Rajasthan Lado Protsahan Yojana is started on the 1st of August 2024. Now in Rajasthan, a daughter will become a millionaire as soon as she is born. Rajasthan Laado Protsahan Yojana started across the state on August 1 to develop positive thinking towards girls and improve their health and education.
Who is eligible for the Rajasthan Lado Protsahan Yojana
In line with the 2024-25 Vote on Account Announcement, the Women and Child Development and Child Empowerment Department has initiated a scheme to provide a Rs 1 lakh savings bond for girls born into economically disadvantaged families. The benefit is available for girl children born in eligible medical institutions in Rajasthan on or after August 1, 2024.
Under the scheme, the mother must be a native of Rajasthan. Moreover, the delivery must take place in a government medical institution or a private medical institution approved for the Janani Suraksha Yojana. Furthermore, there are no restrictions like caste, religion, class, or income limit to avail the benefits of the scheme. Moreover, payment will be made online through DBT in 7 instalments.
How the amount will be received
One lakh rupees will be given by the government in seven stages. It will be from the birth of the girl child till she passes her graduation examination and completes the age of 21 years.
1 Rs 2500 on the birth of a girl child in eligible medical institutions
2 Rs 2500 on completion of one year of age of the girl child and all vaccinations.
3 Rs 4000 for enrolling a girl in first grade at a government or state-recognized private school.
4 A grant of Rs 5000 is available for a girl enrolled in 6th grade at a government or state-recognized private school.
5 Rs 11000 for enrolling a girl in 10th grade in a recognized school.
6 Rs 25000 for girl student admission in 12th grade at state-recognized private school.
7 Upon graduating from a government-recognized educational institution and turning 21, she will receive a Rs 50,000 assistance amount.
The objective of the Rajasthan Lado Protsahan Yojana
The objective of the scheme is to ensure positive thinking towards girl birth and the overall development of the girl child. Moreover, it is to prevent gender discrimination and reduce the maternal mortality rate by promoting institutional delivery. Furthermore, it will improve the declining child-sex ratio. Apart from this, ensuring the stay and enrollment of girls in schools and reducing child marriage.
Rajasthan Lado Protsahan Yojana has been started in all the districts. Moreover, one lakh rupees will be given on the birth of a girl child. But its detailed guidelines are yet to come.
Aman Sehrawat, who won India’s sixth medal became India’s youngest Olympic medalist. India’s young wrestler Aman Sehrawat has won the bronze medal by defeating the Puerto Rico wrestler in the Paris Olympics 2024.
21-year-old young wrestler Aman Sehrawat has given an amazing performance and won India a bronze medal in wrestling in the Paris Olympics on Friday night. This is India’s first medal in wrestling at the Paris Olympics. Aman, who was participating in the Olympic Games for the first time, was the only Indian challenger left in the men’s category. Aman became the eighth Indian wrestler to win a medal in Olympic history. With this, Aman Sehrawat has also become India’s youngest medalist to win an Olympic medal.
Aman Sehrawat lost his parents when he was just 11 years old.
The life of Aman Sehrawat was full of adversity and triumph. Sehrawat’s journey to becoming a champion is nothing short of inspiring. He lost both his parents at the young age of 11 years. But his resilience and determination propelled him forward. Inspired by Sushil Kumar’s Olympic silver medal, he started wrestling at the age of 10 and joined the Chhatrasal Stadium in Delhi. Before leaving the world, his father had enrolled Aman in Chhatrasal Stadium in 2013. Perhaps he knew that one day his son would achieve great things for the country.
Aman looked very emotional after winning the medal for the country. He said that my parents also wanted me to become a wrestler. Although they didn’t know anything about the Olympics, they wanted to see me become a wrestler.
Defeated Darian Cruz by a margin of 13-5
This medal of peace also worked as a balm on the dispute with Vinesh Phogat. With this, India’s total number of medals in the Paris Olympics has reached six. Aman, a resident of Jhajjar, Haryana, defeated Puerto Rico wrestler Darian Cruz by a margin of 13-5 in the bronze medal match of the 57 kg category.
Beat record of shuttler queen PV Sindhu
Aman Sehrawat has created history by winning the bronze medal in the Paris Olympics. He has become the youngest athlete to win an Olympic medal for India in an individual event. In this matter, he has defeated shuttler queen PV Sindhu.
Aman Sehrawat: India’s Rising Wrestling Star
Aman Sehrawat is a young Indian freestyle wrestler who has rapidly risen to prominence in the world of sports. Born on July 16, 2003, in Birohar, Jhajjar district, Haryana, India, he competes in the 57 kg weight category.
A Stellar Career of Aman Sehrawat
Despite his young age, Sehrawat boasts an impressive list of achievements:
Youngest Indian Olympic Medalist: He secured a bronze medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, making him the youngest Indian to win an individual Olympic medal.
Asian Champion: He clinched the gold medal at the 2023 Asian Wrestling Championships.
U23 World Champion: He won the gold medal at the 2022 U23 World Championships.
Sehrawat’s journey is a testament to his incredible talent, unwavering spirit, and the power of overcoming adversity. His achievements have made him a role model for aspiring athletes across India.
Wrestling Techniques of Aman Sherawat
Aman Sehrawat is known for his aggressive and dynamic wrestling style. While specific details about his unique techniques might be limited in the public domain, we can make some educated inferences based on his performance and the general nature of freestyle wrestling.
Given his success at the international level, it’s safe to assume that Sehrawat possesses a well-rounded skill set. Key techniques in freestyle wrestling include:
Takedowns: These are crucial for gaining control over an opponent. Sehrawat likely excels in various takedown techniques, such as single and double legs, ankle picks, and low-single attacks.
Clinching: This involves controlling an opponent’s upper body to create opportunities for takedowns or reversals. Sehrawat probably has a strong clinch game, allowing him to dictate the pace of the match.
Reversals: The ability to turn a defensive situation into an offensive one is essential. Sehrawat’s quick reflexes and agility likely contribute to his effectiveness in executing reversals.
Exposures and Turns: Scoring points by exposing an opponent’s shoulders to the mat or turning them over is crucial. Sehrawat’s understanding of leverage and body positioning is likely key to his success in these areas.
Parterre Wrestling: Ground wrestling is a vital component of freestyle. Sehrawat’s ability to maintain control and score points from the mat is likely another strength.
It’s important to note that these are general observations based on the nature of the sport. A more in-depth analysis would require detailed footage of his matches and expert commentary.
Coaches of Aman Sherawat
A significant factor in Aman Sehrawat’s success is the guidance he has received from his coaches.
Lalit Kumar: Sehrawat started training under coach Lalit Kumar, who played a crucial role in shaping his early career.
Chhatrasal Stadium Coaches: The renowned Chhatrasal Stadium in Delhi has been a hub for Indian wrestling talent. Sehrawat has undoubtedly benefited from the expertise of the coaches there.
The intense training environment at Chhatrasal Stadium, coupled with the guidance of experienced coaches, has contributed significantly to Sehrawat’s rapid rise in the world of wrestling.
Cold storage warehouses will be set up for perishable crops throughout India with the central government’s financial assistance. Perishable crops are agricultural products that have a limited shelf life and can spoil if not preserved properly. They are also known as fresh foods or foods that need to be kept cold and stored right away. Perishable crops include fruits, vegetables, and other fresh produce that are highly perishable due to their moisture content and susceptibility to microbial growth.
Examples of perishable crops include Tomatoes, Peppers, Bananas, Leafy vegetables, Potatoes, Yams, Carrots, and Onions.
Schemes for cold storage warehouses
The government is implementing various schemes for setting up cold storage warehouses.
Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is implementing the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH). Moreover, financial assistance is provided for various horticulture activities. The construction, expansion, and modernization of cold storage facilities with a capacity of up to 5000 MT in the country will be carried out based on the Annual Action Plan (AAP) received from States/UTs. Furthermore, AAPs are prepared by the States/UTs based on their requirement, capacity and availability of resources.
The component of Cold Storage warehouses is demand/entrepreneur-driven. The government will assist in the form of a credit-linked back-ended subsidy. Furthermore, the subsidy is available at the rate of 35% of the project cost in general areas and 50% of the project cost in hilly and scheduled areas.
Who are eligible
Assistance is available to individuals, groups of farmers/growers/consumers, partnerships/proprietary firms, SHGs, FPOs, companies, corporations, cooperatives, marketing federations, local bodies, APMCs, and state governments.
Capital investment scheme for cold storage warehouses
Moreover, the National Horticulture Board (NHB) is implementing a scheme called the Capital Investment Subsidy. It is for the Construction, Expansion or Modernization of Cold Storage and Storage for Horticulture Products.
Under this scheme, credit-linked back-ended subsidy is provided at the rate of 35% of the capital cost of the project in general areas, and 50% in the case of North East, hilly & scheduled areas. It is possible to apply for funding for the construction, expansion, or modernization of cold storage and Controlled Atmosphere (CA) storage with a capacity of over 5000 MT and up to 10000 MT. In the North East region, units exceeding 1000 MT in capacity are also eligible for assistance.
MoFPI scheme
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) implements a Scheme for Integrated Cold Chain, Food Processing and Preservation Infrastructure as one of the components of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY).
It intends to reduce post-harvest losses of horticulture and non-horticulture produce. Moreover, it provides remunerative prices to farmers for their produce.
Under this program, the Ministry offers financial assistance in the form of a 35% grant-in-aid for general areas and 50% for North East and Himalayan States, ITDP areas, and Islands. This scheme is for storage and transport infrastructure. The value addition and processing infrastructure rates are 50% and 75%, respectively. A maximum grant-in-aid is Rs. 10.00 crore per project. It is for setting up integrated cold chain projects including irradiation facility. Standalone cold storages are not covered under the Scheme.
Additional schemes for cold storage warehouses
All the above schemes are demand/entrepreneur-driven through commercial ventures. Government assistance is provided based on proposals received from the States/entrepreneur.
Furthermore, to strengthen the country’s agricultural infrastructure, the government has launched the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) worth Rs. 1.00 lakh crore. Under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), collateral-free term loans of up to Rs. 2.00 crore are available. Moreover, it is available with a 3% interest subvention on the term loan. This loan is for establishing post-harvest infrastructure, such as cold storage warehouses.
This information was provided by the Union Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Ramnath Thakur. This info was in a written reply in Lok Sabha yesterday on the 6th of August 2024.
Bangladesh coup occurred yesterday evening on the 5th of August 2024. Because of the deteriorating situation and the coup in the neighbouring country Bangladesh, the Central Government of India has also become alert.
Bangladesh has been experiencing significant unrest for the last month. Due to the reinstatement of a job quota system favouring the children of independence war veterans. Initially, it was cancelled in 2018 after large protests. The system was reinstated in June 2024. After the Supreme Court increased the quota from 5% to 30%. This sparked widespread opposition and violence.
The unrest has resulted in over 500 deaths and thousands of injuries. Authorities have imposed nationwide curfews, internet blackouts, and bans on public gatherings to control the situation. Protests have been concentrated in major urban areas like Dhaka, Chattogram, and Rangpur, often involving violent clashes with police.
Sheikh Hasina Resigned
The protesters started demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. On this, Sheikh Hasina’s government announced a curfew in Bangladesh till July 20. Due to this, the rioters became more aggressive. In such a situation, the government started arresting and imprisoning the protesters.
After this, the United Nations intervened in this matter and said that the people of Bangladesh should not be tortured. With the support of the UN, the protesters gained more courage and the demonstrations became more intense. They intensified their demand for the resignation of the Prime Minister.
Seeing the situation worsening, Sheikh Hasina resigned on Monday evening and left Dhaka and came to India. She resigned and came to India to save her life. Her plane landed at Hindon Air Base of the Air Force in Ghaziabad, UP at 5.30 pm on Monday. Here she was received by the country’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.
Information has come to light that Sheikh Hasina will take refuge in England after ending her political innings. Sources say that Sheikh Hasina is preparing to go to London. The former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina has sought asylum from the Government of England.
History of Bangladesh coup
The history of coups in Bangladesh is marked by political instability and military interventions since its independence in 1971. Here is an overview of the major coups and attempted coups in the country’s history:
Bangladesh coup in 1975
1August 15, 1975, Coup: The first major Bangladesh coup occurred on August 15, 1975. At that time a group of junior army officers assassinated the country’s founding leader, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, along with most of his family members. This coup led to the installation of Khondaker Mostaq Ahmad as the president. This event profoundly affected the nation’s political landscape and set a precedent for future military interventions.
2November 3, 1975 Jail Killing: Following the August coup, four senior Awami League leaders, who had been arrested, were murdered in Dhaka Central Jail. This was part of a conspiracy to consolidate power among the new rulers.
3 November 7, 1975 Coup: Known as the “Sipahi-Janata Biplob” (Soldiers and People’s Revolution), this coup saw the overthrow of Mushtaq Ahmad by a counter-coup led by Brigadier Khaled Mosharraf. However, within days, Khaled Mosharraf was killed. Afterwards, the army chief, Major General Ziaur Rahman, took control, becoming the de facto leader of Bangladesh.
1981 Coup Attempt
May 30, 1981 Assassination of Ziaur Rahman: President Ziaur Rahman was assassinated in Chittagong by a group of army officers led by Major General Manzoor. The coup attempt failed, and Vice President Justice Abdus Sattar took over as acting president. The political environment remained volatile, with numerous uprisings and attempted coups continuing in the background.
1982 Coup
March 24, 1982: Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Hussain Muhammad Ershad led a bloodless coup, overthrowing the elected president Abdus Sattar. Ershad declared martial law and assumed the presidency, ruling Bangladesh for almost nine years until he was forced to resign in December 1990 due to mass protests and a popular uprising.
Recent Political Instability in Bangladesh due to coup
While there have been no successful coups in recent years, Bangladesh has experienced significant political turmoil, often involving violent protests, hartals (strikes), and confrontations between political parties. The military remains an influential force, with occasional rumours of coups, although none have materialized since Ershad’s ousting.
Yesterday, Bangladesh Army Chief Wakar-uz-Zaman also gave an ultimatum to Sheikh Hasina to resign from the post of PM and leave the country. In such a situation, Sheikh Hasina has resigned from the post of PM and has left the country with her sister Sheikh Rehana and come to India. Minutes after she left Dhaka, protesters attacked her residence and engaged in vandalism. Protesters stormed the gates of the Gono Bhaban (PM’s residence) and entered the premises around 3:00 pm. They started looting the expensive items as well as common things in the PM house.
Protestors in PM House
In such a situation, Bangladesh will now be ruled by the army under the leadership of Waqar-uz-Zaman. As per the media report, Army Chief is going to form the Interim government within 24 to 48 hours. He has called on the public to maintain faith in the military and to remain peaceful. Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman, the head of the navy and air force, and top leaders of several opposition parties, including the BNP and the Jamaat-e-Islami party, attended the president’s meeting.
According to reports, it was alleged that the Opposition BNP (Bangladesh Nationalist Party) conspired with Pakistan’s ISI to foment unrest and overthrow Hasina, who is considered to be pro-India, while Zia is seen as pro-Pakistan. Bangladesh’s President Mohammed Shahabuddin has ordered the release of jailed former Prime Minister and key opposition leader Khaleda Zia.
India alert after rebellion in Bangladesh
Given the deteriorating situation and the coup in the neighbouring country Bangladesh, the Central Government has also become alert. The government has issued a special warning for the northeastern states along the border with Bangladesh.
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was welcomed by India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and senior Air Force officials on her arrival at Hindon Air Force Station in Uttar Pradesh. During this, there was a long conversation between Hasina and Doval.
PM Modi chairs key meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) over Bangladesh unrest. Foreign Minister Jaishankar, NSA Doval and senior ministers attended this meeting. The Indian government is closely monitoring the rapidly evolving situation in Bangladesh.
Foreign Minister Jaishanker informed about the Bangladesh coup in the Rajya Sabha. He further said that they are closely monitoring the situation. Moreover, the government is in contact with Bangladesh Army officials and our diplomates. The High Commission in Dhaka and Assistant High Commissions in Chittagong, Rajshahi, Khulna, and Sylhet are there and in contact with Indian nationals.
On the other hand, because of the incident in Bangladesh, the Border Security Force (BSF) has increased vigil on the 4096 km long India-Bangladesh Border. BSF has issued a high alert for all its units. Meanwhile, BSF Acting Director General (DG) Daljit Singh Chaudhary and other senior commanders have reached Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, to review the security situation.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has also released a video saying that we have imposed prohibitory orders on the border from Monday night.
Chief Minister of Bengal Mamta Banerjee agreed to follow the decision by the central government in this regard. Moreover, she requested with hand fold to the leaders not to give controversial statements about the Bangladesh coup.
Summer special trains passing from Kota have been extended the duration. It is a big relief for train passengers going home during the festive season. To clear the extra passenger rush, the railway administration has extended the duration of 6 pairs of summer special trains operating through Kota.
Senior DCM of Kota Railway Division, Rohit Malviya said that as per the earlier notification, the summer special trains were to be operated till July 31 only. Now the date has been extended looking to the festive season ahead.
What are summer special trains?
Summer special trains are additional train services operated by various railway networks, typically during the summer months, to accommodate the increased travel demand. These trains are scheduled to run on popular routes where there is a significant rise in passenger traffic due to vacations, festivals, or other seasonal activities. The primary aim is to ease the congestion on regular train services and provide additional travel options for passengers.
Here are some key features of summer special trains:
Temporary Schedule: These trains usually run for a limited period. Often from May to June or July, coinciding with school and college holidays.
Popular Routes: They typically cover routes in high demand during the summer. Such as tourist destinations, pilgrim sites, and major cities.
Advance Booking: Tickets for summer special trains are made available for booking to help passengers plan their trips accordingly.
Extra Coaches: These trains may have extra coaches to accommodate more passengers.
Reservation and Unreserved Coaches: These trains might include both reserved and unreserved coaches depending on the demand.
Fare Structure: The fare for summer special trains might be slightly higher or follow a different fare structure compared to regular trains.
Different railway operators in various countries implement their versions of summer special trains. In India, the Indian Railways frequently announces summer special trains. It is to cater for the increased passenger load during the summer vacation period.
Names of extended 6 pairs of special trains
1 Train number 09195 Vadodara-Mau special will run every Saturday till 28th September. While in the return direction, train number 09196 Mau-Vadodara special will run every Sunday till 29th September.
2 Train number 09417 Ahmedabad-Danapur special will run every Monday till 30th September. While in return, train number 09418 Danapur-Ahmedabad special will run every Tuesday till 1st October.
3 Bandra Terminal-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Special will run every Sunday till 29th December. In return, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-Bandra Terminal Special will run every Tuesday till 31st December.
4 Train No. 09183 Mumbai-Banaras Special will run every Wednesday till 25th December. In return, Train No. 09184 Banaras Mumbai Special will run every Friday till 27th December.
5 Train number 09309 Indore-Hazrat Nizamuddin special will run every Friday and Sunday till 29th December. While in return, train number 09310 Hazrat Nizamuddin-Indore special will run every Monday and Saturday till 30th December.
6 Train number 09075 Mumbai-Kathgodam special will run every Wednesday till 25th December. While in return, train number 09076 Kathgodam-Mumbai special will run every Thursday till 26th December.
Now you can plan your journey during the festive season. You may get a reservation for the summer special trains to facilitate your journey.
High-security number plate to apply till the 10th of August. The department has extended the last date to apply for a high-security number plate. To drive old vehicles on the road in Rajasthan, vehicle owners must install high-security number plates.
The Transport Department has extended the date of application. Applications for high-security number plate installation in vehicles can now be made until August 10. From August 11, action will be taken against vehicles without a high-security number plate.
Earlier, the Transport Department had given such drivers the last chance till July 31. The department has extended the application date for the second time. The Transport Department started the application process for online number plates in December 2023, which had to be applied by June 30. After this, the department extended the time till 31st July.
But still, only more than 7 lakh vehicles have number plates. In such a situation, the date has been extended by 10 more days.
Easier to monitor
The Transport Department believes that the installation of a high-security number plate will make it easier to develop an intelligent transport system. With this, monitoring through e-challan, pollution, insurance and GPS systems will be done easily.
Furthermore, tracing suspicious vehicles will also become easier. Apart from this, it will also provide the facility to trace locations in real time. A high-security number plate is laser-coated. Moreover, its safe lock cannot be opened. It can be removed only after breaking. In such a situation, if the vehicle is stolen and the thief drives or sells the vehicle with fake license plates, he will be caught.
What is a high-security number plate?
A high-security number plate (HSRP) is a vehicle registration plate that is designed to offer enhanced security features. Thus reducing the risk of car theft and fraud. These plates are often mandated by governments in various countries to ensure better vehicle identification and to streamline the registration process. Here are some key features of high-security number plates:
Reflective Sheeting: HSRPs are made using reflective sheeting that improves visibility in low-light conditions and during the night.
Unique Laser Code: Each plate has a unique laser-engraved code that is difficult to tamper with or replicate, making it easier to trace and identify vehicles.
Hologram: A chromium-based hologram is embedded into the plate to prevent counterfeiting and ensure authenticity.
Hot Stamping: The registration number and letters are hot-stamped into the plate to prevent easy removal or tampering.
Snap Lock: These plates often come with a snap-lock mechanism. Thus making it difficult to remove the plate without breaking it, thereby deterring theft.
Centralized Record: Information about the plate and the vehicle is stored in a centralized database. Which can be accessed by law enforcement agencies for verification and tracking purposes.
The adoption of a high-security number plate can vary by region. Some countries make it mandatory for all vehicles, while others may require it only for new registrations. In Rajasthan, it is been made compulsory to install till the 10th of August 2024.
CEO of Telegram Pavel Durov recently revealed that he has over 100 biological children. Pavel Durov is also the founder of Telegram. He co-founded the company in 2013 alongside his brother Nikolai Durov. Pavel Durov is also known for founding the popular Russian social network VKontakte (VK) before establishing Telegram. Furthermore, Telegram is known for its focus on speed, security, and privacy, which has made it a popular messaging app worldwide.
He shared it with his 5.7 million subscribers on his messaging app Telegram. Furthermore, he said “I was just told that I have over 100 biological children. How is this possible for a guy who has never married and prefers to live alone?”
Pavel Durov said that about 15 years ago, a friend made a “strange request” to him. Pavel said, “His friend said that he and his wife could not have children due to fertility issues and asked me to donate sperm to a clinic to have a child. I started laughing before realizing he was earnest.
Sperm donation is a civic duty.
CEO of Telegram Pavel Durov said the clinic boss told him there was a shortage of “high-quality donor material.” The doctor further said it is the 39-year-old man’s “civic duty to donate more sperm anonymously to help more couples.”
Durov continued, “It felt so strange that it inspired me to sign up for sperm donation. Fast forward to 2024, my previous charity activity has helped over a hundred couples in 12 countries have children. Furthermore, many years after I stopped donating sperm as a donor, at least one IVF clinic still has my frozen sperm available for anonymous use on behalf of families who want to have children.”
The CEO of Telegram played his part.
The CEO of Telegram said he now plans to open-source his DNA. So that his biological children can find each other. Durov discussed the importance of healthy sperm, saying that he was proud that he did his duty. Of course, there are risks, but I don’t regret being a donor. The lack of healthy sperm has become a serious issue around the world, and I’m proud to have played my part in helping reduce it.
Further, he said I want to help debunk the whole notion of sperm donation and encourage more healthy men to do it. So that families struggling to have children can enjoy more options. “Disregard tradition – redefine the norm,” he wrote on Telegram.
Number of children of the CEO of Telegram
The CEO of Telegram shared the post regarding his number of children. Since sharing this post, his post has been viewed by more than 18 lakh people. A screengrab of one of his posts was shared on X (formerly Twitter), where many people had different reactions to it.
One user said, “Tech CEOs’ new vanity hobby seems to be competing on the number of offspring they can claim – without ever loving them or being in their lives.”
Another said, “The funniest thing is, some of his donated sperm are still left and preserved in a facility.”
One more user said “This is what happens when you “donate” your sperm to IVF clinics.” “I don’t understand how this can be seen as a victory.”
Manu Bhaker won the first medal for Bharat in the Paris Olympics. She has won the bronze medal in women’s 10-meter air pistol shooting, ending India’s 12-year medal drought in Olympic shooting. This is also Bharat’s first medal, and we hope more medals in the Paris Olympics. Moreover, she becomes the 1st woman to win a medal in shooting for India.
Manu Bhaker had qualified for the final in this event on 27 July. On Sunday, she scored 221.7 points in the final match. The gold and silver medals of this event went to Korea. Korean player Oh Ye Jin won the gold medal with 243.2 points. Korea’s second player Kim Yeji managed to win the silver medal with 241.3 points.
At the age of 19, Manu Bhaker participated in the Tokyo Olympics. Although she remained empty-handed there. Moreover, India’s overall performance in shooting in the Tokyo Olympics was also poor. But she made a brilliant comeback in the Paris Olympics and won the bronze medal. This is also India’s first medal in women’s shooting. Manu Bhaker is also the first Indian shooter to win a gold medal at the Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires 2018. She has also previously won the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games titles.
Manu Bhaker missed the silver medal.
Manu Bhaker had once secured the second position by defeating Korea’s Kim Yeji. Manu’s last shot hit the target of 10.3, while Korea’s Kim Yeji targeted 10.5 and went ahead of Manu. Kim got two more shots to decide the gold, but she could not defeat her compatriot Oh Ye Jin and won the silver.
Manu Bhaker Biography
Even as a teenager, Manu Bhaker quickly rose through the ranks to become India’s latest shooting star.
Manu Bhaker was born in Jhajjar, Haryana, a state known for its boxers and wrestlers. She was involved in various sports like tennis, skating, and boxing during her school days. Additionally, she excelled in a form of martial arts called ‘thang ta’ and won medals at the national level.
At the age of 14, right after the conclusion of the 2016 Rio Olympics, she impulsively ventured into the world of shooting and found love for the sport. Notably, within a week of her newfound passion, Manu asked her father to acquire a sports shooting pistol for her to further develop her skills.
Her ever-supportive father, Ram Kishan Bhaker, bought her a gun. This decision made Manu Bhaker an Olympian.
At the 2017 national shooting championships, Manu stunned Olympian and former world No. 1 Heena Sidhu by shooting a record score of 242.3 to erase Sidhu’s mark and win the 10m Air Pistol final.
She then added a silver medal at the 2017 Asian Junior Championships and the following year, Manu announced her arrival on a big stage in style.
Active on Social Media
Manu is also very active on social media sites. Manu Bhaker’s Instagram account is followed by 390K followers. Furthermore, She has 185.4 K followers on X.
Maya OS may now be installed on every computer in India to prevent CrowdStrike and other problems that may arise in future. Cyber experts in the country say that the way Crowdstrike created an outcry in the entire world. Due to this, preparations have started in India to bring the entire industry on their self-made operating system.
What is Maya OS?
Maya OS is an operating system developed specifically for the Indian Defence Ministry. It was implemented in August 2023 and is based on the Ubuntu Linux distribution, which is known for its security features. Here’s a quick rundown of Maya OS:
Developed by: Indian government agencies including DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation), C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing) and NIC (National Informatics Centre)
Based on: Ubuntu Linux
Focus: Security and Reliability
Key features:
Designed to be more resistant to cyberattacks compared to Windows or macOS
Uses full disk encryption, intrusion detection and sandboxing for enhanced security
Rigorously tested for stability
Locally developed, reducing dependence on foreign software
Maya OS is currently being used by the Indian Defence Ministry and is planned for adoption by the Army, Navy and Air Force. The user interface is designed to be similar to Windows, making it easier for users to switch over.
Why Maya OS is under consideration
Two days ago, due to a Microsoft Cloud outage, almost 70% of the internet-based systems of the world came to a complete standstill. This happened due to a software update from Microsoft. Due to this crowd strike there was a loss of hundreds of billions of dollars in the entire world. Moreover, everything was stopped in a large part of the entire world. According to IT and cyber experts, 70% of the operating systems in the modern world are still from Microsoft.
In such a situation, the discussion has now started on whether different countries of the world will launch their operating systems. Indigenous operating system Maya OS has already been launched in India. Although it has not yet become fully popular among the people. According to experts, this is the right time to launch our operating system.
Cyber experts opinion
Cyber experts in the country say that the way Crowdstrike created an outcry in the entire world. Due to this, preparations have started in India to bring the entire industry on their self-made operating system.
Himanshu Sharma, a software engineer working in New York, America, says that the maximum dependence in the whole world is still on Microsoft’s operating system. Almost 70% of the computers in the world still have Microsoft operating systems. Whereas about 20% use the iOS or Mac operating system. Whereas countries like China and Russia mostly use their self-made operating systems. Himanshu says that different countries of the world are still completely dependent on the American operating system. If this dependency is switched to indigenous operating systems, a major “digital tsunami” like the Crowdstrike that happened on July 19 can be avoided.
Software engineer and cyber expert Deenbandhu Verma says that India has its own “Maya” operating software. He says that this is a software which has been designed with many types of security layers. It has antimalware and antivirus software, which also creates a strong security layer between netizens and the internet. In such a situation, the possibility of any kind of breach in this operating system or any major cloud outage becomes equal to zero. Cyber experts suggest replacing Microsoft with Maya OS at regular intervals in our country. Following the recent crowd strike incident it would be a significant step towards enhancing cybersecurity in the future.
Preparation to launch Maya OS
Now it is estimated that after the “digital tsunami” that occurred on July 19, readiness will be shown to advance its indigenous operating system, Maya. If officials associated with the Central Government are to be believed, discussions have taken place on a large scale in this direction. It is believed that if everything progresses in an orderly manner, it will be taken forward in the coming days. Besides, there is also talk of starting work on a large scale towards developing some other operating systems.
Cyber expert Devesh Dhawan says that the only country that has survived completely in this entire devastation is Russia. Dhawan says that due to various restrictions, neither Russians can use Microsoft cloud services nor can Russian commercial and intelligence equipment be accessed through American operating systems. Furthermore, in such circumstances, Russia saved itself from such a big digital tsunami by developing its operating system. Moreover, Devesh Dhawan believes that it can create bad situations like an epidemic of major cyber attacks in the coming days. Therefore, it is better that we have to strengthen our systems from now on to avoid any such major cyber attack.
Ashish Singh, a cyber expert working in a multinational company in Bengaluru, says that there is a need to replace traditional operating systems. Maya OS is the best option. He says that Maya OS has not yet been taken forward that much. He believes that there may be some technical level problems in the initial phase. But when it is started in a phased manner, it will be able to replace the Microsoft operating system.
India has already Indigenous operating systems
We already have the operating system ready. There is only a need to implement it rapidly and systematically in the country. Cyber expert Anand Sachan says that India not only has the Maya OS. But earlier BOSS (Bharat Operating System Solution) was also developed. This operating system developed in 2021 was implemented in the initial phase, but then it could not be taken forward. But launched with the new Maya OS in mid-2023. According to cyber experts, its results have also been positive.
Devesh Dhawan states that if the central government takes this matter seriously, any future cyber attacks can be avoided. He says that not only did Russia save itself from this big attack on July 19, but China also saved its existing systems by using its operating system. He believes that after this incident, all those capable countries will move forward. They will implement their operating systems. Countries will implement those that have their operating systems. Those countries that are on the verge of developing their systems may consider.
Kota Junction will soon be a stoppage for the Vande Bharat train as the Vande Bharat from Udaipur to Agra will make a stop here. From September 1, the Udaipur-Jaipur-Udaipur Vande Bharat train will now come to Jaipur only three days a week. The reason is that now it will be operated between Udaipur and Agra Fort for the remaining three days. The reason for reducing days is said to be less passenger load between Udaipur and Jaipur.
Actually, in September last year, Railways gifted the third Vande Bharat train to Rajasthan between Udaipur and Jaipur, but the passenger load in it was less. Hence, Vande Bharat will run only three days on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from the 1st of September. Now it is operating six days a week between Jaipur and Udaipur.
When will Vande Bharat stop at Kota Junction?
Vande Bharat will start operating from the 1st of September between Udaipur and Agra Fort. Vande Bharat will be operated from Udaipur to Agra Fort via Rana Pratapnagar, Mavli Junction, Chanderiya, Kota Junction, Sawai Madhopur, Gangapur City, Bayana for three days on Monday, Thursday and Saturday.
According to the officials, the route and timetable of this train have been decided. Soon the fare list will also be released and ticket booking will also be started. The special thing is that it will operate from different numbers on both routes. According to the proposed timetable, this train will depart from Udaipur at 5:45 am and reach Agra at 2:30 pm. After stopping at Agra for half an hour, it will leave at 3 pm and reach Udaipur at 11:45 pm. The stoppage time of Vande Bharat at Kota junction is still not known. Approximately it will be around 10 Am towards Agra and in between 7-8 Pm towards Udaipur.
Proposed Kota – Delhi Vande Bharat train
Vande Bharat train from Kota Junction will also run soon. After the completion of the redevelopment work, passengers will get the best rail facilities at Kota and Dakania stations. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said this while inaugurating the new train service from Kota Junction to Ahmedabad on Friday evening on the 3rd of March 2023. He said we are also making efforts for the Vande Bharat train from Kota Junction to Delhi. Hope it may start soon.
