Assam & NE Current Affairs & GK – September 07-09, 2022
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September 07-09, 2022
India’s first Bio-Village setup in Tripura
The government of Tripura has set up India’s 1st Bio-Village at Daspara village of the state. The Daspara village of Tripura is converted into a nature-based lifestyle and livelihood and reduced the use of chemical fertilizers.
The bio-villages have been set up in Tripura by the Directorate of Bio-Technology under the Science and Technology department.
The main objective of the project is to promote green technology like solar water pumps, biomass cook stoves, and biogas plants for sustainable production of agricultural and allied sector-related products.
Key Points
- Daspara is one of the first bio-villages that has been developed based on the bio-village 2.0 conceptualised in Tripura. The concept has been designed to help mitigate the climate change effects.
- Tripura Government has aimed to set up a total of 100 bio villages in the state. Of these, 10 bio-villages have already been completed, of which the 1st has been established at Daspara in Charilam constituency of Sepahijala district.
- The bio village project aims to provide sustainable livelihood and food security to ensure holistic socio-economic development among rural communities.
- The project supports the development of solar-powered agricultural equipment, energy-saving electrical devices, biogas, and biofertilizers at the local level.
India ranked 132nd on the Human Development Index (HDI) 2021
India ranks 132 out of 191 countries in the Human Development Index (HDI) 2021. The index is a part of the Human Development Report 2021-2022 released by the United Nations Development Programme.
The HDI measures average achievement of a country in three basic dimensions of human development — a long and healthy life, education and a decent standard of living.
It is calculated using four indicators — life expectancy at birth, mean years of schooling, expected years of schooling, and the Gross National Income (GNI) per capita.
Key Highlights of the Report
- The index has been topped by Switzerland with (0.962) HDI value followed by Norway (0.961) and Iceland (0.959).
- India’s HDI value stood at 0.633 in 2021, which was lower than the world average of 0.732. In 2020, too, India recorded a decline in its HDI value (0.642) in comparison to the pre-Covid level of 2019 (0.645).
- In 2021, India’s life expectancy at birth was recorded at 67.2 years. Schooling: Expected years of schooling at 11.9 years, mean years of schooling at 6.7 years,
- The gross national income per capita stood at USD 6,590. Gender Inequality Index: India has been ranked 122 on the Gender Inequality Index.
- A large contributor to the HDI’s recent decline is a global drop in life expectancy, down from 72.8 years in 2019 to 71.4 years in 2021.
- The key reasons behind the decline in Human Development in the last two years are the crises the world faced. This included COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine coupled with social and economic shifts and dangerous planetary changes.
Liz Truss elected as the new Prime Minister of Britain
Liz Truss has been elected as the new Prime Minister of Britain and the leader of the governing Conservative Party after defeating Rishi Sunak.
Truss succeeds ousted Boris Johnson and will take over as the 3rd female PM of the UK. She won a vote share of 57% or 81,326 votes versus former Chancellor, Rishi Sunak’s 42% or 60,399 votes with 82.% of Conservative members voting.
With this victory, Truss became the third woman Prime Minister to lead the country. The previous female prime ministers – Margaret Thatcher and Theresa May – were also from the Conservative Party.
She has been Member of Parliament (MP) for South West Norfolk since 2010. She has served in various Cabinet positions under Prime Ministers David Cameron, Theresa May and Boris Johnson.
Indian-origin Suella Braverman appointed UK Home Secretary
Indian-origin barrister Suella Braverman was appointed as Britain’s new Home Secretary. She succeeded fellow Indian-origin colleague Priti Patel.
Suella Braverman, a 42-year-old Conservative Party member from Fareham in southeast England, previously worked for the Boris Johnson administration as the attorney general.
In May 2015, Suella Braverman won a seat representing Fareham as a Conservative Party member.
Braverman served in the legislature and was re-elected in 2017 and 2019. In addition, Suella Braverman held the office of attorney general from February 2020 to September 2022.
PM Narendra Modi announced Pradhan Mantri Schools For Rising India (PM-SHRI) Yojana
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced Pradhan Mantri Schools For Rising India (PM-SHRI) Yojana on the occasion of Teachers’ Day,
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that over 14,500 schools will be developed and upgraded across India under this scheme.
Key Points
- The PM-SHRI school will become model schools which will encapsulate the full spirit of New Education Policy (NEP).
- The PM-SHRI schools will have a modern, transformational and holistic method of imparting education.
- The focus will also be on modern infra including the latest technology, smart classrooms, sports and more. Emphasis will be on a discovery-oriented, learning-centric way of teaching.
- The PM-SHRI schools will further benefit lakhs of students across the country in the spirit of the National Education Policy.
Government of Tamil Nadu launched “Pudhumai Penn Scheme” for girl students
The Tamil Nadu government launched the Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme, also known as the ‘Pudhumai Pen Scheme’.
About Pudhumai Penn Scheme
- The program would provide monetary assistance to young women who are enrolled in educational institutions and will also improve the general well-being of female students and encourage them to continue their education.
- Under the scheme, all girls who studied from Classes VI to XII in government schools would be paid ₹1,000 a month till they complete their undergraduate degree, diploma and ITI courses.
- Money would be immediately paid to student bank accounts to assure their education.
- The plan discourages child marriages and empowers women.
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