Current Affairs Exam

For easy and fast communication during the time of natural disasters, the Uttarakhand government would set up community radio centres in all districts of the state.

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

It is pertinent to mention here that there is a provision to set up community radios in different districts with the help of nongovernmental organisations (NGO) and autonomous bodies under the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA). However due to official apathy, the scheme has not made any impact far.

Apart from them the proposals to set up community radios have been sought from the universities and autonomous bodies. In the order the department has said that the USDMA would provide a sum of Rs 10 lakh for setting up community radio centres in districts. Similarly a financial help of Rs 2 lakh per year for three years would be provided for operating these centres.

UP govt to set up 600 pollution check centres, hire 1k youths

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

To provide EMPLOYMENT opportunities to youth, theUttar Pradeshtransport department will open 600 automobiles pollution testing centres which will curb the problem of toxic smoke (pollution) being released from vehicles.

Under the scheme high school passed youth will get employment.

A spokesperson said that the department has already completed preparations to setupthe pollution check centres and make them businessoriented.
According to state government records, the number of vehicles has exceeded 2.5 million in the state capital alone. Against this only 75 pollution control centres are present.

Alternative platforms available: Experts

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

Vaccination against Covid-19 will soon be open for people aged above 18 years. Walk-in vaccinations are not permitted for the 18-44 age groups but booking a vaccine appointment through the Government website or app is often a challenging experience with multiple logins and one-time passwords (OTPs).

Notably, most of these tools take the data from CoWIN in real time (Covid Vaccine Intelligence Network)

Covid-19 Vaccine Tracker: This open source tool works on Google Doc Seat and based on APN. It automatically monitors the vaccine availability in your area and informs you on your email when a slot is available. It also gives the freedom to choose one option in both Covaxin and Covshield Vaccines.

www.vaccinateme.in: This website is available in both desktop and mobile versions; provides the facility to choose the vaccine slot according to age, city and district.

Bihar CM launches BHY scheme for children with heart ailments

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

Chief minister Nitish Kumar Friday launched the Bal Hriday Yojana (BHY), which will provide free treatment to children suffering from the medical condition of a hole in the heart or ventricular septal defect.

The CM flagged off a bus carrying 21 children with this condition, along with their guardians, to the Patna airport to be flown to Ahmedabad (Gujarat) for specialized treatment.

They would be given additional specialized medical treatment at the Ahmedabad-based hospital run by the Prashanti Medical Services and Research Foundation with which the has an agreement so that free medical treatment and care could be given to these children.

Centre must show will power to enhance vaccine production, says Bhupesh Baghel

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

Chhattisgarhchief ministerBhupesh Baghel urged Prime MinisterNarendra Modito step in to make Vaccines available for states to launch a vaccination campaign for the 1845 group, pointing out thatBharat Biotechhas informed the that it would make efforts to supply vaccines only by the end of July.

Chhattisgarh government has already prepared a roadmap for launching the vaccination programme for the 18-45 age group from 1st May as announced by the Prime Minister and had also placed orders to procure 25 lakh doses each ofCovishieldand Covaxin.

Sex ratio among tribals better than general population: Ram Nath Kovind

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

PresidentRam Nath Kovindon Sunday said people can learn a lot fromtribal communitieswhere there was no gender-based discrimination and as a result, the sex ratio among them was better than the general Population.
Addressing a state-level ‘Janjatiya Sammelan (tribal meet)’ inDamohinMadhya Pradesh, Kovind said intribal societies, groups are given importance over individuals and cooperation is encouraged instead of competition.

He also said that tribal communities are treasure troves of traditional knowledge.

Gujarat Technological University: Online exams for engineering students

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

After holding online exams for the first semester recently, Gujarat Technological University (GTU) has now decided to conduct summer exams for final semester students pursuing degree and diploma studies with various colleges affiliated with the university.

GTU announced that more than 95 per cent of students in the first semester of degree and diploma courses in all faculties participated in the college exams that were held online.

Rajasthans genome sequencing centre to come up soon

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

Alarmed over increasing Covid-19 cases and in preparation for the expected third wave of the pandemic, the has decided to have its owngenomesequencing facility to study various strains of viruses. The genome sequencing centre, to come up at SMS Medical College, will initially sequence 20 samples per day and soon increase it to 60 samples.

Human genomes are made of DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid), a virus genome can be made of either DNA or RNA (Ribonucleic acid). DNA and RNA provide genetic instructions for Growth and functioning of organisms. Coronavirus is made of RNA. Genome sequencing is a technique that reads and interprets genetic information found within DNA or RNA.

Manipur to sign MoU with AIFF for establishing football academyManipur will be setting up a Football academy to develop and promote the game of football in the North Eastern state. For this, the state will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the All-India Football Federation (AIFF) for logistics and other support.Stating that it is indeed very fortunate for the State to host the Hero Tri-Nation International Football Tournament, he appreciated the AIFF chief and his team for acknowledging the potential of Manipuri players and the States love of football and also giving the State an opportunity to host this tri-nation football tourney.

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

25cr boost to enhance emergency police helpline

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

Assam Police is set to enhance its availability by revamping the Dial-112 project and creating a world-classAssam Police Emergency Management System(APEMS) as finance ministerAjanta Neogallocated Rs 25 crore in this yearsbudgetproposals for the purpose.

Neog said any resident in a distress situation such as kidnapping, robbery, sexual assault, vehicle theft, domestic violence, conflict situation can reach out to police via telephonic call, SMS, web portal and mobile app.

The modern and well-equipped Centralised Police Emergency Response Centre in Guwahati operated by well-trained all-Women personnel will receive the calls round the clock. The actionable incidents will be passed on by the trained police dispatch officers in real time to the specially trained police staff in the field in emergency response vehicles (ERVs). They will reach the caller via GPS tracked ERVs in the shortest possible time and shall attend to the emergency as first responder