NMDC will be presented the PRSI Awards in 2022
The National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. (NMDC) swept the Public Relations Society of India’s (PRSI) Public Relations Awards 2022, taking first place in four categories. Shri V Srinivas Goud, Telangana Minister of Prohibition and Excise, Sports and Youth Services, Tourism and Culture, gave the award to NMDC’s Shri Praveen Kumar, ED (Personnel) and Shri Ch. Srinivasa Rao, DGM (Corporate Communications) on behalf of the Navratna PSU. On behalf of the Navratna PSU, Shri Srinivasa Rao, DGM (Corporate Communications), accepted the honours.
KEY POINTS:
- The award was given to the mining company for its Corporate Website, Annual Report, Newsletter Layout and Design, and CSR Corporate Video.
- Shri V Srinivas Goud, the Telangana State Minister, praised the PR industry’s efforts in creating an informed community and congratulated the awardees.
- The conference, which marked the PRSI Hyderabad Chapter’s Golden Jubilee, included participatory and thought-provoking workshops on the theme of Emerging Trends in Modern Public Relations.
- NMDC Chairman and Managing Director Shri Sumit Deb praised his Corporate Communication team, saying, The team has done a wonderful job in creating a unique brand voice for NMDC and building deeper relationships with stakeholders.
NMDC’s resolve to expand and contribute to nation building has been bolstered by its efforts to build a robust network in-house, with the media, and with the general public.
IMPORTANT TAKEAWAYS:
- Shri V Srinivas Goud: Telangana State Minister
- NMDC Chairman and Managing Director: Shri Sumit Deb
As Co-Chair, Ashwin Yardi, CEO of Capgemini India, joins the UNICEF YuWaah Board
YuWaah (Generation Unlimited India) in India announced today that Ashwin Yardi, CEO of Capgemini in India, has joined the organisation, starting immediately, alongside Yasumasa Kimura, UNICEF Representative, as being the co -chair of the organisation.
KEY POINTS:
- The YuWaah Board would now serve as a decision-making body, with the majority of founding partners and board members providing time and resources to help the YuWaah Secretariat with money and functional expertise.
- They will play a critical role in influencing YuWaah’s long-term strategy and execution, as well as actively crafting shared-value partnerships with governments and the private sector to genuinely establish a collaborative platform.
- YuWaah has set a lofty goal of enlisting 300 young people as changemakers. Bold strategies and quick actions will be required to achieve this goal.
- The new YuWaah Board will work to provide the essential tools and assistance to youth in India, particularly those who are most marginalised, so that they can effectively traverse the challenges of the twenty-first century.
Every year, four YPAT members join the board of directors to ensure that their community is well-represented..
Rajiv Kumar, Niti Aayog’s vice chairman resigns from his post
The government-run organisation, Niti Aayog’s Vice Chairperson, Rajiv Kumar has resigned due to a government order. Suman Bery, an economist, will take over as the new head of the planning agency.
KEY POINTS:
- The government has authorised Rajiv Kumar’s resignation and Suman Bery’s appointment, according to an order issued by the Cabinet Appointments Committee. Rajiv Kumar will be relieved of his duties, according to the ruling.
- The reason for Rajiv Kumar’s resignation was not stated in the order.
- After Arvind Panagariya resigned from the job in August 2017 to return to academia, Rajiv Kumar, an economist, was named vice chairman of the Niti Aayog.
BACKGROUND
Suman Bery
- Suman Bery previously worked for the National Council of Applied Economic Research in New Delhi as director-general (chief executive).
- He also served on the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council, the Statistical Commission, and the Technical Advisory Committee on Monetary Policy of the Reserve Bank of India.
- Suman Bery formerly worked for the World Bank in Washington before joining the NCAER.
- Macroeconomics, financial markets, and public debt management are among his specialties, with a concentration on Latin America.
25 April: World Malaria Day 2022
Every year on April 25th, World Malaria Day is commemorated to raise awareness about this life-threatening disease that continues to be a menace to humanity. Malaria affects over half of the world’s population, with the chances of people living in poor nations catching the disease being substantially higher.
KEY POINTS:
- Malaria is spread through the female Anopheles mosquito’s bite (which is infected with the malaria-causing plasmodium parasite).
- Malaria affects over half of the world’s population, with the chances of people living in poor nations catching the disease being substantially higher.
- According to WHO figures, as many as 241 million people would be affected with this deadly disease in 2020, with the majority of cases occurring in Africa.
- Despite the fact that the WHO states that malaria is a curable and preventable disease with proper treatment, many people continue to die due to a lack of competent healthcare.
BACKGROUND:
The day grew out of African Malaria Day. Since 2001, African governments have observed Malaria Day. However, it was only in 2007, during the World Health Organization’s 60th session, that it was recommended to designate Africa Malaria Day as World Malaria Day in order to recognise the disease’s global impact. In 2008, the inaugural World Malaria Day was observed.
IMPORTANCE AND THEME:
- The day is commemorated to raise awareness about this life-threatening disease and to encourage people to work together to combat it.
- By organising money raisers for the campaign, the day also allows new donors to join the fight against Malaria.
- It also intends to bring together research and educational organisations so that any scientific advances achieved in the disease can be shared.
- On this day, many organisations and people donate money to Malaria research programmes.
- Events and seminars are held to raise awareness of the condition, its treatment, and preventative actions that can be performed.
The theme for World Malaria Day this year is “Harness innovation to reduce the malaria disease burden and save lives”.
24 April: International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace 2022
On December 12, 2018, the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace was established. To promote and maintain the UN’s three pillars of peace and security, development, and human rights, it is critical to preserve the values of multilateralism and international cooperation that underpin the UN Charter and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
KEY POINTS:
- To address the rising challenges of protectionism and isolationism, the international norms and rules-based system that have guided states for seven decades must rise to the occasion.
- Climate change, geopolitical conflicts, humanitarian and migration crises are global concerns that cut beyond states’ beliefs and interests, necessitating collective attention and action.
- The political and socioeconomic landscape, as well as inter-state interactions, have all been influenced by technological growth.
BACKGROUND:
- By a recorded vote of 144 in favour to 2 against, the General Assembly adopted the resolution “International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace” (A/RES/73/127) on December 12, 2018.
- The General Assembly, through that text, invites all United Nations Member States, observers, and organisations to observe the International Day in a proper manner and to disseminate the benefits of multilateralism and diplomacy for peace, including through educational and public awareness-raising activities.
Maharashtra is first state in India to launch a bus service with a totally digital ticketing system
Maharashtra State Environment Minister Aditya Thackeray inaugurated the tap-in tap-out service on the Gateway of India to Churchgate route in an effort to make commuting across Mumbai easier. Aditya Thackeray stated during the event that Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) is India’s first fully digital bus service.
KEY POINTS:
- In a few days, all 10 buses on this route will be equipped with this technology, which will eventually be expanded to all 438 routes.
- According to Lokesh Chandra, BEST’s General Manager (GM), this is the country’s first-ever 100 percent digital bus service, with the goal of increasing the digitalisation of the bus ticketing system.
- It provides travellers with comfort and convenience because they can tap-in using their smart card or the ‘Chalo’ app on their cellphones.
- If the tourist taps out using the app, they will receive a receipt on their phone, and if they used the smart card, they will be able to collect their ticket.
International Delegate’s Day 2022: 25 April
Every year on April 25th, the world celebrates International Delegates Day. This day is commemorated to increase awareness of the function of Member States‘ representatives and delegates at the United Nations.
The United Nations is brought to life by delegates. This organisation would not exist if it weren’t for them. They work with their home countries to establish agreements and cooperate. Some establish coalitions, while others try to reach a compromise. In this sense, they exemplify the UN’s commitment to multilateralism.
Delegates attend United Nations meetings to represent their countries. The delegates speak and vote on behalf of their country at the UN General Assembly and other fora, such as the UN Security Council, unless a higher-ranking politician is present. The delegates are chosen by their respective governments. As a result, they act in the best interests of the government they work for.
BACKGROUND:
- The first day of the San Francisco Conference, also known as the United Nations Conference on International Organization, is commemorated on International Delegates Day.
- Delegates from fifty countries met in San Francisco for the first meeting on April 25, 1945.
- Following the devastation of WWII, they came together to form an organisation that would restore world peace and enforce rules on the post-war world order.
The General Assembly, in resolution 73/286 dated 2 April 2019, recalls the accomplishments of the San Francisco Conference and declares 25 April as International Delegates Day.
Posoco ties up with IIT Delhi for research
Power System Operation Corp. Ltd.’s (Posoco) Northern Regional Load Despatch Centre signed a memorandum of understanding with Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT Delhi) to encourage research on issues relating to India’s power sector and strengthen interaction between academia and industry.
KEY POINTS:
- The partnership’s goals are to improve academia-industry interaction with the goal of knowledge sharing and capacity building through collaboration, as well as to promote research on topics related to India’s power sector, such as data sciences or data analytics, ancillary services for grid operations, short-term demand and RE forecasting using artificial intelligence and machine learning, dynamic security assessment, phasor measurement, and unit analytics, among others.
- Posoco, a state-owned company, is in charge of the national energy grid’s secure and integrated operations. The National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) is one of five regional load despatch centres (RLDCs).
- India wants to increase its focus on clean energy, with the government aiming for net-zero carbon emissions by 2070 and intermediate goals through 2030.
