Tamil Nadu assembly passes Bill allowing 12-hour work days, DMK allies
Tamil Nadu assembly passes
Bill allowing 12-hour work days, DMK allies
Why In News
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The
Act's provisions to extend the mandatory working hours from 8 hours to 12 hours
have been the main point of contention for the opposition, with concerns raised
about worker's work-life balance.
Key Points
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The
passage of the Factories (Amendment) Act 2023 in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, which
provides for flexible work hours for employees in factories, is reportedly
facing opposition from political parties, including DMK allies.
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The
Act’s provisions to extend the mandatory working hours from 8 hours to 12 hours
have been the main point of contention for the opposition, with concerns raised
about worker welfare, safety, and work-life balance.
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The
Industries Minister Thangam Thennarasu stated that the total working hours
would remain unchanged. However, workers would have the option to work four
days a week and take three days off, which could benefit women workers.
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The
Labour Welfare Minister C V Ganesan also mentioned that the three days off
would be paid leave, and the existing rules regarding leaves, overtime, and
salaries would remain the same. The government would take action against any
factories that forced their employees to work against their will.
Wing Commander Deepika Misra is first IAF woman officer to receive gallantry award
Wing Commander Deepika Misra
is first IAF woman officer to receive gallantry award
Why In News
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Wing
Commander Deepika Misra has made history as the first female Air Force officer
to receive a gallantry medal.
Key Points
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Wing
Commander Deepika Misra has made history as the first female Air Force officer
to receive a gallantry medal.
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She
was awarded the Vayu Seva Medal for gallantry by the President of India on
Independence Day in the previous year, and recently received the award from the
Air Chief Marshal of the Indian Air Force at an investiture ceremony in New
Delhi.
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In
August 2021, Wing Commander Deepika Mishra was assigned the task of carrying
out Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief operations following flash
floods in northern Madhya Pradesh.
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Despite
adverse weather conditions, including strong winds and the approaching night,
she was the sole individual to arrive at the disaster site that same evening.
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Her
courageous actions and dedication to duty helped rescue 47 individuals, and as
a result, she became the first female Air Force officer to be honored with a
gallantry award, the Vayu Seva Medal for gallantry, which she received at an
investiture ceremony in New Delhi from Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari.
NHAI to Develop 10,000 km of Optic Fibre Cables Across India by FY 2025
NHAI to Develop 10,000 km of
Optic Fibre Cables Across India by FY 2025
Why In News
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The
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced plans to develop an
integrated network of around 10,000 kilometers of optic fiber cables (OFC)
infrastructure across India by the fiscal year 2025.
Key Points
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The
project will be implemented by NHAI’s special purpose vehicle, National
Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML), which will create utility
corridors along the national highways to develop the OFC infrastructure.
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The
OFC network will provide internet connectivity to remote regions in India and
facilitate the country’s transition to modern telecommunication technologies
such as 5G and 6G.
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Pilot
tracks for the development of digital highways have already been identified by
NHAI, with the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway and Hyderabad-Bangalore corridor
included in the plan.
NHAI targets to complete OFC infrastructure project in a
year
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The
OFC infrastructure development project is already underway, with a goal to
complete it within a year. The OFC network will be leased out on a fixed-rate
allocation system on an open-for-all basis through a web portal to eligible
users. An official OFC allotment policy is being finalised in consultation with
the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and the Department of
Telecommunications (DoT).
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The
development of digital highways in India is expected to expedite the country’s
digital transformation and have a catalytic effect on its growth and
development.