28.10.21 Daily [Uttar Pradesh] UPPSC Current Affairs

Uttar Pradesh has distributed around 98.53 lakh MT of free food grains under PMGKAY and 23.39 lakh MT of free ration has been distributed separately by the government, which is over and above the ration being distributed under PMGKAY. The total distribution amounts to around 1.22 crore MT.

In order to help the migrant workers, poor and underprivileged sections of Society to tide over hardships caused by the pandemic, the has been providing free 5 kg food grains to over 15 crore beneficiaries of the state. Under the scheme, each beneficiary receives 3 kg wheat and 2 kg rice. As per the Central government directives, the distribution was carried out entirely through PoS devices with biometric Aadhaar and dealer authentication in a transparent manner.

During 2020, of the total allocation of 58.02 lakh MT food grains under PMGKAY-2020 (April-November 2020), approximately 56.21 lakh MT food grains (i.e. around 96.87 per cent) were distributed in the state. In 2021 (PMGKAY-III), out of a total allocation of around 14.71 lakh MT food grains (May -June 2021) approximately 14,13,984.816 MT (i.e. around 96.07 per cent) food grains have been distributed by the state government.

While during PMGKAY-IV so far, against the allocation of 29,43,719.040 MT of grains around 28,18,527.091 MT has been given which is around 95.75 per cent. The distribution will continue till November.

Along with PMGKAY, the UP government is also distributing free ration and giving double relief to the people. The distribution by the state continued from April to June in 2020, while in 2021, the state government made the distribution for the months of June, July, and August. Uttar Pradesh has more than 1,30,07,969 beneficiaries under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana and over 13,41,77, 983 under priority household cardholders. The state has over 80,000 fair-price shops.

The distribution for October under PMGKAY commenced on October 19 and till October 26 , more than 2.88 crore ration cards received 6,76,398.649 MT of ration which comes around 80.04 per cent of the total ration cards and 82.38 per cent of total allotment

Power Minister RK Singh on 25 October launched the green day-ahead market (GDAM), In a bid to further deepen the electricity trade in India.

Highlights:

The launch will also present competitive price signals, besides offering an opportunity to the market participants to trade in green energy in the most transparent, flexible, competitive, and efficient manner.

The big industries can go green, and the Government would make efforts to simplify business, and GDAM is a step in that direction.

The Centre is working to implement the Green Hydrogen Mission.

The market-based competitive prices will provide another option to renewable generators to sell power and accelerate the renewable capacity.

The distribution utilities would also be able to sell surplus renewable power generated in their area.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the 18th ASEAN-India Summit Virtually on 28 October in Brunei.

Highlights:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will review the status of the ASEAN-India Strategic PARTNERSHIP and assess progress made in critical areas including Covid-19 and Health, trade, Education and culture with his counterparts from ASEAN nations at the 18th ASEAN-India Summit.

According to an official statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs, the Summit will be attended by Heads of State/Government of the ten ASEAN countries.
Significant regional and international developments, including post-pandemic economic recovery, will also be discussed at the Summit.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually attend the 16th East Asia Summit held on 27 October.

Highlights:

The East Asia Summit is the premier Leaders-led conference in the Indo-Pacific.

Since its beginning in 2005, it has played a vital role in East Asia’s strategic and geopolitical evolution.

Apart from the 10 ASEAN Member states, East Asia Summit comprises India, China, Japan, Korea, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and Russia.

India has ranked 106th in the FIFA (Fdration Internationale de Football Association) Rankings 2021.

Highlights:

The Indian team position was raised to one spot after the SAFF – South Asian Football Federation Championship 2021 of team India led by Sunil Chhetri.

India has achieved the 106th position after beating Nepal in the summit clash.

FIFA Rankings:

Under the FIFA Rankings, Belgium is at 1st position. Brazil holds 2nd position, France holds 3rd position.

We find some of the most significant raisers on FIFA (Fdration Internationale de Football Association) Rankings 2021 edition.

ASIFA created the International Animation Day (IAD) in 2002, honouring the birth of animation.

The International Animation day is celebrated on the 28th october aiming to honor the art of animation.

Highlights:

China has enacted a national law on protection and exploitation of the countrys land border areas.

Highlights:

The new law has been enacted to maintain national security and manage border-related matters at the legal level amid regional tensions.

The new border law will come into effect from January 1, 2022. It mandates the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) of China to counter any invasion, encroachment, infiltration, [or] provocation across the land borders of China.

The law also provides a legal framework for hard border closures, if needed.

The law requires the Chinese government to strengthen border DEFENCE, support economic & social development, and open up border areas.