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Despite widespread layoffs, tech jobs remain popular in the US, according to report

Eight of the top ten “best jobs” this year were in the technology sector, demonstrating that demand for tech positions has not decreased even as tech companies continue to layoff employees. Full-stack developers are in high demand for IT jobs, according to data from the job site Indeed. They are followed in favour by data engineers, cloud engineers, senior product managers, and back-end developers. According to CNBC, who cited the data, over half of the top 25 positions in the US market—or 44 percent—were in the technology sector. Indeed’s annual list features all positions that “pay annual salaries that are above the national average.” At least 10% of roles that are advertised allow for remote or hybrid employment. Tech-skilled workers are in demand in sectors like retail, finance, professional services, travel, government, aerospace, and healthcare. The report was released when large layoffs were being reported by such companies including Google, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, IBM, SAP, Salesforce, Spotify, and others. After the renowned US tech giant IBM announced it was eliminating approximately 3,900 jobs, the European software giant SAP joined the parade of tech firms laying off employees on Thursday. In 2023, there will be more substantial layoffs as most business economists anticipate that their organisations would reduce payrolls in the near future. CNN reported that only 12% of economists surveyed by the National Association for Business Economics (NABE) believe employment would rise at their companies during the next three months, “down from 22% this fall.” For the first time since the early stages of the Covid pandemic, more business executives foresee job losses at their companies. Julia Coronado, president of NABE, said the data show “widespread concern about entering a recession this year.”

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Centre establishes 3 Grievance Appellate Committees for social media users in accordance with recently amended IT Rules 2021

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On the basis of the most recent amendment to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (IT Rules 2021), the Centre created three Grievance Appellate Committees (GACs) on Saturday. This notification has been made public today. Three Grievance Appellate Committees, each with three members, have been established, according to the notification. By establishing new accountability criteria for SSMIs, the IT rules 2021 ensure that no BigTech platform violates the constitutional rights of Indian citizens and create options for grievance redressal outside of the legal system. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, articulated the government’s position during the extensive public consultations on the IT Rules, saying that the government’s unambiguous goal was to ensure the safety and trust of every Digital Nagrik and the accountability of all internet platforms offering a service or product. He also stated that all complaints must be adequately addressed. The Ministry of Electronics & IT stated in a statement that the Grievance Appellate Committee is a crucial part of the overall policy and legislative framework to ensuring that internet in India is Open, Safe & Trusted and Accountable. Numerous complaints that were unresolved or handled insufficiently by online intermediaries led to the necessity for GAC. The GAC is supposed to foster a culture of consumer responsiveness among all internet platforms and intermediaries. The GAC will be a virtual platform that solely functions online and digitally; all aspects of the appeals process, from filing an appeal to receiving a ruling, will take place online. The website https://www.gac.gov.in which will be soon online, is where the aggrieved individuals can lodge their appeals. Before this new appellate body, users will have the option to appeal a decision made by the grievance officer of social media intermediaries and other internet intermediaries. The committee will try to respond to the user’s appeal within 30 days. The government had already communicated with significant social media intermediaries. The online platform will be available one month after this notification of the Grievance Appellate Committee — on March 1, 2023 — taking into consideration the transition period needed for the intermediaries in accordance with their demands and technological requirements. The ministry also said that there will be regular evaluations of GACs, as well as reporting and disclosures of its orders.

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Dr. Vinod Bhardwaj, Associate Professor, Dept. of College Education, Govt. of Rajasthan emphasizes on the digital education

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“We are in need to first digitalize our campuses, give them IT facilities and infrastructure so that we can reach to the students and needy ones in a better manner,” says Dr. Vinod Bhardwaj, Associate Professor, Dept. of College Education, Govt. of Rajasthan in an interview with Chandan Anand, CEO & Group Editor, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘ArdorComm New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2022’ #ELSAJaipur #ELSARajasthan How’s your experience to witness the New Normal Education Leadership Summit and Awards? This is a great privilege to be a part of this event over here in fact, after covid I am witnessing the first program of this kind where people are talking about education quality, innovation, skilling and digitalization of the educational institutions. Basically, what is happening that after covid a lot of changes have taken place in educational domain but very few people took care about those changes and those compulsions. So, this platform is giving that kind of discussion and bringing people to have the discourse on the changes and their remedies. It was a pleasure for me to be a part of this event that when we were discussing about the innovation and skilling and digitalization of the campuses that’s wonderful program I’m seeing over here and I really admire and acknowledge the contribution of ArdorComm that they have taken this initiative and this program is being organized in Jaipur. Dr Bhardwaj you have been doing so many works under your department to impart digital education, any special initiatives or anything which you remember during your tenure which you would like to share as an experience or as a case study? In fact, after covid we are also just looking for the social media platforms and IT based platforms where we can disseminate the knowledge or the contents to the students. So, we started one program like Gyandoot, so we were having online classes but again whenever we talk about the free sources or free resources available there is a restriction about that. We understand that if we use them then there are restrictions of sometimes storing, sometimes the buffering problem, sometimes the delivery problems, sometimes the network problem, a lot of things. So, instead of that if we can have some small investments in such kind of facilities and inviting some agencies, expert domain people to make this thing facilitate so what will happen certainly our part is to deliver educational content and to reach up to these students that we can do easier. So, we started some program Gyandoot, I remember that more than six lakhs viewers were there when we started this program after one month or so then after that Gyansodha, Gyanganga this kind of program we also started. So, these are all IT based programs and what is the result of these all things or initiative so that certainly we are in need to first digitalize our campuses, give them IT facilities and infrastructure so that we can reach to the students and needy ones in a better manner, that we can do. How does certain kind of forums help when we see educators, academicians, edtech companies, startups and even the representation from government uniting at one platform? Definitely this helps a lot, because couple of years back I was a part of this kind of programs, higher education conclave, even some programs were organized in the association with our department when I was there also and my former commissioners and additional chief secretaries they were enough kind to take this kind of initiatives and we started and I remember that you were the part of that, you were the other team lead at that time, so what happened that we got some agencies under the roof we got some MoUs through this kind of programs who got associated with us and we got our institutions benefited. Some kind of training programs to our students, some kind of skilling programs to our students, so this was a great benefit of this kind of program and still I’m looking for such kind of agencies over here in this program as well. So, this is a wonderful program and really this kind of initiatives rather help to bring all the people, the service providers and service takers at one platform under the one roof and you as a facilitator certainly contributed great in that kind of things. We have been gathered here for a New Normal Education Leadership Summit and Awards, what does the word new normal for you stands? New normal is in fact after covid this word is being very much used, sometimes it has become rather a part of our discourse at different platforms but really the topic you have chosen for this discourse is the need of hour, new normal means now we have to give up the traditional formats of imparting knowledge or giving knowledge or the curriculum the syllabi especially the mode of delivery is very much important which we have to take care in this phase and so New Normal is very appropriate, what you are using and in the light of this topic a lot of changes are to be taken into institutions and in the mindset of the people. Certainly, when the Vice Chancellor of some universities were discussing in the forum and other educationists were discussing in the morning session I was very happy at least people are worried about all this new normal and they are thinking seriously on this issue that what should be the shape of our institutions and the education system and when they were quoting about the new education policy, the new education policy is also expecting some kind of changes in the system and New Normal is also expecting this so we are going on the right track to combine the two objectives altogether and introduce some changes in this system and they are certainly to be taken whether it is part of research, whether

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PM Modi advises students in Pariksha Pe Charcha 2023 to adopt ‘digital fasting’, learn time management from mothers

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday encouraged students to practise “digital fasting,” or limiting screen time, once a week, during the sixth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha. Digital fasting will “reconnect students with family members,” according to the prime minister. He advised not using any technological devices in one area of the house and designating it as a “no technology zone.” In response to a question from a student on how to concentrate on studies without being distracted by social media, he said, “I believe students are smarter than smartphones to analyse its right usage. We should monitor our usage and utilise it smartly as per our need.” The prime minister advised the students to avoid becoming enslaved by the technology. “Say to yourself that you are an independent person, make the best of technology but also limit yourself to only that,” he said. In response to a student’s question on time management, PM asked students to observe their mothers and learn how to manage time. “Have you ever observed your mother’s time management skills? A mother never feels burdened by the immense work she does. If you observe your mother, then you will understand how to manage your time well,” he said. Students from across the nation took part in the event, which was hosted at Talkatora Stadium. At the occasion, where the prime minister spoke with students about overcoming exam stress, about 2000 students, teachers, and parents took part. More than 38 lakh registrations were reported this year, which is twice as many as in 2022.

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Health minister Mandaviya launches the nasal Covid vaccination from Bharat Biotech

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On the occasion of Republic Day on Thursday, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh introduced the nasal Covid vaccine, iNCOVACC, from Bharat Biotech. At Mandaviya’s residence, the first intranasal vaccine produced in India was introduced to the world. The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has approved the nasal vaccine, BBV154, in November for restricted emergency use among adults as a heterologous booster dose. Bharat Biotech previously issued a statement stating that “iNCOVACC” is priced at Rs. 800 for private markets and at Rs. 325 for supplies to the Indian government and state governments. Adenovirus-vectored vaccine called iNCOVACC has a spike protein that has been stabilised before fusing and recombinant replication deficiencies. The Hyderabad-based vaccine manufacturer had stated that this vaccine candidate had undergone successful evaluation in phase I, phase II, and phase III clinical trials. The efficacy of iNCOVACC as a primary dose schedule and a heterologous booster dose for individuals who have already received two doses of either Covishield or Covaxin were assessed in clinical trials.

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UIDAI makes residents’ consent mandatory for Aadhaar authentication

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The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) directed all “entities” using Aadhaar authentications to obtain residents’ informed consent before beginning any such process. The Union ministry of electronics & IT (MeitY) highlighted the new UIDAI guidelines for Requesting Entities (REs) and stated that all REs that conduct online authentications will be required to ensure that residents understand the type of data being collected and the purpose of Aadhaar authentications. “It has underlined that logs of authentication transactions including the consent taken are kept only for the period as prescribed in the Aadhaar Regulations. And purging of such logs after the expiry of the said time period shall also be done as per the Aadhaar Act and its regulations,” MeitY said. The new regulations apply to REs who assist residents with Aadhaar authentication. For authentication, REs are responsible for providing the Central Identities Data Repository with the Aadhaar number and demographic, and biometric OTP information. REs should be courteous to residents and reassure them of the security and confidentiality of the Aadhaar numbers, which are being used for authentication transactions, according to UIDAI, which has made this point clear. The Authority has also advised REs to report the UIDAI right once if they notice any suspicious activity related to authentications, such as possible resident impersonation or any compromise with or fraud by any authentication operator. In general, REs shouldn’t store Aadhaar in either physical or electronic form without masking or redacting the initial 8 digits of the Aadhaar number. The UIDAI has instructed REs only to store an Aadhaar number if they have been given permission to do so and, in the manner, specified by the UIDAI. The identifying authority has also requested that REs work with UIDAI and other organisations it has authorized for any security audits in accordance with the law and regulations, as well as establish appropriate grievance-handling mechanisms for residents.

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Over 38 lakh students registered for PM’s ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ to be held on 27th Jan

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According to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, a record number of 38 lakh students registered to take part in this year’s “Pariksha Pe Charcha,” an annual meeting between students and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss issues relating to exam stress. According to the minister, there have been at least 15 lakh more registrations this year than last. The sixth edition of the interaction is slated to take place on January 27 in the national capital’s Talkatora Indoor stadium. “We had to shift to virtual mode for a few years because of the coronavirus pandemic. In comparison to last year’s registrations, the registrations have increased by nearly 15,73,000. This year, a total of 38 lakh students have registered for the PPC 2023,” Pradhan said in a press conference. A few of the selected students will also receive invitations to the Republic Day Parade. In order to introduce the participating students to our rich legacy, Pradhan added that they would be brought to national attractions including the Rajghat, Sadaiv Atal, and the Prime Minister’s Museum. Every year, during Pariksha Pe Charcha, PM Modi interacts with students who will be taking the upcoming board exam. He also responds to questions from students at the event on exam stress and other issues. On February 16, 2018, the stadium hosted the first edition of the prime minister’s interactive session with high school and college students. The annual event’s registration period ran from November 25 to December 30, 2022.

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Dr. Harshita Sharma, Founder & Director, Brainstorm International, Pune shares her experience of the summit

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“I think for each one of us as educators it’s important that they come in live forums like this and interact, share their insight and share it with the whole world because it’s all about learning from each other,” says Dr. Harshita Sharma, Founder & Director, Brainstorm International, Pune in an interview with Chandan Anand, CEO & Group Editor, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘ArdorComm New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2022’ #ELSAJaipur #ELSARajasthan You have been witnessing this event since morning, what is your experience and an outcome of the endeavour? I think first of all I should thank Chandan ji and the entire ArdorComm team for connecting so many educators which is very important, because its educators coming from different domains and then sharing their knowledge which is very important. Since morning it has been a really brainstorming sessions, so that is one thing and a lot to take away from all the sessions all the panellists in each session which is fabulous the way the things are organized and managed and the delivery. I think it was just amazing so kudos to the entire team and yes lot of takeaways since morning with the new NEP implementation I think there has been a lot of discussions going on all around how to do it where to start, what need to bring in change and everybody coming with their life experiences, the school sharing their best practices I think that was amazing. How much and how more like in the tech part now the technology would be enabled in the school I think that’s again a thought process which is going on and how do we bring in that balanced approach, how do we make sure that the NEP in the true sense in the real world it can be implemented because right now it’s all in the paper and that can be done if you have such events where everybody brainstorm together and everybody shares their best practice and see that how we can learn from each other because that’s one angle which would be the only way forward. I think for each one of us as educators it’s important that they come in live forums like this and interact, share their insight and share it with the whole world because it’s all about learning from each other, it is all about experiential learning, it’s all about inquiry based, it’s all about the new normal and the new normal will never happen and it’s enacting, if we come together and brainstorm at this. What according to you does new normal stands for? The new normal actually stands from where I begin my journey. So, the new normal would be again for whom it is a new normal, for me, is it for children, is it for parents, for whom? So, being into the education fraternity I think the children become the center and everything falls around with the children. So, if we keep that center always and we revolve around I think we can bring in that change unless and until we do that otherwise I’m doing something, a teacher is doing something but they’re all doing. So, the new normal everything comes with advantages disadvantages so if you even have the technology, how much little or how much more that the balance has to come. Similarly, in the foundational literacy skills also so when you’re talking about the balanced approach which is very important the language and literacy communication. So, when we’re talking about effective communicators also where and how that is something which is very important and that has to be bringing from the best pedagogies. It should be how we do it and how simple we can make it there. What should be the outcome of this event, when we see the edtech players are also here the academicians are here even the government fraternity is there, what should be the benefit from this entire amalgamation? So, instead of blaming, justifying and complaining, I think each one of us if we take 100 percent responsibility of what I can do for my organization that would be like adding value to the nation. Where we are looking ahead at the bigger picture which is there so it starts with me and how can I do even if I can do just say maybe 10 percent, I think that adds, every drop in the ocean matters. I would be glad to share that ArdorComm Media Group has recently completed its one and a half years and we’ve celebrated our anniversary recently, any message or advice would you like to share or give to ArdorComm Media Group? Every challenge is a new opportunity and I think actually every day we learn new things so that’s the message I would give that as a team I think you’re doing a wonderful job, connecting educators because that is where we are talking about shaping the future of children. I think you’re doing a wonderful job and stay blessed and wish you all the best and just amazing to be here and I know, I have seen you for so many years, the kind of work what you’re doing, it comes from heart and not from mind.

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WHO seeks $2.5 billion for health emergency responses in 2023

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In an appeal made on Monday, the World Health Organization requested $2.54 billion for its operations in 2023 to assist millions of people throughout the world who are experiencing medical emergencies. According to the UN health agency, there are currently an unprecedented number of interlinked health emergencies that require attention. It referred to the brutal war in Ukraine, the effects of war on health in Yemen, Afghanistan, Syria, and Ethiopia, as well as disaster brought on by climate change, such as the enormous floods that hit Pakistan last year and the rising food shortages in the Sahel and the Horn of Africa. Additionally, it emphasised that all of these emergencies coincide with the significant health system disruptions brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic and outbreaks of other deadly diseases like measles and cholera. As the WHO launched its appeal, its director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated, “We’re witnessing an unprecedented convergence of crises that demands an unprecedented response. ” “The world cannot look away and hope these crises resolve themselves.” According to him, the WHO is now addressing 54 health crises around the world, 11 of which are classified as high-level emergencies that demand a comprehensive response. Jarno Habicht, WHO’s representative in Ukraine, emphasised that since Russia began its full-scale invasion about a year ago, the war-torn nation has experienced more than 700 attacks on healthcare, including strikes against hospitals and ambulances. At the same time, widespread attacks on vital infrastructure throughout Ukraine “mean healthcare facilities cannot perform their duties,” he said, highlighting how they frequently operate under “very difficult circumstances” without electricity, heating, or water. The numerous health crises are occurring at a time when the demand for humanitarian aid as a whole is soaring. According to UN estimates, this year will see an unprecedented 339 million people throughout the world require some type of emergency assistance, up roughly a quarter from 2022. Gordon Brown, a former British prime minister and present WHO ambassador for global health financing, stated that “Specialised medical supplies and expertise are needed immediately, if we are not to abandon the sick to disaster, disease and death.” During the appeal event, he added, “I want to plead with donors to respond urgently to this emergency appeal to fund vaccines, drugs treatments, equipment and medical expertise.” “Give hope a shot, inject optimism, inoculate us against more avoidable deaths.”

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Netflix subscribers won’t be able to share their passwords; confirms new Co-CEO

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After more than 20 years as CEO of Netflix Inc., co-founder Reed Hastings steps down; Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos, both longtime associates, take his place. They have recently released information regarding the company’s future, which includes a plan to end password sharing in many nations. According to Peters, the new co-CEO, the vast majority of Netflix users who use the service but do not pay for it will soon be required to do so. He added in an interview with Bloomberg by saying that the regulated password sharing would be deployed gradually in order to keep the user experience on the video streaming platform even after it is put into place. He predicted that not everyone would like the event and that the company would have to cope with some unhappy customers. As its subscriber base increases by 15 to 20 million, the company intends to concentrate on developing nations like India. In November, Netflix unveiled a brand-new tier that is supported by advertising. The performance of the ad tier has been mixed; in its first month, it was Netflix’s least popular plan. However, the new tier led to a spike in new sign-ups on its first day and increased its percentage of Netflix sign-ups in December. In addition to saying that the advertising tier has brought in new, budget-conscious users, Netflix expressed pleasure with its progress. According to Bloomberg, most users of the advertising tier are brand-new subscribers rather than those who had previously subscribed to a more expensive plan.

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