🔆PRAYAAS
✅Aligned with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP 2020), Promotion of Research Attitude in Young And Aspiring Students (PRAYAAS), 2024–25.
✅PRAYAAS 2024-25 is a groundbreaking initiative by the Department of Education in Science and Mathematics (DESM).
, to promote scientific inquiry, creativity and problem-solving skills in young learners from grades 9 to 11.
✅This program equips students to use the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) approach to address real-world problems through cooperative research projects with educational institutions and schools.
✅The selected participants will be given mentorship, catalytic grants and opportunities to showcase their creative solutions on national platforms.
✅Aligned with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP 2020), Promotion of Research Attitude in Young And Aspiring Students (PRAYAAS), 2024–25.
✅PRAYAAS 2024-25 is a groundbreaking initiative by the Department of Education in Science and Mathematics (DESM).
, to promote scientific inquiry, creativity and problem-solving skills in young learners from grades 9 to 11.
✅This program equips students to use the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) approach to address real-world problems through cooperative research projects with educational institutions and schools.
✅The selected participants will be given mentorship, catalytic grants and opportunities to showcase their creative solutions on national platforms.
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Tikhir Tribe:
✅It is one of the indigenous Naga tribes, found in Nagaland and in parts of the neighboring States. Some live across the border, in Myanmar also.
✅They speak a language called Naga Yimchungru, which is part of the Tibeto-Burman language family, like other Naga languages.
✅They make their living from agriculture and hunting. At one time, the Tikhir were headhunters and a man's prestige depended upon the number of enemies he had killed.
✅Headhunting was banned, and the last recorded incident took place in the 1960s.
📍Beliefs:
✅With the coming of the Christian missionaries to Nagaland, most Tikhirs converted to Christianity.
✅Many of the Tikhir practice elements of folk religion with their Christianity.
✅"Tsonglaknyi" the main Tikhir Festival, is observed from 9th to 12th October every year. It is basically a festival of the sanctification of Shield
#geography
✅It is one of the indigenous Naga tribes, found in Nagaland and in parts of the neighboring States. Some live across the border, in Myanmar also.
✅They speak a language called Naga Yimchungru, which is part of the Tibeto-Burman language family, like other Naga languages.
✅They make their living from agriculture and hunting. At one time, the Tikhir were headhunters and a man's prestige depended upon the number of enemies he had killed.
✅Headhunting was banned, and the last recorded incident took place in the 1960s.
📍Beliefs:
✅With the coming of the Christian missionaries to Nagaland, most Tikhirs converted to Christianity.
✅Many of the Tikhir practice elements of folk religion with their Christianity.
✅"Tsonglaknyi" the main Tikhir Festival, is observed from 9th to 12th October every year. It is basically a festival of the sanctification of Shield
#geography
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🔳India's dope testing lab gets WADA approval for biological passport
◼️This allows the NDTL to manage the biological profiles of athletes, enhance anti-doping efforts and promote fair play.
◼️With this, India has joined the 17 countries that have such a unit, which will also help neighbouring countries.
#currentaffairs #UPPSC #PSC #prelims
◼️This allows the NDTL to manage the biological profiles of athletes, enhance anti-doping efforts and promote fair play.
◼️With this, India has joined the 17 countries that have such a unit, which will also help neighbouring countries.
#currentaffairs #UPPSC #PSC #prelims
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Widal Test:
✍️ The Widal Test is a test done for diagnosing typhoid fever.
✍️ Typhoid fever, also known as enteric fever, is a bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi, and it is commonly spread through contaminated food or water.
✍️ A person with typhoid fever will experience symptoms like fatigue, high fever, headache, diarrhoea or constipation, abdominal pain, weight loss, and red spots.
✍️ The widal test is a serological test that detects antibodies against the bacteria in a patient’s blood sample, indicating whether or not they have been infected with the bacteria.
✍️ It is used to help diagnose a current or recent infection or to determine if an individual has had a previous typhoid infection.
✍️ The Widal Test is a test done for diagnosing typhoid fever.
✍️ Typhoid fever, also known as enteric fever, is a bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi, and it is commonly spread through contaminated food or water.
✍️ A person with typhoid fever will experience symptoms like fatigue, high fever, headache, diarrhoea or constipation, abdominal pain, weight loss, and red spots.
✍️ The widal test is a serological test that detects antibodies against the bacteria in a patient’s blood sample, indicating whether or not they have been infected with the bacteria.
✍️ It is used to help diagnose a current or recent infection or to determine if an individual has had a previous typhoid infection.
🔆The article critically analyzes the Paris Agreement nine years after its finalization, highlighting its shortcomings and the challenges in achieving its goals.
Key Points:
📍Dwindling Trust:
✅Developed countries have failed to fulfill their financial commitments.
✅Lack of trust between developed and developing countries.
✅Growing frustration among developing nations, particularly small island states.
📍Weakening of the Agreement:
✅The Paris Agreement has been weakened through various mechanisms.
✅Developed countries have shifted the burden of climate action onto developing nations.
The focus on "nationally determined contributions" has diluted the collective effort.
📍Global Climate Crisis:
✅Global emissions continue to rise, exacerbating climate change.
✅Extreme weather events and climate-related disasters are becoming more frequent and severe..
📍Need for a Stronger Global Response:
✅Increased ambition and action from all countries.
✅Enhanced financial and technological support for developing nations.
Key Points:
📍Dwindling Trust:
✅Developed countries have failed to fulfill their financial commitments.
✅Lack of trust between developed and developing countries.
✅Growing frustration among developing nations, particularly small island states.
📍Weakening of the Agreement:
✅The Paris Agreement has been weakened through various mechanisms.
✅Developed countries have shifted the burden of climate action onto developing nations.
The focus on "nationally determined contributions" has diluted the collective effort.
📍Global Climate Crisis:
✅Global emissions continue to rise, exacerbating climate change.
✅Extreme weather events and climate-related disasters are becoming more frequent and severe..
📍Need for a Stronger Global Response:
✅Increased ambition and action from all countries.
✅Enhanced financial and technological support for developing nations.
🔆Koraga Tribe
✅Habitat – Kerala and Karnataka.
✅Status – Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
✅Language – Tulu language
✅Operation Smile – Launched by the Kerala government with the aim to rehabilitate, support homeless people.
✅The Family among the Koraga is matrilineal, the decent being reckoned along the female line. But residence after marriage is patrilocal.
✅The property is equally divided among both sons and daughters.
#Tribe
✅Habitat – Kerala and Karnataka.
✅Status – Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
✅Language – Tulu language
✅Operation Smile – Launched by the Kerala government with the aim to rehabilitate, support homeless people.
✅The Family among the Koraga is matrilineal, the decent being reckoned along the female line. But residence after marriage is patrilocal.
✅The property is equally divided among both sons and daughters.
#Tribe
🔆The article analyzes Beijing's successful efforts to reduce air pollution and draws parallels with Delhi's situation.
Key Points:
📍Beijing's Success:
✅Significant reduction in air pollution levels between 2013 and 2017.
✅Coordinated efforts across multiple sectors, including transport, industry, and energy.
Stricter regulations, technological advancements, and public awareness campaigns.
✅Substantial financial investment in pollution control measures.
📍Delhi's Challenges:
✅Similar air pollution levels to Beijing in 2015.
✅Need for comprehensive and integrated approach to tackle pollution.
✅Importance of regional cooperation to address transboundary pollution.
✅Political will and sustained efforts required for long-term impact.
📍Lessons for Delhi:
✅Prioritize public transport and reduce reliance on private vehicles.
✅Improve industrial emissions standards and enforce regulations.
✅Invest in renewable energy sources and energy efficiency measures.
#science_and_technology #GS3 #environment
Key Points:
📍Beijing's Success:
✅Significant reduction in air pollution levels between 2013 and 2017.
✅Coordinated efforts across multiple sectors, including transport, industry, and energy.
Stricter regulations, technological advancements, and public awareness campaigns.
✅Substantial financial investment in pollution control measures.
📍Delhi's Challenges:
✅Similar air pollution levels to Beijing in 2015.
✅Need for comprehensive and integrated approach to tackle pollution.
✅Importance of regional cooperation to address transboundary pollution.
✅Political will and sustained efforts required for long-term impact.
📍Lessons for Delhi:
✅Prioritize public transport and reduce reliance on private vehicles.
✅Improve industrial emissions standards and enforce regulations.
✅Invest in renewable energy sources and energy efficiency measures.
#science_and_technology #GS3 #environment
Polar Geoengineering
In News
• Arctic sea ice has shrunk by 95% since the 1980s(NSIDC)
• Ice loss fuels global warming through a "doom loop" effect
Technique⚙️?
• Pump seawater onto ice to freeze it, adding thickness
• Remove insulating snow to promote ice growth
#science_and_technology #prelims
In News
• Arctic sea ice has shrunk by 95% since the 1980s(NSIDC)
• Ice loss fuels global warming through a "doom loop" effect
Technique⚙️?
• Pump seawater onto ice to freeze it, adding thickness
• Remove insulating snow to promote ice growth
#science_and_technology #prelims
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“Scientists discover the largest coral colony on Earth in the Solomon Islands: Key insights on its size and age”
It’s the largest coral known to date. The coral is comparable in size to two basketball courts or five tennis courts.
Physical Characteristics:
1. It is lying at a depth of 40 feet below the surface. Its height (16 feet) indicates an estimated age of over 300 years.
2. It is visible from space due to its sheer size and striking colors.
3. It belongs to the Pavona clavus species. It is predominantly brown but includes vibrant hues of yellow, blue, and red.
4. It provides habitat, shelter, and breeding grounds for various marine species, including shrimp, crabs, and fish.
5. It has been compared to finding the world’s tallest tree due to its ecological importance.
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It’s the largest coral known to date. The coral is comparable in size to two basketball courts or five tennis courts.
Physical Characteristics:
1. It is lying at a depth of 40 feet below the surface. Its height (16 feet) indicates an estimated age of over 300 years.
2. It is visible from space due to its sheer size and striking colors.
3. It belongs to the Pavona clavus species. It is predominantly brown but includes vibrant hues of yellow, blue, and red.
4. It provides habitat, shelter, and breeding grounds for various marine species, including shrimp, crabs, and fish.
5. It has been compared to finding the world’s tallest tree due to its ecological importance.
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Barak River:
✅Origin and Course:
Rises in the Manipur Hills, flows into Assam, and later enters Bangladesh as the Surma and Kushiyara rivers.
✅Joins the Meghna River, receiving the combined flow of the Ganga and Brahmaputra.
✅Tributaries: Major tributaries include the Jiri, Dhaleswari, Singla, Longai, Sonai, and Katakhal.
✅Drainage and Sub-basin:
Covers a drainage area of 41,723 sq. km in India, about 1.38% of the country’s total geographical area.
Lies across Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Assam, Tripura, and Nagaland.
✅Geographic Boundaries:
Bounded by the Barail range to the north, the Lushai Hills to the east, and Bangladesh to the south and west.
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#lakes_series
✅Origin and Course:
Rises in the Manipur Hills, flows into Assam, and later enters Bangladesh as the Surma and Kushiyara rivers.
✅Joins the Meghna River, receiving the combined flow of the Ganga and Brahmaputra.
✅Tributaries: Major tributaries include the Jiri, Dhaleswari, Singla, Longai, Sonai, and Katakhal.
✅Drainage and Sub-basin:
Covers a drainage area of 41,723 sq. km in India, about 1.38% of the country’s total geographical area.
Lies across Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Assam, Tripura, and Nagaland.
✅Geographic Boundaries:
Bounded by the Barail range to the north, the Lushai Hills to the east, and Bangladesh to the south and west.
#Places_in_news
#lakes_series
Central #Railways announces plans to run 34 special trains to manage the expected surge in passenger traffic during #MahaKumbhMela in #Prayagraj, #UttarPradesh.
#KumbhMela to be held from January 13 to February 26.
#KumbhMela to be held from January 13 to February 26.