General Knowledge & Current Affairs Test-2

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The inaugural ceremony of ‘One DAE One Subscription ’(ODOS) took place on Monday at Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. ODOS is a unique idea enabling Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and all its units and 60 subunits together under one umbrella for read and publish access to national and international research papers as well as scientific journals. With this initiative it is now possible to share the resources digitally and evolve collectively. DAE has signed consortium agreements with Wiley India and with Springer Nature Group in furtherance of the same, the DAE said in a statement.
On the occasion of the inauguration, Secretary, DAE and Chairman AEC, Dr. AK Mohanty conveyed a congratulatory message to and stated, “The ODOS transformative agreement is a significant milestone for synergizing the read access and publishing requirements of DAE. I am sure ODOS will benefit thousands of scientists, engineers, young students of HBNI and researchers of aided institutes to have access to much larger knowledge platform and also publish in open access journals. The ODOS will later get merged with a bigger national initiative, called One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) which has been initiated by the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India. ONOS is currently under various stages of implementation.”
Addressing the gathering, AK Nayak, Head, NCPW, DAE, stated that the objective of the ODOS initiative is to make knowledge accessible to as many people as possible. ODOS a small yet decisive step towards ONOS which will in turn make knowledge accessible to everyone and lead to the cherished dream of a developed India.
Dr. Sudeep Gupta, Director, TMC, said libraries are no longer brick and mortar buildings but computers. In the current era, the world lays stress on creative innovation which can only happen when we have access to the current state of wisdom in any particular field. One way to minimize repetitive research is to let everybody access the current state of science so that we move forward and don ’t repeat what has already been done. DEA has once again proven it is a pioneer in taking the lead and showing the way.
About ODOS
The first ODOS agreement with Wiley India will provide access to the collection of 1,353 Wiley journals including archives from 1997, to the entire DAE community. This is against the current access of 166 unique journals provided to only 12 DAE units without much increase in price. Perpetual rights will be given to all the DAE units for all the journals for the year 2024. DAE will also get the right to publish more articles in open access journals. Under this agreement Article Processing Charges (APC) have been covered.
The second ODOS agreement with Springer Nature Group will provide access to about 2,686 Springer Nature titles which includes 553 journals as Fully Open Access (FOA). The access will be provided to entire DAE as against 1,752 unique journals access provided to 14 units earlier. Perpetual rights will be given to all the DAE units for all the journals for 2024. The archives from the year 1997 for the Springer titles and from the year 2012 for Nature titles will also be accessible. The agreement will also enable DAE to publish 281 articles in Springer Hybrid journals as open access without Article Processing Charges (APC).
The ODOS Transformative Agreements (TA) signed with Wiley India and with Springer Nature Group is a significant milestone for the DAE scientific community and enable sustainable growth of science and technology, it said, adding that this will boost scientific morale, foster innovation, promote research and will enhance academic publications.
[Excerpt from ET “DAE Launches ‘One DAE One Subscription ’Initiative in Mumbai ”Dated 31/07/24]

Where did the first ceremony for the ‘One DAE One Subscription ’(ODOS) program take place?

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
The inaugural ceremony of ‘One DAE One Subscription ’(ODOS) took place on Monday at Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. ODOS is a unique idea enabling Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and all its units and 60 subunits together under one umbrella for read and publish access to national and international research papers as well as scientific journals. With this initiative it is now possible to share the resources digitally and evolve collectively. DAE has signed consortium agreements with Wiley India and with Springer Nature Group in furtherance of the same, the DAE said in a statement.
On the occasion of the inauguration, Secretary, DAE and Chairman AEC, Dr. AK Mohanty conveyed a congratulatory message to and stated, “The ODOS transformative agreement is a significant milestone for synergizing the read access and publishing requirements of DAE. I am sure ODOS will benefit thousands of scientists, engineers, young students of HBNI and researchers of aided institutes to have access to much larger knowledge platform and also publish in open access journals. The ODOS will later get merged with a bigger national initiative, called One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) which has been initiated by the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India. ONOS is currently under various stages of implementation.”
Addressing the gathering, AK Nayak, Head, NCPW, DAE, stated that the objective of the ODOS initiative is to make knowledge accessible to as many people as possible. ODOS a small yet decisive step towards ONOS which will in turn make knowledge accessible to everyone and lead to the cherished dream of a developed India.
Dr. Sudeep Gupta, Director, TMC, said libraries are no longer brick and mortar buildings but computers. In the current era, the world lays stress on creative innovation which can only happen when we have access to the current state of wisdom in any particular field. One way to minimize repetitive research is to let everybody access the current state of science so that we move forward and don ’t repeat what has already been done. DEA has once again proven it is a pioneer in taking the lead and showing the way.
About ODOS
The first ODOS agreement with Wiley India will provide access to the collection of 1,353 Wiley journals including archives from 1997, to the entire DAE community. This is against the current access of 166 unique journals provided to only 12 DAE units without much increase in price. Perpetual rights will be given to all the DAE units for all the journals for the year 2024. DAE will also get the right to publish more articles in open access journals. Under this agreement Article Processing Charges (APC) have been covered.
The second ODOS agreement with Springer Nature Group will provide access to about 2,686 Springer Nature titles which includes 553 journals as Fully Open Access (FOA). The access will be provided to entire DAE as against 1,752 unique journals access provided to 14 units earlier. Perpetual rights will be given to all the DAE units for all the journals for 2024. The archives from the year 1997 for the Springer titles and from the year 2012 for Nature titles will also be accessible. The agreement will also enable DAE to publish 281 articles in Springer Hybrid journals as open access without Article Processing Charges (APC).
The ODOS Transformative Agreements (TA) signed with Wiley India and with Springer Nature Group is a significant milestone for the DAE scientific community and enable sustainable growth of science and technology, it said, adding that this will boost scientific morale, foster innovation, promote research and will enhance academic publications.
[Excerpt from ET “DAE Launches ‘One DAE One Subscription ’Initiative in Mumbai ”Dated 31/07/24]

What is the primary aim of the ODOS initiative?

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
The inaugural ceremony of ‘One DAE One Subscription ’(ODOS) took place on Monday at Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. ODOS is a unique idea enabling Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and all its units and 60 subunits together under one umbrella for read and publish access to national and international research papers as well as scientific journals. With this initiative it is now possible to share the resources digitally and evolve collectively. DAE has signed consortium agreements with Wiley India and with Springer Nature Group in furtherance of the same, the DAE said in a statement.
On the occasion of the inauguration, Secretary, DAE and Chairman AEC, Dr. AK Mohanty conveyed a congratulatory message to and stated, “The ODOS transformative agreement is a significant milestone for synergizing the read access and publishing requirements of DAE. I am sure ODOS will benefit thousands of scientists, engineers, young students of HBNI and researchers of aided institutes to have access to much larger knowledge platform and also publish in open access journals. The ODOS will later get merged with a bigger national initiative, called One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) which has been initiated by the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India. ONOS is currently under various stages of implementation.”
Addressing the gathering, AK Nayak, Head, NCPW, DAE, stated that the objective of the ODOS initiative is to make knowledge accessible to as many people as possible. ODOS a small yet decisive step towards ONOS which will in turn make knowledge accessible to everyone and lead to the cherished dream of a developed India.
Dr. Sudeep Gupta, Director, TMC, said libraries are no longer brick and mortar buildings but computers. In the current era, the world lays stress on creative innovation which can only happen when we have access to the current state of wisdom in any particular field. One way to minimize repetitive research is to let everybody access the current state of science so that we move forward and don ’t repeat what has already been done. DEA has once again proven it is a pioneer in taking the lead and showing the way.
About ODOS
The first ODOS agreement with Wiley India will provide access to the collection of 1,353 Wiley journals including archives from 1997, to the entire DAE community. This is against the current access of 166 unique journals provided to only 12 DAE units without much increase in price. Perpetual rights will be given to all the DAE units for all the journals for the year 2024. DAE will also get the right to publish more articles in open access journals. Under this agreement Article Processing Charges (APC) have been covered.
The second ODOS agreement with Springer Nature Group will provide access to about 2,686 Springer Nature titles which includes 553 journals as Fully Open Access (FOA). The access will be provided to entire DAE as against 1,752 unique journals access provided to 14 units earlier. Perpetual rights will be given to all the DAE units for all the journals for 2024. The archives from the year 1997 for the Springer titles and from the year 2012 for Nature titles will also be accessible. The agreement will also enable DAE to publish 281 articles in Springer Hybrid journals as open access without Article Processing Charges (APC).
The ODOS Transformative Agreements (TA) signed with Wiley India and with Springer Nature Group is a significant milestone for the DAE scientific community and enable sustainable growth of science and technology, it said, adding that this will boost scientific morale, foster innovation, promote research and will enhance academic publications.
[Excerpt from ET “DAE Launches ‘One DAE One Subscription ’Initiative in Mumbai ”Dated 31/07/24]

Which publishers has the DAE collaborated with under the ODOS program?

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
The inaugural ceremony of ‘One DAE One Subscription ’(ODOS) took place on Monday at Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. ODOS is a unique idea enabling Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and all its units and 60 subunits together under one umbrella for read and publish access to national and international research papers as well as scientific journals. With this initiative it is now possible to share the resources digitally and evolve collectively. DAE has signed consortium agreements with Wiley India and with Springer Nature Group in furtherance of the same, the DAE said in a statement.
On the occasion of the inauguration, Secretary, DAE and Chairman AEC, Dr. AK Mohanty conveyed a congratulatory message to and stated, “The ODOS transformative agreement is a significant milestone for synergizing the read access and publishing requirements of DAE. I am sure ODOS will benefit thousands of scientists, engineers, young students of HBNI and researchers of aided institutes to have access to much larger knowledge platform and also publish in open access journals. The ODOS will later get merged with a bigger national initiative, called One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) which has been initiated by the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India. ONOS is currently under various stages of implementation.”
Addressing the gathering, AK Nayak, Head, NCPW, DAE, stated that the objective of the ODOS initiative is to make knowledge accessible to as many people as possible. ODOS a small yet decisive step towards ONOS which will in turn make knowledge accessible to everyone and lead to the cherished dream of a developed India.
Dr. Sudeep Gupta, Director, TMC, said libraries are no longer brick and mortar buildings but computers. In the current era, the world lays stress on creative innovation which can only happen when we have access to the current state of wisdom in any particular field. One way to minimize repetitive research is to let everybody access the current state of science so that we move forward and don ’t repeat what has already been done. DEA has once again proven it is a pioneer in taking the lead and showing the way.
About ODOS
The first ODOS agreement with Wiley India will provide access to the collection of 1,353 Wiley journals including archives from 1997, to the entire DAE community. This is against the current access of 166 unique journals provided to only 12 DAE units without much increase in price. Perpetual rights will be given to all the DAE units for all the journals for the year 2024. DAE will also get the right to publish more articles in open access journals. Under this agreement Article Processing Charges (APC) have been covered.
The second ODOS agreement with Springer Nature Group will provide access to about 2,686 Springer Nature titles which includes 553 journals as Fully Open Access (FOA). The access will be provided to entire DAE as against 1,752 unique journals access provided to 14 units earlier. Perpetual rights will be given to all the DAE units for all the journals for 2024. The archives from the year 1997 for the Springer titles and from the year 2012 for Nature titles will also be accessible. The agreement will also enable DAE to publish 281 articles in Springer Hybrid journals as open access without Article Processing Charges (APC).
The ODOS Transformative Agreements (TA) signed with Wiley India and with Springer Nature Group is a significant milestone for the DAE scientific community and enable sustainable growth of science and technology, it said, adding that this will boost scientific morale, foster innovation, promote research and will enhance academic publications.
[Excerpt from ET “DAE Launches ‘One DAE One Subscription ’Initiative in Mumbai ”Dated 31/07/24]

How many journals are made accessible to the DAE under the Springer agreement?

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
The inaugural ceremony of ‘One DAE One Subscription ’(ODOS) took place on Monday at Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. ODOS is a unique idea enabling Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and all its units and 60 subunits together under one umbrella for read and publish access to national and international research papers as well as scientific journals. With this initiative it is now possible to share the resources digitally and evolve collectively. DAE has signed consortium agreements with Wiley India and with Springer Nature Group in furtherance of the same, the DAE said in a statement.
On the occasion of the inauguration, Secretary, DAE and Chairman AEC, Dr. AK Mohanty conveyed a congratulatory message to and stated, “The ODOS transformative agreement is a significant milestone for synergizing the read access and publishing requirements of DAE. I am sure ODOS will benefit thousands of scientists, engineers, young students of HBNI and researchers of aided institutes to have access to much larger knowledge platform and also publish in open access journals. The ODOS will later get merged with a bigger national initiative, called One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) which has been initiated by the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India. ONOS is currently under various stages of implementation.”
Addressing the gathering, AK Nayak, Head, NCPW, DAE, stated that the objective of the ODOS initiative is to make knowledge accessible to as many people as possible. ODOS a small yet decisive step towards ONOS which will in turn make knowledge accessible to everyone and lead to the cherished dream of a developed India.
Dr. Sudeep Gupta, Director, TMC, said libraries are no longer brick and mortar buildings but computers. In the current era, the world lays stress on creative innovation which can only happen when we have access to the current state of wisdom in any particular field. One way to minimize repetitive research is to let everybody access the current state of science so that we move forward and don ’t repeat what has already been done. DEA has once again proven it is a pioneer in taking the lead and showing the way.
About ODOS
The first ODOS agreement with Wiley India will provide access to the collection of 1,353 Wiley journals including archives from 1997, to the entire DAE community. This is against the current access of 166 unique journals provided to only 12 DAE units without much increase in price. Perpetual rights will be given to all the DAE units for all the journals for the year 2024. DAE will also get the right to publish more articles in open access journals. Under this agreement Article Processing Charges (APC) have been covered.
The second ODOS agreement with Springer Nature Group will provide access to about 2,686 Springer Nature titles which includes 553 journals as Fully Open Access (FOA). The access will be provided to entire DAE as against 1,752 unique journals access provided to 14 units earlier. Perpetual rights will be given to all the DAE units for all the journals for 2024. The archives from the year 1997 for the Springer titles and from the year 2012 for Nature titles will also be accessible. The agreement will also enable DAE to publish 281 articles in Springer Hybrid journals as open access without Article Processing Charges (APC).
The ODOS Transformative Agreements (TA) signed with Wiley India and with Springer Nature Group is a significant milestone for the DAE scientific community and enable sustainable growth of science and technology, it said, adding that this will boost scientific morale, foster innovation, promote research and will enhance academic publications.
[Excerpt from ET “DAE Launches ‘One DAE One Subscription ’Initiative in Mumbai ”Dated 31/07/24]

What larger plan is ODOS a part of, aimed at improving access to knowledge across the country?

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The Town Official Language Implementation Committee-TOLIC (PSU), Visakhapatnam meeting was held today which was hosted by NTPC.
Sri Atul Bhatt, Chairman, Town Official Language Implementation Committee-TOLIC (PSU), Visakhapatnam &CMD, RINL presented the prestigious ‘Rajbhasha Gaurav Samman ’for the year 2023-24 was awarded to the PSUs located in Visakhapatnam for their exemplary performance in the field of Official Language implementation and ‘Nagar Rajbhasha Samman ’to the Hindi Officers &Coordinators of the respective organizations.
Three offices each in each ‘3 ’categories were recognized as 1st, 2nd &3rd and Consolation for their exemplary performance. In category-I, HPCL-Visakha Refinery, NTPC Simhadri and Airport Authority of India were awarded with First, Second and Third prizes respectively, while in category-II, GAIL, HPCL-Visakha Regional Office, SAIL –Branch Transport &Shipping Office and FCI-Regional Office and in category-III, MSTC, HPCL LPG and ECGC (Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India) secured positions 1st, 2nd &3rd.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Guest Sri Atul Bhatt congratulated TOLIC (PSU) for achieving Regional Official Language Award for the year 2022-23 by Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India. While congratulating the local award-winning PSUs, Sri Atul Bhatt appreciated the efforts of TOLIC (Undertaking) and support of all the member organizations in the progressive use of Hindi in Visakhapatnam.
Sri Anirban Kumar Biswas, Dy. Director (Implementation), Ministry of Home affairs, Bangalore, reviewed the progress made by the member organizations -PSUs in the field of Official Language implementation in this meeting and appreciated overall performance of member offices. Sri Anirban Kumar Biswas elaborated various guidelines issued by Govt. of India in this regard.
Dr. Rita Trivedi, Asst. Director, Hindi Teaching Scheme, Ministry of Home affairs Visakhapatnam-Incharge explained about the Hindi training facilities available in Visakhapatnam and requested the member offices to avail the same. Speaking on the occasion, Sri Sanjay Kumar Sinha, Project Head, NTPC Simhadri appreciated the leadership of Sri Atul Bhatt, CMD, RINL in propagating Hindi amongst Local PSUs and thanked him for his valuable guidance. Heads of various PSUs (Public sector Undertakings) in Visakhaptnam. Sri G Gandhi, CGM (HR) RINL also attended the meeting.
Sri Atul Bhatt, Sri Sanjay Kumar Sinha, Sri Anirban Kumar Biswas, Dr. Rita Trivedi, Sri G Gandhi and Dr. Lalan Kumar released the 8th issue of ‘Visakha Dhara ’TOLIC Hindi Magazine on this occasion.
Dr. Lalan Kumar, GM (Rajbhasha &Hospitality) RINL &Member-Secretary (TOLIC) and Dr. T Hymavathi, AGM (Rajbhasha) RINL convened the meeting. Smt. V Suguna, Sr. Mgr. (Rajbhasha) RINL proposed vote of thanks.
[Excerpt from PIB “Rajbhasha Gaurav Samman 2023-24 Award ”Dated 29/07/24]

Which organization hosted the event where the "Rajbhasha Gaurav Samman "awards for 2023 –24 were distributed?

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
The Town Official Language Implementation Committee-TOLIC (PSU), Visakhapatnam meeting was held today which was hosted by NTPC.
Sri Atul Bhatt, Chairman, Town Official Language Implementation Committee-TOLIC (PSU), Visakhapatnam &CMD, RINL presented the prestigious ‘Rajbhasha Gaurav Samman ’for the year 2023-24 was awarded to the PSUs located in Visakhapatnam for their exemplary performance in the field of Official Language implementation and ‘Nagar Rajbhasha Samman ’to the Hindi Officers &Coordinators of the respective organizations.
Three offices each in each ‘3 ’categories were recognized as 1st, 2nd &3rd and Consolation for their exemplary performance. In category-I, HPCL-Visakha Refinery, NTPC Simhadri and Airport Authority of India were awarded with First, Second and Third prizes respectively, while in category-II, GAIL, HPCL-Visakha Regional Office, SAIL –Branch Transport &Shipping Office and FCI-Regional Office and in category-III, MSTC, HPCL LPG and ECGC (Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India) secured positions 1st, 2nd &3rd.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Guest Sri Atul Bhatt congratulated TOLIC (PSU) for achieving Regional Official Language Award for the year 2022-23 by Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India. While congratulating the local award-winning PSUs, Sri Atul Bhatt appreciated the efforts of TOLIC (Undertaking) and support of all the member organizations in the progressive use of Hindi in Visakhapatnam.
Sri Anirban Kumar Biswas, Dy. Director (Implementation), Ministry of Home affairs, Bangalore, reviewed the progress made by the member organizations -PSUs in the field of Official Language implementation in this meeting and appreciated overall performance of member offices. Sri Anirban Kumar Biswas elaborated various guidelines issued by Govt. of India in this regard.
Dr. Rita Trivedi, Asst. Director, Hindi Teaching Scheme, Ministry of Home affairs Visakhapatnam-Incharge explained about the Hindi training facilities available in Visakhapatnam and requested the member offices to avail the same. Speaking on the occasion, Sri Sanjay Kumar Sinha, Project Head, NTPC Simhadri appreciated the leadership of Sri Atul Bhatt, CMD, RINL in propagating Hindi amongst Local PSUs and thanked him for his valuable guidance. Heads of various PSUs (Public sector Undertakings) in Visakhaptnam. Sri G Gandhi, CGM (HR) RINL also attended the meeting.
Sri Atul Bhatt, Sri Sanjay Kumar Sinha, Sri Anirban Kumar Biswas, Dr. Rita Trivedi, Sri G Gandhi and Dr. Lalan Kumar released the 8th issue of ‘Visakha Dhara ’TOLIC Hindi Magazine on this occasion.
Dr. Lalan Kumar, GM (Rajbhasha &Hospitality) RINL &Member-Secretary (TOLIC) and Dr. T Hymavathi, AGM (Rajbhasha) RINL convened the meeting. Smt. V Suguna, Sr. Mgr. (Rajbhasha) RINL proposed vote of thanks.
[Excerpt from PIB “Rajbhasha Gaurav Samman 2023-24 Award ”Dated 29/07/24]

Which PSU received the first prize in Category I for the "Rajbhasha Gaurav Samman "?

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
The Town Official Language Implementation Committee-TOLIC (PSU), Visakhapatnam meeting was held today which was hosted by NTPC.
Sri Atul Bhatt, Chairman, Town Official Language Implementation Committee-TOLIC (PSU), Visakhapatnam &CMD, RINL presented the prestigious ‘Rajbhasha Gaurav Samman ’for the year 2023-24 was awarded to the PSUs located in Visakhapatnam for their exemplary performance in the field of Official Language implementation and ‘Nagar Rajbhasha Samman ’to the Hindi Officers &Coordinators of the respective organizations.
Three offices each in each ‘3 ’categories were recognized as 1st, 2nd &3rd and Consolation for their exemplary performance. In category-I, HPCL-Visakha Refinery, NTPC Simhadri and Airport Authority of India were awarded with First, Second and Third prizes respectively, while in category-II, GAIL, HPCL-Visakha Regional Office, SAIL –Branch Transport &Shipping Office and FCI-Regional Office and in category-III, MSTC, HPCL LPG and ECGC (Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India) secured positions 1st, 2nd &3rd.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Guest Sri Atul Bhatt congratulated TOLIC (PSU) for achieving Regional Official Language Award for the year 2022-23 by Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India. While congratulating the local award-winning PSUs, Sri Atul Bhatt appreciated the efforts of TOLIC (Undertaking) and support of all the member organizations in the progressive use of Hindi in Visakhapatnam.
Sri Anirban Kumar Biswas, Dy. Director (Implementation), Ministry of Home affairs, Bangalore, reviewed the progress made by the member organizations -PSUs in the field of Official Language implementation in this meeting and appreciated overall performance of member offices. Sri Anirban Kumar Biswas elaborated various guidelines issued by Govt. of India in this regard.
Dr. Rita Trivedi, Asst. Director, Hindi Teaching Scheme, Ministry of Home affairs Visakhapatnam-Incharge explained about the Hindi training facilities available in Visakhapatnam and requested the member offices to avail the same. Speaking on the occasion, Sri Sanjay Kumar Sinha, Project Head, NTPC Simhadri appreciated the leadership of Sri Atul Bhatt, CMD, RINL in propagating Hindi amongst Local PSUs and thanked him for his valuable guidance. Heads of various PSUs (Public sector Undertakings) in Visakhaptnam. Sri G Gandhi, CGM (HR) RINL also attended the meeting.
Sri Atul Bhatt, Sri Sanjay Kumar Sinha, Sri Anirban Kumar Biswas, Dr. Rita Trivedi, Sri G Gandhi and Dr. Lalan Kumar released the 8th issue of ‘Visakha Dhara ’TOLIC Hindi Magazine on this occasion.
Dr. Lalan Kumar, GM (Rajbhasha &Hospitality) RINL &Member-Secretary (TOLIC) and Dr. T Hymavathi, AGM (Rajbhasha) RINL convened the meeting. Smt. V Suguna, Sr. Mgr. (Rajbhasha) RINL proposed vote of thanks.
[Excerpt from PIB “Rajbhasha Gaurav Samman 2023-24 Award ”Dated 29/07/24]

What was the purpose of the "Rajbhasha Gaurav Samman "awards?

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
The Town Official Language Implementation Committee-TOLIC (PSU), Visakhapatnam meeting was held today which was hosted by NTPC.
Sri Atul Bhatt, Chairman, Town Official Language Implementation Committee-TOLIC (PSU), Visakhapatnam &CMD, RINL presented the prestigious ‘Rajbhasha Gaurav Samman ’for the year 2023-24 was awarded to the PSUs located in Visakhapatnam for their exemplary performance in the field of Official Language implementation and ‘Nagar Rajbhasha Samman ’to the Hindi Officers &Coordinators of the respective organizations.
Three offices each in each ‘3 ’categories were recognized as 1st, 2nd &3rd and Consolation for their exemplary performance. In category-I, HPCL-Visakha Refinery, NTPC Simhadri and Airport Authority of India were awarded with First, Second and Third prizes respectively, while in category-II, GAIL, HPCL-Visakha Regional Office, SAIL –Branch Transport &Shipping Office and FCI-Regional Office and in category-III, MSTC, HPCL LPG and ECGC (Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India) secured positions 1st, 2nd &3rd.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Guest Sri Atul Bhatt congratulated TOLIC (PSU) for achieving Regional Official Language Award for the year 2022-23 by Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India. While congratulating the local award-winning PSUs, Sri Atul Bhatt appreciated the efforts of TOLIC (Undertaking) and support of all the member organizations in the progressive use of Hindi in Visakhapatnam.
Sri Anirban Kumar Biswas, Dy. Director (Implementation), Ministry of Home affairs, Bangalore, reviewed the progress made by the member organizations -PSUs in the field of Official Language implementation in this meeting and appreciated overall performance of member offices. Sri Anirban Kumar Biswas elaborated various guidelines issued by Govt. of India in this regard.
Dr. Rita Trivedi, Asst. Director, Hindi Teaching Scheme, Ministry of Home affairs Visakhapatnam-Incharge explained about the Hindi training facilities available in Visakhapatnam and requested the member offices to avail the same. Speaking on the occasion, Sri Sanjay Kumar Sinha, Project Head, NTPC Simhadri appreciated the leadership of Sri Atul Bhatt, CMD, RINL in propagating Hindi amongst Local PSUs and thanked him for his valuable guidance. Heads of various PSUs (Public sector Undertakings) in Visakhaptnam. Sri G Gandhi, CGM (HR) RINL also attended the meeting.
Sri Atul Bhatt, Sri Sanjay Kumar Sinha, Sri Anirban Kumar Biswas, Dr. Rita Trivedi, Sri G Gandhi and Dr. Lalan Kumar released the 8th issue of ‘Visakha Dhara ’TOLIC Hindi Magazine on this occasion.
Dr. Lalan Kumar, GM (Rajbhasha &Hospitality) RINL &Member-Secretary (TOLIC) and Dr. T Hymavathi, AGM (Rajbhasha) RINL convened the meeting. Smt. V Suguna, Sr. Mgr. (Rajbhasha) RINL proposed vote of thanks.
[Excerpt from PIB “Rajbhasha Gaurav Samman 2023-24 Award ”Dated 29/07/24]

Who is the Chairman of TOLIC and Chief Executive Officer of RINL, who praised the rise in Hindi use in the area?

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
The Town Official Language Implementation Committee-TOLIC (PSU), Visakhapatnam meeting was held today which was hosted by NTPC.
Sri Atul Bhatt, Chairman, Town Official Language Implementation Committee-TOLIC (PSU), Visakhapatnam &CMD, RINL presented the prestigious ‘Rajbhasha Gaurav Samman ’for the year 2023-24 was awarded to the PSUs located in Visakhapatnam for their exemplary performance in the field of Official Language implementation and ‘Nagar Rajbhasha Samman ’to the Hindi Officers &Coordinators of the respective organizations.
Three offices each in each ‘3 ’categories were recognized as 1st, 2nd &3rd and Consolation for their exemplary performance. In category-I, HPCL-Visakha Refinery, NTPC Simhadri and Airport Authority of India were awarded with First, Second and Third prizes respectively, while in category-II, GAIL, HPCL-Visakha Regional Office, SAIL –Branch Transport &Shipping Office and FCI-Regional Office and in category-III, MSTC, HPCL LPG and ECGC (Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India) secured positions 1st, 2nd &3rd.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Guest Sri Atul Bhatt congratulated TOLIC (PSU) for achieving Regional Official Language Award for the year 2022-23 by Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India. While congratulating the local award-winning PSUs, Sri Atul Bhatt appreciated the efforts of TOLIC (Undertaking) and support of all the member organizations in the progressive use of Hindi in Visakhapatnam.
Sri Anirban Kumar Biswas, Dy. Director (Implementation), Ministry of Home affairs, Bangalore, reviewed the progress made by the member organizations -PSUs in the field of Official Language implementation in this meeting and appreciated overall performance of member offices. Sri Anirban Kumar Biswas elaborated various guidelines issued by Govt. of India in this regard.
Dr. Rita Trivedi, Asst. Director, Hindi Teaching Scheme, Ministry of Home affairs Visakhapatnam-Incharge explained about the Hindi training facilities available in Visakhapatnam and requested the member offices to avail the same. Speaking on the occasion, Sri Sanjay Kumar Sinha, Project Head, NTPC Simhadri appreciated the leadership of Sri Atul Bhatt, CMD, RINL in propagating Hindi amongst Local PSUs and thanked him for his valuable guidance. Heads of various PSUs (Public sector Undertakings) in Visakhaptnam. Sri G Gandhi, CGM (HR) RINL also attended the meeting.
Sri Atul Bhatt, Sri Sanjay Kumar Sinha, Sri Anirban Kumar Biswas, Dr. Rita Trivedi, Sri G Gandhi and Dr. Lalan Kumar released the 8th issue of ‘Visakha Dhara ’TOLIC Hindi Magazine on this occasion.
Dr. Lalan Kumar, GM (Rajbhasha &Hospitality) RINL &Member-Secretary (TOLIC) and Dr. T Hymavathi, AGM (Rajbhasha) RINL convened the meeting. Smt. V Suguna, Sr. Mgr. (Rajbhasha) RINL proposed vote of thanks.
[Excerpt from PIB “Rajbhasha Gaurav Samman 2023-24 Award ”Dated 29/07/24]

In which year was the "Rajbhasha Gaurav Samman "award established?