16-03-22 Daily-Gujarat-GPSC Current Affairs

The objective of Sports Policy 2022-27 is to change the sports scenario in Gujarat.

An equal emphasis has been laid on promoting the sports talent in Gujarat and also creating world-class sports across the state.

Through this policy, the Gujarat government aims to encourage and promote sports culture by organizing national and international tournaments and giving prizes to all sportspersons. The government also wants to conduct amateur and professional sports leagues and implement efficient sports Governance in Gujarat.

About the High-Performance Centers (HPCs)

The Sports Policy 2022-27 envisages establishing four new High-Performance Centers (HPCs) for elite athletes, which provide training facilities of international standards.

One of the new HPCs will be specifically for the training purposes of the para-athletes.

To provide personalized Training and Development, HPCs will have a specialized team of physiotherapists, psychologists, nutritionists, strength coaches, and sports analysts.

Apart from HPCs, eight centers of excellence will also be established. The participation of the Private sector will be encouraged in establishing both HPCs and centers of excellence.

Other highlights of the policy

The policy lays down a three-tier elite athlete development program.

Huge cash Awards and incentives are also promised for sportspersons.

A sports incubator will also be established.

Data analytics and sports science will be introduced in the curriculum of Sports University.

The Sports Authority of Gujarat will be the nodal agency to implement the policy.

Benefits to allied sectors

The creation of infrastructure facilities will not only benefit athletes, but also those in the allied sectors. The policy also proposes to establish an industrial cluster comprising companies that manufacture sports goods. Thus, it will give a boost to Gujarats manufacturing sector.

The Capital Employer Initiative is a programme financed by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY), which is a nationwide placement-linked skill training program.

Captive Employer, is a first of its kind initiative that is aimed at addressing the vision of a demand-based and dynamic skilling ecosystem that caters to the requirements of the while assuring sustainable placements for the rural poor youth of the country. Under this initiative, post-training placement of candidates for at least six months with a minimum CTC of Rs 10,000 has been assured.

An online portal My EV was launched by the Delhi government for the purchase and registration of electric autos in Delhi.

The portal is accessible to all users on the website of the Delhi governments transport department.

The portal will enable holders of the Letter of Intent (LoI) to purchase electric autos and also claim the incentives provided by the Delhi government. Around 4,261 Letters of Intent (LoIs) for electric autos are being given by the Delhi government. Also, there is a 33% reservation provided for Women.

The online portal will ensure that the interest subvention on the loans is provided to beneficiaries via a smooth automated channel.

The My EV Portal is an online portal developed by the Delhi government in collaboration with Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL).

IIFL Securities on Friday launched OneUp, Indias first primary markets platform for investing in initial public offerings (IPOs), non-convertible Debentures (NCDs) and sovereign gold Bonds (SGBs), among others.

As per the brokerage, on the OneUp platform, the IPO applications are accepted 24×7 and up to three days before the IPO bidding opens. Another unique feature of the OneUp platform is that it allows investors to place bids for others as well, be it, friends or family members, which can increase chances of allotment.

Every year, March 16 is observed as National Vaccination Day in India to increase the importance of Vaccines in the human Health system. The Covid-19 has made us understand the importance of vaccines and their role in benefitting our lives.

This day creates awareness regarding how effective vaccination is to prevent deadly diseases. Mostly, this day celebrates India’s victory over polio disease along with an improvement in the health and life expectancy of an individual.

The first dose of oral polio vaccine got started in the year 1995 in India.

U.S. and others in the Group of Seven () advanced economies would end normal trade relations, known as Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) with Russia as it pursues its invasion of Ukraine.

PNTR is USAs version of Most Favored Nation (MFN).

In international trade, MFN status (or treatment) is awarded by one nation to another.

Most Favoured Nation status designation means two countries have agreed to trade with each other under the best possible terms: low tariffs, few barriers to trade and the highest possible imports allowed.

A nation with MFN status will not be discriminated against and will not be treated worse than any other nation with MFN status.

In USAs case, granting of permanent normal trade relations status is automatic, except where specifically denied by law.

will soon be introduced in schools in Saudi Arabia as part of the Sports curriculum due to its significance for mental and physical Health, the president of theSaudi Yoga Committee, Nouf Al-Marwaai, said. Notably, thecommerce ministryapproved the TEACHING and practice of yoga as a sport in the Kingdom in 2017.

With the cooperation of the<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Ministry-of-Education“>ministry of education, the president said that yoga will be introduced in the curriculum because of its multitude of health benefits. Earlier this week, there was an introductory lecture highlighting the cooperation between the Saudi Yoga Committee and theSaudi School Sports Federation.