07.10.17 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

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RAJASTHAN

  • Chirayu programme launched in 8 dists

 

  • The need to reduce infant mortality rate (IMR) rapidly has prompted health department to target where it is needed the most. It has decided to focus more on saving lives of under-28 days children as majority of infants (under one year) die before they complete four weeks of their lives.

 

  • The health department has launched Chirayuprogramme in eight districts – Udaipur, Jalore, Karauli, Barmer, Rajsamand, Jodhpur, Sirohi and Sawai Madhopuraiming to bring down neo-natal (under-28-days infants) mortality rate (NMR) in the state.

 

  • These districts, the health department will improve healthcare facilities for under-28 day infants (neonates). The NMR in the state is 30 deaths per 1000 live births. It is slightly higher than the national average, which is 25 deaths per 1000 live births.

 

  • Rajasthanis one of the states having highest NMR. A health department official said that in these identified districts, the health department will make focussed approach on reducing NMR.

 

  • Under Chirayu, the health department will strengthen its healthcare services for neonates at sick newborn care units (SNCUs). Also, the health department will also focus on operationalize C-section points in districts to ensure that the pregnant women with complication receive caesarean deliveries facility immediately at the time of need.

 

  • In eight districts, the health department will focus on transforming the practices and infrastructure. Also, Chirayu programme is aimed at improving team behaviour in a holistic manner rather than one area.

 

INTERNATIONAL

 

·       India and European Union 14th summit, Three key pacts inked; both sides agree to strengthen trade and security ties

 

  • India and the European Union agreed to strengthen ties in key areas of trade and security after their 14th summit, which was held on 6th October, 2017. The two sides also inked three pacts, including one on an international solar alliance. India and the EU have been strategic partners since 2004. Important Persons: President of the European Council – Mr. Donald Franciszek Tusk President of the European Commission – Mr. Jean-Claude Juncker.

 

NATIONAL 

 

·       PAN, Aadhaar card not mandatory for jewellery purchase above Rs 50,000

  • The Finance Ministry announced that PAN (Permanent Account Number) card and Aadhaar carddetails will not be mandatory for jewellery purchases above  50,000.
  • Any entity dealing in gems, jewellery that has a turnover of Rs. 2 crore or more in a financial year will not be covered under PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002)
  • This decision was taken at the 22nd GST Council meeting.

 

  • President to Inaugurate India Water Week 2017

 

  • President Shri Ram Nath Kovind will inaugurate India Water Week – 2017 on October 10, 2017 in New Delhi in the presence of Union Minister of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Shri Nitin Gadkari and Union Ministers of State for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal and Shri Dr. Satya Pal Singh.

 

  • About 1500 delegates from India and 13 other countries will attend the five day international event. The theme of India Water Week – 2017 is “Water and Energy for Inclusive Growth”.

 

  • The 5th edition of India Water Week (IWW) will be celebrated with a multi disciplinary conference and a concurrently running exhibition enriching the theme and showcasing the technologies and solutions available for the areas under deliberation of the meet.

 

 

  • Three-day Global Medical Conference Begins In Chandigarh

 

  • A three-day international conference, aimed at engaging industry and academic leaders to discuss current unmet medical needs, began at CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTECH) in Chandigarh.

 

  • CSIR-IMTECH is a premier microbial institute under the aegis of the Union Ministry of Science and Technology.

 

  • The aim of the conference ‘IMTechCon 2017’ is to engage industry and academic leaders to discuss current unmet medical needs globally.

 

 

  • First Edition of the ASEAN India Music Festival held in New Delhi

 

  • Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India in collaboration with Ministry of Culture and Seher presents the first ever ASEAN-India Music Festival from October 6th-8th 2017 at Purana Quila in New Delhi.

 

  • The Festival is being organised to celebrate the 25th year anniversary of ASEAN-India Dialogue Relations.

 

  • The theme for this commemorative year “Shared Values, Common Destiny” along with this Music Festival aims to boost cultural influences among the peoples of the ASEAN member states and India.

 

 

  • ‘Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav-2017’

 

  • The “Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav (RSM)-2017” will be held from 7th to 9th October, 2017  in India’s 1st World Heritage City i.e Ahmadabad, Gujarat.

 

  • So far, this Ministry has organised 5 RSM’s i.e 2 in Delhi, 1 each in Varanasi, Bengaluru and RSM North East in all NE State capitals.

 

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