19.04.21

Haryana to host Khelo India Youth Games – 2021 from Nov 21 to Dec 5

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The fourth edition of ‘Khelo India Youth Games-2021’ will be held in Panchkula, Ambala, Shahabad, Delhi and Chandigarh from November 21 to December 5, in which various https://exam.pscnotes.com/Sports“>Sports activities under-18 category would be organised.

This decision was taken in the first meeting of the Executive Committee constituted for the Khelo India Youth Games -2021 held under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary, Haryana, Vijai Vardhan at Chandigarh on Tuesday. Satya Narayan Meena, senior director, Khelo India, Sports Authority of India also attended the meeting through video conferencing.

The Chief Secretary directed the officers concerned to expedite the work related to development required for organizing these games. Apart from this, all the concerned departments should work in mutual tandem so as to ensure that these games are organized successfully.

The Chief Secretary further directed that the launching ceremony of the Khelo India Games should be organized in compliance with the rules of COVID-19 guidelines.

11.6 lakh farmers have got 24k cr as MSP through wheat procurement

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The wheat procurement during the current Rabi https://exam.pscnotes.com/Marketing“>Marketing Season (RMS) was of 121.7 lakh tonnes on Sunday compared to 5.2 lakh tonnes during the corresponding period of last year. Procurement had suffered last year because of the Covid-induced lockdown.

The food ministry said the procurement of wheat has so far benefited 11.6 lakh farmers with an MSP value of Rs 24,037.6 crore. It said this is for the first time, Punjab farmers have started receiving payments directly into their bank accounts against sale of their . In the last one week, about Rs 202.7 crore has transferred directly into Punjab farmers accounts.

Himachal Pradesh govt deducts salary of its staff to upgrade health infra

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To deal with the Covid-19 pandemic, the Himachal Pradesh government has once again decided to deduct the salaries of its employees. According to an order issued by secretary (https://exam.pscnotes.com/Health“>Health), class I and II employees salary for two days would be deducted, while the deduction would be of a day for class III and IV employees. The BJP governments decision has invited criticism from opposition Congress, whose state president Kuldeep Singh Rathore described the move as anti-people and anti-employee.

Himachal Pradesh government has around 1.8 lakh regular employees and 25,779 contractual employees. Last year too, the government deducted one days salary of employees.

The deducted amount will be deposited in the Himachal Pradesh Covid-19 Solidarity Response Fund. The has also appealed to well-off families to contribute and donate generously to this fund.

Sports village seeks better infrastructure for its budding talent

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Libberheri village in Narsan block of Haridwar district is known for its culture of https://exam.pscnotes.com/Sports“>Sports. For years, enthusiasts have taken it upon themselves to build sports academies and have trained youngsters in several disciplines like wrestling, judo, kabaddi and volleyball. Villagers claim around two dozen sportspersons from Libberheri have played in national tournaments. Ahead of the upcoming polls to choose a panchayat head, villagers say they will elect the candidate who would allocate land for a Khelo India Centre of Excellence in Libberheri.

Residents believe a Khelo India Centre (KIC) of Excellence, several of which have been built across the country under the Union Sports ministrys Khelo India initiative with an aim to groom grassroot talent, is the villages need of the hour.

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

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Under the scheme high school passed youth will get https://exam.pscnotes.com/EMPLOYMENT“>EMPLOYMENT.

Any person, NGO, trust, firm, company, public company, people related to PARTNERSHIP can apply online on this portal.

The pollution check centres will be opened at the tehsil level in all the 75 districts of the state.

Around 1,000 youths with a high school passed certificate will be directly involved in this project.

CAR-Indian Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology (IIAB), Garhkhatanga, Ranchi successfully organized International Symposium on Advances in Plant Biotechnology and Genome Editing (APBGE-2021), held virtually. More than 450 delegates from 11 different countries participated in the three-day Symposium (Apr 8-10).

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Nine scientific sessions were organized during these days with keynote lectures delivered by renowned national and international experts working in the domain.

There was a timely workshop on Genome Editing Technology, partnering with the industries, for the benefit of young researchers and students.

The symposium extensively covered recent advances in plant Tissue Culture, system biology and Biotechnology in plant sciences with focus on plant Stress induced by impending Climate changes.

Bihar shuts all educational institutions

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In the Light of the surge in the COVID-19 cases in the state, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Sunday announced night curfew from 9 pm to 5 am, besides authorising all district and block headquarters to impose Section 144 to restrict crowd movement. The government also decided to keep schools, colleges, other educational institutions, and religious places closed till May 15.

Not over 100 people will be allowed in weddings and for funerals, the number stands at 50. Only 50% of employees will be allowed in IT firms.

No shortage of O2 in Chhattisgarh: Govt

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The Chhattisgarh government on Friday said that there is no dearth of Oxygen for patients of Covid-19 and other serious diseases.

Around 386.9 metric tons of oxygen is being produced in the state every day, whereas the need for 5,898 patients with oxygen support is only 110.3 MT.

In Chhattisgarh, 27 pressure swing absorption (PSA) oxygen Generator Plants are generating nearly 177 MT oxygen on a daily basis. Apart from this, 210 MT is produced daily by two manufacturers. Madhya Pradesh has also approached for oxygen from the Bhilai plant.

Madhya Pradesh announces free Covid-19 vaccine for all adults

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The Madhya Pradesh government on Wednesday announced that all people above the age of 18 years will be offered Covid-19 vaccine free of cost in the state from May 1.

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan made the announcement in Bhopal.

In current circumstances, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given relief by opening vaccination for all those above 18 years of age from May 1.

On April 19, the Centre had announced that everyone above 18 years of age will be eligible for Covid-19 vaccination from May 1, while private hospitals and states will be able to buy doses from manufacturers.

Gujarat: IFFCO to set up oxygen plant in Kalol

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As part of its efforts to contribute to meeting the unprecedented demand of medical Oxygen amid a sharp surge in Covid-19 cases, Indian Farmers Fertiliser Co-operative Limited (IFFCO) has decided to installa plant to manufacture oxygen at its unit located in Kalol, Gandhinagar. The plant is expected to start operation soon.

The plant will have the capacity to produce 200 cubic meter of oxygen per hour. IFFCOs oxygen plant in Kalol will generate medical-grade oxygen. It will be able to fill up 700 D-type (having storage capacity of 46.7 litres) and 300 B-type cylinders (having capacity of 10 litres) every day, IFFCO tweeted on Monday. This plant is currently at erection stage and installation stage.

IFFCO has estimated a total for all the four Plants, including the one in Gujarat, at Rs 30 crore.