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Posted 04 Oct 2024

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International Medical Device Regulators Forum

Recently, Central Drugs Standard Control Organization under Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has become an affiliate member of the International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF).

About IMDRF

  • Established in 2011, it is a collaborative group of global medical device regulators dedicated to accelerating the harmonization and convergence of international medical device regulations. 
  • Members include national regulatory authorities from different countries and the World Health Organization (WHO).

Significance of India’s membership

  • Enable Indian medical device manufacturers to meet the regulatory requirements of IMDRF member countries, thereby strengthening the "Brand India" in global market.
  • Simplified manufacturing processes and enhanced public health through improved collaboration and harmonized global regulatory requirements.
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  • International Medical Device Regulators Forum
  • Central Drugs Standard Control Organization

Akashteer Systems

Indian Army has completed the acquisition of 100 Akashteer Air Defence Systems.

About Akashteer Systems 

  • They are advanced Air Defence Control and Reporting Systems (ADCRS) which will serve as a critical asset in safeguarding country from aerial threats, including missile and rocket attacks. 
  • Developed indigenously by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).
  • Significance: Enable monitoring of low level airspace over battle areas of Indian Armyoffers ability to monitor and respond to enemy attacks in real-time, etc.
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  • Air Defence System
  • Akashteer Systems

Cyber Commandos Programme

IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation has launched a new training program to create ‘Cyber Commandos’ among law enforcement officers across India.

  • IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation is a Section 8 company. 
  • It is funded under its National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems and hosted by IIT Madras.

About Cyber Commandos Programme

  • Nodal Ministry: Union Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Aim: To bolster India’s cyber defence capabilities.
  • Significance: While the existing cybercrime cells focus on reactive measures such as investigation and prosecution of cybercrimes, the commandos will be a proactive force.
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  • Cyber Commandos
  • National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems

Input Tax Credit

Recently, Supreme Court laid down twin tests - ‘functionality’ and ‘essentially’ - for Input Tax Credit eligibility in construction.

  • Court stated that if a building is essential for supplying services like renting or leasing (as per Schedule 2, clauses 2 and 5 of CGST Act), it may be considered a plant. 
  • Functionality test determines whether a building qualifies as a plant or not.

About Input Tax Credit

  • It is a mechanism to avoid cascading of taxes, i.e, ‘tax on tax’.
  • A registered taxable person under GST Act who is paying tax due in the course or furtherance of business can claim and avail ITC credited in electronic ledge.
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  • Input Tax Credit
  • CGST Act
  • Cascading of Taxes

International Energy Efficiency Hub

Union Cabinet has approved the signing of a letter of intent enabling India to join the IEEH. 

  • Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has been designated as the implementing agency for the Hub on behalf of India.

About International Energy Efficiency Hub (IEEH):

  • Genesis: Established in 2020 as the successor to the International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation (IPEEC) in which India was a member.
  • Mandate: It is a global platform dedicated to fostering collaboration and promoting energy efficiency worldwide.
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  • International Energy Efficiency Hub
  • BEE

Anna Darpan System

Recently, Food Corporation of India (FCI) launched microservices-based integrated supply chain management system – Anna Darpan.

About Anna Darpan

  • It is a comprehensive digital transformation initiative to modernize FCI’s existing supply chain management system, known as the 'Depot Online System'.
  • Aims to streamline and enhance the entire supply chain operations and services at various levels.
  • M/s Coforge Limited shall be responsible for the end-to-end design, development, implementation, and maintenance.
  • Key Objectives: Improved efficiency and productivity, data-driven decision making, facilitating smooth interoperability with other systems, both within and outside FCI, etc.
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  • Food Corporation of India
  • Anna Darpan
  • Depot Online System

Global Strategic Preparedness, Readiness and Response Plan (SPRP)

World Health Organization (WHO) launched SPRP.

About SPRP

  • Aim: To tackle dengue and other Aedes-borne arboviruses (Zika and chikungunya) by fostering a global coordinated response. 
  • Tenure: Over one year until September 2025.
  • 5 key components:
    • Emergency coordination
    • Collaborative surveillance
    • Community protection
    • Safe and scalable care
    • Access to countermeasures
  • Aligns with other Global initiatives: SPRP is aligned with the Global Vector Control Response 2017–2030  and Global Arbovirus Initiative.
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  • WHO
  • SPRP
  • Global Arbovirus Initiative
  • Global Vector Control Response

Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS)

Union Government launched the PM Internship Scheme

About PM Internship Scheme

  • Ministry: Ministry of Corporate Affairs
  • Objective: Providing internship opportunities to one crore youth in the top 500 companies over 5 years
  • Duration of internship:12 months.
  • Stipend: ₹5,000 per month for one year.
  • Eligibility Criteria:
    • Must be an Indian citizen.
    • Aged between 21-24 years.
    • Must not be employed full-time or engaged in full-time education.
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  • Ministry of Corporate Affairs
  • PM Internship Scheme
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