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The Mid Day Meal Scheme renamed as ‘PM Poshan Scheme’ by the Centre

The Narendra Modi government shocked public policy observers when it renamed the midday meal scheme at schools the PM Poshan Scheme, announcing that it was an attempt to claim credit for an old program towards which his administration had been stingy.

“The cabinet committee on economic affairs (CCEA) has approved the PM POSHAN Scheme for providing hot meals to government and government-aided schools from 2021-22 to 2025-26,” said a release from the government’s press office, the Press Information Bureau (PIB).

The Prime Minister says he was behind the scheme after he had imposed massive budget cuts shortly after taking office in 2014, and it is mind-boggling to see him making that claim. “The midday meal budget today is about half of what it was seven years ago.”

In 2014-15, Modi’s first year in office, Rs 10,527 crore was released for the midday meal scheme, down from Rs 10,927 crore the previous year.

From Rs 9,096 crore to Rs 9,630 crore, the amount released in the subsequent five years.

Because the pandemic-induced school closure in 2020-21 meant all students covered under the program had to be provided with dry meals and money instead of having to eat all days, the government needed to release Rs 12,883 crore. According to the budget proposal for 2021-22, the scheme will cost Rs 11,500 crore.

In all, approximately 11.8 crore students attend 11.2 lakh schools that offer the scheme, which ensures that every child who takes classes or takes exams in a government or government-aided school gets a nutritious meal every day.

Ashok Rao, an activist affiliated with the nonprofit Swami Sivananda Memorial Institute supplying food to Anganwadi centers in Delhi, questioned the name change as well.

Madras Municipal Corporation launched this program in 1925 as a solution to help disadvantaged children who did not have access to education. Rao said the company expanded gradually.

Many states have individually adopted the scheme throughout the decades. After it was adopted at the national level by the P.V. Narasimha Rao government at the Centre in 1995, it was given the name National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education and covered about 2,400 of the country’s 6,000 blocks.

In his view, the government should stop centralized kitchens right away because, as he said, eating at school increased local involvement and awareness.

“The purpose of the MDM Scheme is to provide nutritional support to children and raise awareness of the importance of proper nutrition. Local communities should manage it rather than centralised kitchens,” Rao said.

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The Congress accuses the Modi government of renaming many of the UPA’s schemes with minor changes, from the Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account (now Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana) and the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (now Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) to the Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (now Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana) and the National Manufacturing Policy (Make In India).

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE Launched in India: Check Price, Specifications

On Wednesday, Xiaomi announced the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE in India. Xiaomi 11T and Xiaomi 11T Pro debuted alongside the phone earlier this month. In June, Xiaomi launched the Mi 11 Lite 5G NE in India in addition to its Mi 11 Lite model.

A ten-bit Polymer OLED screen and triple rear cameras are included in the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 778G SoC and 33W fast charging make this device powerful.

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE price in India

With a starting price of 26,999 for the 11 Lite 5G NE with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, it is the phone’s most affordable variant in India. You can also get a model with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage for Rs. 28,999.

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE comes in four different colors: Diamond Dazzle, Tuscany Coral, Vinyl Black, and Jazz Blue. It will be available at a wide range of retail outlets as well as on Mi.com, Amazon.in, and Mi Home. During the Big Indian Festival and Mi sale, it will be on sale during Diwali. At 12am (midnight) on October 2, there will be the first sale.

On October 2 to 7, Xiaomi will be offering a Diwali discount of up to 1,500 off, making the prices of its smartphones affordable at Rs. 25,499 and Rs. 27,499. In addition, users will be able to get Rs. 2,000 cashback from an additional bank offer. E-commerce sites will also list no-cost EMIs that last up to 12 months.

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE specifications

Dual-SIM (Nano) slots are supported on the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE, which runs MIUI 12.5 on Android 11. It has a 6.55-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,400 pixels) 10-bit flat polymer OLED true-color display with a 90Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, HDR 10+, and Dolby Vision support. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC and offers 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal memory.

Designed with a triple rear camera setup, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE has a primary sensor with a resolution of 64 megapixels, an ultra-wide sensor of 8 megapixels, and a macro sensor of 5 megapixels. 50 modes are available for the camera. On the front, Xiaomi’s 11 Lite 5G NE has a 20-megapixel selfie camera sensor.

In addition to its 4,250mAh battery, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE supports fast charging at 33W (a supported charger is included). Connectivity options include 5G (12 band support), 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, IR blaster, and a USB Type-C port.

Dual speakers are included, as well as a side-facing fingerprint sensor. The item measures 160.53×75.73×6.81mm and weighs 158 grams.

Jagrati Awasthi speaks her study strategy for securing a 2nd rank in the UPSC

For every aspiring candidate, passing the UPSC exam is the pinnacle of a career and getting into the top 3 index holders’ category is a feather in their cap. In the case of Jagrati Awasthi, the woman who topped the UPSC exam, it was a dream come true to have cleared the exam like all the other candidates.

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Jagrati Awasthi is one of 761 candidates—out of 545 men and 216 women—who have passed the civil service exam 2020. As a result of her performance, Jagriti has earned a second-place overall in the UPSC qualifying examination.

Her degree is in BTech from Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT) in Bhopal and she is currently employed at Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL).

During the interview with Topper, Jagrati Awasthi speaks about the study strategy to get the second rank in UPSC. The childhood dream of Jagrati was to become a district collector and to do work in the social sector.

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In an interview with India Today, she said that “I wanted to be an engineer initially and started my career as an electrical engineer, but then I realized I wanted to do something more meaningful and contribute in my own little way in society. I realized civil services was best suited for this, and therefore I took the plunge,”

It is Jagrati’s parents and brother who deserve all the credit for her success. As well as thanking her teachers for their guidance, she thanked her parents.

Eventually, all coaching centers closed due to Covid-19. Even without coaching classes, Jagrati maintained her motivation levels strong at home, as it was far too important for her to keep up with her studies.

On Friday, UPSC announced the result of the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2020, wherein Jagrati Awasthi came in the second rank.

Bigg Boss 15: Top 9 confirmed contestants, know their names

Bigg Boss 15 new season was launched this week by Salman Khan. As long as they have VishwasunTREE as a companion, the contestants can expect a wild ride. ‘Sankat in the jungle’ is the theme of the upcoming ‘dangal’ in Bigg Boss house.

See who will be locked in for five months in the confirmed contestants! Know which top 9 contestants of Bigg Boss 15 season have been confirmed, read the full news.

Bigg Boss 15 confirmed contestants list

Pratik Sehajpal

When he decided to give up the race for the winner’s trophy in Bigg Boss OTT he became the first contestant to get an invitation to Bigg Boss 15. “Yuhi nahi milti rahi ko manzil, ek music is my destiny , sa dil me jagana padta” wrote the ‘MTV Love School 3’ contestant on Twitter. My journey has been full of ups and downs, but your love and support keep me going.

Shamita Shetty

Shamita Shetty, the second runner-up of Bigg Boss OTT, will join Pratik this season, it was announced during the launch event on Thursday.

Nishant Bhat

Shamita and Pratik will also be joined by Nishant Bhat, who crossed the line as the first runner-up in Bigg Boss OTT.

Umar Riaz

Umar Riaz has announced his participation in Bigg Boss 15 following his brother’s appearance on the show. Umar is a doctor by training, and he has just appeared in music videos with Dalljiet Kaur and Saba Khan.

Donal Bisht

Karan Kundrra

Afsana Khan

Tejasswi Prakash

Simba Nagpal

The information of all these contestants of Bigg Boss 15 season has been taken from the internet and their official social media handles, stay connected for more information.

Malayalam Actress Mamta Mohandas Buys Porsche 911 Carrera S

People generally associate Porsche with sports cars and luxury. Videos and pictures of Bollywood stars have been posted online featuring this brand. Mamta Mohandas, a popular actress in the Malayalam film industry, now has a Porsche 911 Carrera S sports car in her garage.

Mamta Mohandas has appeared in many Malayalam films. As well as being an actor, she’s a singer and a producer. She has already posted pictures of herself receiving her new car.

Sharing the pictures on her Instagram handle, Mamta said, ” A Dream turns into Reality today. I have waited for over a decade for you my sunshine☀️ Proud to present to you the newest baby in my family.. Porsche 911 Carrera S in Racing Yellow.” She has purchased the Porsche 911 Carrera S in the Racing Yellow color. This color looks very sporty and excellent on the car.

She buys a brand new Porsche 911 Carrera S, which was introduced to the Indian market several years ago, and belongs to Mamta Mohandas.

In just 3.5 seconds, the Porsche 911 Carrera S sprints from 0 to 100 kmph. A Porsche design is unmistakable in the Carrera. LED projector lights are mounted in their large oval headlamps. There are many features included in this vehicle, such as an infotainment touchscreen, analog tachometer, electric door handles, and more.

Having finally owned her dream car was a huge thrill for Mamta, an avid car enthusiast. In addition to being expensive, Porsche 911 Carrera also has a large price tag. Approximately Rs 1.84 crore is the price tag of the Porsche 911 Carrera S, ex-showroom.

Mamta Mohandas is not the only Malayalam actor with a Porsche 911 GT3 sports car to his name. Dulquer Salmaan also owns the sports car. Miami Blue 911 GT3 has been spotted several times on the road by him. His other interests include classical and new luxury cars, as well as sport cars.

West Bengal is likely to experience heavy rainfall, cyclone alerts issued in these states

A cyclone alert has been issued for Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) report. However, heavy rain is expected in many parts of West Bengal on Saturday.

A deep depression has developed over northeast India and the east-central Bay of Bengal, the weather department said. This cyclone may intensify into a tropical cyclone known as Cyclone Gulab and move southward towards Odisha and northern Andhra Pradesh.

According to the IMD, the storm will bring heavy rains to parts of West Bengal, including Kolkata, North 24 Parganas, East Midnapore, and South 24 Parganas.

Upon receiving the IMD alert, the Kolkata Police established a ‘Unified Command Center’. Kolkata and other areas in West Bengal are expected to receive heavy rainfall this week, prompting all police divisions and stations in the area to remain on high alert.

The police are remaining prepared for any untoward incidents that may occur due to the storm by keeping gumboots and other equipment on hand.

The coastal areas of West Bengal are preparing for the storm due to cyclone alerts in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. Early Saturday morning, the depression was located 590 km east of Kalingapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, 510 km southeast of Gopalpur.

This storm is expected to evolve into a cyclonic storm within 12 hours. Towards the evening of September 26, it is estimated to cross the northern and southern coasts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha around Kalingapatnam.”, according to the IMD.

In Chhattisgarh on September 27, moderate to heavy rains are likely to fall in most places, with extremely heavy falls possible in isolated locations.

Elli AvrRam Joins Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon in Ganapath

Known for their debut on Bollywood as a duo in Heropanti, Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon reunite in the action-packed film Ganapath. There was considerable speculation regarding the role of the second female lead of the film after the announcement of Kriti’s joining the team. The role was originally speculated to be filled by nora fatehi and nupur sanon, but has now been won by Elli AvrRam.

Recent reports claim that Elli AvrRam will play an important role in Ganapath. According to the initial schedule, she will join the UK team by the end of October. Elli AvrRam appearance in the movie will be distinct, just like her co-stars Kriti and Tiger.

Ganapath is also set in the future, according to reports. Earlier reports claimed that the film would be set in the 2090s. The makers, however, are reportedly planning to explore the world of 2030 after COVID.

Taking place between 2030 and 2040, the story revolves around Ganapath’s life for a decade. As part of the script revision, the makers have taken into account the post-COVID era. By January next year, the first schedule should be completed.

Filming takes longer than usual because of the heavy use of visual effects. Following the first schedule of filming, the filmmakers plan to start with the VFX. Some of the film’s scenes will be shot in Mumbai next year. By Christmas 2022, the film will be ready for release.

UK says: Covid Vaccine certification for travel must meet minimum standards

According to UK government guidelines, countries certifying COVID-19 vaccines must satisfy a “minimum criterion” and in addition, it is working with India to introduce “phased approaches” to international travel standards.

An expanded travel advisory to the UK refers to Covishield, a vaccine manufactured by Serum Institute of India and sold by Oxford/AstraZeneca. The UK has only approved 18 countries for vaccine certification, so Indian travelers to the UK will still be treated as non-vaccinated and will therefore have to stay in quarantine for ten days.

Government sources in the UK said Wednesday night that additions or changes to the approved country listings are being considered “regularly.” However, there were no further explanations regarding how vaccine certification was approved.

“As part of our recently expanded inbound vaccination policy, we recognize the following vaccines for travel abroad: Pfizer BioNTech, Oxford AstraZeneca, Moderna and Janssen (J&J). The list now includes AstraZeneca Covishield, AstraZeneca Vaxzevria, and Moderna Takeda,” a UK government spokesperson said.

In order to achieve safety and sustainability in the reopening of travel, all countries must meet minimum criteria that include public health and broader considerations when certifying vaccination certification. We continue to work with international partners, including India, to roll out our phased approach,” the spokesperson said.

Travelers who have not been fully vaccinated, or vaccinated in a country not recognized by the UK government such as India, must take a pre-departure test, pay for day two and day eight PCR tests after arrival in England, and self-isolate for 10 days, with an option to “test to release” after five days following a negative PCR test.

COVID-19 vaccines are issued in India and Covishield is one of them, the certification of India was not recognized, A UK government source only confirms that the rollout of the inbound vaccination program to other countries and territories was always intended to be phased, based on the success of pilot programs in the US and Europe.

In England, the traffic light system that grades countries based on their COVID-19 risk levels will be officially withdrawn on October 4. Although Covishield is now recognized by the UK as an acceptable vaccine formulation, it would not offer any advantage to Indian travelers who have had Covishield vaccination and are planning to visit the UK.

It has been strongly condemned by India, which threatened “reciprocal measures” against India if vaccinated travelers continue to be discriminated against. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Wednesday that “mutual recognition of vaccination certificates” should be used to ease international travel. US President Joe Biden hosted the Global COVID summit.

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How to Download Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate from Co-WIN, UMANG and Aarogya Setu App

Usually, people search on the internet how to download Covid-19 vaccination certificate through Co-WIN, UMANG, and Aarogya Setu App. You should take advantage of your opportunity to obtain your vaccination certificate as soon as you get your Covid-19 vaccine injections – either one dose or both doses.

Download Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate from Co-WIN, UMANG and Aarogya Setu App

You will receive a provisional certificate after taking the first dose, and you will receive the final certificate after taking both doses. Downloading your covid-19 vaccination certificate can be done on multiple sites and platforms, including the Co-WIN app, the UMANG app, and the Aarogya Setu portal.

A step-by-step guide to downloading the Covid-19 vaccination certificate from the Co-WIN app

Step 1: Go to www.cowin.gov.in for more information on vaccination in India.

Step 2: You can sign in using your mobile number on the home page by clicking the “sign-in, or register” button.

Step 3: Your mobile phone number will receive an OTP to verify your identity. Enter the OTP in the input field.

Step 4: After logging in and verifying your account, you will be able to view the dates of your first and second vaccinations.

Step 5: Under your name, click the certificate link.

Step 6: At the end, click the ‘Download’ button to download your covid-19 vaccination certificate as a PDF file through the Co-WIN app.

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How to download the Covid19 vaccination certificates using the Aarogya Setu App

Step 1: The Aarogya Setu app can be downloaded from the Google Play Store.

Step 2: Please enter your phone number and OTP to log in or register on the Aarogya Setu App.

Step 3: On the screen, there is an icon or tab for Co-WIN in the top right corner. A menu will appear on the next page.

Step 4: Now, click on the ‘Vaccine Certificate’ option. And enter your 13-digit beneficiary ID.

Step 5: You can now download the certificate by clicking on the ‘Get Certificate’ link through the Aarogya Setu App.

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Using the UMANG app, you can download the Covid19 vaccination certificate

Step 1: On your Android device, install the UMANG app from Google Play Store.

Step 2: You will find it under the ‘What’s New’ section of the app.

Step 3: There is a tab titled Co-WIN under the ‘What’s New’ section.

Step 4: To download the covid19 vaccination certificate, tap the Co-WIN button and select ‘Download Vaccination Certificate’.

Step 5: You will receive an OTP to your registered mobile number once you enter your mobile number.

Step 6: Fill out the input field with the OTP you received, and confirm the beneficiary’s identity and credentials.

Step 7: Download your Covid19 vaccination certificate through the UMANG app.

Remember these things: Vaccination certificates contain vital data such as names, ages, and even the Aadhaar card number. You should never share these documents.

India’s weekly Covid-19 cases have dropped 15% in the last six months

This is the lowest Covid-19 cases count in more than six months in India, a 15% drop in the week preceding Sunday.

More than 2.14 lakh new cases occurred during this week (September 13-19), down from 2.51 lakh the previous week. Since March 8-14 (for the week ending Sunday), there have been the fewest cases reported in 27 weeks.

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A significant decline in Covid numbers was recorded for the second week in a row. In the previous week, cases in the country dropped by 13%, while the past seven days saw a drop of just 0.6%.

Kerala recorded 62% of all infections across the country last week, down sharply from the previous week. Kerala reported 1.33 lakh new cases, down 20.6% from the previous week’s tally of over 1.67 lakh. The weekly case count in Kerala had exceeded 2 lakh two weeks ago as the tide of pandemics in Kerala crested.

During the past week, Maharashtra saw a decline in cases, while Mizoram and Tamil Nadu recorded increases. Over the past week, there have been 2,315 deaths in India caused by the virus, an increase of 10% compared to the previous week.

In India, new cases were reported on Sunday of 30,814 – nearly as many as on Saturday (31,242) – while Kerala reported 19,653 new cases. A total of 19,352 cases were reported in the state the day before. 295 people died as a result of the virus in Kerala, 49 in Maharashtra, 27 in Tamil Nadu, 16 in Karnataka, and 11 in Bengal.