Current Affairs Question - 19 July 2019

Explanation :

• On July 19, 2091, Deeksharambh: Guide to Student Induction Programme (SIP) was released by HRD to help new students adjust and feel comfortable in the new environment at higher education institutions. It has been prepared by University Grants Commission (UGC).
• It is intended to empower aspirant learners to face competitive world with confidence, open new horizons of life leading to character building based on universal human values and assist in developing self-awareness, compassion and oneness.
• It helps new students to learn about the institutional policies, processes, practices, culture and values, and their mentor groups are formed.

Explanation :

• The country's first garbage cafe has been launched in Ambikapur in Chhattisgarh. Under this, the Municipal Corporation will provide food to the poor and homeless in lieu of plastic waste.
• Persons fetching 1 kg plastic waste will be offered a full meal while those collecting 500 grams waste will get a substantial breakfast.
• This scheme also is part of the city’s more extensive cleanliness campaign. Ambikapur, which has been selected as the second cleanest city after Indore, plans to use the plastic for construction of roads.