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Indian-Origin Physician Becomes New White House COVID-Response Coordinator

Pooja YadavMarch 22, 20220

An Indian-born physician Ashish Jha has been appointed the new White House COVID-19 response coordinator. He has replaced Jeff Zeints. Jha is a leading health specialist within the US and he has been recognized for his knowledgeable and calming public presence. He is a communicable disease expert and also the dean of Brown University’s School of Public Health. He has worked on the filovirus and served as co-chair of a panel to combat the disease’s breakout in West Africa in 2014. Jha also offered his advice to the White House on Zients and his team’s national COVID-19 readiness strategy, which was published earlier this month. It explains how people can gradually resume normal activities once the restrictions imposed thanks to Covid are eased. Jha was born in Bihar in 1970. ...

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Karnataka Govt. Launches Dishaank App To Have Quick Land Records Access; Details Inside

Pooja YadavMarch 22, 20220

Dishaank is an application developed by Karnataka to confirm quick access to land records. About Dishnaak app Talking about the Survey Settlement and Land Records (SSLR) unit of Karnataka’s revenue department is ensuring easy availability of original land records through an app called Dishaank. The Dishaank app is developed under the Geographical data system (GIS) program of the Karnataka State Remote Sensing Applications Center (KSRSAC). The KSRSAC provides satellite data to agencies like the SSLR unit for innovative use. Dishaank leverages Karnataka’s decision with an objective to digitize land records under the Bhoomi project. Availability of digitized, scanned & geo-referenced maps, made it easier to create the app. Data available on the app The ...

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MSP Demand Is Irrational And Infeasible To Implement: SC Committee Report

Sonia SolankiMarch 22, 20220

The Minimum Support Price (MSP) demand was one of the key demands during the farmer agitation which ran for one year against the three farm laws. Though the three farm laws were repealed after one year of wait on November 19, 2021. The issue of MSP gained the limelight during and post farmers' protests. Even during multiple dialogues with the Centre and farmers association, no clear results came out on MSP demand. As the protest kept on intensifying, the Supreme Court intervened in the issue. A committee was called upon by the SC consisting of 4 members. Later, one of the members resigned from the committee. Finally, a three-member committee appointed by the apex court conducted the study to understand the issue of MSP and three farm laws. SC Committee Report Details The com...

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CUET Mandatory For Undergraduate Programmes In Central Universities: UGC

Sonia SolankiMarch 22, 20220

The University Grants Commission (UGC) chairman M Jagadesh Kumar has announced that a Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is mandatory to take admission in undergraduate courses in Central universities. The UGC chairman also mentioned that Class 12 board marks will not add any weightage for the process to have admission in undergraduate courses. Although, universities can set eligibility criteria on the basis of the class 12 board marks. CUET Details Kumar, during a press meet, said, "From 2022-23 academic year, the National Testing Agency will be conducting the CUET for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. All the central universities will have to consider CUET scores for admissions to their programmes." Not only this, but he also informed me that the CUET will be bas...

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Centre Launches Tests For Hydrogen-Based Advanced Cell Electric Vehicle

Pooja YadavMarch 22, 20220

The Union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated a test for Hydrogen-based advanced fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV). This pilot program was initiated by Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. For this project, Toyota worked with the International Center for engineering (ICAT). The project involves studying and evaluating the world’s most advanced FCEV called “Toyota Mirai” on Indian roads and its atmospheric conditions. The aim is to spread awareness regarding FCEV technology and disseminate the advantages to support a hydrogen-based ecosystem. Toyota Mirai was launched in 2014 and is one of the world’s first hydrogen fuel electric vehicles. The word ‘Mirai’ within the Japanese language means ‘future’. It is powered by a hydrogen cell battery pack and c

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Ukraine Gets Electricity Grid From European Countries; Know Its Impact Over Ongoing Tensions

Pooja YadavMarch 21, 20220

Ukraine has been linked to an electricity grid of continental Europe. This can reduce Ukraine’s dependence on Russia. According to an announcement by the ECU Network of gear Operators (ENTSO-E), the electricity grids of Ukraine and Moldova were successfully synchronized with the Continental European grid on an endeavour basis. Preparation for grid synchronization was happening since 2014 when Russia annexed Crimea. But because of the 2022 Russian invasion, Ukraine put an emergency request to hurry up the method, so immediately trials were started. Now, energy suppliers within the European continental grid, which stretches from Portugal to Poland, can supply electricity to Ukraine during an emergency. this may help in maintaining the soundness of the ability systems of Ukra...

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EU To Impose World’s First Carbon Dioxide Emmision Tarrifs; Read On To Know More

Pooja YadavMarch 21, 20220

The European Union (EU) countries decided to impose the world’s first CO2 emissions tariff on imports of polluting goods. Starting from 2020, the EU had introduced greenhouse gas emissions costs on imports of steel, cement, fertilizers, aluminium and electricity. The finer details of the plan aren't yet finalized, which can be figured out in future negotiations. The aim of imposing this tariff is to shield the EU industry because the European market is flooded by cheaper goods made in countries with weak environmental rules. According to the EU, this carbon border tariff is a trial to make a grade playing field by imposing the identical carbonic acid gas costs on EU companies and people abroad. EU held that this move will avoid any carbon leakage and can also encourage part...

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Gita In Gujarat Schools From Class 6-12, Creates Stir On Social Media

Sonia SolankiMarch 19, 20220

The Gujarat education minister Jitu Vaghani has introduced the addition of Bhagavad Gita in the school curriculum for classes 6-12 across the state. The move has revoked a stir on social media. Certainly, the issue is a sensitive one as it revolves around the sentiments and culture of our country. Why Gita Needs To Be Taught ? The need for introducing Gita in school curriculum is done with the motto to "cultivate a sense of pride and connection to traditions" as the state's education minister said. He added, "Shrimad Bhagavad Gita's values, principles and importance are accepted by the people of all religions. In class 6, Shrimad Bhagavad Gita will be introduced in such a way that students will develop an interest in it." Why Religion Needs A Subjective Approach? The decisio...

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Ukraine Signs Legal Framework For Cryptocurrency After Receiving Millions Of Digital Donations

Snehashish RoyMarch 18, 20220

Ukraine has passed a law to legalise cryptocurrency in the country amid their high-tension confrontation with the Russian army against the invasion of their country. The bill to create a legal framework for the cryptocurrency industry in Ukraine was adopted last month in their parliament. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed it into law on March 16. This law will enable Ukrainian and foreign cryptocurrencies to exchange legally and allow crypto companies to open their bank accounts, according to Ukraine's digital transformation ministry. It determines the ownership, classification and legal status of virtual assets. “From now on, foreign and Ukrainian cryptocurrencies exchanges will operate legally and banks will open accounts for crypto companies. It is an important step towards...

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Sexual Harassment Against Women In Workplace: Kerala HC Directs Film Industry To Follow POSH Act

Snehashish RoyMarch 18, 20220

Kerala High Court has urged organisations in the film industry on March 17 to constitute a joint committee to handle the sexual harassment cases against women pertaining to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. The law, prevention of sexual harassment (POSH), was passed in 2013 by the Parliament and Kerala HC has ordered the film production units to follow it. The order came in the wake of public interest litigation (PIL) filed by the Women in Cinema Collection (WCC) urging to set up a mechanism for grievance redressal in the body of Malayalam movie actors, Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA). The POSH act is a broadened law of the Vishaka guidelines, that were laid down following a Supreme Court judgement in 1997...

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RBI Announces New Policy For Microfinance Loans; Read On To Know More

Pooja YadavMarch 17, 20220

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) once again made announcements regarding the regulatory framework on microfinance loans. RBI has done away with the margin caps on the pricing of small loans given by non-banking financial company-microfinance institutions (NBFC-MFIs). Earlier, as far as the limit was concerned, there was a limit on the charge per unit charged by microfinance lenders. The most rate of interest was 10-12% above the price of funds incurred by the institution or 2.75 times the common interest rate of the five-largest commercial banks, whichever is lower. Now, the removal of margin caps brings NBFC-MFIs to the identical level as other lenders like banks. This can pave the way for the underwriting of loans supported risk analysis. Also, betting on the borrower, a risk premiu...

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Centre Announces ‘Meri Policy Mere Haath’ In Karnataka; Know Highlights

Pooja YadavMarch 17, 20220

Meri Policy Mere Haath campaign was launched in Hassan, Karnataka by the centre. The campaign is a component of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). The campaign is geared toward motivating all farmers within the country to ensure their crops. Under this campaign, it is assumed that every farmer who has taken insurance under the PMFBY will get the policy documents at their doorstep. The campaign empowers the farmers through crop insurance awareness and by bringing the contract to their doorsteps. The campaign will help in increasing the direct communication between the farmers and insurance companies. Thus, it bridges the prevailing trust deficit between farmers and insurance companies. Other farmers will get motivated and the sum of money of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima...

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