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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS 11 June 2022
New Guidelines To Protect Interests Of Consumer
- The Union Government has notified new guidelines for fair advertising to protect interests of the consumer from misleading publicity of the product and service.
- These guidelines have come into effect from today.
- These guidelines will not only safeguard the interest of the consumer, but also make industry understand about the genuinity of the advertisements so that it can refrain itself from doing misleading publicity.
- if any product and advertisement is found to be violating these guidelines, they will face strict action by Central Consumer Protection Authority, CCPA.
- While talking about the actions CCPA took in recent times, since the inception of the authority, around 113 notices have been sent to either manufacturer or advertiser for misleading publicity.
Coal Ministry: Action Plan Document For 2022-23
- Coal Ministry has finalized Action Plan Document for the year 2022-23.
- The Action Plan broadly focuses on 15 crucial areas including Grey Hydrogen, Energy Transition, Restructuring Coal Mines, Provident Fund Organisation, Coal evacuation, Regulatory Mechanism for Coal and Coal Pricing Reforms.
- This is for the second time that an agenda document for the year has been brought out in the form of a compilation.
- It has been provided to all senior functionaries who have been given the responsibility of steering these focus areas through the year with regular monitoring and appraisals.
- The areas covered step-up the major reforms done in the last few years and also give direction for covering and meeting the existing and the emerging challenges of the coal sector.
- The Action Plan covers the entire gamut of areas for steering the Coal Sector into new technologies while focusing on the core competence of increasing production targets.
- Coking Coal Mission had been launched by the Ministry for enhancement of coking coal production from 45 Million Tonnes in 2020-21 to 140 MTs by 2029-30 which includes 105 MTs from Coal India Limited.
PM Modi Visits Gujarat’s Tribal Region Navsari
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth 3,050 crore rupees in the tribal region of Navsari in South Gujarat. This includes the inauguration of seven projects, foundation stone laying for 12 projects and Bhumi Pujan of 14 projects.
- These projects will help in improving water supply in the region, along with boosting connectivity and enhancing ease of living.
- Prime Minister Modi is on a day long visit to his home state as a part of ‘Gujarat Gaurav Abhiyan’.
- The Prime Minister performed the Bhumi Pujan of 13 water supply projects for residents of Tapi, Navsari and Surat districts worth 961 crore rupees.
- He also performed the Bhumi Pujan of a Medical College in Navsari district to be built at the cost of 542 crore rupees, which will provide affordable and quality health care to the people of this region.
- The Prime Minister also inaugurated the Madhuban Dam based Astol regional water supply project, built at the cost of around 586 crore rupees. It is a marvel of water supply engineering skills.
- He has also inaugurated ‘Nal Se Jal’ projects worth 163 crore rupees on this occasion. These projects will provide clean and adequate drinking water supply to the residents of Surat, Navsari, Valsad and Tapi districts.
110th International Labour Conference
- Labour and Employment Minister Bhupender Yadav said that India has introduced technology and simplified systems in the recent years with the objectives that each worker enjoys dignity and choice of employment with social security.
- Addressing the Plenary Session of 110th International Labour Conference at Geneva, Mr Yadav said, Government is providing a unique Universal Account Number to each worker to act as a portable identity for continued enjoyment of rights at work.
- During Covid-19, India not only provided free vaccination to its entire population, but also extended free delivery of food and food-grains, health services and assured employment.
- Cash transfers were made directly to bank accounts of two hundred million women during Covid-19 pandemic period.
- About 32 lakh street vendors were provided collateral free loans to help them resume their businesses under SVANidhi Scheme.
Awards For Excellence In District Skill Development
- The 2nd edition of Awards for Excellence in District Skill Development Planning, DSDP was organised in New Delhi where the top 30 districts were awarded for their innovative best practices in skill development in the region.
- Rajkot in Gujarat, Cachar in Assam and Satara in Maharashtra ranked top three among all participating districts. District Collectors, District Magistrates and other representatives from across 30 states attended the award ceremony and shared their ideas and experiences and presented the skill development work done at the grassroots level in their districts.
- Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan asked the District Collectors, District Magistrates and other officials to carry out demand-mapping of the skilled workforce and drive awareness about skill development initiatives at the local level.
- He said, District Collectors should further the entire continuum of skill development and work towards strengthening the skill development ecosystem through innovative planning at the district level.
Rashtriya Puruskar Portal
- The Union Government has launched the Rashtriya Puruskar Portal for inviting nominations for various awards of the various Ministries, Departments, and agencies to ensure transparency and public partnership.
- This common portal has been developed by the government to bring together all the awards under one digital platform.
- The Portal aims to facilitate citizens to nominate individuals and organizations for various awards instituted by the Government of India.
- Individuals and organizations can visit “www.awards.gov.in” for further details.
ASEAN-India Foreign Ministers’ Meet Scheduled
- India will host the Special ASEAN-India Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on the 16th and 17th of this month.
- This will be the first meeting hosted by India in New Delhi and it will be accompanied by the 12th Edition of Delhi Dialogue.
- The theme of the Delhi Dialogue is “Building Bridges in the Indo-Pacific”.
- The Ministerial Session will be attended by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and ASEAN’s Ministers.
- Terming the ASEAN, central to India’s Act East Policy, ASEAN-India Foreign Ministers’ Meeting will mark the 30th Anniversary of dialogue relations and the 10th Anniversary of the strategic partnership with ASEAN.
- Further 2022 has been designated as the ASEAN-India friendship year.
WHO Investigation Into COVID-19 Origin Inconclusive
- The World Health Organization has said that its latest investigation into the origins of COVID-19 was inconclusive, largely because data from China is missing.
- The report from the WHO expert panel said all available data showed the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 probably came from animals, likely bats, a similar conclusion to the UN agency’s previous work on the topic in 2021 that followed a trip to China.
- The missing data, especially from China, where the first cases were reported in December 2019, meant it was not possible to identify exactly how the virus was first transmitted to humans. The findings are likely to add to doubts whether it will be possible to determine how and where the virus emerged.
- Scientists say it is important to establish the origins of the pandemic, which has killed at least 15 million people to prevent similar outbreaks in future.
REVIEW QUESTIONS
- Procedure Of Impeachment Of The President Of India Is
- Judicial Procedure
- Quasi-Judicial Procedure
- Legislative Procedure
- Executive Procedure
ANSWER: B
- Only Condition For Impeachment Of The Indian President
- Proved Misbehaviour
- Declared Insolvent
- Criminal Charges
- Violation Of The Constitution
ANSWER: D
- The Impeachment Process Of President Shall Be Introduced In
- Lok Sabha Only
- Rajya Sabha Only
- Lok Sabha Or Rajya Sabha
- Supreme Court
ANSWER: C
- President Of India Is Appointed By
- Chief Justice Of India
- Vice President Of India
- Electoral College
- None Of The Above
ANSWER: D
- The President Of India Submits His Resignation To
- Chief Justice Of India
- Vice President Of India
- Prime Minister Of India
- Lok Sabha
ANSWER: B
- President Of India Has The Power Of Pardoning Under
- Article 72
- Article 73
- Article 74
- Article 76
ANSWER: A
- Article 74 States About ____
- The Extent Of The Executive Power Of The Union
- Council Of Ministers Shall Aid The President
- Attorney General Of India
- Conduct Of Business Of The Government Of India
ANSWER: B
- Minimum Age To Contest Elections For President Of India
- 18
- 25
- 35
- 65
ANSWER: C
- Odd One Out: Qualification For President Of India
- He Shall Be A Citizen Of India.
- He Holds Office For A Period Of 5 Years.
- He Should Have Not Completed 65 Years Of Age.
- He Should Be Qualified To Be Elected As A Member Of Lok Sabha.
ANSWER: C
- The Electoral College For President’s Election Does Not Consists Of
- Elected Members Of Lok Sabha
- Nominated Members Of Rajya Sabha
- Elected Members Of States Assemblies
- Elected Members Of Delhi And Puducherry Assemblies
ANSWER: B
- The Manner Of President’s Election Is Given In
- Article 52
- Article 53
- Article 54
- Article 55
ANSWER: D
- Procedure For Impeachment Of The President
- Article 61
- Article 62
- Article 63
- Article 64
ANSWER: A
- ______ Says “There Shall Be A President Of India”
- Article 52
- Article 53
- Article 54
- Article 55
ANSWER: A
- Power Of President To Consult The Supreme Court
- Article 123
- Article 133
- Article 143
- Article 153
ANSWER: C
- President Of India Who Got Elected Unanimously
- Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
- Babu Rajendra Prasad
- Dr. APJ. Abdul Kalam
- Pranab Mukherji
ANSWER: A
- Supreme Commander Of Indian Armed Forces
- Prime Minister
- President
- Vice-President
- Chief Of Defense Staff
ANSWER: B
- Responsible For The Administration Of A Union Territory
- Lieutenant-governor
- Governor
- Government Of The Nearest State
- President
ANSWER: D
- Longest Serving President Of India
- Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
- Babu Rajendra Prasad
- Dr. APJ. Abdul Kalam
- Pranab Mukherji
ANSWER: B
- _____ Is Considered As The ‘De-Jure’ Head Of The State
- Prime Minister
- President
- Vice-President
- Chief Of Defense Staff
ANSWER: B
- The President Shall Be The Chief Administrator Of UT’s
- Article 229
- Article 239
- Article 249
- Article 259
ANSWER: B
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