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What is Yukti Portal?

Talking about this, the Union Minister said that in view of the danger of COVID-19, our primary objective is to keep our academic community physically and mentally healthy and create a high-quality learning environment for the students. He added, “This portal is an effort of the Ministry of Human Resource Development to achieve this goal in this difficult time.” This portal will cover qualitative and quantitative parameters to provide excellent service to the academic community. Through this portal, institutions will be able to share their strategies for various challenges.

He also said, “We are confident that this portal will help in student promotion policies, placement challenges and important issues related to the physical and mental wellbeing of students in this challenging time.”

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We all know that God exists everywhere and children are the form of God but today our children are feeling depressed and helpless due to the epidemic of Coronavirus that has infected the world. Although novel coronavirus has affected every age group it is the children who got affected the most. Since the day, the government has announced the lockdown, children feel imprisoned in homes like animals in the zoo even though it is not their fault. This lockdown period and quarantine has effected the mental, physical and emotional development of children. They are not allowed to play, they can’t go to school, they can’t meet their friends, no study, no routine, and nothing. Life has become monotonous and still for them. This has made them frustrated, irritated, and stressed and they keep on questioning – Mumma “When it is going to end?”, “Why we are being quarantined?” 

Dr. Pooja Grover, a child counselor observed the children’s behavior during this quarantine period and discussed the issue with Jugaadin news. She gives some very useful tips that parent can use to make their bonding strong during this difficult situation. She says “The answers to above questions are not available with any parent. No one wants their child to become lazy, video games freak and active on social networking sites all the time but today’s children don’t want to spend time with family. Though they are at home they are not with the family.

Working parents don’t spend a lot of time with their children that’s why children nowadays feel as if they are being monitored every time by the elders. The parent keeps on telling them what to do and what not to. The independence of 21st-century children is being lost but if we look at the other side, at the same time they are happy that they are able to spend some quality time with their parents. They both are trying to understand each other. The bonding is getting stronger. They get time to spend playing indoor games like Ludo, Snakes and Ladders, Chess, Carom, etc. The parent can help them in managing their time table by dividing the time equally in all activities – learning, enjoying, playing, studying so as to pass time smoothly.

The sensitivity of the matter is being monitored by children on a regular basis and this makes them more responsible. They are following the instructions of Prime Minister Narender Modi Ji by maintaining Social distancing, washing hands, not going outside, etc.

 Earlier, it was said that “United we stand divided we fall “but today’s demand is united we fall. Let’s pray together that things get normal as soon as possible.

In the end, Pooja Grover said “As a parent without being panic, you should teach children how to stay focused, self-controlled. Reassure children that the situation will get better.

According to the report, people will get news updates, tips and alerts related to Coronavirus through the WHO MyHealth app. With this app, people will be made aware to protect against this dangerous virus. Former employees of Microsoft and Google are developing this app together. The help of WHO Advisors is also being sought for this. The initial version of this app will be similar to the WHO chatbot, which was launched last week under the name WHO MyHealth Alert.

According to the WHO, in the high health alert, users will get official information related to Coronavirus. In which people will be suggested to avoid the infection of this disease. Apart from this, people will also be told to debunk myths related to travel advice, Coronavirus.

Users will also get periodically through the WHO MyHealth app. In this, a notification will be given according to the location of users. The self-target tool can also be given in it. With the help of this, users will be able to report the Coronavirus’s Symptoms themselves. Apart from this, many more advanced features can also be given in this app.

The ICAI announced the same in a tweet as well. Keeping in mind the increasing cases of COVID-19 epidemic and the wellbeing of the students, the Chartered Accountant examination, which was scheduled from May 2 to May 18, will now be conducted from June 19 to July 4. Candidates can visit the official website for more information.

1. Foundation Course Examination (New Scheme): June 27 and 29, July 1 and 3

2. Intermediate (IPC) Course Examination (Old Scheme): Group-I exam to be held on June 20, 22, 24 and 26, while Group-II exam scheduled for June 28, 30 and July 2

3. Intermediate Course Examination (New Scheme): Group-I exam to be held on June 20, 22, 24 and 26, while Group-II exam scheduled for June 28, 30 and July 2 and 4

4. Final Course Examination (Old Scheme): Group –I exam to be held on June 19, 21, 23 and 25, while Group-II exam scheduled for June 27 and 29, July 1 and 3

5. Final Course Examination (New Scheme): Group –I exam to be held on June 19, 21, 23 and 25, while Group-II exam scheduled for June 27 and 29, July 1 and 3

6. International Trade Laws and World Trade Organisation (ITL & WTO), Part I Examination: Group A on June 20 and 22; Group B on June 24 and 26

7. International Taxation – Assessment Test (INTT – At): June 27 and 29

Janata curfew was imposed from 7 am to 9 pm on Sunday 22 March on the call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to deal with the coronavirus. All state governments followed and supported the Janata curfew. At the same time, some states announced the lockdown on Sunday evening.

Around 75 districts of the country have also been locked down. The Punjab government has imposed a curfew. After all, what does a lockdown mean and how it would be different from the curfew. Here’s the difference between curfew and lockdown.

What is curfew?

When curfew is imposed in any area, people are ordered to stay in homes for up to a deadline. The administration imposes curfew only in emergency situations. Under the administrative order in curfew, peoples are not allowed to get outside their homes. All Schools, colleges, markets are also closed during the curfew. All public transport also remains closed in this period. The government imposes section 144 during the lockdown in which gathering of more than 4 people is not allowed.

What is Lockdown?

Lockdown is an emergency arrangement put in place to isolate people. People are instructed to stay in an area or in a building at the time of lockdown and are prohibited from leaving. In Lockdown also section 144 is imposed. Exit from the place is allowed only for essential things or in an emergency situation.

Necessary facilities continue during the lockdown, but it also depends on the administration which services it wants to continue. If seen, banks, markets, hospitals, vegetable shops, dairy, etc. are kept open. If someone is in need of medicines or food and drink, one can get out. Most public transport also remains closed in this period. Whereas all these things are banned during the curfew period.

What is the penalty that can be imposed on breaking Section 144?

A case can be registered against any person who has been illegally involved in the riots. And can also be arrested for a maximum of 3 years for this.

Difference between Lockdown and Curfew

Both curfew and lockdown are imposed in different conditions. The difference between the two is the services maintained by the administration. If there are riots or violence in an area, the administration imposes a curfew to control the situation.

During the curfew, essential services like markets and banks remain locked. When curfew is relaxed only then people get the benefit of all these services. Whereas, the required services in lockdown are not stopped or closed. As in our country at the moment, Lockdown has been done in many states and cities of the country, but shops and banks are open for dairy, essential goods.

Which things need to be sanitized at home?

 Doorknobs, cabinet handles, refrigerator door, T.V. remotes and countertops and anything that you come in contact with hands many times a day.

 One forgets to sanitize computer keyboard and mouse, frequently used electronics, like tablets and laptops, even debit cards and wallets need to be sanitized.

If anyone is sick at your home with possible coughing and sneezing symptoms, the areas listed above need to be sanitized more regularly.

For areas that can’t be wiped down like sofa, mattresses, and carpet, use a disinfectant spray for them.

Before you disinfect anything in your house, you should remember that you wear gloves. Rubber gloves are more durable and reusable. Just remember to wash your hand with soap and warm water after using any cleaning products.

How to sanitize your home during Coronavirus outbreak: Things that can be used

Sanitize home with soap and water or disinfectant

Any frequently contacted areas can be washed with soap and water before sanitizing. It includes washing your hands with soap and water regularly. Disinfectants are multipurpose cleaners and could be used on many types of surfaces to keep away the bacteria or germs from your house.

Sanitizing home with alcohol-based products

Rubbing alcohol-based products consisting of 70 percent alcohol will surely kill the virus but cause less damage to the virus as compared to bleaching objects.  Remember to use rub alcohol without diluting it. Although keep in mind that the rubbing alcohol may cause discoloration on some items like plastic when used as a disinfectant.

Sanitize home using bleach

The floors of the home are the most important to clean. Using 1 cup of bleach mixed with 5 gallons of water to mop the floor is recommended during Coronavirus outbreak

You may not want to use bleach on the hardwood as it would cause discoloration. Instead, a cloth dipped in disinfectant solution (vinegar and half a cup in 1-gallon water) could be used for mopping wood areas. Always uses gloves when using bleach, remember not to dilute bleach with anything except water.

It is important that you just don’t swipe the surface to disinfect it. It is essential to use the required quantity of cleaner for it to work efficiently. Make sure that you are using appropriate cleaner according to the porous and non-porous surfaces. Clean all the surfaces with which you come in contact many times in a day to prevent the coronavirus as prevention is always better than cure. Thus, be clean and be safe.

The date of release of admit card of JEE Mains Exam 2020 has also been changed. The new date for the admit card will also be released on 31 March 2020. NTA will announce the new date of JEE Mains paper while keeping in view the schedule of board examination and other competitive exams. State governments, including India, are making every effort to deal with the increasing proliferation of coronavirus. In view of this, the work of schools, colleges, educational institutions, and many universities have been closed all over the country. At the same time, in view of the outbreak of the coronavirus, CBSE has also postponed the scheduled board examinations from 19 March to 31 March.