PM inaugurates ‘Centre-State Science Conclave’ in Ahmedabad via video conferencing
Why
is it in news?
PM inaugurates ‘Centre-State Science Conclave’ in
Ahmedabad via video conferencing. “Science is like that energy in the
development of 21st century India, which has the power to accelerate the
development of every region and state”, said the PM.
Highlights
“Role
of India's science and people related to this field is very important in the
march towards the fourth industrial revolution”, said the PM.
He
added further:
“New India is moving forward
with Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan as well as Jai Anusandhan”
“Science is the basis of solutions, evolution and innovation”
“When we celebrate the achievements of our scientists, science becomes part of our
society and culture”
“Government is working with the thinking of Science-Based Development”
“Innovation can be encouraged by laying emphasis on the creation of more and
more scientific institutions and simplification of processes by the state
governments”
“As governments, we have to cooperate and collaborate with our scientists, this
will create an atmosphere of a scientific modernity”
Both India and USA desire to strengthen economic relations & strategic partnership: Shri Piyush Goyal
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is it in news?
Both India and USA desire to strengthen
economic relations & strategic partnership: Shri Piyush Goyal
Highlights
The
USA asks Indian diaspora to grab the opportunity that the growth story of India
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National Conference on Sustainable Coastal Management in India
Why
is it in news?
Ministry of Environment, Forest and
Climate Change organizes National Conference on Sustainable Coastal Management
in India.
Highlights
·
Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change,
Shri Bhupender Yadav inaugurated the first National Conference on Sustainable
Coastal Management in India in Bhubaneswar today.
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This conference is being organized by the Green Climate Fund
supported project – Enhancing Climate Resilience of India’s Coastal
Communities.
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The objective of the conference is to bring officials from
all 13 coastal states of India under one roof to focus on the three
interrelated themes of coastal and marine biodiversity, climate mitigation and
adaptation and coastal pollution.
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This endeavour is aimed at creating a vibrant network of
stakeholders who will continue to engage with each other on the topics but also
on cross-cutting themes such as coastal governance, technologies and innovation
as well as domestic and international finance.
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“The Indian coastline is of immense strategic, economic and
social importance to the country. Spanning 7,500 kilometres, it is the seventh
longest in the world, and is home to 20 percent of the country’s population.
Three of our four metropolitan cities lie on the coast. There is a great
diversity of ecosystems within our coastal regions that support more than
17,000 species of plants and animals. With the changing climate, we need
to build the resilience of communities living in coastal areas.” said Shri
Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
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“This conference comes at an important time as India has
submitted its revised NDCs and seeks to create multi-sectoral partnerships to
meet these targets” he added
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Speaking on the occasion, Shri. Ashwini Kumar Choubey,
Minister of State for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, said: “Such
conferences are important to bring the conversations of resilience and
sustainability to our country’s coastal areas. This was also envisioned
in the Honourable Prime Minister’s LiFE movement.”
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Sustainable coastal management is recognised as need of the
hour. Data-driven policies and management frameworks, participatory
conservation models, and convergence between stakeholders are the key pillars
for effective coastal management.
·
A programme on Enhancing Climate Resilience of Coastal
Communities is being implemented in partnership with UNDP in the states of
Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Supported by the Green Climate Fund
(GCF), the initiative is integrating ecosystem and community-based approaches
to adaptation into coastal management and planning.
Seminar on Financial Prudence and Awareness for air Warriors
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in news?
In an endeavour to educate and familiarise all Air Warriors on the finer
aspects of financial planning on the personal front, the Indian Air Force on 09
September 2022 organised a day-long Seminar on all relevant current financial
issues. The seminar titled "FINANCIAL PRUDENCE AND AWARENESS FOR AIR
WARRIORS" was organised by IAF in collaboration with RBI at Air Force
Auditorium, New Delhi.
Highlights
· The Seminar sought to empower the Air
Warriors in a manner so as to enable them to take sound and informed financial
decisions in their personal lives.
· The RBI officials conducted talks on
diverse topics ranging from financial awareness, bank frauds, the role of
ombudsmen etc.
· Officials from SBI and other financial
professionals also contributed in this endeavour, giving a multi-faceted
exposure to the Air Warriors.
· Approximately 400 Air Warriors across
all ranks attended the seminar. It was also live-streamed across all Air Force
Units and Formations to ensure maximum outreach irrespective of location.