1. Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Microsoft Sign MoU on Joint Initiative for Digital Transformation of Tribal Schools
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MTA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft on the digital transformation of schools such as Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) and ashrams to create an inclusive, skills-based economy . Digital programs are being run for schools and other institutions under the ministry’s online program ‘Empowerment of Youth for Success’, under which the agreement has been reached. As part of the affirmative action initiative, a program for the underprivileged, Microsoft will provide courses to empower tribal students and teachers, both English and Hindi, in all EMRS schools under Ministry of Artificial Intelligence to bring tribal students and teachers under the ministry .
2. Tele-counseling facility is being provided to children affected by Kovid-19 epidemic through ‘Samvedna’.
National Child Rights Protection Commission (NCPCR) , Sensation (Sensing Action on Mental Health Vulnerability through Emotional Development and Nessary Expansion) aimed at providing psychological first aid and emotional support to children affected during the Kovid-19 epidemic .Is providing tele-counseling facility to children through This toll-free helpline has been started to provide psycho-social mental support to the children affected by the Kovid-19 epidemic. Using various strategies of tele-counseling on various psycho-social aspects related to Kovid-19 by a group of qualified experts / counselors / psychologists trained under the guidance of Dr. Shekhar Seshadri of the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and his team of NIMHANS. Tele-counseling facility is being provided. Sensation Tele-counseling service is meant to provide psychological support to children during the epidemic by eliminating stress, anxiety, fear and other problems. This service toll-free number 1800-121-2830But is available from Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm and from 3 pm to 8 pm. This service is especially for children who want to talk and who need counseling.
3. Iran Unveils Its Most Powerful Supercomputer ‘Simorg’
Iran has unveiled its most powerful supercomputer ‘ Simorgh ‘, developed domestically by Tehran’s Amirkabir University of Technology (ATU) . Iran named its supercomputer after a mythical Persian bird and this computer currently has 0.56 petaflops.The display capacity is present, while in the next two months its capacity will reach 1 petaflop. In addition, it will reach a capacity of 10 petaflops in the next phase of supercomputer development. According to Iran, this supercomputer was designed and manufactured entirely by a team of engineers from Iran, who developed the country’s first supercomputer more than a decade ago. The purpose of this supercomputer is to provide a reliable digital infrastructure to Iranian companies with a focus on private farms in particular. In addition, this computer will also be used for artificial intelligence, traffic automation, meteorological data and image processing, etc.
4. Plasma therapy removed from corona treatment guidelines
Indian Council of Medical Research recently removed plasma therapy from COVID-19 treatmentHave given. This decision has been taken when this process is found to be ineffective. The clinical guidelines for treatment of corona have been revised by the government. From this, the ‘off label’ use of plasma of a person who has recovered from the corona has been removed as its use has not been found to reduce the severity of the disease or prevent cases of death. The decision was taken after a meeting of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Task Force on Corona. In this meeting, all the members were in favor of removing the healthy person’s use of plasma from the guidelines. The officer said that the workforce has modified the Clinical Guidance for Management of Adult Kovid-19 patients and removed the plasma of a healthy person.
5. Iran ejects OVL from gas field
Iran has excluded the Indian company ONGC Videsh Limited (OVL) from the development of the Farzad-B gas field discovered by it. Iran PetroPres Group for Further Development and MiningHas tied up with This field has reserves of 23 lakh crore cubic feet of gas, out of which about 14 lakh crore cubic feet of gas is extractable. ONGC’s overseas business unit OVL has invested about $ 400 million on the development of the field so far. This move by Iran has given a big blow to the Indian company and India-Iran’s long-standing energy relations in the energy sector are almost going to suffer. Companies were allowed to invest. Now that India has now completely stopped buying oil from Iran, Iran is also closing the path of its petroleum fields to Indian companies.
6. NGMA launched the Audio-Visual Guide app on the occasion of International Museum Day.
National Museum of Modern Art – NGMA launched the Audio-Visual Guide app on the occasion of International Museum Day . The Ministry of Culture stated that soon this app will be available for download on smartphone. With the help of this, visitors will be able to get complete information by listening and seeing about the artifacts present in the museum. It is available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Those who do not want to download it on mobile phones can go to the museum and scan the QR code and use the app through the web. It is available to all people free of charge.
7. Reliance Jio joins campaign to lay marine telecom-cable network
Reliance Jio , the telecom arm of Reliance Industries , is engaged in laying an international submarine cable system to meet the internet (data) needs in India and surrounding areas . The company has joined hands with many of the world’s major global partners and world-class submarine cable supply subcommands for this. Reliance Jio is preparing an international submarine cable system to meet the data needs of India and surrounding areas. Keeping in view the unprecedented growth in data demand in the region, the company will be putting two next generation submarine cables for the time being. It said, “The India-Asia-Express (IAX) system will connect India eastward to Singapore and beyond, whileThe India-Europe-Express (IEX) system will connect India westward to West Asia and Europe . ‘ IAEX and IEX will increase the ability to deliver data and cloud services in India and outside India and provide better services to customers.
8. Compassionate appointment will be given on the death of employees from Corona
Corona infection due to the destitute children five thousand bucks pension, free food and education since the system now Madhya Pradesh ‘s Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced to introduce two schemes for employees. Under this, compassionate appointment will be given to the relatives of the deceased employees due to corona . At the same time, a lump sum ex-gratia amount of Rs five lakh will also be given to the dependents of the family. The Chief Minister said that our employees are an integral part of governance. It is our responsibility to worry about their families. In view of this, we have decided to make two schemes.
9. Central government increases production of anti-fungal drug Amphotericin-B to provide relief to patients with mucomycosis
The central government has increased production of this drug amidst increasing demandfor the anti – fungal drug Amphotericin-B for the treatment of mucoramycosis . Mucoramycosis isalso known as black fungus . Most of the diabetic patients are affected by this. Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Mansukh Mandavia reviewed the need and supply of this medicine. He said on Twitter that the government has strategized with manufacturers to increase domestic production and imports of Amphotericin-B. He said that the supply of this medicine has been increased manifold.
10. Delhi Government will give ex-gratia amount of fifty-five thousand rupees to the families in which death of key member earning Kovid-19
The Government of Delhi has decided to give an ex – gratia amount of fifty-five thousand rupees to the families in which the main earning member has died from Kovid-19. Apart from this, a monthly pension of rupees two and a half thousand rupees will also be given to each family . Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has said that two and a half thousand rupees per month will be given to the children, who have become destitute after the death of their parents due to Kovid. This amount will be made available to these children till the age of twenty-five years and they will also be provided free education.
11. WhatsApp’s New Privacy Policy Violation of Indian Information Technology Law and Rules – Central Government
The Center has told the Delhi High Court that it considers WhatsApp ‘s new privacy policy to be a violation of Indian information technology laws and regulations. The government has asked the social media platform to clarify that its new policy is in line with Indian IT regulations. The government made this claim Chief Justice D.N. During the hearing of petitions challenging WhatsApp’s new privacy policy before the bench of Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh. According to WhatsApp, this new policy comes into effect from May 15Has occurred. WhatsApp told the court that despite the new policy coming into effect from May 15, it will not start deleting the accounts of users who have not approved the new policy. WhatsApp said that an effort will be made to encourage these users to accept the new policy. The social media platform said that there is no time limit for users to start deleting their accounts.
12. Scientists have developed a low-cost magnometer, which is reliable and can measure the magnetic field in real time
Scientists at the Raman Research Institute (RRI) , an autonomous body based in Bangalore , under the Department of Science and Technology , Government of India , have invented a new and more effective, faster and lower-cost digital receiver system in a new study that is more accurate in the magnetic field. Can measure The study was supported by the Department of Science and Technology of India and Ministry of Electronic and Information Technology (MEITY). This research has been published in the journal IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement. The system will cost less than $ 350 for all silicon-based hardware and related software.
13. America sent Okenos explorer to explore ocean floor
The Okeanos Explorer is a ship built by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) . It departed from Port Canaveral, Florida on May 14, 2021. The Okenos explorer is sent on a two-week expedition exploring the ocean . It Hadl zone (Hadal will create 3D maps of large areas of undisturbed sea floor Zone). It will also perform a technology demonstration of an autonomous under water vehicle called Orpheus . Orpheus Robot Submersible RobotThere is a new class of which will help in identifying the scientific characteristics on the sea level. Typically, a large high-powered device such as sonar is required for deep sea floor exploration. Unlike such devices, Orpheus uses advanced software as well as cameras, lights. It is lighter than submarines in the deep sea.
14. Government amended norms on import of pulses
Government of India recently allowed free import of arhar, moong and urad dalHas given All three pulses have been put on the unrestricted list. This is because traders have had their retail prices increase over the past few weeks as stocks run low. Also, the Government of India has announced that consignments of imports should be approved before November 30, 2021. By November 2021, the kharif crop of these three pulses will start coming to the market. If the import is freed during that time, it will affect the income of the farmers. The farmers will get a more reasonable rate than the minimum support price only when free imports are discontinued. Also, in this kharif season, the Government of India has increased the area of pulses cultivation. This has to be done under Special Kharif Strategy, 2021. This means that more pulses will enter the markets from November to December 2021. Kharif season crops mainly depend on the southwest monsoon. They are sown in June and harvested in October.
15. Cranes seen after 300 years in Ireland
Cranes, which have been part of Irish folklore, were recently seen in Ireland . These birds have been observed in Ireland after 300 years during their breeding period. Cranes went extinct in Ireland in 1700. This was due to the destruction of their habitats. They build platform nests in shallow water. They lay only two eggs at a time. They are the world’s highest flying birds. They are four feet long and have a wingspan of seven feet. East Asia and South America have the highest stork diversity with eight different species. There are now 200 cranes in the area of Gloucestershire, Suffolk, English Fences, Scotland and Wales, with UK conservation efforts. Cranes depend on wetlands and grasslands.
16. 30 people sentenced to death in Democratic Republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo recently sentenced 30 people to death after clashes between two rival Muslim groups . On the holiday of Eid , which is RamadanTo mark the end of the month, two Muslim groups clashed in front of the Martyrs Stadium in Kinshasa city. The fight was over the right to hold the Eid celebrations at the stadium. In Kinshasa, there is a big celebration during Eid. The Democratic Republic of Congo has a 10% Muslim population. A policeman was beaten to death during a fight. Many others were injured. The participants were charged with criminal conspiracy and attempted murder. The trial of the rioters began on May 14, 2021 and continued until May 15, 2021. After this, about 30 rioters were sentenced to death.
17. India launches anti-dumping investigation against China, Thailand and Vietnam
Ministry of Commerce recently in China, Vietnam and Thailand against the anti-dumping cases initiated (anti-dumping investigation). This investigation is against the import of solar cells from these countries. The ministry has started this investigation after an application submitted by the Indian Solar Manufacturers Association. Solar cells are the basic elements in the manufacture of solar modules. Solar cells being imported from China are 15% to 20% less expensive than solar cells produced in India. This is affecting the business of solar modules produced using locally available raw materials. Ultimately it is raising the price of domestic solar modules.
18. Announcement of assistance of two lakh fifty thousand rupees for former Asian gold medalist Joseph James
The Sports Ministry has announced an assistance of two lakh fifty thousand rupees for the former Asian Gold Medalist Joseph James under the Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay National Welfare Scheme for sportspersons . Joseph won a gold medal in the 2006 Asian Games in Power Lifting and in the Asian Power Lifting Championships in 2008. Joseph has been suffering from respiratory problems due to Kovid 19 since the 24th of last month. Due to his low oxygen level, his family admitted him to Vivekananda Hospital in Hyderabad. Mr Joseph was admitted to the ICU for the last few days and was discharged on 5 May. Joseph James’ condition is now stable and he is now in seclusion.
19. 18 May: World AIDS Vaccine Day
Every year on May 18 the World AIDS Vaccine Day (World AIDS Vaccine Day) is observed. This day is also known as HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Vaccine Awareness Day. In the year 2021, World AIDS Vaccine Day Global Solidarity ( Global Solidarity ) is celebrated under the theme. The day is celebrated to honor the thousands of volunteers, health professionals, community leaders and scientists who work together to develop the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome – AIDS vaccine. The concept of AIDS vaccine was incorporated by then US President Bill Clinton in his speech at Morgan State University on May 18, 1997.
20. Former Minister of State for Defense Prof. Chaman Lal Gupta passed away
Former defense minister and senior BJP leader Prof. Chaman Lal Gupta died in Jammu after a long illness . 87-year-old Prof. Chaman Lal Gupta, who held many important positions in the cabinet of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee , was born on 13 April 1934 in Jammu. Has been a three-time MP from Udhampur-Doda. He laid the foundation of making the Doda region terrorism-free during his tenure as Minister of State for Defense by creating Village Defense Committees.
21. Former Ambassador Arvind Dev passed away, Foreign Minister expressed grief
Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has expressed grief over the demise of Arvind Dev , former ambassador to Nepal and Hungary . In a tweet, Dr. Jaishankar said that Shri Dev was a mentor and friend of many people.
