Daily Current Affairs For UPSC IAS Prelims, 19 May 2023 Current Affairs For Civil Services

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Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2023

Global Accessibility Awareness Day in News

Recently, On May 18, 2023, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) observed the Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD).

Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2023 Details

Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2023 was celebrated with the vision to build an inclusive society in which equal opportunities are provided for the growth and development of Persons with Disabilities so that they can lead productive, safe and dignified lives.

• Global Accessibility Awareness Day is Celebrated on the 3rd Thursday of May every year.
• The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital- web, software, mobile, etc. access/inclusion for people with different disabilities.

Global Accessibility Awareness Day Celebrations by DEPwD

DEPwD, under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India is the nodal body to look after all the development agenda of Persons with Disabilities of the country.

• Aligning with GAAD’s purpose and with the aim to make technology accessible and usable by persons with disabilities the Department organizes seminars/webinars on topics like-
  • Accessibility of websites,
  • Social media platforms,
  • Mobile/PC as well as in banking systems,
  • Universal design,
  • Assistive technologies, and
  • Disability representations.
• Keeping ‘inclusion’ as a central  mandate, the Department with 65 institutes/organisations that are associated with DEPwD conducted events at more than 80 places across India.
• The celebration and awareness generation of GAAD by the Department is national level celebration that is poised to bring together all relevant stakeholders on a single day across multiple locations of India to share knowledge, experiences, views and ideas, and discuss the latest developments and trends in the field of Digital and technological accessibility.
• The celebration shall thus further strengthen mutual confidence and interoperability of institutions as per the needs of PwDs and also enable sharing of best practices.

India-US Defence Policy Group meeting

India-US Defence Policy Group meeting in News

Recently, the 17th meeting of the India-US Defence Policy Group (DPG) was co-chaired by Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane and US Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr Colin Kahl. The 17th meeting of India-US Defence Policy Group (DPG) was held in Washington DC on May 17, 2023.

India-US Defence Policy Group meeting

During the meeting, both sides assessed the advancements in enhancing defence industrial cooperation and implementing the India-US Major Defence Partnership.

• Key topics of discussion included military-to-military collaboration, the implementation of foundational defence agreements, joint exercises, as well as ongoing and future cooperative endeavors in the Indian Ocean Region.
• Significant attention was devoted to exploring avenues for bolstering defence industrial cooperation, encompassing technology partnerships, long-term research and development, and enhancing supply chain security.
• The meeting also entailed discussions on fostering co-development and co-production in India, highlighting potential areas and projects where collaboration between Indian and US defence companies could be pursued.
• Both parties expressed their commitment to encouraging the participation of private and government stakeholders in leveraging innovation ecosystems and supporting defence start-ups.

World Food India 2023

World Food India 2023 in News

Recently, the First Inter-Ministerial Committee Meeting on World Food India 2023 was chaired by Smt. Anita Praveen, Secretary of Food Processing Industries (FPI).

World Food India 2023 Details

The First Inter-Ministerial Committee Meeting on World Food India 2023 included the participation of senior representatives from various Ministries, Departments, and Boards.

• The committee meeting had a specific focus on briefing the officials about the progress made in preparations for World Food India 2023 and deliberating on the participation of respective Ministries, Departments, and Organizations in the event.
• This meeting served as a continuation of a series of interactions aimed at informing the Ministry’s plan of action for the forthcoming World Food India 2023 and exploring potential areas of collaboration.
• The roundtable discussion included the presence of senior officials from significant central government ministries and departments.
• The central ministries and departments were urged to provide their suggestions regarding the proposed sessions of World Food India and to actively participate in the event.
• Additionally, they were requested to support the Ministry in generating awareness through their respective social media handles and engage senior policy makers, industry representatives, self-help groups (SHGs), and other relevant stakeholders to ensure the event’s resounding success.

Daily Current Affairs For UPSC IAS Prelims, 17 May 2023 Current Affairs For Civil Services

Daily Current Affairs For UPSC IAS Prelims, 17 May 2023 Current Affairs For Civil Services

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