Friends, If your score is less, do not get saddened.
Ups and Downs is Part and Parcel of this Process.
Just remember, Your ULTIMATE GOAL Matters. Nothing Matters... and one failure in Prelims, is NOT and Should NOT decide your destiny...
If not this year, it's alright.
But, now is the Time to make sure, you don't miss anything Next Year. All three Stages - Pre - Mains and Interview are cleared in ONE GO.
So, please Do not waste Time. Just remember that Next Prelims is on 27th June. It's already October....hence, very Less Time....
So, take a small break for 2-3 days and Start your Preparation of Mains.
Digicate will provide full support to you throughout your next year....
Wish You all the Best.
Regards
VV Ronge Patil
Ups and Downs is Part and Parcel of this Process.
Just remember, Your ULTIMATE GOAL Matters. Nothing Matters... and one failure in Prelims, is NOT and Should NOT decide your destiny...
If not this year, it's alright.
But, now is the Time to make sure, you don't miss anything Next Year. All three Stages - Pre - Mains and Interview are cleared in ONE GO.
So, please Do not waste Time. Just remember that Next Prelims is on 27th June. It's already October....hence, very Less Time....
So, take a small break for 2-3 days and Start your Preparation of Mains.
Digicate will provide full support to you throughout your next year....
Wish You all the Best.
Regards
VV Ronge Patil
#PT2021 #Environment
Precision Agriculture
- It is an approach where inputs are utilised in precise amounts to get increased average yields.
- It is based on sustainable agriculture and healthy food production.
- It consists of profitability and increasing production, economic efficiency and the reduction of side effects on the environment.
Benefits
- Increases agriculture productivity.
- Prevents soil degradation.
Reduces chemical application in crop production.
- Efficient use of water resources.
Precision Agriculture
- It is an approach where inputs are utilised in precise amounts to get increased average yields.
- It is based on sustainable agriculture and healthy food production.
- It consists of profitability and increasing production, economic efficiency and the reduction of side effects on the environment.
Benefits
- Increases agriculture productivity.
- Prevents soil degradation.
Reduces chemical application in crop production.
- Efficient use of water resources.
#SnT_Currents #PT2021
Avian Botulism
- It is a neuro-muscular illness caused by Botulinum (natural toxin) that is produced by bacteria, Clostridium botulinum.
- The bacteria is commonly found in the soil, rivers, and seawater. It affects both humans and animals.
- The illness affects the nervous system of birds, leading to paralysis in their legs and wings.
Avian Botulism
- It is a neuro-muscular illness caused by Botulinum (natural toxin) that is produced by bacteria, Clostridium botulinum.
- The bacteria is commonly found in the soil, rivers, and seawater. It affects both humans and animals.
- The illness affects the nervous system of birds, leading to paralysis in their legs and wings.
#Pre-cum-Mains #Facts4Mains
Global Environment Facility
- established with Rio Earth Summit of 1992.
- Headquarter: Washington, USA.
- managed by the UNDP, the World Bank, and UNEP.
- It provides funds to the developing countries and transition economies for projects related to climate change, biodiversity, the ozone layer, etc.
- It is a financial mechanism for 5 major international environmental conventions
1. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC),
2. The United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD),
3. The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs),
4. The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), and
5. The Minamata Convention on Mercury
Global Environment Facility
- established with Rio Earth Summit of 1992.
- Headquarter: Washington, USA.
- managed by the UNDP, the World Bank, and UNEP.
- It provides funds to the developing countries and transition economies for projects related to climate change, biodiversity, the ozone layer, etc.
- It is a financial mechanism for 5 major international environmental conventions
1. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC),
2. The United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD),
3. The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs),
4. The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), and
5. The Minamata Convention on Mercury
#Pre-cum-Mains #Environment
Stockholm Convention
- It is a global treaty to protect human health and the environment from POPs.
- It was opened for signature in 2001 in Stockholm (Sweden) and became effective in 2004.
- POPs are listed in various Annexes to the Stockholm Convention
Objectives:
- Support the transition to safer alternatives.
- Target additional POPs for action.
- Cleanup old stockpiles and equipment containing POPs.
- Work together for a POPs-free future.
India ratified the Stockholm Convention in 2006.
Stockholm Convention
- It is a global treaty to protect human health and the environment from POPs.
- It was opened for signature in 2001 in Stockholm (Sweden) and became effective in 2004.
- POPs are listed in various Annexes to the Stockholm Convention
Objectives:
- Support the transition to safer alternatives.
- Target additional POPs for action.
- Cleanup old stockpiles and equipment containing POPs.
- Work together for a POPs-free future.
India ratified the Stockholm Convention in 2006.
#5MinRead #Mains2020 #Topic01
National Digital Health Mission (Part 01/02)
- It is a digital health ecosystem
- part of the Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY
- Implemented by National Health Authority.
Features
1. Unique health IDs for all
2. Digitization of health records of all and its accessibility for health facilities
3. Six Digital systems included - HealthID, DigiDoctor, Health Facility Registry, Personal Health Records, e-Pharmacy & Telemedicine
4. Comprehensive Health Profile - Doctor appointment, medication prescribed, etc to be maintained.
National Digital Health Mission (Part 01/02)
- It is a digital health ecosystem
- part of the Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY
- Implemented by National Health Authority.
Features
1. Unique health IDs for all
2. Digitization of health records of all and its accessibility for health facilities
3. Six Digital systems included - HealthID, DigiDoctor, Health Facility Registry, Personal Health Records, e-Pharmacy & Telemedicine
4. Comprehensive Health Profile - Doctor appointment, medication prescribed, etc to be maintained.
#5MinRead #Mains2020 #Topic01
NDHM - Part 02/02
Significance of this mission
- Improves efficiency, effectiveness and transparency of health service delivery.
- reduces the gap among stakeholders such as patients, doctors, hospitals, pharmacies etc
- Digital health infrastructure improved
- Helps towards the achievement of the UN SDG 3.8 of Universal Health Coverage.
Recommendations
- NDHM should also recognize ‘Health’ as a justiciable right, as prescribed in the National Health Policy, 2017.
- data security and privacy of patients must be ensured.
Concluding Remarks
This scheme will revolutionize the health care system, and help in realizing the dream of 'Health for All' envisaged by founding fathers of our country.
NDHM - Part 02/02
Significance of this mission
- Improves efficiency, effectiveness and transparency of health service delivery.
- reduces the gap among stakeholders such as patients, doctors, hospitals, pharmacies etc
- Digital health infrastructure improved
- Helps towards the achievement of the UN SDG 3.8 of Universal Health Coverage.
Recommendations
- NDHM should also recognize ‘Health’ as a justiciable right, as prescribed in the National Health Policy, 2017.
- data security and privacy of patients must be ensured.
Concluding Remarks
This scheme will revolutionize the health care system, and help in realizing the dream of 'Health for All' envisaged by founding fathers of our country.
Forwarded from VV Ronge Patil
Friends,
we have started,
#5MinRead Current Affairs series, for Mains2020.
Articles with limited series will be posted regularly at our Telegram channel,
And around 100 topics would be covered through Videos Lectures at YouTube channel.
we have started,
#5MinRead Current Affairs series, for Mains2020.
Articles with limited series will be posted regularly at our Telegram channel,
And around 100 topics would be covered through Videos Lectures at YouTube channel.
5MinRead Currents Video Course - Pre Launch offer
It will be a one stop solution on Current Affairs for Mains 2020.
Enroll Today and Get a Cashback of Rs 2000 as a Pre-Launch offer for our channel Members.
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- Watch sample videos on youtube for quality of teaching.
- Demo Video will be published tomorrow during the launch of the course.
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It will be a one stop solution on Current Affairs for Mains 2020.
Enroll Today and Get a Cashback of Rs 2000 as a Pre-Launch offer for our channel Members.
(Offer Valid till 12PM tommrow).
- Watch sample videos on youtube for quality of teaching.
- Demo Video will be published tomorrow during the launch of the course.
Regards
VV Ronge Patil
9021216359
www.digicate.in
www.youtube.com/c/digicate
#PT2021 #SnT_Currents
Rudram Anti-Radiation Missile
News
Recently, it's been successfully tested
- developed by the DRDO.
- strike range of around 100 to 150 km.
- First indigenous air-to-ground missile
- designed for suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD).
Rudram Anti-Radiation Missile
News
Recently, it's been successfully tested
- developed by the DRDO.
- strike range of around 100 to 150 km.
- First indigenous air-to-ground missile
- designed for suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD).
#PT2021 #Economy_Current
New Development Bank
News
- It has approved infrastructure projects worth 741 million dollars in India.
- a multilateral development bank operated by the BRICS states (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa).
- established in 2014, at the 6th BRICS Summit at Fortaleza, Brazil.
- Headquarter - Shanghai, China.
- Aim - to foster greater financial and development cooperation among the five emerging markets.
In 2018 received observer status in the United Nations General Assembly.
Voting:
One country one vote.
No veto power.
New Development Bank
News
- It has approved infrastructure projects worth 741 million dollars in India.
- a multilateral development bank operated by the BRICS states (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa).
- established in 2014, at the 6th BRICS Summit at Fortaleza, Brazil.
- Headquarter - Shanghai, China.
- Aim - to foster greater financial and development cooperation among the five emerging markets.
In 2018 received observer status in the United Nations General Assembly.
Voting:
One country one vote.
No veto power.
Forwarded from VV Ronge Patil
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Asian Development Bank
Recently, ADB & India signed $270 million loan to improve urban services in Madhya Pradesh small cities.
- a regional development bank.
- established in 1966.
- HQ - Manila, Philippines.
- official United Nations Observer.
- Members - 68 (49 from Asia)
admits the members of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific and non-regional developed countries.
Voting
similar to World Bank, weighted voting system (votes are in proportion with members’ capital subscriptions)
Asian Development Bank
Recently, ADB & India signed $270 million loan to improve urban services in Madhya Pradesh small cities.
- a regional development bank.
- established in 1966.
- HQ - Manila, Philippines.
- official United Nations Observer.
- Members - 68 (49 from Asia)
admits the members of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific and non-regional developed countries.
Voting
similar to World Bank, weighted voting system (votes are in proportion with members’ capital subscriptions)
#PT2021 #2MinRead
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
- established in 1999
- to facilitate the implementation of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR).
- HQ - Geneva, Switzerland.
- Aims at coordination of disaster reduction and to ensure synergies among the disaster reduction activities.
- It is an organisational unit of the UN Secretariat
- acts as the custodian of the Sendai Framework (India is a signatory).
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
- established in 1999
- to facilitate the implementation of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR).
- HQ - Geneva, Switzerland.
- Aims at coordination of disaster reduction and to ensure synergies among the disaster reduction activities.
- It is an organisational unit of the UN Secretariat
- acts as the custodian of the Sendai Framework (India is a signatory).
#PT2021 #Mains2020
Aquaponics
- It is a system that combines hydroponics and aquaculture.
Hydroponics - a method of growing plants in a water-based(Soil-less), nutrient-rich solution.
Hydroponics does not use soil, instead, the root system is supported using an inert medium such as clay pellets.
Aquaculture: Breeding, raising, and harvesting fish, and aquatic plants.
Benefits
- Extremely water efficient.
- Does not require soil.
- Does not use fertilizers or chemical pesticides.
- Prevents aquaculture waste from polluting nearby watersheds.
- Higher control on production leading to lower losses.
Aquaponics
- It is a system that combines hydroponics and aquaculture.
Hydroponics - a method of growing plants in a water-based(Soil-less), nutrient-rich solution.
Hydroponics does not use soil, instead, the root system is supported using an inert medium such as clay pellets.
Aquaculture: Breeding, raising, and harvesting fish, and aquatic plants.
Benefits
- Extremely water efficient.
- Does not require soil.
- Does not use fertilizers or chemical pesticides.
- Prevents aquaculture waste from polluting nearby watersheds.
- Higher control on production leading to lower losses.
#SchemesInNews #PT2021 #MAINS2020
National Supercomputing Mission
- Launched in 2015
- aims to connect national academic and R&D institutions with a grid of more than 70 high-performance computing facilities.
- Budget Rs 4,500 crores over a period of seven years.
It supports 'Digital India' and 'Make in India' initiatives.
- implemented by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY) through C-DAC and Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore.
Objectives
- To improve the number of supercomputers owned by India.
- To build a strong base of 20,000 skilled persons equipped to handle the complexities of supercomputers.
National Supercomputing Mission
- Launched in 2015
- aims to connect national academic and R&D institutions with a grid of more than 70 high-performance computing facilities.
- Budget Rs 4,500 crores over a period of seven years.
It supports 'Digital India' and 'Make in India' initiatives.
- implemented by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY) through C-DAC and Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore.
Objectives
- To improve the number of supercomputers owned by India.
- To build a strong base of 20,000 skilled persons equipped to handle the complexities of supercomputers.
#5MinRead #Mains2020 #Topic03 #GS2
ONLINE JUSTICE DELIVERY
(Part 01/02)
News:
The Supreme Court recently passed directions(under Art 142) for all courts across the country to extensively use videoconferencing for delivering justice during COVID-19.
Advantages of Online Justice Delivery
1. Reduce pendency of cases: 2006 -2019 → 22% increase in pendency
2. Enhanced efficiency of courts:
3. Tackling infrastructural constraints: saves huge investment cost of
building, staff, security, etc.
4. Justice for All - Accessibility, availability and affordability of justice from home.
5. Transparency and accountability of Judiciary increased.
(Through audio- video recordings of court proceedings)
6. Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) increased, thus boost to investments in India.
ONLINE JUSTICE DELIVERY
(Part 01/02)
News:
The Supreme Court recently passed directions(under Art 142) for all courts across the country to extensively use videoconferencing for delivering justice during COVID-19.
Advantages of Online Justice Delivery
1. Reduce pendency of cases: 2006 -2019 → 22% increase in pendency
2. Enhanced efficiency of courts:
3. Tackling infrastructural constraints: saves huge investment cost of
building, staff, security, etc.
4. Justice for All - Accessibility, availability and affordability of justice from home.
5. Transparency and accountability of Judiciary increased.
(Through audio- video recordings of court proceedings)
6. Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) increased, thus boost to investments in India.
#5MinRead #Mains2020 #Topic03 #GS2
ONLINE JUSTICE DELIVERY
(Part 02/02)
Challenges
1. Technological challenges:
a. Technical glitches during proceedings
b. Internet connectivity issue especially in rural areas.
2. Lack of technical knowledge amongst the Judicial staff and the judges.
3. Loss of personal connect: cyber threats and privacy issues may make Victims uncomfortable.
4. Digital Divide - Justice may become distant for digitally excluded people.
5. Cyber security threats
6. Threat to Right to Privacy: If there is absence of any data protection
Recommendations
1. Blockchain powered platform: To ensure transparency and reduce cyber security threats.
2. Tapping Artificial Intelligence: for fast tracking of pending cases.
3. Data privacy laws and rules: making more Clear and stringent laws.
Concluding Remarks
Online justice can be a complimentary option for Speedy justice for all. It will help to protect the fundamental human right of Justice, as enshrined in our constitution.
ONLINE JUSTICE DELIVERY
(Part 02/02)
Challenges
1. Technological challenges:
a. Technical glitches during proceedings
b. Internet connectivity issue especially in rural areas.
2. Lack of technical knowledge amongst the Judicial staff and the judges.
3. Loss of personal connect: cyber threats and privacy issues may make Victims uncomfortable.
4. Digital Divide - Justice may become distant for digitally excluded people.
5. Cyber security threats
6. Threat to Right to Privacy: If there is absence of any data protection
Recommendations
1. Blockchain powered platform: To ensure transparency and reduce cyber security threats.
2. Tapping Artificial Intelligence: for fast tracking of pending cases.
3. Data privacy laws and rules: making more Clear and stringent laws.
Concluding Remarks
Online justice can be a complimentary option for Speedy justice for all. It will help to protect the fundamental human right of Justice, as enshrined in our constitution.
#2MinRead #PT2021 #Facts4Mains
National Authority for Recycling of Ships.
News:
Recently, Centre has notified the Directorate General of Shipping as the National authority for recycling of ships.
- Under Recycling of Ships Act, 2019.
Roles and functions
- An apex body to administer, supervise and monitor all activities relating to ship recycling in the country.
- It will be a final authority for the various approvals required by the ship-recycling yard owners and state governments.
Hong Kong Convention for Ship Recycling:
- under International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 2009
- for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships
- India is a signatory.
National Authority for Recycling of Ships.
News:
Recently, Centre has notified the Directorate General of Shipping as the National authority for recycling of ships.
- Under Recycling of Ships Act, 2019.
Roles and functions
- An apex body to administer, supervise and monitor all activities relating to ship recycling in the country.
- It will be a final authority for the various approvals required by the ship-recycling yard owners and state governments.
Hong Kong Convention for Ship Recycling:
- under International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 2009
- for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships
- India is a signatory.