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Katkari
-It is a Scheduled Tribe belonging to the state of Maharashtra.
- They are bilingual, speaking the Katkari language, a dialect of the Marathi-Konkani languages and Marathi
- Katkari has been designated a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG)
- They were listed as forest-dwelling people by the British Raj under the Criminal Tribes Act of 1871, a stigma that continues to this day.
Katkari
-It is a Scheduled Tribe belonging to the state of Maharashtra.
- They are bilingual, speaking the Katkari language, a dialect of the Marathi-Konkani languages and Marathi
- Katkari has been designated a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG)
- They were listed as forest-dwelling people by the British Raj under the Criminal Tribes Act of 1871, a stigma that continues to this day.
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Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups(PVTGs)
- Tribal communities who have declining or stagnant population, low level of literacy, pre-agricultural level of technology and are economically backward.
- They generally inhabit remote localities having poor infrastructure and administrative support.
- These groups are among the most vulnerable section of our society as they are few in numbers, have not attained any significant level of social and economic development.
- 75 such groups have been identified and categorized as PVTGs by Ministry of Home Affairs.
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups(PVTGs)
- Tribal communities who have declining or stagnant population, low level of literacy, pre-agricultural level of technology and are economically backward.
- They generally inhabit remote localities having poor infrastructure and administrative support.
- These groups are among the most vulnerable section of our society as they are few in numbers, have not attained any significant level of social and economic development.
- 75 such groups have been identified and categorized as PVTGs by Ministry of Home Affairs.
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#2MinRead #Art_n_culture
Pattachitra
- It is a traditional cloth-based scroll painting of Odisha and West Bengal.
- It is an ancient art form.
- Name evolved from the
Sanskrit words patta(cloth), and chitra(picture)
- Paintings are based on Hindu
mythology.
- Odisha style is inspired by Jagannath and Vaishnava sect.
West Bengal art is mostly inspired by Shaktism.
- Natural colours are extensively employed.
Pattachitra
- It is a traditional cloth-based scroll painting of Odisha and West Bengal.
- It is an ancient art form.
- Name evolved from the
Sanskrit words patta(cloth), and chitra(picture)
- Paintings are based on Hindu
mythology.
- Odisha style is inspired by Jagannath and Vaishnava sect.
West Bengal art is mostly inspired by Shaktism.
- Natural colours are extensively employed.
#Govt_Initiative #2MinRead
SHREYAS
- ‘Scheme for Higher Education Youth in Apprenticeship and Skills’
- Launched by Ministry of HRD
- for providing industry apprenticeship opportunities to fresh graduates.
through the National Apprenticeship Promotional Scheme (NAPS).
- 3 Ministries collaboration
- Ministry of HRD,
- Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
- Ministry of Labour& Employment
- Implementation through 3 Initiatives
- National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS),
- National Career Service
(NCS)
- introduction of BA/BSc/BCom (Professional) courses in the higher
educational institutions.
SHREYAS
- ‘Scheme for Higher Education Youth in Apprenticeship and Skills’
- Launched by Ministry of HRD
- for providing industry apprenticeship opportunities to fresh graduates.
through the National Apprenticeship Promotional Scheme (NAPS).
- 3 Ministries collaboration
- Ministry of HRD,
- Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
- Ministry of Labour& Employment
- Implementation through 3 Initiatives
- National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS),
- National Career Service
(NCS)
- introduction of BA/BSc/BCom (Professional) courses in the higher
educational institutions.
#Geography_Current #2MinRead
Nisarga - Tropical Cyclone
- It is a Arabian Sea tropical cyclone
- Categorized as Severe Cyclonic Storm by IMD. Wind speeds from 100-140 kmh.
- Landfall at Alibagh, near Mumbai.
- Nisarga is the first severe cyclonic storm since 1891 to impact Mumbai.
Nisarga - Tropical Cyclone
- It is a Arabian Sea tropical cyclone
- Categorized as Severe Cyclonic Storm by IMD. Wind speeds from 100-140 kmh.
- Landfall at Alibagh, near Mumbai.
- Nisarga is the first severe cyclonic storm since 1891 to impact Mumbai.
#2MinRead #Govt_Initiative #PT2020
‘Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS)’
- Recently, approved by Central government.
- to give a boost to domestic defence and aerospace manufacturing, by creating a state-of-the-art defence testing infrastructure.
- Special focus is given on MSMEs and Start Ups.
- Budget Allocation - Rs 400 crore for five years.
- Test facilities to be set up in partnership with private industry.
- Finance of Projects
75% by Centre
25% by State Governments + Private entities.
‘Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS)’
- Recently, approved by Central government.
- to give a boost to domestic defence and aerospace manufacturing, by creating a state-of-the-art defence testing infrastructure.
- Special focus is given on MSMEs and Start Ups.
- Budget Allocation - Rs 400 crore for five years.
- Test facilities to be set up in partnership with private industry.
- Finance of Projects
75% by Centre
25% by State Governments + Private entities.
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CSE Mains 2020 - 8th January 2021
#2MinRead #Environment_Static #PT2020
Gangetic Dolphins
- National Aquatic Animal of India
- Known as Su Su or Blind dolphin
-found in Ganges and Brahmaputra Rivers and their tributaries in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal
- Uses Biosonar for communication
Threats
- Entanglement in fishing nets as bycatch
- Hunting for oil and meat
- Poisoning from industrial and agricultural chemicals
- Building of more than 50 dams along many rivers
Conservation Efforts
- comes under Wildlife Protection Act 1972 - Schedule 1
- IUCN Red List status - Engdangered
- Protected under CITES Convention - Appendix 1
- Declared as City Animal for Guwahati
- Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary in Bihar - India's only sanctuary for the Gangetic dolphin
Gangetic Dolphins
- National Aquatic Animal of India
- Known as Su Su or Blind dolphin
-found in Ganges and Brahmaputra Rivers and their tributaries in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal
- Uses Biosonar for communication
Threats
- Entanglement in fishing nets as bycatch
- Hunting for oil and meat
- Poisoning from industrial and agricultural chemicals
- Building of more than 50 dams along many rivers
Conservation Efforts
- comes under Wildlife Protection Act 1972 - Schedule 1
- IUCN Red List status - Engdangered
- Protected under CITES Convention - Appendix 1
- Declared as City Animal for Guwahati
- Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary in Bihar - India's only sanctuary for the Gangetic dolphin
#Geography_Basics #PT2020
Factors behind Tropical Cyclones
1. Large sea surface with temperature higher than 27° C.
2. Presence of the Coriolis force enough to create a cyclonic vortex.
3. Small variations in the vertical wind speed.
4. A pre-existing weak low-pressure area or low-level-cyclonic circulation
5. Upper divergence above the sea level system.
Factors behind Tropical Cyclones
1. Large sea surface with temperature higher than 27° C.
2. Presence of the Coriolis force enough to create a cyclonic vortex.
3. Small variations in the vertical wind speed.
4. A pre-existing weak low-pressure area or low-level-cyclonic circulation
5. Upper divergence above the sea level system.
#Geography_Basics #PT2020
Bay of Bengal is more prone to Tropical cyclones than Arabian Sea - Reasons
- Relatively high sea surface temperature in BoB, as its Landlocked
- Low Salinity due to huge influx of fresh water from rivers like Ganga and Brahmaputra…
- High evaporation rates in BoB
Bay of Bengal is more prone to Tropical cyclones than Arabian Sea - Reasons
- Relatively high sea surface temperature in BoB, as its Landlocked
- Low Salinity due to huge influx of fresh water from rivers like Ganga and Brahmaputra…
- High evaporation rates in BoB
#Environment_Basic #2MinRead #PT2020
Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS)
- An initiative by the Food and Agriculture Organisation(FAO).
- to safeguard and support the world's agricultural heritage systems.
- They are outstanding landscapes of aesthetic beauty constituting agricultural biodiversity, resilient ecosystems and a valuable cultural heritage.
- 3 GIAHS sites in India:
1) Kuttanad Below Sea Level Farming System of Kerala.
2) Koraput Traditional Agriculture of Odisha.
3) Pampore Saffron Heritage of Kashmir.
Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS)
- An initiative by the Food and Agriculture Organisation(FAO).
- to safeguard and support the world's agricultural heritage systems.
- They are outstanding landscapes of aesthetic beauty constituting agricultural biodiversity, resilient ecosystems and a valuable cultural heritage.
- 3 GIAHS sites in India:
1) Kuttanad Below Sea Level Farming System of Kerala.
2) Koraput Traditional Agriculture of Odisha.
3) Pampore Saffron Heritage of Kashmir.
#Economy_Current #PT2020
Amendment to Essential Commodities Act 1955
- Recently, approved by cabinet
- essentials like cereals, pulses, oilseeds, edible oils, onion and potatoes have been excluded from the Essentials List
Advantages
- transformation of agriculture and raising farmers’ income.
- freedom to produce, hold, move, distribute and supply
- less regulatory interference will attract private sector investment and foreign direct investment into agriculture sector,
- It will help boost investment in cold storages and modernization of food supply chain.
Amendment to Essential Commodities Act 1955
- Recently, approved by cabinet
- essentials like cereals, pulses, oilseeds, edible oils, onion and potatoes have been excluded from the Essentials List
Advantages
- transformation of agriculture and raising farmers’ income.
- freedom to produce, hold, move, distribute and supply
- less regulatory interference will attract private sector investment and foreign direct investment into agriculture sector,
- It will help boost investment in cold storages and modernization of food supply chain.
#Economy_Basics #PT2020
Essential Commodities Act 1955
- It is used by the Government to regulate the production, supply and distribution of commodities declared as ‘essentials' in order to make them available to consumers at fair prices.
- The list of items under the Act include drugs, fertilisers, petroleum and petroleum products.
- Centre can include/exclude commodities
- Centre can also fix the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of any packaged product that it declares an 'essential commodity'.
Essential Commodities Act 1955
- It is used by the Government to regulate the production, supply and distribution of commodities declared as ‘essentials' in order to make them available to consumers at fair prices.
- The list of items under the Act include drugs, fertilisers, petroleum and petroleum products.
- Centre can include/exclude commodities
- Centre can also fix the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of any packaged product that it declares an 'essential commodity'.
#Economy_Basics #PT2020
Sample Registration System (SRS)
- It is released by the Registrar General of India
- It is a annual demographic survey for social indicators like infant mortality rate, birth rate, death rate and other fertility and mortality indicators.
- Initiated in 1964-65
Sample Registration System (SRS)
- It is released by the Registrar General of India
- It is a annual demographic survey for social indicators like infant mortality rate, birth rate, death rate and other fertility and mortality indicators.
- Initiated in 1964-65