UPSC QUIZ 19.09.2023

Explanation:

• World Suicide Prevention Day was observed serving a sobering reminder of the persistent problem of female suicide in India, especially among housewives.
• Despite being an often-overlooked issue, housewives consistently rank among the top categories for suicide, with alarming numbers reported in recent years.

World Suicide Prevention Day

• World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is observed on 10th September every year. It was established in 2003 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) in conjunction with the WHO.
• It focuses attention on the issue, reduces stigma and raises awareness among organizations, government, and the public, giving a singular message that suicide can be prevented.
• “Creating hope through action” is the triennial theme for the WSPD from 2021 - 2023. This theme is a reminder that there is an alternative to suicide and aims to inspire confidence and light in all of us.

Explanation:

• Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), organised a workshop on Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting in collaboration with United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and National Stock Exchange(NSE) at the NSE premises in MumbaI.
• BRSR is a mandatory disclosure mechanism for top 1000 listed companies or businesses to report their performance on Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) parameters and demonstrate their commitment to responsible business practices.SEBI in 2021 replaced Business Responsibility Reports (BRR) with BRSR.

Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs

• The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) was registered as a society on September 12, 2008 under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
• The proposal to establish the IICA was approved by the Planning Commission in February 2007.
• It is an autonomous institute and works under the aegis of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to deliver opportunities for research, education, and advocacy.
• It is also a think tank that curates a repository of data and knowledge for policy makers, regulators as well as other stakeholders working in the domain of corporate affairs.

Explanation:

• Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, launched Skill India Digital (SID).This comprehensive digital platform aspires to provide every Indian with access to quality skill development, relevant opportunities, and entrepreneurial support.

Skill India Digital

• Skill India Digital (SID) is envisioned as the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for skilling, education, employment, and entrepreneurship in India.
• It aims to bring together various skilling initiatives and create a seamless ecosystem for skill development, aligning with the principles of the G20 framework for building DPIs.
• Digital public infrastructure refers to blocks or platforms such as digital identification, payment infrastructure and data exchange solutions that help countries deliver essential services to their people, empowering citizens and improving lives by enabling digital inclusion.

Explanation:

• NLEAP has been released to prioritize essential assistive products towards making a difference in the lives of people with functional disabilities, breaking down barriers for a more inclusive future.
• Assistive products (APs) play an important role in enhancing quality of life and promoting independence among individuals with functional disabilities.
• However, accessing and obtaining these products can pose significant challenges, particularly for economically disadvantaged populations.
• NLEAP is a list of 21 APs and technologies that are considered essential for individuals with functional disabilities to improve their quality of life and participation in society.
• In 2020, ICMR conducted an extensive exercise to develop NLEAP.
• It includes inputs from subject matter experts, end users, policymakers, NGOs, manufacturers, academics, standardization professionals, and international agencies, as well as supporting product lists developed by various agencies and countries.
• The NLEAP serves as a reference for government agencies, health providers, and rehabilitation services to prioritize the provision of AP to individuals with functional disabilities.
• The purpose of the list is to ensure that the most important assistive products are available, affordable, and accessible to people with functional disabilities to enhance their ability to live full and independent lives.

Explanation:

• During the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee, the decision to include Santiniketan in the list was taken.
• The 45th session of the World Heritage Committee is currently underway in Saudi Arabia.
• Shantiniketan was established in 1901 by Maharshi Debendranath Tagore, father of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore.
• Shantiniketan is located in Birbhum district of West Bengal.
• The centre first tried to get a World Heritage tag for Shantiniketan in 2010.
• Visva-Bharati in Shantiniketan is the only central university of Bengal. The Prime Minister is the chancellor of this university.
• ICOMOS had recommended the inclusion of Shantiniketan in the UNESCO World Heritage List a few months ago.
• International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) is a France-based international non-governmental organisation.
• Shantiniketan has become 41st UNESCO World Heritage Site in India.
• It has become third UNESCO World Heritage Site in West Bengal after the Sundarbans National Park and the Darjeeling Mountain Railways.
• Last year, West Bengal’s Durga Puja was placed in “Intangible Cultural Heritage of humanity” under UNESCO.
• A ‘world university’ – Visva Bharati – was set up at Shantiniketan in 1921.