Day: May 16, 2023

Dr Manoj Soni takes the Oath of Office and Secrecy as Chairman, Union Public Service Commission today

May 16, 2023.Reading time 1 minute.

UPSC:

Dr Manoj Soni took the Oath of Office and Secrecy as Chairman, Union Public Service Commission today. The Oath was administered by Smt. Smita Nagaraj, senior most Member of the Commission.

Dr Manoj Soni joined the Commission as Member on 28.06.2017 and was later on appointed to perform the duties of the post of Chairman, UPSC under Article 316 (A) of the Constitution of India w.e.f. 05.04.2022.

Prior to joining UPSC, Dr Soni studied Political Science with specialization in International Relation Studies and earned doctorate in “ Post-Cold War International Systemic Transition and Indo-US Relations” from Sardar Patel University. He served a total of three terms as Vice-Chancellor of the M.S. University of Baroda (one term) and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Gujarat for two terms. He has been the youngest-ever Vice Chancellor in independent India. Dr Soni has earned a number of recognitions and awards and has significant publications to his credit.  

Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw launches Sanchar Saathi portal today: Ministry of Communications

May 16, 2023.Reading time 1 minute.

Ministry of Communications:

Safety and security of the users is an integral part of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of  Digital India.  Towards fulfilling this vision, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Communications, Railways and Electronics & IT, launched the Sanchar Saathi portal today.

While speaking at the launch, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the three reforms are being introduced today towards furthering PM’s vision:

  1. CEIR (Central Equipment Identity Register) – for blocking stolen/lost mobiles.
  2. Know your mobile connections – to know mobile connections registered in your name.
  3. ASTR (Artificial Intelligence and Facial Recognition powered Solution for Telecom SIM Subscriber Verification) – to identify fraudulent subscribers.

The Minister said that various frauds such as identity theft, forged KYC, banking frauds can take place by misusing mobile phones. This portal has been developed to prevent such frauds. He said user safety is also an important part of the draft Telecom bill.

Click here to read more… : https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx

PM addresses National Rozgar Mela distributes about 71,000 appointment letters to newly inducted recruits in various Government departments and organizations

May 16, 2023.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Prime Minister’s Office:

PM addresses National Rozgar Mela

Distributes about 71,000 appointment letters to newly inducted recruits in various Government departments and organizations

“Rozgar Melas show government’s commitment towards the youth”

“In the last 9 years, government has prioritized the recruitment process by making it faster, transparent and unbiased”

“Government policies are made keeping in mind the employment possibilities”

“Government has spent about 34 lakh crore rupees on capital expenditure in 9 years and 10 lakh crore rupees were allocated for the capital expenditure this year also”

“The Atmanirbhar Bharat campaign is based on the creation of employment through manufacturing in the country”

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin inaugurated the Tamil Nadu Technological (iTNT) Hub: P Thiaga Rajan – Minister, TN Govt

May 16, 2023.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Dr P Thiaga Rajan – Minister, TN Govt.:

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin inaugurated the Tamil Nadu Technological (iTNT) Hub.

This hub will promote research in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Block Chain, Deep Technology, and other leading-edge innovation.

For the first time in India, we have a technology hub that will function together with educational institutions, start-ups, corporates and the government.

It is jointly funded by the Union Government, the TN Government and the private sector.

Happy to be reunited with friends from the past for this initiative.

Sri Sri

Sri Sri at Sunrise

May 16, 2023.Reading time less than 1 minute.

If you can win over your mind, you can win over the whole world :
Sri Sri

Pic Credit : Sri Sri