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Let's keep it simple and straight. When the whole world is looking for ways to evolve and progress,the same is not the case with India let alone Odisha. Recently(From June 2023),the Odisha Govt has decided to stop DBT(Direct Benefit Transfer) of various schemes under Madhu Babu Yojna and have forced pensioners to go to disbursement centers and collect cash. This move shows the devolution of Odisha Govt and the person who took this decision to stop DBT is a big hurdle in the development of the state. It is because of these few foolish Ministers and people in power that ODISHA is still among the poorest and most backward states of India. What is your opinion on this matter? Comment down below.

HOW GOVERNMENTS ARE PLAYING GAMES with Students in THE NAME OF RESERVATION!!  (Recently, a case in Supreme Court is filed in which ,Bhushan cited the example of the OBC candidate who secured 73rd rank, securing his place in general category but he was kept in the reserved category, affecting the prospect of another candidate from the reserved category. After hearing arguments, the top court scheduled the matter for further hearing on Monday and asked the Centre to file an affidavit in the matter. The plea, filed by Pankaj Kumar Mandal and two others, said: "It is a settled principle of law that reserved category candidates who meet the eligibility criteria as laid down for unreserved seats are entitled to get admissions against the 50 per cent general category seats. Thus, if a candidate is entitled to be admitted on the basis of his own merit, then such admission should not be counted against the quota reserved for Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe or any other reserved cate

Indian Architects of Stupidity Officer (IAS Officers) Here are some incidents of IAS officers being over the top stupid. In India,IAS officers are known to be some of the most elite and smart people in the country. But like all stereotypes this is not true always. And many IAS officers have proved it true that just qualifing in an IAS EXAM does not make you the best. Recently, at Patna in Bihar in a event on 'enhancing value of girls', IAS officer Harjot Kaur Bhamra had some snarky answers to questions by girls. A schoolgirl in Bihar had a rather simple ask: “Can the government give sanitary pads at ₹ 20-30?”. All the girls were of class 9th and 10th. " Tomorrow you'll say the government can give jeans too. And why not some beautiful shoes after that?” was IAS officer Harjot Kaur Bhamra's snarky reply. And then she added, “You will eventually expect the government to give you family planning methods, condoms, too.” When the student reminded her that

  To know why protests against the Modi government's new "Agnipath" (armed forces recruitment) scheme have become the angriest in Bihar, it is instructive to take a morning walk in the historic Gandhi Maidan in Patna. Birthplace of the "JP Movement" in the early 1970s, in which venerable Jayaprakash Narayan led a mighty struggle of students and youth against Indira Gandhi's authoritarian rule, this sprawling ground visually illustrates two contrasting truths about today's Young India - hope and frustration. Hope exudes from the sight of India's globally incomparable young demography and the enormous creative potential it represents. Each morning, as I saw on a recent visit to Patna, the maidan is full of hundreds of young boys and girls undergoing rigorous physical training - sprinting, pushups, squats, lunges, crawls, surya namaskars - under the guidance of experienced instructors. These instructors are employed by dozens of training

Designation of the new Ramsar sites would help in the conservation and management of wetlands and the wise use of their resources. Among the new Ramsar sites are Nanda Lake (Goa), Sirpur Wetland (Madhya Pradesh), Satkosia Gorge (Odisha), Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary (Karnataka), Gulf of Mannar Marine Biosphere Reserve, Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary, Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary, Vembannur Wetland Complex, Udhyamarthandapuram Bird Sanctuary and Vellode Bird Sanctuary (Tamil Nadu). Endowed with three distinct Coastal ecosystems namely coral reef, seagrass bed, and mangroves, the Gulf of Mannar is considered one of the world's richest regions from a marine biodiversity perspective and is known for its unique marine diversity of global significance. Meanwhile, the Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary is a significant man-made wetland that covers an area of 72.04 ha. Situated in Nanguneri Taluk of Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu, it is the largest reserve for breeding resident and migratory wa

Brachystelma attenuatum , a rare plant species, makes comeback after 188 years Like in soap operas the lead actor comes back to life after years of being non-existent, a plant species, after 188 years of being extinct has been rediscovered in Himachal Pradesh. The plant, ‘Brachystelma attenuatum’, a rare, threatened, and presumably extinct species, was rediscovered by the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) scientists. Know about the species ‘Brachystelma attenuatum’ is characterized by its larger flowers with long and narrow corolla lobes that separate it from Brachystelma parviflorum, another species from the same genus. This species was described by Robert Wight under the genus Eriopetalum Wight in 1835 based on J.F. Royle’s collection from Doongie (Dungi, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh). The species appears to be declining as a result of local exploitation for its edible tubers. The study suggested that the species should be categorized as Critically Endangered based on IUCN Red List crit

Haploptychius sahyadriensis – New Snail species discovered in Maharashtra The Western Ghats is full of surprises. The northern Western Ghats of Maharashtra has a new species of snail – Haploptychius sahyadriensis, a third in the genus Haploptychius. The species is endemic to Vishalgad Conservation Reserve in Kolhapur. Earlier in 1860s, the species H. andamanicus and H. pfeifferi were recorded in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. About the Species Haploptychius sahyadriensis is different from the other Indian and South-East Asian Haploptychius sp. It has a suboblique-heliciform shell, a low spire, and a strong parietal lamella. The researchers placed the new species in the genus Haploptychius based on the shell morphology and genital characters. The new species has unique genital anatomy in having a long penis with a penial sheath, the presence of penial appendix, penial hooks, atrium and vagina with longitudinal ridges and irregular transverse ridges respectively, but without any hook

World Biofuel Day: Know why biofuels are important for India & the world  Bio-fuels are environment friendly and effectively address global concerns about containment of carbon emissions, which are causing a great deal of trouble in different forms and in different parts of the globe. Bio-fuels also promote sustainable development goals set by the UN and supplement conventional energy sources in meeting the rapidly increasing requirements of fuels, fueled by the need for rapid economic growth across the globe. Hence, World Bio-fuel Day is observed every year on 10th August to create awareness about the importance of non-fossil fuels. This day also highlights the various efforts being continuously made by the government for the sector. World Bio-fuel Day is being observed by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. On World Biofuel Day Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to virtually inaugurate Rs.900-crore Ethanol Plant in Panipat. Bio-fuels are touted as an alternative to co

Sergey Brin, the Google co-founder and world's sixth-richest person, filed for a divorce from his wife of three years, making him the third mega-billionaire to do so in as many years. Brin filed a petition for dissolution of his marriage to Nicole Shanahan this month, citing "irreconcilable differences," according to court documents. The couple, who have a three-year-old son, took steps to keep the details of the split private, requesting that documents be sealed by the court. "Because of the high profile nature of their relationship, there is likely to be significance public interest in their dissolution case and any potential child custody issues," according to the filing in Santa Clara, California. Brin, 48, has a fortune of $94 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, derived largely from his holdings in Google, the company he co-founded wth Larry Page in 1998 that later formed the holding company Alphabet Inc. Both he and Page l

World Humanitarian Day – Extending the hand of help World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is a collective endeavor to grow global appreciation of humanitarian work. If it was not for humanitarian work, several nations would not be able to survive the challenges. India’s Vaccine Maitri is one of the biggest humanitarian acts that helped fight the Covid-19 pandemic. However, this is not the only time a humanitarian effort has taken place to ease a crisis, the Haiti earthquake, the recent crisis in Sri Lanka, and more have been occasions when several countries came together to address a crisis. As is rightly said, it takes a village to raise a child. Similarly, it takes a village to support a person in a humanitarian crisis. World Humanitarian Day 2022 The 2022 World Humanitarian Day (WHD) campaign highlights the efforts of thousands of volunteers, professionals, and crisis-affected people who deliver urgent health care, shelter, food, protection, water, and more. This year’s celebration is witnes

Please be vigilant so that you will not be a victim of these social media scams 1. Social Media Giveaway Scams It’s amazing, nowadays, how everyone seems so generous on the likes of Twitter and Facebook. Check the replies to a tweet with high engagement, and you’ll no doubt see that one of your favorite crypto companies or influencers is doing a giveaway. If you send them just 1 BNB/BTC/ETH, they promise to send you back 10x that amount! It seems too good to be true, doesn’t it? Unfortunately, that’s because it is. That’s a pretty good rule of thumb to apply to many of these scams. 2. Pyramid and Ponzi schemes Pyramid and Ponzi schemes are slightly different, but we’re placing them into the same category because of their similarities. In both cases, the scam relies on a participant bringing new members with the promise of incredible returns. 3. Fake Mobile Apps It’s easy to overlook the warning signs on fake apps if you’re not careful. Typically, these scams will direct users to downlo

New Langya Virus Discovered in China; Symptoms, Severity & Spread Scientists have identified a new ‘ Langya’ virus in China that can cause severe fever and is transmitted to humans from animals. As per some news media reports, the Langya henipavirus (LayV) was found in 35 people in the Shandong and Henan provinces of China, who were tested between 2018 and 2021. What is Langya henipavirus (LayV)? LayV is part of a genus of viruses called henipaviruses that are typically related to, but genetically distinct from, the Nipah and Hendra viruses. The Hendra virus was first identified in Australia in 1994 and is known to infect humans and horses. The Nipah virus, first identified in 1999 in Malaysia, is also part of the same genus. The novel Langya henipavirus was first detected in the north-eastern provinces of Shandong and Henan in late 2018 but it was formally identified by scientists recently. All you need to know about this virus; Symptoms: The typical symptoms of LayV include fever

SEBI proposes insider trading rules applicability in mutual fund dealings Capital markets regulator SEBI proposed the applicability of insider trading rules to dealings in mutual fund units to initiate serious enforcement action against those who misuse sensitive non-public information relating to such investment products. Currently, insider trading rules apply to dealing in securities of listed companies or proposed to be listed, when in possession of unpublished price-sensitive information ‘UPSI’. Units of Mutual Funds (MFs) are specifically excluded from the definition of securities under the rules. The proposal came after SEBI noticed that the registrar and transfer agent of a mutual fund had encashed all its units from a scheme, being privy to certain sensitive information relating to the scheme of a mutual fund, which was not yet communicated to the unit holders of a particular scheme. Similarly, in another instance, some key personnel of a mutual fund redeemed their stake in the

About Filaria Monsoon has begun. With the arrival of the monsoon the chances of spreading bacterial and viral diseases have also increased and at the same time mosquitoes also increase in this season which acts as vectors for this. Lymphatic filariasis, a debilitating disease, is one of the most prevalent and yet one of the most neglected tropical diseases with serious economic and social consequences. It is a mosquito-borne disease caused by tissue-dwelling nematodes of Brugia malayi and Wuchereria bancrofti species. In India, 99.4% of the cases are caused by the species Wuchereria bancrofti with the other species Brugia malayi responsible for just 0.6%. The worms produce about 50,000 microfilariae (minute larvae) that enter a person’s bloodstream & get transferred when a mosquito bites an infected person. The infection leads to lymphedema, a buildup of fluid due to impaired function of the lymph vessels, in only a small proportion of people, even in areas of intense transmission,

TDS at 10 per cent for any person providing benefit exceeding ₹ 20,000 in a year to a resident. What comes under benefits and perquisite? Kamlesh C Varshney, Joint Secretary in the Finance Ministry, had explained the benefits, which he said include free medicine samples received by doctors, foreign flight tickets or free Indian premier League (IPL) tickets in the course of business and more. Mr Varshney had further emphasised that these should be disclosed while filing the income tax return, adding that it shouldn't be avoided based on the fact these items are not being sold. Section 194R will also apply to seller giving incentives, other than discount or rebate, which are in cash or kind, like car, TV, computers, gold coins and mobile phones. What if a doctor is working at a hospital? In its June 16 circular, CBDT clarified that in case of doctors receiving free samples of medicines during his/her employment in a hospital, Section 194R would apply on distribution of f

Income tax refers to a compulsory contribution levied on an individual's income as per their earnings. There are standard tax slab rates for the money deducted from your gross income. In other words, it refers to the total tax liability on an individual basis, his annual taxable income after considering deductions & exemptions determined at the end of a financial year. TDS  (Tax Deducted At Source) On the other hand, TDS represents part of income tax already paid by the assessee, which can be set off against Income tax and balance tax liability to be paid.  It is a process through which the government can quickly and efficiently collect taxes. TDS, as the name suggests, is a part of your income tax which is deducted by the employer or other deductors while making payment to the employee and the same is deposited by them with the Income Tax department.  Differences between Income Tax and TDS TDS is deducted at the source periodically in a particular year. Income tax is paid dir

After ExpressVPN, Surfshark Decides to Shut Down VPN Servers in India Over Government's Order Surfshark is set to provide virtual Indian servers located in ​​Singapore and London in place of its physical servers in the country.   Surfshark also said that it would continue to closely "monitor the government's attempts to limit Internet freedom and encourage discussions intended to persuade the government to hear the arguments of the tech industry." The company mentioned that VPN service providers leaving the country was not good for the IT sector. Surfshark said that since 2004, 14.9 billion accounts have been leaked online — of which, 254.9 million are of users from India. "Taking such radical action that highly impacts the privacy of millions of people living in India will most likely be counterproductive and strongly damage the sector's growth in the country. Ultimately, collecting excessive amounts of data within Indian jurisdiction without

Centre writes to States to phase out Single-Use Plastic The Centre has written to States to phase out Single-Use Plastics (SUP). On the occasion of World Environment Day on June 5, States/ UTs and Urban Local Bodies across the country carry out a campaign to phase out single-use plastic (SUP). It shall be noted that India is committed to ban SUP by June 30, 2022. This will also contribute toward the “Clean and Green” mandate of the Government. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’ during his 89th Mann Ki Baat address urged the nation to join together in efforts for cleanliness and tree plantation on the occasion of World Environment Day. Clean and Green The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has issued a detailed advisory to States and UTs to take up a range of activities to fulfill the “Clean and Green” mandates. These include large-scale cleaning and plogging drives, plastic waste collection drives, and tree-plantation drives, involving the participation of all citizens – studen

ISRO Dr S Somnath, the chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) inaugurated Ananth Technologies’ spacecraft manufacturing unit at Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB) Aerospace Park on 1st June 2022. The 15,000 square metre spacecraft manufacturing unit is the first spacecraft assembly, integration and testing facility in the private sector. Apart from the ISRO chairman, the inaugural ceremony was also attended by distinguished aerospace scientists of India including senior executives from foreign aerospace companies, diplomats of foreign missions in India and veterans of Indian space programmes.   About the Facility The new state-of-the-art spacecraft manufacturing facility can conduct assembly, integration and testing of four large spacecraft simultaneously. The new facility is also equipped with clean rooms for spacecraft sub-systems manufacturing. This new spacecraft manufacturing facility furthers ANANTH’s contribution to the growth of India’s space

Drones are revolutionizing the course of our living, whether it is day-to-day agricultural activities, land ownership in villages, or the security of sensitive areas. With liberalized regulation coupled with a highly innovative talent pool, today drones are put to use for sensitive border surveillance, security, and terrorism-related challenges. Interacting exclusively with PBNS, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO Dr G Satheesh Reddy said, “DRDO is working in a big way in the drones related technology with many industries, and a lot of startups and MSMEs are working with defence R&D. We are encouraging and transferring a lot of technologies to startups and other industries. If you look at ‘Anti-Drone technology’, the technology has been transferred to multiple private industries and also to the public sector. We are one of the few countries to develop this technology in the beginning. The Anti-drones technology has been deployed in various functions in Delh