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Report on Road Accidents
- Prepared by the World Bank & Save Life Foundation (NGO).
Key features:
- India accounts for 11% of the global death in road accidents
- highest in the world.
- India accounts for about 4.5 lakh road crashes per annum, in which 1.5 lakh people die.
- India witnessing 53 road crashes every hour; killing 1 person every 4 minutes.
- Crash costs are estimated at 3.14% of India’s Gross Domestic Product.
Report on Road Accidents
- Prepared by the World Bank & Save Life Foundation (NGO).
Key features:
- India accounts for 11% of the global death in road accidents
- highest in the world.
- India accounts for about 4.5 lakh road crashes per annum, in which 1.5 lakh people die.
- India witnessing 53 road crashes every hour; killing 1 person every 4 minutes.
- Crash costs are estimated at 3.14% of India’s Gross Domestic Product.
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Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021
Aim: to create a facilitative framework for creation of the official digital currency.
- Issued by the Reserve Bank of India.
Key features:
1. It also prohibits private cryptocurrencies in India.
2. It allows to promote the underlying technology of cryptocurrency and its uses.
3. The bill was brought as the regulatory bodies like the RBI and SEBI
4. It does not have any legal framework to directly regulate cryptocurrencies.
5. These are not currencies, assets, securities or commodities issued by identifiable users.
Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021
Aim: to create a facilitative framework for creation of the official digital currency.
- Issued by the Reserve Bank of India.
Key features:
1. It also prohibits private cryptocurrencies in India.
2. It allows to promote the underlying technology of cryptocurrency and its uses.
3. The bill was brought as the regulatory bodies like the RBI and SEBI
4. It does not have any legal framework to directly regulate cryptocurrencies.
5. These are not currencies, assets, securities or commodities issued by identifiable users.
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L-SRSAM Missile System
- Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile
- launched by DRDO
- Developed by
1. DRDO
2. Research Centre Imarat
3. Pune-based Research and Development Establishment.
Significance:
1. a force multiplier for the Indian Navy.
2. it would neutralize various aerial threats at close ranges including sea-skimming targets.
L-SRSAM Missile System
- Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile
- launched by DRDO
- Developed by
1. DRDO
2. Research Centre Imarat
3. Pune-based Research and Development Establishment.
Significance:
1. a force multiplier for the Indian Navy.
2. it would neutralize various aerial threats at close ranges including sea-skimming targets.
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Progress MS-16 Cargo Ship
- News: This ship has delivered water, propellant and other supplies to the International Space Station
- It is an unmanned Russian cargo ship
- Launched by Russian Space Agency, Roscosmos.
Progress MS-16 Cargo Ship
- News: This ship has delivered water, propellant and other supplies to the International Space Station
- It is an unmanned Russian cargo ship
- Launched by Russian Space Agency, Roscosmos.
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Tree City Status to Hyderabad
- Hyderabad city has the ‘Tree Cities of the World’ status
- Given by the Arbor Day Foundation jointly with the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation.
- It is the only city in India to have been selected for this recognition
- On the basis of its commitment to growing and maintaining urban and community forestry.
- Hyderabad applied for this recognition
- State government’s Haritha Haram programme and its initiative for the Urban Forest Parks.
Tree City Status to Hyderabad
- Hyderabad city has the ‘Tree Cities of the World’ status
- Given by the Arbor Day Foundation jointly with the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation.
- It is the only city in India to have been selected for this recognition
- On the basis of its commitment to growing and maintaining urban and community forestry.
- Hyderabad applied for this recognition
- State government’s Haritha Haram programme and its initiative for the Urban Forest Parks.
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National Urban Digital Mission
- Launched by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
Key Features:
1. create a shared digital infrastructure for urban India
2. work across the three pillars of people, process, and platform
3. Provide holistic support to cities and towns.
4. will create a shared digital infrastructure that can consolidate digital initiatives.
5.citizen-centric, principles-based and ecosystem-driven approach
6. urban governance and service delivery in 2022 cities by 2022
7. Across all cities and towns in India till 2024
National Urban Digital Mission
- Launched by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
Key Features:
1. create a shared digital infrastructure for urban India
2. work across the three pillars of people, process, and platform
3. Provide holistic support to cities and towns.
4. will create a shared digital infrastructure that can consolidate digital initiatives.
5.citizen-centric, principles-based and ecosystem-driven approach
6. urban governance and service delivery in 2022 cities by 2022
7. Across all cities and towns in India till 2024
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SmartCode Platform
- It enables all ecosystem stakeholders to contribute to a repository of open-source code
- Useful for for various solutions and applications
- For urban governance.
Significance:
1.It addresses the challenges that Urban Local Bodies face in digital applications
2. limiting costs to those involved with customising the code
3. developing a locally-relevant solution.
SmartCode Platform
- It enables all ecosystem stakeholders to contribute to a repository of open-source code
- Useful for for various solutions and applications
- For urban governance.
Significance:
1.It addresses the challenges that Urban Local Bodies face in digital applications
2. limiting costs to those involved with customising the code
3. developing a locally-relevant solution.
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India Urban Data Exchange
- It is an open-source software platform
- Developed by the Smart Cities Mission and the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru.
Key Features:
1. It facilitates secure exchange of Smart City data amongst data platforms
2. 3rd party authenticated and sources.
3. It serves as an interface for data providers and data users to share, request, and access datasets.
4. will scale up to uniform sharing between data producers and data consumers
India Urban Data Exchange
- It is an open-source software platform
- Developed by the Smart Cities Mission and the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru.
Key Features:
1. It facilitates secure exchange of Smart City data amongst data platforms
2. 3rd party authenticated and sources.
3. It serves as an interface for data providers and data users to share, request, and access datasets.
4. will scale up to uniform sharing between data producers and data consumers
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BRICS India 2021
- India hosts BRICS Finance and Central Bank Deputies Meeting. - It is the first meeting on the BRICS under India Chairship in 2021.
- Theme “BRICS@15: Intra-BRICS Cooperation”.
- India’s approach is focused on strengthening collaboration through Continuity.
BRICS India 2021
- India hosts BRICS Finance and Central Bank Deputies Meeting. - It is the first meeting on the BRICS under India Chairship in 2021.
- Theme “BRICS@15: Intra-BRICS Cooperation”.
- India’s approach is focused on strengthening collaboration through Continuity.
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Production Linked Incentive Scheme
- The Union Cabinet approved the PLI Scheme
- It is for the pharmaceuticals and IT hardware sectors.
- PLI scheme for pharmaceuticals will be for 9 years (2020 to 29)
- PLI scheme for IT hardware will be for 4 years.
Production Linked Incentive Scheme
- The Union Cabinet approved the PLI Scheme
- It is for the pharmaceuticals and IT hardware sectors.
- PLI scheme for pharmaceuticals will be for 9 years (2020 to 29)
- PLI scheme for IT hardware will be for 4 years.
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City Innovation Exchange
- Launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
- Design-test-deliver on solutions to pressing urban challenges.
- Citizen Organisations-Academia-Businesses-Government
- to co-create for the future of Urban India in a transparent and sustainable manner.
Significance:
- will ease the discovery, design & validation of solutions
- through a user centric process
will reduce barriers for innovators
- cities to discover fitting solutions.
- It will help in the flow of ideas ‘outside in and inside out’
- enhancing the skills and capacity required for smart urban governance.
City Innovation Exchange
- Launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
- Design-test-deliver on solutions to pressing urban challenges.
- Citizen Organisations-Academia-Businesses-Government
- to co-create for the future of Urban India in a transparent and sustainable manner.
Significance:
- will ease the discovery, design & validation of solutions
- through a user centric process
will reduce barriers for innovators
- cities to discover fitting solutions.
- It will help in the flow of ideas ‘outside in and inside out’
- enhancing the skills and capacity required for smart urban governance.
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Swachh Iconic Places (SIP)
News: Ministry of Jal Shakti has selected 12 iconic sites.
SIP comes under Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen
Sites - Ajanta Caves, Sanchi Stupa, Kumbhalgarh Fort, Jaisalmer Fort, Sun Temple, Ramdevra, Golconda Fort, Chandigarh Rock Garden, Dal Lake, Mathura Banke Bihari Temple, Agra Fort, Bengal Kalighat Temple.
- Aim: enhancing the experience of visitors by improving the sanitation and cleanliness standards at and around the sites.
- It is coordinated by the:
1. Department of Drinking Water 2.Sanitation Ministry of Jal Shakti
3. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
4. Tourism Ministry
5. Ministry of Culture and the concerned State/UT governments.
Swachh Iconic Places (SIP)
News: Ministry of Jal Shakti has selected 12 iconic sites.
SIP comes under Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen
Sites - Ajanta Caves, Sanchi Stupa, Kumbhalgarh Fort, Jaisalmer Fort, Sun Temple, Ramdevra, Golconda Fort, Chandigarh Rock Garden, Dal Lake, Mathura Banke Bihari Temple, Agra Fort, Bengal Kalighat Temple.
- Aim: enhancing the experience of visitors by improving the sanitation and cleanliness standards at and around the sites.
- It is coordinated by the:
1. Department of Drinking Water 2.Sanitation Ministry of Jal Shakti
3. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
4. Tourism Ministry
5. Ministry of Culture and the concerned State/UT governments.
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Cadmium doped Silver Antimony Telluride
- Founded by Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research.
- This new material called Cadmium doped Silver Antimony Telluride (AgSbTe2)
Features:
- This material can efficiently convert waste heat to electricity
- It has 3 seemingly different properties –
1. high electrical conductivity of metals
2. high thermoelectric sensitivity of semiconductors
3. low thermal conductivity of glasses.
4. No lead in this new material, it can be used for mass-market applications.
Cadmium doped Silver Antimony Telluride
- Founded by Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research.
- This new material called Cadmium doped Silver Antimony Telluride (AgSbTe2)
Features:
- This material can efficiently convert waste heat to electricity
- It has 3 seemingly different properties –
1. high electrical conductivity of metals
2. high thermoelectric sensitivity of semiconductors
3. low thermal conductivity of glasses.
4. No lead in this new material, it can be used for mass-market applications.
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E-Daakhil Portal
- For online redressal of consumer grievances
- It is now operational in 15 States/UTs.
Developed by National Informatics Centre
launched by National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC) in 2020.
Significance:
1.It empowers the consumers to file the consumer complaints and payment of requisite fees online.
2. facilitates the consumer commissions to scrutinize the complaints online
3. accept, reject or forward the complaint to the concerned commission for further processing.
4. facilitate the rural consumers for e-filing
5. it has been decided to integrate the Common Service Centres
E-Daakhil Portal
- For online redressal of consumer grievances
- It is now operational in 15 States/UTs.
Developed by National Informatics Centre
launched by National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC) in 2020.
Significance:
1.It empowers the consumers to file the consumer complaints and payment of requisite fees online.
2. facilitates the consumer commissions to scrutinize the complaints online
3. accept, reject or forward the complaint to the concerned commission for further processing.
4. facilitate the rural consumers for e-filing
5. it has been decided to integrate the Common Service Centres
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Chandrayaan-3
- Chandrayaan-3 is likely to be
- launched in 2022
- ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 is India's third mission to Moon.
- Aim: to make a soft-landing in the Lunar South Pole’s Aitken basin.
- It will consist of only a lander and rover, as the orbiter of Chandrayaan-2 is still functioning and providing data.
Chandrayaan-3
- Chandrayaan-3 is likely to be
- launched in 2022
- ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 is India's third mission to Moon.
- Aim: to make a soft-landing in the Lunar South Pole’s Aitken basin.
- It will consist of only a lander and rover, as the orbiter of Chandrayaan-2 is still functioning and providing data.
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Gaganyaan
- ISRO is targeting December, 2021 to launch the unmanned test mission of Gaganyaan project.
- ISRO’s Gaganyaan is India's first manned space mission.
- It envisages sending three Indians to space by 2022.
key features:
1. Four pilots have been selected for the mission
2. They are undergoing training in Russia.
3. It will involve Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle GSLV Mark III rocket
4. A modified upper stage compatible with a crew module and crew escape system.
Gaganyaan
- ISRO is targeting December, 2021 to launch the unmanned test mission of Gaganyaan project.
- ISRO’s Gaganyaan is India's first manned space mission.
- It envisages sending three Indians to space by 2022.
key features:
1. Four pilots have been selected for the mission
2. They are undergoing training in Russia.
3. It will involve Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle GSLV Mark III rocket
4. A modified upper stage compatible with a crew module and crew escape system.
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Dekho ApnaDesh Campaign
- Initiated by the Ministry of Tourism
- Released the content of the pledge during a function on Mygov platform.
- It promotes domestic tourism in India
- Aim: To enhance tourist footfalls in places of tourist interest - to develop local economy.
- Tourism Ministry organised webinars on the overall theme of 'DekhoApnaDesh'.
- Objective of the webinars - To create awareness, provide and in-depth knowledge on and promote several tourism destinations in India.
Dekho ApnaDesh Campaign
- Initiated by the Ministry of Tourism
- Released the content of the pledge during a function on Mygov platform.
- It promotes domestic tourism in India
- Aim: To enhance tourist footfalls in places of tourist interest - to develop local economy.
- Tourism Ministry organised webinars on the overall theme of 'DekhoApnaDesh'.
- Objective of the webinars - To create awareness, provide and in-depth knowledge on and promote several tourism destinations in India.
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Etikoppaka Bommalu
- Etikoppaka is a small village on the banks of the river Varaha in Vishakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh.
- Etikoppaka Bommalu (or Etikoppaka toys), which have Geographical Indication (GI) Tag
- These are the toys made of soft wood in this region.
- They are also called as lacquer toys because of application of Turned Wood Lacquer Coating.
- They are coloured with natural dyes derived from seeds, lacquer, bark, roots and leaves.
Etikoppaka Bommalu
- Etikoppaka is a small village on the banks of the river Varaha in Vishakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh.
- Etikoppaka Bommalu (or Etikoppaka toys), which have Geographical Indication (GI) Tag
- These are the toys made of soft wood in this region.
- They are also called as lacquer toys because of application of Turned Wood Lacquer Coating.
- They are coloured with natural dyes derived from seeds, lacquer, bark, roots and leaves.
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Nirmal Art
- Nirmal Art is 400-year-old rich tradition
- It encompasses wood toys and attractive duco paintings as well as furniture.
- This traditional art has a geographical indication tag.
- Nirmal wooden toys are exclusively made in Nirmal town in Adilabad district of Telangana.
- Rajasthan’s Naqqash families,brought this art to Nirmal.
- It flourished due to the legacy of Hyderabad Nizam.
- These toys were made of finely carved softwood called Ponki chekka or white sander.
- They are even painted in enamel colours.
Nirmal Art
- Nirmal Art is 400-year-old rich tradition
- It encompasses wood toys and attractive duco paintings as well as furniture.
- This traditional art has a geographical indication tag.
- Nirmal wooden toys are exclusively made in Nirmal town in Adilabad district of Telangana.
- Rajasthan’s Naqqash families,brought this art to Nirmal.
- It flourished due to the legacy of Hyderabad Nizam.
- These toys were made of finely carved softwood called Ponki chekka or white sander.
- They are even painted in enamel colours.
#MainsFodder #PT2021
Swachhta Saarthi Fellowships
- Launched by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA)
- This fellowship comes under the “Waste to Wealth” Mission.
- This mission is one of the 9 national missions of the PM’s Science, Technology, and Innovation Advisory Council.
- There are three categories of awards under this fellowship
1. School students from 9th to 12th standards
2. College students (UG, PG, Research students)
3. Citizens working in the community.
- It recognizes people engaged in tackling the challenge of waste management, scientifically and sustainably.
Significance:
1. It will empower young students and innovators as Swachhta Saarthis
2. implement actions to reduce waste for a greener planet.
Swachhta Saarthi Fellowships
- Launched by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA)
- This fellowship comes under the “Waste to Wealth” Mission.
- This mission is one of the 9 national missions of the PM’s Science, Technology, and Innovation Advisory Council.
- There are three categories of awards under this fellowship
1. School students from 9th to 12th standards
2. College students (UG, PG, Research students)
3. Citizens working in the community.
- It recognizes people engaged in tackling the challenge of waste management, scientifically and sustainably.
Significance:
1. It will empower young students and innovators as Swachhta Saarthis
2. implement actions to reduce waste for a greener planet.
#MainsFodder #PT2021
Land Ports Authority of India
- LPAI celebrated its 9th Foundation Day at its headquarters in New Delhi.
- LPAI is a statutory body established under Land Ports Authority of India Act, 2010.
Role:
- It develops, sanitizes and manages the facilities for cross-
border movement
- It includes movements of passengers and goods along the international borders of India.
- Integrated Check Posts (ICPs) on the border.
- Manage various activities like infrastructure facilities, communication, security, etc.
- It can regulate and control the movement of vehicles, people and goods.
- It can develop and provide consultancy, construction or management services.
Land Ports Authority of India
- LPAI celebrated its 9th Foundation Day at its headquarters in New Delhi.
- LPAI is a statutory body established under Land Ports Authority of India Act, 2010.
Role:
- It develops, sanitizes and manages the facilities for cross-
border movement
- It includes movements of passengers and goods along the international borders of India.
- Integrated Check Posts (ICPs) on the border.
- Manage various activities like infrastructure facilities, communication, security, etc.
- It can regulate and control the movement of vehicles, people and goods.
- It can develop and provide consultancy, construction or management services.