Telangana Affairs
Drought-prone Wanaparthy inTelanganaand terror-hit Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir are witnessing an aroma revolution. Eight labs, including Hyderabad-based Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP) regional node, are part of the aroma mission.Lavender is being cultivated in Kashmir, while farmers grow lemongrass in thousands of hectares in Telangana.
CIMAP-Hyderabad scientists said they have been cultivating lemongrass as the agro-Climate in the Deccan region suits it. CIMAP-Hyderabad has been distributing lemongrass slips (Krishna variety) to the farmers of tribal hamlets like Chekuruchettu tanda in Wanaparthy district.
Currently, India imports 182 tonnes of lemongrass oil annually. Initially, the target of aroma mission was only 5,500 hectares, but now it has been increased multifold due to good response.
National and International Affairs
New Initiative by Election Commission
The Commission launched a new initiative on August 26, 2021 in order to reach out to new voters through sending them a customized letter alongside a voter identification card.
Highlights:
Initiative was launched by Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra and Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar.
Under the new initiative, a package would be sent to new voters which will encompass voter information for new voters alongside with a congratulatory letter except a pledge for moral voting.
Avani Lekhara won medal in womens 10m Air Rifle Standing (SH1) event
She is a 19-year-old Lekhara and created a record at Paralympics by equalling the world record of Ukraines Iryna Shchetnik.
Iryna Shchetnik had a record score of 249.6 in 2018.
Avani became the first Indian woman to win first gold medal at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.
India has won 19 medals so far across all 11 editions of Tokyo Paralympics Games since 1960. It comprises of 5 gold, 8 silver, and 6 bronze.
Survey on India Dimension – INDIAsize
The Ministry of Textile and National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) launched an India dimension survey, to do away with the size confusion. It has been titled as INDIAsize. The survey used to be formally launched on August 26, 2021.
Highlights:
This initiative was once launched with the intention of introducing a new standardised dimension chart in ready-to-wear garb zones in India.
This project used to be introduced in February 2019. However, it was delayed because of covid-19 pandemic.
New sizing chart will include a measurement identification number. It will be created by mapping, categorising and defining the physique measurement and type.
Ease 4.0 by Finance Ministry
FM unveiled the 4th version of Public Sector Bank (PSB) Reforms Agenda EASE 4.0.
Highlights:
PSB reforms agenda EASE (Enhanced Access and Service Excellence) was launched primarily based on the pointers made by PSB Whole Time Directors (WTDs) and senior executives in PSB Manthan in November 2017.
It encapsulates a synergistic method to make certain prudent and smooth lending, better purchaser service, simplified and superior credit, and robust Governance and HR practices.
The Reforms Agenda is pursued thru a unique Reforms Index that enabled objective evaluation of Growth on all key areas in PSBs viz., governance, prudential lending, hazard management, technology- and data-driven Banking, and outcome-centric HR as properly as more advantageous in the wider financial ecosystem.
EASE 1.0 was launched for FY 2019 and the 2d version for FY 2020.
The fourth edition EASE four objectives similar to the agenda of customer-centric digital transformation and deeply embed digital and statistics into PSBs approaches of working.