20 Jun 2023: PIB Summary for UPSC

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Indian Navy - Ocean Ring of Yoga
2. NHAI launches 'Knowledge Sharing Platform’
3. Integration of Child Helpline with ERSS-112 (One Nation One Helpline)
4. CEO of UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India)

1. Indian Navy – Ocean Ring of Yoga

Syllabus – GS3, Security, Various security agencies and their mandate

Prelims – International Day of Yoga, 2023, Indian Navy-Ocean Ring of Yoga.

Context – Indian Navy to form an ‘Ocean Ring of Yoga’ on the International Day of Yoga, 21st June 2023.

Details –

• On the occasion of International Yoga Day which is celebrated every year on 21st June, the Ministry of AYUSH, in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and other ministries, has planned a special event called the ‘Ocean Ring of Yoga’, which symbolises unity and solidarity.
• As a part of the International Yoga Day (IYD) celebrations, Indian Navy ships deployed in the Indian Ocean Region are visiting various ports of friendly foreign countries including Chattogram (Bangladesh), Safaga (Egypt), Jakarta (Indonesia), Mombasa (Kenya), Toamasina (Madagascar), Muscat (Oman), Colombo (Sri Lanka), Phuket (Thailand), and Dubai (UAE).
• Ships such as Kiltan, Chennai, Shivalik, Sunayna, Trishul, Tarkash, Vagir, Sumitra, and Brahmaputra will actively participate in spreading the message of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,’ the theme for IDY 23.
• As a part of IDY, 2023 Ocean Ring of Yoga, about 3500 naval personnel onboard 19 Indian Naval ships have travelled over 35,000 km as ambassadors of Yoga in both national and international waters.
• The activities by the Indian Naval ships at foreign ports are planned to involve the ship’s crew and personnel from the host country and would be focussed on the ‘Common Yoga Protocol (CYP)’ to increase awareness about yoga on an international scale and to highlight its importance in the physical, psychological and emotional aspects of well being.

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2. NHAI launches ‘Knowledge Sharing Platform’

Syllabus – GS3, Infrastructure: Roads.

Prelims – NHAI.

Context – National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) launched a ‘Knowledge Sharing Platform’ for sharing knowledge and innovative best practices.

Details –

• NHAI launched the ‘Knowledge Sharing Platform’ which is hosted on the NHAI website. This initiative will help the authority to collaborate with experts and citizens who want to share knowledge and insights related to road design, road safety, construction, environmental sustainability, etc.
• This platform will contribute towards the holistic development of the National Highway infrastructure in the country as it will encourage sharing of best practices around the world.
• The best practices can be uploaded on the NHAI website in the form of video clips, PowerPoint presentations, etc. and the uploaded information will be reviewed by the NHAI officials for implementation.
• NHAI is developing National Highway infrastructure at a faster pace and is using innovative and modern technology. Recycled materials such as fly ash and plastic waste, Recycled Asphalt (RAP) and Recycled Aggregates (RA) are used in the construction to promote sustainable and eco-friendly practices.

3. Integration of Child Helpline with ERSS-112 (One Nation One Helpline)

Syllabus – GS2, Social Justice; Welfare schemes and initiatives for vulnerable sections of society

Prelims – Integration of Childline Helpline with ERSS – 112.

Context – As a part of the broader vision of ‘One Nation One Helpline’, GoI took the decision to integrate Child Helpline with ERSS-112.

Details –

• The GoI has taken a decision to integrate the Women Helpline, Child Helpline with ERSS -112 (Emergency Response Support System).
• Childline India Foundation (CIF) and its partner NGOs were supporting the 24×7 helpline, Childline 1098 service.
  • The current system however lacks interoperability with other services like police, fire, ambulance, etc. which leads to the loss of precious time in distress situations.
  • Further, CIF could only cover 568 districts leaving 200 districts uncovered under the childline.
  • The government has, therefore, taken a decision to integrate the Child Helpline with ERSS -112 so that the responsibility of the administration towards children is taken over and made functional through responsible and responsive administration.
• The technical integration with ERSS is expected to usher in a seamless flow of information which will aid the repatriation and restoration of children in vulnerable situations within the district, state, across states and UTs effectively.
• Mission Vatsalya Scheme subsumes the erstwhile Child Protection Services (CPS) Scheme according to which the Child Helpline will be run in coordination with State and District functionaries including Police, Counsellors, Case Workers and integrated with the Emergency Response Support System 112 (ERSS-112) helpline of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

4. CEO of UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India)

Syllabus – GS-2; Polity; Appointment to various statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.

Prelims – UIDAI

Context – Amit Agrawal assumed charge as CEO of UIDAI.

Details –

• Senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Shri Amit Agrawal assumed charge as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of UIDAI. He is an officer of the 1993 batch IAS from the Chhattisgarh cadre.
• A graduate of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, he held several important positions both at the Centre and the states of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.

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