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- 12 Jul 2023
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SAMARTH: Empowering Textile Sector through Skill Development
In a recent meeting, the Empowered Committee for the Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector (SAMARTH) announced significant developments to enhance skill development in the textiles industry. With 43 new implementing partners and an additional target of training 75,000 beneficiaries, SAMARTH aims to impart essential skills to the workforce. The Funding pattern has also been revised with an increment of 5% in cost norms which will give much needed additional financial support to industries imparting skill under this Scheme. SAMARTH covers 28 states and 6 Union territories, benefiting various sections of society, including SC, ST, and marginalized categories, with a focus on women.
SAMARTH is a demand-driven and placement-oriented umbrella skilling programme of the Ministry of Textiles formulated under the broad skilling policy framework adopted by M/o Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.
Read more: SAMARTH Scheme
Science of Crying: Tears Drain into the Nose
In the process of crying, tear fluid is produced by the lacrimal gland, causing the conjunctiva (the membrane covering the white of the eye and inner eyelids) to bulge. These tears then traverse a network of ducts in the conjunctival sac. Eventually, they reach the lacrimal sac and are channeled into the nasal cavity through the lacrimal duct, which connects the eyes to the nose. This drainage process can sometimes cause a feeling of congestion or a blocked nose. However, there is a flap valve at the end of the lacrimal duct that prevents the tears from flowing back into the eyes.
34th International Biology Olympiad
India topped the medals tally at the 34th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) 2023 held in Al Ain, UAE from 3 July to 11 July 2023. There were 293 students from 76 countries in this year's IBO.
This is the first time that India has turned in an all-gold performance at IBO. It is also the first time that India has topped the medals tally at the Olympiad
Ker Puja
Ker Puja is religious festival that celebrated in the state of Tripura. The guardian God, called Ker, is worshipped at this time. It is held few days after the Kharchi Puja.
The celebration is primarily centered in Agartala. On the day of the festival, the city’s entrance is locked and people from outlying areas are restricted from entering the area.
Read more: Kharchi Puja
