National Postal Worker Day 2021:History, Significance and Key role played in COVID-19 pandemic

 National Postal Worker Day 2021: It is observed on 1st July to recognise postal workers across the globe. Let us have a look at the history, and significance of the day.

National Postal Worker Day 2021: The day encourages us to show our appreciation and recognises postal workers all across the nation. We should thank several men and women who work consistently and diligently to deliver all our mail.  Sometimes, these employees suffer some of the harshest working conditions and continue to preserve six days a week.

The day encourages us to show our appreciation towards the person who provides postal services. 

In India, during the COVID-19 pandemic, postal service played a key role in transporting COVID-19 testing kits across the country. They have become the new corona warriors.

National Postal Worker Day: History

In 1997 a Seattle-area postal carrier established National Postal Worker Day to honour fellow employees. And since then it is celebrated every year on 1st July.

Do you know that in the United States, postal workers walk an average of 4 to 8 miles and carry a full load of letters and packages? They deliver each mail or order so promptly at our doorsteps. Approximately 490,000 postal workers are there in the United States. Whatever is the weather, or condition postal workers deliver to businesses and homes all week? In extreme cold or heat, whether it rains, in sleet, or in blizzards, they deliver mail. Isn’t it appreciating work!

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Postal People includes Postmasters, Supervisors, Letter Carriers, Clerks, Mail Handlers, Rural Letter Carriers, Maintenance, and Special Delivery Messengers.

World Post Day

Every year on 9 October Wold Post Day is celebrated as the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union in 1874 in the Swiss capital, Bern. In 1969, the UPU Congress in Tokyo, Japan. Since then, countries across the world celebrate World Post Day. The main aim of this day is to bring awareness about the role of Posts in the everyday lives of people and businesses and also contribute to global social and economic development.

Earlier, in the past days writing letters and sending messages was the main way to keep in touch. But now it is not so. This is the world of e-mails and online messaging. Earlier, phones were also not available. So, at that time Postal Service has its own importance.

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National Doctor’s Day 2021: Date, Theme, History and Objectives

 

National Doctor's Day 2021: It is observed on 1st July to acknowledge the contributions of doctor's humane service to mankind. Let us have a look in detail about the day. legendary physician and the second Chief Minister of West Bengal, Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy.

National Doctor’s Day 2021: It is celebrated on 1st July annually to recognise the contributions of physicians to individual lives and communities.

At the time of the ongoing pandemic, doctors are at the forefront and leading the battle. Their commitment to keeping the nation safe and healthy in these challenging times is truly exceptional. 

Doctor's Day is celebrated on different dates in different countries across the world. Several governments and non-government healthcare organisations celebrate this day. No doubt the doctors play an important role in our life. The day raises awareness about the roles, importance, and responsibilities of doctors and promotes the medical profession.

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It is truly said that we can’t see God but on Earth Doctor is like a God who cures us and gives us life to live in a better way.

This day provides us an opportunity to thank physicians, doctors that they do for the patients, the communities they work in, and for society as a whole. No doubt it is their hard work that keeps us all healthy.

National Doctor’s Day: History
National Doctor's Day is observed to honour the legendary physician and West Bengal's second Chief Minister, Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy whose birth and death anniversary coincides on the same day. The day pays tribute to the whole medical profession and highlights the value of doctors in our lives. In 1991, the National Doctor's Day was established by the Central Government to pay honour Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy and is celebrated on 1st July.

Dr.Bidhan Chandra Roy was born on 1 July, 1882 and also died on the same date in 1962. On 4 February, 1961, he was honoured with India's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna. In different countries, Doctor's Day is observed on different dates. Like in the United States it is observed on 30 March, in Cuba on 3rd December, and on 23 August in Iran.

Note: First time the Doctor's Day was observed in March 1933 in the US state of Georgia. This day was celebrated by sending a card to the physicians and placing flowers on the graves of dead doctors.

About Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy

He was a highly respected physician and a renowned freedom fighter. He was the second Chief Minister of Bengal and remained around 14 years in his post from 1948 until his death in 1962. He is also considered the great architect of West Bengal. The five cities of West Bengal were also founded by him namely: Durgapur, Bidhannagar, Ashokenagar, Kalyani and Habra. He was also a member of Brahmo Samaj. In the Medical College of Calcutta, he was the alumnus of the University of Calcutta. In his memory, the Union Government had also instituted an award. In 1928, he played an instrumental role in the establishment of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and also in the establishment of the Medical Council of India (MCI).

National Doctor’s Day 2021: Theme

The theme of National Doctor’s Day 2019 was “Zero tolerance to violence against doctors and clinical establishment”. Every year the theme was announced by the Indian Medical Association. The theme raises awareness about the violence happening with doctors across India. This year's theme is not yet announced.

National Doctor's Day: Celebrations

For several years National Doctor's Day is celebrated by the Government and non-government healthcare organisations to get familiar with the doctor's contributions. Healthcare organisations staff organises several events and activities on this day. For grand celebration on Doctor's Day Rotary Club of the North Calcutta and North East Calcutta Social & Welfare Organization” organises big events annually.

Free medical check-up camps are organised at various health care centers and public places by the health care organisations to promote quality medical services free of cost among the public. Rotational medical services by doctors are also promoted. Various discussion programs are organised across the country to make people aware of health check-ups, prevention, diagnosis, proper treatment of the disease, etc.

General screening test camps are also organised to assess the health status, health counseling, health nutrition talks, and chronic disease awareness among poor people and senior citizens.

Various activities are also organised to make people aware of the priceless roles of doctors in everyone's lives like a free blood test, random blood sugar test, ECG, EEG, blood pressure check-up and etc.

Several activities at schools and college levels are also organised to encourage youth to choose and dedicatedly follow the medical profession.

Therefore, National Doctor's Day is observed every year on 1 July to honour Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy and his contributions. Also, this day reminds us to thank our doctors for providing us with selfless service and health care.

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 CA Day 2021: Charted Accountant Day is observed on 1 July to celebrate the foundation of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). Read on to learn complete history.

Chartered Accountants’ Day 2021: This year 73rd Chartered Accountants’ Day is celebrated. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) was established on 1 July 1949 by an act of parliament. ICAI is the second largest accounting body in the world, after the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). In this article, we are going to learn about history.

National Doctor’s Day 2021: Date, Theme, History, and Objectives

CA Day: History

Back in 1913, before independence, the British Government passed the Companies Act in India that prescribed a list of books that every firm registered under the Act had to maintain. An auditor was also appointed by the same act which had the power to audit these books.

work as an auditor, one needs to acquire a certificate after fulfilling some conditions. The certificate holder was allowed to exercise only within the province and in the local language mentioned in the certificate

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Chartered Accountants’ Day or CA Day 2021: Here’s why it is celebrated

CA Day 2021: Charted Accountant Day is observed on 1 July to celebrate the foundation of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). Read on to learn complete history.

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Charted Accountant Day

 

Chartered Accountants’ Day 2021: This year 73rd Chartered Accountants’ Day is celebrated. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) was established on 1 July 1949 by an act of parliament. ICAI is the second largest accounting body in the world, after the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). In this article, we are going to learn about history.

National Doctor’s Day 2021: Date, Theme, History, and Objectives

CA Day: History

Back in 1913, before independence, the British Government passed the Companies Act in India that prescribed a list of books that every firm registered under the Act had to maintain. An auditor was also appointed by the same act which had the power to audit these books.

To work as an auditor, one needs to acquire a certificate after fulfilling some conditions. The certificate holder was allowed to exercise only within the province and in the local language mentioned in the certificate

years later, in 1918, a course called Government Diploma in Accountancy was launched in Bombay. After completing this course with a three-year training period, the person was eligible to work as an Auditor throughout India. After some years, the course was discontinued.

In the year 1930, the government decided to maintain a register called the Register of Accountants. The person with the name in the register was called a Registered Accountant. After a few years, a board named the Indian Accountancy Board was established. The board advised the Governor-General of India on accountancy and the qualifications for auditors. But many felt that the accountancy profession was largely unregulated, and created confusion when it comes to the qualifications of auditors.

Due to this reason, after independence, in the year 1948, an expert committee was set up to analyze the issues. The committee recommended that a separate autonomous association of accountants should be set up to regulate the profession.

The Indian Government accepted the recommendations of the committee and passed the Chartered Accountants Act in 1949 even before India became a republic. Under section 3 of the said Act, ICAI was founded as a body corporate with perpetual succession & a common seal.

The word ‘Chartered’ when used for Indian accountants, has no relation to the royal charter of the British, unlike in other Commonwealth countries.

Register of Accountants. The person with the name in the register was called a Registered Accountant. After a few years, a board named the Indian Accountancy Board was established. The board advised the Governor-General of India on accountancy and the qualifications for auditors. But many felt that the accountancy profession was largely unregulated, and created confusion when it comes to the qualifications of auditors.

Due to this reason, after independence, in the year 1948, an expert committee was set up to analyze the issues. The committee recommended that a separate autonomous association of accountants should be set up to regulate the profession.

The Indian Government accepted the recommendations of the committee and passed the Chartered Accountants Act in 1949 even before India became a republic. Under section 3 of the said Act, ICAI was founded as a body corporate with perpetual succession & a common seal.

The word ‘Chartered’ when used for Indian accountants, has no relation to the royal charter of the British, unlike in other Commonwealth countries.

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The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS), Government of India is glad to announce slogan writing competition for the Tokyo Olympics. As you are aware that the Tokyo Olympics ...

 

 Slogan Making Contest for Tokyo Olympics 2020

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The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS), Government of India is glad to announce slogan writing competition for the Tokyo Olympics. As you are aware that the Tokyo Olympics will begin from 23rd July, India is sending a strong contingent of more than 100 athletes. To support & cheer them up, the Ministry is glad to announce this competition to explore the creative instinct of citizens of India, that will help the athletes in motivating them and perform well in the biggest sporting event on the planet.

PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES
The creative participation is open for citizens of India.

LANGUAGE
Creative entries must be written in English or Hindi only.

IMPORTANT DATES
• Start Date: 27th June 2021
• Last Date: 22nd July 2021
• All the entries may be submitted at www.mygov.in

MODE OF SUBMISSION, THEREBY FOLLOWING THE EXTANT GUIDELINES OF COVID 19
• Visit the website www.mygov.in to submit the slogan.
• Write-up text (slogan) of the Poster should be submitted in Hindi/English
• It should be ensured that the slogan is relevant to Olympics and Indian athletes
• 10 Lucky winners will get Olympic fan jersey from MYAS.

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ALL about the Parliament of India

 The supreme legislative organ of the union of India is called the Parliament. Indian Constitution provides us a Parliamentary Democracy. Parliament of India is made from Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and President. Articles 79-122 of the Indian Constitution deal with the composition, powers and procedures of the Parliament of India.

The supreme legislative organ of the union of India is called the Parliament. Indian Constitution provides us a Parliamentary Democracy. Parliament of India is made from Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and President.  Articles 79-122 of the Indian Constitution deal with the composition, powers and procedures of the Parliament of India.

Composition of the Parliament

Article 79 of the Constitution of India states that there shall be a Parliament for the Union, which comprises of the President and the two Houses- Rajya Sabha (the council of states) and Lok sabha (House of the people).  

  Article 80 of the Constitution specifies the composition of the council of states, which consists of 12 members nominated by the President and 238 representatives of the state and union territories.

The allocation of seats in the council of states to be fulfilled by representatives of states and union territories in accordance with the provisions contained in the 4th schedule.

Representation from States- They shall be elected by the elected members of the legislative assembly of the state in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of single transferable vote. Hence from the above it can be said that the number of seats to each state varies in accordance with population of that state. Therefore larger states occupy more seats than smaller states.

Features of the Indian Constitution

Representatives from Union Territories: By convention the representatives are indirectly elected by members of an electoral college and the election is held in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote. Among all the Union Territories only Delhi and Pondicherry have representation since all other UT’s have less population.

Nominated Members- those persons who have special knowledge or practical experience in the fields of literature, science, art and social service are provided opportunity to enter Rajya Sabha without going through process of election. Recently this clause was in news for nomination of Sachin Tendulkar as it does not provide for sportspersons to enter Rajya Sabha through Presidential nomination but later it was accepted.    

Article 81 specifies the composition of the house of the people, which consists of not more than 530 members chosen by direct elections from territorial constituencies in the states; not more than 20 members representing the union territories; 2 Anglo-Indians.

Representation of States- They are elected by the people directly by universal adult franchise. Each state shall be allotted number of seats in the house of the people in such a manner that the ratio between the number and the population of the state is equal for all the states. There is also a provision for reservation of seats for SC/ ST communities on the basis of population ratio.

Representation from Union Territories- According to the law prescribed by the Parliament the union territories direct election to the house of people act 1965 was passed and thereby they are also elected directly by people.

Nominated Members- President has powers to elect 2 members from Anglo-Indian community if the President feels that their community is not adequately represented.

Qualification for Membership of Parliament-

According to Article 84 following are the qualifications for members of Parliament. It states that a person shall not be qualified to be chosen to fill a seat in Parliament unless he-

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• Makes and subscribes before some person authorized in that behalf by the election commission an oath or affirmation according to the form subscribed to that purpose in the third schedule.
• In case of council of states the age of the member should not be less than 30 years and in case of house of people the age should not be less than 25 years.
• Possessing such other qualification as mentioned by Parliament from time to time. Accordingly Parliament has passed Representation of peoples act 1951, following are additional qualifications as per this act.
• A person shall not be qualified to be chosen as a representative of any state or UT in the council of states unless he is an elector of a parliamentary constituency in India
• A person shall not be qualified to be chosen to fit a seat in the house of people unless in case of a seat reserved for the scheduled castes or scheduled tribe in any state, he is a member of any of SC / ST respectively whether of that state or of any other state and he is an elector for any parliamentary constituency.
• A person shall be disqualified where the convicted person is sentenced to only fine, for a period of 6 years from the date of such conviction or imprisonment, from the date of such conviction and shall continue to be disqualified for a further period of 6 years since his release.
• If the election commission is satisfied that a person has failed to lodge an account of election expenses within the time and the manner required
• Disqualification on the ground of corrupt practices and disloyalty

The following are declared as corrupt practices under Representation of Peoples act 1951:

• The appeal to vote or refrain from voting for any person on the ground of his religion, race, caste, community or language
• Promotion of feeling of enmity or hatred between different classes of citizens on the ground of religion, race, caste, community or language
• Publication of any statement of fact which is false in relation to personal character or conduct of any candidate
• Booth capturing
• Incurring expenditure in contravention to that specified
• Obtaining assistance from any person in service of government
• Hiring or procuring any vehicle for free conveyance of any elector to and fro any polling station

Working of the Parliament –

Each house is the master of its procedure and may make rules for regulating its procedure and conduct of business subject to the provisions of the constitution. The validity of any proceedings in Parliament cannot be questioned in a court of law on the grounds of any alleged irregularity of procedure. Some of the basic rules of procedure and conduct of business have been laid down in the constitution itself. Every first hour of Parliamentary sittings start with question hour during which the members ask question for which ministers are supposed to give their answer. The answers given by them shall depend on the type of question asked. Accordingly the questions can be starred for which the minister gives oral answers and other members can also ask supplementary questions depending on the answer provided by the minister. The questions can be unstarred for which usually written answer is provided by minister. Another type of question is short notice question for which a notice of 10 days is provided before asking questions for which also minister is supposed to give oral answer. Next to question hour is the zero hour which lasts till the agenda of the day. It is also utilized by members of Parliament to ask questions without giving any prior notice. The constitution has declared that Hindi and English can be the language of the Parliament. However presiding officer can permit for any other language to be used. Also every minister and attorney General has the power to take part in proceedings of any house of Parliament. They have the right to speak but without the right to vote in any other house other than the house to which they belong to.

Proceeding of the house- the President from time to time summons each house of Parliament. The maximum period with in which a session to be held is 6 months i.e. it should meet at least twice a year. Normally these sessions can be classified into 3 sessions in a year i.e.

• Budget Session – February – May
• Monsoon Session – July – September
• Winter Session- November- December

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List of Countries and their Parliaments

 A parliament is a legislative body of government that represents the electorate, make laws, and oversees the government via hearings and inquiries. In this article, we have curated a list of countries along with their parliaments.

A parliament is a legislative body of government that represents the electorate, make laws, and oversees the government via hearings and inquiries. The term Parliament is derived from Anglo-Norman and dates back to the 14th century.

A parliament is divided into two parts-- Unicameral and Bicameral. India has a bicameral legislature consisting of two houses-- the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. 

In this article, we have curated a list of countries along with their parliaments. 

Country	Parliament
Afghanistan	Shora
Albania	People’s Assembly
Algeria	National People’s Assembly
Andorra	General Council
Angola	National People’s Assembly
Argentina	National Congress
Australia	Federal Parliament
Austria	National Assembly
Azerbaijan	Melli Majlis
Bahamas	General Assembly
Bahrain	Consultative Council
Bangladesh	Jatia Parliament
Belize	National Assembly
Bhutan	Tsogdu
Bolivia	National Congress
Botswana	National Assembly
Brazil	National Congress
Britain	Parliament (House of Commons and House of Lords)
Brunei	National Assembly
Bulgaria	Narodno Sabranie
Cambodia	National Assembly
Canada	Parliament
China	National People’s Assembly
Colombia	Congress
Comoros	Legislative Council and Senate
Congo Democratic	Rep. of National Legislative Council
Costa Rice	Legislative Council and Senate
Croatia	Sabor
Cuba	National Assembly of People’s Power
Denmark	Folketing
East Timor	Constituent Assembly
Ecuador	National Congress
Egypt	People’s Assembly
El Salvador	Legislative Assembly
Ethiopia	Federal Council and House of Representative
Fiji Islands	Senate & House of Representative
Finland	Eduskusta (Parliament)
France	National Assembly
Germany	Bundestag (Lower House) and Bundesrat (Upper House)
Great Britain	Parliament
Greece	Chamber of Deputies
Guyana	National Assembly
Hungary	National Assembly
Iceland	Althing
India	Sansad
Indonesia	People’s Consultative Assembly
Iran	Majlis
Iraq	National Assembly
Ireland	Oireachtas
Israel	The Knesset
Italy	Chamber of Deputies and Senate
Japan	Diet
Jordan	National Assembly
Korea(North)	Supreme People’s Assembly
Korea(South)	National Assembly
Kuwait	National Assembly
Lebanon	National Assembly
Laos	People’s Supreme Assembly
Latvia	Saeima
Lesotho	National Assembly and Senate
Libya	General People’s Congress
Lithuania	Seimas
Luxembourg	Chamber of Deputies
Madagascar	National People’s Assembly
Magnolia	Khural
Malaysia	Majilis
Maldives	Majilis
Mongolia	Great People’s Khural
Montenegro	Federal Assembly
Mozambique	People’s Assembly
Myanmar	Pyithu Hluttaw
Nepal	Rashtriya Panchayat
Netherlands	States-General (Staten-General)
New Zealand	Parliament (House of Representative)
Norway	Storting
Oman	Monarchy
Pakistan	National Assembly & Senate
Papua New Guinea	National Parliament
Paraguay	Senate & Chamber of Deputies
Philippines	The Congress
Poland	Sejm
Romania	Great National Assembly
Russia	Duma & Federal Council
Saudi Arabia	Majlis Al-Shura
South Africa	Parliament
Spain	Cortes
Taiwan	Yuan
Turkey	Grand National Assembly
USA	Congress
Uzbekistan	Oliy Majlis
Vietnam	National Assembly
Zambia	National Assembly
Zimbabwe	Parliament

The above-mentioned list of countries along with their parliaments is an important examination topic for the students appearing in various government and competitive examinations. 

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