flood:it affects

as we know that flood is the natural disaster which can knock the door anytime and specially in the monsoon it goes gallant . it is well said that we can overcome over the fire but controlling the water is the biggest challenge . the lives after the flood gets completely changed i am not talking about te lavish buildings of the allied class i am just talking about the poor rural humans more focusing on the people of the bihar and the assam states the flood goes wilder in these areas . in the districts of bihar such as east and west chaparan nepal realeases the water resulting in sudden rise in the water level leaving no chance of preperation for the survival during the time . in the recent case in assam nearly 20 villages drained off by the water sudenly in the night and caused death of 22 people from the region . the grief and pain of those family can not be expressed in the words who lost ther near ones . the main assests of the rural people is the cattles wich includes cow ,ox, goat etc which was also blown by the water forces during the time . in the current scenario the govt has failed to look in to the matter leraning from the past records of floods . every year these things happens and there is no absolute measures which is initiated by the govermenet to eradicate the problems of the flood. during the pandemic time the world is most affected by the novel corona virus which has gained the attention of the whole world including india but let me tell truefacts that in floodhitareas lives are more affected than that of the covid 19 . if we talk of bihar there are 15 lakhs people who got affected and about 9.5 lakhs people were rescued by the national disater relief force frorm the down areasand had been shifted to upper areas .

ccording to the disaster management department’s daily flood bulletin, altogether 64 blocks have been affected by floods across 10 districts, including East Champaran, West Champaran, Gopalganj, Muzaffarpur, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Supaul, Kishanganj, Darbhanga, and Khagaria. However, Thursday saw a reduction in the intensity of rainfall in the region as well as a falling trend in the water level.
The state government has initiated several steps for flood rescue and rehabilitation, including deployment of 13 NDRF teams and eight teams of eight State Disaster Response Force.
The Bagmati and Adhwara are flowing above the danger level at all 10 flood gauges in Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Darbhanga, Muzafarpur and Samastipur districts. Kosi was also flowing above the danger level at four places in Supual, Khagaria, Bhagalpur and Saharsa districts on Thursday.

. here are the steps which needs to taken up:

introduce better flood warning system

increase spending on h flood defence

Protect wetlands and introduce plant trees strategically

tacle climate change efficently

restore rivers to thier natural courses

improve soil conditins which can hold water

construct water barriers efficiently like dams and barrage

if this measures could e taken then it could be surely be helpful in the matters which is curse on the life of the human beings and more on the helpless and needy people who gets affected most during the time of the flood emergency

thanks …

Kargil Vijay Diwas: I&B Minister pays tributes to Jawans who laid down their lives to keep nation safe

On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar paid tributes to Jawans who laid down their lives to keep the nation safe. In a tweet, Mr Javadekar said, under Operation Vijay the brave sons of India sacrificing their lives got victory in the Kargil war against Pakistan.  He said, 21 years ago the Jawans fought valiantly against Pakistani intruders and defended the borders against the enemy.

President Kovind says Kargil Vijay Diwas is symbol of fearless determination, exceptional valour of our Armed Forces

President Ram Nath Kovind has said that Kargil Vijay Diwas is symbol of fearless determination and exceptional valour of our Armed Forces. Mr Kovind saluted the soldiers who fought the enemy and laid down their life to defend Bharat Mata. In a tweet, the President said, the nation is forever grateful to them and their families.

Home Minister says Kargil Vijay Diwas is a symbol of India’s proud, valour and steadfast leadership

Home Minister Amit Shah has said that Kargil Vijay Diwas is a symbol of India’s proud, valour and steadfast leadership. In a tweet Mr Shah said, he bow to the Soldiers who, with their indomitable courage, drove the enemy from the inaccessible hills of Kargil and waved the tricolor there again. He said, the country is proud of the heroes of India dedicated to protect the motherland.

5th phase of ‘Vande Bharat Mission’ to begin from 1st August

The fifth phase of the Vande Bharat Mission will begin from 1st of next month to rescue Indians stranded abroad. It will continue till 31st August this year.
 
Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the detailed schedule of the mission will be shared soon. He said evacuation and outbound travel of every stranded Indian is a priority and no one will be left behind.
 
The Minister said over eight lakh 14 thousand people have returned since 6th May this year through various means under the Vande Bharat Mission.

India registers highest single-day Covid-19 cases test on 2nd consecutive day

India has registered a record number of single day COVID19 tests on the second consecutive day. Health Ministry said, in the last 24 hours, four lakh 42 thousand 31 samples were tested. For the first time, Government labs set a new record of testing 3 lakh 62 thousand 1 hundred 53 samples. Private labs also scaled a new high of 79 thousand 8 hundred 78 samples tested in a single day.
 
The Union Government has advised all States to keep up with the strategy of aggressive testing, tracking and treatment which may initially lead to a high number of daily positive cases but would eventually achieve a decline as has been demonstrated after Union Government’s efforts in Delhi.

South China Sea is not Beijing’s maritime empire: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

In a fresh salvo at China, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said that the South China Sea is not Beijing’s maritime empire. He said, United States’ policy is crystal clear that South China Sea dispute must be resolved through international law.
 
Mr Pompeo said, if Beijing violates international law and free nations do nothing, history shows that Chinese Communist Party will simply take more territory. Mr Pompeo’s statement comes after Australia backed United States saying Beijing’s territorial claims in the South China Sea are illegal.
 
In a letter to the United Nations, Australia’s permanent mission rejected Chinese Communist Party’s claim to disputed islands calling them inconsistent with international law.
 
Australian government said, any claims by China are inconsistent with 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). It said maritime claims by Chinese Communist Party do not adhere to the UN rules on baselines, maritime zones and classification of features.
 
China claims nearly 90 per cent of the South China Sea as its sovereign territory. The sea, which is grouped into three archipelagos, is very crucial for global trade.
 
Earlier the US officially dismissed China’s claims to offshore resources across most of the South China Sea calling Beijing’s bullying tactics to control the region as completely unlawful.
In his July 13 statement, Mr Pompeo said, Washington will align its position over Chinese claims with the 2016 Arbitral Tribunal’s decision.
 
In 2016, an arbitral tribunal ruled that China’s claim over historic rights to resources in the South China Sea was incompatible with the detailed allocation of rights and maritime zones in the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.

India announces 400 million dollar currency swap for Sri Lanka

Reserve Bank of India has signed necessary documents for extending a 400 million dollar currency swap facility with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. This currency swap arrangement will remain available till November 2022.
 
The agreement followed talks between the two sides over past weeks to find ways of enhancing economic cooperation between the two neighbours. Indian High Commission in Colombo has remained closely engaged in fruitful bilateral cooperation with Sri Lanka on all matters of mutual interest.  
 
Both countries held technical discussions on rescheduling of bilateral debt repayment by Sri Lanka this week. Both sides had discussed the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its likely health and economic impacts during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s telephone conversations with Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on 23rd of May and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on 27th of May.
 
Prime Minister Modi had assured that India would continue to provide all possible support to Sri Lanka for mitigating the effects of the pandemic. Sri Lanka has around one billion dollar loan commitment from India and has requested to reschedule the payment due to ongoing financial crisis and COVID situation.

Centre allocates additional Rs 40 thousand cr under MGNREGA in view of COVID-19 pandemic

In view of the situation arising out of COVID-19 pandemic, an additional allocation of 40 thousand crore rupees has also been made for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme during this financial year. Union Minster for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Narendra Singh Tomar has called upon the states to ensure that funds being routed to Gram Panchayats are effectively used for development works at the village level.
 
Mr Tomar said this while inaugurating a function through video conference on Strengthening of the Risk-Based Internal Audit of Rural Development Programmes. He emphasized that the focus of the government is on ensuring high level of transparency in the implementation of rural development programmes.
 
Mr Tomar said, his Ministry has developed a multi-pronged strategy for expanding livelihood opportunities through wage and self-employment, providing rural housing, roads infrastructure and providing social safety net.
 
The Minister said, a provision of about one lakh 20 thousand crore rupees has been made in the Budget Estimates for the financial year 2020-21.
 
On this occasion, Mr Tomar released a Financial Management Index for Rural Development Programmes to rank the performance of the states. The states will be ranked on the basis of preparation of annual plan, projecting the requirement of funds for the financial year, expeditious release of state’s share, timely utilization of the funds and submission of the Utilization Certificates.

PM Modi to share his thoughts in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme on All India Radio today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will share his thoughts with the people in the country and abroad in the ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme on All India Radio at 11 this morning. It will be the 67th episode of the monthly radio programme.
 
It will be broadcast on the entire network of AIR and Doordarshan and also on AIR News website http://eduindexnews.com/ and newsonair Mobile App. It will also be streamed live on the YouTube channels of AIR, DD News, PMO and Information and Broadcasting Ministry.
 
AIR will broadcast the programme in regional languages immediately after the Hindi broadcast. The regional language versions will be repeated at eight in the evening.

Nation pays tributes to war heroes on Kargil Vijay Diwas today

In Ladakh, General Officer Commanding of Fire and Fury Corps Lt Gen Harinder Singh will lay wreath and pay homage to the martyrs, at Drass War Memorial in Kargil. AIR correspondent reports that Drass War memorial has been decorated for the celebrations of 21years of victory in 1999 Kargil War. Due to Covid 19 Pandemic the celebrations this year are scaled down in magnanimity. Usually, the celebrations run for three days starting from 24th July, have been limited to a single day.

However, several events relating to Kargil Vijay Diwas annually have already been cancelled which includes the most popular Captain Sourabh Kalia cricket Cup, due to the pandemic in the region. This year only wreath lying ceremony will take place, at Drass War Memorial.

However, the celebrations are going to be special on its own. A Senior Army officer in northern region, Lt Gen YK Joshi, a Veer Chakra awardee, was a Commanding Officer in Operation Vijay in 1999. YK Joshi himself led several assault operations, to push the enemy back from Indian territory.

The very Commanding Officer who led the Operation Vijay today attending the 21st anniversary as Chief Guest itself is a special occasion and inspiring for the forces in Ladakh region.

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu today paid tributes to the martyred heroes of the Kargil war who sacrificed their lives to safeguard the sovereignty and integrity of the country on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas. In a tweet, Mr Naidu said, the grateful nation will always remember their patriotism and valour.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will pay tributes to the fallen soldiers who fought valiantly during Kargil War at National War Memorial this morning.

5 Ways to achieve faster typing speed on your fingertips

1) Accuracy
I have been trying to improve my speed for months and I have not seen much progress. I said when I slowed down and started to be more precise instead of trying to type faster I started to see an increase in my typing speed. I feel in control again. I still have a way to go about achieving my own goal but I am happy to see that I am now making progress and relaxing more.
Learn accuracy first and then improve speed. Because if you make mistakes all the time for a long time it will take you to type. Every time you go back it takes a long time if you slow down just to type accurately. I still make a lot of mistakes but I find that when I slow down to understand, I tend to type a little faster.

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2) Practice
For new writers: Practice. Familiarize yourself with the function of the home keys until you get to the point where you don’t need to look at both typing, or your fingers on the keyboard.

For key writers: Practice. Improve memory for typing specific types of symbols used to write letters. Identify the combination of letters of certain words that give you trouble and practice typing them especially when you no longer need to think when you do.
My tip to improve your typing speed is not just practice it many times, but do it well. Try to eliminate bad typing habits and replace them with good ones. For example, you should use every single finger when typing instead of relying on the use of very comfortable fingers. Full use of both hands is essential to achieve your highest typing ability.

3) Stretching
When my wrists tighten with a typewriter, I hold my fingers with one hand and stretch my arm at full length and pull my fingers back slightly. As for me, I stretched out my fingers and opened them, folded my arms back and forth, and wrapped my arms around them.
if you feel a small sore on your legs or knees, just put your arms up, and fold your fingers (do this only if your fingers feel sore.) and if your sticks hurt just put your left hand on your wrist and do the same with your right hand. At the bottom of your left fist, tap the arrows to your right and vice versa.

4) Know your keyboard
My tip to improve your typing speed is “F” and “J”. As you know most, those characters you feel for the first time on the keyboard. As time goes on, and you learn to type without looking, I won’t even say the “feel” of the “F” and the “J” will only read the keyboard.
It is also important that you are familiar with the keyboard you are using. – This is important as, if you can calculate the keyboard in your mind, you do not need to look away from the screen to find the key you need. This will reduce the time spent between putting many of your thoughts on the screen before releasing it (again).
If you type 60 wpm or more, and you want to improve, and you don’t get a carpal tunnel buy a functional keyboard. I use the red switch I bought for both games / typing, and after an hour of typing, my fingers still feel right. I would not recommend the red for the most active ones – There is no answer other types of switches have, and it takes a while to get used to not releasing the buttons all the time.

5) Rhythm
The key is to increase the pace, not just the speed, but the accuracy, the priorities. Speed ​​comes naturally with practice and time. In addition, one has to operate on oneself to do better, but acknowledge that only efficiency is established, as well as efficiency. In closing, one must learn to type only what one sees/reads never change words, unless, of course, it is planning exercise/testing.

Business of NGO’s

India, a country of 1.5 billion people has a long tradition of social service, social reform and voluntary agencies. This tradition was further cultivated with the emergence of NGOs that cropped up soon after independence when Mahatma Gandhi made a plea for dissolving the Indian National Congress (the political party which came into power upon Independence), and transforming it into a Lok Sevak Sangh (Public Service Organization). The plea however, rejected did not halt the formation of NGO’s in India. Many followers of Gandhi established voluntary agencies to work closely with the governmental programs on social and economical issues. These agencies organized handicrafts and village industries, rural development programs, credit cooperatives, educational institutions, etc.

But in 1960, the NGO’s went through a second phase of transformation when governmental programs seemed to be inadequate to deal with the deprived sections of India. These grass roots organizations worked at the micro-level with limited resources and lack of coordination to deal with issues such as bonded labourers, landless farmers, poverty etc. With the coming of economic reforms and introduction of the Sixth Five Year Plan (1980-1985), the government identified new areas in which NGOs as new participants could participate in the developmental process of country.

These areas included:

  • Optimal utilization and development of renewable source of energy, including forestry through the formation of renewable energy association at the block level.
  • Family welfare, health and nutrition, education and relevant community programs in the field.
  • Health for all programs
  • Water management and soil conservation
  • Social welfare programs for weaker sections
  • Implementation of minimum needs program
  • Disaster preparedness and management (i.e. for floods, cyclones, etc)
  • Promotion of ecology and tribal development, and
  • Environmental protection and education.

With the opening of avenues in the job sector today NGO is considered as a viable option for many to take it up as a profession.

An NGO stands for Non-government organization. The term originated from the United Nations and is normally used to refer to organizations which are established for some specific purpose but do not form part of the government and are not conventional for-profit business. In the cases in which NGOs are funded totally or partially by governments, the NGO maintains its non-governmental status by excluding government representatives from membership in the organization. NGO’s pursue some wider social aim that has political aspects, but are not overtly political organizations such as political parties Today; India has a vigorous NGO sector. Although there has been no complete census of NGOs, it is estimated that about 25,000 to 30,000 are active in India.

A decade ago, NGOs were fairly peripheral in the global as well as national platform but now they participate actively in various political, economical and social matters. The involvement of NGOs in making decisions on the environment, sustainable development and human rights have increased the legitimacy and transparency of intergovernmental deliberations. NGOs come in all sizes, shapes, ideologies, nationalities, organizing structures and styles. Some focus on mere local issues while some address issues that span the entire globe. Their very diversity reflects the complexity of these organizations.

NGO may be a ubiquitous term, but it is used to describe an array of groups and organizations – from activist groups to development organizations delivering aid and providing essential public services. Few NGOs are research-driven policy organizations, looking to engage with decision-makers. Still others act as watchdogs, casting a critical eye over events like domestic violence or female infanticide. In a nutshell, NGOs encompass everything from charities and relief agencies to political parties; think tanks and academic centers to community organizations; cultural associations to continent wide farmers’ networks; women’s groups to environmental federations; social movements to human rights and religious groups.

Some of the noted NGOs organizations are the International Red Cross, Oxfam Care, Amnesty International, World Federation of United Nations Associations, etc. In India, Smile Foundation, Help Age India, Goonj, Udaan are some of the prominent ones. Many of us view NGOs as promoting socially responsible activities and engaging in philanthropic efforts. What is less known is that several are also partnering with major corporations around the globe to fund themselves ? With the retreat of the state from a number of public functions and regulatory activities, NGOs have begun to fix their sights on powerful corporations – many of which can rival entire nations in terms of their resources and influence.

On the surface, such partnerships may seem strange, since historically business and NGOs have had a somewhat traditional relationship (mostly instigated by the NGOs). But enlightened companies and a few business-friendly NGOs have realized that their interests are more often aligned than not, and they have much to gain from working with one another. With funding or aid becoming an important factor NGOs want to make a big impact so they choose their corporate partners carefully. They look for opportunities where they can participate in a partnership and make a transformative change.

NGOs are also seeking promotion and publicity for their efforts. They insist on being able to communicate the results from corporate projects in the hope that it will spur other companies and industries to adopt similar practices. But sometimes, NGOs often communicate in language that is not relevant for business. Many companies are also reluctant to engage with NGOs because they don’t know where to start, or they consider themselves to be too far behind, and fear they will be ostracized for it. Another concern is the cost of these “partnerships.” Both sides should also clearly spell out their objectives, and identify the outcomes they have in mind to define success, and avoid shocks down the road.

Some research has shown that many are still toddlers and only a few NGOs know how to communicate effectively with business. Businesses cannot relate to goals (however noble) related to climate change and oceans and making the world a better place. They need to know how an NGO can solve their business problems, in language that relates to their objectives and challenges. And with the coming of globalization now NGOs can also be more open to, and pro-active in forming, partnerships with business. NGOs have played a major role in pushing for sustainable development at the international level. Much of the credit for creating these trends can be taken by NGOs. But how should the business world react to NGOs in the future or should they hold out hope those NGOs can sometimes be helpful partners?

Public surveys reveal that NGOs often enjoy a high degree of public trust, which can make them a useful tool but not always sufficient for the concerns of society and stakeholders. Not all NGOs are comfortable to collaborate with the private sector. Some will prefer to remain at a distance, by monitoring, publicizing, and criticizing in cases where companies fail to take seriously their impacts upon the wider community. However, many are showing a willingness to devote some of their energy and resources to working alongside business, in order to address corporate social responsibility. But the paradoxical situation is that with the long-term aid people get aid for being poor. Poor people get extra food and other benefits. But those struggling out of poverty get little or no assistance.

While society by and large would agree that NGOs benefit the world from a social perspective, we suspect most of the business community would say that NGOs’ objectives are not aligned with their own. NGOs in general, and the activist ones in particular, need to do a better job of communicating their value proposition in language that business understands, and business needs to be more receptive to listening to, and working with NGOs.

NGOs want to be heard. Most have noble ideals and goals and want to make a difference. Even if business does not partner with them, it should listen when they come knocking the doors.

Indian Detergent Market

The detergent market in India is divided into three segments – premium, mid-range, and popular. The premium segment comprises Ariel and Surf; the mid-range segment comprises Tide, Henko, and Rin; and the popular segment comprises Mr White, Wheel, Nirma and Ghari. The market share of the detergents in the premium segment is 15%, and that of the mid-range and popular are 40% and 45% respectively. These detergent brands are considered organized players in the industry and comprise 60% of the total market. The remaining 40% of the market is saturated with regional and small unorganized players. Reports show that India’s per capital consumption of detergent stands at 2.7kg – the lowest in the world.  

Before 1985, Hindustan Unilever’s Surf held the number one position in the detergent market in India. However, when Nirma Chemicals launched a detergent brand called Nirma, catering to the middle and lower middle class customers, Surf was evicted from its number one position. Soon, HLL realized that there were fragments of the market which were untouched by major detergent players in India and it came up with two low-priced detergents called Wheel and Rin to cater to the lower middle class group.  When Hindustan Lever, HLL, and Nirma Chemicals began increasing their market share, Rohit Surfactants, yet another player, launched a detergent brand called Ghari for rural customers, and middle and lower middle class customers.

Today, Ghari is the market leader in the detergent industry, with a market share of 17.3% and Wheel is tagging behind closely at 16.9%. Tide is at present at the third position with a market share of 13.5% and Nirma has less than 6% market share. Ghari has always maintained affordable pricing, which is why it has managed to become a household name in India. To increase its customer base, Rohit Surfactants has spread its distribution network for Ghari detergent to more states in India. In fact, in the last three years, the company has increased its reach to 10 more states and it sells Garhi detergent through more than 3,500 dealers.   

The detergent industry is worth Rs 13,000 crores and industry players are constantly improving their products to suit the changing needs of consumers. A few years back, liquid detergents were almost unheard of; however, today, we witness more and more companies producing liquid detergents alongside powder detergents and laundry bar soaps.    In the past, consumers in India used to wash clothes by hand but today, with the advancement of technology, more and more people are shifting to washing machines. Hence, detergent companies have tweaked their products to enable the washing of clothes in all types of washing machines – top load, front loading, fully automatic, and semi automatic washing machines.​​​​​​​ In addition, detergent companies have started manufacturing powder detergents in packs of 20 grams, 200 grams, 500 grams, 1 kg, and 2 kg to cater to the needs of those who prefer to buy in small packets and in bulk.    Today, consumers have a number of products to choose from, which is why companies are constantly upgrading their products and coming up with better and innovative advertising campaigns to increase their market share.

The Indian detergent market is largely divided into two markets of organised and unorganised players. The main products sold here are the detergent bars, detergent powder & liquid detergent. The major proportion of Indian market lies in the rural area in which people are less aware of the brands, buys from general retails and are also highly price sensitive. Moreover, they can easily switch to another product if it is being offered at lower price.

Hence, price competition is a major factor in Indian Detergent market. On the other side, urban people are educated and are aware of the trends, brands and fabric hygiene. Furthermore, they also purchase detergents from multibrand retails and e commerce. Hence, the premium detergent products such as washing machine powders and liquid detergents were developed targeting the urban audience.

The Indian Detergent market has always seen a substantial growth and is expected to reach INR 49067 crore with a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 9%. The Surf brand of Hindustan Unilever Limited claims to be the first brand of the market but soon with the introduction of indigenous brands such as Nirma and Ghari, the global leader lost its shares in Indian market. The indigenous brands Nirma and Ghari pinched the empathy of Indian consumers and started making available detergent powder in Indian market.

However, Nirma lost its share over the Ghari Detergent and the brand Ghari by Rohit Surfactants is currently leading the Indian Market with highest market share. The liquid detergent was brought by HUL in the year 2013 under the brand name of Surf Excel. Other price friendly brands such as Rin, Active Wheel, Tide, etc came into the market with their pricing strategies.

The detergents are made available to the end consumer through mainly three sales channels- General retail, Multi brand retail and online retails. The rural market have only general retails which restricts the people to have only one buying option. But the urban people enjoy various discounts and festive offers given by Multibrand and online retails. The major working chain in Indian multibrand retails re Big Bazaar, D mart, Bansal, etc. and e commerce such as Amazon, Flipkart, etc. offers variety of detergents in different size and packaging.