Bhoota Kola: It is an annual ritual performance where local spirits or deities are worshipped.
This performer is both feared and respected in the community. It is believed to give answers to people’s problems, on behalf of god.
‘Bhootas’ who are worshipped in the Tulu-speaking belt of Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada and Udupi districts.
It is usually performed in small local communities and rural areas.
It has influenced Yakshagana folk theatre. Drums and music are accompanied in dancing and pooja rituals.
Thomas M Devasia committee: set up by IRDAI to develop and suggest constitution and operation of women centric distribution channels to focus on reaching untapped/rural areas (Bima Vahak) and recommend regulatory framework.
It will recommend on how to bring synergies in working of Bima Vahak, Bima Vistaar and the digital platform Bima Sugam.
BIMA Sugam: Bima Sugam will be a one-stop platform for all insurance needs, right from buying the policy to claim settlement and much more.
Under Bima Sugam, there will be E-BIMA or E-IA account for policyholders in a Demat format.
It shall allow the following insurance services: Buy insurance policy, Claim Settlement, Agent Portability, Policy Portability.
It will be accessible by insurers, agents, intermediaries and customers. Bima Sugam shall have linkages with UIDAI, NSDL, CDSL, etc.
Brain Fog: refers to as a “Cognitive Dysfunction”, is a feeling like something being shrouded by a thick fog
Brain fog refers to problems with closely linked tasks such as concentration, information processing, memory, thinking and making sense of language.
It can affect people of any age and it doesn’t usually worsen over time, and may not last forever.
Post-Disaster Needs Assessment: PDNA is a joint product of the European Union, the World Bank and the United Nations Development Group (UNDP).
It is a mechanism for joint assessment and recovery planning following a disaster.
Through this, the parties involved seek to assess the impact of a disaster and define a strategy for recovery.
It pulls together information on the socio-economic aspects of damages and highlights recovery priorities from a human recovery perspective.
The PDNA is envisaged as a country owned and led process, supported by international agencies and other stakeholders. PDNA was first adopted in India during the Kerala floods of 2018.
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