Adavi Tribal Brand Launched

1.ISRO YUVIKA 2022: ISRO launches youth science program for school children

The Young Scientist Programme, also known as YUVIKA (YUVIKA – Yuva VIgyani KAryakram) , is an annual space education and training program sponsored by ISRO and funded by India’s Department of Space . Early interest in space technologies among youthThis program was started by the Government of India to inspire. Former ISRO chief K. Sivan announced the program on January 18, 2019, and it was launched four months later on May 17. The program was announced through ISRO’s Student Outreach Program. Of. Sivan urged the state governments and education departments to work together to make the program a success. The objective of this program is to develop and nurture an interest in space science in the minds of the youth. The criteria for selection are academic achievement and extra-curricular activities. Participants are selected on the basis of several factors, including grades in Class 8 and participation in science fairs organized by a school, district, state or central government authority in the past three years.

2.India ranked 93rd in V-Dem Democracy Report 2022

According to the latest report by the V-Dem Institute at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden , the level of democracy held by an average citizen globally in 2021 has dropped from 1989 levels as well as the post-Cold War period. The democratic gains achieved during the The report is titled ‘ Democracy Report 2022: The Changing Nature of Autocracy’. ‘Variety of Democracy’ (V-DEM) is the largest global dataset on democracy with over 30 million data points for 202 countries from 1789 to 2021 does. Earlier the ‘Global State of Democracy Report, 2021’ was released by the ‘International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance’ (International-IDEA). Liberal Democratic Index (LDI)The report classifies countries into four governance types based on their scores: Liberal Democracy, Electoral Democracy, Electoral Autocracy and Closed Autocracy. Sweden tops the Liberal Democracy Index (LDI), along with other Scandinavian countries such as Denmark, Norway, Costa Rica and New Zealand in the top five. India was ranked 93rd in the LDI , and is included in the ” bottom 50% ” countries. It has further deteriorated its performance in the Electoral Democracy Index, reaching 100th position, and 102nd in the Deliverative Component Index. Talking about the countries of South Asia, India’s place in LDI is below Sri Lanka (88), Nepal (71) and Bhutan (65) and above Pakistan (117).

3.Qatar becomes US non-NATO ally

Major non-NATO ally is the status accorded by the US government to some of its closest allies. The US government grants major non-NATO allies status to countries that are not members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) but have strategic ties with the US armed forces. The status of a major non-NATO ally does not automatically include any mutual defense agreement with the US. The status of a major non-NATO ally was created in 1987 . Australia, Egypt, Israel, Japan and South Korea were the first five countries to be recognized as major non-NATO allies. Benefits of Being a Major Non-NATO Ally

• Entering Cooperative Research with the Department of Defense (DoD)
• Participation in some counter-terrorism exercises
• Delivery of military surplus on priority basis
• Loans of Equipment and Materials for Development Projects
• Permission to use US funding to buy certain defense equipment
• Expedited export processing of space technology

4.Russia banned the export of many goods and equipment

Russia recently banned the export of certain goods and equipment.has been put. Russia has taken this step in response to the sanctions imposed by Western countries on Russia for the invasion of Ukraine. A temporary export ban has been imposed on 200 items and equipment, effective until the end of 2022. Some items previously imported into Russia have been banned and include medical equipment, agricultural machinery, electrical equipment, turbines, video displays, projectors, switchboards, railway cars, etc. According to Russia, this export ban is necessary to maintain stability in its markets. Russia has also banned the export of many types of wood and wood products to countries taking hostile actions against the country. Russia is an important energy supplier to the European Union. Wheat, Precious and industrial metals and wood are other Russian products that play an important role in global trade. Russia did not curb sales of energy and raw materials, which are its biggest contributors to global trade. However, it has threatened to cut off natural gas supplies to Europe via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline.

5.Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnav inaugurated a seminar on the completion of 25 years of TRAI Act in New Delhi today

Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnav inaugurated a seminar on the completion of 25 years of the TRAI Act in New Delhi . The theme of the seminar was TRAI Act: The Way Forward for Stakeholders . The TRAI Act was enacted in the year 1997 to regulate the telecom sector in India. It also provided a mechanism for dispute resolution among telecom stakeholders. This was amended in the year 2000 by setting up a Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) to take over adjudication and dispute obligations from TRAI .

6.AYUSH Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurates Yoga Festival

AYUSH Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the Yoga Festival-2022 . It has been organized by Morarji Desai Yoga Institute , Delhi . Its aim is to promote various aspects of yoga one hundred days before the International Day of Yoga for Health, Wellbeing and World Peace . In addition, a campaign is also being launched under the aegis of Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga to expand the boundaries of the Ministry of AYUSH, which will be implemented in 100 days, 100 cities and 100 cities across the world between March 13, 2022 to June 21, 2022. organizations will be carried out. International Day of Yoga is being celebrated since 2015 . IDY-2022 International Day of YogaIt’s 8th edition .

7.Adavi Tribal Brand Launched

A new brand of forest products has been launched from Nilambur . Minor forest produce such as wild honey collected by Nilambur tribals will now be marketed under the Adavi brand . National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS)has jointly launched the Adavi brand at a tribal festival organized in Nilambur. JSS and NABARD collaborated in the implementation of the Gotramrut project, which also includes the Adavi brand. An exhibition named ‘Disha’ was organized by NABARD and JSS during the tribal festival. In the initial phase, the Adavi brand will be promoting various pickles and mangoes of pure wild honey, wild asparagus, and gooseberry. The products will be sold by the Gotramrit Society, which was founded by the Nilambur tribals. Under this new scheme, better and wider markets have been proposed to promote Adavi products, especially in overseas markets.

8.Vincov-19: India’s first indigenous medicine for Kovid

With the completion of clinical trials demonstrating excellent results, the first indigenous drug to treat COVID -19 called Vincov-19 is expected to be available to the public soon. CSIR-Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology (CCMB) , VINS Bioproducts , and University of Hyderabad (UoH) have collaborated to make the drug ‘Vincov-19’. To make this drug, the SARS-CoV-2 virus is inactivated and injected into horses. Antibodies then generated through blood serumis synthesized and then purified and converted into a drug. This drug is then injected into humans to neutralize the COVID virus.

9.Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated the first Drone School in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh

Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan jointly inaugurated the first Drone School in Gwalior , Madhya Pradesh. This Drone School is one of the five Drone Schools to be opened in different cities of Madhya Pradesh. The other four cities are Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur and Satna. This drone school of Gwalior will not only pave the way for progressing ahead by connecting the youth of Madhya Pradesh with technology, but will also increase employment opportunities. This school will prove to be a milestone in the progress and progress of Gwalior as well as Madhya Pradesh.

10.Six Indian airports find place in ACI World’s ASQ Awards 2021

Airports Council International (ACI) World has awarded the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards 2021 to six Indian airports under the Asia Pacific category . Based on data from ASQ’s Departure and Arrival Survey, 6 airports were selected as the best airports by size and area. Chandigarh Airport (Chandigarh) has been adjudged as the Best Sanitation Measures by Region under the Asia Pacific category. The ASQ Awards were presented by ACI World in partnership with Amadeus, a global travel technology company. The 6 Indian airports that have won the award under the Asia Pacific region category are:

11.Indian Embassy in Ukraine to be temporarily shifted to Poland

The Ministry of External Affairs has said that the Indian Embassy will be temporarily shifted from there to Poland in view of the deteriorating security situation in the western parts of Ukraine . According to Foreign Ministry spokesman Aridam Bagchi, the situation will be re-evaluated keeping in view future developments.

12.Kerala government to set up two committees to suggest school education

The Kerala government will constitute two committees to make suggestions regarding school education . She will advise on revision of school curriculum and other issues related to school education. The State Curriculum Steering Committee headed by the General Education Minister will look into the issues related to school education. The Curriculum Core Committee , headed by the Principal Secretary General Education , will suggest amendments to the school curriculum. These amendments can be implemented from the next academic year. The objective of the Core Committee is to involve public opinion in revising the curriculum and preparing new text books. The 71-member curriculum committee will have eminent personalities from all walks of life.

13.Madhya Pradesh presents children’s budget for children

The Madhya Pradesh government presented the ‘ Children’s Budget ‘ for the first time as part of its annual financial plan . Government has allocated Rs 57,803 crore for 220 schemeswhich will be implemented under 17 departments including education for children below 18 years of age. Madhya Pradesh government presented its budget for the financial year 2022-23. Finance Minister Jagdish Deora presented the budget. No new tax has been proposed for 2022-23 under the budget of Rs 2.79 lakh crore. In the next fiscal, Rs 42,128 crore has been allocated for infrastructure, Rs 32,843 crore for education and Rs 19,405 crore for health. Under this budget Rs 42,128 crore has been allocated for the infrastructure sector covering roads, electricity and water. 41,038 crore has been allocated for rural and urban development. Rs 20,027 crore has been allocated for agriculture, Rs 32,843 crore for education and Rs 19,405 crore for health. 21 to Rural Development Department, An amount of Rs 389 crore has been allocated. Rs 6,536 crore has been earmarked for the Panchayat Department. Rs 142 crore has been allocated to make arrangements for providing on-the-spot treatment to injured or sick cattle using veterinary vehicles.

14.IT corridors to be set up in Kerala

Finance Minister K.N. The Kerala budget, presented by Balagopal , has given importance to the state’s IT sector , with a focus on the 5G network of the future. Quick steps will be taken by the Kerala government to bring 5G system in the state and move fast in the service sector. The infrastructure development of the IT sector was another important announcement. Four IT corridors , along the existing NH 66, as part of decentralization of the state’s IT sectorwill be made parallel to it. The corridor will have four lanes which will be Koratty-Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram Technopark Phase-III-Kollam, Kozhikode-Kannur and Ernakulam-Cherthala. An IT facility will be set up at Kollam for the expansion of the IT Corridor which will cover an area of ​​5,00,000 square feet. A new IT park will be set up in Kannur. Satellite IT Parks will be set up on 15-25 acres of land acquired at premium prices through land acquisition on the proposed corridor with convenient access from Kozhikode, Ernakulam and Technopark Phase III via NH 66.

15.Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav launched the book

Labor and Employment Minister and MoEFCC, Bhupendra Yadav has launched a book titled “ Role of Labor in India’s Development ”. The book is published by VV Giri National Labor Institute . Publication of book ‘ Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav ‘ of ‘ Iconic Week ‘‘ is part of the ceremony. The book “Role of Labor in India’s Development” contains 12 articles outlining the contribution of labor in India’s development journey. These articles are written by experts in this field and the book is published by V V Giri National Labor Institute. V V Giri National Labor Institute is an autonomous body of the Ministry of Labor and Employment. It was established in 1974 as a premier institute of labor research, training and education. Dr H Srinivas is the current Director General of the institution.

16.Government of Tripura launches ‘Mukhyamantri Cha Shrami Kalyan Prakalp’ scheme

Tripura government has announced a special scheme ‘ Mukhyamantri Cha Shrami Kalyan Prakalpa ‘ for tea workers . 85 crores for the implementation of this special scheme, 7000 tea garden workers of TripuraAs a step towards bringing them under the social safety net. This special scheme will ensure housing, ration and financial assistance to the tea garden workers by the State Government and the Central Government by integrating the facilities entitled for them. About 75% of the 7000 tea garden workers are women and they produce around 90 lakh kilograms of tea through 54 tea gardens and 21 tea processing factories across the state. The production of tea is mainly distributed in the districts of North, Sepahijala, Unakoti and West Tripura. Union Minister for Home and Cooperation, Amit Shah had recently inaugurated the year 2022 Mahila Empowerment Campaign and Mukhyamantri Shramik Kalyan Prakalpa Yojana for the women of Tripura on the occasion of International Women’s Day and also laid the foundation stone of National Forensic Science University. Agartala, the capital of Tripura.

17.Prabha Narasimhan appointed as CEO and MD of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited

Prabha Narasimhan has been appointed as the CEO and MD of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited . She will succeed Ram Raghavan, who has been promoted as President, Enterprise Oral Care at Colgate Palmolive Company. Prior to this, she was serving as the Executive Director of Hindustan Unilever (HUL). Colgate-Palmolive (India) offers oral care products under the brand ‘Colgate’. It also offers personal care products under the brand name ‘Palmolive’. Colgate-Palmolive (India) offers oral care products under the brand ‘Colgate’. This ‘Palmolive’ Also offers personal care products under the brand name. The company reported 4% growth in sales in Q3 FY22 with a 2% growth in net profit at Rs 252 crore. Colgate-Palmolive (India) shares were flat at around Rs 1,496 on BSE.

18.Vintage Car and Bike Exhibition organized at NMIC campus as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav

An exhibition of vintage cars and bikes was organized at the National Museum of Indian Cinema (NMIC) Complex, Films Division Complex . The exhibition has been organized by NMIC in association with The Vintage and Classic Car Club of India (VCCCI) as part of the celebration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav . A very beautiful collection of 75 vintage cars and bikes has been put on display for the exhibition .