“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.”
C S Lewis
“आप कभी भी इतने बूढ़े नहीं होते कि एक नया लक्ष्य न निर्धारित कर सकें या एक नया सपना न देख सकें।”
सी एस लुईस
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Quote of the Day December 22, 2020
Current Affairs – December 22, 2020
India
Committee to be set up to commemorate 125 th birth anniversary of Netaji
The Government of India has decided to constitute a high level committee to commemorate the 125th anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. The committee is to be headed by Union Home minister Amit Shah. The committee will decide on the activities to be conducted for one year starting 23rd January, 2021.
Jal Shakti Abhiyan II: “Catch the rain awareness generation campaign” launched
On December 21, 2020, the National Water Mission operated by the Ministry Of Jal Shakti launched the “Catch the rain awareness generation campaign” under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan phase 2.
Kisan Ekta Morcha page banned by facebook
The Facebook has recently banned a page called Kisan Ekta morcha on its platform. The social media giant has cited community standards on spam as reasons for the ban. However, the page was later restored after widespread opposition on social media.
Dr F C Kohli centre of excellence to be established at Chennai Mathematical institute
The Chennai Mathematical Institute is to establish Dr F C Kohli Centre of Excellence for advanced research in mathematical and computing Sciences .
Status of Leopard in India 2018 report released
On December 21, 2020, the Environment Minister Prakash javadekar released the Status of Leopard in India 2018. According to the report India now has 12852 leopards. The Leopard population has increased by 60 % as compared to that of the previous estimate conducted in 2014.
Congress leader Motilal Vora passed away at 93
On December 21, 2020, the Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Moti Lal Vohra passed away. He held the office of Governor of Uttar Pradesh between 1993 and 1996 .
Economy and corporate
Bank of Baroda and Indian Defence forces sign Memorandum of understanding for new Baroda military salary package
The Public Sector lender Bank of Baroda and Indian defence forces (Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding under which the bank is to offer customised services to the account holders. The banking services to be provided through Baroda military salary package.
World
PM Modi holds virtual Summit with his Vietnamese counterpart
On December 21, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a virtual Summit with his Vietnamese counterpart. The countries signed seven agreements in the areas of scientific research, defence, nuclear and renewable energy, petrochemicals and subjects such as cancer treatment.
India Japan Samvad conference
On December 21, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi address to the 6th Indo Japan somewhat conference. He proposed setting up of a library that is dedicated to Traditional Buddhist literature and scriptures.
India Israel sign agreement
On December 21, 2020, India and Israel signed an agreement to co-operate in the fields of health and medicine. This includes sharing of expertise in building climate resilient infrastructure and support green Health Care. This agreement replaces the previous agreement signed in 2003.
India suspended all flights originating from United kingdom
On December 21, 2020, India suspended all the flights originating from United Kingdom due to growing Global concerns over the new covid-19 strain.
IIT-Kanpur launches diploma programme in Earth Science
The programme under the Department of Civil Engineering will focus in three core areas- geodesy, navigation and mapping, remote sensing and GIS
The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur has launched a diploma programme in geodesy, the science of measuring the Earth. The programme, under the Department of Civil Engineering, will focus on three core areas — geodesy, navigation and mapping, remote sensing and GIS, according to the institute.
The programme will be open to candidates from various backgrounds including civil engineering, computer science, information technology, electrical and electronics, mining, geoinformatics, physics, mathematics, Earth science, environmental science, geography, etc. The candidates who have qualified GATE can apply for the programme.
The diploma programme will add to the skillsets of working professionals from government institutions, industry, faculty members, and researchers in academic institutions involved in teaching, research and development.
Abhay Karandikar, Director, IIT Kanpur said: “Geodesy is an area where well-qualified technical human resources, research activities, and geodetic infrastructure are required at the national level for the fast-developing infrastructure requirements in the country today. The National Center for Geodesy (NCG) has been established to enhance expertise in Geodesy and allied areas.”
The Geodesy has applications in monitoring earthquake, volcanic, landslide, and weather hazard recognition and response, soil health, water resources, and drought surveillance, climate change including monitoring the polar ice cover, oil spill clean-ups; GPS timing and autonomous vehicle development.
Source: Indian Express, 21/12/20
On National Mathematics Day, list of scholarship for students who wish to study math
National Mathematics Day 2020: These scholarships/ fellowships are meant for both junior research and postdoctoral levels. Find out which one suits you the best.
National Mathematics Day 2020: National Mathematics Day is celebrated on December 22 to commemorate the birth anniversary of India’s mathematical genius Srinivasa Ramanujan. For the budding mathematicians of the country, who want to pursue the field but are unable to continue their higher education due to lack of funds, here is a list of institutes and organisations which offer scholarships and fellowships for students aspiring to make a career in mathematics.
National Mathematics Day 2020: List of scholarships, fellowships
Institute of Mathematical Sciences provides doctoral, postdoctoral fellowships for undergraduate, and postgraduate students. The junior research fellowships are awarded to PhD students. The fellowships include a month-long stipend ranging from Rs 25,000 to 28,000. While, for post-doctoral fellowships, the stipend varies between Rs 30,000 to 40,000 a month.
For both junior research, postdoctoral fellowships, applicants need to have a PhD. The fellowships are awarded for up to five years, the duration can be extended based on the candidate’s performance. The candidates are selected through a written test and interview.
Chennai Mathematical Institute offers a scholarship programme for its undergraduate programme. The candidates’ eligibility will be reviewed every semester and renewal of scholarship will depend on their academic performance.
The students eligible for a full scholarship will get a waiver on tuition fees and a monthly allowance of Rs 4000, while a half scholarship will consist of tuition fees being waived. Meanwhile, all students will receive an additional monthly scholarship of Rs 1000.
Indian Statistical Institute offers six months research fellowships at the postgraduate and postdoctoral levels. The candidates in their first and second year will get a stipend of Rs 16,000 while Rs 18,000 in the subsequent years. The candidates with a postgraduate degree in statistics, mathematics, electronics, computer science can apply for the programme. The interested candidates can mail their applications at scc@isical.ac.in.
Indian Institute of Science (IISc Bangalore) offers an integral PhD programme in mathematical sciences. The fellowship amount offered varied between Rs 16,000 to 35,000 as per the merit of the students. Apart from it, the institute offered fellowships of Rs 31,000 to 35,000 to PhD students, Rs 12,400 to MTech, MTech (residential), MDes programme students. The institute also provides government scholarships, fellowships for selected students who are GATE/JEST/JAM and ME/MTech/MSc (Engg) qualified.
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR): The Centre For Applicable Mathematics, TIFR has an integrated PhD programme in mathematics, among other doctoral programmes. For the integrated PhD programme, the eligible students receive a monthly fellowship of Rs 21,000, while fellowships between Rs 31,000 to 35,000 for other PhD students. The fellowship students also get accommodation facilities. The admission process usually commences in August every year.
Source: Indian Express, 22/12/20
Friday, December 18, 2020
Quote of the Day December 18, 2020
“Fear defeats more people than any other one thing in the world.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
“भय दुनिया में किसी भी और चीज से अधिक लोगों को परास्त करता है।”
राल्फ वाल्डो इमर्सन
Current Affairs – December 18, 2020
India and Bangladesh hold bilateral submit
On December 17, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina held a virtual Summit. During the Summit the leaders find 7 agreements to expand cooperation in in different areas.
100 page e-booklet “Putting Farmers First” released by Government of India
On December 17, 2020, the Government of India released a hundred page e-booklet called “Putting Farmers First”. The booklet highlights the success stories of farmers who have benefited from contract farming.
SC proposes committee of farmer leaders
On December 16, 2020, Supreme Court said that the talks between the Government of India and the farmer leaders on the three controversial agricultural laws have bound to fail. The apex court has thus recommended to set up a committee of farmers leaders to resolve the issue.
PSLV-C50 launches CMS-01 successfully
On December 17, 2020, the Indian Space Research Organisation successfully launched the CMS-01 satellite. The life of the satellite is seven years.
Exempt IITs from reservation: Education Ministry
The committee constituted by the Ministry of Education has suggested measures for effective implementation of reservation policies in in IIT. The committee has suggested that these premier institutions should be included in the list of Institutes of Excellence.
Union culture ministry to commemorate Netaji 125th birth anniversary in 2022
The union Ministry of culture is to open a museum of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in Kolkata to commemorate his 25th birth anniversary in 2022.
Economy and Corporate
Cabinet clears 3500 crores of rupees subsidy for sugar exports
The Union Cabinet recently approved 3500 crores of subsidies two sugar mills in order to incentivize them to export 60 lakh tonnes of sugar.
Defence acquisition Council approves 27000 crores of rupees proposals
On December 17, 2020, the Defence Acquisition Council headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved proposals to procure equipment worth 27000 crores of Rupees from the domestic industry.
World
India ranked 131 in Human Development Index
The United Nations Development Programme recently released the Human Development Report. According to the report, India ranked 131 on Human Development Index.
Young Champions of the Earth 2020 prize by United Nations Environment Programme
United Nations Environment Programme has announced seven winners of The Young champions of the earth 2020 price. The prizes are awarded to 7 entrepreneurs every year under the age of 30.
US Treasury puts India on currency manipulators monitoring list
On December 16, 2020, the United States treasury labelled Vietnam and Switzerland as currency manipulators. It also added 3 new names including India towards watch list of countries.
Siddhartha Chatterjee appointed as UN President coordinator in China
Siddharth Chatterjee of India was appointed as the United Nations resident coordinator in China. Resident coordinators are the representatives of the United Nations Secretary General for development at country level.
Chinese spacecraft returns to earth with debris from moon
Chinese lunar capsule Chang’e 5 has returned to the earth with fresh samples of Rock and Debris from moon.
Chemical Castration of rapists in Pakistan
The Pakistan Government recently approved chemical castration of rapists under its new Anti-Rape Law.
Sports
Russia banned from using its flag and name at next two Olympics
The Geneva based Court of arbitration for sports has banned Russia from using its flag, name and national anthem at the next two Olympics or at any world championships for the next two years. The Russian authorities are alleged to have tampered with the database from Moscow testing laboratory before handing it over to World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) investigators in 2019.
Yogasana recognised as a competitive sport by the sports ministry
On December 17, 2020, the sports ministry formally recognised Yogasana as a competitive sport.
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