#Art_n_Culture #PT2020
Pulikkali
- a recreational street folk art
- in Kerala
- performed on the fourth day of Onam celebrations.
( rice harvest festival of Kerala)
- The main theme - tiger hunting with participants playing the role of tiger and hunter.
Pulikkali
- a recreational street folk art
- in Kerala
- performed on the fourth day of Onam celebrations.
( rice harvest festival of Kerala)
- The main theme - tiger hunting with participants playing the role of tiger and hunter.
#IR_InNews #PT2020
Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative
- proposed by PM Modi in 2019
- at the East Asia Summit.
- for a safe and secure maritime of the region.
Significance of the initiative
- This will give confidence to minor players of ASEAN that their role in the region will not be diluted
- It will ensure freedom of navigation, freedom of overflights
- The disputes to be resolved as per international conventions
Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative
- proposed by PM Modi in 2019
- at the East Asia Summit.
- for a safe and secure maritime of the region.
Significance of the initiative
- This will give confidence to minor players of ASEAN that their role in the region will not be diluted
- It will ensure freedom of navigation, freedom of overflights
- The disputes to be resolved as per international conventions
#Polity_current #PT2020
GST Council
- constitutional body (Article 279A)
- Makes recommendations to the Union and State Government on issues related to Goods and Services Tax.
- It is chaired by the Union Finance Minister
- Members - Union State Minister of Revenue or Finance and Ministers in-charge of Finance or Taxation of all the States.
It is a federal body where both the centre and the states get due representation.
News
Recently, the 41st GST council meeting was conveyed on the issue of compensating states on account of revenue loss due to implementation of GST and fall in cess collections.
(40% shortfall between the compensation paid and cess collected.)
Projections for 2020-21
- state’s GST revenue gap - expected to be about Rs. 3 lakh crore
- cess collections to be Rs. 65,000 crore,
- leaving a shortfall of Rs. 2.35 lakh crore
GST Council
- constitutional body (Article 279A)
- Makes recommendations to the Union and State Government on issues related to Goods and Services Tax.
- It is chaired by the Union Finance Minister
- Members - Union State Minister of Revenue or Finance and Ministers in-charge of Finance or Taxation of all the States.
It is a federal body where both the centre and the states get due representation.
News
Recently, the 41st GST council meeting was conveyed on the issue of compensating states on account of revenue loss due to implementation of GST and fall in cess collections.
(40% shortfall between the compensation paid and cess collected.)
Projections for 2020-21
- state’s GST revenue gap - expected to be about Rs. 3 lakh crore
- cess collections to be Rs. 65,000 crore,
- leaving a shortfall of Rs. 2.35 lakh crore
#Polity_current #PT2020
National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language
- Established in 1996
- an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education.
- Nodal Agency for Promotion of Urdu ( and also promotion of Arabic and Persian)
Objectives
- making available the knowledge of scientific and technological development in Urdu
- To advise the Government on issues connected with Urdu language.
News
World Urdu Conference 2020 was organised by the NCPUL from 27th-28th August.
National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language
- Established in 1996
- an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education.
- Nodal Agency for Promotion of Urdu ( and also promotion of Arabic and Persian)
Objectives
- making available the knowledge of scientific and technological development in Urdu
- To advise the Government on issues connected with Urdu language.
News
World Urdu Conference 2020 was organised by the NCPUL from 27th-28th August.
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Supreme Court Judgement
- SC ruled that the states are empowered under the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (DM Act) to override UGC exam guidelines in order to protect human lives amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
- But, It also held that universities will have to conduct the final-year exams and cannot promote students on the basis of internal assessment.
University Grants Commission (UGC)
- Established in 1953
- became a statutory organization by the UGC Act, 1956, under the Ministry of Education.
Functions
- Promoting and coordinating university education.
- Determining and maintaining standards of teaching, examination and research in universities.
- disbursing grants to the universities and colleges.
- Advising the Central and State governments on the measures necessary for improvement of university.
Supreme Court Judgement
- SC ruled that the states are empowered under the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (DM Act) to override UGC exam guidelines in order to protect human lives amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
- But, It also held that universities will have to conduct the final-year exams and cannot promote students on the basis of internal assessment.
University Grants Commission (UGC)
- Established in 1953
- became a statutory organization by the UGC Act, 1956, under the Ministry of Education.
Functions
- Promoting and coordinating university education.
- Determining and maintaining standards of teaching, examination and research in universities.
- disbursing grants to the universities and colleges.
- Advising the Central and State governments on the measures necessary for improvement of university.
#Environment_Current #PT2020
Barn Owls (Tyto alba)
-It is the most widespread landbird species in the world, occurring in every continent except Antarctica.
-They are widespread in the Indian Subcontinent.
IUCN status- Least Concern.
News
The Lakshadweep Administration began the ‘Pilot project on Biological Control of Rodents by Using Barn Owls
Barn Owls (Tyto alba)
-It is the most widespread landbird species in the world, occurring in every continent except Antarctica.
-They are widespread in the Indian Subcontinent.
IUCN status- Least Concern.
News
The Lakshadweep Administration began the ‘Pilot project on Biological Control of Rodents by Using Barn Owls
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#PT2020 #security
Kavkaz-2020 Exercise
- It is a strategic tri-service exercise.
- also called Caucasus-2020.
- organised by Russian Army (every 4 years).
- Participants
Member countries of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and Central Asia.
News
Recently, India has withdrawn its participation from Kavkaz 2020, citing Covid-19 as the official reason
Kavkaz-2020 Exercise
- It is a strategic tri-service exercise.
- also called Caucasus-2020.
- organised by Russian Army (every 4 years).
- Participants
Member countries of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and Central Asia.
News
Recently, India has withdrawn its participation from Kavkaz 2020, citing Covid-19 as the official reason
#Polity_current #PT2020
National Pharmaceuticals Pricing Authority
- set-up in 1997 as an independent regulator
- for pricing of drugs and to ensure availability and accessibility of medicines at affordable prices.
- under Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers.
Functions
- fixation and revision of prices of Scheduled drugs under Drug (Price Control) Orders issued from time to time.
- monitoring and enforcement of prices
- ensuring availability and accessibility of all medicines and medical devices.
News
Foundation day of NPPA was recently observed.
National Pharmaceuticals Pricing Authority
- set-up in 1997 as an independent regulator
- for pricing of drugs and to ensure availability and accessibility of medicines at affordable prices.
- under Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers.
Functions
- fixation and revision of prices of Scheduled drugs under Drug (Price Control) Orders issued from time to time.
- monitoring and enforcement of prices
- ensuring availability and accessibility of all medicines and medical devices.
News
Foundation day of NPPA was recently observed.
#SnT_Currents #PT2020
Spot Robot
- Developed by Boston Dynamics, of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT - USA)
- to be used for patients with Covid-19 symptoms.
- It can walk on four legs.
- It can measure skin temperature, breathing rate, pulse rate, and blood oxygen saturation in healthy patients, from 2 metres away.
Spot Robot
- Developed by Boston Dynamics, of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT - USA)
- to be used for patients with Covid-19 symptoms.
- It can walk on four legs.
- It can measure skin temperature, breathing rate, pulse rate, and blood oxygen saturation in healthy patients, from 2 metres away.
#PT2020 #Polity_current
National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj
- an autonomous organisation under the Union Ministry of Rural Development.
- located in Hyderabad
- national centre of excellence in rural development and Panchayati Raj.
- It builds capacities of rural development functionaries, elected representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions, bankers, NGOs and other stakeholders through interrelated activities of training, research and consultancy.
National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj
- an autonomous organisation under the Union Ministry of Rural Development.
- located in Hyderabad
- national centre of excellence in rural development and Panchayati Raj.
- It builds capacities of rural development functionaries, elected representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions, bankers, NGOs and other stakeholders through interrelated activities of training, research and consultancy.
#Polity_current #PT2020
Mission Karmayogi
- Its - National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB).
- comprehensive post-recruitment reforms of the Centre’s human resource development.
- aimed at building a future-ready civil service with the right attitude, skills and knowledge.
Features
1. Tech-Aided:
The capacity building will be delivered through iGOT Karmayogi digital platform, with content drawn from global best practices.
2. Coverage:
covers 46 lakh central government employees, at all levels.
3. Budget
Rs. 510 crores over a five-year period.
4. It will support a transition from “rules-based to roles-based” Human Resource Management (HRM
Mission Karmayogi
- Its - National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB).
- comprehensive post-recruitment reforms of the Centre’s human resource development.
- aimed at building a future-ready civil service with the right attitude, skills and knowledge.
Features
1. Tech-Aided:
The capacity building will be delivered through iGOT Karmayogi digital platform, with content drawn from global best practices.
2. Coverage:
covers 46 lakh central government employees, at all levels.
3. Budget
Rs. 510 crores over a five-year period.
4. It will support a transition from “rules-based to roles-based” Human Resource Management (HRM
#Polity_current #PT2020
3 New official languages for J&K
- Kashmiri, Dogri and Hindi as official languages in the newly-created Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
- Only English and Urdu were official languages in the erstwhile State.
3 New official languages for J&K
- Kashmiri, Dogri and Hindi as official languages in the newly-created Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
- Only English and Urdu were official languages in the erstwhile State.
#Facts_Mains #PT2020
Global Innovation Index 2020
- It is a leading reference for measuring an economy’s innovation performance.
- Released by Cornell University, INSEAD, and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
- rankings are based on 80 indicators, like research and development investments and international patent and trademark applications etc
Top 3 - Switzerland, Sweden and USA
India - 48th position
Global Innovation Index 2020
- It is a leading reference for measuring an economy’s innovation performance.
- Released by Cornell University, INSEAD, and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
- rankings are based on 80 indicators, like research and development investments and international patent and trademark applications etc
Top 3 - Switzerland, Sweden and USA
India - 48th position
#IR_InNews #PT2020
East Asia Summit
- Established in 2005
- an ASEAN-centred forum for strategic dialogue and cooperation on the key political, security, and economic challenges facing the Indo-Pacific region.
India is one of the founding members of the East Asia Summit.
Members(18)
ASEAN(10 countries) + 8 others (Australia, China, Japan, India, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Russia and the USA.)
- can only be chaired by an ASEAN member.
News
- Recently, the 8th East Asia Summit Economic Ministers’ Meeting was held virtually.
- meeting highlighted the importance of strengthening regional supply chains to make them resilient in times of the Covid-19 pandemic and to spur economic growth.
East Asia Summit
- Established in 2005
- an ASEAN-centred forum for strategic dialogue and cooperation on the key political, security, and economic challenges facing the Indo-Pacific region.
India is one of the founding members of the East Asia Summit.
Members(18)
ASEAN(10 countries) + 8 others (Australia, China, Japan, India, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Russia and the USA.)
- can only be chaired by an ASEAN member.
News
- Recently, the 8th East Asia Summit Economic Ministers’ Meeting was held virtually.
- meeting highlighted the importance of strengthening regional supply chains to make them resilient in times of the Covid-19 pandemic and to spur economic growth.
#IR_InNews #PT2020
International Commission of Jurists
- Formed in 1952
- an international human rights NGO
- It consists of 60 eminent jurists—including senior judges, attorneys and academics
Headquarter - Geneva, Switzerland.
News
It has urged for a review of criminal contempt laws in India, expressing its concerns over the Supreme Court's decision to convict Advocate Prashant Bhushan for criminal contempt.
International Commission of Jurists
- Formed in 1952
- an international human rights NGO
- It consists of 60 eminent jurists—including senior judges, attorneys and academics
Headquarter - Geneva, Switzerland.
News
It has urged for a review of criminal contempt laws in India, expressing its concerns over the Supreme Court's decision to convict Advocate Prashant Bhushan for criminal contempt.
#Terms_InNews #PT2020
Line of Actual Control
- It is the demarcation that separates Indian-controlled territory from Chinese-controlled territory.
- India considers the LAC to be 3,488 km long, while the Chinese consider it to be only around 2,000 km.
- It is divided into three sectors:
1. Eastern sector - spans Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim.
2. Middle sector - Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.
3. Western sector in Ladakh.
Line of Actual Control
- It is the demarcation that separates Indian-controlled territory from Chinese-controlled territory.
- India considers the LAC to be 3,488 km long, while the Chinese consider it to be only around 2,000 km.
- It is divided into three sectors:
1. Eastern sector - spans Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim.
2. Middle sector - Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.
3. Western sector in Ladakh.
#IR_InNews #PT2020
G-20
- It is an informal group of 19 countries and the European Union.
- It does not have any permanent secretariat or headquarters.
- membership comprises a mix of the world’s largest advanced and emerging economies.
- It represents about two-thirds of the world’s population, 85% of global gross domestic product, 80% of global investment and over 75% of global trade.
- The members of the G20 are Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States and the European Union.
G-20
- It is an informal group of 19 countries and the European Union.
- It does not have any permanent secretariat or headquarters.
- membership comprises a mix of the world’s largest advanced and emerging economies.
- It represents about two-thirds of the world’s population, 85% of global gross domestic product, 80% of global investment and over 75% of global trade.
- The members of the G20 are Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States and the European Union.
#SnT_Currents #PT2020
Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV)
- Recently, DRDO) successfully flight tested it
- HSTDV is an unmanned scramjet demonstration aircraft that can travel at hypersonic speed.
- It uses hypersonic air-breathing scramjet technology.
- velocity of six times the speed of sound i.e. Mach 6.
Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV)
- Recently, DRDO) successfully flight tested it
- HSTDV is an unmanned scramjet demonstration aircraft that can travel at hypersonic speed.
- It uses hypersonic air-breathing scramjet technology.
- velocity of six times the speed of sound i.e. Mach 6.