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IASbaba Press Information Bureau (PIB)- 21st March to
27th March, 2016
iasbaba.com /2016/03/iasbaba-press-information-bureau-pib-21st-march-to-27th-march-2016/
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Exhibition ‘Threads of Continuity: Zoroastrian Life and Culture’
(Topic: Indian Culture from ancient to modern times)
About- Inauguration of exhibition ‘Threads of Continuity: Zoroastrian Life and Culture’ at
Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts in Delhi.
Exhibition-
Represents a philosophy of life, an ethos which has come down in an unbroken thread
from the Bronze Age.
Product of almost 2 decades of field work and recordings by Parzor, gives equal
weight to Iran and India – Zarthushti life and Parsi life.
GS-2
Self regulatory code for industry
(Topic: Consumer protection)
Aim-
To protect the rights of consumers against misleading advertisements, fake and
counterfeit products
Effective redressal of consumer complaints
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Partnership between-Department of Consumer Affairs with Industry Association to
implement six points’ agenda
Partnership covers three priority areas-
Redressal of consumer grievances
Enhancement of consumer awareness
Protection and action against misleading advertisements, fake and counterfeit
products.
MoU covers-
Collaborative programmes on developing and implementing a self-regulated code of
fair business practices
Establishing a Consumer Affairs division/vertical within the Industry Body
Initiating advocacy action against unfair trade practices and preventing fake,
counterfeit and sub-standard products and services and adoption of voluntary
standards by Industry members.
Earmarking of CSR funds for consumer awareness and protection activities,
Partnering with the National Consumer Helpline and State Consumer Helplines for
grievance redressal
Launching joint consumer awareness, education and training programmes under the
“Jago Grahak Jago” will also be part of the agenda.
Joint Working Group will monitor the implementation of agenda.
Atal Pension Yojana (APY) amended
(Topic: Government schemes, changes and its implementation)
About- Government has decided to give an option to the spouse of the subscriber to
continue contributing to APY account of the subscriber, for the remaining vesting period, till
the original subscriber would have attained the age of 60 years.
Present provision- Handing-over lump-sum amount to spouse on the premature death
(death before 60 years of age) of the subscriber.
Changes made-
Spouse of the subscriber shall be entitled to receive the same pension amount as that
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of the subscriber until the death of the spouse.
After the death of both the subscriber and the spouse, the nominee of the subscriber
shall be entitled to receive the pension wealth, as accumulated till age of 60 years of
the subscriber.
APY-
To address the longevity risks among the workers in unorganised sector and to
encourage the workers in unorganised sector to voluntarily save for their retirement,
the Government had launched a new initiative called Atal Pension Yojana (APY) with
effect from 1st June, 2015.
Each subscriber, on completion of 60 years of age, will get the guaranteed minimum
monthly pension, or higher monthly pension, if the investment returns are higher than
the assumed returns for minimum guaranteed pension, over the period of contribution.
After the subscriber’s death, the spouse of the subscriber shall be entitled to receivethe same pension amount as that of the subscriber until the death of the spouse.
After the death of both the subscriber and the spouse, the nominee of the subscriber
shall be entitled to receive the pension wealth, as accumulated till age of 60 years of
the subscriber.
In exceptional circumstances, that is, in the event of the death of beneficiary or
specified illness, as mentioned in the PFRDA (Exit and withdrawals under the National
Pension System) Regulations, 2015, before the age of 60 years, the accumulated
pension wealth till date would be given to the nominee or the subscriber as the casemay be.
New initiatives to combat TB
(Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to
Health, Education, and Human Resources)
About- Government of India stands committed to accelerating its efforts to combat
tuberculosis in the country.
Launched-
Bedaquiline – new anti-TB drug for Drug Resistant TB as part of the RNTCP
Drug is a new anti-TB drug for treatment of MDR-TB.
New class of drug is a diarylquinoline that specifically targets Mycobacterial ATPsynthase, an enzyme essential for supply of energy to Mycobacterium tuberculosis
and most other mycobacteria.
Drug is indicated for use in the treatment of drug-resistant
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Also inducted over 500 Cartridge Based Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (CBNAAT)
machines in the programme.
CBNAAT is a revolutionary rapid molecular test which detects Mycobacterium
tuberculosis and rifampicin drug resistance, simultaneously.
Launched the ‘Third line ART programme for People Living with HIV’.
Life-saving third line ART costs nearly Rs. 1.18 lakh per patient per year.Providing these free would not only safe lives but improve socioeconomic conditions
of the patients.
Initiative brings India’s ART programme at par with programmes in the developed
countries.
Health Ministry launches Longitudinal Ageing Study in India
(Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to
Health, Education, and Human Resources)
About- Ministry of Health & Family Welfare launched the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India
(LASI), here today.
Longitudinal Ageing Study-
Largest survey of its kind.Survey more than 60,000elderly over 25 years plan
Survey will provide scientifically validated data on various issues of the elderly.
Contribute greatly to the newly launched the National Programme for Health Care for
the Elderly (NPHCE) and the social and economic security programmes planned to be
initiated by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE).
Help in expanding the scope of health and social security policy and programmes for
older population
In collaboration- International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai with Harvard
School of Public Health (HSPH) and University of Southern California (USC), USA is
undertaking the “The Longitudinal Ageing Study in India” under the aegis of the Ministry of
Union Health and Family Welfare.
Jointly funded by- Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the United States’ National
Institute on Ageing, and the United Nations Population Fund-India
Population ageing –
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Taking place in nearly all the countries of the world.
Global share of older people aged 60 years or over increased from 9.2 percent in 1990
to 11.7 percent in 2013 and will continue to grow as a proportion of the world
population, reaching 21.1 percent by 2050.
Presently, about two thirds of the world’s older persons live in developing countries.
By 2050, nearly 8 in 10 of the world’s older population will live in the less developedregions.
Global ageing can be seen as a symbol of-
Medical, social, and economic advances and also has major health, social and
economic consequences
Represents a significant policy challenge
Population ageing threatens to topple existing insurance and pension systems and
create health system overload; therefore calls for review of existing models of
healthcare, familial and social support.
Phenomenon of global population ageing has the potential to fundamentally alter
disease burdens, economies and trade, and human migration.
India’s Scenario-
According to the 2011 census, the 60+ population accounted for 8.6% of India’s total
population or 103.84 million elderly.With currently 1.3 billion people, India is projected to become the world’s most
populous country within a decade.
Several forces driving India’s population growth and changing age structure, including
an upward trend in life expectancy.
Between 2011 and 2050, the number of oldest old people of age 75 and above is
expected to increase by 340%.
Importance of the study-
Provide valuable data on their health needs, and issues faced by them given the
changing social structures, and help us to draw policy tools to address their issues
Provide guidance to move forward in designing schemes for the elderly
Lay the foundation for other studies on social justice issues also.
Study will help design policies to mainstream the elderly, to reduce their vulnerabilities
and enhance access to various services.
Will investigate various health structures, and impact of social determinants on health
of the elderly
Also help in framing evidence-based policy.
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National AROGYA Fair
(Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to
Health, Education, and Human Resources)
About- National level AROGYA Fair organized by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of
India in association with Goa State Government and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
began in Goa.
AROGYA Fair-
On the occasion, the Union Minister of State (IC) for AYUSH, also released the Yoga
Protocol for the second International Day of Yoga falling on 21st June, 2016.
India has entered into an agreement with World Health Organization to popularize this
traditional system of medicine across the world.
India has also signed an MoU with America for a Joint Research under AYUSH in the
field of Cancer
Union Government contemplates to open one AYUSH Hospital in every district of the
country.
AYUSH Ministry has also plans to establish an All India Institute of Yoga and
Naturopathy and a unit of each in Goa in the near future.
Aim-
To create awareness among the members of the public about the efficiency of the
AYUSH systems
Cost-effectiveness and the availability of herbs and plants used for prevention and
treatment of common ailments at their doorstep through various mass media channelsto achieve the objective of Health for all.
Launch of Rotavirus vaccine as part of Universal Immunization Programme
(Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to
Health, Education, and Human Resources)
About-
Launch of the Rotavirus vaccine as part of the Universal Immunization Programme
(UIP) of the country.
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New milestone towards expanding the coverage of full immunization in the country
aimed at reducing child mortality
Aim-
To reduce morbidity and mortality in children.
Strengthening routine immunization is an essential investment in India’s children and
will ensure a healthy future of the country.
Rotavirus-
One of the leading causes of severe diarrhoea and death among children less than
five years of age, and that every year nearly 80,000 to one lakh children die in the
country due to Rotavirus diarrhoea, and about 9 lakh children are admitted to hospital
due to episodes of severe diarrhoea with 32.7 lakh cases of OPD
Rotavirus vaccine will enable to directly address the problem of diarrheal deathVaccine is being introduced initially in four states viz–
Andhra Pradesh
Haryana
Himachal Pradesh
Odisha (will be expanded to the entire country in a phased manner)
Rotavirus Vaccine to reduce out of pocket expenditure in addition to saving hundreds
of lives as it is a very cost effective measure.
Four new vaccines are being introduced as part of UIP including-
Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV),
Rotavirus vaccine, Measles,
Rubella (MR) vaccine,
Adult Japanese Encephalitis (JE) vaccine.
With these new vaccines, India’s UIP will provide free vaccines against 12 life threatening
diseases, to 27 million children annually, the largest birth cohort in the world.
World Bank support to Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin)
(Topic: Government schemes and its implementation)
About- Union Cabinet has given its approval to the US $ 1,500 million project of World Bank
Support to Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) [(SBM(G)].
Project provides-
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Incentivising States on the basis of their performance in the existing SBM-G.
Incentivisation of States was approved by the Cabinet while approving the Swachh
Bharat Mission (Gramin) on 24th September, 2014.
Current approval provides for the mechanism of such incentivisation through World
Bank credit.
Performance of the States will be gauged through certain performance indicators,called the Disbursement-Linked Indicators (DLIs) which are-
Reduction in the prevalence of open defecation: Funds under this result area shall be
released to the States on the basis of reduction in prevalence of open defecation
amongst rural households in the State, compared to the previous year
Sustaining Open Defecation Free (ODF) status in Villages: Funds under this result
area, shall be released on the basis of estimated population residing in ODF villages
Increase in percentage of rural population served by improved Solid and Liquid Waste
Management (SLWM): Funds under this DL1 will be based on the population served
with acceptable level of SLWM services.
States will pass on a substantial portion (more than 95 percent) of the Performance
Incentive Grant Funds received from the MOWS, to the appropriate implementing
levels of districts, Blocks, GPs etc.
End-use of the incentive grants will be limited to activities pertaining to the sanitation
sector.
Accelerate efforts to achieve sustained outcomes in sanitation by 2019.
Incentive framework introduced through the project will reorient efforts of States
towards the SBM(G) ‘outcomes’ such as reduction in open defecation, sustainable
achievement of open defecation – free (ODF) villages and improvement in solid and
liquid waste management (SLWM).
Put in place a robust and credible independent verification system for annual
measurement of improvement in rural sanitation.
Support the SBM(G) programme in achievement of its objectives of attaining opendefecation- free and clean environment.
Since poor sanitation is related to ill-health, malnutrition, poor education and poverty;
achievement of SBM(G) objectives will have a beneficial effect on all of these.
Ensure a better quality of life for the rural population.
Implementation of the rural housing scheme of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana —
Gramin to achieve Housing for All by 2022
(Topic: Government schemes and its implementation)
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About- Union Cabinet has given its approval for the implementation of the rural housing
scheme of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin.
Scheme – Financial assistance is provided for construction of pucca house to all houseless
and households living in dilapidated houses.
Implementation strategy and targets-
Identification of Beneficiaries: Will be done by using information from Socio Economic and
Caste Census (SECC) ensuring total transparency and objectivity
Agency- Gram Sabha using participatory process
Cost of unit assistance: To be shared between Central and State Governments in the ratio
60:40 in plain areas
90:10 for North Eastern and hilly states
Funds: will be transferred electronically directly to the account of the beneficiary
Beneficiary-
Entitled to 90 days of unskilled labour from MGNREGA, this will be ensured through aserver linkage between PMAY and MGNREGA
Facilitated to avail loan of up to Rs.70,000/- for construction of the house
Initiatives:
Housing- Locally appropriate designs while incorporating features to address
the natural calamities common to the region
Shortage of masons: To be addressed by providing training for masons
To meet the additional requirement of building materials: Manufacture of bricks
using cement stabilised earth or fly ash will be taken up under MGNREGA
Intensive capacity building exercise for all the stake holders.
Support will be provided at district and block levels for technical facilitationand
addressing quality issues in house construction.
A National Technical Support Agency will be set up to provide technical support to
the Centre and States to facilitate construction of the houses targeted and to ensure
their quality.
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Help in-
Capacity building,
Knowledge exchange between scientists and technicians,
Exchange of genetic resources,
Development of appropriate technologies and farm practices for enhancing agriculture
productivity at farmer’s field
India to accede to the Ashgabat Agreement
(Topic: Bilateral, regional and global grouping and agreements involving India and/or
affecting India’s interest)
About- Union Cabinet has given its approval for India to accede to the Ashgabat Agreement,an international transport and transit corridor facilitating transportation of goods between
Central Asia and the Persian Gulf.
Ashgabat Agreement-
Oman, Iran, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan are founding members.
Kazakhstan has also joined this arrangement subsequently.
Accession to the Agreement would enable India to utilise this existing transport and
transit corridor to facilitate trade and commercial interaction with the Eurasian region
Would synchronise with our efforts to implement the International North South
Transport Corridor (INSTC) for enhanced connectivity.
India’s intention to accede to the Ashgabat Agreement would now be conveyed to the
Depository State (Turkmenistan). India would become party to the Agreement upon
consent of the founding members.
GS-3
New Environment Standards for Gensets Notified
(Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact
assessment)
About- Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has notified new environment
standards for Gensets running on Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) / Natural Gas (NG), Diesel
with LPG / NG and Petrol with LPG / NG operated in various cities / towns in the country.
Aim – To control air and noise pollution emanating from the operation of Gensets
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Recommended by- Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) after consultations with
industries and other stakeholders
Standards for Gensets-
Running on LPG / NG, or in combination with diesel/petrol have been notified for the
first time.
In all, the three fuel modes of operation a three-tier classification has been adopted
Control the air and noise emission profile across different category of Gensets and
would be revisited in 4-5 years once air and noise emission quality data and
technological details pertaining to Gensets are available.
Standards have mandated certification for Gensets in terms of ‘Type approval’ and
‘Conformity of Production’ for air emission as well as noise emission.
Manufacturers are required to obtain the certification for engine products by
empanelled agencies which will help in regulating the unorganised sector thereby helpin curbing the illegal import of Gensets in the country, which were observed to have
higher air and noise emission values.
Ministry had also notified improved environmental standards for Thermal Power Plants
TPPs) and Common Effluent Treatment Plants and Sugar Industries (CETPs).
Environment Ministry Notifies E-Waste Management Rules, 2016
(Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact
assessment)
About-Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the E-Waste
Management Rules, 2016 in supersession of the e-waste (Management & Handling) Rules,
2011.
E-Waste Rules –
Norms have been made more stringent and reflect the government’s commitment to
environmental governance.
Include Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) and other mercury containing lamps, as
well as other such equipment
Bring the producers under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), along with
targets.
Producers have been made responsible for collection of E-waste and for its exchange.
Various producers can have a separate Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO)
and ensure collection of E-waste, as well as its disposal in an environmentally sound
manner.
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Role of State Governments has been also introduced to ensure safety, health and skill
development of the workers involved in dismantling and recycling operations.
Provision of penalty for violation of rules has been introduced.
Process of dismantling and recycling has been simplified through one system of
authorization and that the Central Pollution Control Board will give the single
authorization throughout the country.
Toxic constituents present in E-waste and their disposal mechanism affect human
health and lead to various diseases, transportation of E-waste has been made more
stringent.
Refer:
http://iasbaba.com/2015/11/iasbabas-daily-current-affairs-7th-9th-november-2015/
http://iasbaba.com/2016/03/iasbabas-daily-current-affairs-24th-march-2016/
India Russia cooperation in the field of Disaster Management
(Topic: Disaster and disaster management)
About- India-Russia Joint Commission meeting was held to discuss bilateral cooperation
between the two countries.
Bilateral cooperation-
Two countries are linked by geography, history and culture and the linkages in the field
of disaster management have continued to grow beyond boundaries.
During the 3rd World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction during March last year in
Sendai, Japan had agreed to enhance ongoing cooperation in dealing with emergency
situation, natural disasters, research and training.
Country is committed for convergence of disaster risk reduction with developmental
programmes and disaster management is not an issue of disaster alone rather it has
now become more of development issue.
Cooperation in the areas such as controlling floods, minimizing its consequences as
well as collaboration in capacity building has been rightly highlighted in our Joint
Implementation Plan.
Signing of the Joint Implementation Plan, the two countries will acquire new character
with enhanced levels of cooperation in the field of Disaster Risk Reduction.
Output of this deliberation will pave way for the comprehensive and structuredcooperation to build capacities of the first responder and other allied forces.
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North East Business Summit – 2016
(Topic: Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation of resources, growth,
development and employment)
About- Preparation of North East Business Summit, 2016 to be organized by the Ministry in
Manipur from April 7-9.2016 in collaboration with Govt. of Manipur
Participants from-
All the North Eastern States and concerned Ministries of the Government of India are
expected to attend the summit.
Representatives from the private sector along with Indian Chambers of Commerce
(ICC) will also attend.
Stakeholders in the field of Trade and Commerce, MSME, Horticulture, Flori Culture
and food processing industry have been invited for the summit.Participants from handicrafts, handlooms and Ministry of Tourism have also been
invited.
Business Summit
To explore the possibility of trade and Commerce with ASEAN countries under Act
East Policy of the Government.
Give a platform to all potential investors in different sectors such as Food Processing,
Horticulture, Tourism, Handloom and Handicraft, Startups, Entrepreneurship etc.,
To have a better understanding about the investment environment & potential of North
East.
Indo- Indonesia Joint Training Exercise Garuda Shakti IV/2016 Concludes
(Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organised
crime with terrorism)
About- Indo – Indonesia Joint Training Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI IV/ 2016 concluded.
Aim- To build and promote positive relations between the armies of India and Indonesia
Joint Exercise-
Contributed towards enhancing the ability of both the armies to undertake joint tactical
level operations in Counter Insurgency environment under the United Nations Charter.Training comprised of tactical drills wherein the troops of both armies trained jointly
sharing each other’s experience in Counter Insurgency operations.
Cross training phase was meshed with games and sports to enhance interaction and14/15
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develop camaraderie.
Training culminated in a three day joint training exercise and lessons drawn were
consolidated for incorporation in the next edition.
Exercise finally concluded with the closing ceremony wherein outstanding performers
were awarded and cultural programmes showcasing the rich culture and heritage of
both the countries were displayed.
Conduct of the joint training exercise ensured greater cooperation and coordination in
the employability of a joint platoon group of Indian and Indonesian Army for Counter
Insurgency operations in an International environment.
Exercise is also a milestone in ensuring the cordial relations between the two great
nations in Asia.