PRASAD - Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spirituality Augmentation Drive
✓Ministry/Department : Ministry of Tourism
✓Twelve cities identified for development under PRASAD are:
a. Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh),
b. Gaya(Bihar),
c. Dwaraka(Gujarat),
d. Amritsar(Punjab),
e. Ajmer(Rajasthan),
f. Kanchipuram(Tamil Nadu),
g. Vellankani(Tamil Nadu),
h. Puri(Odisha),
i. Varanasi(Uttar Prasesh),
j. Mathura(Uttar Pradesh),
k. Kedarnath (Uttarakhand) and
l. Kamakhya (Assam)
✓The criterion for selection of these cities is their rich heritage and cultural history.
✓Factual Information:
Started in 2015
Swadesh Darshan Scheme
✓Ministry/Department : Ministry of Tourism
✓Objective : To develop theme based tourist circuits in the country
✓Scheme:
(1). Tourist circuits will be developed on the principles of high tourist value, competitiveness and sustainability in an integrated manner
(2). They will be developed by synergizing efforts to focus on concerns and needs of all stakeholders to enrich tourist experience and enhance employment opportunities
(3). Under this scheme, 13 thematic circuits have been identified for development
(4). They are Buddhist Circuit, North-East India Circuit, Coastal Circuit, Himalayan Circuit, Krishna Circuit, Desert Circuit, Eco Circuit, Wildlife Circuit, Tribal Circuit, Rural Circuit, Spiritual Circuit, Ramayana Circuit and Heritage Circuit
(5). The scheme is 100% centrally funded for the project components undertaken for public funding
(6). It also leverages Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives of Central Public Sector Undertakings and corporate sector
✓Recent Development:
Centre has approved the Sabarimala spiritual circuit under the scheme
✓Factual Information :
Launched in 2014-2015
✓Ministry/Department : Ministry of Tourism
✓Twelve cities identified for development under PRASAD are:
a. Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh),
b. Gaya(Bihar),
c. Dwaraka(Gujarat),
d. Amritsar(Punjab),
e. Ajmer(Rajasthan),
f. Kanchipuram(Tamil Nadu),
g. Vellankani(Tamil Nadu),
h. Puri(Odisha),
i. Varanasi(Uttar Prasesh),
j. Mathura(Uttar Pradesh),
k. Kedarnath (Uttarakhand) and
l. Kamakhya (Assam)
✓The criterion for selection of these cities is their rich heritage and cultural history.
✓Factual Information:
Started in 2015
Swadesh Darshan Scheme
✓Ministry/Department : Ministry of Tourism
✓Objective : To develop theme based tourist circuits in the country
✓Scheme:
(1). Tourist circuits will be developed on the principles of high tourist value, competitiveness and sustainability in an integrated manner
(2). They will be developed by synergizing efforts to focus on concerns and needs of all stakeholders to enrich tourist experience and enhance employment opportunities
(3). Under this scheme, 13 thematic circuits have been identified for development
(4). They are Buddhist Circuit, North-East India Circuit, Coastal Circuit, Himalayan Circuit, Krishna Circuit, Desert Circuit, Eco Circuit, Wildlife Circuit, Tribal Circuit, Rural Circuit, Spiritual Circuit, Ramayana Circuit and Heritage Circuit
(5). The scheme is 100% centrally funded for the project components undertaken for public funding
(6). It also leverages Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives of Central Public Sector Undertakings and corporate sector
✓Recent Development:
Centre has approved the Sabarimala spiritual circuit under the scheme
✓Factual Information :
Launched in 2014-2015
Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)
(1). It is a proposed trade agreement between the European Union and the United States
(2). Aims to promote trade and multilateral economic growth
(3). Its main three broad areas are:
* market access;
* specific regulation; and
* broader rules and principles and modes of co-operation
(4). It is under negotiation
(1). It is a proposed trade agreement between the European Union and the United States
(2). Aims to promote trade and multilateral economic growth
(3). Its main three broad areas are:
* market access;
* specific regulation; and
* broader rules and principles and modes of co-operation
(4). It is under negotiation
Ayushman Bharat-Healthcare SCHEME
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The Government announced two major initiatives in health sector, as part of Ayushman Bharat programme. They are Health and Wellness Centre andNational Health Protection Scheme. In the Budget 2018-19 the Finance Minister said that this was aimed at making path breaking interventions to address health holistically, in primary, secondary and tertiary care systems, covering both prevention and health promotion.
Background
Funding for healthcare has been a major concern in the country. After decades of independence we still lag behind in addressing healthcare delivery across the length and breadth of the country.Under the existing Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY), poor families get an annual coverage of ₹30,000. RSBY will be subsumed under National Health Protection Scheme. Several State governments have implemented or supplemented health protection schemes that provide varying coverage. Ayushman Bharat programme builds on these schemes.
Health and Wellness Centre
The National Health Policy, 2017 has envisioned Health and Wellness Centres as the foundation of India’s health system. Under this 1.5 lakh centres will bring health care system closer to the homes of people.These centres will provide comprehensive health care, including for non-communicable diseases and maternal and child health services. These centres will also provide free essential drugs and diagnostic services. The Budget has allocated Rs.1200 crore for this flagship programme. Contribution of private sector through CSR and philanthropic institutions in adopting these centres is also envisaged.
National Health Protection Scheme
National Health Protection Scheme will cover over 10 crore poor and vulnerable families (approximately 50 crore beneficiaries) providing coverage upto 5 lakh rupees per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization. This will be the world’s largest government funded health care programme. Adequate funds will be provided for smooth implementation of this programme.
Significance
This takes India towards the goal of universal health coverage and building Swasth Bharat. The bottom 40% of the population can now access healthcare at secondary and tertiary level institutions belonging to the public health system and private health system.The scheme involves enagemmnet with the state governments because the scheme will be delivered by the states. The states are the custodians and the implementers of the scheme.These two health sector initiatives under Ayushman Bharat Programme will build a New India by 2022 and ensure enhanced productivity, well being and avert wage loss and impoverishment. These Schemes will also generate lakhs of jobs, particularly for women. Challenge will be scheme implementation and governance.The scheme would create tremendous awareness of health insurance, the same way Jan Dhan did for bank accounts. People in countries that provided higher health insurance cover had a higher life expectancy. The same will happen in India now with this announcement.
Enhancing Accessibility of quality Medical Education and Healthcare
The Finance Minister said that in order to further enhance accessibility of quality medical education and health care, 24 new Government Medical Colleges and Hospitals will be set up, by up-grading existing district hospitals in the country.Access to tertiary healthcare in India currently faces a huge challenge, both in terms of infrastructure and qualified medical professionals, especially in rural areas. The move to open one medical college for every three parliamentary constituencies will help in addressing the challenge related to availability of healthcare professionals in hospitals, improve access to healthcare and bridge the demand-supply gap.
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The Government announced two major initiatives in health sector, as part of Ayushman Bharat programme. They are Health and Wellness Centre andNational Health Protection Scheme. In the Budget 2018-19 the Finance Minister said that this was aimed at making path breaking interventions to address health holistically, in primary, secondary and tertiary care systems, covering both prevention and health promotion.
Background
Funding for healthcare has been a major concern in the country. After decades of independence we still lag behind in addressing healthcare delivery across the length and breadth of the country.Under the existing Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY), poor families get an annual coverage of ₹30,000. RSBY will be subsumed under National Health Protection Scheme. Several State governments have implemented or supplemented health protection schemes that provide varying coverage. Ayushman Bharat programme builds on these schemes.
Health and Wellness Centre
The National Health Policy, 2017 has envisioned Health and Wellness Centres as the foundation of India’s health system. Under this 1.5 lakh centres will bring health care system closer to the homes of people.These centres will provide comprehensive health care, including for non-communicable diseases and maternal and child health services. These centres will also provide free essential drugs and diagnostic services. The Budget has allocated Rs.1200 crore for this flagship programme. Contribution of private sector through CSR and philanthropic institutions in adopting these centres is also envisaged.
National Health Protection Scheme
National Health Protection Scheme will cover over 10 crore poor and vulnerable families (approximately 50 crore beneficiaries) providing coverage upto 5 lakh rupees per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization. This will be the world’s largest government funded health care programme. Adequate funds will be provided for smooth implementation of this programme.
Significance
This takes India towards the goal of universal health coverage and building Swasth Bharat. The bottom 40% of the population can now access healthcare at secondary and tertiary level institutions belonging to the public health system and private health system.The scheme involves enagemmnet with the state governments because the scheme will be delivered by the states. The states are the custodians and the implementers of the scheme.These two health sector initiatives under Ayushman Bharat Programme will build a New India by 2022 and ensure enhanced productivity, well being and avert wage loss and impoverishment. These Schemes will also generate lakhs of jobs, particularly for women. Challenge will be scheme implementation and governance.The scheme would create tremendous awareness of health insurance, the same way Jan Dhan did for bank accounts. People in countries that provided higher health insurance cover had a higher life expectancy. The same will happen in India now with this announcement.
Enhancing Accessibility of quality Medical Education and Healthcare
The Finance Minister said that in order to further enhance accessibility of quality medical education and health care, 24 new Government Medical Colleges and Hospitals will be set up, by up-grading existing district hospitals in the country.Access to tertiary healthcare in India currently faces a huge challenge, both in terms of infrastructure and qualified medical professionals, especially in rural areas. The move to open one medical college for every three parliamentary constituencies will help in addressing the challenge related to availability of healthcare professionals in hospitals, improve access to healthcare and bridge the demand-supply gap.
14 February 2018
● Radio Umang: India’s first online radio station launched
● President of India hosts ‘LPG Panchayat’ at Rashtrapati Bhavan
● India-Russia Agriculture Business Summit held in New Delhi
● Venkaiah Naidu to inaugurate the 8th Global Theatre Olympics In New Delhi
● India’s biggest Global Conference on Pharma Industry and Medical Devices In Bengaluru
● Tata Steel bags ‘most ethical company’ award
● West Bengal Becomes First State To Opt Out Of ‘Modicare
● Bank of Baroda to Exit South Africa by March-End
● India gets access to strategic Duqm port in Oman for military use
● South Africa today declared the drought which has struck several parts of the country a "national disaster"
● A 'Gender park' open exclusively to women and children will be set up in Kerala's Kottayam.
● Uttar Pradesh launches DASTAK campaign to eradicate Japanese Encephalitis
● Chandrababu Naidu richest Chief Minister in India
● All villages to be linked by roads by 2019 under ‘Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna’
● JNPT, Kamarajar and Vizag get good grades in new ‘Port Performance Index’
● Government of India makes Amendments in Small Savings Act
● Ashok Das named as India's new Ambassador to Brazil.
● President of India in Kanpur; inaugurates international conference ‘Agricon 2018’ and ‘Agriexpo 2018’
● World first Ski Robot Challenge held in South Korea
● Radio Umang: India’s first online radio station launched
● President of India hosts ‘LPG Panchayat’ at Rashtrapati Bhavan
● India-Russia Agriculture Business Summit held in New Delhi
● Venkaiah Naidu to inaugurate the 8th Global Theatre Olympics In New Delhi
● India’s biggest Global Conference on Pharma Industry and Medical Devices In Bengaluru
● Tata Steel bags ‘most ethical company’ award
● West Bengal Becomes First State To Opt Out Of ‘Modicare
● Bank of Baroda to Exit South Africa by March-End
● India gets access to strategic Duqm port in Oman for military use
● South Africa today declared the drought which has struck several parts of the country a "national disaster"
● A 'Gender park' open exclusively to women and children will be set up in Kerala's Kottayam.
● Uttar Pradesh launches DASTAK campaign to eradicate Japanese Encephalitis
● Chandrababu Naidu richest Chief Minister in India
● All villages to be linked by roads by 2019 under ‘Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna’
● JNPT, Kamarajar and Vizag get good grades in new ‘Port Performance Index’
● Government of India makes Amendments in Small Savings Act
● Ashok Das named as India's new Ambassador to Brazil.
● President of India in Kanpur; inaugurates international conference ‘Agricon 2018’ and ‘Agriexpo 2018’
● World first Ski Robot Challenge held in South Korea
Practice questions for UPSC IAS from PIB January, 2018
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Q.1- On 1st January 2018, the central health Secretary launched a online database Portal, the main aim of this portal is
(a) To make available all the details of universal vaccination program.
(b) To make available all the details of various diseases.
(c) To make available all the details of various medical professionals.
(d) To make available all the details of yoga & AYUSH.
Answer: – c
Q.2- Recently Government has launched a portal for connecting breeders and farmers of indigenous breeds, name of this portal is
(a) e-Pashu Mitra
(b) e-CBFIB
(c) e-Pashu breeds
(d) e-Pashu Haat
Answer: – d
Q.3- Government is focused on improving quality of education and research in Higher Education Institutions, consider the following statements given bellow regarding it
i) Joint Research Programmes are being taken with countries.
ii) Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN) is aimed at tapping the talent pool of scientists and entrepreneurs.
iii) Margdarshan is an indigenous On-line Education platform has been launched on 9th July 2017
iv) Uchhatar Avishkar Yojana identify areas of immediate relevance to society requiring innovation,
Which of the statement given above are correct?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i and ii only
(b) i, iii and iv only
(c) ii and iv only
(d) i, ii and iii only
Answer: – a
Q.4- Consider the following statement regarding the online portal NARI.
i) It provides women citizens with easy access to information on government schemes and initiatives for women.
ii) It is a platform for NGOs and Civil Societies to interact with the Ministry of Women & Child Development.
Which of the statement given above is/are INCORRECT?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i only
(b) ii only
(c) Both i and ii
(d) Neither i nor ii
Answer: – d
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Q.5- Which of the following statement(s) is/are primary aim of the National Health Policy, 2017?
i) investments in health
ii) organization of healthcare service
iii) prevention of diseases and promotion of good health through cross sectoral actions
iv) encouraging medical pluralism
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) ii only
(b) iii only
(c) ii, iii and iv only
(d) i, ii, iii and iv only
Answer: – d
Q.6- As per the latest Report of Registrar General of India- Sample Registration System, Consider the following statements regarding the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) of India
i) MMR is 167 per 100,000 live births.
ii) Increase is shown in MMR in resent time.
Which of the statement given above is/are INCORRECT?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i only
(b) ii only
(c) Both i and ii
(d) Neither i nor ii
Answer: – c
Q.7- Consider the following statements.
1. Assertion (A): The Reproductive & Child Health Programme provides supplementary nutrition is provided to Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers
2. Reason (R): Malnutrition in pregnant women is one of the underlying causes of low birth weight (LBW) babies.
In the context of the above, which of these is correct?
(a) A is correct, and R is an appropriate explanation of A.
(b) A is correct, but R is not an appropriate explanation of A.
(c) A is correct, but R is not an appropriate explanation of A.A is correct, but R is incorrect.
(d) Both A and R are incorrect
Answer: – a
Q.8- Recently Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs given its approval for implementation of the Jal Marg Vikas Project for capacity augmentation of navigation on which of the following National Waterway.
(a) National Waterway-4
(b) National Waterway-6
(c) National Waterway-2
(d) National Waterway-1
Answer:- a
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Q.1- On 1st January 2018, the central health Secretary launched a online database Portal, the main aim of this portal is
(a) To make available all the details of universal vaccination program.
(b) To make available all the details of various diseases.
(c) To make available all the details of various medical professionals.
(d) To make available all the details of yoga & AYUSH.
Answer: – c
Q.2- Recently Government has launched a portal for connecting breeders and farmers of indigenous breeds, name of this portal is
(a) e-Pashu Mitra
(b) e-CBFIB
(c) e-Pashu breeds
(d) e-Pashu Haat
Answer: – d
Q.3- Government is focused on improving quality of education and research in Higher Education Institutions, consider the following statements given bellow regarding it
i) Joint Research Programmes are being taken with countries.
ii) Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN) is aimed at tapping the talent pool of scientists and entrepreneurs.
iii) Margdarshan is an indigenous On-line Education platform has been launched on 9th July 2017
iv) Uchhatar Avishkar Yojana identify areas of immediate relevance to society requiring innovation,
Which of the statement given above are correct?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i and ii only
(b) i, iii and iv only
(c) ii and iv only
(d) i, ii and iii only
Answer: – a
Q.4- Consider the following statement regarding the online portal NARI.
i) It provides women citizens with easy access to information on government schemes and initiatives for women.
ii) It is a platform for NGOs and Civil Societies to interact with the Ministry of Women & Child Development.
Which of the statement given above is/are INCORRECT?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i only
(b) ii only
(c) Both i and ii
(d) Neither i nor ii
Answer: – d
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Q.5- Which of the following statement(s) is/are primary aim of the National Health Policy, 2017?
i) investments in health
ii) organization of healthcare service
iii) prevention of diseases and promotion of good health through cross sectoral actions
iv) encouraging medical pluralism
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) ii only
(b) iii only
(c) ii, iii and iv only
(d) i, ii, iii and iv only
Answer: – d
Q.6- As per the latest Report of Registrar General of India- Sample Registration System, Consider the following statements regarding the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) of India
i) MMR is 167 per 100,000 live births.
ii) Increase is shown in MMR in resent time.
Which of the statement given above is/are INCORRECT?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i only
(b) ii only
(c) Both i and ii
(d) Neither i nor ii
Answer: – c
Q.7- Consider the following statements.
1. Assertion (A): The Reproductive & Child Health Programme provides supplementary nutrition is provided to Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers
2. Reason (R): Malnutrition in pregnant women is one of the underlying causes of low birth weight (LBW) babies.
In the context of the above, which of these is correct?
(a) A is correct, and R is an appropriate explanation of A.
(b) A is correct, but R is not an appropriate explanation of A.
(c) A is correct, but R is not an appropriate explanation of A.A is correct, but R is incorrect.
(d) Both A and R are incorrect
Answer: – a
Q.8- Recently Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs given its approval for implementation of the Jal Marg Vikas Project for capacity augmentation of navigation on which of the following National Waterway.
(a) National Waterway-4
(b) National Waterway-6
(c) National Waterway-2
(d) National Waterway-1
Answer:- a
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Answers of Practice questions for UPSC IAS from PIB January, 2018
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Q.1- On 1st January 2018, the central health Secretary launched a online database Portal, the main aim of this portal is
(a) To make available all the details of universal vaccination program.
(b) To make available all the details of various diseases.
(c) To make available all the details of various medical professionals.
(d) To make available all the details of yoga & AYUSH.
Answer: – c
Q.2- Recently Government has launched a portal for connecting breeders and farmers of indigenous breeds, name of this portal is
(a) e-Pashu Mitra
(b) e-CBFIB
(c) e-Pashu breeds
(d) e-Pashu Haat
Answer: – d
Q.3- Government is focused on improving quality of education and research in Higher Education Institutions, consider the following statements given bellow regarding it
i) Joint Research Programmes are being taken with countries.
ii) Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN) is aimed at tapping the talent pool of scientists and entrepreneurs.
iii) Margdarshan is an indigenous On-line Education platform has been launched on 9th July 2017
iv) Uchhatar Avishkar Yojana identify areas of immediate relevance to society requiring innovation,
Which of the statement given above are correct?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i and ii only
(b) i, iii and iv only
(c) ii and iv only
(d) i, ii and iii only
Answer: – a
Q.4- Consider the following statement regarding the online portal NARI.
i) It provides women citizens with easy access to information on government schemes and initiatives for women.
ii) It is a platform for NGOs and Civil Societies to interact with the Ministry of Women & Child Development.
Which of the statement given above is/are INCORRECT?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i only
(b) ii only
(c) Both i and ii
(d) Neither i nor ii
Answer: – d
Q.5- Which of the following statement(s) is/are primary aim of the National Health Policy, 2017?
i) investments in health
ii) organization of healthcare service
iii) prevention of diseases and promotion of good health through cross sectoral actions
iv) encouraging medical pluralism
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) ii only
(b) iii only
(c) ii, iii and iv only
(d) i, ii, iii and iv only
Answer: – d
Q.6- As per the latest Report of Registrar General of India- Sample Registration System, Consider the following statements regarding the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) of India
i) MMR is 167 per 100,000 live births.
ii) Increase is shown in MMR in resent time.
Which of the statement given above is/are INCORRECT?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i only
(b) ii only
(c) Both i and ii
(d) Neither i nor ii
Answer: – c
Q.7- Consider the following statements.
1. Assertion (A): The Reproductive & Child Health Programme provides supplementary nutrition is provided to Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers
2. Reason (R): Malnutrition in pregnant women is one of the underlying causes of low birth weight (LBW) babies.
In the context of the above, which of these is correct?
(a) A is correct, and R is an appropriate explanation of A.
(b) A is correct, but R is not an appropriate explanation of A.
(c) A is correct, but R is not an appropriate explanation of A.A is correct, but R is incorrect.
(d) Both A and R are incorrect
Answer: – a
Q.8- Recently Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs given its approval for implementation of the Jal Marg Vikas Project for capacity augmentation of navigation on which of the following National Waterway.
(a) National Waterway-4
(b) National Waterway-6
(c) National Waterway-2
(d) National Waterway-1
Answer:- a
Q.9- Under the National Monsoon Mission initiative, which of the following centre/institutes has/have embarked upon to build a state-of-the-art coupled ocean atmospheric model?
i) Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune,
ii) Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad
iii) National Centre for Medi
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Q.1- On 1st January 2018, the central health Secretary launched a online database Portal, the main aim of this portal is
(a) To make available all the details of universal vaccination program.
(b) To make available all the details of various diseases.
(c) To make available all the details of various medical professionals.
(d) To make available all the details of yoga & AYUSH.
Answer: – c
Q.2- Recently Government has launched a portal for connecting breeders and farmers of indigenous breeds, name of this portal is
(a) e-Pashu Mitra
(b) e-CBFIB
(c) e-Pashu breeds
(d) e-Pashu Haat
Answer: – d
Q.3- Government is focused on improving quality of education and research in Higher Education Institutions, consider the following statements given bellow regarding it
i) Joint Research Programmes are being taken with countries.
ii) Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN) is aimed at tapping the talent pool of scientists and entrepreneurs.
iii) Margdarshan is an indigenous On-line Education platform has been launched on 9th July 2017
iv) Uchhatar Avishkar Yojana identify areas of immediate relevance to society requiring innovation,
Which of the statement given above are correct?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i and ii only
(b) i, iii and iv only
(c) ii and iv only
(d) i, ii and iii only
Answer: – a
Q.4- Consider the following statement regarding the online portal NARI.
i) It provides women citizens with easy access to information on government schemes and initiatives for women.
ii) It is a platform for NGOs and Civil Societies to interact with the Ministry of Women & Child Development.
Which of the statement given above is/are INCORRECT?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i only
(b) ii only
(c) Both i and ii
(d) Neither i nor ii
Answer: – d
Q.5- Which of the following statement(s) is/are primary aim of the National Health Policy, 2017?
i) investments in health
ii) organization of healthcare service
iii) prevention of diseases and promotion of good health through cross sectoral actions
iv) encouraging medical pluralism
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) ii only
(b) iii only
(c) ii, iii and iv only
(d) i, ii, iii and iv only
Answer: – d
Q.6- As per the latest Report of Registrar General of India- Sample Registration System, Consider the following statements regarding the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) of India
i) MMR is 167 per 100,000 live births.
ii) Increase is shown in MMR in resent time.
Which of the statement given above is/are INCORRECT?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i only
(b) ii only
(c) Both i and ii
(d) Neither i nor ii
Answer: – c
Q.7- Consider the following statements.
1. Assertion (A): The Reproductive & Child Health Programme provides supplementary nutrition is provided to Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers
2. Reason (R): Malnutrition in pregnant women is one of the underlying causes of low birth weight (LBW) babies.
In the context of the above, which of these is correct?
(a) A is correct, and R is an appropriate explanation of A.
(b) A is correct, but R is not an appropriate explanation of A.
(c) A is correct, but R is not an appropriate explanation of A.A is correct, but R is incorrect.
(d) Both A and R are incorrect
Answer: – a
Q.8- Recently Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs given its approval for implementation of the Jal Marg Vikas Project for capacity augmentation of navigation on which of the following National Waterway.
(a) National Waterway-4
(b) National Waterway-6
(c) National Waterway-2
(d) National Waterway-1
Answer:- a
Q.9- Under the National Monsoon Mission initiative, which of the following centre/institutes has/have embarked upon to build a state-of-the-art coupled ocean atmospheric model?
i) Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune,
ii) Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad
iii) National Centre for Medi
um Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF), NOIDA
Which of the statement given above is/are CORRECT?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i and ii only
(b) ii only
(c) i and iii only
(d) I, ii and iii
Answer: – d
Q.10- Recently government launched the country’s first digital Online Oncology Tutorial Series, designed by which of the following organization in collaboration with the Health Ministry?
(a) Tata Memorial Center
(b) American Society of Clinical Oncology
(c) International Cancer Organization
(d) Indian Society of Oncology
Answer: – a
Q.11-Who among the following created history by becoming the first Indian to win an international medal in skiing.
(a) Aanchal Thakur
(b) Shiva Keshavan
(c) Shemsher Shing
(d) Jyoti Bala
Answer:-a
Q.12- The Union Cabinet has given its approval to a number of amendments in the FDI Policy; consider the following statements with reference to it.
i) 100% FDI under automatic route for Single Brand Retail Trading
ii) 100% FDI under automatic route in Construction Development
iii) Foreign airlines allowed to invest up to 49% under approval route in Air India
iv) FIIs/FPIs allowed to invest in Power Exchanges through primary market
v) Definition of ‘medical devices’ amended in the FDI Policy
Which of the statement given above are correct?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i, ii, and iv only
(b) iii, iv and v only
(c) i, iii and v only
(d) i, ii, iii, iv and v
Answer: – d
Q.13-The Maitreyi Yatra will be conducted by which following state/states
(a) Seven North East States
(b) Arunachal Pradesh
(c) Jammu & Kashmir
(d) Mizoram
Answer: -c
Q.14- Who among the following NOT the Padma Vibhushan Awardees in 2018 ?
(a) Ilayaraja
(b) Ghulam Mustafa Khan
(c) Parameswaran
(d) Ramachandran Nagaswamy
Answer:-d
Q.15- Consider the following statement regarding the Government Process Re-engineering (GPR)
i) It will help to achieve a position in the top 50 countries in “Doing Business” ranking by the World Bank.
ii) It initiatives for making the Incorporation Process Speedy, Smooth, Simple for a Business.
iii) It will reduce the number of procedures involved for starting a Business.
Which of the statement given above is/are CORRECT?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i and ii only
(b) ii only
(c) i and iii only
(d) i, ii and iii
Answer: – d
Q.16- Recently ASEAN-India Summit remained in news, Consider the following statement about it.
i) The ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit was held in New Delhi to praise the 25th commemoration.
ii) The topic of Commemorative Summit was “Shared Values, Common Destiny”.
iii) It issued joint a explanation titled Jaipur Declaration.
Which of the statement given above is/are CORRECT?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i and ii only
(b) ii only
(c) i and iii only
(d) i, ii and iii
Answer: – a
Q.17- Recently the BHARAT PARV remained in news it was organised at which of the following historical monument?
(a) Red Fort
(b) Gateway Of India
(c) India Gate
(d) Rastrapati Bhawan
Answer: -a
Q.18-Which of the following statements regarding the International Dam Safety Conference is/are correct?
i. India hosted the International Dam Safety Conference – 2018 at Cochin.
ii. Central Water Commission is organized this Conference in association with Kerala Government.
Which of the statement given above is/are CORRECT?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i only
(b) ii only
(c) Both i and ii
(d) Neither i nor ii
Answer: – b
Which of the statement given above is/are CORRECT?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i and ii only
(b) ii only
(c) i and iii only
(d) I, ii and iii
Answer: – d
Q.10- Recently government launched the country’s first digital Online Oncology Tutorial Series, designed by which of the following organization in collaboration with the Health Ministry?
(a) Tata Memorial Center
(b) American Society of Clinical Oncology
(c) International Cancer Organization
(d) Indian Society of Oncology
Answer: – a
Q.11-Who among the following created history by becoming the first Indian to win an international medal in skiing.
(a) Aanchal Thakur
(b) Shiva Keshavan
(c) Shemsher Shing
(d) Jyoti Bala
Answer:-a
Q.12- The Union Cabinet has given its approval to a number of amendments in the FDI Policy; consider the following statements with reference to it.
i) 100% FDI under automatic route for Single Brand Retail Trading
ii) 100% FDI under automatic route in Construction Development
iii) Foreign airlines allowed to invest up to 49% under approval route in Air India
iv) FIIs/FPIs allowed to invest in Power Exchanges through primary market
v) Definition of ‘medical devices’ amended in the FDI Policy
Which of the statement given above are correct?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i, ii, and iv only
(b) iii, iv and v only
(c) i, iii and v only
(d) i, ii, iii, iv and v
Answer: – d
Q.13-The Maitreyi Yatra will be conducted by which following state/states
(a) Seven North East States
(b) Arunachal Pradesh
(c) Jammu & Kashmir
(d) Mizoram
Answer: -c
Q.14- Who among the following NOT the Padma Vibhushan Awardees in 2018 ?
(a) Ilayaraja
(b) Ghulam Mustafa Khan
(c) Parameswaran
(d) Ramachandran Nagaswamy
Answer:-d
Q.15- Consider the following statement regarding the Government Process Re-engineering (GPR)
i) It will help to achieve a position in the top 50 countries in “Doing Business” ranking by the World Bank.
ii) It initiatives for making the Incorporation Process Speedy, Smooth, Simple for a Business.
iii) It will reduce the number of procedures involved for starting a Business.
Which of the statement given above is/are CORRECT?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i and ii only
(b) ii only
(c) i and iii only
(d) i, ii and iii
Answer: – d
Q.16- Recently ASEAN-India Summit remained in news, Consider the following statement about it.
i) The ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit was held in New Delhi to praise the 25th commemoration.
ii) The topic of Commemorative Summit was “Shared Values, Common Destiny”.
iii) It issued joint a explanation titled Jaipur Declaration.
Which of the statement given above is/are CORRECT?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i and ii only
(b) ii only
(c) i and iii only
(d) i, ii and iii
Answer: – a
Q.17- Recently the BHARAT PARV remained in news it was organised at which of the following historical monument?
(a) Red Fort
(b) Gateway Of India
(c) India Gate
(d) Rastrapati Bhawan
Answer: -a
Q.18-Which of the following statements regarding the International Dam Safety Conference is/are correct?
i. India hosted the International Dam Safety Conference – 2018 at Cochin.
ii. Central Water Commission is organized this Conference in association with Kerala Government.
Which of the statement given above is/are CORRECT?
Select the answer using the codes given below
(a) i only
(b) ii only
(c) Both i and ii
(d) Neither i nor ii
Answer: – b
19 February 2018
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● PM Narendra Modi lays foundation stone of Navi Mumbai International Airport
● MP govt to host Khajuraho Dance Festival
● Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Global Investors’ Summit at “Magnetic Maharashtra
● Goa Government Launches Motorcycle Ambulance Service
Ex-President Pranab Mukherjee to get honorary D.Litt from IIEST
● Union Government has formulated ambitious water conservation scheme Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABY).
● Haryana government has opened subsidised canteens in four districts under the ‘Antyodaya Aahaar Yojana’.
● Virgin Hyperloop One has signed an MoU with Maharashtra government for a Hyperloop between Mumbai and Pune.
● Rajendra Trivedi Speaker of the 14th state Legislative Assembly, Gujarat.
● Bhuvneshwar Is The First Indian to take a 5-wkt in all formats
● Shoaib Akhtar named brand ambassador of Pak Cricket Board
● PM Narendra Modi inaugurates World Information Technology Congress 2018 In Hyderabad
● Theme of World Information Technology Congress 2018 ‘Future Enterprises.’
● Home Ministry organises Watan Ko Jano programme In New Delhi
● Saudi Arabia allows women to open their own businesses without male constent
● Health Minister Addresses Global Digital Health Partnership Summit in Australia
● UP Budget 2018: UP Government Presents Rs 4.28 trillion Budget
● Roger Federer Wins Rotterdam Open for 97th Career Title
● A special task force of Indian Army & Indonesian Army have begun the 6th Garuda Shakti exercise
● PM Modi launches Nasscom’s ‘FutureSkills’ platform .
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● PM Narendra Modi lays foundation stone of Navi Mumbai International Airport
● MP govt to host Khajuraho Dance Festival
● Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Global Investors’ Summit at “Magnetic Maharashtra
● Goa Government Launches Motorcycle Ambulance Service
Ex-President Pranab Mukherjee to get honorary D.Litt from IIEST
● Union Government has formulated ambitious water conservation scheme Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABY).
● Haryana government has opened subsidised canteens in four districts under the ‘Antyodaya Aahaar Yojana’.
● Virgin Hyperloop One has signed an MoU with Maharashtra government for a Hyperloop between Mumbai and Pune.
● Rajendra Trivedi Speaker of the 14th state Legislative Assembly, Gujarat.
● Bhuvneshwar Is The First Indian to take a 5-wkt in all formats
● Shoaib Akhtar named brand ambassador of Pak Cricket Board
● PM Narendra Modi inaugurates World Information Technology Congress 2018 In Hyderabad
● Theme of World Information Technology Congress 2018 ‘Future Enterprises.’
● Home Ministry organises Watan Ko Jano programme In New Delhi
● Saudi Arabia allows women to open their own businesses without male constent
● Health Minister Addresses Global Digital Health Partnership Summit in Australia
● UP Budget 2018: UP Government Presents Rs 4.28 trillion Budget
● Roger Federer Wins Rotterdam Open for 97th Career Title
● A special task force of Indian Army & Indonesian Army have begun the 6th Garuda Shakti exercise
● PM Modi launches Nasscom’s ‘FutureSkills’ platform .
MAHANADI TRIBUNAL GETS CENTRAL NOD (GS 2 POLITY)
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The central government on Tuesday approved the formation of a tribunal to adjudicate the Mahanadi water-sharing dispute
Earlier the Supreme Court had directed the Centre to constitute a tribunal to adjudicate on the matter within a month.
The tribunal will consist of a chairman and two other members nominated by the Chief Justice of India from among judges of the Supreme Court or high courts.
The Inter-State River Water Disputes are governed by the Inter-State Water Disputes Act, 1956.
The order on constituting a new tribunal comes even as the government plans to introduce a new bill that would have a single tribunal to replace all existing water tribunal for the limited usefulness of present system
About Mahanadi & the Dispute
The Mahanadi originates from northern foothills of Dandakaranya in Chhattisgarh and its basin extends over states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha and comparatively smaller portions of Jharkhand, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
Sharing of Mahanadi river water has been a bone of contention between the states of Odisha and Chhattisgarh as Mahanadi is an arterial river for Odisha since agriculture in the state largely depends on its water
The root cause of dispute between Odisha and Chhattisgarh over the water of Mahanadi is the construction of a reservoir on the Mahanadi Chhattisgarh despite objections raised by Odisha, the lower-riparian state.
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The central government on Tuesday approved the formation of a tribunal to adjudicate the Mahanadi water-sharing dispute
Earlier the Supreme Court had directed the Centre to constitute a tribunal to adjudicate on the matter within a month.
The tribunal will consist of a chairman and two other members nominated by the Chief Justice of India from among judges of the Supreme Court or high courts.
The Inter-State River Water Disputes are governed by the Inter-State Water Disputes Act, 1956.
The order on constituting a new tribunal comes even as the government plans to introduce a new bill that would have a single tribunal to replace all existing water tribunal for the limited usefulness of present system
About Mahanadi & the Dispute
The Mahanadi originates from northern foothills of Dandakaranya in Chhattisgarh and its basin extends over states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha and comparatively smaller portions of Jharkhand, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
Sharing of Mahanadi river water has been a bone of contention between the states of Odisha and Chhattisgarh as Mahanadi is an arterial river for Odisha since agriculture in the state largely depends on its water
The root cause of dispute between Odisha and Chhattisgarh over the water of Mahanadi is the construction of a reservoir on the Mahanadi Chhattisgarh despite objections raised by Odisha, the lower-riparian state.
IT EXPORTS TO GROW 7-9% IN FY19 (GS 3 ECONOMY)
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Software and services exports, the mainstay of the Indian IT industry, will grow 7-9%, according to a key projection by Nasscom for 2018-19.
The industry, which for long was growing at good double digit rates, has been hit by a reduction in global tech spends, and a change in the nature of these spends – towards newer digital offerings and cloud-based models – which the industry is still adjusting to.
IT export is the most important component of Indian economies service led success story. It has been a major earner for the country with, FY16 and FY-17, accounting for exports of $108 billion and $116 billion respectively. And it is expected to be e about $135-137 billion in FY-19 as against $126 billion in current fiscal.
Analysis
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India IT sector though a top earner has not quite moved up the value chain. For the global tech fields are rapidly evolving we need to master more sophisticated areas of software and should move towards export of more high end products.
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Software and services exports, the mainstay of the Indian IT industry, will grow 7-9%, according to a key projection by Nasscom for 2018-19.
The industry, which for long was growing at good double digit rates, has been hit by a reduction in global tech spends, and a change in the nature of these spends – towards newer digital offerings and cloud-based models – which the industry is still adjusting to.
IT export is the most important component of Indian economies service led success story. It has been a major earner for the country with, FY16 and FY-17, accounting for exports of $108 billion and $116 billion respectively. And it is expected to be e about $135-137 billion in FY-19 as against $126 billion in current fiscal.
Analysis
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India IT sector though a top earner has not quite moved up the value chain. For the global tech fields are rapidly evolving we need to master more sophisticated areas of software and should move towards export of more high end products.
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Pre-lake 2018 Conference
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An unplanned development path adopted by “unscrupulous decision-makers” is threatening the ecologically sensitive regions in the Netravathi river basin in the State.
This is according to a study report released by a team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru.
The report titled “Carrying capacity of Netravathi river basin based on the ecological sensitiveness” was released by Energy and Wetlands Research Group (EWRG), Centre for Ecological Sciences (CES), IISc, at Alva’s College during the pre-lake 2018 conference jointly organised by the IISc and Alva’s Education Foundation.
It said that river diversions, hydro electric projects, coastal reservoirs, commercial plantations, unscientific tourism, etc., would cause irreplaceable loss of rich biodiversity in the river basin.
Referring to the river basin, it said that Netravathi having a catchment area of 4,409 sq km covers 11 taluks in Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Kodagu, Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts.
It originates in Bangrabalige valley, Yelaneeru Ghat of Kudremukh in Chikkamagaluru district.
The basin is part of the ecologically fragile Western Ghats, one among the 35 global hotspots of biodiversity.
“It is the lifeline of Dakshina Kannada region supporting the enormous population with rich resource base and diverse cultures,” it said.
The 203-page report from T.V. Ramachandra, co-ordinator, EWRG-CES, Bharath Setturu and Vinay S., researchers, said that rivers/streams in the ecologically sensitive regions should not be diverted or manipulated as that would affect the water retention capability of the catchment area and ground recharge potential.
It would affect the sustenance of water in the streams and affect the downstream users’ right to adequate freshwater.
The report assumes significance in view of the ongoing Yettinahole diversion project in the Netravathi basin.
Earlier, a group of researchers from IISc, led by Mr. Ramachandra, had, in a report, questioned the State government’s estimation of the project yielding 24 tmcft of water for diversion to parched districts.
The group said that only 0.85 tmcft of water could be diverted from the project.
The group had warned that the project would lead to water scarcity in Hassan and Dakshina Kannada and would not benefit Chikkaballapur, Kolar and Tumakuru districts.
Meeting on Lokpal on March 1
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In a turnaround from its earlier position, the government will invite the leader of the single largest Opposition party to attend a meeting scheduled for March 1.
It will discuss the long-pending appointments to the anti-corruption ombudsman, Lokpal.
• At a brief hearing before a Bench led by Justice Ranjan Gogoi, Attorney-General K.K. Venugopal said the meeting would have the Prime Minister, the Lok Sabha Speaker, the
Chief Justice of India and the leader of the single largest Opposition party in attendance.
Advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for petitioner NGO Common Cause, said the single largest Opposition party leader was attending as a “special invitee.”
Justice Gogoi asked the government to update the court in an affidavit on March 5.
This is a significant development as the government has for years taken the position that Lokpal appointments could be made only after amending the law to replace the Leader of the Opposition with the single largest party Opposition leader on the high-level selection committee.
The Bench posted the next hearing for March 6.
Under the Lokpal and Lokayukta Act of 2013, the high-level selection committee for appointments to Lokpal comprises the Prime Minister, Lok Sabha Speaker, the LoP, the Chief Justice of India and an eminent jurist chosen by them.
The 16th Lok Sabha does not have an LoP as the Congress party failed to get the required 10 per cent membership in the Lok Sabha post the 2014 parliamentary elections.
However, an April 2017 judgment by the Supreme Court did not buy the government’s argument that an amendment in the provisions to replace the LoP with the single largest Opposition
@UPSC_2018
An unplanned development path adopted by “unscrupulous decision-makers” is threatening the ecologically sensitive regions in the Netravathi river basin in the State.
This is according to a study report released by a team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru.
The report titled “Carrying capacity of Netravathi river basin based on the ecological sensitiveness” was released by Energy and Wetlands Research Group (EWRG), Centre for Ecological Sciences (CES), IISc, at Alva’s College during the pre-lake 2018 conference jointly organised by the IISc and Alva’s Education Foundation.
It said that river diversions, hydro electric projects, coastal reservoirs, commercial plantations, unscientific tourism, etc., would cause irreplaceable loss of rich biodiversity in the river basin.
Referring to the river basin, it said that Netravathi having a catchment area of 4,409 sq km covers 11 taluks in Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Kodagu, Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts.
It originates in Bangrabalige valley, Yelaneeru Ghat of Kudremukh in Chikkamagaluru district.
The basin is part of the ecologically fragile Western Ghats, one among the 35 global hotspots of biodiversity.
“It is the lifeline of Dakshina Kannada region supporting the enormous population with rich resource base and diverse cultures,” it said.
The 203-page report from T.V. Ramachandra, co-ordinator, EWRG-CES, Bharath Setturu and Vinay S., researchers, said that rivers/streams in the ecologically sensitive regions should not be diverted or manipulated as that would affect the water retention capability of the catchment area and ground recharge potential.
It would affect the sustenance of water in the streams and affect the downstream users’ right to adequate freshwater.
The report assumes significance in view of the ongoing Yettinahole diversion project in the Netravathi basin.
Earlier, a group of researchers from IISc, led by Mr. Ramachandra, had, in a report, questioned the State government’s estimation of the project yielding 24 tmcft of water for diversion to parched districts.
The group said that only 0.85 tmcft of water could be diverted from the project.
The group had warned that the project would lead to water scarcity in Hassan and Dakshina Kannada and would not benefit Chikkaballapur, Kolar and Tumakuru districts.
Meeting on Lokpal on March 1
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In a turnaround from its earlier position, the government will invite the leader of the single largest Opposition party to attend a meeting scheduled for March 1.
It will discuss the long-pending appointments to the anti-corruption ombudsman, Lokpal.
• At a brief hearing before a Bench led by Justice Ranjan Gogoi, Attorney-General K.K. Venugopal said the meeting would have the Prime Minister, the Lok Sabha Speaker, the
Chief Justice of India and the leader of the single largest Opposition party in attendance.
Advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for petitioner NGO Common Cause, said the single largest Opposition party leader was attending as a “special invitee.”
Justice Gogoi asked the government to update the court in an affidavit on March 5.
This is a significant development as the government has for years taken the position that Lokpal appointments could be made only after amending the law to replace the Leader of the Opposition with the single largest party Opposition leader on the high-level selection committee.
The Bench posted the next hearing for March 6.
Under the Lokpal and Lokayukta Act of 2013, the high-level selection committee for appointments to Lokpal comprises the Prime Minister, Lok Sabha Speaker, the LoP, the Chief Justice of India and an eminent jurist chosen by them.
The 16th Lok Sabha does not have an LoP as the Congress party failed to get the required 10 per cent membership in the Lok Sabha post the 2014 parliamentary elections.
However, an April 2017 judgment by the Supreme Court did not buy the government’s argument that an amendment in the provisions to replace the LoP with the single largest Opposition
party leader was necessary to get on with the Lokpal appointments.
The judgment authored by Justice Gogoi called the Lokpal Act of 2013 an “eminently workable legislation” in its present form itself.
He observed that the 2013 Act provided enough room for the appointment of Lokpal chairperson and members even in the absence of a recognised LoP
The judgment authored by Justice Gogoi called the Lokpal Act of 2013 an “eminently workable legislation” in its present form itself.
He observed that the 2013 Act provided enough room for the appointment of Lokpal chairperson and members even in the absence of a recognised LoP
Against Financial fraud: PM
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Breaking his silence over the Rs. 11,500-crore fraud at the country’s second-largest public sector bank, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned of stringent action against those involved in financial irregularities and said
Speaking at the Global Business Summit organised by a financial daily , Mr. Modi asked the managements of financial institutions and supervisory bodies to do their job diligently to check such frauds.
“I want to make it clear that this government has been taking strict action against financial irregularities and will continue to take strict action,” the Prime Minister said.
Without naming the alleged kingpin of the fraud or the Punjab National Bank, the Prime Minister said the managements of financial institutions, auditors and regulators should perform their duty earnestly.
“I want to make an appeal to those who have been entrusted with the job of framing rules and policies and maintaining ethics to do their job faithfully and diligently,” Mr. Modi said.
He added this should specially be followed by those who have been given the responsibility of supervision and monitoring.
Mr. Modi lauded his government’s economic agenda which he said was “job-oriented” and aimed at bringing “people-centric growth.”
He also mentioned the announcements made in his government’s last full-year Budget, including pro-agriculture steps such as paying farmers a price that is 50% more than the cost of production.
“Some economists are speculating about price rise [because of this decision]. These economists must also consider about our duty towards our annadata [referring to farmers],” he said.
“I feel we should support every decision taken to increase farmer’s income.”
Industry should contribute to the decisions taken by the government, Mr Modi said.
‘Speed, scale, and sensitivity’ were needed for policies to reach people, he said. “In the past four years, the government has stressed job-centric, people-centric growth [and focussed on] an economy which gives poor financial inclusion and takes care of middle-class aspirations.”
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Breaking his silence over the Rs. 11,500-crore fraud at the country’s second-largest public sector bank, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned of stringent action against those involved in financial irregularities and said
Speaking at the Global Business Summit organised by a financial daily , Mr. Modi asked the managements of financial institutions and supervisory bodies to do their job diligently to check such frauds.
“I want to make it clear that this government has been taking strict action against financial irregularities and will continue to take strict action,” the Prime Minister said.
Without naming the alleged kingpin of the fraud or the Punjab National Bank, the Prime Minister said the managements of financial institutions, auditors and regulators should perform their duty earnestly.
“I want to make an appeal to those who have been entrusted with the job of framing rules and policies and maintaining ethics to do their job faithfully and diligently,” Mr. Modi said.
He added this should specially be followed by those who have been given the responsibility of supervision and monitoring.
Mr. Modi lauded his government’s economic agenda which he said was “job-oriented” and aimed at bringing “people-centric growth.”
He also mentioned the announcements made in his government’s last full-year Budget, including pro-agriculture steps such as paying farmers a price that is 50% more than the cost of production.
“Some economists are speculating about price rise [because of this decision]. These economists must also consider about our duty towards our annadata [referring to farmers],” he said.
“I feel we should support every decision taken to increase farmer’s income.”
Industry should contribute to the decisions taken by the government, Mr Modi said.
‘Speed, scale, and sensitivity’ were needed for policies to reach people, he said. “In the past four years, the government has stressed job-centric, people-centric growth [and focussed on] an economy which gives poor financial inclusion and takes care of middle-class aspirations.”
PIB to have DD & AIR officials to work
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In an unprecedented order, the Information and Broadcasting Ministry posted 15 officials from Doordarshan and 16 from All India Radio (AIR) as publicity officers for various Ministries.
The attempt is to strengthen the government’s severely short-staffed publicity arm, the Press Information Bureau (PIB), say senior officials of the I&B Ministry.
However, the latest reshuffle of the 31 Indian Information Service (IIS) officers from the state broadcasters is likely to lead to confusion and a conflict of interest, sources said.
Autonomy issue
The officers’ primary charge will be to handle the publicity of the Ministries. They will, however, additionally continue their work in Doordarshan and AIR.
Prasar Bharati officials say the issue has not yet been discussed.
The IIS officials say that more than a conflict of interest, the order is not workable.
The nature of jobs are very different.
Both DD and AIR follow a 24X7 cycle and a publicity official’s job can be equally tricky — he has to be available at the beck and call of the Minister whenever required.
The reason for such a mass reshuffle of the IIS officials, according to few PIB officials, can be traced to an event last October.
It is when Doordarshan missed reporting the upgrade of India’s position in the ease of doing business rankings of the World Bank.
Shortage of hands
Ms. Irani called for a meeting of all publicity officials and pulled them up for not alerting the public broadcaster.
The publicity officials, in turn, told her of the severe manpower shortage in the PIB.
To this, Ms. Irani is said to have promised to strengthen the ranks of the PIB.
Recently, the association of IIS officers wrote to the Prime Minister’s Office, drawing attention to mass transfers, which they alleged have been carried out in contravention of rules.
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In an unprecedented order, the Information and Broadcasting Ministry posted 15 officials from Doordarshan and 16 from All India Radio (AIR) as publicity officers for various Ministries.
The attempt is to strengthen the government’s severely short-staffed publicity arm, the Press Information Bureau (PIB), say senior officials of the I&B Ministry.
However, the latest reshuffle of the 31 Indian Information Service (IIS) officers from the state broadcasters is likely to lead to confusion and a conflict of interest, sources said.
Autonomy issue
The officers’ primary charge will be to handle the publicity of the Ministries. They will, however, additionally continue their work in Doordarshan and AIR.
Prasar Bharati officials say the issue has not yet been discussed.
The IIS officials say that more than a conflict of interest, the order is not workable.
The nature of jobs are very different.
Both DD and AIR follow a 24X7 cycle and a publicity official’s job can be equally tricky — he has to be available at the beck and call of the Minister whenever required.
The reason for such a mass reshuffle of the IIS officials, according to few PIB officials, can be traced to an event last October.
It is when Doordarshan missed reporting the upgrade of India’s position in the ease of doing business rankings of the World Bank.
Shortage of hands
Ms. Irani called for a meeting of all publicity officials and pulled them up for not alerting the public broadcaster.
The publicity officials, in turn, told her of the severe manpower shortage in the PIB.
To this, Ms. Irani is said to have promised to strengthen the ranks of the PIB.
Recently, the association of IIS officers wrote to the Prime Minister’s Office, drawing attention to mass transfers, which they alleged have been carried out in contravention of rules.
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💎Scheme by dept. of Science and technology.
💎It enables NRIs and overseas scientific community to participate and contribute to R&D in India
💎The Science Engineering Research Board(SERB), a statutory body of the department will implement this scheme
Char Dham project ❓
💡The Union Cabinet approved a Rs 1,384 crore tunnel project in Uttarakhand as part of “Char Dham” project to connect Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunotri and Gangotri.
💡The tunnel will reduce the travel distance from Dharasu to Yamunotri by about 20 km and travel time by about an hour.
National Green Tribunal💡
Objective❓
🌀To provide effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources including enforcement of any legal right relating to environment.
🌀Giving relief and compensation for damages to persons and property.
Chairperson and Members of NGT❓
🔰At least 10 and maximum 20 Full time Judicial members
🔰At least 10 and maximum 20 Full time Expert Members
Qualification for Chairperson❓
🔸The person should have been either a Judge of India’s Supreme Court or Chief Justice of a High Court in India.
Qualification for Judicial member❓
🔺A Judge of Supreme Court of India, Chief Justice of High Court, Judge of a High Court
Qualification for Expert members❓
🔺Either a degree in Master of Science (in physical sciences or life sciences) with a Doctorate degree or Master of Engineering or Master of Technology Or an experience of fifteen years in the relevant field and administrative experience of fifteen years in Central or a State Government or in a reputed National or State level institution.
Post retirement jobs❓
💎Once retired, the chairman or judicial members can not take up any job related to matters of this tribunal for at least 2 years.
Other important facts❓
🚩Appointment of members is done by Central Government.
🚩Chairperson of NGT is appointed by the Central Government in consultation with the Chief Justice of India.
🚩Judicial Members and Expert Members of the Tribunal are appointed on the recommendations of such Selection Committee.
🚩Chairperson, Judicial Member and Expert Member hold office for 5 years.
🚩Maximum age of the chairman 70 years if he has been a Supreme Court Judge and 67 years, if he has been a high court judge.
🚩Chairperson can be removed from his office via an order made by the Central Government after an inquiry made by a Judge of the Supreme Court in which such Chairperson or Judicial Member has been informed of the charges against him and given a reasonable opportunity of being heard in respect of those charges.
Jurisdiction❓
💢The NGT has jurisdiction over all civil cases where a substantial question relating to environment is involved and such question arises out of the implementation of the enactments specified in Schedule I of the National Green Tribunal Act 2010.
The acts listed in Schedule 1 are:
🔺The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974;
🔺The Water (Prevention and Control o[Pollution) Cess Act, 1977;
🔺The Forest (Conservation) Act,
🔺The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981;
🔺The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986;The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991;
🔺The Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
💎Scheme by dept. of Science and technology.
💎It enables NRIs and overseas scientific community to participate and contribute to R&D in India
💎The Science Engineering Research Board(SERB), a statutory body of the department will implement this scheme
Char Dham project ❓
💡The Union Cabinet approved a Rs 1,384 crore tunnel project in Uttarakhand as part of “Char Dham” project to connect Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunotri and Gangotri.
💡The tunnel will reduce the travel distance from Dharasu to Yamunotri by about 20 km and travel time by about an hour.
National Green Tribunal💡
Objective❓
🌀To provide effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources including enforcement of any legal right relating to environment.
🌀Giving relief and compensation for damages to persons and property.
Chairperson and Members of NGT❓
🔰At least 10 and maximum 20 Full time Judicial members
🔰At least 10 and maximum 20 Full time Expert Members
Qualification for Chairperson❓
🔸The person should have been either a Judge of India’s Supreme Court or Chief Justice of a High Court in India.
Qualification for Judicial member❓
🔺A Judge of Supreme Court of India, Chief Justice of High Court, Judge of a High Court
Qualification for Expert members❓
🔺Either a degree in Master of Science (in physical sciences or life sciences) with a Doctorate degree or Master of Engineering or Master of Technology Or an experience of fifteen years in the relevant field and administrative experience of fifteen years in Central or a State Government or in a reputed National or State level institution.
Post retirement jobs❓
💎Once retired, the chairman or judicial members can not take up any job related to matters of this tribunal for at least 2 years.
Other important facts❓
🚩Appointment of members is done by Central Government.
🚩Chairperson of NGT is appointed by the Central Government in consultation with the Chief Justice of India.
🚩Judicial Members and Expert Members of the Tribunal are appointed on the recommendations of such Selection Committee.
🚩Chairperson, Judicial Member and Expert Member hold office for 5 years.
🚩Maximum age of the chairman 70 years if he has been a Supreme Court Judge and 67 years, if he has been a high court judge.
🚩Chairperson can be removed from his office via an order made by the Central Government after an inquiry made by a Judge of the Supreme Court in which such Chairperson or Judicial Member has been informed of the charges against him and given a reasonable opportunity of being heard in respect of those charges.
Jurisdiction❓
💢The NGT has jurisdiction over all civil cases where a substantial question relating to environment is involved and such question arises out of the implementation of the enactments specified in Schedule I of the National Green Tribunal Act 2010.
The acts listed in Schedule 1 are:
🔺The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974;
🔺The Water (Prevention and Control o[Pollution) Cess Act, 1977;
🔺The Forest (Conservation) Act,
🔺The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981;
🔺The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986;The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991;
🔺The Biological Diversity Act, 2002.