Table of Content
- 1. Caste-based Discrimination in Prisons
- 2. Classical language status for five Languages
- 3. PM-RKVY and Krishonnati Yojana
- 4. National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds
- 5. Report of the Committee on MIBOR Benchmark
- 6. Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan
- 7. Personality: Raja Ravi Varma
- 8.Also in News
Also in News
Posted 04 Oct 2024
8 min read
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 Army, offers 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.
- Tags :
- International Energy Efficiency Hub
- BEE
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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.
- Tags :
- Food Corporation of India
- Anna Darpan
- Depot Online System
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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.
- Tags :
- Ministry of Corporate Affairs
- PM Internship Scheme
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