Published on: October 21, 2024
Snippets : 21 OCTBER 2024
Snippets : 21 OCTBER 2024
- The Madhya Pradesh government has conferred the Kalidas Samman award for 2023 to city-based artist Raghupathi Bhat, recognizing his significant contributions to painting, especially in reviving the traditional Ganjifa miniature painting. The award, which includes a cash prize of ₹5 lakh and a citation, will be presented at a ceremony in Ujjain on November 12. Ganjifa cards, historically popular in Medieval India, are traditionally hand-painted and primarily circular, with regional varieties such as Sawantwadi Ganjifa from Maharashtra and Mysooru Ganjifa, favored by the Mysore royal family. Bhat, originally from Udupi District in Karnataka, has dedicated his efforts to restoring and promoting Ganjifa art, which holds cultural significance, as seen in the Mysooru Ganjifa style that narrates Hindu scriptures through games. The Kalidas Samman, an annual arts award established in 1980, honors excellence in various artistic fields, having transitioned to recognizing one individual per year after 2008-09.
- The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) has initiated its inaugural Mid-Career Training Programme for civil servants from BIMSTEC nations, running from October 14 to October 25, 2024, in Mussoorie and New Delhi. This two-week program includes 36 civil servants from Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Nepal, Bhutan, and 35 from the Maldives, aiming to enhance governance standards and promote regional cooperation. Key objectives focus on citizen-centric governance models, with training components that emphasize skill development to address modern governance challenges, particularly in digital transformation. Participants will gain practical exposure through field visits to prominent institutions such as the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), along with a cultural excursion to the Taj Mahal. Additionally, a 34th Capacity Building Programme continues for Maldivian civil servants, reinforcing India’s administrative practices and strengthening ties between India and the Maldives.
- The “Industry 5.0 and AI Report” released by BML Munjal University highlights significant insights into the impact of AI on productivity and innovation. Around 44% of organizations report substantial productivity gains, while 21% view AI as a driver of innovation, especially in sectors like finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and marketing. AI is primarily applied in product development (33%), customer service (29%), and trend analysis (19%). However, challenges such as a 34% skills gap hinder AI integration, prompting 31% of organizations to adopt mentorship programs. Additionally, AI has influenced mergers and acquisitions, with 28% benefiting from personalized campaigns, though data privacy remains a concern for 22% of organizations.
- Odisha has started preparing for a possible impact from Cyclone Dana in the coastal areas, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting wind speeds to reach 100 to 120 kmph. Qatar has given the name Dana, meaning a beautiful, precious pearl in Arabic.
- Dilraj Singh and Sharda Nand Tiwari scored a brace each as the Indian junior men’s hockey team continued its winning run, defeating Great Britain 6-4 in a high-scoring game at the Sultan of Johor Cup in Johor
- McLaren’s Lando Norris edged Red Bull’s Max Verstappen for the pole position at the United States Grand Prix. The latter won the sprint race earlier in the day to stretch his lead over Norris to 54 points with six Grands Prix and two more sprint races left in the season. Verstappen is chasing his fourth consecutive championship, Norris his first.
- The 15th ITU Kaleidoscope Academic Conference, themed “Innovation and Digital Transformation for a Sustainable World”, will begin from tomorrow (October 21, 2024) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marking a significant milestone in global telecommunications research and standards development. Organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), this prestigious event runs from October 21 to 23, 2024, and brings together the brightest minds in academia, industry, and government to discuss cutting-edge developments in 5G, AI, IoT, quantum communications, and other transformative technologies. Kaleidoscope 2024 stands out as a key platform for fostering innovation and collaboration in digital transformation and telecommunications.
- INS Trikand and Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft, participated in the Indo-Oman bilateral naval exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr with the Royal Navy of Oman Vessel Al Seeb off Goa from 13 to 18 October 24
- Dr Jitendra Singh releases first of its kind, largest ICMR-India Diabetes ‘INDIAB’ Study, all-India survey’s Jammu related data on prevalence of Diabetes in Jammu region
- On October 21, 2024, the Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports will launch the eShram-One Stop Solution in New Delhi, aligning with the recent Budget Announcement aimed at developing eShram as a comprehensive resource for unorganized labor. This initiative will serve as a mediator, providing unorganized workers with easy access to various government schemes and enhancing their awareness of available social sector programs. The eShram-One Stop Solution seeks to integrate beneficiary information across all social security and welfare schemes through a single platform, facilitating the effective identification and implementation of these programs while ensuring maximum saturation. Since its launch on August 26, 2021, eShram has successfully enrolled over 30 crore unorganized workers, reflecting its widespread appeal and demonstrating the government’s commitment to supporting the nation’s unorganized labor force
