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Daily Current Affairs 15 December 2021
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Saryu Nahar National Project in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh. The Saryu Canal National Project will provide assured water for irrigation to over 14 lakh hectares of land and benefit about 29 lakh farmers, mainly in eastern Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Union Minister for Jal Shakti Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya were among those present at the project inauguration programme.
About the project:
- The project has been completed at a cost of over ₹9,800 crore, out of which more than ₹4,600 crore was provisioned in the last 4 years.
- The project will cater to the problem of water shortage mainly in eastern UP/ Purvanchal with assured water for irrigation.
- The Saryu canal project also involves the interlinking of five rivers — Ghaghara, Saryu, Rapti, Banganga and Rohini — to ensure optimum usage of water resources of the region.
The Geographical Indications Registry (GIR) under the Central ministry of commerce has accepted the plea to rename Bihar Makhana as Mithila Makhana and also suggested further amendments in the brand logo to better reflect its origins apart from identifying and protecting the product’s Geographical Indications (GI) rights.
The Sabour based Bihar Agriculture University (BAU) initiated an application on behalf of the Mithilanchal Makhana Utpadak Sangh (MMUS) to name their produce as Mithila Makhana for the welfare of fox nut growers in the Mithila region.
Some GI tags of Bihar:
- Madhubani Paintings
- Katarni Rice
- Magahi Paan
- Silao Khaja
- Shahi Litchi
- Bhagalpuri Zardalu
Maharashtra has topped the list of states with the maximum number of beneficiaries under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana (ABRY), followed by Tamil Nadu and Gujarat.
As on December 4, 2021, as many as 6,49,560 beneficiaries were recorded in Maharashtra, followed by Tamil Nadu (5,35,615), Gujarat (4,44,741) and Karnataka (3,07,164), Minister of State for Labour & Employment Rameswar Teli said in written reply to Lok Sabha. In Maharashtra, the beneficiaries have been provided with a total of Rs 409.72 crore under the scheme to new employees of 17,524 establishments.
What is Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana?
The government had launched ABRY to incentivize employment generation in Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) registered establishments during COVID-19 for a period from October 1, 2020, to March 31, 2022. This scheme, being implemented through the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), reduces the financial burden of the employers of various sectors/industries and encourages them to hire more workers.
In Madhya Pradesh, The first drone fair was organized in the country Gwalior. Gwalior drone fair was jointly organized by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, Government of Madhya Pradesh, and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) at Madhav Institute of Technology & Science (MITS), Gwalior.
Addressing the youths and farmers present at the “Drone Mela” in Gwalior, MP Chief Minister said that Madhya Pradesh will be made a leading state by using drone technology. Mr. Scindia said that five Drone Schools will be opened in Gwalior, Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, and Satna in Madhya Pradesh.
Important takeaways for all competitive exams:
- Madhya Pradesh Capital: Bhopal;
- Madhya Pradesh Governor: Mangubhai C. Patel;
- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister: Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
US President Joe Biden elevated Indian American Gautam Raghavan to a new position making him head of the White House Office of Presidential Personnel. White House Presidential Personnel Office (PPO), also written as Office of Presidential Personnel, is the White House office tasked with vetting new appointees. The PPO is one of the offices most responsible for assessing candidates to work at or for the White House.
A first-generation immigrant, Raghavan was born in India, raised in Seattle, and graduated from Stanford University. He is the editor of “West Wingers: Stories from the Dream Chasers, Change Makers, and Hope Creators Inside the Obama White House.
Anne Rice, the gothic novelist widely known for her bestselling novel “Interview With the Vampire,” died at the age of 80.
American gothic-fiction writer Anne Rice, best known for The Vampire Chronicles novel series, passed away. Anne Rice’s debut novel, published in 1976, Interview with the Vampire revolves around a vampire named Louis de Pointe du Lac, who narrates the story of his life to a reporter. Her other works: Pandora, Violin, Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt, The Witching Hour etc.
Recently, Mridula Ramesh has launched a new book titled “Watershed: How We Destroyed India’s Water and How We Can Save It”. Mridula is the founder of Ramesh Sundaram Climate Institute, which works on water and waste solutions and is an angel investor in cleantech start-ups. Mriduala Ramesh is the author of “The Climate Solution” and she writes regularly on climate issues.
She is also a member of the board of trustees of World Wildlife Fund (WWF), India, and chairperson of the board of governors at the National Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh (AP).
Uttar Pradesh has topped the Total Registered EVs in India. Winter Session of the Parliament, Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, informed the Rajya Sabha on the state of Electric Vehicles (EV) in India.
As per the info, India features 870,141 registered EVs, with Uttar Pradesh (UP) holding the highest mark with 255,700 registered EVs. UP is followed by Delhi (125,347), Karnataka (72,544), Bihar (58,014) and Maharashtra (52,506) in successive positions.
The Central Government of India has lowered the products & Service Tax (GST) on Electric Vehicles & related products. GST on EVs is now 5% and previously 12%). GST on EV Chargers & Charging Stations is 5% and previously 18%)
Static/Current Takeaways Important For All Exam 2021:
Uttar Pradesh Capital: Lucknow;
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister: Yogi Adityanath;
Uttar Pradesh Governor: Anandiben Patel.
Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated Swarnim Vijay Parv, an event commemorating the valour & professionalism of the Armed Forces and their contribution to the liberation of Bangladesh in the Indo-Pak 1971 war, at India Gate Lawns in New Delhi on December 12, 2021. Swarnim Vijay Parv is an event commemorating the valour & professionalism of the Armed Forces and their contribution to the liberation of Bangladesh in the Indo-Pak 1971 war, at India Gate Lawns in New Delhi on December 12, 2021.
The event marks the culmination of year-long celebrations of 50 years of India’s victory in 1971. The event will be opened to the public after the inauguration. Many dignitaries, including those from Bangladesh, will be present.
The United Arab Emirates has announced to change its existing five-day workweek to a four-and-a-half day starting 1 January, becoming the world’s first country to make the employee-friendly transition as part of its efforts to improve productivity and work-life balance.
This plan is in contrast to the global five days working week, with Mondays to Thursdays, the new working period will be from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, and on Fridays, it’s from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm. Saturdays and Sundays are full-day holidays under the new rule.
The government’s move is expected to make it come closer to the timings of the US, the UK, and Europe, boosting commerce. The Emirati govt of Dubai and Abu Dhabi have already announced the four-and-a-half day workweek.
Static/Current Takeaways Important For All Exam 2021:
UAE Capital: Abu Dhabi;
UAE Currency: United Arab Emirates dirham;
UAE President: Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
India has been re-elected to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council after elections were held at its Assembly in London for the 2022-23 biennium. The Assembly of the International Maritime Organization has elected the Members of its Council for the 2022-2023 biennium.
The Council is the executive organ of IMO and is responsible, under the Assembly, for supervising the work of the Organization.
Static/Current Takeaways Important For All Exam 2021:
International Maritime Organisation Headquarters: London, United Kingdom;
International Maritime Organisation Founder: United Nations;
International Maritime Organisation Founded: 17 March 1948.
Union Minister Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar launched a National Helpline Against Atrocities in New Delhi on SCs, STs. The objective of the helpline, reportedly, is to build awareness about the provisions of the Act that are aimed at ending discrimination and providing protection to all. The Helpline will be available 24-7 on toll-free number – 14566.
The service will be available in Hindi, English and the regional languages of the states and Union territories. The mobile application of the NHAA will also be available. The objective of this helpline is to spread awareness about the provision of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
All registered complaints will be investigated and all charge sheets filed are prosecuted in the Courts for decision within the given timelines in the Act. A docket number will be given for each complaint received from Victim/Complainant/NGOs regarding non-compliance with The Protection of Civil Rights (PCR) Act, 1955 and the Prevention of Atrocities (POA) Act, 1989.
Police Commissioner of Delhi, Rakesh Asthana has launched an e-learning platform ‘Unnati’, the e-learning platform, Unnati, was launched at the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) Auditorium under Delhi Police’s flagship scheme YUVA. The Unnati portal will help students learn from anywhere using a laptop, desktop, tablet, or mobile phone.
About the Unnati:
Unnati is an e-learning and certification initiative by the Delhi Police-South West District to help educate youths and impart skill training to school dropouts from the weaker sections of society.
The courses offered under ‘Unnati’ include digital literacy courses comprising basic computer courses and typing training, preparatory courses for competitive exams, and sports courses, among others. The e-learning platform, ‘Unnati’, was launched under the Delhi Police’s flagship scheme ‘YUVA’. YUVA aims to help the youth, primarily those from the weaker sections of society, and school dropouts get educated and acquire skills to ensure their dreams of a secure future.
In the first, Dubai has become the very first government in the world to turn 100% paperless. The Crown Prince of Emirates, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum shared the news while also pointing at the savings of 1.3 million Dirham (USD 350 Million) and 14-million-man-hours. The digitization will provide all the govt. services to customers & reduce paper consumption by more than 336 million papers. All the exceptional digital services can be accessed by the Citizens through the “Dubai Now application’’.
Important takeaways for all competitive exams:
- UAE Capital: Abu Dhabi;
- UAE Currency: United Arab Emirates dirham;
- UAE President: Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
