BIHAR
Patna best dist under swachh Bihar mission
Patna has been adjudged the best district in the state for its commendable performance in execution of solid and liquid waste management under Lohiya Swachh Bihar Abhiyan (LSBA).
The four categories in which the district was awarded the best were overall solid and liquid waste disposal management, performance of Mokama and Daniyavan blocks and that of Kurkuri panchayat under 
Philwarisharif block.
The DM said six village panchayats are slated to be made open defecation free (ODF) in the district under LSBS programme. Besides, it would also be ensured that all those associated with government buildings, schools and anganwadi centres properly used toilets and ensured disposal of solid and liquid wastes.
INTERNATIONAL
India Ranks 8 in Climate Change Performance Index 2023
India rose two spots to rank eighth out of 63 countries in the Climate Change Performance Index 2023 (CCPI). In the Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy Use categories, the country was rated “high”. In the Climate Policy and Renewable Energy categories, it earned a “medium” rating.
The CCPI evaluates 59 countries and the European Union, which together generate over 90 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Using standardised criteria, the CCPI looks at four categories, with 14 indicators: Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Renewable Energy, Energy Use, and Climate Policy.
It tracks the implementation of the Paris Agreement by various countries.
In Greenhouse Gas Emissions, India ranked ninth. Under the category of Renewable Energy and Energy Use, it stood at the 24th and ninth stop, respectively. And on Climate Policy, India ranked eighth.
UNESCO India Africa Hackathon Inaugurated
UNESCO India Africa Hackathon was inaugurated at Gautam Buddha University with a grand opening ceremony. The program extensively focused upon promoting engagement and collaboration of the student communities in India with the communities of African nations to develop ingenious and out-of-the-box strategies to tackle the problems faced by mankind.
While welcoming the African students, UP CM beckoned them to be a part of startups and innovation culture here in India. He also invited students to study in India and be India’s innovation partners. He concluded by extending his best wishes for a successful UNESCO India Africa Hackathon.
NATIONAL
Karmyogi Prarambh Module
The Karmayogi Prarambh module is an initiative under the Mission Karmayogi.
It is an online orientation course for the new recruits of various government departments.
It will help new government employees to understand the code of conduct required to adapt to the new role.
Ethics in the workplace, integrity, human resource policies and other benefits, allowances, etc., are some of the topics focused on by the module.
The objective of this online orientation programme is to keep the essence of civil service within the people of the country.
Union Minister Anurag Thakur inaugurates first of its kind Film Technology Exhibition at IFFI 53
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports Anurag Singh Thakur, inaugurated the Film Technology Exhibition showcasing technology and various elements pertaining to film art/cinema and aesthetics at IFFI 2022 in Goa. Following the inauguration the Minister visited the various stalls and experienced the state-of-art equipment and technologies displayed at this unique maiden exhibition at IFFI.
Film Technology Exhibition at the 53rd IFFI, is showcasing technology and various elements pertaining to film art/cinema and aesthetics. Film enthusiasts visiting the exhibition are being taken through the interlinkages of technology in the context of film art and aesthetics and also how these elements come together and enrich viewer experience.
25th National Conference on e-Governance
The 25th National Conference on e-Governance will be organized on November 26 and 27 this year
25th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) will be held in Katra – a city in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
It will be jointly organized by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) and the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Government.
The theme for this year’s NCeG is “Bringing Citizens, Industry and Government Closer”.
Over a thousand delegates from 28 states and 8 union territories are expected to take part in this conference.
India’s First Suicide Prevention Policy
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare recently unveiled the National Suicide Prevention Strategy – India’s first suicide prevention policy.
National Suicide Prevention Strategy (NSPS) aims to reduce suicide mortality by 10 per cent by 2030 through timely actions and multi-sectoral collaborations.
The NSPS is divided into 3 parts – immediate, intermediate and long-term strategy.
Its priority areas are reducing easy access to suicide modes, strengthening healthcare systems to prevent suicide, sensitization through media and strengthening suicide surveillance.
Under this policy, the government will phase out hazardous pesticides.
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