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National Safety Day 2023 Observed on 04th March
National Safety Day 2023: National Safety Day is observed annually on March 4 with the goal of promoting a safe working environment and ensuring people’s safety in all aspects. National Safety Day 2023 is observed to raise awareness about safety measures and protocols in order to prevent any type of untoward incident. The campaign is comprehensive, general and flexible with an appeal to the participating organisations to develop specific activities as per their safety requirements. This year will mark the onset of the 52nd National Safety Day.
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National Safety Day 2023: Theme
‘Our Aim – Zero Harm’ is the theme for National Safety Day in 2023. Every year, the National Safety Council of India (NSC) publishes the theme of National Safety Day and urges organizations to lead the safety campaign to educate people about industrial safety.
National Safety Day: Significance
The occasion provides an opportunity to highlight the importance of safety precautions and measures in preventing mishaps. It aims to broaden the reach of the Safe, Health, and Environment (SHE) movement. Other objectives of the day include bringing together stakeholders from different industrial sectors and encouraging them participate in the SHE movement. It also aims to promote SHE activities and remind employees, employers, and everyone else involved that adequate steps must be taken to achieve a safer workplace.
National Safety Day: Objectives
- to take Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) movement to different parts of the country.
- to achieve participation of major players in different industrial sectors at different levels.
- to encourage employers to use a participative approach by involving their employees in SHE activities.
- to promote development of need-based activities, self-compliance with statutory requirements and professional SHE management systems at work places.
- to bring into the fold of voluntary SHE movement sectors, which have not so far been statutorily covered.
- to remind employers, employees, and others concerned about their role in making workplaces safer.
National Safety Day: History
The first Conference on Industrial Safety was held in 1965 by the Government of India’s Ministry of Labour and Employment. It was held in collaboration with employers’ organisations, state governments, and other trade unions and institutions from December 11 to December 13. In the conference, the various bodies realized the need for setting up National and State Safety Councils.
The proposal for a National Safety Council (NSC) was accepted by the 24th session of the Standing Labour Committee in February 1966. The NSC was formed on March 4, that year, by the Ministry of Labour, and was first registered as a society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, and then as a public trust under the Bombay Public Trust Act, 1950.
The National Safety Day was first marked in 1971 to commemorate the founding of the National Safety Council and raise safety awareness.
National Security Day 2023 observed on 04th March
National Security Day 2023: Every year on March 4, India observes National Security Day. It is also known as Rashtriya Suraksha Diwas, and it is a holiday dedicated to the Indian Security Forces. The purpose of National Security Day is to thank our nation’s security forces, which include police, paramilitary units, guards, commandos, army officers, and other units involved in ensuring our citizens’ safety and security. They spread awareness about numerous tragedies and issues that Indian leaders and individuals need to be informed about. They hope to educate people about many topics during the week-long event and try to improve the lives of their inhabitants.
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National Security Day 2023: Theme
The theme for this year has been announced as ‘Nurture young minds – Develop safety culture’ by the National Safety Council of India. To commemorate the week-long celebration, the NSC announces a new theme for the year.
Objectives of National Security Day
- Prioritise safety and health in work and general lifestyle
- Spread the SHE movement
- Inspire many to promote safety in the workplace
- Gain involvement of major players of various industrial sectors
- Ensure a higher rate of employees’ participation
National Security Day: History
The idea of National Security Day or National Safety Day was launched in 1972 and is organised every year. The NSC or the National Safety Council takes responsibility for managing the event every year. The Safety Council was founded by the Ministry of Labour on March 4, 1966, to develop sustainable Safety, Health and Environment movement.
Mumbai Ranks at 37th Place Globally in Price Growth in Luxury Housing
Mumbai Ranks at 37th Place Globally in Price Growth in Luxury Housing: Mumbai rose to 37th place from 92nd place in a global list of movement in luxury home prices during the 2022 calendar year, with a 6.4 percent increase. Property consultant Knight Frank virtually released ‘The Wealth Report 2023’ in which Mumbai has ranked 37th.
Knight Frank Report states that the value of the Prime International Residential Index (PIRI 100) which tracks the movement in luxury house prices across the world increased by 5.2 percent YoY (year-on-year) in 2022.
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Mumbai Ranks at 37th Place Globally in Price Growth in Luxury Housing- Key Points
- The report analyses prime property price performance in 100 cities, as well as sun and ski destinations around the world. Out of 100, 85 locations recorded positive or flat price growth in 2022.
- Mumbai’s prime property market has seen a 6.4 percent price increase globally, propelling the city to 37th position on the PIRI 100 in 2022, up from 92nd in 2021.
- Prime properties in Mumbai are expected to witness an appreciation of 3 percent in 2023.
- In Bengaluru, prime property prices rose 3 percent, helping the city improve its rank to 63rd in 2022 from 91st in 2021.
- The prime property market in Delhi increased by 1.2 percent, moving it up to 77th from 93rd in 2021.
- As per the report, the prime residential prices in Dubai rose 44.2 percent in 2022, maintaining its position at the top of Knight Frank’s PIRI 100 and cementing its status as a global hub for ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs), assisted by numerous visa incentives.
- Aspen ranks 2nd with 27.6 percent growth in prices, followed by Riyadh (25 percent), Tokyo (22.8 percent), Miami (21.6 percent), Prague (16.3 percent), Algarve (15.3 percent), Bahamas (15 percent), Athens 13 percent and Porto (12.7 percent).
- Monaco continues to remain the most expensive city in the world, with USD 1 million buying you 17 square metres of space, followed by Hong Kong (21 square metres) and New York (33 square metres) in 2022.
- Mumbai ranked second amongst APAC markets, after Tokyo, with a 6.4 percent YoY rise in values even as other regional markets saw declining values.
IAF Participated in Exercise Shinyuu Maitri with Japan Air Self Defense Force
IAF Participated in Exercise Shinyuu Maitri with Japan Air Self Defense Force: The Indian Air Force (IAF) took part in the Exercise Shinyuu Maitri alongside the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF). The Exercise Shinyuu Maitri is being organized on the sidelines of the Indo-Japan Joint Army Exercise, Dharma Guardian, which was conducted from 13 February 2023 to 02 March 2023 at Komatsu, Japan.
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IAF Participated in Exercise Shinyuu Maitri with Japan Air Self-Defense Force – Key Points
- One C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from the Indian Air Force is participating in Exercise Shinyuu Maitri 23.
- The exercise was held on the 1st and 2nd of March 2023. The first phase of the exercise includes discussions about transport operations and tactical manoeuvring, followed by flying drills with IAF C-17 and JASDF C-2 transport aircraft.
- The exercise provided an opportunity for the respective subject matter experts to interact and study each other’s operational philosophies and best practices.
- The exercise also enhanced mutual understanding and interoperability between the IAF and the JASDF.
- Exercise Shinyuu Maitri 23 is another step in the two countries’ expanding defence cooperation, as well as the IAF’s ability to operate in a variety of environments around the world.
- The exercise is being conducted at a time when the IAF’s heavy lift transport aircraft fleet is also taking part in Exercise Desert Flag VIII in UAE and Exercise Cobra Warrior in the UK.
President Murmu inaugurates 7th International Dharma Dhamma Conference
President Murmu inaugurates 7th International Dharma Dhamma Conference: The 7th International Dharma Dhamma Conference 2023 was inaugurated in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, by President Droupadi Murmu. The three-day conference will feature representatives from over 15 countries.
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Theme of The 7th International Dharma Dhamma Conference:
The theme of the 7th edition of the conference is “Eastern Humanism for the New Era,” and it is being planned in collaboration with Sanchi University of Buddhist-Indic Studies, whose vice chancellor Dr Neerja Gupta will also be present.
India Foundation: Organiser of The 7th International Dharma Dhamma Conference:
The India Foundation, which has organised this conference, defines the Dharma Dhamma traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism as an approach to environment, holistic healthcare, human-centric development and human dignity.
The India Foundation is a non-profit think tank based in New Delhi that focuses on issues, challenges, and opportunities in Indian politics.
Aim of The 7th International Dharma Dhamma Conference:
The conference aims to bring together religious, political and thought leaders from Dharma Dhamma traditions to ponder over building a philosophical framework for the emerging new world order.
Participants of The 7th International Dharma Dhamma Conference:
Representatives from Bali, Indonesia, Thailand, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and the Royal Government of Bhutan are among the international delegates and speakers invited to the 7th Dharma Dhamma Conference in Madhya Pradesh.
About The first International Dharma-Dhamma Conference:
The first International Dharma-Dhamma Conference was organized on September 22-23, 2012, at Sanchi University (Madhya Pradesh). At the same time, the 6th International Dharma-Dhamma Conference was organized on November 7-9, 2021, at Nalanda University located in Rajgir, Nalanda district of Bihar.
Tata Steel Mining signs MoU with GAIL to get clean fuel
Tata Steel Mining signs MoU with GAIL to get clean fuel: In order to reduce carbon footprint in its operations, Tata Steel Mining Limited has signed an agreement with GAIL (India) Limited to supply natural gas to its ferro alloys plant in Athgarh, Cuttack district, Odisha. According to the MoU, GAIL will supply the agreed quantity of natural gas through its pipeline from Gujarat to Athgarh.
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Significance of The MoU Between Tata Steel Mining with GAIL:
According to the project, it will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 968 tonnes. Furnace oil emits more carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides and sulphur oxides than natural gas does. Natural gas emits 27% less carbon dioxide and has lower levels of other pollutants.
Tata Steel Mining Aims to protect environment:
Signing the MoU, Tata Steel Mining MD Pankaj Satija said, “As a responsible mining company, we are committed to protect the environment by using cleaner fuels and signing of the MoU with GAIL (India) Limited will further help us in this direction.”.
World Obesity Day 2023 Observed globally on 04th March
World Obesity Day 2023: Every year on March 4, World Obesity Day is observed to promote practical solutions and assist people in achieving and maintaining a healthy weight while receiving proper treatment. Obesity is a global problem that affects everyone. Around the world, approximately 800 million people are living with the disease while millions are at risk to get affected. World Obesity Day highlights one of the world’s most serious health crises, which affects approximately 1 billion people today. That number is expected to climb to 1.9 billion people, by 2035. Obesity in children is expected to jump by 100 per cent between 2020 and 2035. One in every four people may be obese by 2035.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) is fighting global obesity on multiple fronts, including global trend monitoring. Food and lifestyle are two things that lead to obesity. During our fast-paced lifestyle, it is important to keep a track on what we eat.
World Obesity Day 2023: Theme
World Obesity Day returns on 4 March 2023 with the theme: ‘Changing Perspectives: Let’s Talk About Obesity’.
World Obesity Day 2023: Significance
The World Obesity Day campaign aims to encourage and support practical actions that enable obese patients, in particular, and people in general, to develop and maintain healthy body weight, thereby reversing the global obesity crisis.
World Obesity Day: History
World Obesity Day was established in 2015 as an annual campaign with the goal of stimulating and supporting practical actions that will help people achieve and maintain a healthy weight and reverse the global obesity crisis.
Former diplomat, Padma Bhushan awardee Chandrashekhar Dasgupta passes away
Padma Bhushan awardee Chandrashekhar Dasgupta passes away: Former Indian diplomat and Padma Bhushan Awardee (2008) Chandrashekhar Dasgupta died at the age of 82. He was born in Kolkata, West Bengal, on May 2, 1940. Chandrashekhar Dasgupta was awarded the 3rd-highest civilian honour, the Padma Bhushan, for Civil Service (Delhi) in 2008.
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About Chandrashekhar Dasgupta:
- In 1962, Chandrashekhar Dasgupta joined the Indian Foreign Service (IFS). He was Tanzania’s high commissioner from 1984 to 1986, after serving as Singapore’s high commissioner from 1981 to 1984.
- Also, he served as vice-chair of the preparatory committees of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), popularly known as the Earth Summit, held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992.
- He was appointed to the Prime Minister’s Council on Climate Change in 2014.
- He served as the Indian ambassador to China from 1993 to 1996. Later, he was the Indian Ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg and the European Union (EU) between 1996 and 2000, and served as the chairperson of the China Task Force.
- Also, he wrote a book titled “War and Diplomacy in Kashmir, 1947-48” which discusses the onset of the Kashmir war and the Indo-Pakistan War of 1948. The “India and Bangladesh Liberation War” is another work by Chandrashekhar Dasgupta.
Short Stories collection “The Book of Bihari Literature” by Abhay K
Short Stories collection “The Book of Bihari Literature” by Abhay K: During the Grand Trunk Road Initiatives 3.0 (GTRi 3.0) in Patna, Bihar, Minister of Industry Samir Kumar Mahaseth released a book titled “The Book of Bihari Literature,” edited by Abhay Kumar, an Indian poet-diplomat. The book, published by HarperCollins, is a collection of short stories and poems written over a period of 2600 years, translated into English from various languages such as Angika, Bajjika, Bhojpuri, Magahi, Maithili, Hindi, Urdu, Pali, Sanskrit, and Farsi. Samir Kumar Mahaseth insisted that the book is an important contribution to promoting Bihar’s rich literature throughout India and around the world.
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Essence of the book
The Book of Bihari Literature is a vibrant collection of writings-poems, essays, stories-that have flowed from the pens of the great poets, thinkers and writers across millennia, who were born or lived in what is modern-day Bihar. This book makes accessible to English-speaking readers the bounty of Bihari literature, and brings to the fore works in neglected languages by ancient philosophers and celebrated contemporary authors alike.
IRCTC, HDFC Bank launch co-branded travel credit card
IRCTC, HDFC Bank launch co-branded travel credit card: Indian Railway-backed catering services provider, IRCTC tied up with the largest private sector lender HDFC Bank on Wednesday to launch one of India’s most rewarding co-branded travel credit cards. The co-branded card will be called “IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card” and will be in a single variant exclusively available on NPCI’s Rupay network.
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In a statement, it said, the card combines the strength of two leading Indian brands to deliver superior value and an enhanced customer experience to travellers.
IRCTC HDFC Bank credit card will leverage HDFC Bank’s expertise as the market leader in card issuance in the country, offering its best-in-class rewards programme, and IRCTC’s unmatched services on train travel.
Parag Rao, Group Head – Payments, Consumer Finance, Digital Banking and IT, at HDFC Bank said, “HDFC Bank is committed to providing best-in-class banking services to the nation. The IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card will enable us to offer our card to millions of Indians across the country.”
It is a co-branded card, in a single variant, and is available on NPCI’s Rupay network.This is the third tie-up of IRCTC after the State Bank of India and Bank of Baroda.The card will provide exclusive benefits and maximum savings on bookings of train tickets.
Chairman & MD, IRCTC: Rajni Hasija
Karnataka Bank appoints Abhishek Sankar Bagchi as new CFO
Karnataka Bank appoints Abhishek Sankar Bagchi as new CFO : Karnataka Bank appointed Abhishek Sankar Bagchi as the bank’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO ) with effect from 2 March 2023.
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The appointment comes after Muralidhar Krishna Rao, the bank’s CFO, resigned on March 1 after his term expired. He has over 18 years of work experience in RBI reporting, strategic planning, fund management, financial reporting, financial planning & control, taxation, and budgeting. Bagchi is a Chartered Accountant with a Global Diploma in International Financial Reporting (IFRS) and has worked in financial reporting, financial planning and control, taxation, RBI reporting, strategic planning, fund management, and budgeting for over 18 years. He has been in the banking and NBFC industries since May 2006. He was CFO and Head of Finance at NSDL Payments Bank since September 2017.
