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ECONOMY-UNCERTAIN TIMES REQUIRE FISCAL FORBEARANCE

‘‘What is necessary for livelihood and what is necessary for addressing the issue of pandemic does not deserve the kind of constraints which the FRBM places. Certainly, this is the time for forbearance, not rigid adherence to fiscal rectitude”

– N K Singh, Chairman, 15th Finance Commission and FRBM Roadmap Committee

A drastic contraction of 23.9% in quarterly GDP has taken our economy to FY 2014 quarterly levels. With COVID — 19 cases continuing to soar, and no new fiscal stimulus announced by the Government, our economy’s short-term decline is set to continue in the foreseeable future.

The pandemic’s ‘peak’ that our government was expecting to reach by now, remains elusive. Making matters worse for the economy is that 5 large states that contribute ~40% of our GDP — Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Gujarat — are those where >50% confirmed cases of COVID — 19 remain concentrated as on date. The pandemic has also reached India’s rural areas, of the districts with over 1,000 cases, almost half were in rural areas, up from 20% in June, raising concerns.

The problem is a slump in aggregate demand with its repercussions on both the manufacturing and the services sectors and consequent job losses. Services industry contributed >55% to India’s GVA, in FY 2020 and 2019, and employed 31.5%of our workforce. With services and manufacturing sector experiencing a grinding halt for last ~ 4 months, most of the job losses of 85 million have been in these sectors. Most importantly, manufacturing is expected to remain in the negative domain till the 4th quarter of FY 2021. Construction activities, including real estate bore the severest brunt of the prolonged lockdown. Even today, it remains far from its pre-Covid-19 level due to labour shortages, slump in demand for…

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The festival is celebrated with much pomp and gaiety all over south India, majorly in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. But this time the celebrations won't be as pompous because of the lockdown situation. You can still pass on the good wishes of the day and celebrate. Wishing all people Happy Basava Jayanti 2024!

Happy Basava Jayanti 2024!

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Essential Schemes for Taxi Drivers and Gig Workers

Introduction Taxi drivers and gig workers play a vital role in our modern economy, providing essential services and convenience to people across the globe. However, their work often comes with financial uncertainties and challenges. To address these issues, various governments and organizations have introduced essential schemes to support and protect these workers. In this article, we will explore some of the key schemes designed to assist taxi drivers and gig workers.

Karnataka Driver Scheme The major reason the Karnataka government agencies responsible for the scheme launched it was to provide financial assistance to those most negatively impacted by COVID-19 and the nation's lockdown situation. The Chief Minister of the state of Karnataka has made it plain that in order to aid all of the struggling farmers during this time of hardship, we must pay fair and reasonable prices for their produce in order to enable them to live joyfully and without financial stress.

Swawalambi Sarathi Scheme The Swawalambi Sarathi scheme was launched by the Karnataka government to reduce the state's unemployment rate. The state government will provide financial assistance to the program's recipients through this initiative so they can buy vehicles and expand their companies. Their income will rise as a result, and the young people will be motivated to take advantage of the program.

Airavata Scheme This program aims to help rural youth become self-employed through successful cab transport businesses like Radio Taxi and corporate aggregators like OLA and UBER.To promote stable and improved livelihoods, rural youngsters from SC/ST communities would get training, mentoring, and other financial aid. A subsidy of Rs. 5,00,000 would be provided to the beneficiary in order for them to acquire a light motor vehicle, which not only helps them create income but also lessens their EMI burden.

Gig worker's insurance Scheme The Karnataka government has declared that it will fully pay the cost of the annual premium for gig workers who are eligible for a free accidental and life insurance cover worth Rs. 4 lakh.

Shramashakti scheme Under this program, religious minority community business owners will receive training in artistic and technical skills as well as a loan of Rs. 50,000 with a 4% interest rate, to be paid back over 36 installments, in order to develop their traditional skills, maintain their current businesses, start new ones, or improve their existing ones. The remaining 50% of the loan would be regarded as a back-end subsidy if the beneficiary repays 50% of it within 36 months. 50% of the backend subsidy will be regarded as a loan if the beneficiary does not pay it back within 36 months.

Udyogini Scheme For their care and growth, the Indian government and women entrepreneurs created the Udyogini initiative. The Udyogini Yojana is in place thanks to the Women Development Corporation of India. By providing women with financial assistance for establishing a business, this initiative promotes and supports women's entrepreneurship among the impoverished.

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Unveiling Gagan Riar's Surprising Journey: Discover the Shocking Truth About His Initial Audition for 'Scam 2003'

The phenomenon of web shows gained popularity during the lockdown period, and even after the pandemic, digital content continues to dominate. ‘Scam 1992’ was among the shows that revolutionized content in the digital space, and now its second installment, ‘Scam 2003,’ is expected to replicate its success. This show focuses on the rise and fall of Abdul Karim Telgi, a fruit seller from Karnataka,…

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Chess – Most Preferred Activity class for Schools and Parents

Chess is a game that can be accessed easily by players of all ages and levels. When it comes to the practice of chess, offline games can be played with other students perhaps in school settings as extracurriculars or even when children play with friends or family members. Moreover, children may also opt for practice online with the aid of www.chesskid.com or www.chess.com where they may play with bots or other players who are at the same level as them.

Chess provides a scope of overall development which exceeds the chess board, and even the classroom. The royal game helps children to improve concentration, solve complex challenges, and think beyond the current move, all within a given time constraint.

This all-inclusive nature of chess is why it is catching up fast in getting integrated in school programs. More and more schools and academia are realizing Chess as an extremely valuable activity and a skill by itself. What sets chess apart from other after-school activities is the comprehensive way in which it provides an experience of skills such as problem-solving and critical thinking, to name a few, which prepare individuals to face the world.

Case Studies on Chess in Schools

A research study in a New York City school chess program has found evidence that students who play chess have shown not only better scores in mathematics but have also performed better than the average student at a district- as well as country-level in terms of reading scores.

Speaking specifically of mathematical capacity in students, another study conducted in Denmark has shown that the introduction of chess instruction in math lectures resulted in increased math scores, improved mathematical ability and reasoning, seemingly related directly to the instruction of chess lessons.

There are several other similar case-studies all over the world finding Chess – as an extracurricular activity does impact positively in Children’s academic growth.

In the above video, the teacher says, “Chess trains logical thinking. It teaches how to make decisions, trains memory, strengthens will power, motivates children to win and teaches them how to deal with defeat. It’s the only school subject that can do all this.”

Schools adopting Chess

This year in the month of March, European Parliament had declared that the introduction of the programme ‘Chess in School’ in the educational systems of the European Union.

Aligning with this declaration, on May 19, 2022, The Ministry of Education in Georgia has announced that starting with the next school year, chess will be a mandatory subject for first-grade students in the country. It will apply to all the 2,200 schools in Georgia, both public and private.

In India, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced that his government will promote chess at schools and colleges. During the Olympiad, Mr. Patnaik while receiving the ceremonial Olympiad torch, he had said “We also organized the World Junior Chess Championship in 2016. We intend to further strengthen the game across the state, especially in schools. Chess is a game that can be easily taught as not much infrastructure or equipment is required. We will create competitions at school and college levels regularly and promote the game in a professional manner”.

Taking inspiration from the Chess Olympiad, the Karnataka state government has issued a notification to introduce the game of Chess to the students. Every school has a library hour and they are now being put to good use. Chess has been introduced in the digital libraries – which is being utilized by many rural kids.

Parents prefer Chess

Not only schools, parents of young children also see Chess as a very important life-skill. One of our proud parents mentioned in Google reviews:

I started with Saswath Academy for my son during the first lockdown. I was desperate to see him engaged and active during those tough times. I’m glad I took the right decision. The academy is very professional and well managed. They take great care and patience in engaging with the kids, all the faculties/coaches are knowledgeable and abreast of the latest teaching techniques; and best part is, they know how to handle kids. My 7 year son looks forward to his chess and coding classes every week. I just have one regret, I din’t have access to a class like this during my childhood

At Saswath Academy, we have been catering to over 1000+ students since 2020 and we have seen first-hand on how parents see the difference in their kids.  You may take a free demo class and see for yourself.

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Exporting Fruits And Vegetables From India

Fruit And Vegetable Export & Import From India

India is the second largest fruit producer across the globe after China. The production, size, and productivity of fruits have bestowed India with the name ‘Fruit Basket’ of the world. The diverse climatic condition of the country gives it the ability to grow many common fruits such as mango, papaya, guava, and banana. Among vegetables, India is the second largest producer of brinjal, cabbage, potato, onion, cauliflower, etc. Fruit and vegetable export is a potentially profitable industry for many countries.The below-mentioned table shows the final data for the last 14 years. The area and production of horticulture have gone up from 26.48 million and 320.47MT to 27.48 million and 334.60MT.   

After the pandemic and the global lockdown, the rate of fruit and vegetable export from India has increased. The progress done in the research, cold chain infrastructure, government policies, modern technologies in harvesting, and APEDA initiatives have also enhanced the quality and production of fruits and vegetables. During 2021-22, India exported 721.47 million dollars of fresh vegetables and 765.2 million dollars of fresh fruits. Although the lockdown happened and many problems occurred due to corona, the statistics are quite good and promising. 

Potatoes export from India

India export potatoes to many countries across the globe. The primary source of the economy in the country is agriculture, thus it is quite obvious that the export of agricultural goods is a good deal. Potatoes are consumed everywhere around the world and are very popular. Being the second largest producer of this vegetable, India has the ability to export potatoes to other countries even after completing its domestic requirement. The top 10 countries that import potatoes from India are:

Nepal 

Oman

Saudi Arabia

Malaysia

Indonesia

Sri Lanka

Kuwait

United Arab Emirates

Maldives

Mauritius

The demand for potatoes made from Indian seed has gone up by 25% in the last 25 years. It is an important crop for this country and is thus grown in various states such as West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat.An aggregate of 30 countries across the world import potatoes from India.  

Mango suppliers from India

India produces so many varieties of mango in different states of the country.The farm fresh mango comes in various ranges of sizes, shapes, and colors popular for their aroma and flavor. Thus, mango exporters in India export this fruit to many other countries. Also called the “tropical peach”, mango is the “king of fruits.” Although more than 80 countries grow this fruit for commercial reasons, India still ranks as the leading producer growing more than 40% of the world’s total production. The below-mentioned table shows the production capacity and area covered by various states in the country. 

 The most popular variety of mango in Uttar Pradesh is Langra, in Andhra Pradesh it is Banganapalle, Karnataka has Badami, Bihar has Malda, Telangana has Imam Pasand, and Gujarat contributes to Kesar mango export.Popular mango export destinations include:

United Arab Emirates

UK

USA

Oman

Qatar

Nepal

Kuwait

Saudi Arabia

Bangladesh

Singapore

HK Worldwide exports various types of fresh fruits, vegetables, and spices. For long-term business relationships and continuous business cooperation, we provide customers with high-quality products, competitive prices, and on-time deliveries. Fruit and vegetable export As part of our commitment to quality, timely shipments, and transparency, we strive to provide our customers with agricultural ingredients of global quality.

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International flights to remain suspended till January 31, says DGCA amid Omicron scare

International flights to remain suspended till January 31, says DGCA amid Omicron scare

Image Source : PTI FILE IMAGE Earlier in November, the aviation regulator allowed international flights to resume operations from December 15.  Highlights DGCA said that India will keep its scheduled international passenger flights suspended till Jan 31. Flights were supposed to resume on Dec 15. But as Omicron scare grows, operations are postponed. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation…

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Karnataka Driver Scheme

The Karnataka government agencies responsible for the scheme launched it to provide financial assistance to those most negatively impacted by COVID-19 and the nation's lockdown situation. The Chief Minister of the state of Karnataka has made it plain that to aid all of the struggling farmers during this time of hardship, we must pay fair and reasonable prices for their produce to enable them to live joyfully and without financial stress. for more details about the scheme click here Karnataka chalaka scheme

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'Second Wave Still Not Over': Govt's Guidelines to States as They Ease Covid Curbs

‘Second Wave Still Not Over’: Govt’s Guidelines to States as They Ease Covid Curbs

Passengers arrive to board a state road transport bus at KSRTC bus stand following ease in COVID-induced restrictions, in Bengaluru. (PTI) Restrictions once imposed will remain in force for a minimum period of 14 days, it said. News18.com New Delhi Last Updated:July 02, 2021, 4:56 pm IS FOLLOW US ON: The second wave is still not over; we will not be safe until the entire country is safe, said…

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Karnataka: RT-PCR negative report or vaccination certificate mandatory for travellers from Maharashtra

RT-PCR negative report mandatory for travellers from Maharashtra (Image Source: PTI) Passengers entering Karnataka from neighbouring state Maharashtra will have to either show RT-PCR negative report or certificate for covid vaccination, stated an official order issued on Tuesday. The move comes at the backdrop of the Delta plus variant which, according to INSACOG (a consortium of laboratories for…

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Karnataka Unlock Guidelines: Restrictions relaxed in 16 districts, including Bengaluru, from TODAY; what is OPEN vs what is CLOSED - Check full list here

Karnataka Unlock Guidelines: Restrictions relaxed in 16 districts, including Bengaluru, from TODAY; what is OPEN vs what is CLOSED – Check full list here

Karnataka Unlock Guidelines: Lockdown in Karnataka’s Dakshin Kannada district has been extended till July 5, 2021. However, the Karnataka government on Saturday announced the relaxation in lockdown in 16 districts out of 30, including Bengaluru Urban. The districts where relaxations have been decided, have recorded less than five per cent COVID-19 positivity rate. See Zee Business Live TV…

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Half-country relief: Day lockdown completely cleared in 16 districts

Half-country relief: Day lockdown completely cleared in 16 districts

Bangalore: The lockdown will be completely cleared during the day from Monday in 16 districts where the average covid rate of less than 5 percent has been recorded over a week. Lockdown will be relaxed till 2 pm in 14 districts where covid firm rate is 5 to 10 per cent and strict restrictions will continue only in Mysore district, where there is a robust rate of more than 10 per cent. Chief…

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Omicron Covid variant risk 'very high', warns WHO

Omicron Covid variant risk ‘very high’, warns WHO

Image Source : AP Omicron Covid variant risk ‘very high’, warns WHO Highlights WHO had earlier said that it is “not yet clear” whether Omicron is more transmissible. WHO is initiating a long-planned special session to discuss ways to combat Omicron. WHO said that the risk against Omicron is ‘very high’. The World Health Organization on Monday warned against the new Covid-19 variant ‘Omicron’,…

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Karnataka: With lockdowns in many states, large quantities of tomatoes go unsold in Kolar market

Karnataka: With lockdowns in many states, large quantities of tomatoes go unsold in Kolar market

The lack of predictability in the functioning of wholesale vegetable markets in the country, on account of variabilities in the lockdowns in different states and the closing of retail outlets, hotels, hostels and marriage halls, has resulted in large quantities of tomatoes going unsold in the Kolar APMC market, which is the second largest tomato market in Asia. Crates of tomatoes were dumped by…

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Karnataka lockdown extended till June 7; govt announces free treatment of black fungus patients

Karnataka lockdown extended till June 7; govt announces free treatment of black fungus patients

Image Source : PTI Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa extends lockdown in state. In view of the pandemic situation, lockdown in Karnataka has been extended till June 7, 2021, chief minister BS Yediyurappa informed on Friday. “We had a meeting with senior officials and ministers. We have taken a decision on lockdown. We had strict restrictions till May 24. As per the opinion of experts, we are extending…

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Latest News Today - Karnataka Lockdown Extended Till June 7

Latest News Today – Karnataka Lockdown Extended Till June 7

The earlier lockdown, in effect from May 10, was to end on May 24 (File) Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Friday extended the statewide lockdown by another two weeks; it will now be in force till June 7 as the state battles the surge in cases in the second Covid wave. The earlier lockdown, in effect from May 10, was to end on May 24. The state today reported 32,218 fresh…