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#Environment_Current #PT2020
KURMA App
- citizen science initiative launched for turtle conservation.
- provides a database to identify a species and also the location of the nearest rescue centre for turtles across the country
- Developed by the Indian Turtle Conservation Action Network (ITCAN) in collaboration with the Turtle Survival Alliance-India and Wildlife Conservation Society-India
KURMA App
- citizen science initiative launched for turtle conservation.
- provides a database to identify a species and also the location of the nearest rescue centre for turtles across the country
- Developed by the Indian Turtle Conservation Action Network (ITCAN) in collaboration with the Turtle Survival Alliance-India and Wildlife Conservation Society-India
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Turtle Survival Alliance (TSA)
- formed in 2001
- Based in USA.
- It is a global partnership Initiative of IUCN for Conservation of turtles and tortoises
- It was formed in response to the Asian Turtle Crisis (over-exploitation of Asian turtle populations to supply Chinese markets)
Turtle Survival Alliance (TSA)
- formed in 2001
- Based in USA.
- It is a global partnership Initiative of IUCN for Conservation of turtles and tortoises
- It was formed in response to the Asian Turtle Crisis (over-exploitation of Asian turtle populations to supply Chinese markets)
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Kaziranga National Park
Located in Assam
1974, declared as National Park under WPA-1972.
1985, received the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2006, GoI declared as Tiger Reserve.
Key Species - great one-horned rhinoceroses, Wild water buffalo, and swamp deer
NEWS - Recent Assam flood has killed 108 animals, including One Horned Rhinos
Kaziranga National Park
Located in Assam
1974, declared as National Park under WPA-1972.
1985, received the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2006, GoI declared as Tiger Reserve.
Key Species - great one-horned rhinoceroses, Wild water buffalo, and swamp deer
NEWS - Recent Assam flood has killed 108 animals, including One Horned Rhinos
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Indian rhinoceros
- Called as 'great one-horned rhinoceros'
- listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
Habitat - the alluvial Terai-Duar savanna, grasslands and riverine forest.
Once ranged the entire stretch of the Indo-Gangetic Plain
Threats
Habitat Destruction, Poaching, frequent floods, hunting.
Conservation
- listed in CITES Appendix I since 1975.
- Protected under WPA -1972.
Indian rhinoceros
- Called as 'great one-horned rhinoceros'
- listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
Habitat - the alluvial Terai-Duar savanna, grasslands and riverine forest.
Once ranged the entire stretch of the Indo-Gangetic Plain
Threats
Habitat Destruction, Poaching, frequent floods, hunting.
Conservation
- listed in CITES Appendix I since 1975.
- Protected under WPA -1972.
#Govt_Initiative #PT2020 #2MinRead
Manodarpan Initiative
- Launched by Ministry of HRD
- to provide psychosocial support to the students for their mental well being.
- under Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan.
Significance
- help to strengthen human capital base in the country and to increase overall productivity of working-age population
Manodarpan Initiative
- Launched by Ministry of HRD
- to provide psychosocial support to the students for their mental well being.
- under Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan.
Significance
- help to strengthen human capital base in the country and to increase overall productivity of working-age population
#SnT_Currents #PT2020
P-8I Aircrafts
-It is a military aircraft developed and produced by US company Boeing
- It can be operated in the anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASUW), and shipping interdiction roles.
- It is armed with torpedoes, Harpoon anti-ship missiles and other weapons, and is able to drop and monitor sonobuoys.
News - India would receive Four P-8I aircrafts in 2021
P-8I Aircrafts
-It is a military aircraft developed and produced by US company Boeing
- It can be operated in the anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASUW), and shipping interdiction roles.
- It is armed with torpedoes, Harpoon anti-ship missiles and other weapons, and is able to drop and monitor sonobuoys.
News - India would receive Four P-8I aircrafts in 2021
#Art_n_Culture #PT2020 #2MinRead
Huyen langlon
- It is an ancient Manipuri Martial Art,
- Popolarly known as’ thang-ta’ (armed combat)
- Two main components:
1. thang-ta (armed combat)
2. sarit sarak (unarmed fighting).
- Main Weapons- thang (sword) and ta (spear).
- It is closely related to Burmese bando and banshay.
- It is practiced in three ways: ritual, demonstration, and combat.
Huyen langlon
- It is an ancient Manipuri Martial Art,
- Popolarly known as’ thang-ta’ (armed combat)
- Two main components:
1. thang-ta (armed combat)
2. sarit sarak (unarmed fighting).
- Main Weapons- thang (sword) and ta (spear).
- It is closely related to Burmese bando and banshay.
- It is practiced in three ways: ritual, demonstration, and combat.
#Art_n_Culture #PT2020 #2MinRead
Bidriware
- It is a metal handicraf of inlay artworkt from Bidar, Karnataka.
- developed in the 14th century C.E. during the rule of the Bahamani Sultans
- The metals used is a blackened alloy of zinc and copper inlaid with pure silver.
- obtained Geographical Indications (GI) registry
- techniques and style are influenced by Persian art
Design Pattarns
- various flowers, leaves, geometric designs, human figures, stylized poppy plants with flowers, etc. are commonly found on the items.
Centres of Art
- Bidar and Hyderabad(mail centres),
- Also practiced at Purnia in Bihar, Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh and Murshidabad in West Bengal.
Bidriware
- It is a metal handicraf of inlay artworkt from Bidar, Karnataka.
- developed in the 14th century C.E. during the rule of the Bahamani Sultans
- The metals used is a blackened alloy of zinc and copper inlaid with pure silver.
- obtained Geographical Indications (GI) registry
- techniques and style are influenced by Persian art
Design Pattarns
- various flowers, leaves, geometric designs, human figures, stylized poppy plants with flowers, etc. are commonly found on the items.
Centres of Art
- Bidar and Hyderabad(mail centres),
- Also practiced at Purnia in Bihar, Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh and Murshidabad in West Bengal.
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Tianwen 1
- It is China's first successful Mars probe (launched recently)
Objectives
- To orbit the red planet for comprehensive observation
- To land on Martian soil and send a rover to roam around the landing site
- To conduct investigations into geological structure, atmosphere, environment, soil and water of Mars.
- Yinghuo-1(2011) - China's first failed Mars Mission.
Successful Mars Missions by
- US, Russia, India and European Union
- Mission Mangalyaan of India was Asia's first successful Mars mission.
Tianwen 1
- It is China's first successful Mars probe (launched recently)
Objectives
- To orbit the red planet for comprehensive observation
- To land on Martian soil and send a rover to roam around the landing site
- To conduct investigations into geological structure, atmosphere, environment, soil and water of Mars.
- Yinghuo-1(2011) - China's first failed Mars Mission.
Successful Mars Missions by
- US, Russia, India and European Union
- Mission Mangalyaan of India was Asia's first successful Mars mission.
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#Polity_current #PT2020 #2MinRead
Consumer Protection Act, 2019 - (Part 1/3)
News: enforcement from July 20, replacing Consumer Protection Act, 1986.
Features
1. Definition of consumer
A consumer is defined as a person who buys any good or avails a service for a consumption, and Not for commercial purpose.
2. Includes both transactions offline, and online
3 Six-consumer rights Recognised
1. Right to Safety.
2. Right to be Informed.
3. Right to Choose.
4. Right to be heard.
5. Right to seek Redressal.
6. Right to Consumer Education.
Consumer Protection Act, 2019 - (Part 1/3)
News: enforcement from July 20, replacing Consumer Protection Act, 1986.
Features
1. Definition of consumer
A consumer is defined as a person who buys any good or avails a service for a consumption, and Not for commercial purpose.
2. Includes both transactions offline, and online
3 Six-consumer rights Recognised
1. Right to Safety.
2. Right to be Informed.
3. Right to Choose.
4. Right to be heard.
5. Right to seek Redressal.
6. Right to Consumer Education.
#Polity_current #PT2020
CPA -2019 - (Part 2/3)
Central Consumer Protection Authority
- To be set up by the Central govt.
- To promote, protect and enforce the rights of consumers
- Will regulate violation of consumer rights, unfair trade practices, and misleading advertisements.
- investigation wing, headed by a Director-General.
- may impose a penalty up to Rs 10 lakh and imprisonment up to 2 years for a false or misleading advertisement,, and 50 Lakh and upto 5 years in subsequent offence.
Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
- To be set up at the district, state, and national levels.
- A consumer can file a complaint with CDRCs
- Complaints against an unfair contract can be filed only at the State and National levels.
Appeals
- from a District CDRC will be heard by the State CDRC. Appeals from the State CDRC will be heard by the National CDRC.
- Final appeal will lie before the Supreme Court.
Jurisdiction of CDRCs:
- District CDRC - complaints for goods and services upto 1 crore
- State CDRC - complaints for goods and services from 1 crore to 10 crore
- National CDRC - for more than 10 crores
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CPA -2019 - (Part 2/3)
Central Consumer Protection Authority
- To be set up by the Central govt.
- To promote, protect and enforce the rights of consumers
- Will regulate violation of consumer rights, unfair trade practices, and misleading advertisements.
- investigation wing, headed by a Director-General.
- may impose a penalty up to Rs 10 lakh and imprisonment up to 2 years for a false or misleading advertisement,, and 50 Lakh and upto 5 years in subsequent offence.
Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
- To be set up at the district, state, and national levels.
- A consumer can file a complaint with CDRCs
- Complaints against an unfair contract can be filed only at the State and National levels.
Appeals
- from a District CDRC will be heard by the State CDRC. Appeals from the State CDRC will be heard by the National CDRC.
- Final appeal will lie before the Supreme Court.
Jurisdiction of CDRCs:
- District CDRC - complaints for goods and services upto 1 crore
- State CDRC - complaints for goods and services from 1 crore to 10 crore
- National CDRC - for more than 10 crores
(Continued... )