1. Minister of State (I/C) for MoSPI Rao Inderjit Singh publishes "Women and Men in India 2022”
In New Delhi, Delhi, the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Rao Inderjit Singh, released the 24th issue of the publication "Women and Men in India 2022."
This publication is an extensive and informative resource that covers various topics, such as political participation, employment, and health. Its unique feature is the provision of gender-disaggregated data, which allows for a deeper understanding of the differences between distinct groups of women and men, taking into account their urban-rural divide and geographical region.
2. First ever UN’s International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness - 5th March 2023
The inaugural International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness was observed by the United Nations (UN) on March 5, 2023, to promote public awareness and understanding of disarmament issues, particularly among young people.
On December 7, 2022, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted resolution A/RES/77/51, proclaiming March 5 of each year as the "International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness."
The year 2023 marked the first observance of the International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness. The following events were organized to mark the occasion :
(i) The Permanent Mission of the Kyrgyz Republic to the United Nations and the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) jointly hosted a virtual launch event on March 1, 2023, as part of the inaugural International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness. The opening remarks for the event were delivered by Csaba Korosi, President of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
(ii) The UNODA's Youth4Disarmament initiative launched the #ClickDISARM Campaign as part of the observance, highlighting various ways for young people to engage in awareness-raising activities for disarmament issues.
(iii) The Geneva Branch of the UNODA announced the launch of the 2023 Youth for Biosecurity Fellowship as part of the celebrations.
3. DAHD’s Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2022: India’s milk production rises 5.29% to 221.06 MT in FY22
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAHD), released the 23rd annual edition of its publication 'Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2022' on March 15, 2023.
As per the report, India's milk production rose to 221.06 million tonnes (MT) in the financial year 2021-22 (FY22), up from 209.96 MT in FY21, registering a growth of 5.29% annually.
The publication provides estimates of production data sets of Major Livestock Products (MLPs) such as Milk, Egg, Meat, and Wool for the year FY22, based on the Integrated Sample Survey (ISS) conducted between March 1, 2021, and February 28, 2022.
Highlights :
(i) Milk :
Top 5 Milk producing States such as Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh together contribute 53.11% of India’s Milk production.
The all-India average per capita availability of milk has increased from 333 grams (gm)/day in FY16 to 444 gm/day in FY22.
With 1271 gm/day, Punjab has the highest per capita availability of milk in India.
(ii) Egg :
India’s total egg production in FY22 was about 129.60 billion numbers registering a growth of 6.19% compared to FY21.
The per-capita availability of eggs was increased from 65 eggs/annum in FY16 to 95 eggs/annum in FY22.
The total egg production from commercial poultry is 109.93 billion numbers and backyard poultry are 19.67 billion numbers contributing 84.82% and 15.18% of the total production of egg respectively.
(iii) Meat :
The total meat production in India in FY22 was about 9.29 MT registering an annual growth of 5.62% compared to FY21.
The per capita availability was increased from 5.51 kg/annum in FY16 to 6.82 Kg/Annum in FY22.
The meat production from poultry is 4.78 MT, contributing about 51.44% of total meat production. The growth of poultry meat production in FY22 has increased by 6.86% over FY21.
(iv) Wool :
The total wool production in India in FY22 was about 33.13 million kgs registering a negative growth rate of 10.30% as compared to FY21.
In FY22, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana reported Zero wool production due to the non-availability of the wool-producing breed.
4. GoI, World Bank Signed Loan agreement worth US $ 500 million to implement GNHCP in 4 States
Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), provided details about the loan agreement signed between the Government of India (GoI) and the World Bank.
The loan will be used to fund the construction of the Green National Highway Corridors Project (GNHCP) in four states, namely Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh. The total length of the project is 781 km, and it will receive a loan of US $500 million. The project will have a total cost of US $1288.24 million (Rs. 7,662.47 crore).
Objective of GNHCP :
(i) The objective of the project is to establish a secure and eco-friendly highway by utilizing green technologies and climate-resilient approaches.
(ii) The highway construction will include measures for conserving natural resources, such as utilizing cement-treated sub-base and reclaimed asphalt pavement.
(iii) The GNHCP construction will leverage local/marginal resources such as lime, fly ash, waste plastic, and bio-engineering techniques for slope protection, including hydroseeding and coco/jute fiber, to enhance MoRTH's capacity to incorporate green technologies.
5. National Vaccination Day 2023 - 16th March
The 16th of March is observed annually as National Vaccination Day or National Immunization Day worldwide to raise awareness about the crucial role of vaccines in maintaining human health and preventing fatal diseases.
The day serves as a platform to appreciate and acknowledge the efforts of doctors and healthcare workers who work tirelessly to ensure that vaccination reaches every child.
In India, National Vaccination Day is also known as "Polio Ravivar".
6. International Day of Women Judges 2023 - 10th March
United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Women Judges(IDWJ) is annually observed across the globe on March 10 to promote full and equal participation of women at all levels of the judiciary. The day also celebrates the progress that has been made and rais awareness about the challenges ahead.
International Day of Women Judges 2023 is observed on 10th March 2023.
IDWL 2023 is being observed with the campaign “Women in Justice, Women for Justice” to encourage the full and equal participation of women at all levels of the judicial system.
7. Sports News :
WPL
GGT vs DCW [ Gujarat Giants won by 11 runs ]
Top Scores :
GGT : Laura Wolvaardt - 57 (45) , Ashleigh Gadrner - 51 (33)
DCW : Marizanne Kapp - 36 (29) , Arundhati Reddy - 25 (17)
Top Wicket takers :
DCW : Jess Jonassen - 2/38 (4)
GGT : Ashleigh Gadrner - 2/19 (3.4) , Kim Garth - 2/18 (4)
Player of the match : Ashleigh Gadrner
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