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Indira Gandhi Peace Prize-2023

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Indira Gandhi Peace Prize-2023

Why in the news?

• The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development for 2023 was presented to classical pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim and Palestinian peace activist Ali Abu Awwad on Tuesday (November 19, 2024).

Important Points:

• The prize was given to Mr. Barenboim for his contribution to foster peace through musical and cultural dialogue initiatives and to Mr. Awwad for his advocacy for dialogue through his organisation Roots, an outfit that he started after spending time in an Israeli jail. 

 About Indira Gandhi Peace Prize:

• The Indira Gandhi Peace Prize, also known as the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development, is an annual award that recognizes individuals and organizations for their work in promoting peace, development, and disarmament. 
• The award was established in 1985 by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust to honor the legacy of Indira Gandhi, who dedicated her life to promoting international peace. 
• The award is given to those who have made exceptional contributions in their fields, and whose work has had a significant impact on the international stage. 
• The award includes a cash prize of 2.5 million Indian rupees and a citation. 
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Guyana and Barbados have announcedtheir top awards on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Guyana and Barbados have announcedtheir top awards on Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Why in the news?

• Guyana and Barbados have announced that they will confer theirtop awards on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

About the awards:

• Guyana will confer its highest national award, 'The Order of Excellence' on PM Modi, while Barbados will honour him with the prestigious'Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados'.
• Dominica had earlier announced its highest National Award,"Dominica Award of Honour."
• The two latest awards take PM Modi’s tally of international honours to 19.

About Guyana:

• It is a country located in thenortheastern corner of South America.
• The capital and chief port of Guyana isGeorgetown.
• Guyana's populace is mainly of colonial origin, although Indians are scattered throughout the forested interior.
• Currency: Guyanese dollar (G$).

Borders:

• It is bordered by theAtlantic Ocean to the north, by Suriname (along the Courantyne River) to the east, by Brazil to the south and southwest, and by Venezuela to the west.
• It shares its maritime borders with Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago.
• It has been a member of theCommonwealth since 1970.

About Barbadas:

• Barbados is an eastern Caribbean island and an independent British Commonwealth nation.
• Bridgetown, the capital, is a cruise-ship portwith colonial buildings and Nidhe Israel, a synagogue founded in 1654. 
• Around the island are beaches, botanical gardens, the Harrison’s Cave formation, and 17th-century plantation houses like St. Nicholas Abbey.
•  Local traditions include afternoon tea and cricket, the national sport.

Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) launched e-khata

Tags: State News

Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) launched e-khata

Why in the news?

• The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) launched e-khata, a digitally-processed khata issuance system for the citizens of the State capital.

What is  e-khata?

• E-khata simply means electronically approved khata.
•  Under this, the property owners have to first download the draft of e-khata from www.bbmpeAasthi.karnataka.gov.in. 
• The draft of e-khata can be searched using the name of the property owner. After downloading the draft, the applicants should submit the required document. 
• The system then electronically gives approval for the property owners to secure final e-khata. So far, more than 6 lakh drafts have been downloaded by the property owners.

Significance:

• Transition to Digital Format: e-Khata replaces the outdated paper-based Khata system, allowing for easier tracking and management of property records for over 21 lakh Khatas under BBMP. The switch to digital significantly simplifies the maintenance of property documentation.
• Enhancing Service Delivery: By digitizing records, the e-Khata system ensures faster, more efficient access to property-related services for residents, improving overall service delivery.
• Fraud Prevention: A major benefit of the e-Khata system is its ability to reduce the risk of fraudulent activities, such as illegal registrations or fake Khatas, by maintaining transparent and secure digital records.
• Eliminating Duplicate Registrations: e-Khata prevents multiple registrations for the same property, protecting the rights of legitimate property owners and reducing the risk of disputes.
• Mitigating Disputes: By providing clear, accessible records of property ownership, e-Khata helps minimize property disputes and fosters a more secure environment for property transactions.

UNICEF’s State of the World’s Children 2024 (SOWC-2024) report

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UNICEF’s State of the World’s Children 2024 (SOWC-2024) report

Why in the news?

• Children’s wellbeing will be ‘under threat’ by 2050, warns UNICEF.

Important points:

• The world is facing an unprecedented crisis with nearly half of all children, about 1 billion ,living in countries that face a high risk of climate and environmental hazards, the UNICEF’s State of the World’s Children 2024 (SOWC-2024) report, said. 
• Today’s children are confronting amore unpredictable, hazardous environment than any previous generation.
• The report examines the impact of three long-term global forces, demographic shifts, climate and environmental crises, and frontier technologies, which it says will have a profound effect on children’s livesbetween now and 2050.
• The report says there is a bleak future for youth due to demographic shifts, climate change, and technological transformation by 2050
• Children are experiencing a myriad of crises, from climate shocks to online dangers, and these are set to intensify in the years to come.

About  UNICEF:

• The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund(UNICEF), is an organization that works to protect the rights of children and young people.
• UNICEF headquarters arein New York.
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Global University Employability Ranking 2025

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Global University Employability Ranking 2025

Why in the news?

• The Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Delhi is among the top 250 universities in the world for graduate employability, according to the Global University Employability Ranking 2025, compiled by HR consultancy Emerging and published exclusively by Times Higher Education.

Important points:

• The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), United States leads the list securing the top spot in producing employable graduates followed by California Institute of Technology and Stanford University in the second and third spots.
• IIT Delhi ranks 28th, the only university from India in the global top 50.
•  Indian Institute of Science (47), IIT Bombay (60), IIT Kharagpur (141), IIM Ahmedabad (160), IIT Madras (214), DU (219), Amity University (225), Anna University (237) and  Bangalore University (249) are also in the list of best universities for graduate jobs. 
• This global rankingspans 250 universities from 42 countries, with employers worldwide casting their votes for institutions both in their home countries and abroad. 
• With the backing of global recruiters, this ranking highlights institutions that excel in equipping graduates with the skills and professional experience that top companies seek.
• Countries like France, Germany, and China stand out for their strong representation in the top tiers of the ranking, with universities from these nations consistently ranking highly in terms of graduate employability. 
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