This decision to opt for an alternative approach to smart electricity meters undermines the government’s smart meters project which is a cost cutting endeavour to improve billing and collection efficiencies for distribution companies the smart meter national programme smnp seeks to replace 25 crore conventional meters with smart ones across

The india employment report 2024 co-published by the ilo and ihd underscores the ongoing challenges for indian youth in finding jobs

” Notes:india achieved a guinness world record on world kabaddi day, march 24, with 128 players participating at tau devi lal stadium, panchkula. an mou between hipsa and haryana govt. facilitated the event, aiming to promote kabaddi globally. guinness set a benchmark of 84 players, but organizers aimed for 154. this historic feat highlights india’s commitment to kabaddi’s growth and global recognition.”

” Notes:indian institute of technology guwahati (iit guwahati) transferred swine fever vaccine technology to biomed pvt. ltd. the vaccine targets classical swine fever virus prevalent in states like bihar, kerala, and northeastern regions. developed using a recombinant vector, the vaccine is non-infectious to humans. iit guwahati’s reverse genetic platform facilitated its creation. the collaboration aims to address the significant gap in india’s swine fever vaccine technology, safeguarding pig populations in affected regions.”

” Notes:senior indian diplomat abhay thakur, a 1992-batch officer of the indian foreign service (ifs), has been appointed as india’s next ambassador to myanmar. this was announced by the ministry of external affairs (mea) on march 26. thakur, currently an officer on special duty in the mea, previously served as sous-sherpa for the g20 process during india’s presidency. his appointment comes amid myanmar’s ongoing unrest following a military coup in february 2021, marking a crucial time for india-myanmar relations.”

” Notes:telangana’s eturnagaram wildlife sanctuary faces forest fires in the tadvai region. established in 1953, it lies near maharashtra, chhattisgarh, and telangana borders, traversed by the dayyam vagu river. renowned for the sammakkka sarakka jathra, it’s traversed by the godavari river. vegetation comprises tropical dry deciduous types with teak, bamboo, and climbers. notable fauna include indian gaur, giant squirrel, tiger, leopard, and various others like sloth bear and wild dogs.”

” Notes:the 148th inter-parliamentary union (ipu) assembly was held in geneva, switzerland from march 23–27, 2024. the ipu is an international organization founded in 1889, with headquarters in geneva, switzerland, as well as offices in new york, united states of america, and vienna, austria. a seven-member indian parliamentary delegation, led by rajya sabha deputy chairman harivansh attended the event. the ipu boasts 180 member countries”

” Notes:as of march 2024, water is disappearing from cuatro cienegas, mexico’s vital desert oasis, due to agricultural activities. the oasis is the chihuahuan desert’s most important wetland, and scientists say it can help them understand climate change, the origin of the earth, and the chances of life on mars. however, water is being used for alfalfa crops and other agricultural activities, causing the oasis to dry up. as a result, communities have to bring in water by truck when there is gasoline, which is a costly expense.”

” Notes:the election commission aims to ensure inclusivity in voting with new measures. voters over 85 and those with 40% benchmark disability can vote from home. polling stations will provide volunteers, wheelchairs, and transport. the saksham app facilitates voting for pwds. permanent assured minimum facilities (amf) in schools aim to enhance election processes. polling stations managed by pwds and women, along with model polling stations, promote accessibility and gender inclusivity.”

The norwegian academy of science and letters awards the 2024 abel prize to michel talagrand of cnrs paris france for his contributions to the probability theory and stochastic processes talagrands work illuminates the role of randomness in various phenomena crucial for fields like weather forecasting