20.05.23

Punjab gets 2 straw-based biomass pellet units

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To overcome the challenge of unavailability of paddy straw-based pellets,Punjabnow has two manufacturing units as a pilot project that is likely to start operations this month. After successful trials of using paddy straw pellets as a substitute to coal in the brick kiln Industry in Punjab and the industrial boilers, the Punjab Pollution Control Board along with the Punjab State Council for Science and Technology (PSCST) had successfully got carried out trials on manufacturing of paddy straw pellets.

The two pilot projects have come up at Kalbucha village in Patiala district and the other in Moga district, with each having a capacity of 250kgper hour per tonne (PHT). Additional Director PSCST, Pritpal Singh, These two manufacturing units of paddy-straw based stubble will soon be operational. The Patiala-based plant manufacturing unit was about to start its operations but due to request by farmers, it was halted as farmers nearby wanted that there should be no risk to their standing wheat crops.

87 of 172 power projects register for water cess

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The remaining hydroelectric power projects likely to be issued a reminder for registration with the Jal Shakti Department for the purpose of working out water cess

The Congress government aims to generate a revenue of about Rs 2,000 crore from water cess

Punjab and Haryana have opposed the cess but Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu is firm on its imposition

Uttarakhand launches drive to help detect demography change

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Uttarakhandgovernment has launched an anti-encroachmentdriveon its land, even enlisting the help of the state intelligence unit, to identify areas whereencroachmenthas been done with the intention of changing thedemography. Thegovernmenthas asked for daily reports from the task forces, consisting of DMs and SSPs/SPs.

The development follows a high-level meeting on Friday evening between chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and officials of the Home department and state Police, who were asked to accelerate the anti-encroachment drive on government land.

UPs 1st eco-friendly aroma cluster in Barabanki

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UP has made an aromatic and eco-friendly start in the green world. The CSIR-Central Institute Plants“>Medicinal And Aromatic Plants (CIMAP) on Thursday launched Uttar Pradeshs first Sustainable Aroma Cluster in Bhagauli locality of Barabanki, demonstrating tofarmershow modern technology can be used for https://exam.pscnotes.com/sustainable-Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture“>Sustainable Agriculture practices that do not harm the ecosystem.
The sustainable aroma cluster has been developed by CIMAP on the land of 30 farmers by cultivating aromatic plants in an eco-friendly manner. The cluster will set an example of use of sustainable practices in agriculture and help the country attain zero-Carbon Emission goals.
CIMAP has planted a high-yielding mint variety (CIM-Unnati) in the cluster which is resistant to biotic Stress, including plant pests and diseases and tolerant to abiotic stresses, including drought, untimely rains, salinity, heat, cold and heavy metals. The cluster will serve as a model for farmers to replicate across the state.

Supreme court panel to assess road safety across Jharkhand

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TheSupreme Courtcommittee on road safety has sent a team toJharkhandto assess and audit the compliance of its guidelines on road safety in the state.

The committee comprising members from theIndian Institute of Technology(IIT) Delhi and Delhi Integrated Multi-Transit System would visit Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad andBokaroand also conduct separate meetings with officials of different departments.
The committee members held introductory session with different departments on the first day. It appreciated implementation of helmet wearing in the state.

The apex court committee had issued direction to various departments including Police, road transport, Health, and Education on road safety. The guidelines relate to driving training centres, digitization of driving license, safe road engineering, trauma centres with doctors on roads and education on road safety in schools.

Monsoon onset likely in Bihar by mid of June

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With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting a delayed onset of Southwest monsoon over Kerala, weathermen in Patna said Bihar will only witness the arrival of rain-bearing winds by June 13 or 14.

Th Southwest monsoon reaches Kerala every year on June 1. However, this year’s monsoon onset over Kerala is expected to be later than the usual date, with a likely arrival on June 4, with a model error of (+/-)as per the IMD statement.

Rural Industrial Parks empowering women

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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel expressed happiness over the success of Women entrepreneurs.

He made the remark while inspecting the Rural Industrial Park in Kadar village in the Bhatapara assembly constituency.

Baghel inspected various livelihood-oriented activities there.

Women from self-help groups told the Chief Minister that RIPA had given them the confidence to go after different sources of income with ease.

The they earn helped them to become financially strong.

Itara Dhiwar of the Om Sai Ram Self-Help Group, which runs a spice unit, informed the Chief Minister that they have sold chili spice worth Rs 50,000.

Members of the group are also involved in manufacturing vermicompost, which they have sold for Rs. 1.20 lakh. There are 11 members in the group.

Pooja Sahu from the Maa Saraswati Self-Help Group, overseeing the incense sticks unit, has sold products worth Rs 80,000, with a production cost of around Rs 10,000.

Sangeeta Banjare of the Satnam Mahila Self-Help Group has sold 50,000 bundles of dona pattal. The manufacturing expenditure was Rs 20,000 and the profit Rs 30,000.

5 pc reservation for govt school students in medical education

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The has amended the Madhya Pradesh Medical Education Admission Rules-2018. According to the amendment, 5 percent seats have been reserved for government school students out of the total seats sanctioned for MBBS and BDS in all government and private colleges. 30 percent reservation has been fixed for Women candidates in all courses in all colleges, 5 percent for Divyang candidates in all courses in all colleges and 3 percent each of total seats for MBBS and BDS for freedom fighters and Army candidates only in government colleges.

According to the amendment, while clarifying the category, it has been told that it includes women, freedom fighters, soldiers, Divyang, non-resident Indian category and government school students. Similarly, according to the added sub-rule, government school means the government schools run by the Madhya Pradesh government. Among the students of government schools, such students have been included who have passed the examination after studying regularly from class 6 to 12th in government school or those who, after studying in private schools from class 1 to 8 on the basis of admission through the Right to Education Act, have passed the examination after studying regularly from class 9th to 12th in government school.

Gujarat govt directs preschools to not admit kids younger than 3 years

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The , on May 15, introduced theGujaratState Pre-Primary Education Policy, 2023, to regulate the unorganized preschool sector. The policy, along the lines of the National Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Policy and the National Education Policy, stipulates that the children in such facilities should be at least three years old as of June 1 of that academic year.

Majority of these schools function from residential premises, have no overarching regulatory framework related to the course, fees charged, and quality of education. There are no definite numbers, too, of such facilities operating. The policy will help address several such issues.

RU to modify, add courses in line with goals set by NEP

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TheUniversity of Rajasthan(RU) is making changes to its academic offerings in line with the transformative goal of the National Education Policy (NEP). In keeping with theNEPs emphasis on multidisciplinary education and Skill development, the university is actively adjusting its courses and syllabus to meet students changing needs and the modern workforces demands.

Recognising the necessity of remaining at the cutting edge of educational innovation, the university is conducting a thorough evaluation of its existing courses, said officials. The universitysBoard of Studiesis working hard to restructure the syllabus so that it aligns with the NEPs objectives.