpose - To encourage people to see how social justice affects poverty eradication.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> To achieve full employement and support for social integration.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Theme 2022 - "Achieving Social Justice through formal employment"</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>14. 21st Feb - International Mother Language Day</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Purpose - To aware of the diversity of the language and its variety.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> This day promotes the awareness of language and cultural diversity </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> across the </span><span style="font-size: large;">world.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> On November 1999, it was first announced by UNESCO.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Theme 2022 - "Using technology for multilingual learning: Challenges & Opportunities"</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>15. 22nd Feb - World Scout Day</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Purpose - Birth Anniversary of Lord Baden Powell, the pioneer of Scouting.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">16. 24th Feb - Central Excise Day</span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Purpose - To encourage the employees of the excise department to carry out the central excise </span><span style="font-size: large;">duty in a better way to prevent corruption in the manufacturing business </span><span style="font-size: large;">out the best possible exercise services in India.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>17. 25th Feb - 3rd Anniversary of National War Memorial</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>18. 26th Feb - Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> He was born on dashmi of the Krishna Paksh of Falgun (according to hindu </span><span style="font-size: large;">calender) which comes on 26th Feb this year.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> He was the founder of Arya Samaj.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>19. 27th Feb - World NGO Day</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Purpose - To recognize, celebrate & honour all non-governmental & non-profit organisations.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>20. 27th Feb - National Protein Day</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Purpose - To raise awareness about protein deficiency and encourage people to include </span><span style="font-size: large;">macronutrient in their diet.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Theme 2022 - Food Futurism</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>22. 28th Feb - National Science Day</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Purpose - To marks the discovery of the Raman Effect by Indian physicist Sir C.V. Raman.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> He got the Nobel Prize in Physics for the Raman Effect in 1930.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Theme 2022 - "Integrated Approach in S&T for Sustainable Future".</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p>Nidhi Agrawalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18125912750364822603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6194474182768502743.post-50715557960093047272021-09-27T10:05:00.005+05:302021-09-27T10:05:58.582+05:30October 2021 : List of Important days & Events, with Themes <p> 1. 1st October - World Vegetarian Day</p><p> Aim - " To promote the joy, compassion & life-enhancing possibilities of Vegetarianism"</p><p> History - The North American Vegetarian Society, in 1977, first launched a world-wide mission </p><p> to promote vegetarianism, after that it was continued by International Vegetarian </p><p> Union in the year 1978. </p><p> Theme - Not decided yet.</p><p> (2021)</p><p><br /></p><p>2. 1st October - International Day for Older Persons</p><p> Aim - To focus on the well being of older persons in the society.</p><p> Theme - "Digital Equity for all Ages"</p><p> (2021)</p><p><br /></p><p>3. 1st October - International Coffee Day</p><p>4. 2nd October - International Day of Non-Violence</p><p> Aim - It is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi who played an </p><p> important role in India's Indepencence.</p><p> His one of the main principles was Non-Violence.</p><p> On 15 June 2007, United Nations General Assemble adopted the resolution of </p><p> establishing the International Day of Non- Violence on 2nd October every year.</p><p><br /></p><p>5. 3rd October - German Unity Day</p><p> Aim - To mark the nation's reunification.</p><p> History - On 3rd October 1990, the Federal Republic of Germany & the Democratic Republic </p><p> of Germany were united as single Federal Germany.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Nidhi Agrawalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18125912750364822603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6194474182768502743.post-55631533157740729782021-06-09T22:20:00.003+05:302021-06-09T22:20:52.753+05:30BIRSA MUNDA : THE TRIBAL HERO, WARRIOR & GOD<h2 style="text-align: center;"><u> BIRSA MUNDA : THE TRIBAL HERO, WARRIOR & GOD</u></h2><div><u><br /></u></div><div><br /><u><br /></u><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7j23LqmlOZSgDULGQ72rRkS_UJP6tWOnfIApasLOkTjTPTnOFOtDuJcYBbpWzLchJstmrDAGn6-BylHVp2yn7Z2xCdSNEWZpkY-G9F5Qbt4jhZq2-l3PD3djUE14Ap2H2q8VrT6CsL9w/s559/Ang.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="BIRSA MUNDA UPSC" border="0" data-original-height="447" data-original-width="559" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7j23LqmlOZSgDULGQ72rRkS_UJP6tWOnfIApasLOkTjTPTnOFOtDuJcYBbpWzLchJstmrDAGn6-BylHVp2yn7Z2xCdSNEWZpkY-G9F5Qbt4jhZq2-l3PD3djUE14Ap2H2q8VrT6CsL9w/w400-h320/Ang.jpg" title="BIRSA MUNDA UPSC" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><b>BIRTH OF BIRSA MUNDA-</b></h3><p style="text-align: justify;">Birsa Munda was born on 15 November 1875 at Ulihatu village of Lohardaga district of Bengal Presidency which is now known as Khunti district in Ranchi, Jharkhand.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">His parent's name was Karmi Hatu and Sugna Munda. He was born on Thursday, in Hindi which is known as 'Brihaspativar', and therefore upon the name of the day he was named Birsa.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><b>EARLY LIFE OF BIRSA MUNDA-</b></h3><p style="text-align: justify;">Due to poverty, Birsa Munda was sent to his maternal uncle's village Ayubhatu, and there he stayed for two years, and then at Salga village, he started going to school. The school used to run by Jaipal Nag.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">He was very bright in studies, so Jaipal Nag recommended him to join German Mission School but to get admission he was forcefully converted to Christianity. He was named Birsa David, which later became Birsa Daud.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">However, he opted out of the school and ceased to be a Christian in 1890.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">FORMATION TO A WARRIOR-</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">He had spent a large part of his life in Chaibasa (Jharkhand) where Sardars agitation was going on against the British which had a great impact upon him and soon he was able to understand British intentions Also, various revolts in the past like the Chuad revolt 1767, Chera Revolt 1771, Tamar Revolt 1782, Kol Revolt, 1820, Santhal revolt in 1855, etc. had a significant upon him.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">From here, he became a part of the anti-missionary and anti-government program.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">REASONS FOR THE REVOLT BY BIRSA MUNDA-</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">1. The Munda tribe used to follow khuntkutti system of joint landholding which was abolished by Britishers and lead to imposing Zamindari system upon the tribal farmers.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">2. Tribals could not generate surplus produce to give as tax to the Britishers which then lead to giving off the land of the tribals by the Britishers to the non-tribal peasantry, also known as Dikus. This led to the alienation of the lands held by the tribals.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">3. An act was also passed in 1882, the Indian Forest Act, that snatched forest areas from the tribals which were their home.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">4. And ultimately, after seeing all these sufferings of people of his own community and the poverty faced by them, he decided to start a revolt which was known as '<u>Ulgulan'</u>.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">BIRSA AS GOD & FATHER OF EARTH-</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">1. Birsa was not only revolting against the Britishers, he was also raising voice against the social evils within his own community like witchcraft, sorcery, etc. He also asked people not to consume liquor.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">2. Birsa declared himself as the prophet of God who has come to this earth to end the sufferings of people.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">3. He pushed the idea of 'One God' and asked his fellowmen to follow and pray to only one god.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">4. He also advised people to follow purity, austerity, and prohibit cow slaughter.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">5. He said that the reign of Queen Victoria is over, and now the Munda raj had begun.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">6. He was called by the title ' Dharti Aaba' or 'Father of Earth', who had come to end their sufferings.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">7. Birsa, by calling himself a prophet of God, started a new religion called 'Birsait'. The religion believed in one god and encouraged tribals to revert to their original religious beliefs by shunning the practices of Christian Missionaries.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">8. People who belonged to Oraon and Munda tribes were convinced of this religion and became 'Birsaities'.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">DEATH OF BIRSA-</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">On 9 June 1900, Birsa Munda died in jail.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">He was captured and kept in jail for the 1900 revolt by him against Britishers, in which there are approximately 400 people were killed.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">IMPACT OF BIRSA MUNDA-</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">After 8 years of the death of Birsa Munda, the Britishers introduced the Chhotanagpur Tenancy Act, which prohibited the transfer of tribal lands to Dikur or non-tribals.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">It also protected the propriety right of owners.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">A century after his death, on 15 November 2000, Jharkhand was separated from Bihar.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">There are so many important buildings, institutions in Jharkhand which are named after him like Birsa Munda Airport, Birsa Munda Tribal University, etc.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">He is the only tribal leader whose portrait hangs in the Central Hall of Parliament.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Two movies- 'Ulgulan- Ek Kranti' & 'Gandhi see pehle Gandhi' are based on his life.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The famous Bengali novelist Mahashweta Devi wrote a novel on it named Aranyar Adhikar in Bengali and Jungalon ke Davedar in Hindi.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Today, on this day of 9th June, we should all remember Birsa Munda Ji and the contributions made by him for the freedom of tribals and their upliftment.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>Nidhi Agrawalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18125912750364822603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6194474182768502743.post-57287686126674833382021-06-07T09:25:00.004+05:302021-06-07T20:28:45.442+05:30JUNE 2021 List of Important Days & Events<h2 style="text-align: center;"><b><u> JUNE 2021 IMPORTANT DAYS & EVENTS</u></b></h2><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">1. 1st June - Global Day of Parents</h3><p><b> Purpose </b> - To appreciate all parents for their " selfless commitment to children and their lifelong sacrifice towards nurturing this relationship ".</p><p> <b> Theme</b> - "Appreciate all parents throughout the world".</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">2. 1st June - World Milk Day</h3><p> <b> Purpose</b> - To celebrate the important contribution of dairy sector to sustainability, economic development, livelihood, and nutrition.</p><p> <b> Theme </b> - ' Sustainability in the dairy sector along with empowering the environment, nutrition, and socio-economic'.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">3. 2nd June - International Sex Workers Day</h3><p> <b> Purpose</b> - Honour Sex and recognize their exploited working conditions.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">4. 4th June - International Day of Innocent children victims of aggression</h3><p> <b>Purpose</b> - To raise awareness about the children who have suffered a lot throughout the world are victims of physical, mental, & emotional abuse.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">5. 5th June - World Environment Day</h3><p> <b> Purpose</b> - To encourage awareness and action for the protection of the environment.</p><p> <b> Theme</b> - " Reimagine. Recreate. Restore. ".</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">6. 7th June - World Food Safety Day</h3><p> <b>Theme </b> - " Food Safety Everyone's Business ".</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">7. 8th June - World Ocean Day</h3><p> <b>Purpose </b> - The day is celebrated to create awareness among people about the importance of oceans in our lives and the benefits we derive from it.</p><p> The idea of celebrating World Ocean Day was first proposed in 1992 during the Earth Summit in Rio De Janerio, Brazil and later on, in 2008, the UN declared 8th June as World Ocean Day.</p><p> <b>Theme </b> - 'The Ocean: Life & Livelihoods'.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">8. 8th June - World Brain Tumor Day</h3><p> <b>Purpose </b> - To raise awareness among people about brain tumor and also to honor those who have lost their lives to it.</p><p> </p><p><br /></p>Nidhi Agrawalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18125912750364822603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6194474182768502743.post-66346819122416621262021-05-28T17:40:00.003+05:302021-06-07T09:31:58.427+05:30SAKHI: ONE STOP CENTRES<h2 style="text-align: center;"><u>SAKHI: ONE STOP CENTRES</u></h2><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMfP3r_SfEqFEVxZr15dFYY5CKJA7HYaYlERqYEPkFhoCpTqAu1q9YYYPVzR08cYVt3fLeKmMm6G7zuh5zGBVI94QzlyWBtBh9DAPbwz8rcdL4DOq7f2bzwFY2toULo5__IBnWCBup44w/s559/Untitled+design+%25283%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="SAKHI: ONE STOP CENTRES" border="0" data-original-height="447" data-original-width="559" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMfP3r_SfEqFEVxZr15dFYY5CKJA7HYaYlERqYEPkFhoCpTqAu1q9YYYPVzR08cYVt3fLeKmMm6G7zuh5zGBVI94QzlyWBtBh9DAPbwz8rcdL4DOq7f2bzwFY2toULo5__IBnWCBup44w/w411-h328/Untitled+design+%25283%2529.jpg" title="SAKHI: ONE STOP CENTRES" width="411" /></a></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><u>WHY IN NEWS?</u></h3><p style="text-align: justify;">Recently, the Ministry of Women & Child Development has made an announcement that in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, it will set up 10 One Stop Centres in 9 countries to support Indian women affected by violence in public or private spaces.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The 9 countries are -</p><p style="text-align: justify;">1. Australia</p><p style="text-align: justify;">2. Canada</p><p style="text-align: justify;">3. Singapore</p><p style="text-align: justify;">4. Bahrain</p><p style="text-align: justify;">5. Saudi Arabia</p><p style="text-align: justify;">6. Kuwait</p><p style="text-align: justify;">7. Oman</p><p style="text-align: justify;">8. Qatar</p><p style="text-align: justify;">9. UAE</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Ministry has also announced Rs 74 crore under the Nirbhaya Fund for rape victims who are minors.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>WHAT IS ONE STOP CENTRES SCHEME?</u></b></h3><p style="text-align: justify;">Ministry of Women & Child Development has formulated a scheme known as the One Stop Centre Scheme, popularly known as Sakhi.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The scheme is a sub-scheme of Umbrella scheme for National Mission for Empowerment of Women including Indira Gandhi Mattritav Sahyog Yojana.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">It was first recommended by the Usha Mehra Commission in 2013, to help victims of sexual assault and to ensure speedy punishment to culprits</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The scheme was implemented on April 1st, 2015.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">It is a Centrally sponsored scheme in which 100% financial assistance will be provided by the Centre to the State govt./ UTs</p><p style="text-align: justify;">It will be funded through Nirbhaya Fund and will be audited as per the norms of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><u><b>OBJECTIVES OF THE SCHEME-</b></u></h3><p style="text-align: justify;">1. To establish One Stop Centres across the country to provide integrated support and assistance under one roof to women affected by violence, both in public and private spaces in phased manner.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li>Phase I - 1 centre for every state & UT</li><li>Phase II - Additional 150 centres in 2016-17</li><li>Currently, there are 700 One Stop Centres across the country in which UP has highest number of centres (75), and in the second number comes MP ( 51).</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">2. To provide immediate, emergency, and non-emergency access to a range of services including medical, legal, psychological & counseling support in one place to fight against any form of violence against women.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">3. It provides support to women of all age ( above and below 18 years of age ) affected by violence, irrespective of their caste, religion, gender, region, orientation,<span style="text-align: left;">or marital status.</span></p><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">4. The women can approach the centre by herself, or through a relative, friend, NGO volunteer, or through any public-spirited citizen, public servant, or through women helpline integrated with police, ambulance & other emergency response helpline.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">5. The services provided by centres are -</p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li>Emergency Response & Rescue Services</li><li>Medical Assistance</li><li>Assistance in lodging FIR/NCR/DIR</li><li>Psychological & social support through counseling</li><li>Legal aid</li><li>Shelter</li><li>Video Conferencing Facility.</li></ul>6. Specialised protection is given to those women who are aggrieved by acid attacks, witch hunting, domestic violence, trafficking, sexual assault, etc.<p></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><u><b>WHAT IS NIRBHAYA FUND?</b></u></h3><p style="text-align: justify;">Nirbhaya Fund was created after the 2012 Delhi rape incident of a paramedic student. The fund was announced by the then Finance Minister of India, P.Chidambaram in his 2013-14 budget speech, with Rs. 1000 crore as initial allocation in the fund.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The fund was created for women empowerment, safety, and security for women and girl children.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">It is a non-lapsable corpus fund.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">It is administered by the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><u><b>CONCLUSION-</b></u></h3><p style="text-align: justify;">Such kind of centres proves really helpful for women specially in situations like COVID-19 pandemic where the number of cases of domestic violence has increased & women need more protection and help. Opening such centres in different countries can really help Indian women residing in those countries against violence and abuse.</p>Nidhi Agrawalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18125912750364822603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6194474182768502743.post-39924038312017704132021-05-27T21:50:00.004+05:302021-06-07T09:51:49.577+05:30May 2021 List of Important Days & Events<h2 style="text-align: center;"><u> May 2021 List of Important Days & Events</u></h2><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtxadeDHbnBOkFgelMERPBzzyu3XxiAUGwMVf3i0Yk43FjHKQoT5sYScUsnKZTLGcKp_Mh4n8fy3RYU3s1p9NPLw3veL8brRIwY66wHb2Kpw3DhphPy7x8D5QGyNe_DoWsH3Fcet-Q47I/s559/April+2021+List+of+Important+Days+%2526+Eventsdd+a+subheading+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="May 2021 List of Important Days & Events" border="0" data-original-height="447" data-original-width="559" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtxadeDHbnBOkFgelMERPBzzyu3XxiAUGwMVf3i0Yk43FjHKQoT5sYScUsnKZTLGcKp_Mh4n8fy3RYU3s1p9NPLw3veL8brRIwY66wHb2Kpw3DhphPy7x8D5QGyNe_DoWsH3Fcet-Q47I/w400-h320/April+2021+List+of+Important+Days+%2526+Eventsdd+a+subheading+%25281%2529.jpg" title="May 2021 List of Important Days & Events" width="400" /></a></div><br /><u><br /></u></div><div><u><br /></u></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">1. 1st May- International Labour's Day/ Labour Day/ May Day</h3><p><b>Purpose </b> - To pay tribute to the contribution of workers. In India, Labour Day is referred to as the <span> </span> Antarrashtriya Shramik Diwas or Kamgar Din</p><p><b>Theme</b> - "The World of work & the #COVID19 Pandemic: securing workers in the preservation of the achievements within companies".</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">2. 2nd May - World Laughter Day</h3><p><b> Purpose</b> - To raise awareness about the importance of laughter and its many healing benefits.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">3. 3rd May - World Press Freedom Day</h3><p> <b> Purpose</b> - To Celebrate the fundamental principles of Press Freedom.</p><p> <b>Theme</b> - " Information as a Public Good".</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">4. 4th May - Coal Miners Day</h3><p> <b>Purpose</b> - To highlight the situations of people working in the coal mines.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">5. 4th May - World Asthma Day</h3><p> <b> Purpose</b> - To improve asthma awareness and care around the world.</p><p> <b>Theme</b> - "Uncovering Asthama Misconceptions".</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">6. 4th May - International Firefighters Day</h3><p> <b>Purpose</b> - To recognize and honour the sacrifices that firefighter's make to ensure that their communities and environment are as safe as possible.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">7. 5th May - World Athletics Day</h3><p><b> Purpose</b> - To increase awareness about athletics and to encourage the youth to take up sports.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">8. 8th May - World Thalassemia Day</h3><p> <b>Purpose</b> - To increase awareness about thalassemia and help patients lead a normal life despite the burden of their disease.</p><p> <b> Theme </b> - ' Addressing Health Inequalities Across the Global Thalassemia Community".</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">9. 8th May - World Red Cross Day</h3><p> <b>Purpose</b> - To celebrate the birth anniversary of the Red Cross founder Henry Dunant.</p><p> He was the recipient of the first Novel Peace Prize.</p><p> <b>Theme </b> - #unstoppable</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">10. 9th May - Mother's Day</h3><p> <b>Purpose</b> - Honoring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, & the influence of mothers in society</p><p> <b>Theme </b>- ' Keep Mothers and Newborns safe from coronavirus'.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">11. 11th May - National Technology Day</h3><p> <b>Purpose</b> - To highlight the achievements of engineers and scientists in the field of </p><p> Technology and science.</p><p> This day marks the anniversary of the Pokhran Nuclear Test of 1998.</p><p> <b>Theme</b> - "Science & Technology for a sustainable future".</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">12. 12th May - International Nurses Day</h3><p> <b>Purpose</b> - To raise awareness of the important role nurses play in the society.</p><p> <b> Theme </b> - "Nurses: A Voice to lead - A Vision for future healthcare".</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">13. 15th May - International Day of Families</h3><p> <b> Purpose</b> - To spread awareness about the benefits of the family system to mass.</p><p> <b>Theme </b>- " Families & New Technologies".</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">14. 17th May - World Telecommunication Day</h3><p> <b>Purpose </b>- To bridge the digital divide and to bring change to societies and economies through the use of the Internet & other technologies.</p><p> <b>Theme</b> - "Accelerating Digital Transformation in challenging times".</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">15. 17th May - World Hypertension Day</h3><p> <b>Purpose</b> - To promote public awareness of increasing high blood pressure.</p><p> <b>Theme</b> - " Measure your blood pressure, Control it, Live longer ".</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">16. 18th May - International Museum Day</h3><p> <b> Purpose</b> - To raise awareness among people about the museums</p><p> <b> Theme</b> - " The Future of Museums: Recover & Reimagine".</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">17. 18th May - World AIDS Vaccine Day</h3><p> <b> Purpose</b> - To promote the continued urgent need for a vaccine to prevent HIV Infection & AIDS.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">18. 21st May - National Endangered Species Day</h3><p> <b>Purpose</b> - To protect the endangered species of our planet</p><p> <b> Theme </b>- ' Wildlife without Borders'</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">19. 21st May - National Anti - Terrorism Day</h3><p> <b> Purpose</b> - To mitigate terrorism</p><p> On this day, in 1991, former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">20. 21st May - World Day for Cultural Diversity</h3><p> <b> Purpose</b> - To deepen our understandings of the values of cultural diversity.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">21. 22nd May - International Day for Biological Diversity</h3><p> <b>Purpose</b> - To promote biodiversity issues.</p><p> <b> Theme</b> - 'We are a part of the solution #ForNature ' </p><h3 style="text-align: left;">22. 23rd May - International Day to end Obstetric Fistula</h3><p> <b> Theme</b> - "Women's Rights are Human Rights! End Fistula Now!'.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b>23. 29th May - International Day of UN Peace Keepers</b></h3><p> <b>Purpose</b> - To pay tribute to all the men & women who have served and continue to serve in United Nations PeaceKeeping Operations & to honor those have lost their lives in the cause of peace.</p><p> <b> Theme </b>- " The road to a lasting peace: Leveraging the power of youth for security".</p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b>24. 31st May - World No Tobacco Day</b></h3><p> <b> Purpose</b> - To spread awareness about the danger of using tobacco</p><p> <b> Theme </b>- 'Quit Tobacco to be a winner'.</p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p> </p>Nidhi Agrawalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18125912750364822603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6194474182768502743.post-39724245473675242912021-05-27T21:48:00.001+05:302021-06-07T10:56:51.285+05:30April 2021 List of Important Days & Events<h2 style="text-align: center;"><u>April 2021 List of Important Days & Events</u></h2><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqZdN2VJ4QdwvLJSs6kOg6GNgmgyjb4tA5X8sjigxD5uB2UC45VBS2Vp4atQ2POTpMXJv_wg5zCNfxjE_zWJJUisIN1gfBhBrNJ0VHoTiQ1FpPbCenRELhL6dbO9rxUgnkGSo7VEUmkwk/s559/April+2021+List+of+Important+Days+%2526+Eventsdd+a+subheading.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="April 2021 List of Important Days & Events" border="0" data-original-height="447" data-original-width="559" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqZdN2VJ4QdwvLJSs6kOg6GNgmgyjb4tA5X8sjigxD5uB2UC45VBS2Vp4atQ2POTpMXJv_wg5zCNfxjE_zWJJUisIN1gfBhBrNJ0VHoTiQ1FpPbCenRELhL6dbO9rxUgnkGSo7VEUmkwk/w400-h320/April+2021+List+of+Important+Days+%2526+Eventsdd+a+subheading.jpg" title="April 2021 List of Important Days & Events" width="400" /></a></div><br /><u><br /></u></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">1. 2nd April - World Autism Awareness Day</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Purpose </b>- To raise awareness among people about autism spectrum disorders including autism and Asperger syndrome throughout the world.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Theme</b> - "Inclusion in the Workplace: Challenges & opportunities in a Post- Pandemic World".</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">2. 4th Apri - International Day for Mine Awareness & Assistance in Mine Action.</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><b> Purpose </b>- To raise awareness about landmines and progress towards their eradication.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">3. 6th April - International Day for Sports Development and Peace</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Purpose</b> - To celebrate the power of sport to drive social change, community development & to foster peace & understanding.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">4. 7th April - World Health Day</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Purpose </b>- To celebrate the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organisation ( WHO ) in 1948.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b> Theme</b> - "Building a fairer, healthier world".</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">5. 10th April - World Homeopathy Day</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Purpose </b>- To pay tribute to Homeopathy and its contribution to the world of Medicine. Also, to mark the birth anniversary of German Physician Dr. Christian Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of Homeopathy.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Theme</b> - "Homeopathy & the Environment".</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">6. 13th April - Jalianwala Bagh Massacre</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Purpose</b> - The day is observed to pay tribute to all those innocent unarmed Indians who were fired by British troops in an open space known as the Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar. The incident took place on 13th April 1919.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">7. 14th April - Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Jayanti</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Purpose</b> - To celebrate the birth anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, the father of the Indian Constitution and civil rights activist. He was born on 14th April 1891. He struggled for equality and for rights of backward classes and therefore his birthday is celebrated as 'Equality Day' in India.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">8. 14th April - National Dolphin Day</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Purpose </b>- To raise awareness about dolphins about how they live, what they are etc.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">9. 15th April - World Art Day</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Purpose </b>- Celebration of the Fine Arts.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">10. 17th April - World Haemophilia Day</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Purpose</b> - To increase awareness about hemophilia disease and other inherited bleeding disorders. In 1989, World Haemophilia Day was started by the World Haemophilia ( WFH ) in honour of WFH founder Frank Shcnavel's Birthday.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Theme</b> - "Adapting to change, sustaining care in a new world".</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">11. 18th April - World Heritage Day</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Purpose </b>- To preserve the human heritage & recognize the efforts of all the relevant organisations in the field.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Theme </b>- "Complex Pasts: Diverse Futures".</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">12. 21st April - National Civil Services Day</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Purpose</b> - To rededicate and recommit civil servants to the causes of the people.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">13. 22nd April - World Earth Day</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Purpose </b>- To mark the anniversary of the birth of the Modern Environmental Movement in 1970.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">To increase awareness about the importance of the planet.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Theme</b> - "Together, we can restore our Earth".</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">14. 23rd April - World Book Day & Copyright Day</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Purpose </b>- To promote reading, publishing & Copyright.It is organised by the United Nations Education, Scientific & Cultural Organizations (UNESCO).</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Theme</b> - 'Share a Story'.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">15. 24th April - National Panchayati Raj Day</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Purpose </b>- In 2010, the first National Panchayati Raj day was celebrated.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">16. 25th April - World Malaria Day</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Purpose </b>- To raise awareness about the disease malaria and how to control it and how to eradicate it.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Theme </b>- 'Reaching the Zero Malaria Target'.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">17. 26th April - World Intellectual Property Day</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Purpose </b>- To raise awareness of how patents, copyrights, trademarks & designs impact daily life.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><div><span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span> Theme<span style="font-weight: normal;"> - ' Taking your ideas to the market'</span></span></span>.</div><div><br /></div>18. 28th April - World Day for Safety & Health at Work</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Purpose</b> - To improve occupational safety, health & looks for continuing these efforts through several changes like technology, demographics, climate change, etc.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Theme</b> - 'Anticipate, prepare & respond to crises & invest now in resilient'.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">19. 30th April - Ayushman Bharat Diwas</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Purpose </b>- To promote affordable medical facilities in remote areas of the country based on the socio-economic caste census database and will also promote health & wellness & provide insurance benefits to the poor.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p>Nidhi Agrawalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18125912750364822603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6194474182768502743.post-6348949404260146312021-05-22T22:54:00.001+05:302021-06-07T11:15:09.477+05:30MARCH 2021 IMPORTANT DAYS & EVENTS<h2 style="text-align: center;"><u> MARCH 2021 IMPORTANT DAYS & EVENTS</u></h2><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUXDhz70sAZrd0MMoWABqI2byUBAIMLO_9dcwJZVbJeQvMFmzX0WsNkeFyME0_yaMQdqOybUAJy-V7ivw-5cYC0RH92enEgGGpaZqs4PdE62qxfr_x2n7xAZ0sDW8sr0cgzO8kL3PNngY/s559/Add+a+subheading.jpg" style="font-size: 18.72px; font-weight: 700;"><img alt="MARCH 2021 IMPORTANT DAYS & EVENTS" border="0" data-original-height="447" data-original-width="559" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUXDhz70sAZrd0MMoWABqI2byUBAIMLO_9dcwJZVbJeQvMFmzX0WsNkeFyME0_yaMQdqOybUAJy-V7ivw-5cYC0RH92enEgGGpaZqs4PdE62qxfr_x2n7xAZ0sDW8sr0cgzO8kL3PNngY/w400-h320/Add+a+subheading.jpg" title="MARCH 2021 IMPORTANT DAYS & EVENTS" width="400" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;">1. 1st March - Zero Discrimination Day</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Purpose</b> - To raise awareness against discrimination which often happen because of caste, religion, gender, color, weight, height, etc.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Theme </b> - "Zero Discrimination against Women & Girls".</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">2. 1st March - World Civil Defence Day</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Purpose</b> - To help people know about the importance of civil protection.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Theme 2021</b> - "Civil Defence & First Aider in every home".</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">3. 3rd March - World Wildlife Day</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Purpose </b> - To celebrate and raise awareness of the world's wild fauna and flora and recognized the important role of CITES in ensuring that international trade does not threaten the survival of species.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Theme </b>- "Forests & Livelihoods: Sustaining People & Planet".</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">4. 3rd March - World Hearing Day</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><b> Purpose </b> - To raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss & promote ear & hearing care across the world.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Theme </b>- "Hearing Care for All! Screen. Rehabilitate. Communicate".</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">5. 4th March - National Security Day or Rashtriya Suraksha Diwas</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Purpose </b>- To honour the work of Indian Security Forces which includes every security personnel, policemen, paramilitary forces, guards, commandos, army officers etc.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">6. 4th March - National Safety Day</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Purpose </b> - To raise awareness about the safety measures to avoid mishaps & accidents due to lack of awareness</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Theme</b> - "Sadak Surakhsa"/ "Road Safety".</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">7. 7th March - Jan Aushadhi Diwas</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Purpose </b> - To provide further impetus and create awareness about the use of generic medicines.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Theme</b> - "Seva Bhi - Rozgar Bhi".</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">8. 8th March - International Women's Day</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Purpose</b> - To reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage & determination by ordinary women, who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries & communities.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Theme </b>- "Women in Leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world".</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">9. 10th March - No Smoking Day</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Purpose </b> - To make people aware of the ill effects of nicotine & cancer caused by this habit.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Theme </b>- "Quitting Smoking doesn't have to be stressful".</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">10. 10th March - CISF (Central Industrial Security Forces) Raising Day</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Purpose </b> - On this day CISF formed in 1969 by an act of Parliament.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Ministry </b> - Ministry of Home Affairs</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">11. 11th March - World Kidney Day</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Purpose </b> - To raise awareness about the importance of our kidneys to overall health.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">It is observed annually on the 2nd Thursday in March.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The World Kidney Day Steering Committee has declared the year 2021 the year of " Living well with Kidney disease".</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">12. 14th March - International day of Mathematics</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Purpose </b>- It is also known as Pi Day.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">International Mathematical Union (IMU) has led the project to have UNESCO proclaim March 14 as the International Day of Mathematics.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Theme</b> - "Mathematics for a better world".</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">13. 15th March - World Consumer Right's Day</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Purpose </b> - Raising global awareness about consumer rights and needs.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Theme </b>- "Tackle Plastic Pollution".</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">14. 16th March - National Vaccination Day/ National Immunisation Day</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Purpose </b>- To raise awareness on vaccination all over India.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">It was observed on March 16, 1995.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">15. 18th March - Global Recycling Day</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Purpose </b> - To promote recycling globally</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Theme </b> - #RecyclingHeroes.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">16. 18th March - Ordnance Factories Day</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Facts</b> - OFD is the largest defense equipment manufacturer in India, 2nd in Asia & 37th in the World.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">OFD is referred to as the "Fourth Arm of Defence" & "Force Behind the Armed Forces" of India.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Department</b> - Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">17. 20th March - International Day of Happiness</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Purpose </b> - Recognizing the relevance of Happiness & well-being as universal goals.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Theme </b> - Happiness for All, Together.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">18. 20th March - World Sparrow Day</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Purpose</b> - To bring awareness about the conservation of sparrows in the world and the decreasing number of sparrows.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Theme</b> - I Love Sparrows.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">19. 21st March - International Day of Forests</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Purpose</b> - To celebrate all types of forests & raise awareness of sustainable management, conservation & sustainable development for the benefit of current & future generations.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b> Theme</b> - "Forest Restoration: A path to recovery & well-being".</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">20. 21st March - International Day for the elimination of the Racial Discrimination</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Purpose</b> - To foster a global culture of tolerance, equality, and anti-dicsrimination and calls on each and everyone of us to stand up against racial prejudice and intolerant attitudes.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b> Theme </b>- "Youth Standing up against Racism".</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">21. 21st March - World Down Syndrome Day</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Purpose </b>- To raise awareness about down syndrome.Down Syndrome occurs when a person has three rather than two copies of 21st chromosome.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Theme</b> - #Connect.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">22. 22nd March - World Water Day</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Purpose </b> - To highlight the importance of freshwater.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Theme </b> - "Valuing Water".</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">23. 23rd March - World Meteorological Day</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Purpose </b> - To campaign for weather & climate safety.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Theme </b> - "The Ocean, Our Climate & Weather".</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">24. 24th March - World TB Day</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Purpose </b> - To make people hear about Tuberculosis, its impact and treatments.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Theme</b> - "The Clock is Ticking".</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">25. 25th March - Rememberance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade </h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Purpose </b> - To honour and remember those who suffered and died at the hands of the brutal slavery system.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Theme </b> - "Ending Slavery's Legacy of Racism: A Global Imperative for Justice".</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">26. 27th March - World Theatre Day</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Purpose</b> - To raise the importance of theater arts.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">27. 27th March - Earth Hour</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b> Purpose </b> - A symbolic gesture to their commitment to preserving our planet.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b> Theme </b> - "Climate Change to Save Earth".</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>Nidhi Agrawalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18125912750364822603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6194474182768502743.post-74959239835921828062021-05-21T23:57:00.005+05:302021-06-07T11:24:53.552+05:30List of Important National & International Events February 2021<h2 style="text-align: center;"><u> List of Important National & International Events February 2021</u></h2><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeUBUxNRyeqG96dBgpYDo49WmZv-PHESZpiV0yJDu1b5QlNLjQHK8BaohyphenhyphenO5qVtV8ZeTqHqYRyBFPypyB2wXj_bMdHi3jtpia0W4zMwjyC2Zkuu1cAgLqOfCMdl6H3rVfUDjOPa_MXtxM/s1581/Untitled+design+%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="February 2021 National & International Days UPSC" border="0" data-original-height="1264" data-original-width="1581" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeUBUxNRyeqG96dBgpYDo49WmZv-PHESZpiV0yJDu1b5QlNLjQHK8BaohyphenhyphenO5qVtV8ZeTqHqYRyBFPypyB2wXj_bMdHi3jtpia0W4zMwjyC2Zkuu1cAgLqOfCMdl6H3rVfUDjOPa_MXtxM/w400-h320/Untitled+design+%25282%2529.jpg" title="February 2021 National & International Days UPSC" width="400" /></a></div><br /><u><br /></u></div><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">1. 2nd Feb - World Wetlands Day </h3><p> <b> Purpose</b> - To raise global awareness about the vital role of wetlands for people and our planet</p><p> <b> Theme 2021</b> - "Wetlands & Water".</p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">2. 4th Feb - World Cancer Day</h3><p> <b> Purpose </b> - To raise awareness, improve education & catalyze personal, collective & govt. action </p><p> towards fighting cancer.</p><p><b>Theme 2021</b> - "I am & I will".</p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">3. 4th Feb - International Day of Human Fraternity</h3><p><b>Purpose </b> - To promote interreligious and intercultural dialogue.</p><p> To promote cultural and religious tolerance, understanding & dialogue</p><p><b>Theme 2021</b> - "A Pathway to the Future".</p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">4. 6th Feb - Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation</h3><p><b>Purpose</b> - To promote the elimination of female genital mutilation.</p><p> To spread awareness and educate people about the problems female faced due to genital mutilation.</p><p><b>Theme 2021</b> - " No Time for global Inaction, Unite, Fund & Act to End Female Genital Mutilation".</p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">5. 10th Feb - World Pulses Day </h3><p><b>Purpose </b> - To recognize the importance of pulses ( chickpeas, dry beans, lentils, dry peas & lupin among others) as a global food. The day is established by the Food & Agriculture Organisation ( FAO) of the United Nations to recognize the importance of pulses as a global food.</p><p><b>Theme 2021</b> - #LovePulses for a healthy diet and planet</p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">6. 11th Feb - International Day of Woman & Girls in Science</h3><p><b>Purpose </b> - To achieve full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls.</p><p><b>Theme</b> - "Women Scientists at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19".</p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">7. 13th Feb - World Radio Day</h3><p><b>Purpose </b> - To raise awareness among the public and the media of the importance of radio.</p><p> To encourage decision-makers,</p><p> To establish and provide access to information through radio,</p><p> To enhance networking and international cooperation among broadcasters.</p><p><b>Theme 2021 </b> - "New World, New Radio".</p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">8. 20th Feb - World Pangolin Day</h3><p><b>Purpose</b> - To draw as much attention to pangolins as possible, since they are still relatively unknown outside of Africa and Asia.</p><p> To join together in raising awareness about these unique mammals and their plight.</p><p> Pangolins are unfortunately one of the most heavily trafficked mammals in the illegal wildlife trade.</p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">9. 20th Feb - World Day of Social Justice</h3><p><b>Purpose</b> - Peaceful and prosperous coexistence of the human race. Spreads awareness about removing barriers that people face because of gender, age, race, ethnicity, religion, culture or disability.</p><p><b>Theme 2021 </b> - "A call for Social Justice in the Digital Economy".</p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">10. 21st Feb - International Mother Language Day</h3><p><b>Purpose </b> - To promote the preservation and protection of all languages used by people of the world.</p><p><b>Theme 2021</b> - "Fostering multilingualism for inclusion in education and society".</p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">11. 28th Feb - National Science Day</h3><p><b>Purpose </b> - To bring awareness to people about the importance of science in our daily life and to encourage people by popularizing Science and Technology. To commemorate the discovery of the 'Raman Effect'. On this day CV Raman Nobel Prize in 1930 for his discovery of 'Raman Effect'.</p><p><b>Theme </b> - "Future of Science, Technology & Innovation (STI) : Impact on Educational Skills &Work".</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Nidhi Agrawalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18125912750364822603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6194474182768502743.post-81676658895967492202021-05-21T23:33:00.004+05:302021-06-07T11:27:42.708+05:30Dahanu Kholvad Sapota Chikoo<h2 style="text-align: center;"><u> Dahanu Gholvad Sapota Chikoo</u></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFO4qqpVvS29lqOedp9uHp1cxKPxZzN2Vf3dyCGNCkuEgAWpV-4oGGqPoQb9H1wUs55BQu1HmbUgAGNnmYq5BCpCWbS8rEr8MeNmNoUc1w6DaZMNPcI73JKIKqWop6G1dacCVtGb9I3iU/s499/chiku-479.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Dahanu Kholvad Sapota Chikoo UPSC" border="0" data-original-height="333" data-original-width="499" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFO4qqpVvS29lqOedp9uHp1cxKPxZzN2Vf3dyCGNCkuEgAWpV-4oGGqPoQb9H1wUs55BQu1HmbUgAGNnmYq5BCpCWbS8rEr8MeNmNoUc1w6DaZMNPcI73JKIKqWop6G1dacCVtGb9I3iU/w400-h268/chiku-479.jpg" title="Dahanu Kholvad Sapota Chikoo UPSC" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Why in News?</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">In a bid to boost the exports of Geographical Indication (GI) Certified products, a consignment of Dahanu Gholvad Sapota Chikoo has shipped to the United Kingdom from the Palghar district of Maharashtra.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Dahanu Gholvad Sapota Chikoo-</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: times;">It is a variety of chikoo whose GI certification is held by Maharashtra Rajya Chikoo Utpadak Sangh.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;">It is famous for its sweet and unique taste.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;">The unique sweet taste is derived from the calcium-rich soil of Gholwad village of Maharashtra.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;">The other states in which it is grown are - </span></li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ol><li><span style="font-family: times;">Karnataka - It is the highest grower of the fruit followed by Maharashtra.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;">Gujarat </span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;">Tamil Nadu</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;">West Bengal & Andhra Pradesh.</span></li></ol><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: times;">The fruit can be used in salads, desserts, and in various delicacies.</span></li></ul><p></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><br /></h3>Nidhi Agrawalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18125912750364822603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6194474182768502743.post-34836298253569867742021-05-21T23:21:00.003+05:302021-06-07T11:30:12.283+05:30Eklavya Model Residential Schools <h2 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="font-family: times;"> Eklavya Model Residential Schools</span></u></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9bn3beY4zwKk49B3UUfaJJHqr3sF-dAzGQ7fFu9ro4GB4JsqY-IJhI7LoG4bsbB7RSkSxbQDBNCTZ6TAtHNpmxoCPCuQCa7bAudyZGyigac9lOESUfzmHk_v1M9YjSWlsaOpQIwY5h0w/s559/Untitled+design+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: times;"><img alt="Eklavya Model Residential Schools UPSC" border="0" data-original-height="447" data-original-width="559" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9bn3beY4zwKk49B3UUfaJJHqr3sF-dAzGQ7fFu9ro4GB4JsqY-IJhI7LoG4bsbB7RSkSxbQDBNCTZ6TAtHNpmxoCPCuQCa7bAudyZGyigac9lOESUfzmHk_v1M9YjSWlsaOpQIwY5h0w/w400-h320/Untitled+design+%25281%2529.jpg" title="Eklavya Model Residential Schools UPSC" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><h3><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: times;">Why in News?</span></li></ul></h3><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: times;">Recently, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Microsoft have signed an MoU to support the digital transformation of schools which includes Eklavya Model Residential Schools.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;">Under this initiative, Microsoft will make AI curriculum available to tribal students in both Hindi & English Language.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;">It will be done for all EMRS to skill educators and students in next-generation technologies including Artificial Intelligence.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;">In the first phase of the program, 250 EMRS have been adopted by Microsoft out of which 50 EMRS will be given intensive training and 500 master trainers would be trained in the first phase.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;">This program will enable our students to be prepared and ready at various International Forums.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;">It is the objective of the Digital India Mission that every segment of the society needs to be empowered and by this program, the gap will be filled between the tribal students and others.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;">This will also help tribal students to maintain continuity in their studies during the lockdown period.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;">The greatness of this program is that not only students but 5000 teachers nominated by the ministry across these schools would be provided with professional training</span></li></ul><h2 style="text-align: justify;"></h2><h3></h3><h3><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: times;">Eklavya Model Residential Schools-</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: small;">EMRS started in the year 1997-98 to impart quality education to Scheduled Tribes children in remote areas so that they can become able to avail opportunities in high and professional education courses and can get employment in various sectors and thereby improve their condition in the society.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: small;">It is a scheme by the Government of India for all the Indian Tribals across all the states.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: small;">EMRS are set up in States/UTs with provisioning of funds through "Grants under Article 275(1) of the Constitution".</span></span></li><li><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: small;">According to the budget 2018-19, every block of more than 50 % of the ST population and at least 20,000 tribal persons will have an EMRS by 2022.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: small;">As per the 2011 Census, there are 564 sub-districts having more than 50% ST population and at least 20, 000 tribal persons.</span></span></li></ul></h3><h3><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: times;">Why EMRS?</span></li></ul></h3><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: times;">Scheduled Tribes constitute 8.6% of the country's total population & 11.3 % of the rural population.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;">Literacy rate has increased among the ST, from 8.53% in 1961 to 58.96% in 2011 but still, significant disparities exist in enrolment rates, dropouts, across states, districts & blocks.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;">According to the Statistics of School Education 2010-11, dropout rates among tribal students are as follows- </span></li></ul><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: times;">35.6% in Classes I to V</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;"> 55% in Classes I to VIII &</span></li><li><span style="font-family: times;"> 70.9% in Classes I to X .</span></li></ol><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: times;">According to a 2014 UNICEF-sponsored South Asia regional study, economic and socio-cultural factors are the main reasons behind the education deprivation for certain groups in India, especially SCs, STs, and Muslims.</span></li></ul><h3><ul><li><span style="font-family: times;">Conclusion-</span></li></ul></h3><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">EMRS can immensely benefit the tribal population by providing them a level playing field so that they can improve their financial, social status.</span></p>Nidhi Agrawalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18125912750364822603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6194474182768502743.post-62272957438077376152021-05-20T23:32:00.009+05:302022-03-04T13:49:01.246+05:30January 2022 : Important National & International Days 2022<p></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u> JANUARY 2022</u></h2><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrAZzSdK53O-4BA50tp17WfNrgdAb8buOeR-8-_zsO3h-ef-8n8iWhyphenhyphenXOP0bgRSqrkf8bkDFAopbFEDJF5uU6b8rmX9TAQ35Qp3e7Tc6AhTS-iTf5qLSGl5oij5rrvAfiTc9lTMMtz70A/s559/Untitled+design.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="January 2022: Important National & International Days" border="0" data-original-height="447" data-original-width="559" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrAZzSdK53O-4BA50tp17WfNrgdAb8buOeR-8-_zsO3h-ef-8n8iWhyphenhyphenXOP0bgRSqrkf8bkDFAopbFEDJF5uU6b8rmX9TAQ35Qp3e7Tc6AhTS-iTf5qLSGl5oij5rrvAfiTc9lTMMtz70A/w400-h320/Untitled+design.jpg" title="January 2022: Important National & International Days" width="400" /></a></div><br /><u><br /></u></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><h4></h4><h3><ul><li>1st Jan - Global Family Day</li></ul><div>Aim - <span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">To start the International decade for a Culture of Peace and Non Violence</span></span></div><div><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: small;"> for the children of world in 1997.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: small;"> This day is also known as One Day of Peace & Sharing.</span></span></div><ul><li>1st Jan - DRDO Foundation Day</li></ul><div><span style="font-size: small;">Aim - <span style="font-family: times; font-weight: normal;">On 1st January 1958 DRDO was established with just 10 labs across<br /></span> <span style="font-weight: normal;">India.<br /></span> <span style="font-weight: normal;">It is DRDO's 64th foundation Day.<br /></span>Function -<span style="font-weight: normal;"> To enhance research work in the defense sector.<br /></span>Chairman - <span style="font-weight: normal;">Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy<br /></span>Headquarters - <span style="font-weight: normal;">New Delhi<br /></span>Motto - <span style="font-weight: normal;"> "Strength's origin is in Knowledge".</span></span></div><br /><ul><li>4th Jan- World Braille Day</li></ul></h3></div></h4><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Aim</b>- <span style="font-weight: normal;">To raise awareness of the importance of braille as a means of communication in the full realization of the human rights for blind and visually impaired people. </span>This day is observed on the birth anniversary of Braille inventor, Louis Braille.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li>4th Jan - World Hypnotism Day</li></ul><div><span style="font-size: small;">Aim - <span style="font-weight: normal;">To promote benefits and remove myths of hypnotism.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"> To honor the Irish hypnotherapist Dr. Jack Gibson.</span></span></div><ul><li><b>6th Jan- World War Orphan Day</b></li></ul></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Aim- </b> To address the war orphans as it has become a worldwide humanitarian & social crisis.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><b><div style="text-align: justify;"><h3><ul><li><b>9th Jan- Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas (16th Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas Convention)</b></li></ul></h3></div></b><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Aim-</b> To mark the contribution of the overseas Indian community towards the development of India.<br /> The Day commemorates the return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa to Mumbai on 9 January 1915.<br /><b>Theme 2022-</b> "Contributing to Aatmanirbhar Bharat".</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><h3><ul><li>10th Jan- World Hindi Day</li></ul></h3><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Aim</b>- Marking the anniversary of the first World Hindi Conference which was held in 1975 by the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The first World Hindi Day is celebrated on 10 January 2006, since then it is celebrated every year on 10 January.</div></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li>10th Jan - Raising Day of Army Air Defense</li></ul></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Corps of Army Air Defense-</b> One of the active corps of the Indian Army tasked with the protection of Indian Air spaces from enemy aircraft and missiles, specially below 5000 feet.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">It was first raised during the British era in 1939.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">It took active participation in the second world war.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Since, January10 1994, it is exercising autonomous status.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li>11th Jan- National Road Safety Week 2021 (11Jan-17Jan)</li></ul></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Aim </b> - To create awareness about road safety & minimize road accidents and save lives.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> It is the 32nd National Road Safety Week</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Theme 2021</b> - <b>"Save yourself to save your family"</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Theme 2022 - "Sadak Suraksha - Jeevan Raksha"</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li>11th Jan - Death Anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri</li></ul><div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">He was the 2nd Prime Minister of Independent India.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">He popularized the slogan 'Jai Jawaan Jai Kisaan'.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">He actively participated in India's Freedom Struggle.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">He was a man of integrity and competence, who understood the language of the common man.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">He was greatly influenced by the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.</span></span></div><ul><li>12th Jan- National Youth Day (Yuwa Diwas)</li></ul></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Aim </b> - Marks the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. He was very vocal about the importance of youth in the process of nation-building.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">In 1984, the Government of India declared it as National Youth Day and since 1985, the event is celebrated in India every year.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Theme 2022 - "Its all in the Mind".</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li><b><span style="font-size: medium;">14th Jan - Armed Forces Veterans Day</span></b></li></ul><div><b>Aim - </b>It was initially called as Armstice Day.</div><div> Celebrated to honor the sacrifices of our veterans in serving the nation.</div><div> Field Marshall K.M Kariappa, the first Indian Commander in Chief of the Indian Armed Forces</div><div> retired on 14th Jan.1953.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li>15th Jan- Army Day</li></ul></h3><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Aim</b> - A day to salute the valiant soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect the country and its citizens.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Indian Army was founded by British on 1st April 1895 but it is celebrated in India on 15th Jan.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li>19th Jan- National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Raising Day</li></ul></h3><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Aim </b> - NDRF has come into existence on 19th Jan. 2006 and since then, has been playing a pivotal role in disaster management & community awareness for disaster risk reduction in the country.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Ministry-</b> Ministry of Home Affairs</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Headquarters</b>- New Delhi</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li>23rd Jan - Parakram Diwas</li></ul></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Aim </b> - To celebrate Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Ji's birth anniversary. It is his 125th birth anniversary.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li>24th Jan - International Day of Education</li></ul></h3><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Aim </b> - To celebrate the role of education for peace and development</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Theme 2021</b>- "Recover & Revitalize Education for the Covid-19 Generation".</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Theme 2022 </b>- "Changin Course, Transforming Education"</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li>24th Jan - National Girl Child Day</li></ul><div>Aim - <span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">To highlight the inequalities faced by a majority of the girls in India.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"> To highlight the importance of education, nutrition, medical care and safety of </span></span></div><div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"> girl children etc.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"> It was first initiated in 2008 by the Ministry of Women & Child Development.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div><ul><li>25th Jan - National Tourism Day</li></ul></h3><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Aim </b> - To promote the tourism industry and recognize its contribution to the growth and sustainability of tourist destinations and local communities.</p><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Theme 2021</b> - Dekho Apna Desh, virtual event.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Theme 2022 - "Rural & Community CentricTourism"</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li><b><span style="font-size: medium;">25th Jan - National Voters Day</span></b></li></ul><div><b>Aim - </b>To mark the foundation day of the Election Commission of India (1950)</div><div><b>Theme 2022 - " Making Elections Inclusive, Accessible & Participative"</b></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li>26th Jan - </li></ul></h3><p></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Republic Day</h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;">International Customs Day-</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Aim </b>- Recognizing the role of custom officials and agencies in maintaining border security.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Slogan </b>- "Customs bolstering recovery, renewal, & resilience for a sustainable supply chain".</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Theme 2022 - "Scaling up customs digital transformation by embracing a data culture and </b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b> building a data ecosystem"</b></p><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li>27th Jan - International Day of Commemoration in the memory of the victims of the Holocaust</li></ul></h3><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Aim</b> - Commemorating the tragedy of the Holocaust that occurred during the Second World War.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Theme 2021 </b>- "<b>Facing the Aftermath: Recovery & Reconstitution after the Holocaust".</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Theme 2022 - "Memory, Dignity & Justice".</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li><b><span style="font-size: medium;">28th Jan - Birth Anniversary of Lala Lajpat Rai</span></b></li></ul><div>He was born on 28th Jan 1865 in Punjab.</div><div>He actively participated in India's Freedom Struggle.</div><div>He earned the title of "Punjab Keshari" & "the Lion of the Punjab".</div><div>He initiated the foundation of Punjab National Bank.</div><div>The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences in Hisar, Haryana has been named after him.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><h3><ul><li>30th Jan - Martyrs Day/Shaheed Diwas</li></ul></h3><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Aim </b> - In honor of those who are recognized as martyrs of the nation.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> It marks the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi by Nathuram Godse in 1948.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><h3><ul><li>31st Jan- World Leprosy Day</li></ul></h3><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Aim</b> - To increase the awareness of Leprosy or Hansen's Disease.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> The day was chosen by French Humanitarian, Raoul Follereau as a tribute the life of Mahatma Gandhi who had compassion for people afflicted with leprosy.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In India, World Leprosy Day is celebrated on 30 January, on the anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's Death.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Theme 2021</b> - <b>"Beat Leprosy, End Stigma & Advocate for Mental Well Being"</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Theme 2022 - "United for Dignity"</b></p>Nidhi Agrawalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18125912750364822603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6194474182768502743.post-65306524459227253692021-05-20T21:40:00.003+05:302021-05-20T21:45:10.539+05:30WHITE FUNGUS - MORE DANGEROUS THAN BLACK FUNGUS<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><div><br /></div><ul><li>What is White Fungus? </li></ul></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><ol><li>White fungus is also known as Candidiasis infection.</li><li> It is a fungal infection which is caused by a yeast called Candida. It is similar to black fungus but according to scientists, it is more dangerous than black fungus.</li><li>If not treated on time then it can be proved fatal.</li></ol></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li>Why in News?</li></ul></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><ol><li>As the country is already coping with the rage of 2nd wave of SARS COV-2 and Mucormycosys/Black Fungus, a new disease has hit the country and it is known as White Fungus or Candidiasis. </li><li>Recently, 4 cases of white fungus have been reported in Patna, Bihar. </li><li>These 4 patients had covid symptoms but they did not test positive and later on, it was found out that they were having white fungus. </li><li>However, they are diagnosed & recovered from the disease.</li></ol></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li>Why is it Dangerous?</li></ul></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><ol><li>The reason why it can be dangerous than black fungus is that it shows similar symptoms as of Covid-19 which becomes difficult to trace the infection at an early stage.</li><li>It infects kidneys, lungs, brain, skin, stomach, private parts, mouth, nails, etc.</li><li>It should not reach the blood otherwise can be very dangerous.</li></ol></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li>Symptoms-:</li></ul></h3><div style="text-align: justify;">These are some common symptoms of white fungus -</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ol><li>Fever</li><li>Fatigue</li><li>Pain in muscles</li><li>Headache</li><li>Stomach ache</li></ol></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li>Causes -:</li></ul></h3><div style="text-align: justify;">White fungus causes the same way as the black fungus does. </div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Candida normally lives on the skin or inside the body for example- mouth, throat, gut & vagina.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">It normally causes no harm to a person but when immunity becomes low to fight this fungus it can spread rapidly in the body.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">People who are already suffering from any disease & has low immunity are more prone to it.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">People who are diabetic, cancer patients & blood pressure patients are highly vulnerable to it.</div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li>Types of Candidiasis-:</li></ul></h3><div style="text-align: justify;">1. Oral Candida infection </div><div style="text-align: justify;">2. Skin Candida Infection</div><div style="text-align: justify;">3. Genital Candida Infection</div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li>Precautions-:</li></ul></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><ol><li>Precautions are also similar to that of Black fungus in which if the patient is on ventilator then the tube has to be cleaned properly and sanitized. </li><li>Humidity levels in hospitals should be reduced.</li><li>People should stay away from polluted environment.</li><li>Proper and healthy diet.</li><li>Stop eating junk food.</li><li>Hygiene maintenance.</li></ol></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Nidhi Agrawalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18125912750364822603noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6194474182768502743.post-72634987635033258492021-05-14T13:47:00.001+05:302021-05-14T13:47:44.236+05:30Goliath Frog, the Largest frog in the world<h2 style="text-align: left;"> GOLIATH FROG: THE LARGEST FROG IN THE WORLD</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Ur0ZTP_oUo7p0PNg2evAZj9S6S_6_4iuZAghS46qiUK6vXmmCUQ9FB756ipAZUip6cnNK0LAfMZb5ObnSl8pK-BV26qw22ZewyUISETS8cjE72yaJ15HvRV-PN4Dx8RaXwzJuF5IjGM/s612/Goliath_Frog+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Goliath Frog, the Largest frog in the world" border="0" data-original-height="408" data-original-width="612" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Ur0ZTP_oUo7p0PNg2evAZj9S6S_6_4iuZAghS46qiUK6vXmmCUQ9FB756ipAZUip6cnNK0LAfMZb5ObnSl8pK-BV26qw22ZewyUISETS8cjE72yaJ15HvRV-PN4Dx8RaXwzJuF5IjGM/w400-h266/Goliath_Frog+1.jpg" title="Goliath Frog, the Largest frog in the world" width="400" /></a></div><br /><h4 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h4><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li>Scientific Name-:</li></ul></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"> Conraua Goliath</div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li>Why In News-:</li></ul></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><ol><li> Recently, a giant Goliath frog was found lurking near the villages of the Soloman Islands, a country in the Oceania region. The news is unexpected because the species is mainly found in the rainforest of Central Africa, specifically within the Southwestern part of Cameroon & north of Equatorial Guinea.</li><li>Last year it was in news, because of its declining population. Nearly, 50 % of its population dropped in 15 years driving them into the brink of extinction. So the sight of this amphibian at a far-off place in the Soloman Islands can be positive news for us.</li></ol></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li>Features-:</li></ul></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><ol><li>It is also known as Goliath Bullfrog or Giant Slippery frog.</li><li>It is the largest living frog species in the world.</li><li>It can grow up to 32 centimeters (13 inches) in length and can weigh up to 3.25 kg.</li><li>Their eyes are 2.5 cm. wide which is larger than a human eye.</li><li>It can live up to 15 years in the wild and 21 years in captivity.</li><li>It is preyed on by snakes, crocodiles, Nile monitors, humans, etc.</li><li>Scientists believe that it has been in the existence for around 250 million years.</li></ol></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li>IUCN STATUS-: <b>Endangered</b></li></ul></h3><div style="text-align: justify;">Also. according to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Global Amphibian Red List Assessment of 2008, around 1856 species of amphibians are globally threatened which makes them the most threatened species as compared to birds & mammals.</div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li>THREATS-:</li></ul></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><ol><li>Limited geographical distribution & narrow ecological requirements</li><li> Hunted by local communities for consumption & pet trade.</li><li> Are exporting to the U.S for participating in frog jumping contests. </li><li>Climate change</li><li> Deforestation</li><li> Commercial Agriculture</li><li> Habitat Loss & Encroachment</li><li> Hydroelectric Dams & etc.</li></ol></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Nidhi Agrawalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18125912750364822603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6194474182768502743.post-26176174697647196752020-09-10T02:00:00.001+05:302020-09-10T02:00:08.365+05:30CURRENT AFFAIRS FOR UPSC & OTHER COMPETITIVE EXAMS 10th SEPTEMBER 2020 <p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Impact; font-size: 18pt; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;">CURRENT AFFAIRS FOR UPSC & OTHER COMPETITIVE EXAMS</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-ca5c3d09-7fff-35b9-a26a-7aede4157d8a"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.08661pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 21.2598pt; text-align: center; text-indent: -21.2598pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Impact; font-size: 18pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> 10th SEPTEMBER 2020 </span></p><br /><br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinNV0LEmMG59zRwHizAiW5KRtdhfwbNBkuXi6r0Hp0XEmhhyAruv7_GB619xMEVqq1t6K7JPghZQWEjhrcn61OFLRJztZfvIl8PGnx-hoO7fmj0qq52PAooBiQS5LJtPUdognFt19INbk/s1581/Untitled+design+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1264" data-original-width="1581" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinNV0LEmMG59zRwHizAiW5KRtdhfwbNBkuXi6r0Hp0XEmhhyAruv7_GB619xMEVqq1t6K7JPghZQWEjhrcn61OFLRJztZfvIl8PGnx-hoO7fmj0qq52PAooBiQS5LJtPUdognFt19INbk/s320/Untitled+design+%25281%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a><br /><br /><ol style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -18.1535pt; padding-left: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">World Suicide Prevention Day</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.653543307086622pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 36pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -36pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1.1 World Suicide Prevention Day is observed annually on 10 September to raise awareness regarding the subject of suicide and the actions that can be taken to prevent these tragedies on a global scale.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.653543307086622pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 36pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -36pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1.2 In 2003, the first-ever World Suicide Prevention Day was observed by the International Association for Suicide Prevention in collaboration with the World Health Organisation & the World Federal for Mental Health.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.653543307086622pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 36pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -36pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1.3 According to WHO data, 8 lakh people die each year due to suicide or 1 death in every 40 seconds. 20 million suicide attempts are made by people every year.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.653543307086622pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 36pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -36pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1.4 Theme for 2020 - ‘Working together to prevent suicide’.</span></p><br /><ol start="2" style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -18.1535pt; padding-left: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">PM held ‘Svanidhi Samvad’ with Street Vendors from Madhya Pradesh</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2.1 Hon’ble Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has held ‘Svanidhi Samvad’ with street vendors from Madhya Pradesh.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2.2 Notably, M.P is the state in which maximum number of street vendors registered themselves with the PM Svanidhi Scheme.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2.3 PM Svanidhi Scheme was launched on 1 June 2020, to help poor street vendors, who were badly affected by the Covid-19 crisis and to resume their livelihood activities.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2.4 Almost 4.5 lakh street vendors registered themselves with the scheme in M.P out of which acceptance has been granted to around 1.4 lakh street vendors of amount worth Rs 140 crore.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2.5 The Prime Minister said the aim of the Svanidhi yojana is to provide Swarozgar, Svavlamban, and Swabhimaan (Self Employment, Self-Sustenance, and Self-Confidence) to the Street Vendors.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2.6 Under the scheme, one can get registered with the scheme through the common service center or in the municipality office by uploading the application & not only this Business Correspondent from the bank and municipal staff can also come and take the application from the street vendors.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2.7 This scheme gives up to 7 percent rebate on the interest and if one repays the money taken from the bank within 1 year, then one will get an interest rebate. In digital transactions, there is a cashback also.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2.8 PM also said that the Government is now going to bring an Online platform so that all the Street Vendors can conduct their business transactions digitally and the scheme beneficiaries will also get access to the Ujjwala gas scheme, Ayushman Bharat scheme, etc on a priority basis.</span></p><br /><ol start="3" style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -18.1535pt; padding-left: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">PM to launch several initiatives in the Fisheries & Animal Husbandry Sector</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3.1 Prime Minister, Narendra Modi will digitally launch the </span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) </span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">on 10th September.</span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is a flagship scheme for focused and sustainable development of fisheries sector in the country with an estimated investment of Rs. 20,050 crores for its implementation during a period of 5 years from 2020-21 to 2024-25 in all States/UTs, as a part of the AatmaNirbhar Bharat Package.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The aim is to enhance fish production by an additional 70 lakh tonne by 2024-25, increasing fisheries export earnings to Rs.1,00,000 crore by 2024-25, doubling of incomes of fishers and fish farmers, reducing post-harvest losses from 20-25% to about 10%, and generation of additional 55 lakhs direct and indirect gainful employment opportunities in fisheries sector and allied activities.</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3.2 The establishment of Fish Brood Bank at Sitamarhi, and of Aquatic Disease Referral Laboratory at Kishanganj, will be announced by PM.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3.3 He will inaugurate one-unit fish feed mill at Madhepura and two units of ‘Fish on Wheels’ assisted at Patna under Blue Revolution.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3.4 Prime Minister will also inaugurate the Comprehensive Fish Production Technology Centre at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Bihar.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3.5 He will launch e-Gopala App: a comprehensive breed improvement marketplace and information portal for the direct use of farmers.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3.6 He will also inaugurate Semen Station with state of the art facilities, which has been established under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission in Purnea, Bihar, IVF lab established at Animal Sciences University, Patna under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><ol start="4" style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -18.1535pt; padding-left: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2nd Kisan Rail flagged off</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">4.1 The Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare Minister, Narendra Singh Tomar has flagged off the 2nd Kisan Rail between Anantpur (A.P) to New Delhi.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> 4.2 AP has 1st rank in the country in the production of tomatoes, coconut, papaya and chillies and is the biggest fruit producing state in South India & Anantpur is becoming the ‘Fruit Bowl’ of Andhra Pradesh. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">4.3 More than 80% of the 58 lakh MT of fruits & vegetables in the district is marketed out of the state, particularly to the north Indian States of Delhi, UP, Punjab, and Haryana among others.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">4.4 Kisan Rail and Kisan Udaan had been announced in this year’s budget so that farm produce is able to be transported all over the country in less time. The first Kisan Rail was flagged off between Devlali in Maharashtra and Danapur in Bihar as a weekly service, which was later made bi-weekly due to increasing demand.</span></p><br /><ol start="5" style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -18.1535pt; padding-left: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ARISE-ANIC Initiative launched by Atal Innovation Mission</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5.1 The Atal Innovation Mission, Niti Ayog, has launched the Aatmnirbhar Bharat ARISE- Atal New India Challenges to boost applied research & innovation in Indian MSMEs & Startups. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5.2 Three challenges will be given each by ISRO, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Food Processing Industry, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, & Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs. There will be two winners in each challenge.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5.3 The programme will provide funding of up to Rs, 50 lakhs for speedy development of the proposed technology solution and/or product.</span></p><br /><ol start="6" style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -18.1535pt; padding-left: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fit India Freedom Run Event flags off in Kolkata</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">6.1 The Sports Authority of India regional center in Kolkata organized a Fit India Freedom Run event at the Netaji Subhash Eastern Centre.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">6.2 The event was flagged off by Bula Choudhury, an Arjuna Awardee, Padmashree Awardee, and former national women’s swimming champion who became the first woman to swim across five sea channels.</span></p><br /><ol start="7" style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -18.1535pt; padding-left: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">IAF to induct Rafale jets on 10 September.</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">7.1 IAF will induct the first batch of five Rafale fighter jets into the Indian Air Force on September 10.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">7.2 These five jets arrived in India on 29th July 2020.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">7.3 French Defence Minister will also attend the event besides the Union Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh in Ambala.</span></p><br /><ol start="8" style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -18.1535pt; padding-left: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">US defense firm names its new spacecraft after Kalpana Chawla</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">8.1 US defense contractor Northrop Grumman has named its NG-14 Cygnus spacecraft upon late astronaut, S.S Kalpana Chawla.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">8.2 Chawla is the pride for India as she was the first woman of Indian descent to go to space.</span></p><br /><ol start="9" style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -18.1535pt; padding-left: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">‘Clone Train’ scheme announced by Railways for waitlisted passengers</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">9.1 The Indian Railways has announced a ‘Clone Train’ scheme for waitlisted passengers.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">9.2 Under this scheme, a clone train will be run as an alternative to the actual one where the waitlist is long.</span></p><br /><ol start="10" style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -18.1535pt; padding-left: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">School disruption could have decades-long economic impact: OECD</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">10.1 According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation & Development , the disruption in schooling due to the pandemic will cause skill loss that will lead to a 1.5 % drop in global economic output for the rest of this century.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">10.2 According to UN, around 1.5 billion children were affected by school closures globally.</span></p><br /><ol start="11" style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -18.1535pt; padding-left: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Covid-19 drug Remdesivir, has launched as ‘Redyx’ in India</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">11.1 Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has launched Remdesivir under the brand name ‘Redyx’ in India for the treatment of Covid-19 patients with severe symptoms.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">11.2 The Drug Controller General of India had approved Remdesivir for restricted emergency use.</span></p><br /><ol start="12" style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -18.1535pt; padding-left: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">13 million year old fossil of newly discovered ape species found in Uttarakhand</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">12.1 The species is the earliest known ancestor of the modern day gibbon.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">12.2 The fossil belongs to a previously unknown genus & species, Kapi Ramnagarensis.</span></p><br /><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Nidhi Agrawalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18125912750364822603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6194474182768502743.post-73022060141710533392020-09-08T21:55:00.002+05:302020-09-08T21:55:32.997+05:30 CURRENT AFFAIRS FOR UPSC & OTHER COMPETITIVE EXAMS 9th SEPTEMBER 2020 <p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Impact; font-size: 18pt; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;">CURRENT AFFAIRS FOR UPSC & OTHER COMPETITIVE EXAMS</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-e30c329a-7fff-c353-83fa-e04267cb28b5"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 21.259842519685034pt; text-indent: -21.259842519685034pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Impact; font-size: 18pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> 9th SEPTEMBER 2020 </span></p><br /><br /><ol style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -18.1535pt; padding-left: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ADB to give $500 million loan to India for Delhi-Meerut RRTS Corridor</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.653543307086622pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 36pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -36pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1.1 Asian Development Bank & India has signed a $500 million loan to build a modern, high-speed 82-kilometer Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor that will improve regional connectivity and mobility in India’s national capital region (NCR).</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.653543307086622pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 36pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -36pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1.2 With a design speed of 180 km per hour and high-frequency operations of every 5–10 minutes, the 82-km corridor connecting Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi to Modipuram in Meerut in Uttar Pradesh is expected to reduce the journey time to about 1 hour from the present 3–4 hours.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.653543307086622pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 36pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -36pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1.3 A $3 million grant from ADB’s Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction will support various activities, including the provision of visual, hearing, and mobility aids, such as wheelchairs for differently-abled persons.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.653543307086622pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 36pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -36pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1.4 Training for women and differently-abled on safe mobility and employment opportunities and behavioral change for public transport providers will also be given.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.653543307086622pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 36pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -36pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1.5 ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty.</span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Established - on 19 December 1966</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Headquarter- Mandaluyong, Philippines</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">President - Masatsugu Asakawa</span></p></li></ul><br /><ol start="2" style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -18.1535pt; padding-left: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Radio Astronomer, Govind Swarup passes away at 91</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2.1 Govind Swarup, the well-known Astronomer passed away at the age of 91.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2.2 He was known not only for his many important research contributions in several areas of astronomy and astrophysics but also for his outstanding achievements in building ingenious, innovative, and powerful observational facilities for front-line research in radio astronomy.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2.3 He was also awarded by the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award of India, in 1973 and was honored with many more awards & medals for his outstanding contributions in the radio astronomy.</span></p><br /><ol start="3" style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -18.1535pt; padding-left: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">CIPET to open 2 new CSTS Centres at Bihar & UP</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3.1 The Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET), will open two new Centre for Skilling & Technical Support (CSTS) at Bhagalpur, (Bihar) & Varanasi, (U.P).</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3.2 CIPET comes under the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers & is actively contributing towards several Govt. of India initiatives viz., Skill India, Make in India, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Stand up India, StartUp India, and Digital India, etc.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">f advertisements in the event of undue delay in responding to Committee’s notices.</span></p><br /><ol start="4" style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -18.1535pt; padding-left: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">114.2 MT of DDT supply to Zambia for Malaria Control Programme</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">4.1 Hindustan Insecticides Limited, a PSU in India, has supplied 114.2 MT of Dichloro-Diphenyl-trichloroethane (DDT) to Zambia for their malaria control program.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> 4.2 HIL was formed in 1954 to manufacture & supply DDT to India’s Ministry of Health & Family Welfare’s malaria control program.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">4.3 In the year 2019-20 DDT was supplied to 20 states in the country and it also exports it to African countries like South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia, etc.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">4.4 WHO recommends DDT as one of the efficient Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) chemicals to curb the malaria mosquito menace.</span></p><br /><ol start="5" style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -18.1535pt; padding-left: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hunar Haat to be organized in October 2020</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5.1 Union Ministry of Minority Affairs will organize the Hunar Haat, from 9 to 18 October 2020 at Prayagraj, U.P.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5.2 Hunar Haat is an enormous platform that provides market and opportunities to artisans who prepare indigenous toys.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5.3 According to the Union Minister of Minority Affairs, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, “Hunar Haat” has provided employment and employment opportunities to more than 5 lakh Indian artisans, craftsmen, culinary experts and other people associated with them in the last 5 years”.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5.4 More than 30 percent of stalls will be for artisans who prepare indigenous toys, they will also be extended help through various institutions for attractive packaging of “Swadeshi Toys”.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5.5 This time, these artisans & their indigenous products will get registered on Government e-marketplace (GeM), so that people can buy products online.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5.6 An appeal has also made by the govt. to get “Vocal for Local Toys”.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5.7 The theme for 2020 is - “Local to Global”.</span></p><br /><ol start="6" style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -18.1535pt; padding-left: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">RPF disrupts the operation of illegal software called ‘Real Mango’</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">6.1 Railway Protection Force (RPF), in a nationwide investigation, has disrupted the operation of illegal software called ‘Real Mango’.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">6.2 It has found that-</span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Real mango software bypasses V3 and V2 captcha.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It synchronizes bank OTP with the help of a mobile app and feeds it to the requisite form automatically.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The software auto-fills the passenger details and payment details in the forms.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The software logs in to the IRCTC website through multiple IRCTC Ids.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The illegal software is sold through a five-tiered structure: System Admin & his team, Mavens, Super sellers, Sellers, and Agents.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">System admin is receiving payment in bitcoins.</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">6.3 RPF has been able to apprehend around 50 criminals so far involved in the operation of this illegal software and block live tickets worth more than Rs. 5 Lakhs.</span></p><br /><ol start="7" style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -18.1535pt; padding-left: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare launches 22 bamboo clusters in 9 States</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">7.1 Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare has launched 22 bamboo clusters in 9 states of the country and also released a logo for the National Bamboo Mission by applauding the success of the National Bamboo Mision in the country.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">7.2 The nine states where the bamboo clusters are launched are - Gujarat, M.P, Maharashtra, Odisha, Assam, Nagaland, Tripura, Uttarakhand & Karnataka.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">7.3 The Indian Forest Act 1927 was amended in the year 2017 to remove bamboo for the category of trees, as a result now anyone can undertake cultivation and business in bamboo and its products.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">7.4 The restructured National Bamboo Mission was launched in 2018-19 for the holistic development of the complete value chain of the sector.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">7.5 The Mission is being implemented in a hub (industry) and spoke model, with the main goal of connecting farmers to markets so as to enable farmer producers to get a ready market for the bamboo grown and to increase the supply of appropriate raw material to the domestic industry.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">7.6 The National Bamboo Mission also endeavors to upgrade the skills of traditional bamboo craftsmen as per the requirement of contemporary markets with a tie-up with enterprises and premier institutes so that our cultural heritage is continued.</span></p><br /><ol start="8" style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -18.1535pt; padding-left: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Telugu actor, Jaya Prakash Reddy dies at 74</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">8.1 Telugu actor, Jaya Prakash Reddy died at the age of 74 due to cardiac arrest.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">8.2 He was known for his villainous & comedy roles.</span></p><br /><ol start="9" style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -18.1535pt; padding-left: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Best & worst states/UTs in terms of literacy rate in India</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">9.1 The Ministry of Education has celebrated the 54th International Literacy Day on 8th September 2020.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">9.2 On this day, the National Statistical Office, released a data according to which, Kerala has emerged as the most literate state in India with a literacy rate of 96.2%, followed by Delhi (88.7%), Uttarakhand (87.6%), Himachal Pradesh (86.6%) & Assam (85.9%).</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">9.3 States with worst literacy rate include Andhra Pradesh (66.4%), Rajasthan (69.7%), & Bihar (70.9%).</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">9.4 The overall literacy rate in India is 77.7%.</span></p><br /><ol start="10" style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -18.1535pt; padding-left: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">India’s GDP to contract 10.5% this fiscal year: Fitch Ratings</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">10.1 According to the US-based Fitch Ratings, India’s GDP will contract to 10.5% this financial year.</span></p><br /><ol start="11" style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -18.1535pt; padding-left: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Maharashtra removes 70:30 admission norm in medical courses</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">11.1 Maharashtra government has removed the 70:30 region-wise formula for admission in medical courses in the state.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">11.2 Under the norm, 70% of seats were reserved for students in their districts & 30% for students from the rest of the state.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">11.3 By doing this, the govt. has promoted the policy of ‘One Maharashtra, one merit’.</span></p><br /><ol start="12" style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -18.1535pt; padding-left: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Vodafone Idea rebrands itself as ‘Vi’</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">12.1 Vodafone Idea is the culmination of the largest telecom integration in the world.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">12.2 It was merged in 2018 and ranks third in India in terms of wireless subscribers.</span></p><br /><ol start="13" style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -18.1535pt; padding-left: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">KV Kamath Committee names 26 sectors for loan restructuring</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">13.1 RBI has released the report of KV Kamath Committee made for recommending parameters for loan restructuring.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">13.2 The committee names 26 sectors that could be factored by lending institutions while finalising loan resolution plans.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">13.3 It was a 5 member committee chaired by the former ICICI Bank CEO, KV Kamath.</span></p><br /><ol start="14" style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -18.1535pt; padding-left: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Covid warriors will inaugurate Mysuru Dasara this year</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">14.1 According to the Karnataka Government, Covid warriors including doctors, nurses, ASHA workers & police will inaugurate the Mysuru Dasara this year by offering pooja to Chamundeshwari.</span></p><br /><ol start="15" style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -18.1535pt; padding-left: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">UNICEF will lead procurement of Covid-19 vaccines for 92 poor nations</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">9.1 UNICEF has announced that it will lead procurement of Covid-19 vaccines for 92 low & lower-middle-income countries. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.0866141732283445pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.0866141732283445pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.0866141732283445pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">9.2 UNICEF already buys 2 billion doses of various vaccines annually on behalf of nearly 100 countries.</span></p><br /></span>Nidhi Agrawalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18125912750364822603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6194474182768502743.post-38147741262604490042020-09-08T00:05:00.003+05:302020-09-08T21:58:47.628+05:30CURRENT AFFAIRS FOR UPSC & OTHER COMPETITIVE EXAMS 8th SEPTEMBER 2020 <p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Impact; font-size: 18pt; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;">CURRENT AFFAIRS FOR UPSC & OTHER COMPETITIVE EXAMS</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-c73cbd63-7fff-b9f5-7514-0f0f87376977"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.08661pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 21.2598pt; text-align: center; text-indent: -21.2598pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Impact; font-size: 18pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> 8th SEPTEMBER 2020 </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.08661pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 21.2598pt; text-align: center; text-indent: -21.2598pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Impact; font-size: 18pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.08661pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 21.2598pt; text-align: center; text-indent: -21.2598pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNSltw9X55yhaklV7pRXug2qnZUbjRUC20uBHkywfJ9Oai06WXCbi4UnL8QBStllS21gJtso3SlcptWzomCilxLbQqVUUuFnr4Sxra29ywbLp9dWHw_bAoO6fwjJe0wFRM6LUC8SjOkQk/s559/Add+a+subheading.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="447" data-original-width="559" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNSltw9X55yhaklV7pRXug2qnZUbjRUC20uBHkywfJ9Oai06WXCbi4UnL8QBStllS21gJtso3SlcptWzomCilxLbQqVUUuFnr4Sxra29ywbLp9dWHw_bAoO6fwjJe0wFRM6LUC8SjOkQk/w500-h400/Add+a+subheading.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><p></p><br /><ol style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -18.1535pt; padding-left: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">World Literacy Day</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.65354pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 36pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -36pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1.1 World Literacy Day/ International Literacy Day is celebrated every year worldwide to raise awareness and concerns for literacy problems that exist in the local communities and globally.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.65354pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 36pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -36pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1.2 The idea of an International Literacy Day was born at the World Conference of Ministers of Education on the eradication of illiteracy held in Tehran in 1965, then in 1966, it was founded by the proclamation of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.65354pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 36pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -36pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1.3 This day was also adopted as part of the UN's sustainable development goals program in 2015.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.65354pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 36pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -36pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1.4 The theme for 2020 is - “Literacy teaching and learning in the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.”</span></p><br /><ol start="2" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -18.1535pt; padding-left: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Patrika Gate will be inaugurated by the PM in Jaipur</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.08661pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.08661pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.08661pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2.1 The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Patrika Gate in Jaipur, through video conferencing.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.08661pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.08661pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.08661pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2.2 The Iconic Gate is built by the Patrika Group of Newspapers on the Jawaharlal Nehru Marg in Jaipur.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.08661pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.08661pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.08661pt;">2.3 He will also release the Samvad Upanishad & Akshar Yatra Books.</p><br /><ol start="3" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -18.1535pt; padding-left: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Three Members Committee on Content Regulation in Govt Advertising: SC</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.08661pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.08661pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.08661pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3.1 The 19th meeting of Supreme Court-mandated, Committee on Content Regulation in Government Advertising (CCRGA).</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.08661pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.08661pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.08661pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3.2 As per directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court, states are mandated to set up their respective three-member committees on Content Regulation of Government Advertisements. Karnataka, Goa, Mizoram, and Nagaland States have already constituted state-level Three Member Committees.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.08661pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.08661pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.08661pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3.3 In the event of any non-compliance of CCRGA’s orders, the Committee may be constrained to put embargo on issue of further advertisements by nodal agencies of concerned governments, which come under the purview of this Committee.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.08661pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.08661pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.08661pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3.4 The Committee may, if necessary, also decide to summon the concerned official of the Govt. agencies dealing with the release of advertisements in the event of undue delay in responding to Committee’s notices.</span></p><br /><ol start="4" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -18.1535pt; padding-left: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Thykoodam-Petta Stretch of Kochi Metro inaugurated</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.08661pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.08661pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.08661pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">4.1 The Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri, has inaugurated the Thykoodam-Petta stretch of the Kochi Metro.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.08661pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.08661pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.08661pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> 4.2 Kochi Water Metro Project, is also going to implement at the cost of Rs 747 crore with the financial assistance of German Bank, KFW. Kochi is the first city in the country wherein water transport has been integrated as a feeder service to the metro. Kochi Metro Rail Limited, has engaged persons from the LGBT community in its operations, thus becoming the first organization to appoint transgender persons in the country.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.08661pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.08661pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.08661pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">4.3 Kochi Metro has dedicated walls for the fishermen community who saved thousands during the 2018 Kerala floods.</span></p><br /><ol start="5" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -18.1535pt; padding-left: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">DRDO successfully tests Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.08661pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.08661pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.08661pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5.1 Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully demonstrated the hypersonic air-breathing scramjet technology with the flight test of Hypersonic Technology Demonstration Vehicle (HSTDV) \from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Launch Complex at Wheeler Island, Odisha.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.08661pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.08661pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.08661pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5.2 The vehicle is indigenously developed by using the scramjet propulsion system.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.08661pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.08661pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.08661pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5.3 According to the govt. HSTDV can cruise at a speed of Mach 6 and move up to an altitude of 32.5 km in 20 seconds.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.08661pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.08661pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.08661pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5.4 It can also be used for launching satellites at low cost and the long-range cruise missile.</span></p><br /><ol start="6" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -18.1535pt; padding-left: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">First World Solar Technology Summit</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.08661pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.08661pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.08661pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">6.1 The first-ever World Solar Technology Summit will be held on 8th September 2020 and will be organized by the International Solar Alliance.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.08661pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.08661pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.08661pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">6.2 More than 26000 participants from 149 countries have registered to join the virtual Summit.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.08661pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.08661pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.08661pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">6.3 The entire proceedings will be available live in four languages: English, Spanish, French, and Arabic.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.08661pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.08661pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.08661pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">6.4 The aim of the summit is to bring the spotlight on accelerating affordable and sustainable clean green energy by showcasing and deliberating on the innovative state of the art next-generation technologies in solar power.</span></p><br /><ol start="7" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -18.1535pt; padding-left: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3.5 magnitude earthquake hits Maharashtra’s Palghar</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.08661pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.08661pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.08661pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">7.1 An earthquake of 3.5 magnitude hit Maharashtra’s Palghar.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.08661pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.08661pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.08661pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">7.2 The news was confirmed by the National Centre for Seismology.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.08661pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.08661pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.08661pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">7.3 National Centre for Seismology, established by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, to monitor earthquakes and conducts seismological research.</span></p><br /><ol start="8" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -18.1535pt; padding-left: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Keshvananda Bharti dies at 79</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.08661pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.08661pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.08661pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">8.1 Keshvananda Bharti, who led a plea in the basic structure case ( Keshavananda Bharti v. State of Kerela,1973) passed away at 79.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.08661pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.08661pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.08661pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">8.2 Keshvananda had filed a case challenging the Kerela govt.’s attempt to impose restrictions over his mutt property.</span></p><br /><ol start="9" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -18.1535pt; padding-left: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rajnath Singh met with his Iranian counterpart</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.08661pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.08661pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.08661pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">9.1 The Union Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh has met with his Iranian counterpart, Brigadier General Amir Hatami after concluding his three day Russia visit.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.08661pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.08661pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.08661pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">9.2 The issue of regional security and bilateral cooperation was discussed during the meet.</span></p><br /><ol start="10" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; margin-left: -18.1535pt; padding-left: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">French company developing airship that can pick up drop cargo without landing</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.08661pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.08661pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.08661pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">10.1 French company, ‘Flying Whales’ is developing a large capacity airship that can pick up and drop cargo up to 66,000 kilograms of payload mid-flight.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: -7.08661pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 7.08661pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -7.08661pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">10.2 The LCA60T airship, powered by helium, is a vertical takeoff and landing vehicle (VTOL) and won’t require any extra infrastructure during take-offs and landings.</span></p><br /></span>Nidhi Agrawalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18125912750364822603noreply@blogger.com0