Day: October 11, 2022

Story of Track2Training

Once upon a time, there was a small town nestled in the mountains called Greenview. The town was known for its beautiful landscapes and friendly community, but it lacked resources for youth development. The town only had one school, and the students’ options for extracurricular activities were limited.
One day, a group of young adults from the town decided to start a program to help the youth in their community. They called it “Track2Training,” a program that focused on providing various vocational and skill-based training to students outside of school hours.
The group of young adults worked tirelessly to develop a curriculum and reach out to businesses and organizations that could provide hands-on training opportunities. They were able to secure partnerships with local carpenters, electricians, chefs, and artists who were willing to volunteer their time to teach the students.
The program became an instant hit, and soon, students from neighboring towns began to participate as well. The program’s success attracted attention from the state government, which recognized the initiative’s potential and decided to support it financially.
With the additional funding, Track2Training was able to expand its offerings and hire full-time staff to manage the program. They added courses on coding, graphic design, and marketing, providing students with valuable skills that could help them secure future employment.
The program’s success continued to grow, and many of the students who participated went on to start their own businesses or secure well-paying jobs. The program even attracted the attention of national media, and Track2Training became a model for other communities looking to provide similar opportunities for their youth.
The program’s founders were proud of what they had accomplished, but they knew that their work was not done. They continued to expand the program, offering more courses and resources to ensure that every student in their community had access to the tools and training they needed to succeed.
Years later, the town of Greenview had transformed into a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship, and Track2Training played a significant role in that transformation. The program had not only provided students with valuable skills but had also given them the confidence and support they needed to pursue their dreams.

India surpasses Japan in term of metro rail system length to become 4th largest metro system in the world.

India has a new title to boast on an international level. With the newest addition of the Ahmedabad metro, the length of metro projects in India has reached 810 km, surpassing the lines in Japan. India will overtake South Korea and the United States to be the second longest metro line in the world. This ambitious project is expected to be completed within the next one or two years. 

After the inauguration of Ahmedabad metro, the coverage of metrorail in India reaches 810 kilometers. It is a matter of pride, that India is among leading countries with respect to total length of metrorail”, the union minister Puri said during inauguration, adding that India has not only overtaken Japan, but also has 982 kilometers of Metro rail under construction. “Once this (982 kilometers of metro rail) finishes, India will overtake South Korea and United States and will reach the second position in the world. I am expecting this to happen within next 1-2 years,” he added.

India surpasses Japan in term of metro rail system length to become 4th largest metro system in the world.

India has a new title to boast on an international level. With the newest addition of the Ahmedabad metro, the length of metro projects in India has reached 810 km, surpassing the lines in Japan. India will overtake South Korea and the United States to be the second longest metro line in the world. This ambitious project is expected to be completed within the next one or two years. 

After the inauguration of Ahmedabad metro, the coverage of metrorail in India reaches 810 kilometers. It is a matter of pride, that India is among leading countries with respect to total length of metrorail”, the union minister Puri said during inauguration, adding that India has not only overtaken Japan, but also has 982 kilometers of Metro rail under construction. “Once this (982 kilometers of metro rail) finishes, India will overtake South Korea and United States and will reach the second position in the world. I am expecting this to happen within next 1-2 years,” he added.

Village Fair

 India is a land of fairs and
festivals. They provide us a lot of fun and amusement. The urban people have
many sources of attraction and recreation. They can visit the dazzling bazaars,
big restaurants and cinema halls. The weekly bazaars provide them the
facilities of marketing. The poor villagers lack all such facilities. The
bazaars are far off from the villages. The villagers’ life the very hard and
lacks all charm. They have no means of recreation. Their secludes life is cut off
from the urban modernisation.

Many fairs are held every year
in the villages. These fairs generally take place on the occasion of some
festival. The Holi fair, the Rakhi Bandhan fair, the Basant fair and the
Baisakhi fairs are the chief and common ones. The Baba Haridas Mela is the most
prominent one in our area. It is held at village Jharauda Kalan, twice a year.

India and Bangladesh on Farakha

 Despite the claims made by Indian leaders
and the hopes aroused by several rounds of talks on Farakka held in turn at
Dacca and Delhi, no accord has yet been reached. The earlier reports on an
“understanding’ and a package deal, circulated by Indian leaders, have been
denied by Bangladesh Spokesman.

A Bangladesh Government Spokesman said on
September 4, that a verbal understanding had been reached between Indian and
Bangladesh on the Quantum of the share of the Ganga waters at Farakka “only for
the dries period of the year.”

The Spokesman was explaining
the position when his attention was drawn to a reported statement by the Prime
Minister of India and Bangladesh had reached a short-term agreement on sharing
the Ganga waters between the two countries.

Festival of Diwali

 Diwali or Deepawali is one of the most important festivals of the Hindus. It generally falls in the month of October. Fifteenth day of the month of Kartik is the day of its celebration. The festival marks the end of the rainy season and the beginning of winter.

A few days before the festival, houses are cleaned, white-washed and painted. The Hindus decorate their houses with pictures and images of gods. Fairs are held on this occasion in all towns and villages. People purchase parched rice, sugar toys, earthen cups and other things for the worship or goddess Luxmi.

In the right time goddess Luxmi is worshipped with parched rice, sugar toys and sweets. Then the Hindus illuminate their houses by means of earthen cups and candlestricks. Rows of lighted lamps are seen everywhere.

Some people gamble the whole night, while others recite Ramayana, hold keertans and read religious book. All want the blessing of goddess Luxmi on the night.

United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress (UNWGIC 2022)

 Students from 18 schools across the country presented new ideas on how geospatial technologies can be embedded to address local challenges like protecting the heritage, soil fertility, crop diversity, clean city, water management, women empowerment, waste management, digital India, clean energy, climate change and so on to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs).

Teams from 18 urban and rural schools across India showcased the use of geospatial information and technology in understanding local issues and its use in planning and implementing at a special event titled ‘Geo-enabling the global village with Generation Z and Alpha’ of the Second United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress today (UNWGIC).

Efforts in mapping chemical fertilizer use in farms, as well as their production against organic fertilizer usage along with their production, were showcased. Students also highlighted initiatives of mapping rural biodiversity loss over time, as well as mapping of local recyclable products to source them effectively and increase their usage.

The young teams focused on SDGs of zero hunger, gender equality, decent work and economic growth, sustainable cities and communities, responsible consumption and production, climate action, and life on land. The event could show the way to localize the implementation of the SDGs through geospatial thinking.

In his address, Stefan Schweinfest, Director UN Statistics Division, said that SDGs is not just a document but it is a proper action plan to engage with each other, work together and bring solutions for a better world. “All the projects are truly incredible and great examples for localising the SDGs. Rather than competition, the purpose of this session is to interact with each other, make friends and discuss how to take the ideas forward in the future so that you can be a UN representative for SDGs,” he added.

 Dr. Subha Pandey, Scientist, Department of Science and Technology (DST), who chaired the session, elaborated on the DSTs activities and emphasized on geospatial technology use at school and community levels to localize SDGs.

The Second United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress (UNWGIC 2022) is being held at Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC), India, from 10 to 14 October 2022 with the theme ‘Geo-Enabling the Global Village: No one should be left behind. It has been convened by the United Nations Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM) and organized by the Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the United Nations and hosted by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) – Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.

 

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Wimbledon 2022 : Djokovic storms into third round with kokkinakis thrashing

Top seed Novak Djokovic looked every bit the dominant player who is the defending champion in the Wimbledon championships. Djokovic beats kokkinakis by 6-1,6-4,6-2 to stay on course for fourth consecutive Wimbledon title to move level with Pete Sampras on seven and within one of men’s record holder Roger Federer, and on this form, it is hard to see anyone stopping him. It was the 23rd straight victory for Djokovic at the grasscourt grand slam. Djokovic dominated rallies with his precise groundstrokes at was eager to step forward for every opportunity, winning 30 out of 38 points at the net. Djokovic brought the crowd to their feet with the incredible drop shots and when kokkinakis chased a few of them down, Djokovic calmly played the overhead lob to keep pressure on the opponent. The only opportunity kokkinakis had when Djokovic was serving but he duly saved most of the breakpoints and closed out the win in two hours on his second match point in the second round. After completing victory in exactly two hours, Djokovic said, I’m happy with my performance today and quite pleased with the way i’ve raised the level of tennis in two days. Hopefully, I can keep that form, just thinking about the next match and hope things will get better as tournament goes on.

Wimbledon 2022 : Djokovic storms into third round with kokkinakis thrashing

Top seed Novak Djokovic looked every bit the dominant player who is the defending champion in the Wimbledon championships. Djokovic beats kokkinakis by 6-1,6-4,6-2 to stay on course for fourth consecutive Wimbledon title to move level with Pete Sampras on seven and within one of men’s record holder Roger Federer, and on this form, it is hard to see anyone stopping him. It was the 23rd straight victory for Djokovic at the grasscourt grand slam. Djokovic dominated rallies with his precise groundstrokes at was eager to step forward for every opportunity, winning 30 out of 38 points at the net. Djokovic brought the crowd to their feet with the incredible drop shots and when kokkinakis chased a few of them down, Djokovic calmly played the overhead lob to keep pressure on the opponent. The only opportunity kokkinakis had when Djokovic was serving but he duly saved most of the breakpoints and closed out the win in two hours on his second match point in the second round. After completing victory in exactly two hours, Djokovic said, I’m happy with my performance today and quite pleased with the way i’ve raised the level of tennis in two days. Hopefully, I can keep that form, just thinking about the next match and hope things will get better as tournament goes on.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WV0hQ_PDrMc