Day: December 28, 2022

New Vande Bharat trains are on the cards

Indian Railways has been consistently putting in efforts in improving the condition of railways in our country. The main reason for that has been the general people of the nation who use it daily. The railways are the main commuter of the general middle public of the country. So, recently Railways has been trying to improve the experience of the people by introducing trains like Vande Bharat. There have also been efforts to run this train on multiple circuits. 

Until now, 6 Vande Bharat trains are running in our country. The trains have been introduced for the people with some attractive features. One of the prominent features has been the ability of the train to run at a top speed of 160 mph. But due to the outdated infrastructure, the trains at running at a much-reduced speed. 

Now, Indian Railways is planning to introduce Vande Bharat 2.0. In this train, there will be an increase of top seed by 20 kmph. But still, there is doubt that whether it will happen in the real world or not.

So, to improve the condition of the infrastructure. The government is planning to invest 17000 crore rupees in the Delhi to Kolkata circuit. This will improve the performance of the Vande Bharat train on the route drastically. But apart from that, there have also been questions regarding the safety of the train. It is because there have been various cattle-related incidents with trains. This has raised various questions related to safety. To counter these discussions are being made that will reduce such incidents in the future. There is also work in progress related to the implementation of Kavach in all the trains. This technology will specially be incorporated into the Vande Bharat trains. This technology will improve the capability of locomotives to avoid train collisions. 

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There are also efforts to manufacture sleeper coaches for the Vande Bharat trains. The new version of the prestigious Made in India train will also have a more compact 75-seater chair car coach. These trains are also being considered as a replacement for the ageing Shatabdi trains. It also acts as a flag bearer for the faster future of the Indian Railways. The trains also ensure safe travel for the passengers as they have automatic doors that can only be opened and closed from the locomotive. 

In recent times, there have also been some positive changes in the Indian Railways. The first one is the implementation of electric locomotives all over the country. Now, there are only a very few challenging routes where environmental hurdles are making it difficult. Now, there is also an implementation of 3AC economy class in some trains. This new class will make the journey more comfortable for the public as the new coaches have better seats and better air conditioning. There is also better waste management in these new coaches and there is also a greater number of seats in these coaches.

For a change, there is also a plan for developing various railway stations all across the country. The new railway stations especially in the bigger cities will likely provide an airport-like experience for the passengers. In the end, these passengers will bring about some much-needed freshness to the Indian Railways, the lifeline of the country.

Amid covid concerns, chinese are turning to black market India made meds.

Residents in China have been scouring the market for generic COVID-19 drugs and India seems to be the answer to their problem. In the recent past, the Chinese authorities have approved two Covid antivirals – Pfizer’s Paxlovid and Azvudine – for the treatment. While China has ran out of the medicine, the Indian market is filled with it and is slowly becoming the next favourite destination.

In the past few months, topics like “anti-Covid Indian generic drugs sold at 1,000 yuan (US$144) per box” has been making the rounds of the Chinese social media. Platforms like Weibo and WeChat are filled with such queries and experts believe that black market deals are being conducted on them.

While the distribution of drugs which are not approved in China is not illegal, there can be penalties imposed on the illegal imports. Even the doctors in China have warned the public against buying drugs on the black market with several patients displaying massive side effects to the medicines.

Amid covid concerns, chinese are turning to black market India made meds.

Residents in China have been scouring the market for generic COVID-19 drugs and India seems to be the answer to their problem. In the recent past, the Chinese authorities have approved two Covid antivirals – Pfizer’s Paxlovid and Azvudine – for the treatment. While China has ran out of the medicine, the Indian market is filled with it and is slowly becoming the next favourite destination.

In the past few months, topics like “anti-Covid Indian generic drugs sold at 1,000 yuan (US$144) per box” has been making the rounds of the Chinese social media. Platforms like Weibo and WeChat are filled with such queries and experts believe that black market deals are being conducted on them.

While the distribution of drugs which are not approved in China is not illegal, there can be penalties imposed on the illegal imports. Even the doctors in China have warned the public against buying drugs on the black market with several patients displaying massive side effects to the medicines.

Yezdi brand name ownership is in doubt

Jawa motorcycles have been successful right from its launch. There have also been frequent launches. Various models are now available from Jawa and cater to the different needs of a user. The various models are from different categories. The best thing is that bikes are for every budget and are also getting popular among bike enthusiasts. The popularity is also due to the nostalgia factor, which is playing a role in today’s modern world.

Now, Jawa is also planning to launch more models. More so, it also revived a popular brand by name of Yezdi. But recently there has been an astonishing by the Honorable High Court in Karnataka. In the statement, the High Court stated that the ownership of the name Yezdi is still with Ideal Jawa. This company has been under liquidation since 1991. The statement also pointed out that the ownership of these names does not belong to Boman R. Irani and Classic Legends. The court further said that the name is not for sale as it has not been renewed by Ideal Jawa. 

In the past, the company Ideal Jawa was started by Farokh Irani, who is the father of Boman R. Irani. The company sold Jawa motorcycles in 1960 and then Yezdi motorcycles in 1973. But this did not give the right of ownership of Yezdi to Boman R. Irani.

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But the honourable court said that all the trademarks that Ideal Jawa owned will remain with the court under the liquidation is finished. The company Classic legends and Boman R. Irani has also been ordered to pay 10 lakh rupees to the liquidator. Along with that, Classic Legends have also been directed to pay all the profits to Ideal Jawa, which have been made by the use of the Yezdi name till now.

But apart from all this the sale and the normal business of Yezdi motorcycles will continue till further notice. Also, in response to these orders, Classic Legends and Boman R. Irani are planning to take some legal advice and take the necessary actions.

Now, we will have to wait and see whether the owner of the Yezdi name is given to Classic Legends or not. in terms of competition, Yezdi is facing stiff competition from Hero and some other companies who are building and even planning to introduce bikes similarly. This segment is bound to grow as more people are choosing such bikes. 

Royal Enfield on the other hand is the biggest competitor that Jawa has in the market. For a very long time, RE ruled the segment with its popular models. But now things have changed. Now, there is a growing challenge for these companies. The challenge is that of the electric two-wheelers. Electric vehicles are slowly gaining popularity. The increasing environmental issues are making it difficult for companies to continue with traditional vehicles. The newer two-wheelers are also gaining more features and capabilities. There is also a challenge for the right pricing of the two-wheelers. As more electric two-wheelers are being manufactured, their price is also becoming more challenging for the petrol heads.

National Girl Child Day

It is marked on January 24 in order to raise awareness of the injustices that girls experience in Indian society, as well as the rights of girls and the value of their education, health, and nutrition. The day coincides with several government of India campaigns and programmes, such as Save the Girl Child and Beti Bachao Beti Padhao.

Objectives of National Girl Child Day

-National Girl Child Day is intended to raise awareness of the rights that girls possess, to provide them with equal opportunity to everyone else, to support the nation’s girl children, and to do away with gender-based prejudices, according to the Women and Child Development Ministry.

-Additionally, it asks for raising awareness of the injustices that female children experience and educating people on the importance of educating girls.

-According to the government, changing how society views girls, reducing female feticide, and raising awareness of the declining sex ratio are the key goals.

– to raise people’s awareness and give girl children in society new opportunities.

– To end all forms of discrimination against girls.

– To make sure that every girl child in the nation has access to all of her human rights, respect, and value.

– To educate individuals and work against gender inequality.

– To modify people’s perceptions of females as children and combat India’s declining child sex ratio.

– To raise public knowledge of the value and function of girls.

– To give girls rights and chances for improvement.

– To inform people about a girl’s diet and overall health.

– To grant them equal rights and the freedom to travel to any location inside the nation.

 

How is National Girl Child Day celebrated?

To honour Girl Child Day, a variety of activities are planned across the nation in order to advance social causes such as education, status, and equality. Additionally, the Indian government runs a number of programmes to raise public awareness of the issue of girl children in Indian society. The Government of India draws attention to the issues and disparities affecting girls through this campaign. The government runs several advertising with the slogan “Save the Girl Child” across TV channels, regional newspapers, and radio stations. Even non-governmental organisations (NGOs) participate in the event and raise awareness among the public on how to treat and educate girl children equally.

government schemes for girls 

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao

This programme, launched by the BJP-led NDA government in January 2015, intends to lower the CSR (Child Sex Ratio) and offer equal educational opportunities. The Ministry of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and Ministry of Human Resources Development are working together on this project. A 100 crore rupee initial investment was made in the programme.

Sukanya Samridhhi Yojana

This government-sponsored programme aids parents in starting early savings for the girl child’s education and marriage. When the account is opened, the girl child must be younger than 10 years old. The account may continue to be active until the girl turns 21. This small savings plan can be opened at specified commercial and public banks as well as post offices. As joint account holders, the baby girl’s parents or legal guardians can open it as a savings account in her name. The initial outlay can range from as little as Rs 250 to as much as Rs 150,000. With a balance of at least Rs 1,000, the government offers an interest rate of 8.5%.

National Scheme of Incentives to Girls for Secondary Education

This programme attempts to encourage girls between the ages of 14 and 18 to enrol in secondary school. In May 2008, a centrally-sponsored programme was introduced. A deposit of Rs 3,000 is made as an FD in the qualifying girls’ names under this programme. When the daughter turns 18 or when she passes her class 10 exam, she can withdraw the money.


Amid decline in China’s construction sector, India emerges as ‘saviour’ for global steel demand, says report

India has emerged as a saviour for the sagging global steel demand with China’s enormous construction sector still in a funk and the US and Europe probably heading into recessions.

India is experiencing a building boom and is on track to surpass China as the world’s most populated nation by the end of the year. In an effort to compete with China as a manufacturing hub, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is attempting to revamp the roadways, rail systems, and ports.

According to the World Steel Association, this will result in a 6.7% increase in steel demand, reaching over 120 million tonnes in 2023, the greatest growth rate among large nations. This year, India experienced similar growth and surpassed the US to overtake China as the world’s second-largest user of steel.

The biggest producer in the country, JSW Steel Ltd., stated that “the nation-building phase of any economy demands a lot of steel and commodities.” According to him, India is currently moving through that phase, which might increase its steel demand to more than 200 million tonnes by 2030.

Amid decline in China's construction sector, India emerges as 'saviour' for global steel demand, says report

India has emerged as a saviour for the sagging global steel demand with China’s enormous construction sector still in a funk and the US and Europe probably heading into recessions.

India is experiencing a building boom and is on track to surpass China as the world’s most populated nation by the end of the year. In an effort to compete with China as a manufacturing hub, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is attempting to revamp the roadways, rail systems, and ports.

According to the World Steel Association, this will result in a 6.7% increase in steel demand, reaching over 120 million tonnes in 2023, the greatest growth rate among large nations. This year, India experienced similar growth and surpassed the US to overtake China as the world’s second-largest user of steel.

The biggest producer in the country, JSW Steel Ltd., stated that “the nation-building phase of any economy demands a lot of steel and commodities.” According to him, India is currently moving through that phase, which might increase its steel demand to more than 200 million tonnes by 2030.