14th October Current Affairs📚
🇮🇳India has been placed 111th out of 125 countries in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2023.
🔳This ranking has been challenged by the Indian government, which labeled it as “erroneous” and driven by “mala fide intent”. In 2022, India stood 107th out of 121 countries in the GHI.
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/ranks-111th-global-hunger-index-2023-erroneous-measure-8980416
🎯Government mulls partnerships to make semiconductor chips🔋
🔳Six working groups formed to advise Centre on roadmap for artificial intelligence have submitted report, says Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar
🎯What is semiconductor
🔳Semiconductors are materials which have a conductivity between conductors and insulators.IT function as heart for the electronic device.They can be pure elements - silicon and germanium or compounds - gallium, arsenide and cadmium selenide.
🎯How it Works?
🔳Semiconductors works due to imbalance of electrons that carry negative charge. This imbalance of electrons generates positive (where there are excess protons) and negative charges (where there are excess electrons) at two ends of surfaces of the semiconductor material. This is how semiconductor works.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/chips-for-ai-to-be-developed-under-public-private-partnerships-it-mos/article67416573.ece
🇮🇳India has been placed 111th out of 125 countries in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2023.
🔳This ranking has been challenged by the Indian government, which labeled it as “erroneous” and driven by “mala fide intent”. In 2022, India stood 107th out of 121 countries in the GHI.
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/ranks-111th-global-hunger-index-2023-erroneous-measure-8980416
🎯Government mulls partnerships to make semiconductor chips🔋
🔳Six working groups formed to advise Centre on roadmap for artificial intelligence have submitted report, says Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar
🎯What is semiconductor
🔳Semiconductors are materials which have a conductivity between conductors and insulators.IT function as heart for the electronic device.They can be pure elements - silicon and germanium or compounds - gallium, arsenide and cadmium selenide.
🎯How it Works?
🔳Semiconductors works due to imbalance of electrons that carry negative charge. This imbalance of electrons generates positive (where there are excess protons) and negative charges (where there are excess electrons) at two ends of surfaces of the semiconductor material. This is how semiconductor works.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/chips-for-ai-to-be-developed-under-public-private-partnerships-it-mos/article67416573.ece
TRAFFIC, which works to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature, is a ?
Anonymous Quiz
11%
A.) Inter-governmental organisation
30%
B.) Non-governmental organisation
16%
C.) Specialized agency of UN
43%
D.) International agency created under Convention on Biological Diversity
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16th October Current Affairs📚
🇮🇳India’s Olympics bid: From multiple stages of dialogue to guarantees, long process before India could be awarded Games in 2036
◽️It is learnt that the Indian government and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) will form a joint committee in the coming weeks to explore the way ahead for the bid. There will be no decision on awarding the 2036 Olympics at least until the IOC’s election next year. It must also be noted that the bid to host the Olympics does not have to be restricted to just one city, it can be a multi-city, a regional, or even a “multi-nation” bid.
https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/indias-olympics-bid-from-multiple-stages-of-dialogue-to-guarantees-long-process-before-india-could-be-awarded-games-in-2036-8984691/
🎯The Geographical Indication (GI) tag has been granted to Salem Sago ( Javvarisi in tamil)
◽️Sago (also called Sabu dana) is a pearl-white product made from raw tapiocas, appearing as small hard globules or pearls.
◽️Tapioca cultivation is significant in Tamil Nadu.
◽️Sago production originated in Salem district, which serves as the primary hub for sago production in India, initially on a cottage-scale basis.
◽️It is produced from wet starch powder obtained from crushed tapioca roots. The wet starch powder is used to manufacture sago, while the dry powder is utilized as a raw material in various industrial applications.
◽️Salem Sago has historical significance as it was used as a food source during severe droughts in the Travancore Kingdom.
♻️Benefits of Getting GI Tag:
◽️The GI tag is a form of legal protection for the intellectual property associated with Salem Sago.
◽️Additionally, products with GI tags receive special attention from the Indian government, such as free exhibition space at events organized by the Railways and Airport Authority, allowances for participation in international exhibitions, and financial support from NABARD for marketing and exporting.
🇮🇳India’s Olympics bid: From multiple stages of dialogue to guarantees, long process before India could be awarded Games in 2036
◽️It is learnt that the Indian government and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) will form a joint committee in the coming weeks to explore the way ahead for the bid. There will be no decision on awarding the 2036 Olympics at least until the IOC’s election next year. It must also be noted that the bid to host the Olympics does not have to be restricted to just one city, it can be a multi-city, a regional, or even a “multi-nation” bid.
https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/indias-olympics-bid-from-multiple-stages-of-dialogue-to-guarantees-long-process-before-india-could-be-awarded-games-in-2036-8984691/
🎯The Geographical Indication (GI) tag has been granted to Salem Sago ( Javvarisi in tamil)
◽️Sago (also called Sabu dana) is a pearl-white product made from raw tapiocas, appearing as small hard globules or pearls.
◽️Tapioca cultivation is significant in Tamil Nadu.
◽️Sago production originated in Salem district, which serves as the primary hub for sago production in India, initially on a cottage-scale basis.
◽️It is produced from wet starch powder obtained from crushed tapioca roots. The wet starch powder is used to manufacture sago, while the dry powder is utilized as a raw material in various industrial applications.
◽️Salem Sago has historical significance as it was used as a food source during severe droughts in the Travancore Kingdom.
♻️Benefits of Getting GI Tag:
◽️The GI tag is a form of legal protection for the intellectual property associated with Salem Sago.
◽️Additionally, products with GI tags receive special attention from the Indian government, such as free exhibition space at events organized by the Railways and Airport Authority, allowances for participation in international exhibitions, and financial support from NABARD for marketing and exporting.
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17 October 2023 Current Affairs in English & Hindi Today
➼ Recently, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has launched 'Rabi Maha Abhiyan 2023' .
हाल ही में बिहार के मुख्यमंत्री नीतीश कुमार ने ‘रबी महाअभियान 2023’ का शुभारंभ किया है।
➼ Recently 'Raunak Saghwani' has won the title of FIDE World Junior Chess Championship 2023.
हाल ही में ‘रौनक साघवानी’ ने FIDE विश्व जूनियर शतरंज चैम्पियनशिप 2023 का खिताब जीता है।
➼ Recently 'World Students Day' has been celebrated on 15 October.
हाल ही में 15 अक्टूबर को ‘विश्व छात्र दिवस’ मनाया गया है।
➼ Recently, Union Minister Purushottam Rupala has launched the tenth phase of 'Sagar Parikrama' in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
हाल ही में केंद्रीय मंत्री पुरुषोत्तम रुपाला ने चेन्नई, तमिलनाडु में ‘सागर परिक्रमा’ के दसवें चरण की शुरुआत की है।
➼ Recently, Lok Sabha Speaker 'Om Birla' will hand over the 'P20 Presidency' to the Parliament of Brazil.
हाल ही में लोकसभा स्पीकर ‘ओम बिड़ला’ ब्राजील देश की संसद को ‘P20 प्रेसिडेंसी’ सौपेंगे।
➼ Recently, senior journalist 'Sachchidanand Murthy' has passed away at the age of 68.
हाल ही में वरिष्ठ पत्रकार ‘सच्चिदानंद मूर्ति’ का 68 वर्ष की आयु में निधन हो गया है।
➼ Recently, Delhi's prestigious ' Vasant Valley School' has got the title of number-1 school in the country.
हाल ही में दिल्ली के प्रतिष्ठित ‘वसंत वैली स्कूल’ को देश के नंबर -1 स्कूल का ख़िताब मिला है।
➼ Recently, former England cricket team captain 'Alastair Cook' has announced his retirement from international cricket.
हाल ही में इंग्लैंड क्रिकेट टीम के पूर्व कप्तान ‘एलिस्टर कूक’ ने अंतरराष्ट्रीय क्रिकेट से संन्यास लेने की घोषणा की है।
➼ Recently, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has inaugurated the first medical college of the state of 'Nagaland' .
हाल ही में केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री मनसुख मंडाविया ने ‘नागालैंड’ राज्य के पहले मेडिकल कॉलेज का उद्घाटन किया है।
➼ Recently, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh State Government, Yogi Adityanath has launched the fourth edition of 'Mission Shakti' .
हाल ही में उतर प्रदेश राज्य सरकार के मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ ने ‘मिशन शक्ति’ के चौथे संस्करण का शुभारंभ किया है।
➼ Recently, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has launched 'Rabi Maha Abhiyan 2023' .
हाल ही में बिहार के मुख्यमंत्री नीतीश कुमार ने ‘रबी महाअभियान 2023’ का शुभारंभ किया है।
➼ Recently 'Raunak Saghwani' has won the title of FIDE World Junior Chess Championship 2023.
हाल ही में ‘रौनक साघवानी’ ने FIDE विश्व जूनियर शतरंज चैम्पियनशिप 2023 का खिताब जीता है।
➼ Recently 'World Students Day' has been celebrated on 15 October.
हाल ही में 15 अक्टूबर को ‘विश्व छात्र दिवस’ मनाया गया है।
➼ Recently, Union Minister Purushottam Rupala has launched the tenth phase of 'Sagar Parikrama' in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
हाल ही में केंद्रीय मंत्री पुरुषोत्तम रुपाला ने चेन्नई, तमिलनाडु में ‘सागर परिक्रमा’ के दसवें चरण की शुरुआत की है।
➼ Recently, Lok Sabha Speaker 'Om Birla' will hand over the 'P20 Presidency' to the Parliament of Brazil.
हाल ही में लोकसभा स्पीकर ‘ओम बिड़ला’ ब्राजील देश की संसद को ‘P20 प्रेसिडेंसी’ सौपेंगे।
➼ Recently, senior journalist 'Sachchidanand Murthy' has passed away at the age of 68.
हाल ही में वरिष्ठ पत्रकार ‘सच्चिदानंद मूर्ति’ का 68 वर्ष की आयु में निधन हो गया है।
➼ Recently, Delhi's prestigious ' Vasant Valley School' has got the title of number-1 school in the country.
हाल ही में दिल्ली के प्रतिष्ठित ‘वसंत वैली स्कूल’ को देश के नंबर -1 स्कूल का ख़िताब मिला है।
➼ Recently, former England cricket team captain 'Alastair Cook' has announced his retirement from international cricket.
हाल ही में इंग्लैंड क्रिकेट टीम के पूर्व कप्तान ‘एलिस्टर कूक’ ने अंतरराष्ट्रीय क्रिकेट से संन्यास लेने की घोषणा की है।
➼ Recently, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has inaugurated the first medical college of the state of 'Nagaland' .
हाल ही में केंद्रीय स्वास्थ्य मंत्री मनसुख मंडाविया ने ‘नागालैंड’ राज्य के पहले मेडिकल कॉलेज का उद्घाटन किया है।
➼ Recently, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh State Government, Yogi Adityanath has launched the fourth edition of 'Mission Shakti' .
हाल ही में उतर प्रदेश राज्य सरकार के मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ ने ‘मिशन शक्ति’ के चौथे संस्करण का शुभारंभ किया है।
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Current Affairs | GK | Quiz | MCQ's|
TRAFFIC, which works to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature, is a ?
Answer :- B (Non - Governmental Organisation)
What is TRAFFIC?
The TRAFFIC, the Wildlife Trade Monitoring Network, is a leading non-governmental organisation working on wildlife trade in the context of both biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.
It is a joint program of World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
It aims to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature.
It was established in 1976 and has developed into a global network, research-driven and action-oriented, committed to delivering innovative and practical conservation solutions.
Headquarters: Cambridge, United Kingdom
Illegal wildlife trade is one of the main reasons that many species are endangered.
How is it Governed?
The TRAFFIC is governed by the TRAFFIC Committee, a steering group composed of members of TRAFFIC's partner organizations, WWF and IUCN.
TRAFFIC also works in close co-operation with the Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
Its staff includes experts from a plethora of backgrounds: biologists, conservationists, academics, researchers, communicators or investigators, et
What is TRAFFIC?
The TRAFFIC, the Wildlife Trade Monitoring Network, is a leading non-governmental organisation working on wildlife trade in the context of both biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.
It is a joint program of World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
It aims to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature.
It was established in 1976 and has developed into a global network, research-driven and action-oriented, committed to delivering innovative and practical conservation solutions.
Headquarters: Cambridge, United Kingdom
Illegal wildlife trade is one of the main reasons that many species are endangered.
How is it Governed?
The TRAFFIC is governed by the TRAFFIC Committee, a steering group composed of members of TRAFFIC's partner organizations, WWF and IUCN.
TRAFFIC also works in close co-operation with the Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
Its staff includes experts from a plethora of backgrounds: biologists, conservationists, academics, researchers, communicators or investigators, et
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17th October Current Affairs📚
🎯A report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) 🌽
▪️Reveals that natural disasters have resulted in approximately $3.8 trillion worth of crop and livestock production losses over the past 30 years. Asia has borne the largest share of these economic losses. This report marks the first global estimation of the impact of disasters on agricultural production, focusing on crops and livestock.
https://reliefweb.int/report/world/impact-disasters-agriculture-and-food-security-2023-avoiding-and-reducing-losses-through-investment-resilience-enarruzh
🎯Tropical crops at risk from 🐝pollinator loss due to climate change, shift in land use, finds study
▪️A recent study led by researchers from the University College London and the Natural History Museum has raised concerns about the potential crisis facing tropical crops like coffee, cocoa, watermelon, and mango due to the declining population of insect pollinators. The study highlights that altered climate and changes in land-use patterns are leading to a reduction in insect pollinators, posing a significant threat to key tropical crops.
▪️Using a dataset containing 2,673 sites and 3,080 insect pollinator species, the researchers showed that the combined pressures of climate change and agricultural activities have led to large reductions in insect pollinators
https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/world/tropical-crops-at-risk-from-pollinator-loss-due-to-climate-change-shift-in-land-use-finds-study-92306#:~:text=The%20study%20also%20found%20that,Southeast%20Asia%2C%20the%20researchers%20projected.
🎯A report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) 🌽
▪️Reveals that natural disasters have resulted in approximately $3.8 trillion worth of crop and livestock production losses over the past 30 years. Asia has borne the largest share of these economic losses. This report marks the first global estimation of the impact of disasters on agricultural production, focusing on crops and livestock.
https://reliefweb.int/report/world/impact-disasters-agriculture-and-food-security-2023-avoiding-and-reducing-losses-through-investment-resilience-enarruzh
🎯Tropical crops at risk from 🐝pollinator loss due to climate change, shift in land use, finds study
▪️A recent study led by researchers from the University College London and the Natural History Museum has raised concerns about the potential crisis facing tropical crops like coffee, cocoa, watermelon, and mango due to the declining population of insect pollinators. The study highlights that altered climate and changes in land-use patterns are leading to a reduction in insect pollinators, posing a significant threat to key tropical crops.
▪️Using a dataset containing 2,673 sites and 3,080 insect pollinator species, the researchers showed that the combined pressures of climate change and agricultural activities have led to large reductions in insect pollinators
https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/world/tropical-crops-at-risk-from-pollinator-loss-due-to-climate-change-shift-in-land-use-finds-study-92306#:~:text=The%20study%20also%20found%20that,Southeast%20Asia%2C%20the%20researchers%20projected.
Green Index has been developed by
Anonymous Quiz
14%
International Monetary Fund
64%
United Nation Environment Programme
21%
World Bank
1%
None of the Above
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18th October Current Affairs📚
🏳️🌈SC verdict on same sex marriages: No fundamental right of same-sex couples to marry, says Supreme Court
Same-Sex Marriage in India Explained Live: A five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has pronounced the verdict on marriage equality today
Know About Special Marriage Act of 1954?
▪️The SMA is a law which allows solemnization of marriages without going through any religious customs or rituals.
▪️People from different castes or religions or states get married under SMA in which marriage is solemnized by way of registration.
▪️The prime purpose of the Act was to address Inter-religious marriages and to establish marriage as a secular institution bereft of all religious formalities, which required registration alone.
⛴⛴Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 and Rs 18,800 crore-worth Projects Inaugurated
▪️Significance: A long-term blueprint for the Indian maritime blue economy.Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the third edition of the Global Maritime India Summit (GMIS) 2023. During the event, he dedicated 21 projects worth Rs 18,800 crore to the nation and unveiled the Amrit Kaal Vision 2047—a strategic blueprint for the Indian maritime blue economy. These initiatives aim to enhance port facilities, promote sustainable practices, and encourage international collaboration in the maritime sector.
Objectives:
▪️Enhancing Port Facilities.
▪️Promoting Sustainable Practices.
▪️Facilitating International Collaboration.
https://www.republicworld.com/india/pm-modi-to-inaugurate-global-maritime-india-summit.news
🌑Union Minister Launches ‘Apna Chandrayaan’ Web Portal
Significant step towards promoting scientific curiosity and innovation among India’s youth, the Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, unveiled a web portal named ‘Apna Chandrayaan.’ This web portal, developed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) under the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, aims to provide activity-based support materials related to Mission Chandrayaan-3. The launch ceremony took place in New Delhi and included the release of 10 special modules dedicated to Chandrayaan-3.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/union-education-minister-launches-web-portal-special-modules-on-chandrayaan-3-for-students/articleshow/104506309.cms
Provisional Coal Statistics 2022-23”
Statistical Publication
The Secretary of the Ministry of Coal has released the statistical publication titled “Provisional Coal Statistics for 2022-23.” Coal remains a vital and indispensable pillar of India’s economy, playing a crucial role in driving growth and development. It serves as the primary source of commercial energy in the country, accounting for half of India’s energy consumption and remaining the dominant fuel for power generation due to its reliability compared to other renewable energy sources. Accurate and high-quality statistics related to coal and lignite are essential for effective data analysis and informed decision-making. “Provisional Coal Statistics 2022-23” provides a comprehensive platform that encompasses critical data concerning the coal and lignite sector for the year 2022-23.
https://www.indianbureaucracy.com/coal-secretary-publishes-provisional-coal-statistics-2022-23-for-coal-and-lignite-sector/
🏳️🌈SC verdict on same sex marriages: No fundamental right of same-sex couples to marry, says Supreme Court
Same-Sex Marriage in India Explained Live: A five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has pronounced the verdict on marriage equality today
Know About Special Marriage Act of 1954?
▪️The SMA is a law which allows solemnization of marriages without going through any religious customs or rituals.
▪️People from different castes or religions or states get married under SMA in which marriage is solemnized by way of registration.
▪️The prime purpose of the Act was to address Inter-religious marriages and to establish marriage as a secular institution bereft of all religious formalities, which required registration alone.
⛴⛴Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 and Rs 18,800 crore-worth Projects Inaugurated
▪️Significance: A long-term blueprint for the Indian maritime blue economy.Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the third edition of the Global Maritime India Summit (GMIS) 2023. During the event, he dedicated 21 projects worth Rs 18,800 crore to the nation and unveiled the Amrit Kaal Vision 2047—a strategic blueprint for the Indian maritime blue economy. These initiatives aim to enhance port facilities, promote sustainable practices, and encourage international collaboration in the maritime sector.
Objectives:
▪️Enhancing Port Facilities.
▪️Promoting Sustainable Practices.
▪️Facilitating International Collaboration.
https://www.republicworld.com/india/pm-modi-to-inaugurate-global-maritime-india-summit.news
🌑Union Minister Launches ‘Apna Chandrayaan’ Web Portal
Significant step towards promoting scientific curiosity and innovation among India’s youth, the Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, unveiled a web portal named ‘Apna Chandrayaan.’ This web portal, developed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) under the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, aims to provide activity-based support materials related to Mission Chandrayaan-3. The launch ceremony took place in New Delhi and included the release of 10 special modules dedicated to Chandrayaan-3.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/union-education-minister-launches-web-portal-special-modules-on-chandrayaan-3-for-students/articleshow/104506309.cms
Provisional Coal Statistics 2022-23”
Statistical Publication
The Secretary of the Ministry of Coal has released the statistical publication titled “Provisional Coal Statistics for 2022-23.” Coal remains a vital and indispensable pillar of India’s economy, playing a crucial role in driving growth and development. It serves as the primary source of commercial energy in the country, accounting for half of India’s energy consumption and remaining the dominant fuel for power generation due to its reliability compared to other renewable energy sources. Accurate and high-quality statistics related to coal and lignite are essential for effective data analysis and informed decision-making. “Provisional Coal Statistics 2022-23” provides a comprehensive platform that encompasses critical data concerning the coal and lignite sector for the year 2022-23.
https://www.indianbureaucracy.com/coal-secretary-publishes-provisional-coal-statistics-2022-23-for-coal-and-lignite-sector/
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Current Affairs | GK | Quiz | MCQ's|
Green Index has been developed by
🔋🌱The Green Index has been developed by the World Bank's environmentally and socially sustainable development division. The Green Index is a measure of a country's environmental sustainability, taking into account factors such as air quality, water availability, and greenhouse gas emissions. The index is used to help policymakers identify areas where environmental improvements can be made and to track progress over time.
19th October Current Affairs📚
🎯MQ – 9B drones🚀
▪️India is set to acquire 31 MQ-9B Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) from the United States.
▪️The agreement is projected to be finalised by February 2024, and deliveries are scheduled to commence in February 2027, marking a three-year gap after the contract is signed.
🎯Centre raises MSP for Rabi crops🌾
▪️The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has announced an increase in Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all Rabi crops for the financial year 2024-25.
▪️The increment has been criticised by farmers’ organisations as insufficient to cover rising input costs.
Wheat
1.Wheat, a major Rabi crop,
receives a ₹150 per quintal increase in MSP.
▪️The new MSP for wheat is ₹2,275 per quintal.
2. Lentils (Masur)
The MSP for lentils has seen the highest increase compared to the previous year, with a ₹425 per quintal rise.
▪️The new MSP for lentils stands at ₹6,425 per quintal.
3. Rapeseed and Mustard
Rapeseed and mustard crops have an MSP increase of ₹200 per quintal.
▪️The new MSP for rapeseed and mustard is ₹5,650 per quintal.
🎯MQ – 9B drones🚀
▪️India is set to acquire 31 MQ-9B Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) from the United States.
▪️The agreement is projected to be finalised by February 2024, and deliveries are scheduled to commence in February 2027, marking a three-year gap after the contract is signed.
🎯Centre raises MSP for Rabi crops🌾
▪️The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has announced an increase in Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all Rabi crops for the financial year 2024-25.
▪️The increment has been criticised by farmers’ organisations as insufficient to cover rising input costs.
Wheat
1.Wheat, a major Rabi crop,
receives a ₹150 per quintal increase in MSP.
▪️The new MSP for wheat is ₹2,275 per quintal.
2. Lentils (Masur)
The MSP for lentils has seen the highest increase compared to the previous year, with a ₹425 per quintal rise.
▪️The new MSP for lentils stands at ₹6,425 per quintal.
3. Rapeseed and Mustard
Rapeseed and mustard crops have an MSP increase of ₹200 per quintal.
▪️The new MSP for rapeseed and mustard is ₹5,650 per quintal.
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20th October Current Affairs📚
🏥ICMR explores drone use for medical supply transport in Himachal Pradesh
▪️In a groundbreaking initiative to transform healthcare delivery, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is conducting a feasibility assessment in Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul and Spiti districts. This pioneering effort aims to harness the power of drones for transporting critical medical supplies, including medications, diagnostic samples, and sputum, to remote and challenging terrains.
https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/icmr-explores-drone-use-for-medical-supply-transport-in-himachal-pradesh/104572004#:~:text=In%20its%20maiden%20flight%2C%20a,20%20km%20in%2026%20minutes.
🪱Pink Bollworm Infestation Pushing North Indian Cotton Farmers to Brink of Suicide
Why is it called Bt cotton?
Insect-resistant genetically modified cotton, also known as Bt cotton, was developed using a gene from the soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt).
▪️This is the first story in a series about Pink bollworm attacks on Bt Cotton in the North Zone, comprising Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan.
Cotton crops across North Indian states, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan, are reporting a severe pink bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella) attack and even the genetically modified pest-resistant variety called Bt Cotton (Bollgard II seed) is falling prey to the pest it was created to resist. However, the insect invasion is claiming more than just the crops — the losses are pushing farmers to the brink of suicide.
https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/agriculture/cotton-curse-bt-cotton-losses-by-pink-bollworm-pushing-farmers-to-brink-of-suicide-92400#:~:text=Cotton%20crops%20across%20North%20Indian,it%20was%20created%20to%20resist.
🛰Operation Chakra 2: CBI searches 76 locations in crackdown against cyber criminals
▪️The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in India has launched a major crackdown on cyber criminals, conducting searches in 76 locations across the country. This operation, known as ‘Operation Chakra-2’, was initiated after the registration of five separate cases of cyber-enabled financial fraud, including a ₹100-crore crypto scam.
https://www.livemint.com/news/india/operation-chakra-2-cbi-searches-76-locations-in-crackdown-against-cyber-criminals-11697727404631.html
🛩Air Force to equip Su-30MKI fleet with indigenous 'Virupaaksha' radar📡
▪️The Indian Air Force [IAF] is currently under an initiative to enhance and modernize their Su-30 MKI combat aircraft fleet, which is primarily of Russian origin. Part of this upgrade is the integration of a domestically developed advanced radar system dubbed
▪️The Indian Virupaksha radar is an advanced radar system developed by the Indian Defense Research and Development Organization [DRDO]. It is primarily designed for long-range surveillance and tracking of aerial targets.
▪️The radar system is named after the Hindu deity Virupaksha, who is known as the ‘all-seeing’ or ‘all-observing’ god, symbolizing its ability to provide comprehensive situational awareness.
▪️The Virupaksha radar operates in the S-band frequency range, which allows it to detect and track a wide range of targets, including aircraft, helicopters, drones, and ballistic missiles.
https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2023/10/20/super-maneuverable-su-30-mki-gets-an-indian-all-seeing-radar/
🚍Mukhyamantri Gram Gaadi Yojna
▪️In a significant development, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren recently chaired a meeting to introduce a new public transport scheme aimed at benefiting the rural population of the state. The scheme, titled ‘Mukhyamantri Gram Gaadi Yojna,’ is set to be proposed during an upcoming Cabinet meeting for swift approval. Let’s dive into the details of this ambitious plan.
🏥ICMR explores drone use for medical supply transport in Himachal Pradesh
▪️In a groundbreaking initiative to transform healthcare delivery, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is conducting a feasibility assessment in Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul and Spiti districts. This pioneering effort aims to harness the power of drones for transporting critical medical supplies, including medications, diagnostic samples, and sputum, to remote and challenging terrains.
https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/icmr-explores-drone-use-for-medical-supply-transport-in-himachal-pradesh/104572004#:~:text=In%20its%20maiden%20flight%2C%20a,20%20km%20in%2026%20minutes.
🪱Pink Bollworm Infestation Pushing North Indian Cotton Farmers to Brink of Suicide
Why is it called Bt cotton?
Insect-resistant genetically modified cotton, also known as Bt cotton, was developed using a gene from the soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt).
▪️This is the first story in a series about Pink bollworm attacks on Bt Cotton in the North Zone, comprising Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan.
Cotton crops across North Indian states, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan, are reporting a severe pink bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella) attack and even the genetically modified pest-resistant variety called Bt Cotton (Bollgard II seed) is falling prey to the pest it was created to resist. However, the insect invasion is claiming more than just the crops — the losses are pushing farmers to the brink of suicide.
https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/agriculture/cotton-curse-bt-cotton-losses-by-pink-bollworm-pushing-farmers-to-brink-of-suicide-92400#:~:text=Cotton%20crops%20across%20North%20Indian,it%20was%20created%20to%20resist.
🛰Operation Chakra 2: CBI searches 76 locations in crackdown against cyber criminals
▪️The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in India has launched a major crackdown on cyber criminals, conducting searches in 76 locations across the country. This operation, known as ‘Operation Chakra-2’, was initiated after the registration of five separate cases of cyber-enabled financial fraud, including a ₹100-crore crypto scam.
https://www.livemint.com/news/india/operation-chakra-2-cbi-searches-76-locations-in-crackdown-against-cyber-criminals-11697727404631.html
🛩Air Force to equip Su-30MKI fleet with indigenous 'Virupaaksha' radar📡
▪️The Indian Air Force [IAF] is currently under an initiative to enhance and modernize their Su-30 MKI combat aircraft fleet, which is primarily of Russian origin. Part of this upgrade is the integration of a domestically developed advanced radar system dubbed
▪️The Indian Virupaksha radar is an advanced radar system developed by the Indian Defense Research and Development Organization [DRDO]. It is primarily designed for long-range surveillance and tracking of aerial targets.
▪️The radar system is named after the Hindu deity Virupaksha, who is known as the ‘all-seeing’ or ‘all-observing’ god, symbolizing its ability to provide comprehensive situational awareness.
▪️The Virupaksha radar operates in the S-band frequency range, which allows it to detect and track a wide range of targets, including aircraft, helicopters, drones, and ballistic missiles.
https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2023/10/20/super-maneuverable-su-30-mki-gets-an-indian-all-seeing-radar/
🚍Mukhyamantri Gram Gaadi Yojna
▪️In a significant development, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren recently chaired a meeting to introduce a new public transport scheme aimed at benefiting the rural population of the state. The scheme, titled ‘Mukhyamantri Gram Gaadi Yojna,’ is set to be proposed during an upcoming Cabinet meeting for swift approval. Let’s dive into the details of this ambitious plan.
🌾Digital Crop Survey to Begin in July 2024 as Centre Instructs States
▪️The Economics, Statistics, and Evaluation Division (ESED) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has developed comprehensive guidelines for states and Union Territories to implement agricultural production estimates using digital technology. These guidelines aim to streamline the process and improve the accuracy of crop statistics
https://krishijagran.com/news/digital-crop-survey-to-begin-in-july-2024-as-centre-instructs-states/
▪️The Economics, Statistics, and Evaluation Division (ESED) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has developed comprehensive guidelines for states and Union Territories to implement agricultural production estimates using digital technology. These guidelines aim to streamline the process and improve the accuracy of crop statistics
https://krishijagran.com/news/digital-crop-survey-to-begin-in-july-2024-as-centre-instructs-states/
With Reference to the 'Iron Dome' Israel Air Defence System
1.it's a Long Range Ground To Air Missile
2.it Used to counter only missiles and Unmanned Aerial vehicle (UAV) 3.The Iron Dome Has 'Three main system'
1.it's a Long Range Ground To Air Missile
2.it Used to counter only missiles and Unmanned Aerial vehicle (UAV) 3.The Iron Dome Has 'Three main system'
Anonymous Quiz
13%
Only one
29%
Only Two
49%
All Three
9%
None of the above
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21st October Current Affairs📚
🚀Gaganyaan Mission:
▪️Crew module of ISRO's TV-D1 test flight of Mission Gaganyaan descends using parachutes after successfully separating from the launch vehicle
https://www.livemint.com/science/news/gaganyaan-mission-launch-today-live-updates-isro-test-flight-for-astronaut-mission-sriharikota-spaceport-satish-dhawan-11697821140515.html
🚀Gaganyaan Mission:
▪️Crew module of ISRO's TV-D1 test flight of Mission Gaganyaan descends using parachutes after successfully separating from the launch vehicle
https://www.livemint.com/science/news/gaganyaan-mission-launch-today-live-updates-isro-test-flight-for-astronaut-mission-sriharikota-spaceport-satish-dhawan-11697821140515.html
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21st October Current Affairs📚
🚄🚊Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS)
▪️PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the priority section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor at Sahibabad Rapid Railway Station in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
▪️He also flagged off the Namo Bharat Rapid X train connecting Sahibabad to Duhai Depot, marking the launch of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) in India. The train will have an operational speed of 160 km per hour.
▪️It is the country’s first semi-high-speed regional rail service
🚄🚊Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS)
▪️PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the priority section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor at Sahibabad Rapid Railway Station in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
▪️He also flagged off the Namo Bharat Rapid X train connecting Sahibabad to Duhai Depot, marking the launch of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) in India. The train will have an operational speed of 160 km per hour.
▪️It is the country’s first semi-high-speed regional rail service
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Current Affairs | GK | Quiz | MCQ's|
Israel used its Iron Dome air defence system in recent violent clashes over Jerusalem.
Key Points
About:
🎯It is a short-range, ground-to-air, air defence system that includes a radar and Tamir interceptor missiles that track and neutralise any rockets or missiles aimed at Israeli targets.
🎯It is used for countering rockets, artillery & mortars as well as aircraft, helicopters and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV).
🎯It is capable of being used in all weather conditions, including during the day and night.
It was developed by the state-run Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries and was deployed in 2011.
Rafael claims a success rate of over 90%, with more than 2,000 interceptions, however experts agree the success rate is over 80%.
It can protect deployed and manoeuvring forces, as well as the Forward Operating Base (FOB) and urban areas, against a wide range of indirect and aerial threats.
Components:
🎯The Iron Dome has three main systems that work together to provide a shield over the area where it is deployed which are:
Radar: It has a detection and tracking radar to spot any incoming threats.
Weapon Control: It has a battle management and weapon control system (BMC),
Missile Fire: It also has a missile firing unit. The BMC basically liaises between the radar and the interceptor missile.
Key Points
About:
🎯It is a short-range, ground-to-air, air defence system that includes a radar and Tamir interceptor missiles that track and neutralise any rockets or missiles aimed at Israeli targets.
🎯It is used for countering rockets, artillery & mortars as well as aircraft, helicopters and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV).
🎯It is capable of being used in all weather conditions, including during the day and night.
It was developed by the state-run Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries and was deployed in 2011.
Rafael claims a success rate of over 90%, with more than 2,000 interceptions, however experts agree the success rate is over 80%.
It can protect deployed and manoeuvring forces, as well as the Forward Operating Base (FOB) and urban areas, against a wide range of indirect and aerial threats.
Components:
🎯The Iron Dome has three main systems that work together to provide a shield over the area where it is deployed which are:
Radar: It has a detection and tracking radar to spot any incoming threats.
Weapon Control: It has a battle management and weapon control system (BMC),
Missile Fire: It also has a missile firing unit. The BMC basically liaises between the radar and the interceptor missile.
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24th October Current Affairs📚
🇮🇳India to Host “Bharat Tex 2024”
◽️In a monumental initiative, India’s textile industry, in partnership with industry bodies, is gearing up to host “Bharat Tex 2024,” to be as the world’s largest textiles event. Scheduled from February 26 to February 29, 2024, in New Delhi, this mega exhibition signifies India’s ambition to become a global textile powerhouse, marked by innovation, collaboration, and the “Make in India” ethos . Bharat Tex 2024” embodies India’s 5F vision, spanning Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign. It underscores India’s preparedness to compete globally in the textile sector, manufacturing products not only for domestic consumption but also for the world.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/garments-/-textiles/india-to-host-the-worlds-largest-textiles-event-bharat-tex-2024/articleshow/104607510.cms
🧵Kasturi Cotton Bharat’ Initiative
◽️The birth of ‘Kasturi Cotton Bharat’ can be traced back to World Cotton Day, celebrated on October 7th. The Ministry of Textiles introduced the brand with a logo symbolizing qualities such as whiteness, softness, purity, lustre, and Indianness. Subsequently, an MoU was signed on December 15, 2022, between the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) and TEXPROCIL, representing the textile industry, formalizing a mission-driven strategy for promoting Kasturi Cotton Bharat.
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1969673
🗻⛰Restoring the ecological health of the Himalayas
The Supreme Court of India ⚖️ has asked the Union government to suggest a way forward regarding the carrying capacity of the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) in light of the recent disasters. The government has proposed a committee to assess the carrying capacity of all 13 Himalayan states and union territories. The focus should be on sustainable development that covers the broader dimensions of carrying capacity and involves people-centric processes.
🎯Carrying Capacity
Carrying capacity refers to the maximum population size that an ecosystem or environment can sustainably support over a specific time period without causing significant degradation or harm to its natural resources and overall health.
This is crucial to ensure long-term sustainability and balancing human activities with the preservation of natural ecosystems.
🎯Some government schemes and initiatives that aim to restore the ecological health of the Himalayas include:
National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem (2010)
Indian Himalayas Climate Adaptation Programme
Secure Himalaya Project
Guidelines on 'Carrying Capacity in the IHR' circulated on January 30, 2020
Sustainable hydropower projects
Sustainable tourism
💵💸EU calls for Global Minimum Tax on billionaires
◽️The European Union Tax Observatory’s ‘Global Tax Evasion Report 2024’ highlights tax evasion by billionaires, enabling them to effectively pay tax rates as low as 0% to 0.5% of their wealth. The report calls for a global minimum tax on billionaires, set at 2% of their wealth, to combat evasion and generate an estimated $250 billion from fewer than 3,000 individuals.
◽️According to the research group at the Paris School of Economics, if the tax were imposed, it would represent less than 2% of the nearly $13 trillion in wealth controlled by the 2,700 richest individuals on the planet.
Read more at:
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/eu-tax-observatory-urges-global-minimum-tax-on-billionaires-to-combat-evasion-and-raise-250-billion-annually/articleshow/104659858.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst
🇮🇳India to Host “Bharat Tex 2024”
◽️In a monumental initiative, India’s textile industry, in partnership with industry bodies, is gearing up to host “Bharat Tex 2024,” to be as the world’s largest textiles event. Scheduled from February 26 to February 29, 2024, in New Delhi, this mega exhibition signifies India’s ambition to become a global textile powerhouse, marked by innovation, collaboration, and the “Make in India” ethos . Bharat Tex 2024” embodies India’s 5F vision, spanning Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign. It underscores India’s preparedness to compete globally in the textile sector, manufacturing products not only for domestic consumption but also for the world.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/garments-/-textiles/india-to-host-the-worlds-largest-textiles-event-bharat-tex-2024/articleshow/104607510.cms
🧵Kasturi Cotton Bharat’ Initiative
◽️The birth of ‘Kasturi Cotton Bharat’ can be traced back to World Cotton Day, celebrated on October 7th. The Ministry of Textiles introduced the brand with a logo symbolizing qualities such as whiteness, softness, purity, lustre, and Indianness. Subsequently, an MoU was signed on December 15, 2022, between the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) and TEXPROCIL, representing the textile industry, formalizing a mission-driven strategy for promoting Kasturi Cotton Bharat.
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1969673
🗻⛰Restoring the ecological health of the Himalayas
The Supreme Court of India ⚖️ has asked the Union government to suggest a way forward regarding the carrying capacity of the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) in light of the recent disasters. The government has proposed a committee to assess the carrying capacity of all 13 Himalayan states and union territories. The focus should be on sustainable development that covers the broader dimensions of carrying capacity and involves people-centric processes.
🎯Carrying Capacity
Carrying capacity refers to the maximum population size that an ecosystem or environment can sustainably support over a specific time period without causing significant degradation or harm to its natural resources and overall health.
This is crucial to ensure long-term sustainability and balancing human activities with the preservation of natural ecosystems.
🎯Some government schemes and initiatives that aim to restore the ecological health of the Himalayas include:
National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem (2010)
Indian Himalayas Climate Adaptation Programme
Secure Himalaya Project
Guidelines on 'Carrying Capacity in the IHR' circulated on January 30, 2020
Sustainable hydropower projects
Sustainable tourism
💵💸EU calls for Global Minimum Tax on billionaires
◽️The European Union Tax Observatory’s ‘Global Tax Evasion Report 2024’ highlights tax evasion by billionaires, enabling them to effectively pay tax rates as low as 0% to 0.5% of their wealth. The report calls for a global minimum tax on billionaires, set at 2% of their wealth, to combat evasion and generate an estimated $250 billion from fewer than 3,000 individuals.
◽️According to the research group at the Paris School of Economics, if the tax were imposed, it would represent less than 2% of the nearly $13 trillion in wealth controlled by the 2,700 richest individuals on the planet.
Read more at:
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/eu-tax-observatory-urges-global-minimum-tax-on-billionaires-to-combat-evasion-and-raise-250-billion-annually/articleshow/104659858.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst
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Which institution released the ‘High Cost of Cheap Water’ Report’?
Anonymous Quiz
14%
UNEP
25%
NITI Aayog
46%
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
15%
Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)
Current Affairs | GK | Quiz | MCQ's|
Which institution released the ‘High Cost of Cheap Water’ Report’?
On the occasion of World Food Day, which falls on October 16th, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) unveiled a report titled “The High Cost of Cheap Water.”
The recently published report warns that a growing global water crisis poses a threat to economic value, food security, and sustainability, with an estimated $58 trillion at risk.
The recently published report warns that a growing global water crisis poses a threat to economic value, food security, and sustainability, with an estimated $58 trillion at risk.
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25th October Current Affairs📚
🔋Tata Power EV Charging Solutions Limited (TPEVCSL) has signed a MoU with the Assam government to boost the EV charging network.
➨ This collaboration aims to bring the ease of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to the urban landscape of Guwahati.
▪️Assam
CM - Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma
➨Dibru Saikhowa National Park
➨ Akashiganga Waterfalls
➨ Kakochang Waterfall
➨ Chapanala Waterfalls
➨Kaziranga National Park
➨Nameri National Park
➨Manas National Park
Declared as 🇮🇳’s 1st #DarkSky Reserve, light pollution in the region is minimized for astronomy🔭.
The Union Territory of Ladakh will host India’s first Dark Sky Reserve (DSR) which will be set up in the Hanle area. The Dark Sky Reserve is being built as a part of Ladakh’s high-altitude Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary.
Hanle Ladakh Observatory
A tripartite MoU was signed among the UT administration, LAHDC (Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council), Leh and the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru for launching the Dark Space Reserve.
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru are providing support for the facility. The IIA already manages the Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) complex in Hanle, Ladakh.
🔭Why Ladakh was chosen for Dark Sky Reserve?
Hanle, Ladakh is best suited for the project as it is located in Ladakh’s cold desert region with clear sky and dry weather conditions throughout the year and away from human disturbance.
Hanle is situated at an altitude of about 4500 metres above the mean sea level to the north of the Western Himalayas.
The cloudless skies and low atmospheric water vapour make it one of the best sites in the world for optical, infrared, sub-millimetre and millimetre wavelengths.
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/first-dark-sky-reserve-ladakh-7974532/
🇮🇳🇲🇾Exercise Harimau Shakti 2023
The Indian and Malaysian armies have kicked off their joint bilateral training exercise, known as “Exercise Harimau Shakti 2023,” at Umroi Cantonment. This collaborative effort between the two nations seeks to strengthen their military capabilities and deepen the bonds of friendship.
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1970076
🛩🛫Air Marshal Sadhna S Nair
Air Marshal Sadhna S Nair has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the second woman officer from the medical branch of the Indian Air Force (IAF) to attain the esteemed rank of Air Marshal. This achievement marks a significant moment in the history of the IAF and showcases the dedication and prowess of women in the military.
🔋Tata Power EV Charging Solutions Limited (TPEVCSL) has signed a MoU with the Assam government to boost the EV charging network.
➨ This collaboration aims to bring the ease of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to the urban landscape of Guwahati.
▪️Assam
CM - Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma
➨Dibru Saikhowa National Park
➨ Akashiganga Waterfalls
➨ Kakochang Waterfall
➨ Chapanala Waterfalls
➨Kaziranga National Park
➨Nameri National Park
➨Manas National Park
Declared as 🇮🇳’s 1st #DarkSky Reserve, light pollution in the region is minimized for astronomy🔭.
The Union Territory of Ladakh will host India’s first Dark Sky Reserve (DSR) which will be set up in the Hanle area. The Dark Sky Reserve is being built as a part of Ladakh’s high-altitude Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary.
Hanle Ladakh Observatory
A tripartite MoU was signed among the UT administration, LAHDC (Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council), Leh and the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru for launching the Dark Space Reserve.
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru are providing support for the facility. The IIA already manages the Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) complex in Hanle, Ladakh.
🔭Why Ladakh was chosen for Dark Sky Reserve?
Hanle, Ladakh is best suited for the project as it is located in Ladakh’s cold desert region with clear sky and dry weather conditions throughout the year and away from human disturbance.
Hanle is situated at an altitude of about 4500 metres above the mean sea level to the north of the Western Himalayas.
The cloudless skies and low atmospheric water vapour make it one of the best sites in the world for optical, infrared, sub-millimetre and millimetre wavelengths.
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/first-dark-sky-reserve-ladakh-7974532/
🇮🇳🇲🇾Exercise Harimau Shakti 2023
The Indian and Malaysian armies have kicked off their joint bilateral training exercise, known as “Exercise Harimau Shakti 2023,” at Umroi Cantonment. This collaborative effort between the two nations seeks to strengthen their military capabilities and deepen the bonds of friendship.
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1970076
🛩🛫Air Marshal Sadhna S Nair
Air Marshal Sadhna S Nair has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the second woman officer from the medical branch of the Indian Air Force (IAF) to attain the esteemed rank of Air Marshal. This achievement marks a significant moment in the history of the IAF and showcases the dedication and prowess of women in the military.
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26th October Current Affairs📚
🌌🌌NASA’s Roman Space Telescope🔭
NASA is preparing to embark on a remarkable journey into the depths of our Milky Way Galaxy using the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. This advanced telescope will scan the vast expanse of space, searching for subtle signals and telltale flickers that could unlock secrets about the cosmos and transform our understanding of the universe.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/nasas-roman-space-telescope-will-launch-in-2027-heres-how-scientists-are-getting-ready/ar-AA1inQJU
📡Vimarsh-2023
A national hackathon named “Vimarsh-2023” has been unveiled with the goal of identifying innovative tools to ensure the secure utilization of 5G technology by law enforcement agencies during sensitive operations. The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) initiated the hackathon, which is a significant step towards enhancing the capabilities of police forces.
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1970944
🌌The FLAMINGO project
▪️The ambitious project embarked on a series of computer simulations, carefully tracking the formation of structures in dark matter, ordinary matter, and neutrinos. The calibration of galactic winds, a significant factor in these simulations, was accomplished through machine learning. By comparing diverse simulations of relatively small volumes with observed galaxy masses and gas distributions in galaxy clusters, the scientists achieved a more accurate representation of these astrophysical processes.
▪️The FLAMINGO project leveraged a supercomputer to execute these simulations across varying cosmic volumes and resolutions. Notably, the most extensive simulation involved an astonishing 300 billion resolution elements, each akin to the mass of a small galaxy, within a cubic volume spanning ten billion light years. This achievement is considered the most extensive cosmological computer simulation that includes ordinary matter.
https://interestingengineering.com/science/computer-simulation-universes-matter-mystery
💧Union cabinet approves Rs 2,584 crore Jamrani dam
▪️The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved inclusion of Jamrani Dam Multipurpose Project of Uttarakhand under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana-Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (PMKSY-AIBP) of Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation.
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1970774
🇮🇱🇵🇸Israel used white phosphorus bombs in Gaza💣
▪️White phosphorus is a highly inflammable chemical substance which is dispersed in artillery shells, bombs and rockets and ignites when exposed to oxygen. While not classified as a chemical weapon, it causes severe burns, often down to the bone, and can reignite when exposed to oxygen.
▪️White Prosphorus:-White phosphorus is considered an incendiary weapon, primarily designed to set fire to objects or cause burn injuries through the action of flame, heat, or a chemical reaction of a substance delivered on the target.White phosphorus munitions are intended for illuminating and creating smoke screens, with incendiary effects being secondary or unintentional.
https://www.cnbctv18.com/world/israel-used-white-phosphorus-bombs-in-gaza-says-human-rights-watch-what-is-it-and-why-is-it-illegal-18045441.htm
🌌🌌NASA’s Roman Space Telescope🔭
NASA is preparing to embark on a remarkable journey into the depths of our Milky Way Galaxy using the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. This advanced telescope will scan the vast expanse of space, searching for subtle signals and telltale flickers that could unlock secrets about the cosmos and transform our understanding of the universe.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/nasas-roman-space-telescope-will-launch-in-2027-heres-how-scientists-are-getting-ready/ar-AA1inQJU
📡Vimarsh-2023
A national hackathon named “Vimarsh-2023” has been unveiled with the goal of identifying innovative tools to ensure the secure utilization of 5G technology by law enforcement agencies during sensitive operations. The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) initiated the hackathon, which is a significant step towards enhancing the capabilities of police forces.
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1970944
🌌The FLAMINGO project
▪️The ambitious project embarked on a series of computer simulations, carefully tracking the formation of structures in dark matter, ordinary matter, and neutrinos. The calibration of galactic winds, a significant factor in these simulations, was accomplished through machine learning. By comparing diverse simulations of relatively small volumes with observed galaxy masses and gas distributions in galaxy clusters, the scientists achieved a more accurate representation of these astrophysical processes.
▪️The FLAMINGO project leveraged a supercomputer to execute these simulations across varying cosmic volumes and resolutions. Notably, the most extensive simulation involved an astonishing 300 billion resolution elements, each akin to the mass of a small galaxy, within a cubic volume spanning ten billion light years. This achievement is considered the most extensive cosmological computer simulation that includes ordinary matter.
https://interestingengineering.com/science/computer-simulation-universes-matter-mystery
💧Union cabinet approves Rs 2,584 crore Jamrani dam
▪️The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved inclusion of Jamrani Dam Multipurpose Project of Uttarakhand under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana-Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (PMKSY-AIBP) of Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation.
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1970774
🇮🇱🇵🇸Israel used white phosphorus bombs in Gaza💣
▪️White phosphorus is a highly inflammable chemical substance which is dispersed in artillery shells, bombs and rockets and ignites when exposed to oxygen. While not classified as a chemical weapon, it causes severe burns, often down to the bone, and can reignite when exposed to oxygen.
▪️White Prosphorus:-White phosphorus is considered an incendiary weapon, primarily designed to set fire to objects or cause burn injuries through the action of flame, heat, or a chemical reaction of a substance delivered on the target.White phosphorus munitions are intended for illuminating and creating smoke screens, with incendiary effects being secondary or unintentional.
https://www.cnbctv18.com/world/israel-used-white-phosphorus-bombs-in-gaza-says-human-rights-watch-what-is-it-and-why-is-it-illegal-18045441.htm
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