1. 75/25 Initiative and Empowered Portal
Tags: National National News
The Union Health Ministry announced the "75/25" initiative to provide standard care to 75 million people with hypertension and diabetes by 2025 through Primary Health Centers (PHCs).
An Overview of the News
75/25 Initiative:
40,000 primary health care medical officers will be trained on standard treatment workflow for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) through the SASHAKT portal.
India has the largest coverage of NCDs globally, aiming to reach 75 million people with hypertension under standard care in primary healthcare by 2025.
The initiative was launched during the G20 co-branded event "Accelerating Prevention and Management of Hypertension and Diabetes".
The scheme aims at the largest coverage of NCDs in primary healthcare across the world with a community-based approach.
SASHAKT Portal:
The National Health Systems and Resources Center (NHSRC) has developed a web portal named SASHAKT (Systematic Assessment of Health care providers Knowledge and Training).
The portal supports states in implementing and monitoring training for health workers.
The specific objectives of training monitoring software are as follows:
Planning: To assist states in planning training for health workers.
Quality Monitoring: Monitoring the quality of the training being conducted.
Real-time Status: To determine the real-time status of training of health workers.
Documentation and Reporting: Facilitates timely documentation and reporting on the status of training.
2. 75/25 Initiative and Empowered Portal
Tags: National National News
The Union Health Ministry announced the "75/25" initiative to provide standard care to 75 million people with hypertension and diabetes by 2025 through Primary Health Centers (PHCs).
An Overview of the News
75/25 Initiative:
40,000 primary health care medical officers will be trained on standard treatment workflow for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) through the SASHAKT portal.
India has the largest coverage of NCDs globally, aiming to reach 75 million people with hypertension under standard care in primary healthcare by 2025.
The initiative was launched during the G20 co-branded event "Accelerating Prevention and Management of Hypertension and Diabetes".
The scheme aims at the largest coverage of NCDs in primary healthcare across the world with a community-based approach.
SASHAKT Portal:
The National Health Systems and Resources Center (NHSRC) has developed a web portal named SASHAKT (Systematic Assessment of Health care providers Knowledge and Training).
The portal supports states in implementing and monitoring training for health workers.
The specific objectives of training monitoring software are as follows:
Planning: To assist states in planning training for health workers.
Quality Monitoring: Monitoring the quality of the training being conducted.
Real-time Status: To determine the real-time status of training of health workers.
Documentation and Reporting: Facilitates timely documentation and reporting on the status of training.
3. IGNCA organises Rabindra Jayanti in New Delhi
Tags: National National News
Rabindra Jayantiwas organised in New Delhi on 12 May by the Indira Gandhi National Center for the Arts (IGNCA).
An Overview of the News
The event was organised in collaboration with Sri Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University and Sanchara Foundation.
The 'Vigyan Vaibhav' portaldeveloped by IGNCA was launched during the event.
This portal is dedicated to seventy five Indian scientists.
Minister of State for Culture and External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi inaugurated the portal.
The event included special cultural performances such as Rabindra Sangeet and a cultural presentation.
IGNCA:
It is a major government-funded arts organisation in New Delhi, India.
It is an autonomous institute under the Union Ministry of Culture.
It was launched on 19 November 1985 by Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
Indira Gandhi National Center for the Arts was formed and registered on 24 March 1987 in New Delhi.
4. IGNCA organises Rabindra Jayanti in New Delhi
Tags: National National News
Rabindra Jayantiwas organised in New Delhi on 12 May by the Indira Gandhi National Center for the Arts (IGNCA).
An Overview of the News
The event was organised in collaboration with Sri Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University and Sanchara Foundation.
The 'Vigyan Vaibhav' portaldeveloped by IGNCA was launched during the event.
This portal is dedicated to seventy five Indian scientists.
Minister of State for Culture and External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi inaugurated the portal.
The event included special cultural performances such as Rabindra Sangeet and a cultural presentation.
IGNCA:
It is a major government-funded arts organisation in New Delhi, India.
It is an autonomous institute under the Union Ministry of Culture.
It was launched on 19 November 1985 by Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
Indira Gandhi National Center for the Arts was formed and registered on 24 March 1987 in New Delhi.
5. Asia Petrochemical Industry Conference 2023
Tags: Summits National News
Union Minister of Health, Chemicals and Fertliser Dr Mansukh Mandaviya presided over the Asia Petrochemical Industry Conference 2023 in New Delhi on 19th May.
An overview of the news
The Chemical and Petrochemicals Manufacturers Association (CPMA) of India hosted the 41st edition.
The theme of the event was “Ushering in a Sustainable Future”.
Over 1200 delegates from seven member nations as well as participants from Europe, China, America, Mid East and other Asian Countries and global partners participated in the conference.
Mansukh Mandaviya said that the Indian chemical manufacturing industry has indeed been one of the emerging global manufacturing hubs for petrochemicals.
India is determined to be a trusted partner in the global supply chain of chemicals and petrochemicals to the world.
Objective of Conference
The main objective of the conference is to spur discussion and co-operation on the issues of the day being faced by the industry related to growth, trade, investment, and sustainability, in Asia-Pacific and also around the world.
About Asia Petrochemical Industry Conference
The conference is hosted on a rotational basis by the seven member countries–Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan and India.
It is a prominent event held annually in Asia that brings together industry professionals, experts, and stakeholders from the petrochemical sector.
The conference aims to facilitate knowledge exchange, foster collaborations, and address challenges and opportunities in the petrochemical industry across the Asian region.
About CPMA
It is the apex forum in the country representing the Indian Chemicals & Petrochemicals Industry.
It was established in 1993.
It offers its members a podium to collectively present their ideas, voice their concerns and offer suggestions on industry issues.
It provides a linkage between the industry, the Government and the society at large.
6. UK announces sanctions on Russian diamonds and metals ahead of the G7 meeting in Japan
Tags: International News
The United Kingdom has announced sanctions on the military-industrial complex and metals as well as Russian diamonds in a new round of sanctions ahead of the G7 meeting in Japan.
An Overview of the News
The ban specifically covers imports of copper, aluminium and nickel of Russian origin.
In addition to trade sanctions, the UK is targeting 86 members of Russia's military-industrial complex and individuals involved in key industries such as energy, metals and shipping.
The UK government aims to crack down on sanctions violations and target those who aid the Kremlin in undermining the effect of existing sanctions.
About G7
It is an intergovernmental political forum.
It consists of seven member states: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
In addition to the seven member states, the European Union is also part of the G7 as a non-enumerated member.
Formation - 25 March 1973
First G6 Summit - 15 November 1975
United Kingdom:
It is an island nation located in northwestern Europe. It consists of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Capital - London
Prime Minister - Rishi Sunak
Emperor - Charles III
7. Defence production crosses Rs 1 lakh crore mark for the first time ever
Tags: Economy/Finance Defence National News
The value of defense production in the financial year (FY) 2022-23 has crossed the Rs one lakh crore mark for the first time.
An overview of the news
The value is currently Rs 1,06,800 crore and may increase further once data is received from the remaining private defense industries.
The present value of defense production in FY 2022-23 is over 12 per cent higher than Rs 95,000 crore in FY 2021-22.
Government's efforts to boost defense production
Simplified defence industrial licensing, relaxation of export controls and grant of No Objection Certificate.
Specific incentives introduced under the foreign trade policy.
Defence Production & Export Promotion Policy 2020.
The government had issued two "positive indigenization lists" which included 209 items that could not be imported.
The government has also announced two dedicated corridors in Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh to act as clusters of defense manufacturing.
The number of defense licenses issued by the government to industries has increased by almost 200 per cent in the last 7-8 years.
These measures have given a boost to the defense industrial manufacturing ecosystem in the country and have generated tremendous employment opportunities.
The vision of the government
To achieve a turnover of $25 billion, including exports of $5 billion in aerospace and defence goods and services by 2025.
8. CCI approves merger of Credit Suisse Group with UBS Group
Tags: Economy/Finance National News
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on 18 May approved the proposed merger of Credit Suisse Group AG with UBS Group AG.
About UBS Group AG (UBS)
UBS Group AG (UBS) is a multinational investment bank and financial services company
It is a Switzerland based company and is active globally.
UBS's businesses include wealth management, asset management, investment banking services, and retail and corporate banking.
In India, UBS's business is primarily focused on brokerage services.
About Credit Suisse Group AG (Credit Suisse)
Credit Suisse Group AG (Credit Suisse) is a multinational investment bank and financial services company established in Switzerland.
Credit Suisse is active globally and its businesses include wealth management, asset management, investment banking services, and retail and corporate banking.
In India, Credit Suisse's businesses include wealth management and investment banking services.
Competition Commission of India (CCI)
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is the chief national competition regulator in India.
It was set up under the Competition Act, 2002
It comes under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
It promotes healthy market competition and prevents activities that have an adverse effect on competition in India.
CCI also approves combinations under the act so that two merging entities do not overtake the market.
Headquarter - New Delhi
Current Chairman - Ashok Kumar Gupta
9. First Inter-Ministerial Committee Meeting held on World Food India 2023
Tags: Summits National News
Secretary, Food Processing Industries (FPI) Anita Praveen, chaired the First Inter- Ministerial Committee Meeting with senior representatives from Ministries/Departments/Boards on 16th May 2023 in New Delhi.
An overview of the news
The agenda of the committee meeting was to apprise the officials about the preparations made so far for World Food India 2023 and to discuss the participation of concerned Ministries/Departments/Organizations in the event.
This was in continuation of the series of interactions held to apprise them of the Ministry's action plan for the upcoming World Food India 2023 and discuss possible areas of collaboration.
The meeting was attended by senior officials from key Ministries and Departments of the Central Government.
In the meeting, the stakeholders were requested to share the specific action plan regarding the mega food event to be held in Delhi from 3rd to 5th November 2023.
The next meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Committee is expected to be held in June 2023 to strengthen the partnership/participation of various stakeholders.
About World Food India
World Food India (WFI) is a global event to facilitate partnerships between Indian and international businesses and investors.
It is a gateway to the Indian food economy and an opportunity to showcase, connect and collaborate.
It is organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India.
WFI is the largest gathering of investors, manufacturers, producers, food processors, policy makers and organizations from the global food ecosystem.
It aims to provide investment and business opportunities in the food processing sector for leading Indian and international companies.
World Food India 2023 theme is “Processing for Prosperity”.
10. Next five years expected to be hottest on record: UN
Tags: International News
The United Nations' World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that the next five years will be the warmest period on record due to the combined effects of El Niño and greenhouse gases.
An Overview of the News
The WMO predicts that global temperatures are likely to exceed a 1.5°C increase by 2027, with a 98 percent chance of setting new heat records in at least one of the next five years.
There is a two-thirds chance that the more ambitious target set by the Paris climate agreement will be exceeded within one of the next five years, indicating that global temperatures are set to rise further.
The years between 2015 and 2022 are among the warmest ever recorded, and temperatures are expected to rise as climate change accelerates.
The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to "well below" two degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, preferably 1.5 degrees Celsius. However, the global average temperature in 2022 was already 1.15°C higher than the average measured between 1850 and 1900.
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
It is a specialised agency of the United Nations and the organisation facilitates cooperation among member states.
It promotes international cooperation in atmospheric science, climatology, hydrology and geophysics.
It supports research and development in atmospheric science, which includes the study of Earth's atmosphere and its properties.
WMO focuses on understanding long-term weather patterns and climate variability.
Formation - 23 March 1950
Headquarters - Geneva, Switzerland
WMO Secretary General - Peteri Talas
