“It is one of the severest tests of friendship to tell your friend his faults.”
Henry Ward Beecher
“अपने मित्र को उसके दोषों को बताना मित्रता की सबसे कठोर परीक्षा होती है।”
हैनरी वार्ड बीचर
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Quote of the Day November 30, 2022
Current Affairs- November 29, 2022
IFFI 2022
– 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) ends in Panaji, Goa
– Golden Peacock Award for Best Film was bagged by the Spanish language film ‘I have Electric Dreams’ directed by Valentina Maurel
Best Director award was given to Nader Saeivar for Turkish film ‘No End’
– ‘Vahid Mobasheri’ won the ‘Silver Peacock’ award for ‘Best Actor (Male)’ for the film ‘No End’
– Daniela Marin Navarro was given ‘Silver Peacock’ award for the ‘Best Actor (Female)’ for the film ‘I Have Electric Dreams’
– Special Jury Award was conferred on Director ‘Lav Diaz’ the film ‘When the Waves are Gone’
– Iranian film “Nargesi” directed by Payam Eskandar bagged the ICFT UNESCO Gandhi Medal
– ‘Best Debut Feature Film of a Director’ was given to ‘Asimina Proedrou’ for the Greek film ‘Behind the Haystacks’
NEW ENVOYS
– Md. Mustafizur Rahman, High Commissioner of Bangladesh
– Ibrahim Shaheeb, High Commissioner of Maldives
– Abdulnasser Jamal Hussain Mohammed Alshaali, Ambassador of United Arab Emirates
– Juris Bone, Ambassador of Latvia
– Suzuki Hiroshi, Ambassador of Japan
INDIA
– Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar presents Shilp Guru and National Awards to master craftspersons in Delhi
– Right to freedom of religion not fundamental right to convert: Centre to SC
– Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds 4th India-France Annual Defence Dialogue with Minister of Armed Forces of France Sebastien Lecornu in New Delhi
– India & Malaysia holding military Exercise “Harimau Shakti -2022” in Malaysia from Nov 29 to Dec 12
ECONOMY & CORPORATE
– Govt. allows ED (Enforcement Directorate) to share information about economic offenders with 15 more agencies, including SFIO, CCI and NIA
– Power Ministry launches schemes to procure 4,500 MW electricity supply for 5 years under SHAKTI (Scheme for Harnessing and Allocating Koyala Transparently in India) policy
– S&P Global Ratings cuts India’s economic growth forecast to 7% for FY23
WORLD
– WHO renames monkeypox as mpox, citing racism, discrimination concerns
SPORTS
– Tennis: Canada wins Davis Cup title by defeating Australia 2-0 in final played at Malaga, Span
– Former athlete P T Usha becomes first woman president of IOA (Indian Olympic Association)
Current Affairs-November 30, 2022
INDIA
– Indian Air Force conducting Annual Joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise ‘Samanvay 2022’ from Nov 28 to 30 at Air Force Station Agra
– Former IAS officer Preeti Sudan appointed UPSC Member
International Jaguar Day celebrated on Nov 29 at National Zoological Park, New Delhi
– Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra returns private university Bills passed by state assembly
ECONOMY & CORPORATE
– Pilot project for retail participation in CBDC (central bank digital currency) to start from Dec 1 in four cities and with four banks: RBI
– Govt lifts ban on exports of organic non-basmati rice
– iNCOVACC, world’s first intranasal vaccine by Bharat Biotech, gets approval from CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation)
– 7th edition of Global Technology Summit being held in New Delhi from Nov 29 to Dec 1; is India’s annual flagship event on Geotechnology and is co-hosted by the Ministry of External Affairs and Carnegie India
– Tata Group announces merger of Air India with Vistara; Singapore Airlines to get 25% stake
– YouTube removed 1.7 mn videos in India in July-Sept, most in world
– GroupM Media’s CEO Prashanth Kumar elected president of AAAI (Advertising Agencies Association of India)
WORLD
– International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People observed on Nov 29
– UN panel recommends Australia’s Great Barrier Reef should be listed as ‘world heritage site in danger’
– US: Hawaii’s Mauna Loa, world’s largest active volcano, erupts for first time in 40 years
– Italy: Seven killed by landslide on Ischia Island
4 Important Tips For Using Social Media For Job Hunts
Since its debut, social media has become much more than just a way to stay in touch with friends and family online. In recent years, it has developed into a useful resource for job searching that many prospective employees still continue to underestimate. In fact, many recruiters like to check out the job searcher’s LinkedIn profile, and hiring managers admitted that they were okay with being contacted by potential applicants via LinkedIn.
Social media may be an effective job-search tool for anyone, whether a recent college graduate or an experienced professional seeking a new opportunity. It can play a significant part in developing your career and finding your next job. However, to make the best impression, it is important that you keep certain things in mind. The following tips can be beneficial if you haven't been using social media for job searching.
Maintaining a Professional Profile
It's important to maintain a professional presence on popular social media platforms, in addition to having visible profiles on those platforms, if you plan to use social media for job searching. It's almost certain that hiring managers will look you up online and find your social media profiles when you're actively looking for work.
Take advantage of these platforms to showcase your knowledge of the industry; share important news stories, post facts and other useful information, etc. This can also assist in the growth of your professional network, which will make you look more noteworthy to potential employers as more people start to be using you as a reference for a particular subject or sector.
Keep Up With Industry News
Just as recruiters can uncover information about you on social networks, remember that you can also track what they are doing. Learn more about the company's areas of expertise, recent projects, and any other information you may be able to gather from their networks. You stand to benefit greatly at the interviews you appear for if you have done thorough online research as part of your preparation
Share Online Portfolio/CV
Create a customised blog, online portfolio, or social media profile to display your work so as to leverage social media successfully during your job search. A simple website or blog showcasing your articles could be created if you aspire to become a journalist, for instance. You may quickly point prospective employers to your greatest work by building an online portfolio, and you'll be able to impress them with your abilities. This can include things like your professional website, online portfolio, client websites you've worked on, and other websites that showcase your skills and experience (like ones where you've contributed content as a guest contributor).
Networking
Build connections with individuals who work at companies you are interested in working at or who have similar interests and experience in your field. Start up a casual conversation and get to know one another on a professional level instead of just asking around for employment opportunities. Expanding your career network requires you to develop these business connections. Once you have them in your network, you might be the person they think to approach first when there are suitable opportunities.
3 out of 4 hiring managers will look up a candidate's social networks, as per studies, which have also revealed that many organisations use social media for hiring these days. Even if you aren't a regular user of social media, you should think about creating one or more social media profiles when you are seeking employment. Even if nothing else, it can show prospective employers that you have the technical know-how and are aware of current online and social media trends.
Never undervalue social media's ability to showcase your skills, provide companies with a glimpse into your personality, and help you get employment. And most importantly, be yourself! Authenticity will give you a significant advantage over the competitors in the challenging job search market of today.
Source: The Telegraph, 28/11/22
Uneven pattern: Editorial on variations in rural wages
Indian agriculture is well-known for a number of complex problems that contribute toward poverty, inequality, and low productivity. Recent data compiled by the Reserve Bank of India reveal a great deal of variations in rural wages for the year, 2021-22. While a rural wage earner in Kerala had an average monthly earning of Rs 18,170, the figure in Gujarat was Rs 5,500 per month. The national average across states was a wage of Rs 323.2 per day. This would turn out to yield a monthly income of Rs 8,080 per month, assuming a worker had worked for 25 days in a month. In fact, a number of states other than Gujarat have rural wages less than the national average. These include Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Maharashtra. On the other hand, states like Kerala, Himachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, among others had rural wages much higher than the national average. The year for which these data were compiled, namely 2021-22, was a bad year for economic activity due to the incidence of Covid and its associated disruptions. It could have depressed rural wages in some areas where the disruptions were the most. However, it does not explain the variations across states and the implications for rural demand.
The marked variations in rural wages across states show the imperfect nature of rural labour markets. Ideally, wage differences would induce migration from low to high-wage destinations. In India, even though migration does take place, there are cultural and language barriers that restrict these flows. The year, 2021-22, was bad from this angle too. Covid had induced reverse migration to home states. The second aspect of concern that can trigger wage differences is the local climate in different states that affect agricultural activities and, hence, rural wages. Agriculture is still dependent on monsoons and climate variations have been accentuated by global warming. Another implication of imperfect markets coupled with climatic unpredictability would be uncertainties in jobs and incomes. Hence, even though there has been a recent trend of lower demand for jobs under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, depressed wages can, once again, lead to a need for greater allocation for employment under MGNREGA for wage earners to supplement incomes. Finally, there are possibilities of boosting non-agricultural sources of rural incomes such as floriculture, horticulture, local food processing and cold chains. These would increase rural incomes and provide new employment opportunities. Policymakers need to take a relook at the entire sector. But before doing so, they must talk to rural workers to find out what actually ails them.
Source: The Telegraph, 29/11/22
Great burden: Editorial on austerity measures adversely affecting women
1.7 billion women were pushed below the poverty line as well as being foisted with more caregiving as they worked an additional 512 billion unpaid hours in 2020
Historically, austerity measures have been implemented in times of economic crisis. Arguably, they are necessary to maintain a country’s creditworthiness in the eyes of lenders. Greece, Portugal, Spain, Ireland, Italy and the United Kingdom have all opted for it during the recession of 2007-2009. But a new Oxfam report, The Assault of Austerity, shows how measures such as cutting public wage bills and social protection budgets — central to an austerity regime — create gaps that are passed on to households and adversely affect women. The findings have contemporary relevance. As the world navigates through the economic ravages of Covid-19, conflict and the climate crisis, four out of every five governments are now locked in austerity measures, slashing public services like health, education, and social protection rather than snipping wealth and windfall taxes. The consequences of the pursuit of austerity on women are telling. For instance, 1.7 billion women were pushed below the poverty line as well as being foisted with more caregiving as they worked an additional 512 billion unpaid hours in 2020. More than 10 million women fell out of the workforce globally since 2020 and lost $800 billion in income. In India, only 7% of men lost their jobs, compared to 47% of women. The ‘invisible’ costs included a striking rise in intimate partner violence — one in every 10 women is assaulted at home. Moreover, budget cuts during lockdowns forced 85% of countries to shut their emergency services for survivors of gender-based violence. Access to amenities was hampered too: women and girls are facing even more difficulty getting clean water — the lack of which already kills 800,000 of them each year — along with affordable food, given the sharp rises in costs.
Austerity is not inevitable; it is a choice. A progressive wealth tax on the rich can raise almost $1 trillion more than what governments are planning to save through cuts in 2023, according to Oxfam. The skewed sense of priorities is revealing: 2% of what governments spend on the military is enough to end interpersonal, gender-based violence in 132 countries. The absence of systemic data — or wilful blindness to it — on the economic violence being perpetrated upon women means that governments are making their decisions in the dark. Feminist budgeting and progressive taxation, where taxes are invested in universal social protection and public services, putting the specific needs of women at the heart of policymaking could make a world of difference.
Source: The Telegraph, 30/11/22
Monday, November 28, 2022
Quote of the Day November 28, 2022
“A customer is the most important visitor on our premises. He is not dependent on us. We are dependent on him. He is not an interruption in our work - he is the purpose of it. We are not doing him a favour by serving him. He is doing us a favour by giving”
Mahatma Gandhi
“ग्राहक हमारे लिए एक विशिष्ट अतिथि है। वह हम पर निर्भर नहीं है। हम ग्राहक पर निर्भर हैं। वह हमारे कार्य में व्यवधान नहीं है - बल्कि वह इसका उद्देश्य है। हम ग्राहक की सेवा कर कोई उपकार नहीं कर रहे। वह सेवा का मौका देकर हम पर उपकार कर रहा है।”
महात्मा गांधी
Kuki-Chin Bangladeshi Refugee Issue
he on-going conflict between Bangladeshi security forces and the Kuki-Chin National Army (KNA) triggered an influx of refugees from the Kuki-Chin community to the Indian state of Mizoram.
Who is Kuki-Chin National Army (KNA)?
- The Kuki-Chin National Army (KNA) is the armed wing of the Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF) – a separatist group that was established in 2008 to create a separate state in Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) in Southern Bangladesh.
- The KNF claims that all members of the Bawm, Pungkhua, Lushai, Khumi, Mro, and Khyang ethnic groups are part of the greater Kuki-Chin race.
- Also known as the Bawm Party, this group is having close relationships with rebel groups in Northeast India and Myanmar.
About the current conflict in Bangladesh
The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has launched an operation in October 2022 against the Kuki-Chin National Army (KNA) after it entered into an agreement with the newly formed militant outfit called the Jama’atul Ansar Fil Hindal Sharqiya, which originated from the remote hilly terrains of Rangamati and Bandarban. Under this three-year agreement, KNF will provide shelter, training and other support to the militants in return for 3 lakh Bangladeshi Taka and food expenditure. While several of them have been arrested, 50 militants are currently being trained in the region.
Refugee Situation in Mizoram
This on-going military operation in the CHT has triggered the inflow of refugees in Mizoram. At least 200 Kuki-Chin refugees from Chittagong reached Mizoram’s Lawngtlai district.
The state cabinet had recently approved the setting up of temporary shelters and other basic amenities the Bangladeshi Kuki-Chin refugees. Some 35 lakh people of Kuki-Chin-Mizo communities live in Chittagong Hills Tracts. More refugees from this region are expected to reach Mizoram. They will be recognized as “officially displaced persons” in the state government records since there are no laws related to refugees in India. These refugees will be housed on the same lines as the shelters given to the refugees from Myanmar, who entered Mizoram after the 2021 coup. Mizoram, which shares a 318-km-long border with Bangladesh, currently hosts some 30,000 refugees from Myanmar.
Current Affairs-November 27, 2022
INDIA
– ISRO launches PSLV-C54 rocket carrying earth observation satellite OceanSat-3 & 8 nanosatellites
– President, PM attend Constitution Day Celebration in Supreme Court on Nov 26
Constitution Day celebrated on Nov 26 to mark adoption of the Constitution by Constituent Assembly in 1949
– Prasar Bharati hosting 59th ABU (Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union) General Assembly in New Delhi on Nov 25-30
– eGramSwaraj and Audit Online of Ministry of Panchayati Raj wins GOLD AWARD under the National Awards for e-Governance
– National Milk Day celebrated on Nov 26; birth anniversary of Dr. Verghese Kurien; “Father of White Revolution in India”
– National Gopal Ratna Award presented to farmers, cooperatives for boosting milk production in the country on National Milk Day
– Vikram Gokhale, veteran film and TV actor, dies in Pune at 77; won National Film Award for Best Actor for ‘Anumati’ (Marathi)
– Padma Shri, Khel Ratna Arjuna Awardee Deepa Malik becomes Ni-Kshay Mitra and national ambassador for TB Mukt Bharat Campaign
ECONOMY & CORPORATE
– Road transport & highways sector has the maximum number of delayed projects at 243, followed by railways at 114: Govt.
WORLD
– NASA’s Orion spacecraft successfully enters orbit around the moon
SPORTS
– 81st Annual Madras-Colombo Rowing Regatta in Colombo: Madras Boat Club women lift Adyar trophy; Colombo Rowing Club men lift Deepam trophy
Current Affairs-November 28, 2022
INDIA
– Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya Museum Project in Mumbai wins Award of Excellence at 2022 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation
– ICMR recommends avoiding antibiotics for low-grade fever, issues guidelines
– India, Australia to conduct ‘Austra Hind 22’ military exercise in Rajasthan from Nov 28 to Dec 11
– Bihar CM Nitish Kumar inaugurates scheme in Rajgir, Nalanda district, under which flood waters will be treated for supply to households in the southern part of the state
– Ladakh-based innovator Sonam Wangchuk bags seventh Dr Paulos Mar Gregorios award given by the Sophia Society of the Malankara (Indian) Orthodox Church
– Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will be chief guest at Republic Day celebrations in January
– Special briefing for G20 envoys, invitee nations held at Swaraj Dweep in Andaman & Nicobar
ECONOMY & CORPORATE
– IDBI Bank to continue to operate as an ‘Indian private sector bank’ after its strategic sale; govt.’s residual 15% stake post privatisation will be public shareholding
– FSSAI recognizes Yak as a ‘food animal’ to check declining population
WORLD
– Equatorial Guinea: Teodoro Obiang Mbasogo re-elected President; extends 43-year rule
– Nepal: Ruling Nepali Congress led by PM Sher Bahadur Deuba emerges as single largest party
SPORTS
– Paralympic medallist Lekhara receives Para Sports Person of Year award at the Turf 2022 and India Sports Awards of FICCI
UN resolution should rally world behind Rohingya
Since the overwhelming exodus of Rohingya refugees to Bangladesh in 2017, the Rohingya problem has gained attention. To continue housing more than 1.1 million refugees in Bangladesh, however, is proving to be an incredibly challenging endeavor given the recent emergence of other national and international challenges.
A ray of light is provided, nonetheless, by the recent Rohingya resolution passed by the UN General Assembly’s Third Committee. The resolution was jointly introduced last week by members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the European Union (EU), who all agreed that it was urgent to confront Myanmar’s reprehensible treatment of the Rohingya people and other minorities. This is good news since, up until now, the international community has not taken sufficient action to relieve the pressure on Bangladesh and to prevent Myanmar from abdicating its responsibility to its citizens.
The resolution is simply the first of several that must be taken to make sure that the Myanmar government creates a secure environment for Rohingya refugees to return to; it does not, however, guarantee that the repatriation process for those refugees would be accelerated. It is crucial that the resolution be turned into rapid action because the UN and humanitarian aid groups both have vital roles to play in this situation.
The perpetrators of the crimes done against the Rohingya population can finally be brought to justice with the assistance of the international community. Making sure that the refugees can finally and safely return home requires that we approach this catastrophe with the urgency that it demands. While Bangladesh’s attempts to host the refugees demonstrate a level of generosity that the rest of the world has yet to show, it is time for the international community to take action to share the burden.
The human rights situation of Rohingya Muslims and other minority communities in Myanmar was also raised in the resolution adopted by the third committee of the General Assembly. The Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the United Nations said in a statement that the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the European Union (EU) jointly presented the proposal to the Third Committee of the General Assembly.
109 countries co-sponsored the resolution, the highest since 2017. In addition to finding the root cause of the Rohingya problem, the resolution calls on Myanmar to fully cooperate with all UN human rights bodies, including the UN Secretary General’s Special Envoy to Myanmar, to create an environment suitable for the voluntary, safe and sustainable return of the Rohingya to Rakhine State.
The statement commended “Bangladesh’s continued cooperation with the ICC, IIMM, and other accountability mechanisms to ensure justice and accountability for human rights violations against the Rohingya.” This year’s resolution also called on UN member states to continue humanitarian assistance for the Rohingyas in Bangladesh under the principle of ‘Responsibility and Burden Sharing’.
In addition, the important role of regional countries and organizations such as ASEAN in the development of Myanmar’s political and human rights situation has been highlighted. Special emphasis is placed on the speedy implementation of the five-point recommendations adopted unanimously by ASEAN. It is hoped that the international community will be more alert and aware of the Rohingya issue at the United Nations. It can be said that the task of repatriating Rohingyas will be relatively easy if such a proposal is unanimously accepted by the Security Council in the future.
The main question is whether the Rohingyas sheltered in Bangladesh will be able to return to their homeland. As long as this goal is not achieved, there will be no relief for Bangladesh. Despite being overpopulated and plagued by socio-economic problems, Bangladesh has given shelter to the displaced Rohingya fleeing from Myanmar on humanitarian grounds.
But this humanitarian step has become a burden for Bangladesh now. Rohingyas coming to the country has created a multidimensional crisis. The environment of Cox’s Bazar area has become polluted. Population density has increased. Rohingyas are involved in various criminal activities including drug smuggling and are worsening the law and order situation in the country. This situation is not only a threat to Bangladesh’s internal security but also to regional security.
In this reality, an acceptable solution to the Rohingya crisis has become very important. And this solution can be done only through the repatriation of Rohingyas to their homeland. The international community should apply effective pressure on Myanmar so that the country agrees to take back its citizens. It is expected that the international community will play a stronger role in the Rohingya issue after the unanimously adopted resolution at the United Nations.
Rohingyas do not deserve any kind of support or aid in any form.These people like some disturbed countries in africa and Pakistan etc are crookest ,criminals pretendng to be very poor destitute dressed in shabby out-out or half naked just to chet public and continue with their hidden motive of wpreading Islam in the world.Just give them a finger and they will cut your hand,perhaps the arm itself.There has to be noconcern of world body for such menacious creatures wandering around in human form.The whole non-Islamic world has to be worried and concerned for such muslims migration backed with crafty underhanded device to diffuse Islam.Especially the West (European) countries are being befooled by them by sneaking into their countries.At home these people hate all other non-muslims but do not take shelter within own Islamic countries which are 57 in the world.UNO must act against such elements and those who mischievously brainwash them and give some financial support.The money the guys who push then into europe and other counteries is later shared by Islaic fanatics and Mullah.the circle goes on.Once these socalled migrants get earn some money they keep om supportin(sending money)to those Mullahs or mischievous muslims to continue with their dirty jobs.UNO must act and control the birth rate in all those poor countries.NO any kind of support in any form to such people.If atall help then the it must be like as said "Give them fishhing rod but not fish"and keep them away from healthy civilized society.
Source: The Statesman, 25/11/22
Challenges Faced by Women in STEM And How To Address Them
Technology and innovation are the forerunners of development in India and the world. Education and progress in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) are essential components of this development in terms of overcoming challenges across sectors and ensuring their growth and expansion.However, as India stands at the precipice of becoming a global power, one must acknowledge that to move forward in any field, equal participation by women is imperative. Women in the STEM segment, until recently, faced severe hurdles in gaining access to equal opportunities, but the situation is gradually improving, and women are participating in the field in large numbers. This article discusses how bringing more women into STEM will contribute to the greater development of our economy.
The Situation At Present
Statistics suggest that over 43% of STEM graduates were women. The All India Survey on Higher Education Report estimates that over 10,56,095 women have enrolled in graduate, post-graduate, and Ph.D. courses in the field, as of 2019-20. The Science Technology and Innovation Policy were launched to increase this number by 30% by 2030. The policy also aims to revise the sectoral strategies and priorities of the industry to make it more inclusive, decentralized, evidence-based, and expert-driven. The Scopus database also suggests that women have authored one in three research papers published in India. Estimates also indicate that India is second in the world in terms of the number of women CEOs in the tech sector.
These developments paint an optimistic picture for women in STEM. Women in India are breaking the glass ceiling and excelling in all realms of STEM. Women like Roshni Nadar, the chairperson of HCL, Sharmistha Dubey, the CEO of Match Group, and Revathi Advaithi, CEO of Flex, are exemplary role models who have changed the face of the industry in modern times. However, more must be done to ensure fuller participation and a gender-friendly workspace. Several shortcomings need to be countered if we hope to achieve equitable and balanced development.
What Does The Future Hold?
The Indian government has taken several laudable initiatives to encourage women to join the STEM bandwagon and achieve milestones. For instance, India’s participation in the Gender Advancement for Transforming Institutions project and the launch of Consolidation of University Research for Innovation and Excellence played a pivotal role in paving the way for women in STEM. However, more must be done to push women to reach their full potential.
Women scientists and young achievers are also being given recognition through women excellence awards distributed by SERB. National Women Bioscientists Awards are also accorded to senior researchers in the field of biotechnology for their contribution. Many companies today are incorporating policies like flexible work timings, provision of daycare, and relaxation of age limits to encourage women further to participate in the STEM field. Learning platforms are organizing workshops and seminars to provide women with upskilling and reskilling opportunities, where they can learn by interacting with recognized women role models.
Although experts in the field of psychology have repeatedly suggested that there is no significant difference in the aptitude for STEM subjects between men and women, the participation of women in these fields remained low for a decade. However, the industry has come a long way from that, and today women are not only entering the STEM fields but are leading major companies and corporate houses in the industry. This has been enabled by the hard work and determination of these women, changes in the workplace policy, and deploying more financial and human resources for effective training of these women in technologies like AI and ML.
Sonya Hooja
Source: The Telegraph, 24/11/22
Friday, November 25, 2022
Quote of the Day November 25, 2022
“A great marriage is not when the 'perfect couple' comes together. It is when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences.”
Dave Meurer
“सफल विवाह वह नहीं है जिसमें ‘सर्वगुण सम्पन्न जोड़ा’ विवाहसूत्र में बंधता है. सफल विवाह वह है जिसमें पति-पत्नी एक दूसरे के मतभेदों में खुशी ढूंढ लेते हैं.”
डेव मेयूरर
Nominations Open For 2023 Yidan Prize: The World’s Highest Education Accolade
Yidan Prize Foundation is looking for innovators who are making a significant impact in education. As the world’s highest education accolade, the Yidan Prize recognizes and supports changemakers in education research and development.
Nominations are now open for the 2023 Yidan Prize
With a mission to create a better world through education, the Yidan Prize Foundation awards two prizes annually to individuals and teams of up to three in two key areas: education research and education development.
Laureates will receive a gold medal and a total sum of HK$30 million, shared equally for teams. Half of this is a cash prize in recognition of their contribution to education. The other half is a project fund to help them scale and grow their work, whether it be to expand their reach, launch a new project or enhance the delivery of existing programs.
As well as joining the Yidan Prize Foundation’s global education community, the 2023 Yidan Prize laureates will become part of the Yidan Council of Luminaries—a gathering of the brightest minds in education who come together to exchange ideas, build bridges between research and practice, and act as a collective voice to address some of the biggest challenges facing education today.
“The Yidan Prize champions changemakers committed to creating a better world through education and supports them with resources to scale and grow their work,” said Ms Mabel Woo, Deputy Secretary-General, the Yidan Prize Foundation. “We are pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 2023 Yidan Prize. We look forward to learning about education research and initiatives that are making a difference for young people across the world.”
Nominations for the 2023 Yidan Prize are now open and will close on 31 March 2023. To learn more about making a Yidan Prize nomination, visit the Yidan Prize Foundation website: https://yidanprize.org/the-prize/nominations/
Source: indianeducationdiary, 3/11/22
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