Govt separates operation routes for merchant, fishing vessels in south-west Indian waters

Ministry of Shipping has separated the operation routes for merchant vessels and fishing vessels in South West Indian waters. Ministry has taken the step keeping in view safety and efficiency of navigation. 

The new routes will come into force from first of August. Shipping Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has said that the decision reflects centre’s commitment for ensuring ease of navigation in Indian waters. He said, it will also reduce instances of collision and will provide ease in flow of traffic along with enhancing protection of marine environment.

Substantial number of merchant ships pass through Arabian Sea along South West coast of the country and many fishing vessels operate in the same region. The region being one of the busy routes, causes accidents between vessels and ships.

Flood situation deteriorates in Bihar following heavy rains

In Bihar, the flood situation has further deteriorated following heavy rains in catchment areas of Nepal and heavy discharge of water from Gandak barrage. Principal Secretary of Water Resources Department Sanjiv Hans said five lakh cusec water will be discharged from Gandak barrage.

He said 4.50 lakh cusec water was discharged from the barrage yesterday morning. Surging water of Gandak river is spreading in new areas. Five districts of Saran, Vaishali Muzaffarpur, East and West Champaran had been put on caution following heavy discharge of water from Gandak barrage. People of low lying areas are being evacuated.

Twenty thousand people have so far been shifted to safer places. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar yesterday reviewed the prevailing flood situation in the state and instructed concerned authorities to step up relief and rescue operations in the flood affected areas of the state.

About four lakh people have been affected by floods in eight districts including Sitamarhi, Darbhanga, Sheohar and Supaul. 210 panchayats of these districts are reeling under the impact of flood. Burhi Gandak is flowing above the danger mark and Bagmati and adhwara groups of rivers are maintaining a rising trend.

Flood water is engulfing new areas. In view of this, district administrations of Sitamarhi, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga and Khagaria have been put on caution. The Met department has warned of heavy rains in the next 24 hours in the northern parts of the state. 

Annual Amarnath Yatra 2020 cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board headed by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu has decided to cancel this year’s Amarnath Yatra in view of the coronavirus situation. LG, who is Chairman of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) presided over the 39th Board meeting of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board yesterday in which the Board members participated virtually through video conference to discuss the conduct of this year’s Yatra.
 
The Board suggested that it would not be advisable to conduct Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2020 and it would be advisable to cancel it this year in larger public interest. This would enable the Health, Civil and Police Administrations to focus on the immediate challenges facing them rather than diverting resources, manpower and attention to the conduct of the Shri Amarnathji Yatra.
 
Based upon the circumstances, the Board decided that it is not advisable to hold and conduct this year’s Shri Amarnathji Yatra and expressed its regret to announce the cancellation of Yatra 2020. The Board said that it is aware of and respects the sentiments of millions of devotees and to keep the religious sentiments alive, the Board shall continue the Live Telecast/ Virtual Darshan of the morning and evening Aarti. 
 
It also said that the traditional rituals shall be carried out as per the past practice and the Chhadi Mubarak shall be facilitated by the Government.

Meanwhile, the Chhari Mubarak of Swami Amarnath was taken to Sharika-Bhawani temple at Hari Parvat in Srinagar yesterday to pay obeisance to the goddess Sharika by Mahant Dipendra Giri. Prayers were offered for the early end of the prevailing coronavirus pandemic. Prayers were also offered before the goddess for bestowing peace and prosperity in Jammu & Kashmir. 

Govt extends work from home for IT, BPO companies till Dec 31 due to COVID-19

Government has extended connectivity norms for work from home for IT and BPO companies till December 31 this year due to COVID-19 pandemic. 

In a tweet last night, the Department of Telecommunications said, it has further extended the relaxations in the terms and conditions for other service providers up to 31st December 2020 to facilitate work from home in view of the ongoing concern due to COVID-19.

The time period for work from home was expiring on July 31. 

Harsh Vardhan says N95 masks with respirator valves do not prevent coronavirus; appeals everyone to use triple layer mask made of cloth

Harsh Vardhan says N95 masks with respirator valves do not prevent coronavirus; appeals everyone to use triple layer mask made of cloth

@drharshvardhanUnion Health Minister Harsh Vardhan has said that N95 masks with respirator valves in them do not prevent the coronavirus from spreading out. He said, N95 mask fitted with perforated respirator is contrary to the rules adopted to prevent the spread of coronavirus. In a tweet, Dr Vardhan appealed to everyone to use a triple layer mask made of cloth and also to encourage others for this.

Director-General of Health Services, Dr Rajiv Garg has written to the Principal Secretaries of health and medical education of all the States in this regard. In the letter, Dr Garg said that the use of valved respirator N95 masks is detrimental to the measures adopted for preventing the spread of coronavirus as it does not prevent the virus from escaping out of the mask.

In view of it, the DGHS has urged the States to instruct all concerned to follow the guidelines on the use of face and mouth cover and prevent inappropriate use of N95 masks. Dr Garg said, it has been observed that there is inappropriate use of N95 masks, particularly those with the valved respirator, by the public other than designated health workers. He also referred to an advisory issued by the Health Ministry on the use of homemade protective cover for face and mouth available on its website.

In April, the Health Ministry had issued an advisory on the use of homemade protective cover for face and mouth, asking people to wear it, particularly when they step out of their residences. It also listed the procedures of making such homemade masks, asking to ensure it fits the face well and there are no gaps on the sides.

PM Modi to deliver keynote address at India Ideas Summit today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver the keynote address at the India Ideas Summit today. The two-day Summit which began yesterday is being hosted by the US-India Business Council. This year marks the 45th anniversary of the formation of the Council. The theme for this year’s India Ideas Summit is ‘Building a Better Future’.  

AIR correspondent reports, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will provide perspective on how the US-India Partnership can shape the post-COVID world.

The virtual Summit will witness discussions on areas including India-US cooperation and future of the relation between the two countries in a post pandemic world. It will feature high-level presence from Indian and US government policymakers, state-level officials, and thought leaders from business and society.

Key speakers at the Summit include External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Senator of Virginia and co-chair of Senate India Caucus Mr. Mark Warner, Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, among others. 

HOME UNDER JUVENILE JUSTICE ACT

Addressing the lack of safe shelters for children in conflict with the law, the court urged every state to evaluate the condition of their Child Care Institutions as well as to provide education, healthcare, and proper nutrition to its residents. The court reiterated that government registration in accordance with the provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act was compulsory for child care institutions run by individuals or NGOs to avoid incidents of trafficking or child sexual abuse.

Shelter Homes

While a large number of urban marginalized children are in need of day care services, there are many others who require residential care for a temporary period for one or more reasons. These include children without parental care, run away children, migrant children, and child substance abusers etc. The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000 empowers State Governments to recognize reputed and competent voluntary organizations, to cater to the needs of such children. The State Government shall provide financial assistance to set up and administer
Shelter Homes for such children. At least one such Shelter Home in the State is to be notified and designated by the States/UTs as a Home for the care, detoxification and counselling of children affected by substance abuse. These Shelter Homes shall offer day and night shelter facilities to the children in need of support services for a temporary period, while efforts are made to rehabilitate them. In order to facilitate and expedite the setting up of Shelter Homes in every district or group of districts, the scheme shall provide financial support to the State Governments and Union Territories.

Children’s Homes

A large number of children in need of care and protection who enter the juvenile justice system through the Child Welfare Committees (CWCs) are in need of residential care and protection during the pendency of any inquiry and subsequently for their long-term care, treatment, education, training, development and rehabilitation. The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000 empowers the State Government either by itself or in collaboration with voluntary organizations to set up Children’s Homes in every district or group of districts for the reception and residential care of such children. These homes shall serve as a home away from home and provide comprehensive child care facilities to children for ensuring their all-round development. They shall work towards enhancing the capabilities and skills of children and work with their families with the view of facilitating their reintegration and rehabilitation into mainstream society.
Children in conflict with law who enter the juvenile justice system through the Juvenile Justice Boards (JJBs) are in need of adequate residential care and protection during the pendency of any inquiry regarding them under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000. The Act empowers the State Governments to establish and maintain either by itself or under an agreement with voluntary organizations, observation homes in every district or group of districts for their temporary reception. In order to facilitate and expedite setting up of Observation Homes in every district or group of districts, the scheme shall provide financial support to the State Governments and Union Territory Administrations.

Observation homes

The State Government shall establish and maintain in every district or a group of districts, either by itself, or through voluntary or non-governmental organisations, observation homes, which shall be registered under section 41 of this Act, for temporary reception, care and rehabilitation of any child alleged to be in conflict with law, during the pendency of any inquiry under this Act Where the State Government is of the opinion that any registered institution other than a home established or maintained under sub-section (1), is fit for the temporary reception of such child alleged to be in conflict with law during the pendency of any inquiry under this Act, it may register such institution as an observation home for the purposes of this Act. The State Government may, by rules made under this Act, provide for the management and monitoring of observation homes, including the standards and various types of services to be provided by them for rehabilitation and social integration of a child alleged to be in conflict with law and the circumstances under which, and the manner in which, the registration of an observation home may be granted or withdrawn. Every child alleged to be in conflict with law who is not placed under the charge of parent or guardian and is sent to an observation home shall be segregated according to the child’s age and gender, after giving due consideration to physical and mental status of the child and degree of the offence committed.


Special Homes

Children in conflict with the law committed by the Juvenile Justice Boards (JJBs) for long term rehabilitation and protection require institutional services. The State Governments are empowered to establish and maintain either by itself or under an agreement with voluntary organisations, special homes in every district or group of districts for the reception and rehabilitation of juveniles in conflict with law.
In order to facilitate and expedite setting up of Special Homes in every district or group of districts, the scheme shall provide financial support to the State Governments and Union Territory Administrations.

Place of Safety

As per section 16, of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000, the Juvenile Justice Board is empowered to place a juvenile above the age of 16 years in a Place of Safety, if the Board is of the opinion that the seriousness of the offence and/or the said juvenile’s behaviour, makes it unsuitable for them to be placed in a Special Home. A ‘Place of Safety’ is any place or institution, (not being a police lockup or jail), established separately or attached to an observation home or a special home, the person in-charge of which is willing to receive and take care of the juvenile in conflict with law placed there, by order of the Board, for a period and purpose as defined in the order.
The Act also states that the State Government may arrange to place a juvenile referred to it by the Board, in a ‘Place of Safety’, which has been declared fit by the State Government for such purpose, and may order such juvenile to be kept under protective custody, at such place and on such conditions, as it deems proper. The State Government may, by rules, prescribe the types of places that can be designated as ‘Place of Safety’ and the facilities and services that may be provided therein.

Electric Cars vs Regular Cars

Electric cars are becoming increasingly popular, and you are probably not alone in wondering if the electric car is right for you. As the technology that supports electric vehicles (EVs) and batteries continues to improve, barriers such as high cost, limited distance, operational issues, long charging time, and the difficulty of charging stations will disappear.

Car giants like Volvo are expressing their commitment to the transformation of automotive manufacturing only recently; and luxury luxury cars like Tesla offer less expensive options to the consumer, transforming the public perception of electric cars as the only thing accessible by management.

Electric cars cost less than electric cars.

Electric cars cost less than conventional gas cars each year. Since the cost of electric cars is the same or less than the existing cars the choice of ‘electric ride’ will be clear. Electric cars are already less expensive. The cost of using an electric car will only save you money for a car life.

In almost every major way, an electric car costs much less to operate and maintain than a gas car. No electricity to buy, no oil change, no smog testing, and a few advanced components for burglary or exhaustion. In fact, many electric car owners go through years without any repairs or bills.

Electric cars are better for the air we breathe.

Since electric cars have less than zero emissions, we can look forward to cleaning up the air if there are more electric cars on the road. Clean air means fewer diseases in the world, which means less pressure on public health systems, hospitals, and so on. In addition, a small amount of greenhouse gas emissions will save the ozone layer and reduce our carbon footprint.

Jump to the gas station, you can ‘fill’ the house and work.

Since there is no gas to buy, or oil can change. To get up, simply connect at home, at work, or on a pay rise. As an added bonus to EV charging, the power that goes into your batteries increases with the production of non-renewable resources. Non-renewable electricity bills for your electric car are made internally. Add a list of the day to your home or work and your travel can pay off.

Electric cars are the future of travel.

If you drive an electric car you are obviously planning for the future. In addition to being counted among the “coolest” people, you will be making a difference in the environment, and saving money.

EVs must pass the same test for electric vehicles.

EVs have passed the same safety tests as electric vehicles, you can be sure they are completely safe to operate. In fact most EVs reach the top of safety standards, the Tesla Model X for example has perfect scores. Widespread concern for EV safety focuses on the risk of fire, but in reality, EVs are much less likely to catch fire than fuel vehicles. On average, gasoline vehicles will generate an average of 1 fire every 20 million.2 For EVs, the value is 1 fire out of 120 million driven. That’s 80% when you take notes.

Importance of outdoor games

It’s really important to let today’s generation understand how valuable and enjoyable it is to play outdoor games, as today’s generation is just involved in playing new online games on their computers , ipads, laptops, psp, etc.Developing these habits from the beginnings is just damaging their lives, because they don’t recognize how interesting it is to play outdoor with friends, loose with friends but still appreciate, create new friends, etc. The introduction of tv, film, video gaming just tends to turn kids couch potatoes.

We used to get so engrossed in playing outdoor games with friends from morning till night that we never get bored or had to go home soon. Outdoor games like kabaddi, cricket, langdi, kho and many more only made our childhood so unforgettable that we’re always looking forward to that period.

Outdoor game is really useful and provides a substantial value. The brain has been functioning for a long time. We are very changed out from the digital environment. The wellbeing is enhanced. We grow our personalities. We know how to function with harmony and cohesion. We understand that losing with friends is enjoyable as well.Learning how to ride or bike is a ability that lasts a lifetime, making it possible to indulge in other sports such as mountain biking, roller hockey, cycling and skateboarding. They strive to meet lifelong connections and socialize with others.There is never a disadvantage of playing outdoor games .Instead parent these days force their child to play outdoors with friends rather than sitting infront of computers or phones everyday.

Let us hear about the advantages of these outdoor games;

1. It gives them an opportunity to learn new things.

Outdoor sports will be a great opportunity to develop children’s social abilities. They will learn valuable lessons and skills in life, cultivate a problem-solving mindset, get to experience nature, discover new knowledge, and appreciate science in its fundamentals.In fact, as children practice outdoors, they believe that it is an active and enjoyable experience and not a boring task they will conduct in the classrooms.

2. It can help in their physical development.

Outdoor play keeps children healthy, which will increase their physical stamina and health. Playing outdoor games will also improve the muscles and organs, develop immunity and reduce the possibility of many diseases such as diabetes, cardiac attacks and obesity..Living in the fresh air and sunlight will actually supply them with Vitamin D. Children’s vision may be affected from being connected to technological devices for prolonged time. Yet outdoor activity will make their vision much stronger.

3. Its imagination can be improved. 

Enjoying outdoor games will make kids more imaginative, and improve their creativity abilities. Out in the open and surrounded by plants and trees, as well as other things will enhance the imaginative potential of a child and unlock its creativity.

4. It can help them acquire social skills.

Children who spend time outdoors and play games with each other try to communicate more with other adolescents, as opposed to children who live indoors and become separated and taken away. If your kid spends the most time indoors and lives inside his own shell, you should strongly encourage him to go out and enjoy with other kids.As children meet new companions, turn around to play without parental guidance, or simply talk to each other, they learn and develop their social and cognitive abilities without understanding. So in the future, this ability will benefit them.

5. It can help them develop a positive attitude.

Children playing outdoors tend to develop a positive attitude to life and have a relatively calm and joyful personality. Additionally, outdoor environment offers a perfect chance to manage their creativity in a positive way.

6. It helps in personality development.

Outdoor games help in a children’s development. They learn to be self-reliant. They learn to cope with emergency incidents, losses, etc., without adult supervision. This builds trust in them and empowers them to cope with life problems further on.Outdoor play also lets children establish values such as patience, sportsmanship and leadership – both of which later in life would be useful.

7. It helps improve the attention span in children.

Outdoor sports will also boost children’s attention span. While playing outside games the attention and analytical and thinking abilities of your child would be improved. Kids with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) can also gain from physicality-it may also boost their periods of concentration.

8. It strengthens their motor skills.

Devoting to outdoor games will help children improve their gross and fine motor skills. By practicing outdoor games they achieve greater strength , flexibility, and equilibrium.

9. It improves their love for nature.

Children who spend substantial amount of time outdoors may be more likely to develop a lifelong connection with nature.

10. It makes them lead a healthier lifestyle.

Children who engage productively in physical activities are more likely to live a stable and well-balanced lifestyle later in adulthood. They do have good ability to make decisions. They learn to educate themselves and overcome their limits at risk evaluation while being stronger.

Boon of the Mid-Day Meal

The very concept of Mid-Day Meal scheme was introduced on the year of 2000 by Akshaya Patra Foundation and was later passed as a mandate by Supreme Court of India on the year 2001. The sole purpose of the scheme is to provide wholesome freshly cooked hot lunch to all the students in the government and government aided schools in India. Usually the meal should be a whole mix of carbohydrates, proteins and various vegetables as per the bodily requirements of the children. The goal of such a scheme was to encourage the parents to send their wards to schools, to increase the school attendance and to do away with the norm of child labour, to prevent the child from being hungry at the time of attending the classes and thus to avoid malnutrition, and finally to improve the socialisation among the castes and last but not the least, to promote women empowerment.

The ultimate goal – to provide at least one of the three daily meals required for the proper growth of the children.

The scheme was institutionalized by the designated states and the schools and things were going fine until the pandemic hit the world. During the month of March, the lockdown was declared by the nation and there rose comprehensions among the low wage workers. They were worried about one of the most important thing on earth – what will happen to our mid-day meal and how can we arrange food for our children? The reason being the mid-day meal was one of the main reason as to why their parents sent their wards to school and they were worried about how to relinquish their daily requirements. But, like a godsend, the Government of India declared that even though the schools will be closed owing to the social distancing, the schools will still have to arrange the benefit of mid-day meal or any other substitute of equal value to the children and their families. Not only that, the Government also passed that if and when necessary, required assistance will be rolled out for the underprivileged.

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Mid-Day Meal Scheme

The Government of India rolled out various schemes under which various states had to provide the mid-day meal scheme to the students. Some of such initiative are:

  • West Bengal – Ensured the distribution of the meals to their wards’ home amidst the curfew.
  • Odisha – Facilitation of Public Distribution System (PDS).
  • Chhattisgarh – Provision of mid-day meal to the parents of the children for about 40 days, with the difference in quantity by the primary and higher secondary school.
  • Kerala – Delivery of meal supplies to homes of their children.
  • Bihar – Transfer of the monetary amount of the mid-day meal, as a substitute of the food, to the accounts of their parents.
  • Maharashtra – Provision of the meals only to rural children.
  • Assam – Provision of mid-day meals to about 40 lakhs students.

Each and every state has taken the initiative to make sure that the meal reaches their students at times of distress. There also exists an underlying fear among the administration that if the meal is stooped, then it will automatically lead to the un-enrolment of the students whose attendance is already irregular and this will definitely push up the levels of illiteracy and unemployment.

States are putting in continuous efforts to make this journey smooth for the students. For instance, West Bengal has announced the decision to provide masks, sanitizer, as well as basic protein items such as pulses, soya bean which will be handed to the parents. They are going an extra length by providing stationery items to those students affected by Amphan.

It is very responsible on the part of Government of India to ensure the provision of mid-day meal and this help will definitely go a long way to build the future of India.

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bengal-government-to-add-mask-soap-to-mid-day-meal-items-in-covid-19-time/articleshow/76328492.cms

https://www.biharedpolcenter.org/post/covid-19-how-are-states-ensuring-midday-meals

Impulsivity , what’s the tendency?

Excessive composed mental illness can cause impulsiveness and route to several toxic and unlikely scenarios which create room for apprehensive behavior and self harm. Sensitive matters as such are meant to be dealt with utmost captivating mindsets , in brief people who can actually listen and just not hear. Hearing out someone differs from listening to their anxiety subjects. Delicate tone of things like mental health are always lined up in a very thin statements of secrets , confidential thing but the question arises that why such sensitive matters are to be seen in such views. What’s the apparent tendency of twenty first century facing peak times in these cases of impulsiveness effecting in absurd change in graphs of their thoughts. There is a fine line of communication and thoughts that a certain person bottles up in a very exaggerated moments.

Taken care of or seriously ?

Either ways can’t be chosen by one particular individual because , the problem sometimes comes with the listener and not the teller. How seriously is the listener taking the teller in the contexts and views of his mental illness? People , if put in brief , the listeners who are oblivious of what depression , anxiety and panic attacks can do to a person think that mental illness isn’t even a thing. For them , it’s just a made up thing to flex on excuses and sorts. The more seriously listener takes the teller , the better mental health. Keep listening.

Corruption

Corruption is a form of dishonesty or criminal offense undertaken by a person or organization entrusted with a position of authority, to acquire illicit benefit or abuse power for one’s private gain. Corruption may include many activities including bribery and embezzlement, though it may also involve practices that are legal in many countries. Political corruption occurs when an office-holder or other governmental employee acts in an official capacity for personal gain. Corruption is most commonplace in kleptocracies, oligarchies, narco-states and mafia states.[citation needed]
Corruption can occur on different scales. Corruption ranges from small favors between a small number of people (petty corruption), to corruption that affects the government on a large scale (grand corruption), and corruption that is so prevalent that it is part of the everyday structure of society, including corruption as one of the symptoms of organized crime. Corruption and crime are endemic sociological occurrences which appear with regular frequency in virtually all countries on a global scale in varying degree and proportion. Individual nations each allocate domestic resources for the control and regulation of corruption and crime. Strategies to counter corruption are often summarized under the umbrella term anti-corruption.

Everyone censures corruption at a societal stage but that does not mean that anyone has escaped from the flu of corruption. It is not an infection in one country. People worldwide are involved in the act of corruption. India is no exception to it. Corruption in India has even crossed the alarming stage. From the officials of the highest rank to a peon everyone is corrupt.

It is a term known to all of us precisely meaning an illegal, immoral or unauthorized act done in due course of employment. But literally it means “Inducement (as of a public official) by improper means (as bribery) to violate duty (as by committing a felony)”.

Corruption is a termite in every system. Once it enters the system, it goes on increasing. Today it is rampant and has gradually become routine. Worldwide, bribery alone is estimated to involve over 1 trillion US dollars annually.

This shows how big a problem is corruption. It is indeed the biggest challenge in front of any government because the system itself is handicapped as its own employees are slaves of another. In the author’s view view corruption is the root cause of all other problems that a country faces. Let us look at it with reference to India. Many big problems such as poverty, unemployment, illiteracy, pollution, external threats, underdevelopment etc. are posed in front of the Indian government. But having a glimpse at all these problems faced by India, one might notice that corruption plays an important role in making these problems even bigger. India is still facing poverty due to corruption.

The government and its employees all are corrupt so the schemes floated by the government for the betterment of poor are not properly implemented and just because corruption comes into play the grant advanced to the poor does not reach them and they remain the same and so does the problem of poverty. The same principle applies to the problem of external threats. India’s neighbouring countries are also a threat to the country and its sovereignty. Because of the officials or even citizens being corrupt either for their personal gain or enmity towards their home country the neighbours prove to be even more dangerous. Such officials may leak important information to the neighbours which gives them an upper hand. The same was hinted post 26/11 attack in India. According to the sources the attack couldn’t have been possible without the help of the insiders.

Corruption is not just limited to administration. It is very much prevalent even in legislation and judiciary so much so that it is probably the biggest challenge and needs to be eradicated from its grass root. For the same purpose the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 has been enacted.

This Act incorporated the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947, the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1952, and sec. 161 to 165-A of the Indian Penal Code. The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, thereby widened the coverage, strengthened the provisions and made them more effective.

This Act in particular defines the act of bribery, prescribes its punishment and also deals with the intricacies of law such as appointment of special judges, their powers, summarily triable cases etc.

The Act describes, defines, discriminates different forms and stages of corruption and prescribes punishment for the same. Under Section 7 of the Act, any public servant expecting or accepting any gratification other than his legal remuneration from any person to favour or disfavour or service or disservice any other person shall be punishable with imprisonment not less than 6 months but may extend to 5 years and also with fine.

Section 8 deals with the cases of public servants accepting gratification by illegal means to influence public servant. The same provision prescribes punishment up to 5 years imprisonment and fine. The maximum punishment prescribed under the Act is up to seven years imprisonment and fine under Section 14 that deals with those habitual of getting involved in the act of corruption in one or the other way.

Corruption is a big reason to worry for the Indian government. The Act is technically drafted in a beautiful way, but it has not effectively come to the aid of the government to curb corruption. So the punishment prescribed in the Act shall be much stricter to deter the intending violators.

VIRTUE IS KNOWLEDGE.

It is very much seen that information is the indication of flawlessness , the uprightness which a man cares for so as to make his life existential and honorable. Information gives him the excellence to be regarded in the public arena, arrive at his objectives of endeavors and adventure into the universe of potential outcomes that mankind wants in this quick entry of time. Is virtue truly information, an inquiry which individuals if truly experience , the vast majority of their questions is probably going to be extinguished. The substance of uprightness in its most predominant structure can be seen in the ravel of nature.

The nature is the most lovely blessing agreed by the eternity to the humanity. It favor us with trust, inspiration, freedom to seek after our objective and show us a few characteristics to lead an ideal and healthy lifestyle. The blossoms spread their aroma with clears out all pessimism, the petals lively shading is by all accounts landed legitimately from paradise , this wonderful thing cause us to understand that we are the most lucky being on earth. Not even this the dew framed on leaves which is by all accounts like a pearl upon the sea , loaded with lucidity and ingenuity have a few message to accord to us. This ideals did essentially is information which anybody would not avoid to consolidate. Indeed, even on the way of commitment we set up a few organizations, political , efficient , social or logical , it is the astounding good character if present in them can turn the parity of accomplishment in support of themselves , along these lines conferring information. The prudence as information in political circle has significance even in the pages of history and the contemporary time also.

The extraordinary political pioneers like Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, and so on were effective in adorning their fantasy on the grounds that their aim was acceptable. They were a virtuous man with information which records their way and deeds in brilliant history. On opposite another political pioneer of Britain , Winston Churchill who won Britain in second universal war additionally lost open order. The explanation for his annihilation can be named to be absence of goodness and ethical quality as he would like to think and the journey of harmony by the open whose great information is reflected. Indeed, even today in the event that individuals have confidence in their pioneers, at that point it just because of their goal and profound quality which can convince the mass to tail him with no terms and conditions. Indeed, even the science and logical investigations is inadequate without the information on prudence.

A similar science can be utilized for making medications , consequently sparing millions, driving poor out of the verge of destitution and with innovation like early admonition frameworks spare their valuable life and make then less powerless. Then again a similar science additionally lead to the development of atomic weapon and nuclear bomb whose image of pulverization is instilled in the spirit and soil of Japan. Thus , it appears information is deficient without goodness.

The honest youngsters grin causes us to overlook everything and it is their capacity of guilelessness that draws in us towards them making them exceptionally insightful. They are unadulterated , immaculate with the shades of malice like untruths, envy, scorn , and they know just a single thing ,i.e to spread the message of adoration and joy. The information that is being deciphered to the understudies in school and other instructive foundations ought to likewise not be just words and sentences of the book, to be sure they whenever showed great propensities, indicating admiration to their older folks, educators, being discipline, being straightforward, and so forth then just would turn into a total individual.

Subsequently , it is qualified to state that the world is where the mankind needs harmony and congruity. It needs an exhibition of inspiration and light emission. It needs an idea of belonging and pardoning alongside progress and improvement. Where man regards another man, the possibility of uniformity, freedom and rights are clear in the pages of some book as well as which wins in actuality, at that point just the genuine intensity of information will be esteemed by us with it brimming with virtue and profound quality.

Federalism in India – Competitive or Cooperative?

Federalism is a political framework wherein one basic community joins different territories shaping a country. India’s establishing father conceived a government framework with solid focus infer able from decent variety of interests and incipient phase of “nation in the making” and articulated “India is indestructible association of destructible states” and enriched focus with wide powers bringing about an arrangement of organization with unitary highlights. This doesn’t imply that inside is almighty and exercise total controls on the state issues. To ensure that separation of power schedule -7 – 7 was fused in the constitution to unmistakably differentiate the circle of forces of focus and states. Additionally to guarantee that states have an equivalent state in the issues going under the circle of impacts of focus, chamber of states was similarly enabled as lower house with the exception of in specific issues to speak to the states interests. In aggregate constitution conceive equality between the inside and states aside from in certain outstanding conditions. Aside from coordination among focus and states in the general development and improvement of the country, there is likewise a component of rivalry required among focus and states (vertical rivalry) and among the states (level rivalry) also with the goal that most extreme utility can be gotten from assets and openings.

In Cooperative federalism the Center and states share a level relationship, where they “participate” in the bigger open intrigue. It is a significant apparatus to empower states’ support in the detailing and execution of national strategies. Association and the states are unavoidably obliged to help out one another on the issues determined in Schedule VII of the constitution.

in Competitive federalism the connection between the Central and state governments is vertical and between state governments is flat. This thought of Competitive federalism picked up criticality in India post 1990s financial changes. In a free-showcase economy, the blessings of states, accessible asset base and their near focal points all encourage a feeling of rivalry. Expanding globalization, be that as it may, expanded the current disparities and lopsided characteristics between states. In Competitive federalism States need to contend among themselves and furthermore with the Center for benefits. States rival each other to draw in assets and venture, which encourages productivity in organization and improves formative exercises. The financial specialists incline toward progressively created states for putting away their cash. Association government decays assets to the states based on utilization of recently assigned assets. Sound rivalry endeavors to improve physical and social framework inside the state.

Competitive federalism has begun proving to be fruitful when certain states, for example, Gujarat and Maharashtra actualized different land change designs and facilitated different principles identified with rent augmentation, simple land securing, getting rid of assent provision and different activities which is apparent from their degree of GSDP.

Numerous a period Competitive federalism will in general win over helpful one and states shows no quiet, for example, the water questions, which have been hampering the participation of states since autonomy. Measures should be taken to spare the intrigue and the participation between states since, there is long approach.

By and large one can say that Competitive and cooperative federalism are significant for the development of the nation in all angles and one can’t conclude which to picked previous or last mentioned, It will be alright to state both are cut out of the same cloth. Focus should go about as a solid umpire and a manual for choose the subsidizing, improvement and the emergency between the states and the neighborhood government to wrap things up there ought to be balance between the cooperative and Competitive federalism.

New Domestic Cleaning Technologies That Help Save Water

Technology has always aimed in making our lives better – be it the automatic machines or smart devices- appliances have long brought convenience to our lives. 

But in the World of Climate Change and Environment preservation, we need technology to focus on Sustainability in order to save resources for the future generations.

CLEAN WASHING, LESS WATER

Washing Machines and Dish Washers have gained popularity across various parts the country due to their efficiency and convenience. But are they also water efficient?

The advertisements for various washing machines now have started to show how one can save more than two buckets of water when the clothes are washed in the machine as compared to when they are washed by hand. Dishwashers nowadays use ultrasonic technology to reduce consumption of water while making sure there is no reduction in the efficiency of cleaning. Due to technology we have been able to invent appliances that help in deeper cleaning and use less water.

DAILY ROUTINE, WATER WASTAGE

Right from brushing our teeth to taking a shower we use water that very conveniently reaches our house in pipes and showerheads

But not to worry about saving water anymore as the latest achievement in the field of technology is OPTIMIZED showerheads designed to maintain the flow pressure while drastically reducing the water consumption. One can research and purchase the one which best suits your showering needs and also saves water.

FLUSHING ACTION, SMART SOLUTION

Technologists have been continuously working towards designing a flush system to produce an alternative which is more hygienic and water-efficient in its operation. 

Apart from standard improvements, there are new water treatment systems being developed which could help recycle sink water to flush toilets in Indian homes in the near future. Such a system would save gallons of water, while making the required amount available for comprehensive and hygienic flushing action.

SUSTAINABILITY BEGINS AT HOME

The simplest method for conserving water is to turn off the tap whenever possible.

Running the water when you’re brushing your teeth, for example, wastes at least a quart of water. That may not seem like much, but it can really add up over time: a family of four could save at least 60 gallons of water a month by simply turning off the faucet.

FLOWING FAUCETS

New faucets utilize several different kinds of aerators, but all conserve water without sacrificing pressure. Older faucets use three to seven gallons of water per minute, while newer ones can cut that to around two gallons per minute, or even less.

WASTING WATER FOR WASHING WASTE

New low-flow toilets use 1.6 gallons per flush. They work as well as the older types but use considerably less water. Homeowners can also consider using dual-flush toilets, which offer two settings, depending on the type of waste in the bowl.

WATER HEATER, PRESERVE DROPS

A small pump that runs on minimal electricity can be attached to your hot water system and can help keep hot water circulating when it’s not in use. This prevents waste of up to 10 gallons of water while waiting for the shower to heat up. Tank less water heaters offer the same convenience, but cost more; a recirculation system can be sometimes be installed for as little as $300.

FIX LEAKS, SAVE GALLONS

Have water leaks in your home fixed right away. Even a tiny leak can quickly add up to a huge amount of wasted water. A faucet leak of just one drip per second can waste more than 2,000 gallons of water in a year, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

These are some of the latest technologies that have brought the twin objectives of more hygienic homes and water conservations to the fore. As more manufacturers innovate, such technologies are projected to become standard in all Indian homes. Helping create cleaner homes at the cost of less water is also a mission of MODERN TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, a movement dedicated to creating a more sustainable future for our water resources. You can also support such initiatives they’ve undertaken and join in to help conserve water for a healthier tomorrow.