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The Qutub Minar in Blue Light @World Children’s Day 20 November

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1q2RrHkGSpMOP0wiT7i3XFbkb6Knrdq2bpll4nPDaQExOVHdf42v_sPyN1MUGVH3cLgeFK4DcXQ1xJtcqS5FG8vX_mr3QUB3iAV5M0XJLvkZ9RkCElyGrkyAinzAUK5x9logM0RRsPgCF7OGTwr5-ZfE5OPhOTqni6YSvrnxNY4mWisMC_0Gec1hUfyU/s1022/kutub%20minar%20fial.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="692" data-original-width="1022" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1q2RrHkGSpMOP0wiT7i3XFbkb6Knrdq2bpll4nPDaQExOVHdf42v_sPyN1MUGVH3cLgeFK4DcXQ1xJtcqS5FG8vX_mr3QUB3iAV5M0XJLvkZ9RkCElyGrkyAinzAUK5x9logM0RRsPgCF7OGTwr5-ZfE5OPhOTqni6YSvrnxNY4mWisMC_0Gec1hUfyU/s320/kutub%20minar%20fial.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> Listen To The Future: On the eve of the World’s Children Day, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Prime Minister’s Office (North and South Block), Parliament House, India Gate, UN Offices illuminate in Blue light in solidarity for child rights. The commemorative theme for this year’s World Children’s Day is “Listen to the Future”.

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Listen To The Future: On the eve of the World’s Children Day, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Prime Minister’s Office (North and South Block), Parliament House, India Gate, UN Offices illuminate in Blue light in solidarity for child rights. The commemorative the…

World Childrens Day: Rashtrapati Bhawan in Blue Light @UNICEF

<div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioVjZdcDqjy-i-SKTViJa3FHdXrDCpcHTugs3jEKvibFfpBf2O9Ip2uJQHQ2NDh-hwZhnpB5el_yW66HT8tOqjByLXKO5O5fmXY8On4sw3Grv29mQ9L4kDSOpIYH8HaotELM0ri86c0Bdn5VyVlvxOu1uBonp2ybiIBL6S8tuvGp96y79CgOrGTtQtuyQ/s1089/president%20house-final.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="692" data-original-width="1089" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioVjZdcDqjy-i-SKTViJa3FHdXrDCpcHTugs3jEKvibFfpBf2O9Ip2uJQHQ2NDh-hwZhnpB5el_yW66HT8tOqjByLXKO5O5fmXY8On4sw3Grv29mQ9L4kDSOpIYH8HaotELM0ri86c0Bdn5VyVlvxOu1uBonp2ybiIBL6S8tuvGp96y79CgOrGTtQtuyQ/s320/president%20house-final.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption"><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Listen To The Future: On the eve of the World’s Children Day, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Prime Minister’s Office (North and South Block), Parliament House, India Gate, UN Offices illuminate in Blue light in solidarity for child rights. The commemorative theme for this year’s World Children’s Day is “Listen to the Future”. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">UNICEF highlights the importance of investing in the future.</div></div></td><td class="tr-caption"> </td></tr></tbody></table> </td></tr></tbody></table> </div>

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9th Annual International Day of Yoga Modi in UN

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge-rGWrnOi96Za9l1WPHhrMnw9QZl-p08gBB-quz8j3esmnZrJ6g-a-x2XuSrqcch22waCHZ6X3NRokMIy91l5IV8D1CvWssRFxlxEtRDIDLTu2inZ02S1yc5ieT7Dca7VK8F-f27kLh054mMaWQtOzJEG64RlSE5oYZzWkU4gSdafWyepi8mFc_G2_6E/s640/modi%20yoga.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="9th Annual International Day of Yoga Modi in UN" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge-rGWrnOi96Za9l1WPHhrMnw9QZl-p08gBB-quz8j3esmnZrJ6g-a-x2XuSrqcch22waCHZ6X3NRokMIy91l5IV8D1CvWssRFxlxEtRDIDLTu2inZ02S1yc5ieT7Dca7VK8F-f27kLh054mMaWQtOzJEG64RlSE5oYZzWkU4gSdafWyepi8mFc_G2_6E/w400-h300/modi%20yoga.jpg" title="9th Annual International Day of Yoga Modi in UN" width="400" /></a></div> Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi led the 9th annual International Day of Yoga celebrations on 21 June 2023, at the iconic North Lawn of the UN Headquarters in New York City.The theme for this year is ‘Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’. "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” or "One Earth · One Family · One Future”.The event witnessed an overwhelming response from thousands of yoga enthusiasts from over 135 nationalities, setting a Guinness World Record for participation by maximum number of nationalities in a Yoga session. A video message by UN Secretary-General Mr. Antonio Guterres was played as well.The event was graced by several notable dignitaries and prominent personalities from all walks of life - Diplomats, Officials, Academicians, Health professionals, Technocrats, Industry leaders, Media personalities, Artists, Spiritual leaders and Yoga practitioners; including H.E. Mr. Csaba Korosi, President of the 77th United Nations General Assembly; Mr. Eric Adams, Mayor of New York City; H.E. Ms. Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations and Chair of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group.Prior to the yoga session, Prime Minister paid floral tributes at the bust of Mahatma Gandhi, which was inaugurated in December 2022, during India’s UNSC Presidency. Prime Minister thereafter paid his respects at a Peacekeeping Memorial, also on the North Lawn.

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi led the 9th annual International Day of Yoga celebrations on 21 June 2023, at the iconic North Lawn of the UN Headquarters in New York City.The theme for this year is ‘Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’. "Vasudhaiva Kut…

International Day of Play: Observe Hour of Free Play For play for children's well-being

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In celebrating the bond between parents and children, UNICEF and EkStep Foundation are highlighting the critical role of play for children’s holistic development together with the significant role of parents in a child’s cognitive, social, and emotio…

Air India's Flagship Airbus A350 Lands in Dubai: Marks Internationan Debut

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR_1MNylbQenYt-V698WRjb1mJZW6ygrw4hYR_Hsq1051-vj3nfqQfLqLGg_YW7-pvynQYo6hruO5zBS2jU0KQksuNby_kjCaGjVaGJnMKoa1IuNbOyZg3RIVQLX-hLsIVceyHxgLVhvJesYQIe4WBHAZtfAhp6cFLUivCrs2XpTaFa4Mzf5mhNRBomQA/s3584/air%20india%20air%20bus.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Air India's Flagship Airbus A350 Lands in Dubai: Marks Internationan Debut" border="0" data-original-height="1793" data-original-width="3584" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR_1MNylbQenYt-V698WRjb1mJZW6ygrw4hYR_Hsq1051-vj3nfqQfLqLGg_YW7-pvynQYo6hruO5zBS2jU0KQksuNby_kjCaGjVaGJnMKoa1IuNbOyZg3RIVQLX-hLsIVceyHxgLVhvJesYQIe4WBHAZtfAhp6cFLUivCrs2XpTaFa4Mzf5mhNRBomQA/w400-h200/air%20india%20air%20bus.JPG" title="Air India's Flagship Airbus A350 Lands in Dubai: Marks Internationan Debut" width="400" /></a></div> In a major achievement, Air India’s flagship aircraft marked its international debut and Air India becomes the only carrier to operate the A350 between India and Dubai. Air India, India’s leading global airline, yesterday commenced flights on the busy Delhi-Dubai route using its brand-new Airbus A350-900 aircraft in the airline’s bold new livery. With this, Air India’s flagship aircraft marked its international debut and Air India becomes the only carrier to operate the A350 between India and Dubai.Air India celebrated the occasion with pre-departure ceremonies, with guests at both airports presented with A350 memorabilia.At Dubai airport, Mr Satish Kumar Sivan, Consul General of India, Dubai, Mr Jamal Al Hai, Deputy CEO, Dubai Airport and Mr Mohammed Abdulla Lengawi, Director General, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority lit the ceremonial lamp the inaugurate the aircraft’s first departure from Dubai.Air India’s A350-900 aircraft features a three-class cabin configuration with 316 seats: 28 private Business suites with full-flat beds, 24 Premium Economy seats with extra legroom and other amenities, and 264 spacious Economy seats. All seats on the aircraft feature the latest-generation Panasonic eX3 in-flight entertainment system and HD screens that offer more than 2,200 hours of entertainment content from around the world.Air India started inducting the A350s earlier this year as part of the 470 new aircraft order that Air India placed a year ago. Air India currently operates a total of 72 flights a week to Dubai from five Indian cities, of which 32 flights are from Delhi.

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In a major achievement, Air India’s flagship aircraft marked its international debut and Air India becomes the only carrier to operate the A350 between India and Dubai. Air India, India’s leading global airline, yesterday commenced flights on the bus…

What is Recession: Reason, Personal Financial Planning and More, Lists of Major Global Recessions

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPTkMWukE52PxJfiyDuFrHrJLGx6GpukstZX6mGJK_E7qpFmOmNWxteh0lvTOAzzIMSp0QKnZn1vMYT977sIQ5AdD52g4TMS50R50IYHeOYLunUa8wBXO_zFgcRz9R2T4Y3qItsgXS90R2FqPhh6nLmBXDpKFMnw4EG6CmDBDAkyKptkvc26FhPLtNZX8/s640/recession.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Recession Definition Causes precaution facts in brief" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPTkMWukE52PxJfiyDuFrHrJLGx6GpukstZX6mGJK_E7qpFmOmNWxteh0lvTOAzzIMSp0QKnZn1vMYT977sIQ5AdD52g4TMS50R50IYHeOYLunUa8wBXO_zFgcRz9R2T4Y3qItsgXS90R2FqPhh6nLmBXDpKFMnw4EG6CmDBDAkyKptkvc26FhPLtNZX8/w400-h300/recession.jpg" title="Recession Definition Causes precaution facts in brief" width="400" /></a></div> In a latest update around the globe, according to media reports Japan and United Kingdom (UK) with several contries have unexpectedly slipped into a recession. It has been said that Japan slipped after shrinking for a second quarter due to sluggish domestic demand, on the other hand, the UK slipped into recession with its worst GDP performance in 2023, just months ahead of its general election. Surprisiingly ita has been said that due to these developments,  Japan has lost its spot as the world's third-largest economy, being replaced by Germany.What is Recession?A recession is a significant, widespread, and prolonged downturn in economic activity which are certainly a setback of the particular economy in terms of various factors deciding for economic ground reality. A common rule of thumb is that two consecutive quarters of negative gross domestic product (GDP) growth mean recession, although more complex formulas are also used.In facts, a recession is an economic term that refers to a period of decline in economic activity and it can be measured on various economic indicators such as GDP (Gross Domestic Product), employment rates, and consumer spending typically contract. Recessions can be caused by a variety of factors, and they can have widespread effects on businesses, individuals, and governments.Reasons for a recession can include:Demand Shocks: A sudden decrease in consumer and business spending can lead to reduced demand for goods and services, causing a downturn in economic activity.Supply Shocks: Disruptions in the supply chain, such as natural disasters or geopolitical events, can impact production and lead to economic downturns.Financial Crises: Banking and financial crises, such as the global financial crisis in 2008, can severely impact the stability of financial institutions, leading to a broader economic downturn.High Levels of Debt: Excessive levels of debt, both at the individual and national levels, can contribute to economic instability and trigger a recession.Policy Decisions: Poor economic policy decisions, such as high-interest rates or inadequate fiscal stimulus, can exacerbate economic downturns.Facing a recession can be challenging, but individuals and businesses can take certain precautions to mitigate the impact. Here are some general suggestions:Personal Financial Planning:Recession is unexpected situation and there are so many factos prevails behind it. However, it will be benefecial for us to be alert for our future perspective and make precautions to face the challenges in advance. To survive a cession, we must be attentive for our future and we should build up your emergency fund, pay off your high interest debt, do what you can to live within your means. Apart from these, we should diversify our investments, invest for the long term, be honest with yourself about our risk tolerance, and keep an eye on ourcredit score.Here are some steps which can be useful for us to face the challenges of recession like situation. <ul><li>Build an emergency fund to cover essential expenses.</li><li>Reduce unnecessary expenses and prioritize essential spending.</li><li>Consider diversifying investments to spread risk.</li></ul> Business Precautions:Diversify products or services to adapt to changing market conditions.Manage cash flow effectively and reduce unnecessary expenses.Maintain open communication with employees to foster trust and morale.Government Intervention:Governments may implement fiscal and monetary policies to stimulate economic activity, such as tax cuts, increased government spending, or lowering interest rates.Education and Skills Development:Individuals can invest in education and skills development to enhance employability and adaptability in a changing job market.Seek Professional Advice:Consult financial advisors, economists, or business experts for personalized guidance based on individual or business circumstances.It's important to note that precautions can vary depending on the specific circumstances and the nature of the recession. Government policies, global economic conditions, and other external factors can also play a significant role.Major Global recessions: List The recession is a global economic phenomenon and it will be important to mention here that world has witnessed many recessions which have leshed major impact on the economy of the countries/regions of the world. It is important to note that this is not an exhaustive list, and there have been many other recessions throughout history. <ul><li>The Great Depression (1929-1939): This was the most severe and prolonged economic downturn in modern history, affecting almost every country in the world. It was triggered by the stock market crash of 1929 and exacerbated by protectionist trade policies, deflation, and bank failures.</li><li>The 1973-1975 oil crisis recession: This recession was caused by the Arab oil embargo and the subsequent quadrupling of oil prices. It led to high inflation, shortages of goods, and a decline in economic activity.</li><li>The early 1980s recession: This recession was caused by a combination of factors, including tight monetary policy, high oil prices, and the bursting of the housing bubble. It was a severe downturn, but it was shorter-lived than the Great Depression.</li><li>The early 1990s recession: This recession was caused by a combination of factors, including the savings and loan crisis, the Persian Gulf War, and tight monetary policy. It was a relatively mild recession, but it was notable for its unevenness, with some countries experiencing much deeper downturns than others.</li><li>The Great Recession (2008-2009): This recession was triggered by the subprime mortgage crisis and the subsequent collapse of major financial institutions. It was a severe downturn, but it was shorter-lived than the Great Depression.</li><li>The COVID-19 recession (2020-2021): This recession was caused by the global pandemic and the associated lockdowns and restrictions. It was a sharp but short-lived downturn, and many countries have already recovered.</li></ul>

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In a latest update around the globe, according to media reports Japan and United Kingdom (UK) with several contries have unexpectedly slipped into a recession. It has been said that Japan slipped after shrinking for a second quarter due to sluggish d…

Mann Ki Baat: Why PM Modi Compared the Village Bichharpur as Mini Brazil-Facts You Need To Know

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In the 103rd Episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ telecasted on July 30, 2023, Prime Minister Modi has mentioned the journey of Bichharpur village to become Mini Brazil. Do you know about the story of the village Bichharpur and its journey to become a Mini Braz…

India TV-CNX poll predicts, Modi-led NDA may get clear majority with 318 LS seats, Check Major Party Wise Breakup

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdNyPSskk6gsS1_JZ6vQSX1nZLNJQ5gaOt4oHmVrbF1PpY4AcJvTyCwYa1LpWEk730eQbZDn4cLcjTHXGhEYuNnWoHeq7pkDIhrAtfLWid4j2UbYsxdpaOrX9bhVnjJ2-wbntvFG364Y12LC6mPMVj25FhS3frOxbK073M6orgaHwRJwWjpcmiQIvGv2Q/s359/modi%20with%20bounded%20hands.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="India TV-CNX poll predicts, Modi-led NDA may get clear majority with 318 LS seats" border="0" data-original-height="359" data-original-width="336" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdNyPSskk6gsS1_JZ6vQSX1nZLNJQ5gaOt4oHmVrbF1PpY4AcJvTyCwYa1LpWEk730eQbZDn4cLcjTHXGhEYuNnWoHeq7pkDIhrAtfLWid4j2UbYsxdpaOrX9bhVnjJ2-wbntvFG364Y12LC6mPMVj25FhS3frOxbK073M6orgaHwRJwWjpcmiQIvGv2Q/w374-h400/modi%20with%20bounded%20hands.jpg" title="India TV-CNX poll predicts, Modi-led NDA may get clear majority with 318 LS seats" width="374" /></a></div> According to  India TV-CNX opinion poll projection, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance may score a clear majority with 318 LS seats in a House of 543, if Lok Sabha elections are held now. It is noted that India TV-CNX opinion poll projection, results of which were telecast on the news channel today in its special show "Desh Ki Awaaz". According to the poll prediction, Mamata Banerjee's All India Trinamool Congress may emerge as the third largest party in Lok Sabha with 29 seats this time. The Congress-led opposition combine INDIA may get 175 LS seats, and 'Others' including regional parties and independents, may get 50 seats, according to the projections.Prime Minister Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's strength in Lok Sabha may get reduced from 303 to 290 this time, says the India TV-CNX opinion poll. On the other hand, the main opposition party Congress which has 52 seats, may increase its tally this time to 66, according to the projection. Mamata Banerjee's All India Trinamool Congress may emerge as the third largest party in Lok Sabha with 29 seats this time, up by seven from 22 seats. The ruling YSR Congress party from Andhra Pradesh may emerge as fourth largest party with 18 seats, four less than the 22 seats it won last time. Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) may increase its tally from six at present to eleven, while Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party may raise its tally from one seat at present to ten LS seats, if elections are held now. Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik's Biju Janata Dal may increase its tally from 12 to 13, says the projection. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena (Shinde) may find its strength reduced from twelve to two. The biggest win for Modi will be from Uttar Pradesh, where NDA may win 73 out of 80 Lok Sabha seats, if elections are held now. Opposition alliance INDIA may win the remaining seven seats in UP, says the poll projection.  BJP is going to sweep all 26 LS seats from Gujarat and all five seats from Uttarakhand, while it may win 20 out of 28 LS seats from Karnataka, leaving seven seats for INDIA alliance and one for Janata Dal(S), according to the projection. On the other hand, Congress-led INDIA alliance may sweep all 20 LS seats in Kerala, while in West Bengal, TMC-led INDIA alliance may win 30 out of a total of 42 seats, leaving the remaining 12 seats for NDA. Following is the breakup of LS seat projections Total LS seats - 543,<ul><li>NDA 318,</li><li>INDIA alliance 175,</li><li>Others (including other parties and independents) - 50 seats.</li></ul>NDA includes BJP, AIADMK, Shiv Sena (Shinde), NCP(Ajit), PMK, NDPP, AINRC, NPP, SDF, RLJP,  LJP(R), HAM, Apna Dal, Nishad Party, MNF, AGP and other smaller parties.INDIA alliance includes Congress, TMC, DMK, RJD, JD-U, JMM, NCP(Sharad), Shiv Sena (UBT), National Conference, JKPDP, RSP, IUML, Kerala Congress (M), Samajwadi Party, AAP, Left Front, RLD and other smaller parties.'Others' include Biju Janata Dal, YSR Congress, TDP, Bharat Rashtra Samithi, JD-S, BSP, AIUDF, AIMIM, Akali Dal, DPAP, independents and smaller parties.State-wise break-up:<ul><li>Uttar Pradesh (80): NDA 73, INDIA 7</li><li>Bihar (40):  NDA 24, INDIA 16</li><li>Maharashtra (48): NDA 24, INDIA 24</li><li>Tamil Nadu (39): NDA 9 INDIA 30</li><li>West Bengal (42): NDA 12, INDIA 30</li><li>Karnataka (28): NDA 20, INDIA 7, Others 1</li><li>Gujarat (26): NDA 26, INDIA 0</li><li>Kerala (20): NDA 0, INDIA 20</li><li>Rajasthan (25): NDA 21, INDIA 4</li><li>Andhra Pradesh (25): NDA 0, INDIA 0, Others 25</li><li>Odisha (21): NDA 8, INDIA 0, Others 13</li><li>Madhya Pradesh (29): NDA 24, INDIA 5</li><li>Telangana (17): NDA 6, INDIA 2, Others 9</li><li>Assam (14): NDA 12, INDIA 1, Others 1</li><li>Chhattisgarh (11): NDA 7, INDIA 4</li><li>Jharkhand (14): NDA 13, INDIA 1</li><li>Haryana (10): NDA 8, INDIA 2</li><li>Punjab (13): NDA 0, INDIA 13</li><li>Delhi (7): NDA 5, INDIA 2</li><li>Uttarakhand (5): NDA 5, INDIA 0</li><li>J & K Ladakh (6): NDA 3, INDIA 2, Others 1</li><li>Himachal Pradesh (4): NDA 3, INDIA 1</li><li>Manipur (2): NDA 0, INDIA 2</li><li>Other NE states (9): NDA 9, INDIA 0</li><li>Goa (2): NDA 2 , INDIA 0</li><li>Rest UT seats minus Ladakh (6): NDA 4, INDIA 2</li><li>TOTAL 543, NDA 318, INDIA 175, OTHERS 50.</li></ul>Major party wise breakup:BJP 290, Congress 66, AAP 10, TMC 29, BJD 13, Shiv Sena 9Shinde) 2, Shiv Sena (UBT) 11, Samajwadi Party 4, Bahujan Samaj Party 0, Rashtriya Janata Dal 7, Janata Dal-U 7, DMK 19, AIADMK 8, NCP(Sharad) 4, NCP(Ajit) 2, YSR Congress 18, TDP 7, Left Front 8, BRS 8, Others including independents 30, TOTAL 543 seats.

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According to India TV-CNX opinion poll projection, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance may score a clear majority with 318 LS seats in a House of 543, if Lok Sabha elections are held now. It is noted that India TV-CNX opini…

India reaches 38th spot on World Bank's Logistics Performance Index, Know What is LPI & How It Prepared?

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In a major achievement, India has reached the 38th spot on World Bank's Logistics Performance Index. Certainly the improvement in country's ranked is spectacular. It is noted that the position of India in 2014 was ranked 54th.Prime Minister Narendra …

PM Launched Commemoration of 50 years of Project Tiger: Facts In Brief

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Plnqk_49gPY0Ssu2esz2htAr88pEBUTzingXoJ68HYqjNlfFSKoN9cxHTTyBqFFibG0EN-F25g_U8tgnxH9QuvvND2uWmWD2iaYdgbeS7qrT0nW2eGBSvW5a5uknxvIeZuPHHk8Nsqi3rT2wRWSgZ94dMnK_lxEEcDlYK1OBg_yRgf2hgBAHL7wJ/s558/modi.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="50 years of Project Tiger Projects Facts" border="0" data-original-height="558" data-original-width="426" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Plnqk_49gPY0Ssu2esz2htAr88pEBUTzingXoJ68HYqjNlfFSKoN9cxHTTyBqFFibG0EN-F25g_U8tgnxH9QuvvND2uWmWD2iaYdgbeS7qrT0nW2eGBSvW5a5uknxvIeZuPHHk8Nsqi3rT2wRWSgZ94dMnK_lxEEcDlYK1OBg_yRgf2hgBAHL7wJ/w488-h640/modi.jpg" title="50 years of Project Tiger Projects Facts" width="488" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the program ‘Commemoration of 50 years of Project Tiger’at Mysuru University in Mysuru, Karnataka. On this occassion, Prime Minister remarked on the prestigious moment of the growing tiger population in India and paid respects by giving a standing ovation to the tigers. </div>He said that everyone is witness to the landmark event of Project Tiger completing 50 years today and remarked that its success is not only a moment of pride for India but the entire world. The Prime Minister emphasized that India has not only saved the tiger population from declining but also provided an ecosystem where tigers can flourish. The Prime Minister expressed happiness that India is home to 75% of the world’s tiger population in the 75th year of Indian independence. It is also a coincidence, the Prime Minister continued, that the tiger reserves in India cover 75,000 square kilometers of land and in the past ten to twelve years, the tiger population in the country has increased by 75 percent. The Prime Minister also launched the International Big Cats Alliance (IBCA). He released the publications - ‘Amrit Kaal Ka Vision For Tiger Conservation’, a summary report of the 5th cycle of Management Effectiveness Evaluation of Tiger Reserves, declared tiger numbers and released the summary report of All India Tiger Estimation (5th cycle). He also released a commemorative coin on the completion of 50 years of Project Tiger. Commemoration of 50 years of Project Tiger: Facts In Brief<ol><li style="text-align: justify;">The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the program ‘Commemoration of 50 years of Project Tiger’at Mysuru University in Mysuru, Karnataka</li><li style="text-align: justify;">The Prime Minister also launched the International Big Cats Alliance (IBCA).</li><li style="text-align: justify;">India is home to 75% of the world’s tiger population in the 75th year of Indian independence.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">The tiger reserves in India cover 75,000 square kilometers of land.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">In the past ten to twelve years, the tiger population in the country has increased by 75 percent. </li><li style="text-align: justify;">India has only 2.4 percent of the world’s land area but it contributes toward 8 percent to known global biodiversity. </li><li style="text-align: justify;">India is the largest tiger range country in the world.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">The largest Asiatic elephant range country in the world with nearly thirty thousand elephants.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">India is the largest single-horn rhino country with a population of nearly three thousand. </li></ol><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>

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The Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the program ‘Commemoration of 50 years of Project Tiger’at Mysuru University in Mysuru, Karnataka. On this occassion, Prime Minister remarked on the prestigious moment of the growing tiger population in In…

World Patient Safety Day: Theme, Significance and Much More

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0C0ZurDGbKlIaOHX6Msnr8mmpL6nKVV9_uVHgrhW2xg36yod1KdHKjCCzUReIGXtI2mC3WFZ47DRsmF5vM8mA8jjYemE-CbCgQzYNx2xtJ5aOi4N7Z_GKEo-mnUFow5eFoyY7MolkLXZz75xEuVkOLqSg4fISj5FDmCe-HqACoORctG_OD2JypFzX/s640/Ministry%20of%20Health-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="World Patient Safety Day Theme, Significance and Much More" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0C0ZurDGbKlIaOHX6Msnr8mmpL6nKVV9_uVHgrhW2xg36yod1KdHKjCCzUReIGXtI2mC3WFZ47DRsmF5vM8mA8jjYemE-CbCgQzYNx2xtJ5aOi4N7Z_GKEo-mnUFow5eFoyY7MolkLXZz75xEuVkOLqSg4fISj5FDmCe-HqACoORctG_OD2JypFzX/w400-h300/Ministry%20of%20Health-2.jpg" title="World Patient Safety Day Theme, Significance and Much More" width="400" /></a></div> World Patient Safety Day is observed every year on 17 September 2022 to keep awareness  among the people regarding the safety and care. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt of India observes ‘Patient Safety Day’ 0n 17th September every year. This year the theme of the Patient Safety Day is Medication without Harm.</div>For creating, awareness on patient safety issues among field-level functionaries, MoHFW has organised a week-long “Rogi Kalyan Saptaah” from the 12th – 17th September, wherein all the states, districts, and healthcare facilities organised a series of activities to improve the safety of the healthcare system for everyone including patients and service providers.At the national level, in a function held on 16th September 2022, Shri Rajesh Bhushan, Union Health Secretary released a self-assessment tool, ‘SaQushal- Patient Safety Self-Assessment Tool’ under the existing National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) and also administered the Patient Safety Pledge. The tools have been developed by QPS Division, NHSRC in collaboration with the subject matter experts. The tools would enable the health facilities for self-assessment in matrix of safety and help them to reduce errors.In his address, the Health Secretary emphasised different steps taken by the Government of India to ensure quality and patient safety at public healthcare facilities. He urged the states to undertake baseline assessment of all health facilities and develop a roadmap for having maximum number of health facilities, as NQAS certified.The launch event was followed by national webinar, wherein eminent speakers spoke on multiple facets of patient safety, including medication safety. A series of webinars have been planned over next two days. The first Webinar was inaugurated by Prof (Dr) Atul Goel, Director General of Health Services.The launch event and webinar attracted a large audience with over 850 healthcare professionals from public and private institutions, Mission Directors NHM, senior officials from the Ministry of health and family Welfare, nodal officers and other officials working in the field of Quality and patient safety at states and UTs. Representatives from academic institutions, development partners, NGOs, and International agencies, were also present in the webinar.

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World Patient Safety Day is observed every year on 17 September 2022 to keep awareness among the people regarding the safety and care. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt of India observes ‘Patient Safety Day’ 0n 17th September every yea…

Kejriwal Govt Working For Beautification Of the Azimganj Serai Delhi: Facts In Brief

<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9GDx27F6pLtOkEBF1XTJxegkUddec4paKiaVpJm5659mO0f7WI0L4L7uzJcoxJAEqGP_ZWg0on1oYqmZqP8L16-y6S2eO_afnrLDupiKowvjj3tNi_VX1ws5KfWnVz3q-CPrEaXxS5LT2RRjRpE9sp0g0doU_ojX8mz9PsKy8ApJy0CbIKOMEKoNV/s305/five%20facts%20logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Kejriwal Govt Working For Beautification Of the Azimganj Serai Delhi: Facts In Brief" border="0" data-original-height="235" data-original-width="305" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9GDx27F6pLtOkEBF1XTJxegkUddec4paKiaVpJm5659mO0f7WI0L4L7uzJcoxJAEqGP_ZWg0on1oYqmZqP8L16-y6S2eO_afnrLDupiKowvjj3tNi_VX1ws5KfWnVz3q-CPrEaXxS5LT2RRjRpE9sp0g0doU_ojX8mz9PsKy8ApJy0CbIKOMEKoNV/w400-h308/five%20facts%20logo.jpg" title="Kejriwal Govt Working For Beautification Of the Azimganj Serai Delhi: Facts In Brief" width="400" /></a></div> In a bid to preserve the historical identity of Delhi, the Kejriwal Government is carrying out conservation works across various historical monuments and buildings under its jurisdiction in the capital. In this sequence, now government has opted out the famous Azimganj Serai located in Sunder Nagar, Nizamuddin.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Deputy Chief Minister Shri Manish Sisodia along with the officials of the Delhi Archaeological Department inspected and reviewed the progress of conservation works being done for the restoration of Azimganj Serai located in Sunder Nagar, Nizamuddin. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Azimganj Serai:Facts in Brief </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Azimganj Serai is the earliest Mughal period Serai in Delhi currently standing within the boundary of Delhi Zoo and located in the north of Sunder nursery. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">It is a square structure with a huge courtyard of 111meters x 111 meters with arcaded chambers all around. All four corners of the monument have elegant octagonal bastions.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">The square plan consists of 108 arched cells which are in an advanced stage of deterioration. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Serai clearly stood along the historic grand trunk road with its grand fort-like appearance of high historical and architectural significance.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">What will change after conservation?</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Currently, the Serai stands in isolation within dense vegetation and is not easily accessible to visitors. Its ruinous remains clearly visible from Sunder nursery depict the original context and connectivity of the monument with the old grand trunk road. Azimganj Serai is just 600 meters away from the boundary of the World Heritage Site of Humayun’s tomb.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">The conservation project of the Azimganj Serai aims to revive the lost cultural significance and architectural integrity of the monument. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">The monument has seen a significant loss of architectural features such as chambers, arches and masonry walls in the last fifty years due to loss of connectivity and no maintenance. Conservation works will use traditional materials and craft techniques to preserve the monument in its original state.</div></div>

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In a bid to preserve the historical identity of Delhi, the Kejriwal Government is carrying out conservation works across various historical monuments and buildings under its jurisdiction in the capital. In this sequence, now government has opted out …