India’s first ‘Transgender’ judge Joyita Mondal sets up an example of success

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April 2, 2021, 6:28 PM

30-year-old Joyita Mondal of West Bengal is today identified as the country’s first ‘Kinnar’ (transgender) judge.

Joyita’s determination not to give up in life shows that she is giving a new lesson to the society after taking lessons from her struggle.

She is engaged in changing the lives of the families living in the red light area with the operation of the old age home.

In view of his service and dedication, the West Bengal government has nominated him as a Lok Adalat Judge, honouring him for his hard work.

He is the first ‘Kinnar’ judge of the country.

Meet 14 year old Kartika from Maharashtra, who works in a garage to help her family

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April 2, 2021, 6:15 PM

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A 14-year-old girl Karthika from Maharashtra, has been working in a garage to help her family.

Although she has not taken any separate training, she also repairs two-wheelers like other mechanics.

Karthika studies in an English medium school. She has thorough information on each and every two wheeler including the Royal Enfield Bullet.

Superstar Rajinikanth bestowed with Dadasaheb Phalke award

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April 2, 2021, 5:55 PM

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Rajinikanth, the larger-than-life superstar, will be bestowed the government’s highest honour for Indian cinema, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

The announcement in this respect was made by Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar amid a heated election season. He will be conferred upon the prestigious award on May 3.

Many congratulatory messages kept pouring in swiftly, even from political rivals. DMK chief and Chief Minister candidate M K Stalin said it was a delayed honour for the superstar—an “unparalleled performer” and a “dear friend”.

Similarly, actor-turned-politician Kamal Hasan said, “Rajini was the most appropriate artiste to get the award.

He tweeted that Rajini had “proven that he can win over fans by appearing on screen”.

Karnataka: The largest coffee producing state in India

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April 2, 2021, 4:20 AM

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Karnataka is the largest coffee producing state in India. In fact, coffee production in India is dominated in the hill tracts of South Indian states, with Karnataka accounting for 71% of its total production. Next is Kerala with 21% and Tamil Nadu (5% of overall production with 8,200 tonnes).

In fact, India is a leading country in the world in terms of coffee production and ranks among top ten coffee producing countries in the world. The coffee produced in India is one of the finest qualities in the world, which is grown in the shade.

Arabica and Robusta are the two types of coffee grown in India.

A major part of the coffee produced in India is exported to other countries, which is more than 70% of the total coffee produced in the country. Some of the countries to which coffee is exported are Italy, Germany, Turkey, Belgium, Russian Federation, U.S.A. and Australia.

In India, coffee is mainly produced in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.

India’s first undersea tunnel to be built in Mumbai by 2023

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April 2, 2021, 4:09 AM

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Come 2023, Mumbai will accommodate India’s first undersea tunnel, which will be part of the the city’s Coastal Road project.

The twin tunnels have a length of 2.07 km of which one kilometre will be under the sea. They are being built as part of the Mumbai Coastal Road Project, a 10.58-km stretch starting from the Marine Drive promenade to the Worli-end of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link.

The road will comprise land-filled roads on areas reclaimed from the sea, bridges and tunnels and is part of a plan to link South Mumbai with North with a toll-free freeway that is expected to ease up traffic in Mumbai, which is one of the most congested cities in the world.

It is the first undersea road tunnel in the country to pass through Arabian Sea near Girgaon Chowpatty and will start from Priyadarshani Park and end at Netaji Subhash Road in Marine Drive.

Where is Chhavi Rajawat, the youngest sarpanch, of India?

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April 1, 2021, 8:08 PM

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Chhavi Rajawat, the youngest sarpanch in India, who scripted a success story by bringing winds of change in her ancestral village of Soda in Rajasthan and made regular media headlines, is now being discussed for her absence from the media lights.

Chhavi did quit her cushy corporate career to devote her time to make the villagers financially self-sufficient to lead a quality socio-economic life.

She challenged the stereotype image of a sarpanch as she never wore a ‘ghoonghat’ and roamed around in jeans.

She further challenged all kinds of gender bias and worked on core areas such as water, sanitation, electricity and roads in order to ensure that the villagers lead a quality life.

She also partnered with the concerned stakeholders to get toilets constructed in the village, besides working to improve the condition of roads.

However, since last few years, her absence is being discussed widely around as no one holds clue what are the present projects she working on.

While some say, she was busy collecting funds, others say she has been engaged in teaching.

A few prominent media houses tried to contact her, but to no avail. Hence where is she and what is she upto is being discussed widey.

But it is a fact that nation needs more such change makers to script more such success stories.

IAS Kuldeep Ranka presently Principal Secretary to CM Rajasthan

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April 1, 2021, 5:03 PM

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Kuldeep Ranka is 1994 IAS officer who is serving as the Principal Secretary to CM Ashok Gehlot a few days after the formation of Congress government in the state.

Kuldeep Ranka is serving as the principal secretary to the Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.

A 1994 batch IAS officer, Ranka is the first officer from Rajasthan to become the Chief Secretary of the CMO.

Earlier, he served as the principal secretary for tourism and forest in the desert state

This is the first time in Rajasthan when a native of state has become the Principal Secretary to the CM.

Before this, the natives of Rajasthan have never got a chance to serve this post.

Ranka pursued B.Tech in Computer Science, prepared for the Civil Service while studying in the library and reading room of the Information Center situated in Jaipur. He succeeded in the UPSC exam in his first attempt.

Due to his administrative efficiency, he has also been very popular while serving as district collector in Pali, Jaisalmer, Udaipur and Bundi.

Ranka is very popular among his colleagues due to his working methodology.

IAS Rohit Kumar Singh appointed as Additional Secretary in Union Ministry of Culture

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April 1, 2021, 3:29 PM

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IAS Rohit Kumar Singh for Central deputation to the post of Additional Secretary in the Union Ministry of Culture

Brilliant Bharat: Saving 70 million tonnes of wood via biogas plant

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March 31, 2021, 3:22 PM

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Approximately 70 million tonnes of wood can be saved from a biogas plant being run by cow dung which will save about 30 million trees from being cut. The production of about 30 million tons of carbon dioxide can also be stopped with it

Brilliant Bharat: Cow dung making mosquito repellants, incense sticks

With the use of lac in cow dung, items like gumla, laxmi-ganesh, kamaldan, dustbin, mosquito repellent incense sticks, candle stand etc. are being made. Training is made to make products made of cow dung at BioVed Agricultural Technology and Science Research Institute, Sringavepur in Kaurihar block of Prayagraj district. Dr. Himanshu Dwivedi, managing director of the institute, says that the dumpling pot is becoming popular. After making the flowerpot from cow dung, lacquer is coated on it.

Shiv Jayanti 2021: Facts about the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

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March 30, 2021, 8:21 PM

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Kingdom, celebrates his Tithi-based Jayanti on March 31.

The great warrior was born on February 19, 1630 and the day is celebrated as Shivaji Jayanti in India, particularly in the state of Maharashtra.

This year, that is 2021, Shivaji’s tithe based Jayanti is being celebrated on March 31.

Let’s know a few more facts about the great Maratha warrior:

Shivaji Bhonsale was born in the hill-fort of Shivneri,
Shivaji was said to be completely devoted to his mother Jijabai, who was deeply religious. His upbringing introduced him to Hindu epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata, which are said to have influenced his own views on Hindu values.
Shivaji was skilled in mapping out military missions. He was extremely skilled at guerilla-style warfare and planned stealthy war operations.
Shivaji successfully expanded the Maratha empire by capturing and building magnificent forts. Every year on Shivaji Jayanti, people of Maharashtra celebrate his birth anniversary by gathering at the forts Shivaji captured and built.
During India’s struggle for independence, Bal Gangadhar Tilak invoked Shivaji and celebrated him as a figure of courage and valour in the face of oppression.