5-point Reform agenda for FCI

On the 58thFoundation Day of (Fci), the food Minister Shri Piyush Goyal released a 5-point reform agenda for FCI. It is also called 5 Sutras. The agenda aims to improve FCI and its progress.

To change the public perception of FCI. Currently the public see the FCI as inefficient and corrupt. This perception will now be converted to inclusive, dynamic and honest entity.

To focus on end to end tech solutions. This includes everything starting from procurement to delivery. This is to be achieved by reducing PDS response time and efficient tracking of the food grains. Ultimately, this will result in leakage free operational efficient system.

To establish grievance redressal mechanism. This will help in reducing the reaction time to a problem. Also, it will help in addressing the issues of farmer producer organization, especially those in high distress. This is to be achieved through Jan Jagrukta programmes.

To plan and create modern Infrastructure and Logistics. It will upgrade the warehouses to international

standards. The agenda includes increasing the storage capacity for power, Network facility and CCTV.

It will increase the global practices and make India as Food Hub.

World First Deaf T20 Cricket Championship 2023

The AISCD has been granted permission to host the first World Deaf T20 Cricket Championship in 2023.

Highlights:

The International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) has given the All India Sports Council of the Deaf permission to hold the first World Deaf T20 Cricket Championship in Kerala from January 10 to 20, 2023.

This championship was supposed to take place in 2020-21, but owing to a coronavirus outbreak, it

was delayed first to 2022, then to 2023.

The tournament is projected to attract at least eight countries, and it will be the first time that such an international event is staged in India with the Consent of the ICSD.”

The AISCD is the only deaf national sports federation recognized by the Centre, and the ICSD is the only international organization recognized by the International Olympic Committee as the ruling body of the deaf sports movement and Deaflympics.

Ayushman Bharat-Digital Mission

Under the Ayushman Bharat-Digital Mission, the Union Health Ministry has begun digital registration of all medical facilities and all doctors in order to digitise health records.

Highlights:

Government hospitals have been asked to purchase Hospital Information Management System Software as part of this endeavour.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission on September 27, 2021.

Every Indian would be given a unique health ID that will also function as a health account, allowing personal health records

to be linked.

The mission’s goal is to create interoperability throughout the digital health ecosystem, similar to how the Unified Payments Interface revolutionised payments.

India Technopreneurship Series

The pioneering Technopreneurship Series will be co-hosted by Kerala Start-up Mission and Cisco LaunchPad Accelerator Program (CLAP).

Highlights:

Kerala will host the India Technopreneurship Series for innovators and start-ups.

It will begin on November 15th and end on November 19th.

This effort will serve as a

platform for innovation and collaboration, allowing emerging businesses to address modern-day concerns.

It includes a series of workshops on business and technology topics that will be useful in offering corporate and institutional support to young entrepreneurs.

This project was established in Kerala at a time when the state is working to revitalize its startup ecosystem by

assisting budding entrepreneurs in gaining more awareness for their ideas.

Production-Linked Incentive Scheme

Under the production-linked incentive (PLI) plan for automobiles, the Union Government introduced more than 100 modern technologies.

Highlights:

For safety, the programme will now include Bharat Stage VI compliant flex-fuel engines, advanced driver assists systems, e-quadricycles, and electronic control units (ECU).

Previously, the government had only included two-wheelers and four-wheelers in the PLI scheme.

PLI Scheme For Automobiles

In September 2021, the authorised a PLI scheme for autos with a budget of Rs 25,938 crore.

This programme intends to encourage the auto Industry

to invest in high-value advanced automotive technology vehicles and goods such as adaptive front lighting, sunroofs, tyre pressure monitoring systems, automatic braking, and collision warning systems.

Parliament Friendship Association – India And Srilanka

Minister Chamal Rajapaksa has been elected president of the “Parliamentary Friendship Association” between India and Sri Lanka.

Highlights:

After resolving to buy fertilizer from India on November 11, 2021, Sri Lanka founded the India-Sri Lanka Parliamentary Friendship Group.

To boost bilateral relations, the recommended forming a Parliamentary Friendship Group with friendly nations.

It is being resurrected for the upcoming

Parliament, which will be elected in August 2020.

Sri Lankan Foreign Minister G.L. Peiris spoke at the resurrection ceremony about the “strong civilizational links” between India and Sri Lanka.

He stated that Buddhism was India’s greatest gift to Sri Lanka.

This PARTNERSHIP will aid in “revitalizing” parliamentary exchanges and bolstering bilateral connections between the two countries.

Climate Change Performance Index

The German watch released the “https://exam.pscnotes.com/Climate-change”>Climate Change Performance Index 2022″ in PARTNERSHIP with Climate Action Network (CAN) and New Climate Institute.

On the sidelines of COP26, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, a report was released (UNFCCC).

According to the CCPI 2022, major emitting economies that announced their Net Zero-emission ambitions performed poorly in terms of climate change performance in 2021.

India remained ranked 10th in the index. India has maintained its position as one of the G20‘s top performers.

The CCPI is an impartial monitoring tool that has taken the lead in delivering information on the Paris Agreement’s implementation phase.

Since 2005, it has analyzed the performance of countries in terms of climate protection.
The index

assesses 60 countries and the European Union, which account for around 90% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

It divides countries into four categories, each with 14 indicators.

HP Government Aims to Formulate Green Hydrogen Policy

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has informed that aGreen Hydrogen policywould be formulated to promote the use of green hydrogen and establish the state as a leading hub for its production. Resources, including ample sunlight, water, and wind, make the state an ideal location for generating green hydrogen. The primary objective of the Green Hydrogen Policy is to attract investments in large-scale renewable energy projects, ensuring a consistent and sustainable supply of green electricity for electrolysis.

The chief minister stated that the government is actively encouraging young entrepreneurs to invest in the state and the new green energy policy will include various provisions to facilitate their participation.

By giving leverage to the natural

advantages, the state aims to create a favorable Environment for the production of green hydrogen.

Mumbai Ranks Sixth In Annual Housing Price Growth Among 46 Cities Globally

Mumbaihas moved up to the sixth rank among 46 global cities in terms of annual price Growth of high-end residential properties, with an appreciation of 5.5%, according to a report by

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The report, titled Prime Global Cities Index Q1 2023, notes that Bengaluru and New Delhi have also registered an increase in Average annual prices in the first quarter of 2023.

ThePrime Global Cities Indexis a valuation-based index tracking the movement of prime residential prices across 46 cities worldwide, tracking nominal prices in local currency.Dubaiclinched the top position globally in terms of the increase of 44.2% in prime residential properties values.

Farmers Producers Organisation (FPO): 1100 FPOs have been allocated to National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)

The formation and promotion ofFarmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)has gained significant attention in recent years, as it holds immense potential to transform the agricultural landscape. FPOs are essentially collective entities formed by farmers, enabling them to join forces, pool Resources, and enhance their bargaining power. Under the central scheme titled Formation and Promotion of

10,000 FPOs, the government has allocated 1,100 FPOs to theNational Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)to bolster the cooperative sector and provide comprehensive support to small farmers.

FPOs serve as a platform for farmers to come together, share knowledge and experiences, and collectively address common challenges. These organizations offer end-to-end Services that encompass various aspects of cultivation, including inputs, technical support, processing, and Marketing. By leveraging economies of scale, FPOs help small producers access better prices, reduce transaction costs, and enhance overall productivity.