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Daily News Analysis- 13/10/2023

PM Modi to inaugurate 141st IOC Session in Mumbai 

News: The 141st International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session will begin on Saturday in Mumbai, under the direction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The International Olympic Committee session is an important gathering for its members.

 

  • After a 40-year break, India is hosting the IOC session for the second time. The 86th session of the IOC was last convened in 1983 in New Delhi.
  • The 141st IOC Session represents the country’s commitment to promoting international collaboration, honoring athletic achievement, and advancing the Olympic values of friendship, dignity, and excellence.
  • It offers a chance for communication and information exchange amongst the different parties involved in sports.

Competition Commission of India organizes 8th BRICS International Competition Conference in New Delhi. 

News: Today marked the start of the eighth BRICS International Competition Conference in New Delhi. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is hosting a two-day conference with the title “New Issues in Competition Law and Policy: Dimensions, Perspectives, and Challenges.”

 

  • The purpose of this conference is to promote collaboration among the competition authorities of the BRICS countries by facilitating the sharing of ideas and strategies between leaders and specialists in the domain of competition law and policy.
  • BRICS has been essential in uniting member efforts towards mutual collaboration and information sharing about the creation of legislation.
  • The creative creation of greener technology may be sparked by the inclusion of sustainability into competition law. The government has implemented a number of policies to promote competition.

India’s 111th rank in Global Hunger Index  

News: The Indian government has responded to concerns about the country’s 111th rank in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) by highlighting potential erroneous indices and methodological issues in the assessment.

  • While the GHI serves as an essential tool to measure and address global hunger, the government has raised questions about the adequacy of the data sources and the accuracy of the rankings.
  • They argue that the GHI might not fully capture India’s multifaceted efforts to combat hunger, such as various nutrition programs and policies aimed at improving food security.
  • Moreover, methodological issues, like the choice of indicators and data sources, may not provide a comprehensive picture of the situation on the ground.
  • While acknowledging the need for continued efforts to combat hunger, they call for a more nuanced approach to reflect the country’s holistic strategies in addressing this critical issue.

About Hunger Index

  • The Global Hunger Index is published by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe and assesses hunger levels based on four parameters: undernourishment, child wasting, child stunting, and child mortality. India’s ranking reflects ongoing challenges in addressing food security and malnutrition.

Asian Para Games

News: Asian Para Games 2023, is the fourth edition of the multi-sporting continental event, organized by the Asian Paralympic Committee, scheduled from October 22 to 28 in Hangzhou, China, for athletes with disabilities.

  • The Asian Para Games, also known as Para Asiad, is a multi-sport event regulated by the Asian Paralympic Committee that’s held every four years after every Asian Games for athletes with physical disabilities.
  • The Asian Para Games feature a wide range of sporting events, including athletics, swimming, wheelchair basketball, archery, table tennis, and more.

Tamil author Sivasankari’s recent conferment of the prestigious Saraswati Samman 

News: Tamil author Sivasankari’s recent conferment of the prestigious Saraswati Samman is a momentous recognition of her significant contributions to Indian literature.

About Saraswati Samman

  • The Saraswati Samman, established in 1991 by the K. Birla Foundation, is one of India’s most esteemed literary awards.
  • It is presented annually to an outstanding work of literature written in any of the 22 officially recognized languages of India.
  • The award carries a significant cash prize and a citation.

 About Sivashankari

  • Sivasankari, a prolific writer, and social activist, is well-known for her thought-provoking novels that often address complex social issues, including women’s rights, gender equality, and the struggles of marginalized communities.
  • Her works have had a profound impact on Tamil literature and have been translated into various languages, making her a widely recognized and influential figure in the literary world.