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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 Though the three farm laws were repealed after one year of wait on November 19, 2021.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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China Eastern Airlines plane carrying 132 passengers crashes Updates

Our CorrespondentMarch 22, 20220

No one was found alive as searches continued on Tuesday for the scattered debris of China's Eastern plane carrying 132 people, which crashed a day earlier in a wooded mountainous area in China's worst air disaster in a decade Was. The wreckage of the plane was found at the scene, but so far no person onboard has been found. A China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800 crashed near the city of Wuzhou in the Guangxi region while flying from Kunming in the southwestern province of Yunnan to the industrial center of Guangzhou along the east coast. China's Civil Aviation Administration said 123 passengers and nine crew members were onboard the plane. It was about an hour into the flight and was close to the point at which it would begin to land in Guangzhou when it would be standing downs...

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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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IMF To Start Talks With Sri Lanka

Our CorrespondentMarch 21, 20220

The IMF intends to begin discussions with Sri Lanka on a program to support the country. Spokesman Gerry Rice said the island was facing heavy currency depreciation and inflation after an unusual battle of printing money to keep interest rates low.   President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said in a national address on Wednesday that he has permitted the IMF program to go ahead after meeting senior staff of the lender in Colombo. Officials have also indicated that they are actively considering an IMF-backed program," said IMF spokesman Gerry Rice.   During the Finance Minister's visit to Washington in April, we will discuss with officials how best we can help Sri Lanka move forward. The IMF has already called for tighter monetary policy to prevent liquidity injections ...

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Covishield Shots Gap Reduced Amid COVID-19 Surge In Asia, Europe

Sonia SolankiMarch 21, 20220

The National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI) plans to cut down the gap between the two shots of Covishield. This recommendation by NTAGI pours in as the Omicron surge is making news in Asia and Europe during last week. The World Health Organisation (WHO) chief recently warned people that this could be the "tip of the iceberg." Why Covishield Gap Cutdown? Talking of the upcoming surge of Omicron 2 in Asia, India continues to curb the number of covid infections. This is a great relief but we still need to understand that the coronavirus new variants are still in circulation. Vaccination cover is yet to reach each and every eligible candidate. Social distancing and wearing mask is also reducing as day by day social activity are becoming rigorous. Secondly, India h...

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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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Second Wave Of Omicron Gushes In Europe: Is Coronavirus Rebooting?

Sonia SolankiMarch 19, 20220

The COVID-19 pandemic seems to be rebooting again itself with cases showing a surge in numbers in Europe especially. Though in the last few weeks, the pandemic showed a decline across the globe. But recently, the cases are increasing again in the region of East and Southeast Asia as well as Western Europe. Although talking about Asia, India is showing a constant decline in covid cases. Not only this, India's case number is as low as it was nearly two years back. Indeed a great news for India, as according to the government data, the average daily cases in India decreases by 98.9% in Seven weeks time span. This time span ranges from 19-25 January to 9-15 March. Global trends Of Omicron Surge : As per worldometers.info data, in the last one week, the rate of covid infection increase...

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