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Health ATMs are inaugurated by Uttarakhand CM Dhami in Dehradun

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At the Secretariat on Thursday, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami formally inaugurated a Health ATM that had been built by JK Tire Limited Company and Yes Bank as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Two additional Health ATMs were inaugurated at Vidhan Sabha Dispensary and Tanakpur Hospital in addition to the one at Sachivalaya Dispensary. Such health ATMs were also put by JK Tire Company at the Police Lines, JLN District Hospital, District Hospital Nainital, Joint Hospital Tankarpur, Community Health Centre, Jaspur SubDistrict Hospital, Ranikhet, and Almora. A total of 72 medical tests or examinations, including those for Hemoglobin, TLC and DLC, Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure, Uric Acid, Cholesterol, HBAC, Blood Group, Lipid Profile, Trigylside, Lycoprotein, pregnancy, and kidney, could be performed by the public themselves as a result of these nine health ATMs. Also, a variety of significant medical tests might be conducted free at these health ATMs. The state’s department of health has issued an advisory to the general public, urging people to visit doctors rather than taking medications on their own in response to the test results they received at these health ATMs. People have been advised to seek appropriate medical counselling if the test results don’t come back normal. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was also signed for cooperation in the health sector between the director general of Health and the abovementioned companies during a meeting on Thursday at the secetariat with representatives of IOCL, Yes Bank, and JK Tire and officials from the Department of Health. Moreover, Dhami inaugurated 40 True Net machines that are now accessible in all of the state’s blocks. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd installed the devices as part of their CSR programme. In order to better understand TB, covid, and other diseases, the True Net machines will be helpful. In 40 remote areas of the state, these devices are being made operational. CM said, “Being born in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand is a privilege, but serving the people means even more. I consider it my good fortune to have this privilege of serving the people and take a lot of pride in it. I believe corporate firms can collaborate more towards better education, health and cleanliness.” The CM also urged IOCL to take additional steps to create job opportunities in the state.

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Amazon India and the Ministry of I&B collaborate to promote talent, showcase Indian content on global stage

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With an emphasis on talent development and promoting made-in-India content to international audiences, the ministry of information and broadcasting and Amazon India have signed an agreement for collaboration in the media and entertainment space. Prime Video and miniTV, two subscription-based and advertising-driven streaming services owned by Amazon, will offer internships and scholarships to students from the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute and FTII in addition to organising workshops for film students across India with help from the ministry. Amazon will allow Indian talent to put their profiles on IMDb, the company’s online storehouse of data about movies, television shows, podcasts, and online games. The two streaming services will also feature content from Doordarshan and NFDC (National Film Development Corporation). The Publications Division of MIB will soon have a separate storefront on Amazon for its journals and books. News updates from state broadcaster Prasar Bharti will be made available via Amazon’s virtual assistant, Alexa. Moreover, Alexa and Amazon Music will offer Prasar Bharti music. “The M&E sector has attracted significant foreign capital in recent times with major global production houses and OTT players entering the Indian market. India has a strong resource base which has requires upskilling with the emerging needs of our times,” according to I&B minister Anurag Thakur. Thakur emphasised that the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021 have been published to ensure self-regulation and self-classification by OTT platforms, but he also stressed the significance of services not encouraging profanity and abuse in the name of creative expression. Early in 2021, Prime Video had drawn the attention of the government with programmes like Tandav, a political drama starring Saif Ali Khan and Dimple Kapadia that had to change some of its content due to claims that it offended religious sentiments. “Our rich cultural diversity offers immense potential, to drive a thriving creative economy and further India’s soft- power, internationally. Our holistic collaboration with MIB, looks at every life stage and every-corner of integration to stimulate the growth of the industry, and we are very optimistic of the pathways that it will create,” Gaurav Gandhi, vice-president, Asia-Pacific, Prime Video said in a statement.

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India elected as member to UN’s Programme on HIV/AIDS

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According to a statement made by India’s permanent mission to the United Nations in New York, India has been elected as a member of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs and the Programme Coordinating Board of the Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). Although the Programme Coordinating Board of UNAIDS supports and provides strategic direction for an international response to HIV/AIDS, the Commission on Narcotic Drugs supervises the execution of international drug control treaties. India has also been elected to the highest statistical body of the UN for a four-year term. “The Statistical Commission is the highest body dealing with international statistical activities and is responsible for standards set in the field of statistics. India was a member of the Statistical Commission last in 2004,” the statement read. “Thus, India is returning to the Statistical Commission after a gap of two decades. The experience of India in the field of official statistics especially with regard to its diversity and demography is immense and will be a value addition to the functioning of the Statistical Commission,” the statement added. The support they received during the election, according to India’s permanent mission to the UN in response to the results, demonstrates the trust the international community has in India’s abilities in these bodies. In order to advance multilateral solutions to global challenges, India will work to contribute appropriately in these and other organs, guided by the principle of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” or “The World is One Family.” Jaishankar also reacted to India being elected to the statistical body. Jaishankar tweeted, “India elected to the highest UN statistical body for a 4-year term beginning on 1 January 2024! Congrats Team @IndiaUNNewYork for coming through so strongly in a competitive election.” Moreover, he stated that India’s expertise in statistics, diversity, and demography had earned it a place on the UN Statistical Commission. India secured 46 out of 53 votes in the recently concluded UN Statistical Commission election, decisively surpassing competitors ROK (23), China (19), and UAE (15).  According to the sources, there were four candidates running for two seats in this multi-cornered election. Source: ANI

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NCERT Director says chapters are removed to reduce work and content load on students

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The National Council for Education Research and Training (NCERT) has faced criticism for removing a number of chapters from textbooks for classes 11 and 12, particularly the chapters dealing with the Mughal Empire. The director of NCERT says that the chapters were removed to lessen the amount of work and content that students must learn. Top NCERT officials have defended their decision, saying that it was made to reduce the workload for students. They have removed some chapters and revised the syllabus. Director of NCERT Dinesh Prasad Saklani told reporters that this textbook revision was carried out as a “professional exercise” to lighten the load for students who have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision by NCERT to omit some chapters, including Kings and Chronicles, Mughal Courts, US Hegemony in World Politics, Cold War Period, and other chapters of a similar nature, has drawn a lot of criticism. Many people have claimed that this choice was motivated by a hidden political agenda. The NCERT Director has clarified that the removal of these chapters was done as part of a professional exercise and that there was no ulterior political objective. The NCERT director stated that the COVID 19 pandemic has caused significant trauma for students. In order to lessen the stress on students and prevent learning loss, the chapters have been removed, and the syllabus has been revised. “To help stressed students, and as a responsibility to society and the nation, it was felt that the content load in textbooks should be reduced,” stated Saklani.

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Elon Musk changed the Twitter logo, substituting the famed “Doge” meme for the blue bird

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Since taking over as CEO of Twitter in October of last year, Elon Musk has frequently made news for implementing new regulations and adjustments to the microblogging platform. The 51-year-old billionaire continued this by updating Twitter once more, replacing the iconic “blue bird” logo with the “doge” meme from the Dogecoin cryptocurrency. The Shiba Inu dog’s face can be seen on the “doge” meme. On the web version, the “blue bird” logo has prominently been used as the home button. The “doge” meme, which is a part of the Dogecoin blockchain and cryptocurrency logo and was created as a joke in 2013. Additionally, Musk posted a hilarious image on his account of the “doge” meme telling a police officer—who appears to be looking at his driver’s license—that his picture has been changed. pic.twitter.com/wmN5WxUhfQ — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 3, 2023 The Twitter mobile app, in particular, remained unchanged. It is important to note that the Shiba Inu-based doge image is well-known as the logo of the Dogecoin blockchain and cryptocurrency, which was developed in 2013 as a joke to mock other cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, according to ANI quoting Variety. Moreover, the CEO of Twitter released a screenshot of a chat he had with the user who wanted to modify the bird logo to “doge.” Musk tweeted about this post and added, “As promised.” The discussion in question happened on March 26, 2022. As promised pic.twitter.com/Jc1TnAqxAV — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 3, 2023 Variety reports that Musk is a well-known superfan of the “Doge meme” and that he pushed Dogecoin on Twitter and while presenting “Saturday Night Live” last year. The value of Dogecoin surged by more than 20% following the modification to Twitter’s web logo. Earlier, on February 15, Musk tweeted a picture of the Dogecoin blockchain and cryptocurrency logo on his account while posing as the CEO and wrote, “The new CEO of Twitter is amazing,” showing his affinity for the “doge” cryptocurrency. It’s worth noting here that Musk took over Twitter’s control in October 2022. After months of uncertainty and a protracted legal dispute, the $44 billion deal was finally agreed upon. Musk spent months attempting to back out of the agreement after initially agreeing to acquire the company in April, initially expressing worries about the number of bots on the platform and then allegations made by a company whistle-blower. Musk reportedly sold Tesla shares worth about $8.5 billion to help pay for the purchase of Twitter.

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The Benefits of Meditation and Mindfulness for Mental Health

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Meditation and mindfulness have been practiced for centuries as ways to improve mental health and emotional well-being. These practices involve focusing your attention on the present moment and being fully aware of your thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations without judgment. Studies have shown that regular meditation and mindfulness practices can have significant benefits for mental health, including reducing stress, anxiety, and depression symptoms. Here are some of the specific benefits of meditation and mindfulness for mental health: Reducing Stress: One of the most well-known benefits of meditation and mindfulness is their ability to reduce stress levels. A study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that participants who practiced mindfulness meditation had lower levels of cortisol, the hormone associated with stress, compared to those who didn’t meditate. Managing Anxiety: Regular meditation and mindfulness practices can help manage anxiety symptoms by increasing feelings of calmness and relaxation. A study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Practice found that mindfulness-based interventions were effective in reducing anxiety symptoms in patients with generalized anxiety disorder. Improving Depression Symptoms: Meditation and mindfulness practices can also improve depression symptoms by reducing negative thought patterns and increasing feelings of happiness and positivity. A study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that mindfulness-based interventions were effective in reducing depression symptoms in patients with major depressive disorder. Boosting Emotional Resilience: Regular meditation and mindfulness practices can help increase emotional resilience, which is the ability to bounce back from stressful situations. A study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found that participants who practiced mindfulness meditation had greater emotional stability and resilience than those who didn’t meditate. Enhancing Self-Awareness: Meditation and mindfulness practices can help enhance self-awareness by increasing your ability to recognize your thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations. This can help you better understand your own needs and preferences, and make more mindful choices that are aligned with your values. In addition to these mental health benefits, meditation and mindfulness practices have also been shown to improve physical health by reducing blood pressure, improving immune function, and reducing inflammation. To start a regular meditation and mindfulness practice, consider finding a local class or using a guided meditation app or website. Even just a few minutes of daily practice can have significant benefits for mental health and well-being.  

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Microsoft and EY collaborate in developing an intelligent payroll chatbot

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 In order to solve the issue of organisations finding it difficult to properly respond to tier-1 questions from employees owing to a variety of factors, EY and Microsoft have teamed up to develop an intelligent payroll chatbot for the next-generation payroll platform. The EY intelligent payroll chatbot will modernise payroll employee care, automate payroll administrator controls, and offer strategic insights for workforce development using the azure openAI service and EY payroll experience. Using proof-of-concept data, the chatbot will increase KPIs for first-contact resolution and employee satisfaction by over 50%. The EY intelligent payroll chatbot will be included in the EY employee experience web and mobile applications, which provide employees with compliant payslips, tax documents, and insights in 49 different languages and 159 different countries. In order to formalise EY’s best practises for tax and payroll intelligence, Microsoft and EY will also work together more closely to develop new AI tax applications and LLMs. In order to formalise EY’s cutting-edge strategies for tax and payroll intelligence, EY and Microsoft will continue to create LLMs and new AI Tax applications. EY is dedicated to enhancing the client experience through the use of new age technology and generative AI. Microsoft is thrilled to be a part of this partnership, which makes use of the Azure Open AI Service to deliver cutting-edge regulatory compliance solutions that benefit from the most advanced AI models available. The EY intelligent payroll chatbot uses LLMs to comprehend the ontological structure of a payslip for an employee, and azure openAI services assists EY in ethically integrating the most recent generative AI into their products.

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Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, the government approves Rs 2,000 crore for Tripura

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To provide homes with piped drinking water through the Jal Jeevan Project, the Center has granted the state for Rs 2,000 crore. For approving Rs 2,000 crore to implement the piped water scheme, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Jal Shakti Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. In the northeastern state, 56% of homes already have access to piped water, and the state has a plan in place to provide water to every home. “I am glad to share that the Union ministry of Jal Shakti has approved Rs 2,000 crore for Tripura under Jal Jeevan Mission 2023-24 and the fund is more than the total of Rs 1,930 crore Tripura received in the last 3 years,” the CM said.

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IIT Indore launches a new course, BTech in Space Science and Engineering

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A new BTech course in space science and engineering has just been launched at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Indore). Students will be able to learn about and make predictions about astronomy, agriculture, environment, ecology, and climate change as well as communication, navigation, defence, and security. This course may be ideal for you if you find astronomy and space fascinating. An overview of the curriculum, eligibility requirements, and course format is provided below. Students will be exposed to cutting-edge research and technological advancements in the fields of payloads, small satellites, and detector design, data analytics, imaging, and high-end numerical simulations, with applications focused on astronomy, earth observation, climate change, and sustainable development. With carefully selected elective courses and a semester-long research project, students in this course can specialise in one of the following areas: space instrumentation, including detectors and payloads, imaging and data analytics, remote sensing and atmospheric engineering, astronomy and astrophysics. There are 20 seats available for BTech students studying space science and engineering. There are eight semesters in the four-year, full-time undergraduate programme. Candidates must take 6 to 7 required subjects each semester in addition to their choice of electives. JEE Advanced score will be used to determine admission to all three programmes. Candidates must also have passed the class 12 (or equivalent) exam from a recognised state or central board. By enrolling in higher studies, students who take the course can contribute to the research and development of space technology. They can collaborate on projects to advance space technology both with the public and private sectors.

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Disney Star’s viewership increases by 47% and its TV rating rises by 29% for the opening IPL match

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The first match saw a 47% on-year increase in consumption, according to Disney Star, the official television broadcaster of the Indian Premier League. A 29% increase in TV ratings was also reported. The broadcaster reported that for the debut match between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings on March 31, it recorded a total of 870 crore minutes of TV consumption. On the first day, 14 core viewers watched the live broadcast, which included the opening ceremony, which attracted 13 crore people. The massive increase in viewing time, according to Sanjog Gupta, Head – Sports, Disney Star, “is testament to the success of our campaign, focus on building virtues of Star Sports’ broadcast, continuing dominance of linear Television as the preferred platform for uninterrupted viewing of live Cricket and most of all, the deep relationship we share with Cricket fans.” Using BARC data, Disney Star stated to have observed a strong 29% increase in TVR from the last IPL season. For the first time this year, two different companies acquired the IPL’s television and digital streaming rights. As Reliance acquired the majority of the IPL broadcasting rights (for 2023–2027) for a total of Rs 23,758 crore, Viacom is providing free streaming of IPL 2023 on its OTT JioCinema. Disney Star paid Rs 23,575 crore to acquire the television rights for the Indian subcontinent. Two companies are broadcasting the matches separately on two different platforms for the first time, in India and other countries. Previously, Disney Hotstar streamed the matches. Last week, according to Viacom18, over 6 crore unique people watched the Gujarat Titans vs. Chennai Super Kings match, which peaked at over 1.6 crore viewers on JioCinema. On Day 1 of the match, JioCinema had 50 crore total views, it continued. Disney Star reported that more over 20 crore viewers watched the TATA IPL 2023 build-up programming before the tournament began on Friday. “Star Sports is optimistic that the ‘Shor’ (cheer) will continue as fans enjoy the action on television,” the statement continued. “With a host of exclusive surround programming and technology innovation, the broadcaster is setting a new precedent in how the marquee tournament is watched.”

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