1. DCA Issues “Endorsements Know-Hows!” Guidelines to Hold Celebrities, Influencers, And Virtual Influencers on Social Media Platforms Accountable
The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), operating under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (MoCA, F&PD), has recently published a collection of principles called "Endorsements Know-Hows!" which outlines best practices for celebrities, influencers, and virtual influencers on social media platforms.
Important Guidelines :
(i) The newly released guidelines emphasize that endorsements must be communicated in plain, uncomplicated language. To describe a paid or bartered brand endorsement, terms such as “advertisement,” “sponsored,” “collaboration,” or “paid promotion” may be used, as long as the individual has personally used or researched the product or service.
(ii) To avoid confusion about which disclosure word to use for different kinds of partnerships, the DCA has issued guidelines on the use of terms like “advertisement,” “ad,” “sponsored,” “collaboration,” or “partnership.” If used, these terms must be expressed as a hashtag or in the headline text.
(iii) The guidelines highlight the importance of disclosing endorsements made by individuals or groups who have the ability to influence their audience's decisions to purchase or form opinions about a product, brand, service, or experience.
(iv) According to the guidelines, disclosures must be prominent, clear, and unambiguous, and should not be mixed in with other hashtags or links. For endorsements made through pictures, the disclosure must be superimposed over the image. For videos or live streams, disclosures must be made both in audio and video formats, and presented continuously and prominently throughout the entire stream.
(v) In summary, the guidelines require that endorsements be expressed clearly, that disclosures be made in a prominent and unambiguous manner, and that influencers or celebrities disclose their relationship to the brand or product they are endorsing. These guidelines are meant to prevent consumer confusion and ensure transparency in social media advertising.
2. NSDC engages ISB as Knowledge Partner for G-20 Education Working Group
The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has joined hands with the Indian School of Business (ISB) to serve as a knowledge partner for the G-20 Education Working Group (EWG), with a focus on the "future of work."
As a part of this partnership, ISB will assist NSDC in conducting research in the broad area of the future of work. The research will include two webinars and a seminar, and will be used to create knowledge collateral for the G20 EWG.
This knowledge collateral will provide valuable insights for evidence-based policymaking in the area of future work and will help shape inputs for the ministerial declaration.
3. Conrad Kongkal Sangma (Conrad K. Sangma) sworn in as CM of Meghalaya for the second term
Conrad Kongkal Sangma (Conrad K. Sangma), President of the National People's Party (NPP), was inaugurated as the Chief Minister (CM) of Meghalaya on March 7, 2023. He will lead a coalition government for the second consecutive term.
The Meghalaya Democratic Alliance 2.0, consisting of the BJP, United Democratic Party (UDP), People's Democratic Front (PDF), Hill State People's Democratic Party (HSPDP), and a few independents, provided support for the NPP to regain power for the second time.
The swearing-in ceremony was graced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP National President J.P. Nadda, and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. Meghalaya Governor Phagu Chauhan administered the oath of office and secrecy to Conrad K. Sangma and 11 others, forming a 12-member cabinet that includes two Deputy Chief Ministers, Prestone Tynsong and Sniawbhalang Dhar, both from the NPP. The grand ceremony was held at Raj Bhavan in Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. NDPP leader Neiphiu Rio sworn in as Chief Minister of Nagaland for 5th Term
On 7th March 2023, Neiphiu Rio, leader of the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) of Nagaland, was sworn in as Chief Minister (CM) of Nagaland for the 5th time in the presence of Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi at the Capital Cultural Hall, Kohima, Nagaland.
Taditui Rangkau Zeliang and Yanthungo Patton took oath as Deputy Chief Ministers of Nagaland in Kohima, Nagaland
5. Manik Saha Sworn in for Second Term as CM of Tripura
At a ceremony held at Vivekananda Stadium in Agartala, Tripura, Governor Satyadeo Narain Arya administered the oath of office to Dr. Manik Saha, a 70-year-old Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, who was sworn in as Chief Minister (CM) of Tripura for the second time.
Dr. Manik Saha emerged victorious in Tripura's Town Bardowali constituency, defeating Congress veteran leader Ashish Kumar Saha by a margin of 1,257 votes.
6. On 6th March 2023, S.S. Dubey, a 1989-batch Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS) officer, took charge as the Controller General of Accounts (CGA), Ministry of Finance (MoF), with immediate effect. He is the 28th CGA of the Government of India.
Before taking over as CGA, S.S. Dubey was the Additional CGA in the Public Financial Management System (PFMS).
7. BIS issues IS 18149:2023-Guidelines for Transportation of Dangerous, Hazardous Goods
Under the Transport Services Sectional Committee, SSD 01, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released 'IS 18149:2023 - Transportation of Dangerous Goods Guidelines' to improve the safety of transporting dangerous and hazardous goods that can endanger public safety, property, and the environment. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution (MoCAPD) issued a notification regarding this.
8. 2nd G20 GPFI Meeting held in Hyderabad, Telangana – March 06-07, 2023
The 2nd Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI) meeting was held in Hyderabad (Telangana) for two days from March 06-07, 2023, and was headed by the GPFI Co-Chair and G20 (Group of Twenty) India Presidency.
India is hosting the prestigious G20 summit in 2023, as the country holds the G20 Presidency from December 1, 2022, to November 30, 2023.
9. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri launched Swachhotsav, a Women-Led Swachhata Campaign
The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) led by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced the launch of 'Swachhotsav', a three-week women-led campaign focused on cleanliness and sanitation under the Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0. The initiative was launched on March 7, 2023, ahead of International Women's Day on March 8.
Additionally, the first edition of Women Icons leading Sanitation & Waste Management (WINS) Challenge-2023 was introduced, which aims to recognize the efforts of women entrepreneurs and women-led enterprises who are working towards achieving urban cleanliness.
10. MoP Mandates 40% RPO for New Coal/Lignite-Based Thermal Plants
The Ministry of Power (MoP) has mandated that new coal/lignite-based thermal plants either establish renewable energy capacity equivalent to at least 40% of the plant’s capacity or procure that much green energy under a Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO).
The MoP has amended the Tariff Policy 2016 under the Electricity Act 2003 to impose a 40% RPO for new coal/lignite-based thermal power plants to be installed commencing April 1, 2023.
11. Union MoS Dr L. Murugan presented the 8th National Photography Awards in Delhi
Dr L. Murugan, Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting (I&B), awarded the 8th National Photography Awards on March 7, 2023, in New Delhi. The awards, presented by the Photo Division under the Ministry of I&B, recognized 13 individuals in various categories, promoting the art and technique of photography.
Themes :
The theme for the Professional category was “Life and Water”.
The theme for the Amateur category was “Culture Heritage of India”.
12. Jan Aushadhi Diwas - March 7 2023 & Janaushadhi Diwas week 1-7th March 2023
Every year on March 7th, India observes Jan Aushadhi Diwas (Generic Medicine Day) to increase awareness about the significance of generic medicines and highlight the benefits of the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP).
The Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers (MoC&F), annually organizes Jan Aushadhi Diwas.
The PMBI conducts Jan Aushadhi Week (1st to 7th February 2023), a week-long celebration across India that covers all states and union territories (UT).
The 5th Jan Aushadhi Diwas was celebrated on March 7th, 2023, with the theme "Jan Aushadhi-Jan Upyogi."
The slogan for Jan Aushadhi Diwas 2023 is "Sasti bhi, Achhi bhi" which translates to "cheap and good."
13. The International Women’s Day (IWD), established by the United Nations(UN), is observed annually worldwide on 8th March to acknowledge the accomplishments of women, irrespective of their national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political diversity.
The IWD 2023 theme is "DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality," aligning with the priority theme of the 67th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW-67), which is "Innovation and technological change, and education in the digital age for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls."
14. Sports News :
(i) Jasprit Bumrah has undergone a back surgery in Christchurch and the news from New Zealand is that the operation was successful and the cricketer is doing fine. The surgery was done by Dr Rowan Schouten, a noted orthopaedic surgeon attached to the Forte Orthopaedics Hospital in Christchurch.
(ii) WPL :
GGT vs RCBW [ GGT won by 11 runs ]
GGT - 201/7 (20) RCBW - 190/6 (20)
Highest Scores :
GGT :- Harleen Deol - 67 (28) , Sophia Dunkley - 65 (28)
RCBW :- Sophie Devine - 66 (45)
Highest wicket takers :
GGT :- Ashleigh Gardner - 3/31 (4)
RCBW :- Heather Knight - 2/17 (2)
Player of the match : Sophia Dunkley
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