#Environment_Current #2MinRead #PT2020
Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary
- News -to be upgraded into a National Park - recently declared by Assam Govt
- Location - Assam
- declared as an Elephant Reserve in 1992 under Project Elephant
- declared as a Wildlife Sanctuary in 2004
Important Fauna - Hoolock gibbon, Asian elephant, Bengal tiger, Indian leopard, gaur, Chinese pangolin, Himalayan black bear, Red giant flying squirrel
Context - Recently seen in news due to protests against the Mining licence grant given by
National Board for Wild Life’s (NBWL)
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Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary
- News -to be upgraded into a National Park - recently declared by Assam Govt
- Location - Assam
- declared as an Elephant Reserve in 1992 under Project Elephant
- declared as a Wildlife Sanctuary in 2004
Important Fauna - Hoolock gibbon, Asian elephant, Bengal tiger, Indian leopard, gaur, Chinese pangolin, Himalayan black bear, Red giant flying squirrel
Context - Recently seen in news due to protests against the Mining licence grant given by
National Board for Wild Life’s (NBWL)
@Digicate
#Environment_Current #2MinRead #PT2020
National Board for Wildlife
- constituted under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
- An apex body to review all wildlife-related matters and approve projects in and around national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.
- It is an advisory body on framing policies and measures for conservation of wildlife
Composition
- chairman - Prime Minister
- vice-chairman - Minister of Environment
- Total Members - 47
Functions
- To promote the conservation and development of wildlife and forests.
- to review all wildlife-related matters and approve projects in and around national parks and sanctuaries.
- Its approval is mandatory for alternation of boundaries in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.
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National Board for Wildlife
- constituted under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
- An apex body to review all wildlife-related matters and approve projects in and around national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.
- It is an advisory body on framing policies and measures for conservation of wildlife
Composition
- chairman - Prime Minister
- vice-chairman - Minister of Environment
- Total Members - 47
Functions
- To promote the conservation and development of wildlife and forests.
- to review all wildlife-related matters and approve projects in and around national parks and sanctuaries.
- Its approval is mandatory for alternation of boundaries in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.
@Digicate
#SnT_Currents #PT2020
Winter diesel
- It is a specialised fuel introduced by Indian Oil Corp. Ltd. for high altitude and low-temperature regions.
- Ordinary diesel becomes unusable in these regions.
- It contains additives to maintain lower viscosity and can be used in temperatures as low as -30°C
- It has lower sulphur content, which would lead to lower deposits in engines and better performance.
Winter diesel
- It is a specialised fuel introduced by Indian Oil Corp. Ltd. for high altitude and low-temperature regions.
- Ordinary diesel becomes unusable in these regions.
- It contains additives to maintain lower viscosity and can be used in temperatures as low as -30°C
- It has lower sulphur content, which would lead to lower deposits in engines and better performance.
#SnT_Currents #PT2020
Kisanrath
- It is an app launched by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare.
- Developed by the National Informatics Centre.
- To facilitate transport facilities for the movement of farm produce during the lock down.
- It will ensure seamless supply linkages between farmers, FPOs, APMC mandis and intra-state and inter-state buyers.
Kisanrath
- It is an app launched by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare.
- Developed by the National Informatics Centre.
- To facilitate transport facilities for the movement of farm produce during the lock down.
- It will ensure seamless supply linkages between farmers, FPOs, APMC mandis and intra-state and inter-state buyers.
#Polity_Basics #PT2020
National Security Advisor (NSA)
- NSA is the chief adviser to the prime minister of India on national and international security policy matters.
- created in 1998.
- Senior IFS officer Brajesh Mishra was India’s first NSA (in office from November 1998-May 2004).
- NSA presides over the National Security Council (NSC).
- NSC was established in 1998.
- It is an executive government agency that oversees India’s political, economic, energy and security issues of strategic concern.
- It is a three-tiered organization comprising of Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC), Strategic Policy Group (SPG) and National Security Advisory Board (NSAB).
National Security Advisor (NSA)
- NSA is the chief adviser to the prime minister of India on national and international security policy matters.
- created in 1998.
- Senior IFS officer Brajesh Mishra was India’s first NSA (in office from November 1998-May 2004).
- NSA presides over the National Security Council (NSC).
- NSC was established in 1998.
- It is an executive government agency that oversees India’s political, economic, energy and security issues of strategic concern.
- It is a three-tiered organization comprising of Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC), Strategic Policy Group (SPG) and National Security Advisory Board (NSAB).
#PT2020 #IR_OrgInNews
European Commission
- It is an institution of European Union (EU) that was founded on 1 January 1958.
- Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium
- It is responsible for implementing decisions, proposing legislation, upholding EU treaties and managing day-to-day business of European Union.
European Commission
- It is an institution of European Union (EU) that was founded on 1 January 1958.
- Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium
- It is responsible for implementing decisions, proposing legislation, upholding EU treaties and managing day-to-day business of European Union.
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#PT2020 #Security
National Security Guard (NSG)
- It was incorporated in 1984 following Operation Blue Star, assassination of PM Indira Gandhi and Akshardham Temple attack.
- It is a central contingency force to counter terrorists and hijack-like incidents with a view to protect states against internal disturbances.
- Its under Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
- NSG commandos are based in five hubs across the country, apart from their main garrison in Manesar, Gurgaon.
National Security Guard (NSG)
- It was incorporated in 1984 following Operation Blue Star, assassination of PM Indira Gandhi and Akshardham Temple attack.
- It is a central contingency force to counter terrorists and hijack-like incidents with a view to protect states against internal disturbances.
- Its under Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
- NSG commandos are based in five hubs across the country, apart from their main garrison in Manesar, Gurgaon.
#Govt_Initiative #2MinRead #PT2020
National Council on India’s Nutrition Challenges
- Established by MoWCD under Poshan Abhiyan
- Chairman = Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog
- Role: To coordinate and review convergence among ministers and to help them providing policy directions to address nutrition challenges in India.
- It provides policy directions through coordinated inter-sectoral action
- The Council reviews programs for nutrition on quarterly basis.
National Council on India’s Nutrition Challenges
- Established by MoWCD under Poshan Abhiyan
- Chairman = Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog
- Role: To coordinate and review convergence among ministers and to help them providing policy directions to address nutrition challenges in India.
- It provides policy directions through coordinated inter-sectoral action
- The Council reviews programs for nutrition on quarterly basis.
#Govt_Initiative #2MinRead #PT2020
Rashtriya Poshan Maah
- Month of September(2019) was celebrated as Rashtriya Poshan Maah.
- The Theme of 2019 Poshan Maa was “Complementary Feeding”.
- Aim:To create awareness on the importance of nutrition, complimentary food, treatment and prevention of infections in children.
Rashtriya Poshan Maah
- Month of September(2019) was celebrated as Rashtriya Poshan Maah.
- The Theme of 2019 Poshan Maa was “Complementary Feeding”.
- Aim:To create awareness on the importance of nutrition, complimentary food, treatment and prevention of infections in children.
#Govt_Initiative #PT2020 #2MinRead
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana -Urban
- Launched in 2015
- by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
- To provide affordable housing to the urban poor
- Target of building 20 million affordable houses by 31st March 2022.
- provides central assistance to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and other implementing agencies through States/UTs.
Eligibility - All statutory towns as per Census 2011 and towns notified subsequently.
Features
1. In-situ Rehabilitation of existing slum dwellers using land as a resource through private participation.
2. Credit Linked Subsidy.
3. Subsidy for Beneficiary-led individual house construction/enhancement.
4. Promotes women empowerment by providing the ownership of houses in the name of female members or in joint name
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana -Urban
- Launched in 2015
- by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
- To provide affordable housing to the urban poor
- Target of building 20 million affordable houses by 31st March 2022.
- provides central assistance to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and other implementing agencies through States/UTs.
Eligibility - All statutory towns as per Census 2011 and towns notified subsequently.
Features
1. In-situ Rehabilitation of existing slum dwellers using land as a resource through private participation.
2. Credit Linked Subsidy.
3. Subsidy for Beneficiary-led individual house construction/enhancement.
4. Promotes women empowerment by providing the ownership of houses in the name of female members or in joint name
#Govt_Initiative #2MinRead #PT2020
Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (ARHCs)
News - Recently approved by the Union Cabinet for providing affordable rental housing to about 3 lakh urban migrants.
- It is a sub-scheme of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Urban
- implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
- a part of the government’s economic package to address the Covid-19 crisis (and AtmaNirbhar Bharat)
Target Beneficiaries - Workers who come from rural areas or towns to work in manufacturing, hospitality, health, construction, etc.
- completed government-funded houses across cities that are yet to be allotted to beneficiaries under existing schemes would be converted into the rental housing complexes through Concession Agreements for 25 years.
- Complexes will revert to Urban Local Bodies (ULB) after 25 years to run on their own.
Special Incentives like concessional loan at priority sector lending rate, etc. will be offered to private/ public entities to develop ARHCs
Technology Innovation Grant - Rs. 600 crore would be provided for projects using identified innovative technologies for construction.
Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (ARHCs)
News - Recently approved by the Union Cabinet for providing affordable rental housing to about 3 lakh urban migrants.
- It is a sub-scheme of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Urban
- implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
- a part of the government’s economic package to address the Covid-19 crisis (and AtmaNirbhar Bharat)
Target Beneficiaries - Workers who come from rural areas or towns to work in manufacturing, hospitality, health, construction, etc.
- completed government-funded houses across cities that are yet to be allotted to beneficiaries under existing schemes would be converted into the rental housing complexes through Concession Agreements for 25 years.
- Complexes will revert to Urban Local Bodies (ULB) after 25 years to run on their own.
Special Incentives like concessional loan at priority sector lending rate, etc. will be offered to private/ public entities to develop ARHCs
Technology Innovation Grant - Rs. 600 crore would be provided for projects using identified innovative technologies for construction.
#Govt_Initiative #PT2020 #2MinRead
National Oral Health Programme
- launched in 2014
- to strengthen the public health facilities of the country for an accessible, affordable & quality oral health care delivery.
- implemented under 2-components
1. National Health Mission – states and UTs can seek permission to set up Dental care units in district level hospitals.
2. Tertiary Component- For central level activities such as:
Designing IEC materials like Posters, TV, Radio Spots, Training Modules
Organizing national, regional nodal officers training program to enhance the program management skills, review the status of the program
National Oral Health Programme
- launched in 2014
- to strengthen the public health facilities of the country for an accessible, affordable & quality oral health care delivery.
- implemented under 2-components
1. National Health Mission – states and UTs can seek permission to set up Dental care units in district level hospitals.
2. Tertiary Component- For central level activities such as:
Designing IEC materials like Posters, TV, Radio Spots, Training Modules
Organizing national, regional nodal officers training program to enhance the program management skills, review the status of the program
#Govt_Initiative #2MinRead #PT2020
eDant Seva
- launched by the Ministry of Health and Family welfare under the National Oral Health Program
- initiative aims to sensitize the importance of maintaining oral health.
- provides information about nearest oral health service facility.
eDant Seva
- launched by the Ministry of Health and Family welfare under the National Oral Health Program
- initiative aims to sensitize the importance of maintaining oral health.
- provides information about nearest oral health service facility.
#Govt_Initiative #2MinRead #PT2020
SUMAN scheme – Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan scheme
- launched in 2019 by the Ministry of Women and Child development
- provides free medicines for pregnant women.
- It focuses to bring down the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) and Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in the country.
Key features
1. the mother up to 6 months after delivery and the sick new born will be able to avail free health care benefits
2. All the beneficiaries visiting the health care under the scheme are entitled to free services.
a) At least four ante – natal check up
b) One check up during the 1st trimester
c) One check up under Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan
d) Iron Folic acid supplementation
e) Tetanus Diphtheria injection
f) Six home based new born care visits
g) Free transport will be provided from home to the health institutions by GoI.
h) Zero expenses for C – section facilities in case of complications during pregnancy.
SUMAN scheme – Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan scheme
- launched in 2019 by the Ministry of Women and Child development
- provides free medicines for pregnant women.
- It focuses to bring down the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) and Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in the country.
Key features
1. the mother up to 6 months after delivery and the sick new born will be able to avail free health care benefits
2. All the beneficiaries visiting the health care under the scheme are entitled to free services.
a) At least four ante – natal check up
b) One check up during the 1st trimester
c) One check up under Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan
d) Iron Folic acid supplementation
e) Tetanus Diphtheria injection
f) Six home based new born care visits
g) Free transport will be provided from home to the health institutions by GoI.
h) Zero expenses for C – section facilities in case of complications during pregnancy.
#SnT_Currents #PT2020
Airborne transmission of COVID-19 - WHO new guidelines
Airborne transmission can occur in health care settings where specific medical procedures generate very small droplets - aerosols.
Understanding how SARS-CoV-2 virus spreads between people is critical for developing effective measures on infection prevention to break chains of transmission.
Transmission occurs primarily through direct, indirect, or close contact with infected individuals through their saliva and respiratory secretions, or through their respiratory droplets expelled when they cough, sneeze, talk or sing.
Airborne transmission of COVID-19 - WHO new guidelines
Airborne transmission can occur in health care settings where specific medical procedures generate very small droplets - aerosols.
Understanding how SARS-CoV-2 virus spreads between people is critical for developing effective measures on infection prevention to break chains of transmission.
Transmission occurs primarily through direct, indirect, or close contact with infected individuals through their saliva and respiratory secretions, or through their respiratory droplets expelled when they cough, sneeze, talk or sing.
#SnT_Currents #PT2020
NASA’s Voyager 2 Reaches Interstellar Space
It was launched to study the outer solar system up close.
• NASA’s Voyager 2 has exited heliosphere and has entered interstellar space.
• The spacecraft joined its twin voyager 1 on December 10, 2018.
• Voyager 2 is the first spacecraft to study all four planets together. It includes Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn and Uranus
• It is the first spacecraft that discovered 14th moon of Jupiter.
• It is the first human-made object to fly by Neptune
• Voyager 2 also discovered 5 moons of Neptune. It identified a “Great Dark Spot” at Neptune. Also the spacecraft discovered that there are four rings around Neptune.
NASA’s Voyager 2 Reaches Interstellar Space
It was launched to study the outer solar system up close.
• NASA’s Voyager 2 has exited heliosphere and has entered interstellar space.
• The spacecraft joined its twin voyager 1 on December 10, 2018.
• Voyager 2 is the first spacecraft to study all four planets together. It includes Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn and Uranus
• It is the first spacecraft that discovered 14th moon of Jupiter.
• It is the first human-made object to fly by Neptune
• Voyager 2 also discovered 5 moons of Neptune. It identified a “Great Dark Spot” at Neptune. Also the spacecraft discovered that there are four rings around Neptune.
#SnT_Basics #PT2020
Cosmic Rays
• Cosmic Rays are atom fragments that rain down on the surface of the earth from the outer space.
• Atom fragments such as protons (positively charged particles), electrons (negatively charged particles) and atomic nuclei.
• They travel at the speed of light.
• The study on Cosmic rays carry source of information about the origin of the universe.
• In 2017, a team of scientists found a void at the The Great Pyramid of Giza using cosmic rays.
• They may create electronics problems in satellites and other machinery.
Cosmic Rays
• Cosmic Rays are atom fragments that rain down on the surface of the earth from the outer space.
• Atom fragments such as protons (positively charged particles), electrons (negatively charged particles) and atomic nuclei.
• They travel at the speed of light.
• The study on Cosmic rays carry source of information about the origin of the universe.
• In 2017, a team of scientists found a void at the The Great Pyramid of Giza using cosmic rays.
• They may create electronics problems in satellites and other machinery.