Union Minister Amit Shah Launches ‘Bharat Organics’ brand of National Cooperative
Organics Ltd
Union Minister Amit Shah, Ministry of Cooperation launched the ‘Bharat Organics’ brand of National
Cooperative Organics Limited (NCOL), a newly
established cooperative body to promote organic
produce.
The brand was launched during the one-day National
Symposium on ‘Promoting Organic Products
through Cooperatives’ organised by NCOL, in New
Delhi, Delhi.
Union Minister Amit Shah also launched the NCOL’s
logo, website, brochure, and membership certificates
to 5 cooperative societies.
Key Points:
- Union Cabinet under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the formation of
National Cooperative Organics Limited (NCOL) on January 11, 2023.
- Functions:NCOL aims to increase the profit for organic farmers and cover the entire supply chain of
organic products through cooperative networks by undertaking the following activities to benefit organic
farmers.
- NCOL will undertake aggregation, certification, production, testing, procurement, storage, processing,
branding, packaging, labeling, and marketing of the organic products.
About the National Cooperative Organics Ltd (NCOL):
Chairman – Meenesh Shah
Headquarters – Anand, Gujarat
Established – January 2023
IICA & FSR Global Collaborates on Energy SectorIICA & FSR Global Collaborates
on Energy Sector
- Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and FSR
Global, an initiative of the Florence School of
Regulation (FSR), signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) to promote collaboration in
academia and research on regulatory issues of the energy
sector
- The MoU aims to explore innovative strategies and
enhance operational capabilities in the field of energy
regulation and power management both in India and
worldwide.
- The MoU also facilitates and promotes a deeper
understanding of the energy sector and its regulation
- IICA and FSR Global will jointly offer capacity-building, research, and advisory services across different
facets of the energy sector.
WHO’s Global TB Report 2023: Globally 7.5mn People were Diagnosed with TB in
2022
According to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Tuberculosis (TB) Report 2023, 7.5 million
people across the globe were newly diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) in 2022, the highest ever since
records began in 1995.
However, it also highlights a positive global recovery in TB diagnosis and treatment services in 2022,
indicating a reversal of the negative impact caused
by COVID-19 disruptions
Key Points:
- India, Indonesia, and the Philippines, responsible
for over 60% of the global decline in new TB cases
in 2020 and 2021, surpassed 2019 levels of
diagnosis in 2022.
- Globally, an estimated 10.6 million people
developed TB in 2022, up from best estimates of
10.3 million in 2021 and 10.0 million in 2020.
- Most people who developed TB were in the
WHO regions of South-East Asia (46%),
Africa (23%) and the Western Pacific (18%)
- TB-related deaths in 2022, including those with HIV (Human immunodeficiency Viruses), were 1.3
million, a decrease from 1.4 million in 2021.
TB remains the leading cause of death among people with HIV
- COVID-19 disruptions led to nearly half a million additional TB deaths during the 2020-2022 period
- In 2022, 410,000 people developed multidrug-resistant TB(MDR-TB) or rifampicin-resistant TB(RRTB); only 2 in 5 accessed treatment.
The report noted that MDR-TB remains a public health crisis
India & Netherland Signed MoI to Regulate Medical Products; Indian Delegates
Participated in WLPF 2023
India and Netherlands signed a Memorandum of
Intent (MoI) for cooperation on medical product
regulation and enhance the quality of medical
products and health care services for both the
nations, at the Hague, Netherlands.
The MoI was signed during the meeting between
Bhagwant Khuba, Minister of State (MoS),
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers(MoC&F) of
India and Ernst Kuipers, Minister of Health,
Welfare and Sports of Netherlands.
During his visit, Bhagwant Khuba, MoS, MoC&F
led Indian delegation to participate in the 2nd
World Local Production Forum (WLPF 2023) held in the Hague, from 6th to 8th November 2023.
Maharashtra leads ‘Q2FY24’ Mutual Fund Investments in India: AMFI Data
According to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), Maharashtra emerged as the
leader in mutual fund investments in India during July-September Quarter-Fiscal Year 2024(Q2FY24) with a
substantial equity asset of Rs 7.47 lakh crore out of the industry’s total equity asset of Rs 25.85 lakh crore.
It is followed by Gujarat and Karnataka holding equity assets of Rs 2.21 lakh crore and Rs 1.99 lakh crore
respectively.
They have surpassed Delhi (ranked 4th), whose equity asset dropped to Rs 1.94 lakh crore.
Key Points:
- Gujarat and Karnataka accounted for 8.5% and 7.7% of the overall
industry equity asset, while Delhi lagged behind at 7.5%
- With an equity asset of Rs 1.66 lakh crore, Uttar Pradesh (UP) secured
the 5th position, surpassing West Bengal (Rs 1.65 lakh crore) and Tamil
Nadu (Rs 1.23 lakh crore).
- In terms of Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) inflows, Gujarat
contributed significantly, accounting for 7% with inflows of around Rs
1200 crore
- Punjab made a strong comeback, securing the 12th position with an
equity asset of Rs 45,149 crore, surpassing Telangana and Kerala, which
recorded assets of Rs 44,879 crore and Rs 44,076 crore respectively
Eco Warrior Awards 2023: India’s 1st Dedicated Awards
Show For Indian Forest Service Officers
India’s first ever dedicated award show for Indian Forest Service
Officers, the Eco Warrior Awards 2023, was held in New Delhi,
Delhi to honour exceptional individuals and initiatives that have
made significant contributions to environmental conservation and
sustainable practices.
The awards were distributed by the Union Minister
Bhupender Yadav, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate
Change (MoEFCC).
The Minister of State (MoS), Ashwini Kumar Choubey,
MoEFCC was the Guest of Honour.
Indian Army is Set to Induct Hermes 900 Starliner Drones of Israel
Indian Army (IA) is set to induct the Hermes 900 Starliner drone a Multi-role, Medium Altitude Long
Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aircraft System(UAS) from Israel-based defence company Elbit Systems to
boost surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities.
Key Points:
- Elbit Systems in partnership with Adani Aerospace
and Defence manufactures the complete carbon
composite aerostructures for Hermes 900 Starliner in
Hyderabad(Telangana)
- Hermes 900 Starliner is capable of carrying a
maximum payload of 450 kg, attaining an altitude
of 30,000 ft and it can also fly continuously for up to
36 hours.
- Hermes 900 Starliner is the first and only NATO’s
Standardized Agreement 4671(NATO STANAG
4671) certified MALE UAS to operate in civilian airspace.
World Quality Week 2023- November 6 to 10
World Quality Week (WQW) is annually observed across the globe on the 2nd week of November to
recognise the achievements of quality professionals, reflect on the successes and challenges of the past year,
and share best practices for ensuring quality in all areas of lives.
WQW 2023 is observed from 6 to 10 November 2023.
The theme of WQW 2023 is “Quality: realising your competitive potential“.
WQW is a flagship brand awareness campaign of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI).
Key Points:
- The Chartered Quality Institute (CQI), a business entity in
London, the United Kingdom (UK), observed the 2nd Thursday of
November every year as World Quality Day.
- In 2021, the CQI expanded the one-day event of quality
management “World Quality Day” into a week-long celebration
“World Quality Week”.
About Chartered Quality Institute (CQI):
The CQI is the professional body for experts in improving product,
project, and service quality and is incorporated by Royal Charter.
President– Lord Jamie Lindsay
Headquarters– London, The United Kingdom(UK)
Established in– 1919