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[Newsbits] 22.07.2023

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Violation Reporting Portal

Violation Reporting Portal
News
Portal launched
What
Violation-reporting.in
Online portal to report violations
Of e-cigarette ban
Under the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (PECA) Act
Union government banned sale of e-cigarettes in 2019
E-cigarettes are battery operated devices
Devices heat substance in
Liquid state
Solid state
Substance contains
Nicotine
Other flavours
Creates aerosol
Inhaled by user
Why
Despite the ban
E-commerce sites continue to sell e-cigarettes
Products sold to children
Below 18 years of age
Who
Launched by Health Ministry

Odisha Interest Subsidy-Subvention Scheme

Odisha Interest Subsidy Subvention Scheme
News
Odisha Cabinet approved
Interest Subsidy-Subvention scheme
What
State sector scheme
For farmers
How
Provision of interest-free crop loans
Up to Rs. 1 lakh to farmers
On loans from Rs.1 lakh to Rs.3 lakh
2% interest would be charged
Rates applicable retrospectively
From April 1, 2022
Allocation of funds
Rs. 5,700 crore
Who
Odisha government
Facts
KALIA Scheme
Stands for Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation
Odisha's flagship program for farmers
Provided interest free crop loans
Up to a limit of Rs.50,000
Launched in 2019

New Global Parliamentary Pact

New Global Parliamentart Pact
News
Conclusion of new Global Parliamentary Pact
At recent Global Parliamentary Summit
What
Global commitment to transform
Agrifood system
Highlights
Work towards more
Sustainable agrifood system
Inclusive agrifood system
Equitable agrifood system
Resilient agrifood system
Conducive to realization of right to adequate food for all
Calls for greater participation
Involvement of parliaments to strengthen
Political commitment
Concrete initiatives
Legislation
Partnerships
Budget allocation
Calls for measuring progress
Reporting on efforts towards agrifood systems transformation
Including initiatives undertaken
Including laws adopted
Calls on international partners
Donors to support these efforts
Request to Committee on World Food Security
Establish mechanism for representation of parliamentarians fighting
Hunger
Malnutrition
For a Third Global Parliamentary Summit
To be organized no later than 2026
Requests to FAO
Assist in further development of technical ways
To support implementation of the Pact
Such as reviewing existing data collection and reporting systems
Exploring ways to develop global reports
Facilitating support and cooperation among parliamentarians
Supporting awareness raising and capacity development activities
Why
To make food
Sustainable
Accessible to all
Where
At the 2nd Global Parliamentary Summit against Hunger and Malnutrition
Held in Chile
Participation from
Some 200 Parliamentarians
Representatives from 64 countries
Facts
1st Global Parliamentary Summit
Held in Spain, 2018
Followed by a series of
Virtual Parliamentary Dialogues

Tankai Method

Tankai Method
News
Ministry of Culture and Indian Navy
Signed MoU to revive Tankai method
Project implementation and execution
Overseen by Indian Navy
What
2,000-year old shipbuilding technique
Also known as 'stitched shipbuilding method'
Pros
Increased flexibility
Improved durability
Less susceptibility to damage
From sandbars
From shoals
Significance
Stitched ships are
Of cultural significance in India
Historically important
Role in preservation of traditional craftsmanship
Played important role in
Trade
Exploration
Cultural exchange
Post-arrival of Europeans
Shipbuilding techniques changed
Art of stitched shipbuilding survived
In some coastal areas
How
Wooden planks are stitched together
Instead of being nailed together

V C Yeshwant Ghadge Sundial Memorial

V C Yeshwant Ghadge Sundial Memorial
News
Unveiling of V.C Yeshwant Ghadge Sundial Memorial
What
Memorial dedicated to
Indian troops in Italian Campaign
Second World War involvement
More than 50,000 soldiers
5,782 martyred soldiers
Commemorated across 40 Commonwealth War Graves in Italy
Victoria Crosses awarded in Italy
6 awarded to Indian soldiers
Features
Live sundial
Bears the motto
"Omines Sub Eodem Sole"
Translates to "We all live under the same sun"
Who
Unveiled by
Commune of Monotone
Italian Military historians
Dedicated to Yeshwant Ghadge
Recipient of Victoria Cross
Highest gallantry award
Presented to British and Commonwealth forces
Served in
5th Mahratta Light Infantry
British Indian Army
Killed in action
Fighting in Upper Tiber Valley
Where
Montone, Perugia, Italy

ONDC Academy

ONDC Academy
News
Launched ONDC Academy
What
Repository of online
Training material for merchants
How
Stored on
ONDC website
YouTube
Takes assistance from
National Stock Exchange (NSE)
Provides interactive learning
Content for sellers
Help manage e-commerce operations
Content for seller network participants
Help manage e-commerce operations
Who
Launched by
Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)
Government-backed e-commerce protocol
Network based on
Open protocol
Enable local commerce
Across segments
Mobility
Grocery
Food order and delivery
Hotel booking
Travel
To be discovered by
Any network-enabled application
Conceived as counter-weight
Against large e-retail firms
Against quick commerce firms
Against ride-hailing firms

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