World Maritime Day is observed on 24
September.
World
Maritime Day is observed on 24th September 2020. The day is observed on Last
Thursday of September Month. The day aims to mark the contribution of
international maritime industries towards the economy of the world especially
shipping. The Day focuses on the importance of shipping safety, maritime
security, and the marine environment.
Theme:
The
theme for 2020 World Maritime Day is "Sustainable shipping for a
sustainable planet". The theme focus to provide an opportunity to raise
awareness of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
History:
World
Maritime Day was initiated by the United Nations (UN), through the
International Maritime Organization (IMO). The day is to celebrate the
contribution offered by the industry of international maritime towards the
world’s economy, especially in shipping. World Maritime Day was observed for
the first time on 17 March 1978. The day is observed to mark when the IMO
Convention entered into force in the year 1958.
International Maritime Organization
(IMO):
Formed
on: 17 March 1948
Headquarters:
London, United Kingdom
Secretary-General:
Kitack Lim
Parent
organization: United Nations Economic and Social Council (UNESC)
IMO
was established after the agreement at a UN conference held in Geneva in 1948.
It is responsible to regulate shipping. The IMO also focuses on areas such as
safety, maritime security, environmental concerns, legal matters, technical
co-operation, and the efficiency of shipping.
Monsoon
Session 2020 of Parliament Concluded.
Monsson
Session 2020 of Parliament commenced on 14th September 2020. The session was
scheduled to culminate on 1 October 2020, but due to COVID-19 pandemic risks,
the session was adjourned sine-die on 23 September 2020. During the Session, 22
Bills (6 in Rajya Sabha and 16 in Lok Sabha, were introduced. The Lower House
and the Upper House individually passed 25 Bills each. 27 Bills were passed by
both the Houses of Parliament.
Some of the important Bills are
listed below:
Covid-19 related Legislations:
Salary,
Allowance and Pensions of Members of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2020
Epidemic
Diseases (Amendment) Bill, 2020
Insolvency
& Bankruptcy Code (Second Amendment) Bill, 2020
Agriculture Bills:
Farmers’
Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020
Farmers
(Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Prices Assurance and Farm Services
Bill, 2020
Essential
Commodities (Amendment) Bill, 2020
Education Bills:
National
Forensic Sciences University Bill, 2020
Rashtriya
Raksha University Bill, 2020
Health Sector:
National
Commission for Indian System of Medicine Bill, 2020
National
Commission for Homeopathy Bill, 2020
Institute
of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda Bill, 2020
Labour Bills:
Occupational
Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code Bill, 2020
Code
on Social Security Bill, 2020
Industrial
Relations Code Bill, 2020
Economic Sector Bills:
Banking
Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2020.
Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2020
Bilateral
Netting of Qualified Financial Contracts Bill, 2020.
Taxation
and Other Laws (Relaxation of Certain Provisions) Bill, 2020.
Loksabha
passes bills aimed at improving condition of workers.
The
LokSabha on Tuesday cleared three labour Bills amalgamating laws on social
security, occupational safety and industrial relations which would usher in
changes including allowing companies with less than 300 workers to hire and
fire without prior approval and provide gig and platform workers social
security.
Union
Labour and Employment Minister Santosh Kumar Gangwar while speaking about the
bill in the lower house said that the labour Codes have been brought with a
view to balance the interests, rights and obligations of employees and the
employers in the country.
He
stressed that these Labour codes will prove to be a Game-Changer milestone in
ensuring the welfare of labours in the country.
Referring
to several provisions made for the first time in 73 years, he informed that
these include the right of letter appointment which will encourage formal
employment.
He
also said the definition of migrant labour has been expanded to also include
those who move to other states for work without routing through the
contractors.This will help them secure entitlement of and better targeting of
welfare schemes in the country.
The
minister added that recognising the importance of the Trade Unions, a tri-stage
process of conciliation has been proposed at Enterprise level, State level, and
the National level for speedier resolutions of labour issues.
A
massive backlog exists in the direct recruitment and promotion of SCs and STs
in various posts at the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), a parliamentary
panel has pointed out.
•According
to a report of the committee on the welfare of SCs and STs on the subject
"Reservation for and employment of SC and ST in NDMC", representation
of SC/ST employees, who attended the training, seminars, symposia, conferences
in foreign countries during the last five years, is not adequate.
EAM
moots development of African region during global rebalancing.
Outlining
India's strong commitment in supporting Africa in its development journey,
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today said that any broader global
rebalancing is incomplete without the genuine re-emergence of the Africa.
In
an address at a conclave on India-Africa partnership, Dr Jaishankar said, only
after genuine emergence of Africa, world’s strategic diversity will come into
full play.Hesaid, New Delhi welcomes the evolution and rise of the continent as
a key factor in the contemporary world.
The
Minister also talked about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and said its
consequences will be far-reaching and will define the world order as
de-colonisation did in 1950s and 1960s.
He
said, the pandemic is the most debilitating global event of the past 80 years
and we are at a point in history that is comparable to the aftermath of the
Second World War Jaishankar said, the pandemic has infected more than 31
million people and killed nearly 9 lakh 60 thousand people around the world.
The
External Affairs Minister said, the challenge to the global economy, to the
reliability of supply chains and the achievement of the sustainable development
goals should not be discounted.
He
said India's relationship with Africa is based on four key pillars -- development
partnership, trade, people-to-people contact and cooperation in defence and
security sector.
India
explores ways to utilise Arab FTA’s.
India
has pitched for elevating India-Arab economic partnership commensurate with the
strategic partnership between the two sides and exploring opportunities to
utilise Arab World’s FTA with US and EU for Indian businesses.
High
Technology cooperation, especially in defence and space has potential to be
stepped up. “We have cooperation agreements in both sectors with most Arab
countries. With the increased participation of private sector in these areas,
the potential for cooperation is much higher. In defence sector, we can expand
equipment and armament export. In space sector, there is potential for
training, launch of satellites, sharing of satellite data etc,” a senior
diplomat recommended.
TRAI
recommends creation of MSB to monitor net neutrality.
The
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Tuesday recommended the creation of a
multi-stakeholder body (MSB) to ensure that Internet access providers adhere to
the provisions of net neutrality.
The
MSB, which could include telecom service providers, Internet service providers,
content providers, researchers, academic and technical community, civil society
organisations, and the government, should be set up as a non-profit entity.
“The
role of the MSB shall be to provide advice and support to DoT in the monitoring
and enforcement of net neutrality principles,” TRAI said.
The
MSB may also be required to investigate complaints regarding the violation of
net neutrality.
The
net neutrality principles adopted by DoT were technology neutral and would
apply equally to 5G technology, the telecom regulator clarified.
Borrowing
s by states governments increase by 45% this fiscal.
Eleven
States raised a total of ₹14,298 crore at the auction of State government
securities or State development loans (SDLs) held on Tuesday.
This
is ₹1,500 crore more than the notified amount of the auction as Maharashtra and
Gujarat had accepted an additional ₹1,000 crore and ₹500 crore respectively,
CARE Ratings said in a report based on RBI data.
From
April 7 to September 22 in this financial year, 27 States and 2 Union
Territories have cumulatively raised ₹3.26 lakh crore via market borrowings,
which is a 45% increase from the borrowings in the corresponding period of
2019-20.
DRDO
conducts test flight of ABHYAS.
The
successful flight test of ABHYAS - High-speed Expendable Aerial Target was
today conducted by Defence Research and Development Organisation, DRDO from the
Interim Test Range, Balasore in Odisha.
During
the trials, two demonstrator vehicles were successfully test flown. The vehicle
can be used as target for evaluation of various missile systems.Abhyas is
designed and developed by Aeronautical Development Establishment of DRDO.
The
air vehicle is launched using twin underslung booster. It is powered by a small
gas turbine engine and has MEMS based Inertial Navigation System for navigation
along with the Flight Control Computer for guidance and control.
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