1. Third meeting of G-20, Tourism Working Group begins in Srinagar
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The third meeting of the G-20, Tourism Working Group began on 22 May in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
An Overview of the News
The meeting focused on five key priority areas: Green Tourism, Digitization, Skilling, MSME and Destination Management.
The priorities aim to grow the tourism sector and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
The objective of the meeting is to strengthen economic growth, preserve cultural heritage and promote sustainable development.
This is the third meeting of the Tourism Working Group after the previous meetings in Gujarat and West Bengal.
About the G20
It is an international forum of the world's leading economies established in 1999.
Its primary objective is to promote international financial stability and sustainable economic growth.
The G20 serves as a forum to discuss and coordinate policies related to a wide range of economic and financial issues such as trade, investment, employment, energy and climate change.
2. Third meeting of G-20, Tourism Working Group begins in Srinagar
Tags: National Summits National News
The third meeting of the G-20, Tourism Working Group began on 22 May in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
An Overview of the News
The meeting focused on five key priority areas: Green Tourism, Digitization, Skilling, MSME and Destination Management.
The priorities aim to grow the tourism sector and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
The objective of the meeting is to strengthen economic growth, preserve cultural heritage and promote sustainable development.
This is the third meeting of the Tourism Working Group after the previous meetings in Gujarat and West Bengal.
About the G20
It is an international forum of the world's leading economies established in 1999.
Its primary objective is to promote international financial stability and sustainable economic growth.
The G20 serves as a forum to discuss and coordinate policies related to a wide range of economic and financial issues such as trade, investment, employment, energy and climate change.
3. India to host 44th ISO COPOLCO Plenary
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India will host the 44th edition of the annual ISO COPOLCO Plenary from May 23-26, 2023, by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
An overview of the news
The event to be held in New Delhi will be inaugurated by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal.
COPOLCO President Sadie Denton, ISO Secretary General Sergio Mujica and other high ISO officials will also attend the event.
Organized by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the grand event will include interactive sessions and workshops on relevant topics, apart from various activities aimed at enhancing consumer engagement in the standardization process.
It will also feature a distinguished presence of leaders from government and business sectors, as well as an international delegation of eminent global stakeholders.
About ISO COPOLCO
ISO COPOLCO, known as the Committee on Consumer Policy, is a vital committee under the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
It is responsible for advocating consumer interests in the standardization process and ensuring that standards are developed with consumers‘ needs in mind.
It provides a forum for the exchange of information and experience on consumer involvement in ISO's international standardization work.
COPOLCO's membership consists of 128 ISO member countries, represented by representatives of these countries' national standards bodies and consumer organizations.
Themes of the Plenary
'Challenges and Good Practices for Consumer Engagement', 'Empowering Consumers for a Sustainable Future' and 'Consumer Protection and Legal Framework'.
International Standards Organisation (ISO)
It is an international body with 168 member countries.
It plays a crucial role in developing standards that impact a wide range of business and social sectors worldwide.
4. India to host 44th ISO COPOLCO Plenary
Tags: National Summits National News
India will host the 44th edition of the annual ISO COPOLCO Plenary from May 23-26, 2023, by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
An overview of the news
The event to be held in New Delhi will be inaugurated by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal.
COPOLCO President Sadie Denton, ISO Secretary General Sergio Mujica and other high ISO officials will also attend the event.
Organized by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the grand event will include interactive sessions and workshops on relevant topics, apart from various activities aimed at enhancing consumer engagement in the standardization process.
It will also feature a distinguished presence of leaders from government and business sectors, as well as an international delegation of eminent global stakeholders.
About ISO COPOLCO
ISO COPOLCO, known as the Committee on Consumer Policy, is a vital committee under the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
It is responsible for advocating consumer interests in the standardization process and ensuring that standards are developed with consumers‘ needs in mind.
It provides a forum for the exchange of information and experience on consumer involvement in ISO's international standardization work.
COPOLCO's membership consists of 128 ISO member countries, represented by representatives of these countries' national standards bodies and consumer organizations.
Themes of the Plenary
'Challenges and Good Practices for Consumer Engagement', 'Empowering Consumers for a Sustainable Future' and 'Consumer Protection and Legal Framework'.
International Standards Organisation (ISO)
It is an international body with 168 member countries.
It plays a crucial role in developing standards that impact a wide range of business and social sectors worldwide.
5. 5000 year old tree from Chile recognized as the oldest tree in the world
Tags: International News
A giant tree in southern Chile, known as the "Great Grandfather" and this tree, a Patagonian cypress, located in the Alerce Costero National Park is the oldest tree in the world.
news overview
The trunk of the tree has a diameter of four metres (13 ft) and it is 28 metres tall.
It is over 5,000 years old, surpassing the oldest tree currently known as the Methuselah, which is 4,850 years old.
It is located in a forest in the southern Los Ríos region, 800 kilometres (500 mi) south of the capital Santiago.
This tree belongs to the species Fitzroya cupressoides, which is also known as Patagonian cypress.
Fitzroya cupressoides is the largest tree species in South America.
About Chile
It is a long, narrow country located on the western edge of South America.
Santiago is the capital of Chile and is located in a valley surrounded by the Santiago Andes and Chilean Coast Range mountains.
The city's central square is called the Plaza de Armas and has palm-lined streets.
The Plaza de Armas houses the Neoclassical Cathedral and the National History Museum.
There is a huge park in Santiago called Parque Metropolitano.
President - Gabriel Boric
6. Amy Pope became the first woman Director-General of the United Nations Migration Agency
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Amy Pope of the United States has been selected as the first female Director-General of the United Nations Migration Agency.
An Overview of the News
She will head the Geneva-based International Organization for Migration (IOM).
Pope is currently serving as deputy to Director General Antonio Vitorino.
Her five-year term as director general will begin on October 1, replacing Vitorino.
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
It is an agency of the United Nations and provides services and advice related to migration.
The agency provides assistance to governments and expatriates.
It caters to the needs of diverse groups including internally displaced persons, refugees and migrant workers.
Formation - 6 December 1951
Headquarters - Geneva, Switzerland
Membership (2023) - 175 member states and 8 observer states
7. EPFO adds 1.39 crore members during financial year 2022-23
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The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has added 1.39 crore members during the financial year 2022-23.
An overview of the news
Provisional payroll data of EPFO highlights that it added over 13 lakh members in March 2023.
According to the Ministry of Labor and Employment, out of the 13.40 lakh members added during March, over seven lakh new members have come under the EPFO ambit for the first time.
Among newly joined members, the highest enrollment is in the age group of 18 to 21 years with 2.35 lakh members, followed by about two lakh members in the age group of 22 to 25 years.
The data also highlights that more than 10 lakh members rejoined the EPFO. These members changed their jobs and rejoined the establishments covered under EPFO.
About EPFO
Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is a statutory organisation set up under the Union ministry of Labour and Employment was set up in 1951 by an Ordinance issued by the President.
Later Parliament passed the Employees' Provident Funds Scheme, act 1952.
It is the country’s largest social security organisation.
EPFO assists the Central Board of Trustees in the administration of a provident fund scheme, pension scheme and an insurance scheme for the registered establishments in India.
8. EPFO adds 1.39 crore members during financial year 2022-23
Tags: National Economy/Finance National News
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has added 1.39 crore members during the financial year 2022-23.
An overview of the news
Provisional payroll data of EPFO highlights that it added over 13 lakh members in March 2023.
According to the Ministry of Labor and Employment, out of the 13.40 lakh members added during March, over seven lakh new members have come under the EPFO ambit for the first time.
Among newly joined members, the highest enrollment is in the age group of 18 to 21 years with 2.35 lakh members, followed by about two lakh members in the age group of 22 to 25 years.
The data also highlights that more than 10 lakh members rejoined the EPFO. These members changed their jobs and rejoined the establishments covered under EPFO.
About EPFO
Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is a statutory organisation set up under the Union ministry of Labour and Employment was set up in 1951 by an Ordinance issued by the President.
Later Parliament passed the Employees' Provident Funds Scheme, act 1952.
It is the country’s largest social security organisation.
EPFO assists the Central Board of Trustees in the administration of a provident fund scheme, pension scheme and an insurance scheme for the registered establishments in India.
9. Meri LiFE, Mera Swachh Shahar' mega campaign launched by Union Minister Hardeep S Puri
Tags: Environment National National News
Union Minister Hardeep S Puri launched the campaign 'Meri LiFE, Mera Swachh Shahar' in New Delhi.
An Overview of the News
The campaign promotes the Reduce, Reuse and Recycle (RRR) concept of waste management.
This campaign will strengthen the resolve of the citizens under SBM-U 2.0 and also promote the purpose of Mission Life.
RRR centres or one-stop collection centres were set up across the country on May 20.
The centres will accept unused or used plastic items, clothing, shoes, books and toys.
Citizens can donate used clothes, shoes, books, toys and plastic at RRR centres.
The collected items will be recycled for reuse or turned into new products.
The campaign will culminate with the resolution of LiFE on 5 June.
Mission LiFE:
The mission was launched by the Prime Minister on October 20, 2022 at Kevadia, Gujarat.
It aims to bring about behaviour change in individuals through simple, actionable steps.
It aims to discourage mindless and wasteful consumption patterns and promote conscious and planned usage.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is the nodal ministry responsible for national level coordination and implementation of Mission LiFE.
Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 (SBM-U 2.0)
It was launched on 1 October 2021 to achieve the vision of 'Garbage Free Cities'.
It aims to achieve safe sanitation in urban areas.
SBM-U 2.0 focuses on making all cities 'garbage free' and ensuring proper grey and black water management.
The mission emphasises source segregation of solid waste, 3R principles (reduce, reuse, recycle), scientific processing of municipal solid waste, and remediation of heritage dumpsites.
10. Meri LiFE, Mera Swachh Shahar' mega campaign launched by Union Minister Hardeep S Puri
Tags: Environment National National News
Union Minister Hardeep S Puri launched the campaign 'Meri LiFE, Mera Swachh Shahar' in New Delhi.
An Overview of the News
The campaign promotes the Reduce, Reuse and Recycle (RRR) concept of waste management.
This campaign will strengthen the resolve of the citizens under SBM-U 2.0 and also promote the purpose of Mission Life.
RRR centres or one-stop collection centres were set up across the country on May 20.
The centres will accept unused or used plastic items, clothing, shoes, books and toys.
Citizens can donate used clothes, shoes, books, toys and plastic at RRR centres.
The collected items will be recycled for reuse or turned into new products.
The campaign will culminate with the resolution of LiFE on 5 June.
Mission LiFE:
The mission was launched by the Prime Minister on October 20, 2022 at Kevadia, Gujarat.
It aims to bring about behaviour change in individuals through simple, actionable steps.
It aims to discourage mindless and wasteful consumption patterns and promote conscious and planned usage.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is the nodal ministry responsible for national level coordination and implementation of Mission LiFE.
Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 (SBM-U 2.0)
It was launched on 1 October 2021 to achieve the vision of 'Garbage Free Cities'.
It aims to achieve safe sanitation in urban areas.
SBM-U 2.0 focuses on making all cities 'garbage free' and ensuring proper grey and black water management.
The mission emphasises source segregation of solid waste, 3R principles (reduce, reuse, recycle), scientific processing of municipal solid waste, and remediation of heritage dumpsites.
