1 Indian Air Force tests state-of-the-art indigenous mobile medical aid, Bhishma Cube, for in-flight emergency landing-airdrop at Agra
The Indian Air Force has tested state-of-the-art indigenous mobile medical aid, Bhishma Cube, for in-flight emergency landing-airdrop at Agra . Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said that this technology will be helpful in providing medical aid in any emergency situation. The Bheeshma program is a part of the Bharat Swasthya Initiative. It can be used to treat about two hundred injured people. The portable hospital was lowered to the ground by a set of two parachutes from a distance of more than 1500 feet from the aircraft. The cube-shaped hospital was ready in just 12 minutes. It is waterproof and extremely light. In this, 200 people can be treated simultaneously. This is the first indigenous portable hospital. It can also be taken anywhere with the help of a drone. This hospital can be prepared in air, land or sea.
2 AIIMS New Delhi signs MoU with University of Bolton Institute of Medicine to collaborate in the field of pharmaceutical research, innovation and education
All India Institute of Medical Sciences-AIIMS New Delhi has signed an MoU with the University of Bolton Institute of Medicine to collaborate in the field of pharmaceutical research, innovation and education . AIIMS said in a press release that this MoU was signed through a virtual program by the executive officers of both the institutions. It said that this partnership will enable various initiatives like staff and student exchanges, academic conferences and associate degree programmes. Welcoming this agreement, AIIMS Director Professor M. Srinivas said that this MoU will be helpful for the institutes in addressing global challenges and sharing expertise with the world.
3 Periodic Labor Force Survey (PLFS) – Quarterly Bulletin for January-March 2024
The unemployment rate (UR) in urban areas for persons aged 15 years and above declined from 6.8 per cent to 6.7 per cent during January-March 2023 to January-March 2024. Female UR declined from 9.2 per cent in January-March 2023 to 8.5 per cent in January-March 2024. The labor force participation rate (LFPR) in urban areas for persons aged 15 years and above increased from 48.5 per cent to 50.2 per cent during January-March 2023 to January-March 2024, respectively. The female labor force participation rate in urban areas increased from 22.7 per cent to 25.6 per cent during January-March 2023 to January-March 2024, reflecting an overall increasing trend in the LFPR. The worker population ratio (WPR) for persons aged 15 years and above increased from 45.2 per cent in January-March 2023 to 46.9 per cent in January-March 2024. Female worker population ratio in urban areas increased from 20.6 per cent to 23.4 per cent during January-March 2023 to January-March 2024, showing an overall increasing trend in the WPR.
4. The country’s biggest skill competition – The-India-Skills-2024 starts in New Delhi.
The country’s biggest skills competition – The-India-Skills-2024 started in New Delhi . In this competition for the next four days, more than nine hundred students from thirty states and union territories will showcase their skills in 61 different fields ranging from traditional handicrafts to new technology. Skill Development Secretary Atul Kumar Tiwari inaugurated the function. On this occasion, he said that this competition is beneficial for both the youth and the industries. The winners of this competition will prepare for the World Skills Competition to be held in Lyon, France in September this year with the help of the best industry trainers.
5 New law against violence against women in the European Union
The European Union has passed its first law aimed at combating violence against women . The law mandates all EU member states to criminalize practices such as female genital mutilation, forced marriage and online harassment. Despite unanimous agreement on the need for the law, disagreements arose regarding a common definition of rape. Despite this, the law is an important step forward in protecting women’s rights in the EU.
6 First set of citizenship certificates issued after notification of Citizenship Amendment Act 2024
The first set of citizenship certificates has been issued after the notification of the Citizenship-Amendment Act 2024 . Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla handed over citizenship certificates to 14 applicants in New Delhi . According to the Home Ministry, certificates with digital signatures are being sent to many other applicants through e-mail. These applications were received from people of Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Buddhist, Parsi and Christian communities from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan who had entered India till 31 December 2014.
7 Commodore Hemant Khatri, CMD of Hindustan Shipyard Limited, received ‘PSU Samarpan Award’ honour.
At a prestigious ceremony held in New Delhi , Commodore Hemant Khatri, Chairman and Managing Director (C&MD), Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) was honored with the prestigious ‘ PSU Samarpan Award ‘ by Gov Connect . The award recognizes Khatri’s outstanding leadership and his vital role in driving the shipyard’s transformation, inspiring countless individuals in the industry.
8 SBI becomes first TCM member in IIBX
State Bank of India (SBI) has announced that it has become the first bank to become a Trading Cum Clearing (TCM) member at the India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX) . This enables the IFSC Banking Unit (IBU) of SBI to trade on the IIBX platform as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has permitted IBUs to import gold through bullion exchange through IIBX as Special Category Customers (SCC). are permitted to act as trading members and clearing members. This move is likely to increase the trading volume of gold and silver at IIBX as well as bring transparency and efficiency in India’s bullion market. Regulated by the International Financial Services Centers Authority (IFSCA), IIBX GIFT-City is India’s first bullion exchange set up in an IFSC.
9 UN bodies suspend recognition of NHRC
The Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI), based in Geneva and affiliated with the United Nations (UN), has postponed the recognition of India’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) for the second consecutive year . The decision may affect India’s voting rights in the Human Rights Council and some UNGA bodies. GANHRI grants A-status to institutions that meet certain criteria of independence and effectiveness in protecting human rights. Since the beginning of the accreditation process for NHRIs in 1999, NHRC has been accredited with A-status, which it retained even after suspension in 2006, 2011 and 2017. However, the A-status of India’s NHRC was suspended for two consecutive years in the years 2023 and 2024.
10 Dilip Sanghani becomes President of IFFCO
The elections held at the corporate office of Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative (IFFCO) in New Delhi saw Dilip Sanghani elected as the President and Balveer Singh as the Vice President of IFFCO. Additionally, 21 directors were elected to represent their respective constituencies on the Board.
11 Dr. Soumya Swaminathan awarded honorary doctorate by McGill University
Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, a globally renowned leader in public health and infectious diseases, has been named among 10 extraordinary individuals to receive an honorary degree from Canada ‘s prestigious McGill University during the Spring 2024 Convocation . Swaminathan, 65, has had an illustrious career spanning over 40 years in clinical care and research . She joined the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2017 as Deputy Director-General (Programmes) and was appointed as the organization’s first Chief Scientist in March 2019, a role she will hold until the end of 2022 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Played through.
12 Reliance Capital acquisition: Hinduja Group’s IIHL gets IRDAI nod
Insurance sector regulator IRDAI has given approval to Hinduja Group for the acquisition of debt-ridden Reliance Capital . Hinduja Group’s IndusInd International Holdings Limited (IIHL) will acquire Reliance Capital. This deal will have to be completed by May 27, 2024. In July last year, IIHL had made a bid of ₹9,861 crore to acquire Anil Ambani’s Reliance Capital, which was later approved by the administrator. The bid also received support from creditors, with 99% of the votes cast in favor of the bid.
13 Collaboration in Research and Conservation of Sharks and Rays in the Arabian Sea: India-Oman Joint Initiative
In a significant step to boost research and conservation efforts related to sharks and rays in the Arabian Sea , India and Oman are set to launch a joint initiative. The objective of this collaboration is to enhance understanding, promote conservation and facilitate capacity building in elasmobranch research with a special focus on the Arabian Sea region. An upcoming workshop, to be organized at the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), will mark the beginning of this collaborative effort. This workshop, jointly organized by CMFRI and Oman Center for Marine Sciences and Fisheries, will serve as a platform to initiate collaborative research activities and enhance expertise in elasmobranch research.
14 Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra won gold medal in javelin throw competition Federation Cup 2024
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw competition ‘ Federation Cup 2024 ‘ in Bhubaneswar . 26-year-old Neeraj Chopra struggled in the early stages of the competition as he was in second place after three rounds. But in the fourth round he threw the javelin at a distance of 82.27 meters and took the lead in the competition. Neeraj Chopra had participated in the same competition organized in the country in 2021 and won the gold medal by throwing the javelin 87.80 meters. He then won a historic gold medal in the Tokyo Olympics and achieved the title of Diamond League champion in 2022. Neeraj became world champion in 2023 and won gold medal at the Asian Games in China.
15 Magnus Carlsen’s amazing comeback: Superbet rapid and blitz wins in Poland
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen made an incredible comeback to win the 2024 SuperBet Rapid & Blitz Poland . Despite starting the day trailing Chinese GM Wei Yi by 2.5 points, Carlsen embarked on a remarkable 10-game winning streak, eventually toppling his opponent and securing the championship title. Polish Grandmaster GM Jan-Krzysztof Duda had a strong performance and finished third with 19.5 points. Close to him was rising Indian star Praggnanandhaa , who finished fourth with 19 points.