15th, April, 2022

 

Topic: Person in news

 

Importance: Punjab PCS Prelims

 

What is the news?

• The translator of ‘Mera Dagistan’ Gurbax Singh Frank passed away when he was 85.
• 50 books to Gurbax Singh’s credit.

 

About Gurbax Singh Frank:

• A prolific author, Frank has written more than 50 books, 35 of them translated from Russian to Punjabi.
• His translation of Gamzatov’s “Mera Dagistan” earned him wide publicity and acclaim in the Punjabi literary world. The book was translated in 1971.
• Experts say the translated book was an instant hit with the Punjabi readers as it contained ethos and sensibilities similar to the ones espoused by the Punjabi society.

(Source: Punjab Tribune)

 

 

Topic: Good Governance

 

Importance: Punjab PCS Mains

 

What is the news?

• The monitoring committee of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) led by its chairman Justice (retired) Jasbir Singh, along with its members, including former chief secretary SC Aggarwal and technical expert Babu Ram, has directed the district administration to fix the deadline of solid waste management projects (SWMPs) and sewage treatment plants (STPs) among others for timely completion.

 

The Directions:

• Install CCTV cameras and piezometers on dumpsites.
• Tells Mining Department to carry out geofencing.
• Adopt rainwater harvesting for groundwater recharging.

The Chairman said: ‘Officials concerned will have to set the schedule for each component in the projects, including the preparation of a detailed project report, call for tenders, date of execution and completion. The committee will also monitor the progress of projects through regular site visits.”

Justice (retired) Jasbir said no laxity wwould be tolerated if any municipal council and nagar panchayat fails to comply with the guidelines issued by the NGT. He said penalties would be imposed in case of dereliction of the duty.

He said there was only 17 to 20 years of drinking water left in the state. If we do not take real action now, future generations will face serious consequences, he added.

The chairman directed the Panchayat Department to get village ponds cleaned and fill them with clean water. He also called on villages to adopt modern rain water collection techniques for groundwater recharge. He said the Centre was sending significant funds for rainwater collection. The panel also asked the authorities to ensure green belt and fencing around the solid waste management sites and proper management of animal carcasses.

(Source: Punjab Tribune)

 

Some More News:

1) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday welcomed the Chief Justice of India Justice NV Ramana during his arrival to the holy city.

2) Sports: On a high after a hat-trick of victories, RoundGlass Punjab FC will start as favourites against a beleaguered Tiddim Road Athletic Union Football Club (TRAU FC) ahead of their upcoming I-League fixture at the Naihati Stadium in Bengal on Friday evening.