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UN Population Award for 2020 HelpAge India has been presented the UN Population Award for 2020 (institutional category), according to a release issued by UNFPA. UN Population Award Each year, the Committee for the UNPA honours an individual and/or institution in recognition of outstanding contributions to population and reproductive health questions and to their solutions. The Award was established by the General Assembly in 1981, in resolution 36/201, and was first presented in 1983. It consists of a gold medal, a diploma and a monetary prize. The Committee for the Award is comprised of 10 UN Member States, with UN Secretary-General and UNFPA Executive Director serving as ex-officio members. Nominations for the award are accepted through 31 December of each year. Whats' so special this year? For the first time in the history of the UNPA, the honour is being conferred on an Indian institution. HelpAge India, which has been working for 'the cause and care of disadvantaged older persons to improve their quality of life' for over four decades, is the first Indian institution to receive this award. The last time the Award came to an Indian was 28 years ago, back in 1992, when it was awarded to Mr J.R.D. Tata as an individual laureate. 🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁 Join >> @dailynewscom

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Good morning, have a nice day ! * Useful Alerts * ❇️ * COVID Highlights: * ▪️* Recovery rate improves to 94.84% * ▪️* Fatality rate dropped to 1.45% * ▪️* Less than 30,000 daily new cases recorded * ❇️ * PM Narendra Modi to deliver the inaugural address at FICCI’s 93rd AGM and Annual Convention today * ❇️ * PM to address global climate summit today to mark 5th anniversary of Paris Climate Pact * ❇️ * Indigenous mRNA vaccine candidate supported by Department of Biotechnology gets Drug Controller nod to initiate Human clinical trials * ❇️ * In 60 Days, India Developed an Indigenous Network of PPE Fabric and Garment Manufacturers * ▪️* 5 Lakh Sustainable Direct Jobs Ensured * ❇️ * MSP operations during Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21 * ▪️* About 39.92 lakh paddy farmers have benefitted from KMS procurement operations with #MSP value of Rs. 69,611.81 crore * ❇️ * Don't stigmatise people with COVID-19. Maintain a safe physical distance, but remember that they need our care and concern. * Join >> @dailynewscom

The 14th ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting (ADMM) Plus was held virtually recently. ▪️About ADMM- Plus: ✔️Consistent with the ADMM guiding principles of open and outward looking, the 2nd ADMM in Singapore in 2007 adopted the Concept Paper to establish the ADMM-Plus. ✔️The ADMM-Plus is a platform for ASEAN and its eight Dialogue Partners to strengthen security and defence cooperation for peace, stability, and development in the region. ▪️Eight Dialogue Partners are Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Russia and the USA (collectively referred to as the “Plus Countries”). ✔️Agreed five areas of practical cooperation under this mechanism are: ✔️Maritime security, counter-terrorism, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, peacekeeping operations and military medicine. ✔️In 2013, a new priority area of humanitarian mine action was agreed. join🔜 @dailynewscom

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Co-WIN : Digital Platform for COVID-19 vaccine delivery by Indian govt. Join >> @dailynewscom

What is CO-WIN The Indian Government has introduced a new digital platform called ‘CO-WIN’ for COVID-19 vaccine delivery. There will be a new mobile app as well with the same name that will allow people to register for the vaccine. The CO-WIN app is expected to be publicly available soon. The platform will be used for recording vaccine data and will form a database of healthcare workers too. All COVID-19 related data necessary for the delivery of the vaccine is presently being uploaded on the CO-WIN platform. The app will have separate modules for administrator, registration, vaccination, beneficiary acknowledgement and reports. Once people start to register for the app, the platform will upload bulk data on co-morbidity provided by local authorities. 🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁 Join >> @dailynewscom

Lakshadweep Declared an Organic Union Territory Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – International Relations In news Entire Lakshadweep group of islands has been declared as an organic agricultural area under the Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) of India. Lakshadweep is the first Union Territory to become 100% organic as all farming is carried out without the use of synthetic fertilisers and pesticides. Important value addition Lakshadweep It is India’s smallest Union Territory. It is an archipelago consisting of 36 islands. There are three main group of islands: (1) Amindivi Islands; (2) Laccadive Islands; (3) Minicoy Island. All are tiny islands of coral origin (Atoll) and are surrounded by fringing reefs. Participatory Guarantee System PGS is a process of certifying organic products, which ensures that their production takes place in accordance with laid-down quality standards. The certification is in the form of a documented logo or a statement. Implemented by: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare. It is only for farmers or communities that can organise and perform as a group within a village or a cluster of contiguous villages. It is applicable only to farm activities such as crop production, processing, and livestock rearing, and off-farm processing by PGS farmers of their direct products. Do you know? Organic farming is a system of farm design and management to create an ecosystem of agriculture production without the use of synthetic external inputs such as chemical fertilisers, pesticides, etc. 🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁 Join >> @dailynewscom

Pakistan and China designated among countries of Particular Concern by the USA Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – International Relations In news Recently, the US State Department has designated Pakistan and China among eight other countries that are of particular concern for violation of religious freedom. Key takeaways Designation of the CPC is the top tier recommendation by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) when it comes to violation of international religious freedom. It is followed by Special Watch List Countries for severe violations. Nations on the CPC list: Pakistan, China, Myanmar, Eritrea, Iran, Nigeria, North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. USCIRF recommendation that India, Russia, Syria and Vietnam be also designated CPCs was not accepted by the US State Department. Governments that have engaged in or tolerated severe violations of religious freedom are included in Special Watch List list.the Comoros, Cuba, Nicaragua and Russia are on the list. 🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁 Join >> @dailynewscom

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India in top 10 in Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Environment In news India remains in the top 10 for the second year in a row in the latest global Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) released in Germany. Key takeaways China which is also the biggest current emitter of greenhouse gases (GHG) figures at 33rd rank. While the USA appears at the bottom of the list. Though India slid one position down from 9th in 2019 to 10th this year, its journey towards climate protection has been consistent with it improving its ranking from 31st in 2014. Globally none of the countries assessed for the annual CCPI report are on the path to meet their Paris Agreement commitment of keeping global warming increase below 2 degree Celsius by the end of the century and restrict it to 1.5 degree Celsius rise. The report shows that only two G20 countries – the UK and India – are among the high rankers. While six other G20 countries – the USA, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Australia, South Korea and Russia (52nd) – are at the bottom of the index. Do you know? The CCPI is developed by not-for-profit organisations Germanwatch and NewClimate Institute (Germany) together with the Climate Action Network (CAN International). It is an important tool to enhance transparency in international climate politics and enables comparison of climate protection efforts and progress made by individual countries. The latest list is prepared by assessing performances of 57 countries and European Union (as a whole) in four categories – GHG emissions (40%), renewable energy (20%), energy use (20%) and climate policy (20%). These 57 countries and the EU collectively are responsible for about 90% of global GHG emissions. 🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁 Join >> @dailynewscom

First eco-bridge for reptiles and smaller mammals in Uttarakhand Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Environment In news Uttarakhand, recently built its first eco-bridge for reptiles and smaller mammals in Nainital district. Important value addition Eco-ducts or eco-bridges aim to enhance wildlife connectivity that can be disrupted because of highways or logging. Eco-bridges include: (1) Canopy bridges usually for monkeys, squirrels and other arboreal species); (2) Concrete underpasses or overpass tunnels or viaducts usually for larger animals; (3) Amphibian tunnels or culverts. Usually these bridges are overlaid with planting from the area to give it a contiguous look with the landscape. 🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁 Join >> @dailynewscom

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Gwalior and Orchha included in World Heritage City Part of: GS Prelims and GS-I – Society; Culture; History In news Gwalior and Orchha of Madhya Pradesh have been included in the list of World Heritage City by UNESCO. Important value addition Orchha Orchha located in the Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh. Orchha is popular for its temples and palaces. It was the capital of the Bundela kingdom in the 16th century. The famous spots in the town are Raj Mahal, Jehangir Mahal, Ramraja Temple, Rai Praveen Mahal, and Laxminarayan Mandir. After inclusion in the World Heritage City list, chemical treatment of historic spots like Mansingh Palace, Gujri Mahal and Sahastrabahu Temple will be done so that art inscribed on them will become more visible. Gwalior Gwalior was established in 9th century. It was ruled by Gurjar Pratihar Rajvansh, Tomar, Baghel Kachvaho and Scindias. The memorabilia left by them is found in abundance in memorials, forts and palaces in the area. It is known for its palaces and temples, including the intricately carved Sas Bahu Ka Mandir temple. The Gwalior Fort occupies a sandstone plateau overlooking the city and is accessed via a winding road lined with sacred Jain statues. Within the forts high walls is the 15th-century Gujari Mahal Palace, now an archaeological museum. 🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁 Join >> @dailynewscom

Good morning, have a nice day ! * Useful Alerts * ❇️ * COVID Highlights: * ▪️* Recovery rate reaches 94.74% * ▪️* Cumulative testing crosses 15 crore mark * ▪️* Less than 40,000 Daily New Cases since last 11 days * ❇️ * Prime Minister Modi to address International Bharati Festival 2020 today * ▪️* The festival will celebrate the 138th birth anniversary of Mahakavi Subramanya Bharati * ❇️ * PM to deliver inaugural address at FICCI’s 93rd AGM and Annual Convention on Dec 12 * ▪️* The theme of this year’s Annual Convention is 'Inspired India' * ❇️ * PM Modi to hold virtual summit with Uzbek President Mirziyoyev today * ▪️* This will be the first bilateral ‘Virtual Summit’ meeting between India and a Central Asian country * ❇️ * National interest is supreme, different views and different perspectives empower a vibrant democracy: PM * ❇️ * 8 candidates of COVID vaccine, including 3 indigenous ones, are scheduled to be manufactured in India: Union Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan * ❇️ * WHO applauds India for Fitness Ka Dose Aadha Ghanta Roz campaign * ❇️ * BSNL in partnership with Skylo to introduce worlds' first, satellite-based narrowband-IoT network in India * ❇️ * Provisions of MSP will not be affected by the new farm laws. We are ready to give this assurance in writing to farmers, unions and states as well: Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar * ❇️ * MSP operations during Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21 * ▪️* About 38.62 lakh paddy farmers have already been benefitted from the ongoing KMS procurement operations with #MSP value of ₹68,405.39 crore * ❇️ * Protect yourself and your loved ones in the times of COVID-19. Always wear a mask, sanitize your hands and maintain 2 gaj ki doori! * Join >> @dailynewscom

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Global Teacher Prize 2020 A primary school teacher from Maharashtra’s Solapur district has won the one-million US dollar Global Teacher Prize 2020 for promoting girls’ education. Ranjitsinh Disale from Paritewadi village, was awarded in recognition of his efforts to promote girls’ education and initiating a quick-response (QR) coded textbook revolution in India. He has announced that he will share half of the one million dollar award money with the nine other finalists so that they too may continue their good work. The award was established by the London-based Varkey Foundation and is given in partnership with UNESCO. In the past, Disale had been named as the Innovative Researcher of the Year 2016 and has featured in the Satya Nadella’s book ‘Hit Refresh’. 🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁 Join >> @dailynewscom

Mount Everest reported to be 86cm higher The Foreign Ministers of Nepal and China jointly certified the elevation of Mount Everest at 8,848.86 metres above sea level — 86 cm higher than what was recognised since 1954. The earlier height was determined by the Survey of India in 1954, using instruments like theodolites and chains. The devastating earthquake of April 2015 triggered a debate among scientists on whether it had affected the height of the mountain. Mount Everest is Earth’s highest mountain above sea level, located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas. The China–Nepal border runs across its summit point. 🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁 Join >> @dailynewscom