20-21-11-22 Daily-Himachal Pradesh-HPPSC Current Affairs

The spread of a parasitic disease in cherry trees has left horticulturists worried inHimachal Pradesh, raising concerns of a threat to the states Rs 200-crore, cherry-growing economy.

The infestation of phytoplasma parasites was first observed in cherry trees in June and July this year, but farmers were unfamiliar with it and did not worrt at the time. A team of scientists then in September confirmed the presence of phytoplasma parasites, which cause a systemic disease in cherry trees.

Mashobra regional horticultural research and training station senior scientist (plant pathology) Usha Sharma said in September, a team of scientists visited Baghi. She added samples were collected from the infected orchard and tests confirmed phytoplasma bacteria. She said earlier, phytoplasma was reported in peach trees inRajgarharea of Sirmaur district.

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare recently unveiled the National Suicide Prevention Strategy Indias 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.

The 25^thNational Conference on e-Governance will be organized on November 26 and 27 this year

25^thNational Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) will be held in Katra a city in the .

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 years 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.

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.

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.

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.

India rose two spots to rank eighth out of 63 countries in the<a href="https://exam.pscnotes.com/Climate-change”>Climate ChangePerformance Index 2023 (CCPI). In theGreenhouse Gas Emissionsand Energy Use categories, the country was rated “high”. In the Climate Policy andRENEWABLE ENERGYcategories, it earned a “medium” rating.

The CCPI evaluates 59 countries and the European Union, which together generate over 90 per cent of globalgreenhouse 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 theParis Agreementby various countries.

In Greenhouse Gas Emissions, India ranked ninth. Under the category ofRenewable Energyand Energy Use, it stood at the 24th and ninth stop, respectively. And on Climate Policy, India ranked eighth.