🔆PLI Scheme for White Goods
✅The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi had given approval to the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods (Air Conditioners and LED lights) to be implemented over FY 2021-22 to FY 2028-29 with an outlay of Rs 6238 Crore on 7th April 2021.
✅The PLI Scheme on White Goods is designed to create a complete component ecosystem for Air Conditioners and LED Lights Industry in India and make India an integral part of the global supply chains. Domestic Value Addition is expected to grow from the initial level of 15-20% to 75-80%.
#gs3
#economy
#goverment_scheme
✅The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi had given approval to the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods (Air Conditioners and LED lights) to be implemented over FY 2021-22 to FY 2028-29 with an outlay of Rs 6238 Crore on 7th April 2021.
✅The PLI Scheme on White Goods is designed to create a complete component ecosystem for Air Conditioners and LED Lights Industry in India and make India an integral part of the global supply chains. Domestic Value Addition is expected to grow from the initial level of 15-20% to 75-80%.
#gs3
#economy
#goverment_scheme
Clean Plant Programme: A Major Leap Forward in the Horticulture Sector
💠In a transformative move for India’s horticulture sector, the Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Clean Plant Programme (CPP)
💠Supported by a substantial investment of Rs. 1,765.67 crore and spearheaded by AgriGoI, the CPP aims to enhance the quality and productivity of fruit crops across the country
💠In a transformative move for India’s horticulture sector, the Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Clean Plant Programme (CPP)
💠Supported by a substantial investment of Rs. 1,765.67 crore and spearheaded by AgriGoI, the CPP aims to enhance the quality and productivity of fruit crops across the country
#National_Park
Kalesar National Park
▪️ Located in Yamunanagar District, Haryana.
▪️ Contiguous to Simbalbara NP in Himachal and Rajaji NP in Uttarakhand.
▪️ popular destination for leopards, panthers, elephants, red jungle fowl and bird-watching
▪️ Kalesar National Park is named after the Kalesar Mahadev temple located in this national park
Kalesar National Park
▪️ Located in Yamunanagar District, Haryana.
▪️ Contiguous to Simbalbara NP in Himachal and Rajaji NP in Uttarakhand.
▪️ popular destination for leopards, panthers, elephants, red jungle fowl and bird-watching
▪️ Kalesar National Park is named after the Kalesar Mahadev temple located in this national park
🔆Komodo Dragon:
✅It is the largest extant lizard species.
✅Scientific Name: Varanus komodoensis
✅It is a monitor lizard of the family Varanidae.
✅It occurs on Komodo Island and a few neighbouring islands of the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia.
📍Features:
✅The lizard grows to 3 metres (10 feet) in total length and attains a weight of about 135 kg (about 300 pounds).
✅Their tongues are yellow and forked.
✅Adults are an almost-uniform stone color with distinct, large scales, while juveniles may display a more vibrant color and pattern.
✅Although most young are produced through sexual reproduction, females that are isolated from males sometimes produce offspring through parthenogenesis.
✅They are well-known for their venomous bite, which contains toxins that cause massive blood loss and shock in their prey.
✅They can run swiftly and occasionally attack and kill human beings.
✅Lifespan: 30 years
✅Conservation Status:
IUCN Red List: Endangered
✅It is the largest extant lizard species.
✅Scientific Name: Varanus komodoensis
✅It is a monitor lizard of the family Varanidae.
✅It occurs on Komodo Island and a few neighbouring islands of the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia.
📍Features:
✅The lizard grows to 3 metres (10 feet) in total length and attains a weight of about 135 kg (about 300 pounds).
✅Their tongues are yellow and forked.
✅Adults are an almost-uniform stone color with distinct, large scales, while juveniles may display a more vibrant color and pattern.
✅Although most young are produced through sexual reproduction, females that are isolated from males sometimes produce offspring through parthenogenesis.
✅They are well-known for their venomous bite, which contains toxins that cause massive blood loss and shock in their prey.
✅They can run swiftly and occasionally attack and kill human beings.
✅Lifespan: 30 years
✅Conservation Status:
IUCN Red List: Endangered
Tele-MANAS
✅ Tele MANAS (Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States) is a tele-mental health initiative launched by the Government of India under the National Tele Mental Health Programme (NTMHP) on October 10, 2022.
Need for Tele MANAS:
✅Mental health crisis
✅High suicide rates
✅Mental disorders
✅Untapped healthcare access
Key features of Tele MANAS:
✅24/7 toll-free helpline:
✅Two-tier system
✅Integrated care
✅WHO praised model: Recognized by the WHO as an effective, innovative model for large-scale mental health care delivery
✅ Tele MANAS (Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States) is a tele-mental health initiative launched by the Government of India under the National Tele Mental Health Programme (NTMHP) on October 10, 2022.
Need for Tele MANAS:
✅Mental health crisis
✅High suicide rates
✅Mental disorders
✅Untapped healthcare access
Key features of Tele MANAS:
✅24/7 toll-free helpline:
✅Two-tier system
✅Integrated care
✅WHO praised model: Recognized by the WHO as an effective, innovative model for large-scale mental health care delivery
🔆Precision Medicine in India: The Need for Biobank Laws
📍Understanding Precision Medicine :
✅Precision medicine is a personalized approach to healthcare that uses genetic information to tailor treatments.
✅Genomics plays a crucial role in diagnosing and treating various diseases.
✅Emerging technologies like gene editing and mRNA therapeutics contribute to precision medicine.
📍Role of Biobanks :
✅Biobanks store biological samples and genetic data for research.
✅Large and diverse biobanks are essential for the success of precision medicine.
✅India has 19 registered biobanks, but regulations are inconsistent and inadequate.
📍Challenges in India :
✅Lack of comprehensive biobank laws hinders the development of precision medicine.
✅Participants may not fully understand how their data will be used or who will have access to it.
✅There is no clear authority to regulate biobanks and protect individual rights.
📍Understanding Precision Medicine :
✅Precision medicine is a personalized approach to healthcare that uses genetic information to tailor treatments.
✅Genomics plays a crucial role in diagnosing and treating various diseases.
✅Emerging technologies like gene editing and mRNA therapeutics contribute to precision medicine.
📍Role of Biobanks :
✅Biobanks store biological samples and genetic data for research.
✅Large and diverse biobanks are essential for the success of precision medicine.
✅India has 19 registered biobanks, but regulations are inconsistent and inadequate.
📍Challenges in India :
✅Lack of comprehensive biobank laws hinders the development of precision medicine.
✅Participants may not fully understand how their data will be used or who will have access to it.
✅There is no clear authority to regulate biobanks and protect individual rights.
#NASA has launched the #EuropaClipper, the largest spacecraft it has ever built for a planetary mission. The aim of this spacecraft is to examine whether #Jupiter's moon #Europa has conditions suitable to support life....
🔘Syntretus Perlmani
In News
Researchers recently discovered a new species of parasitoid wasp named Syntretus perlmani that matures inside living adult fruit flies before bursting out, much like a scene from the Alien films.
About
It is a new species of parasitoid wasp.
It is the first wasp found to infect adult fruit flies, a stark contrast to related wasp species that usually target the larvae and pupae stages of flies.
These fruit fly invaders are considered parasitoids rather than parasites because they always kill their hosts unlike the latter, which generally leave them alive.
Female S. perlmani wasps use a specialised organ called an ovipositor to inject eggs directly into the abdomen of adult fruit flies.
Over the next 18 days, the eggs develop into wasp larvae, slowly growing inside the host until they eventually kill the fly by emerging out of its body.
The research team found evidence of S. perlmani across the eastern United States, including Mississippi, Alabama, and North Carolina
In News
Researchers recently discovered a new species of parasitoid wasp named Syntretus perlmani that matures inside living adult fruit flies before bursting out, much like a scene from the Alien films.
About
It is a new species of parasitoid wasp.
It is the first wasp found to infect adult fruit flies, a stark contrast to related wasp species that usually target the larvae and pupae stages of flies.
These fruit fly invaders are considered parasitoids rather than parasites because they always kill their hosts unlike the latter, which generally leave them alive.
Female S. perlmani wasps use a specialised organ called an ovipositor to inject eggs directly into the abdomen of adult fruit flies.
Over the next 18 days, the eggs develop into wasp larvae, slowly growing inside the host until they eventually kill the fly by emerging out of its body.
The research team found evidence of S. perlmani across the eastern United States, including Mississippi, Alabama, and North Carolina
🔆Greening of Antarctica: A Rapidly Accelerating Trend
📍Warming and Greening :
✅ The Antarctic Peninsula is warming faster than the global average.
✅ Extreme heat events are becoming more common.
✅ Satellite imagery confirms a widespread greening trend across the Peninsula.
📍Vegetation Growth :
✅The area of vegetation cover increased from less than 1 sq. km in 1986 to almost 12 sq. km in 2021.
✅ The greening trend has accelerated by over 30% in recent years.
📍 Implications :
✅ Increased plant life will add organic matter to the soil.
✅ This will facilitate soil formation, potentially paving the way for other plants to grow.
UPSC Question
Mains: Discuss the implications of the rapid greening of the Antarctic Peninsula due to climate change. What are the potential ecological and environmental consequences of this trend?
📍Warming and Greening :
✅ The Antarctic Peninsula is warming faster than the global average.
✅ Extreme heat events are becoming more common.
✅ Satellite imagery confirms a widespread greening trend across the Peninsula.
📍Vegetation Growth :
✅The area of vegetation cover increased from less than 1 sq. km in 1986 to almost 12 sq. km in 2021.
✅ The greening trend has accelerated by over 30% in recent years.
📍 Implications :
✅ Increased plant life will add organic matter to the soil.
✅ This will facilitate soil formation, potentially paving the way for other plants to grow.
UPSC Question
Mains: Discuss the implications of the rapid greening of the Antarctic Peninsula due to climate change. What are the potential ecological and environmental consequences of this trend?