1. Asia’s biggest international food and hospitality fair - AAHAR 2022
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Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in association with India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) is organising Asia's largest International Food and Hospitality Fair AAHAR-2022 between 26 to 30 April 2022 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
More than 80 exporters from different segments of agricultural products including Geographical Indication products, processed food, organic and frozen food products will participate in the fair.
This is the 36th edition
APEDA has set up stalls for exporters, women entrepreneurs, farmer producer organisations, start-ups and exporters of millets from North Eastern Region and Himalayan states like Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.
About AAHAR
It is a flagship event organised by India's premier trade promotion organisation, India Trade Promotion Organisation.
This is the 36th edition.
It is Asia's most renowned brand in food and hospitality.
The show is now a well-known destination for global vendors as well as sourcing professionals.
AAHAR is divided into 3 Major Categories-
Food Sector
F&B Equipment Sector (Preparation /Processing / Packaging)
Hospitality & Décor Sector.
2. Unnat Bharat Abhiyan 2.0 completes four years
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Unnat Bharat Abhiyan 2.0 completes four years today.
Unnat Bharat Abhiyan 2.0 was launched with the aim of bringing about a transformational change in rural development processes.
About Unnat Bharat Abhiyan 2.0
The government launched Unnat Bharat Abhiyan 2.0 in 2018, an improved version of Unnat Bharat Abhiyan 1.0.
It is a flagship program of the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD).
IIT, Delhi is the National Coordinating Institute for Unnat Bharat Abhiyan 2.0.
Unnat Bharat Abhiyan
Formal launch in the year 2014 by the Ministry of Education
Aims - To link higher education institutions with a cluster of five villages, so that these institutions can contribute to the economic and social betterment of these rural communities on the basis of their knowledge.
In this, two major domains for the overall development of villages - human development and objective (economic) development.
3. All-India Household Consumer Expenditure Survey
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The All India Household Consumer Expenditure Survey, which is usually conducted every five years by the National Statistical Office (NSO), is set to resume this year after a long gap.
What is the Consumer Expenditure Survey (CES)?
CES is traditionally a five-year survey conducted by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) of the government.
It is designed to collect information about consumer spending patterns of households across the country at the urban and rural levels.
This survey is usually conducted between July and June and this year the survey is expected to be completed by June 2023.
Usefulness of Survey
The data collected in this survey reveals the average expenditure on goods (food and non-food) and services.
It helps in estimating the household monthly per capita consumer expenditure (MPCE) as well as the distribution of households and individuals on the MPCE classes.
It is used to estimate poverty levels in different parts of the country and to review economic indicators such as GDP since 2011-12.
There is no official estimate of India's per capita household expenditure.
It provides separate data sets for rural and urban parts, and different spending patterns for each state and union territory as well as for different socio-economic groups.
This survey was last conducted in 2017-2018.
4. Vice President inaugurates Khelo India University Games
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Vice President Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated the second edition of Khelo India University Games (KIUG) on 24 April 2022 at Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, Karnataka capital.
The event will be hosted by Jain University, Bangalore from 24 April to 3 May 2022.
In this, 3878 players from 189 universities will participate.
Along with Mallakhamb and Yogasan, 18 other sports will also be included in this event.
The official mascot of these games is 'Veera', an elephant.
It is an initiative of the Central Government with an aim to identify young talent at the university level and then help them convert into professional athletes.
The state of Karnataka has ensured an environment-friendly system to make these sports a 'Green Sports' under which 'Zero Waste' and 'Zero Plastic' sports will be there.
Other information
The first edition of Khelo India University Games was held in Odisha in 2020.
In which 3182 players from 158 universities and colleges participated.
Punjab were the champions with a total of 46 medals, of which 17 were gold medals.
5. 'Kisan Bhagidari, Prathmikta Hamari’ campaign
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is organising the 'Kisan Bhagidari, Prathmikta Hamari’ campaign from 25th april, 2022.
This campaign, which will run till 30th of this month, is being organised under the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' in collaboration with various ministries and departments.
Agriculture Research and Education Department will organise Krishi Mela and Regional Exhibition on Natural Farming at each Krishi Vigyan Kendra.
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar will launch a nationwide workshop on crop insurance organised by Common Service Centre (CSC).
A National Atma Nirbhar Bharat Conclave of 75 selected farmers and entrepreneurs will be under the campaign.
6. India has suspended tourist visas issued to Chinese nationals
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According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) India has suspended tourist visas issued to Chinese nationals.
India has been raising with China the problems of about 22,000 Indian students registered in Chinese universities, these students are unable to go there and take classes.
China has not yet allowed these students to come to the country.
In the year 2020, due to the Kovid-19 epidemic, these students had to leave their studies midway and return to India.
In a circular issued on April 20 about India, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said, Tourist visas issued to citizens of China are no longer valid.
Nationals of Bhutan, India, Maldives and Nepal, passengers with a residence permit issued by India, passengers with visa or an e-visa issued by India, passengers with an overseas citizen of India (OCI) card or booklet, passengers with a persons of Indian origin (PIO) card and passengers with a diplomatic passport can enter into india.
Tourist visas with a validity of ten years are no longer valid.
What is Tourist visa
A tourist visa is an official document or stamp authorising a person to enter a foreign country for the purpose of leisure and tourism.
It may also be called “travel visas”, “visitor visas”, or “temporary stay visas”.
This allows the holder to stay in the host country for a short period of time. This can range from several months to several days.
During the stay, holders of tourist visas are not allowed to work or engage in non-tourist activities.
7. Fresh advisory to private satellite TV channels
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The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has advised all private satellite TV channels to refrain from publishing and broadcasting any material that violates the provisions of the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995.
In recent times, several satellite TV channels have presented incidents and their coverage in a manner that is unauthentic, misleading, sensational.
In addition, several media reports were found using socially unacceptable language and comments.
Channels reporting on the Ukraine-Russia conflict made exaggerated headlines, journalists made baseless and fabricated claims, and exaggerations were used to provoke viewers.
In the case of Delhi violence also some TV channels broadcast provocative headlines and videos of violence.
This can incite communal hatred between communities and disturb peace and law and order.
According to the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, cable service should not carry any program that criticises friendly countries and threatens to attack religions or communities.
8. Indian diaspora to register as Overseas Voters
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Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra has urged members of the overseas Indian community to register as overseas voters.
He also informed the NRI community that the extension of Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballot System (ETPBS) facility for overseas voters is being considered.
The government is considering the matter after the Election Commission had written to the Law Ministry in 2020 to allow NRIs to vote through postal ballots.
A delegation led by Chandra visited South Africa and Mauritius.
During the visit, talks were held with the Election Commission of South Africa and Mauritius as well as with the NRI community in both the countries.
South Africa has made great strides in democracy and will host the next general assembly of the Association of World Election Bodies (AWEB) in October 2022.
India has a very intense and active engagement with AWEB.
Both India and South Africa are founding members of this organisation.
Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballot System (ETPBS)
It enables voters to cast their vote on a postal ballot received electronically from their preferred location.
Voters can avail this service from anywhere outside their designated constituency.
It was developed to facilitate service voters
ETPBS is developed and managed by Election Commission of India.
9. UK to issue Open General Export Licence (OGEL) to India
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In a statement, the British High Commission said the UK will issue an Open General Export Licence (OGEL) to India to cut the delivery period for defence purchases.
The British Prime Minister arrived in India on a two-day visit in the backdrop of the Russo-Ukraine War.
The UK is creating an Open General Export Licence (OGEL) for India to reduce bureaucracy and reduce delivery times for defence procurement.
It will partner with India in the maritime domain along with new fighter jet technology to detect and respond to threats.
What is Open General Export Licence (OGEL)?
It is a type of licence that is used for the export licence that is issued by the government for domestic suppliers.
The goods exported to India are classified into three types.
They are prohibited items, restricted items and freely importable items.
These classifications are made on the basis of the nature and use of the products.
OEGL's application process and grant will be looked after by the Department of Defence Production.
The primary objective of OEGL is to boost India's defence exports.
Belgium, France, Germany, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Poland and Mexico are allowed under the OGELs.
10. Suman Bery appointed NITI Aayog vice-chairman
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After the resignation of Rajiv Kumar, the Government of India appointed Suman K Berry as the vice- Chairman of NITI Aayog.
Bery will take charge from May 1, 2022.
Kumar will be relieved on 30 March 2022.
Noted economist Kumar took over as the Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog in August 2017.
Berry previously served as the Director General (Chief Executive) of the National Council of Applied Economic Research, New Delhi.
He has also been a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, the Statistical Commission and the Technical Advisory Committee of the Reserve Bank of India on Monetary Policy.
Berry has also served as Director General of the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) from 2001 to 2011.
about NITI Aayog
It is the premier policy think tank of the Government of India, it provides directional and policy inputs.
It designs strategic and long-term policies.
It also provides relevant technical advice to the Centre, States, and Union Territories.
The Governing Council of NITI Aayog is chaired by the Prime Minister and includes the Chief Ministers of all the States and Union Territories and the Lieutenant Governors of other Union Territories.
It was constituted on January 1, 2015.
NITI stands for National Institution for Transforming India.
The Government of India constituted the NITI Aayog to replace the Planning Commission, which was set up in 1950.
This step was taken to better meet the needs and aspirations of the people.
