Shukrayaan

Aim:
Study Venus's atmosphere, surface, & geological activity

Scientific Objectives:

• Surface & Subsurface Studies
Stratigraphy & Geological activities

• Atmospheric Chemistry and Dynamics
Composition, dynamics & processes of atmosphere

• Interaction with Solar Wind
Behavior of Venus's ionosphere towards solar wind

Other details

• Budget: ₹1236 crore

• Timeline: Expected launch March 2028

Conclusion

Shukrayaan underscores India's growing role in planetary science

Mission represents blend of pride, scientific curiosity & int'l collab in space exploration with France playing a crucial role in navigation & aerobraking tech

Pre note: ONOE is here, read the blog here

🚨 19th September | Thursday 🚨

Pre Notes

1. Blue renewable energy sources

• Refers to energy harnessed from aquatic ecosystems. eg: Tidal energy, wave energy, etc.

2. Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS)

• Estd 1999; in Hyd u/ Ministry of Earth Sciences

• Provides ocean information & advisory services to various stakeholders using oceanographic data and technology

• It is part of India's Deep Ocean Mission, which aims to explore the deep-sea resources of the Indian Ocean and develop related technologies.

Mains Notes

1. Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan

• Launch: 2018 to ensure remunerative prices to farmers for their produce & protect them from price fluctuations

• Key Focus: Price support, price deficiency payment, and private procurement.

• Three Schemes under PM-AASHA:

1. Price Support Scheme (PSS): Government agencies procure crops directly from farmers at MSP (Minimum Support Price)

2. Price Deficiency Payment Scheme (PDPS): Farmers are paid the difference between MSP and market price if the latter is lower

3. Private Procurement & Stockist Scheme (PPPS): Encourages private sector participation in procurement when market prices fall below MSP

• Target Crops: Oilseeds, pulses, and copra.

• Implementation: Through states and central nodal agencies like NAFED.

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SECTION A

1. Forests precede civilizations and deserts follow them.

2. The empires of the future will be the empires of the mind.

3. There is no path to happiness; Happiness is the path.

4. The doubter is a true man of science.

SECTION B

5. Social media is triggering 'Fear of Missing Out' amongst the youth, precipitating depression and loneliness.

6. Nearly all men can stand adversity, but to test the character, give him power.

7. All ideas having large consequences are always simple.

8. The cost of being wrong is less than the cost of doing nothing.

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🚨 20th September | Friday 🚨

Pre Notes

1. Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis)

• Breed in SE Siberia, north China & Mongolia

• Known for longest migration journeys migrating as far as Southern Africa in winters; crossing India on the way

• Nagaland is a significant stopover w/ Doyang Lake seeing thousands of these during Oct-Nov

• Hunted in Nagaland seeing massive prevention campaign to reduce hunting

• Protection Status: Listed u/ Schedule IV of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 in India,

Conservation Concerns:

- IUCN Status: Least Concern (LC), but they face threats due to habitat destruction and hunting in certain regions

- Community Participation: The success story of Nagaland has become an example of community-led wildlife conservation

- Ecological Importance: Amur falcons play a vital role in controlling insect populations (especially termites) during their migration across continents

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🚨 21st September | Saturday 🚨

Mains keywords

1. Radio astronomy

• Branch of astronomy studying celestial objects

Mains notes

1. White Revolution 2.0

• Launch: Initiated by the Ministry of Cooperation

• Objective: Transform India’s dairy sector and empower women farmers

• Milk Procurement Goal: Increase from 660 to 1,000 lakh liters daily

• Investment: Total funding of ₹70,125 crore

Key Focus Areas:

1. Modernization of cooperative infrastructure

2. Promotion of women’s cooperatives

3. Enhancement of dairy technology

Initiatives:

- Computerization of dairy cooperatives

- Rollout of RuPay Kisan Credit Cards for farmers

Expected outcomes:

- Boost rural economies

- Improve nutritional security

- Enhance competitiveness in global dairy markets

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History:

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