Dr. B R AMBEDKAR IAS ACADEMY

2022-12-10 06:41:01 The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is a multilateral regional organisation established with the aim of accelerating shared growth and cooperation between littoral and adjacent countries in the Bay of Bengal region.

History
* Initially, the economic bloc was formed with four Member States with the acronym ‘BIST-EC’ (Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka and Thailand Economic Cooperation).
* Following the inclusion of Myanmar on 22 December 1997, the Group was renamed ‘BIMST-EC’ (Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Thailand Economic Cooperation).
* With the admission of Nepal and Bhutan at the 6th Ministerial Meeting (February 2004, Thailand), the name of the grouping was changed to ‘Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation’ (BIMSTEC).

Significance
* The regional group constitutes a bridge between South and South East Asia & is a sector-driven organisation
* Aim of setting up the regional grouping was to revive the connectivity and common interests of the members of the Bay of Bengal region
* The BIMSTEC region hosts 22% of the world population or 1.68 billion people; and the member states have a combined GDP of US$3.697 trillion/per year.

Sectors covered
Trade, Technology, Energy, Transport, Tourism,Fisheries, Agriculture, Public Health, Poverty Alleviation, Counter-Terrorism, Environment, Culture, People-to-People Contact & Climate Change

India in BIMSTEC
* For India, BIMSTEC goes well with ‘Act East’ policy for greater regional cooperation in southeast Asia
* It aligns with India’s larger goal to gain trade and security prominence in the Indian Ocean region & cater to the concept of the ‘Indo-Pacific’ region
* Another important factor for India in becoming a prominent leader in the Bay and maintaining peace and security
* India also made efforts to enhance the pace of BIMSTEC’s progress in recent years.
* The BIMSTEC Energy Centre was set up in Bengaluru, along with the BIMSTEC Business Council, a forum for business organisations to promote regional trade. Open / Comment

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2022-09-10 08:40:04 Warangal, Nilambur, and Thrissur have joined UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities.

What does UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities mean?

An international policy-oriented network, the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities is a network of inspiration, know-how and best practices. It is coordinated by the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL).

The Network has member cities which it supports in aspects like promoting policy dialogue and peer learning, documenting effective strategies and best practice; building partnerships; capacity development; and more.

What is a learning city?

According to UNESCO, a learning city is one that

– effectively mobilizes its resources in every sector to promote inclusive learning from basic to higher education;

– revitalizes learning in families and communities; facilitates learning for and in the workplace;

– extends the use of modern learning technologies;

– enhances quality and excellence in learning;

– fosters a culture of learning throughout life.

In doing so, the city enhances individual empowerment and social inclusion, economic development and cultural prosperity, and sustainable development

Inclusion of Indian cities

The Indian cities, Nilambur and Thrissur in Kerala, and Warangal in Telangana became the nation’s first entrants in the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities. As per UNESCO, 77 cities from 44 countries across the globe have joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities. The group of global cities also includes cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Hamburg, Athens, Incheon, Bristol, and Dublin.

Thrissur – the cultural capital of Kerala

Popularly known as the cultural capital of Kerala, Thrissur is home to academic and research institutions. It is also known for its jewellery industry, especially gold.

As a member of the UNESCOI GNLC, Thrissur hopes to contribute to the intellectual and peer learning processes, focusing on equitable access to learning for all, digital learning ecosystems and skills for sustainability.

Thrissur ticked UNESCO’s check boxes in aspects of good practices, equity and inclusion among other factors. For eg, the presence of a MSME-Development Institute of India regional centre in Thrissur offers institutional support in promoting decent work and entrepreneurship through upskilling.

Nilambur, Kerala’s eco-tourism destination

Nilambur is an eco-tourism destination in the Kerala. It is a city with various socio-economic patterns marked by an urban and rural mix. The majority of the population depends on agriculture and allied industries.

The city offers free healthcare facilities to all citizens and utilizes health volunteers to provide door-to-door treatment for bedded patients. It also promotes first-aid training for students and young citizens.

Nilambur aims to promote sustainable development, gender equality, inclusivity and democracy through community ownership. It also aims to ensure employment opportunities and UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2, ‘zero hunger’.

Nilambur also aspires to become a women-friendly city by ensuring equal opportunities in all sectors, promoting capacity-building and reducing harassment. As a learning city, Nilambur aims to work to innovate in agriculture and handicrafts, promote eco-tourism and improve water management.

Warangal, the tourism spot

Warangal has a rich cultural heritage. The city is a major tourism venue, welcoming 3.2 million tourists every year. Warangal’s economy is primarily composed of agricultural, industrial and service sectors. Open / Comment

2022-08-06 06:48:01 Breastfeeding can contribute to the yearly saving of more than 8,00,000 lives

The World Health Organization advises breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months of life, then continuing with the addition of supplemental foods for up to two years beyond that. Additionally, early and continuous skin-to-skin contact, rooming in, and kangaroo mother care are all advised by the WHO since they greatly increase infant survival and lower morbidity.

This significant nutrition intervention will support the government’s efforts to meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and break the cycle of malnutrition. WHO estimates that boosting breastfeeding to nearly international levels will contribute to the yearly saving of more than 8,00,000 lives, the majority of whom are infants under the age of six. Open / Comment

2022-08-05 06:46:01 The 'Karakoram Anomaly' is termed as the stability or anomalous growth of glaciers in the central Karakoram, in contrast to the retreat of glaciers in other nearby mountainous ranges of Himalayas and other mountainous ranges of the world. Open / Comment

2022-08-04 12:45:49 Karakoram anomaly: Research needed to understand glaciers’ complex behaviour | The Express Tribune
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2022-08-04 12:43:52 The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has launched the Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP), that is the next generation highly refined version of the presently used Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP). IIHP is an advanced disease surveillance system. Open / Comment