Ergonomics Current Affairs, GK & News
2017 World Spine Day (WSD)
The World Spine Day (WSD) is observed every year on October 16 to raise awareness about spinal disorders as part of the Bone and Joint Decade’s Action Week. The 2017 theme “Your Back In Action” is highlighting the importance of physical activity and improving posture as part of good spinal health and prevention of injury.
Topics: Ergonomics • Medical specialties • Nervous system • Neurosurgery • Organ systems • Spinal cord disorders • Spine
Union minister Thaawarchand Gehlot launched an accessible and comprehensive mobile App “Divyang Sarathi” for Divyangs
Thaawarchand Gehlot, the Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, has launched the beta version of an accessible and comprehensive mobile App “Divyang Sarathi” in New Delhi for easy information dissemination to Divyangjans. The unique features of the App are its audio notes embedded in it which converts the written information into an audio file. ..
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: Accessibility • Ergonomics • Transportation planning • Urban design
Govt modifies MPLAD Guidelines for construction of Railway Halt Stations
The Government has modified the Member of Parliament Local Area Development, MPLAD Guidelines to permit construction of Railway Halt Stations. The modified guidelines were approved by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme implementation. As per the guidelines, MPs can utilize the funds under the MPLAD Scheme for the construction of Railway Halt Stations to facilitate ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2012
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: Accessibility • Ergonomics • Transportation planning • Urban design