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Project Unnati The Union Rural Development Ministry wishes to tie the labour budget for the upcoming fiscal year to the results of the States under the Unnati initiative. About Initiative Unnati The Unnati project is a skill-upgrading initiative established in 2020 with the goal of enhancing the beneficiaries of the Mahatma Gandhi NREGA's skill base and enhancing their quality of life. The Deen Dayal Upadhyay Grameen Kaushal Yojana (DDU-GKY), the Rural Self Training Institute (
Nagoya Protocol The Nagoya Protocol has yet to provide benefits to indigenous populations in Mexico. Concerning Nagoya Protocol A supplementary agreement to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from Their Utilization (ABS). It offers a clear legal framework for the efficient realisation of one of the three goals of the CBD: the equitable and fair distribution of g
Olive Ridley Turtles A large number of Olive Ridley turtles have begun to arrive in Odisha for mating at the Gahirmatha marine sanctuary. Concerning Olive Ridley turtles Lepidochelys olivacea is the scientific name for the Pacific ridley sea turtle. Found in the warm waters of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian oceans. One of the tiniest sea turtles on the planet. Their shell is an olive green colour. They can grow to be two and a half feet long and weigh up to 45 kilogram
Nicobar Hodi Craft The Andaman and Nicobar Islands recently filed an application for the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for the Nicobari Hodi craft. This is the Union Territory's first application for a tag for one of its products. Previously, Mithila Makhana received the GI designation from the government. What is Nicobari Hodi? The hodi is the traditional craft of the Nicobari tribe. It is an outrigger canoe, which is very common in the Nicobar group of islands. Th
Great Knot A Great knot from Russia has found its way to Kerala’s coast, flying over 9,000 km for a winter sojourn. Great knots to be re-sighted in India among the nearly thousand ones tagged with MOSKVA rings in the Kamchatka peninsula in eastern Russia. About Great knot Scientific Name: Calidris tenuirostris It is a small wader. It is the largest of the calidris species Habitat: Grassland, Marine Neritic, Marine Intertidal, Marine Coastal/Supratidal. This
Sufism A book titled 'In Search of the Divine: Living Histories of Sufism in India' was recently published. What is Sufism? Sufism is a mystical form of Islam, a school of thought that emphasizes the spiritual search for God while rejecting materialism. It is a type of Islamic mysticism that emphasizes asceticism. There is a great deal of emphasis on devotion to God. Self-discipline is regarded as a necessary condition in Sufism for gaining knowledge of God through s
Finfluencers The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is drafting regulations for "finfluencers," as they are also referred to. Finfluencers are persons who use open social media platforms to share their personal stories and recommendations regarding money and stock investments. Their films offer advice on setting a budget, investing, purchasing real estate, using cryptocurrencies, and monitoring market trends. What is the purpose of the rules? There are n
Red Crowned Roofed Turtle At the 19th Conference of the Parties to CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species), which will be held in Panama, India has recommended protecting the Red-Crowned Roofed turtle. What were the Conference's High Points? To move riverine species from the current Appendix II to Appendix I, India has submitted a proposal to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. According to the le
Muli Bamboo A recent research study observed and recorded a wide range of animal visitors/predators drawn to the fruit and flowers of Muli Bamboo (Melocanna baccifera). The study discovered that predation is primarily caused by the high sugar content. It was also reported that a bamboo clump of this species produced the most fruit ever. What is Muli Bamboo? Muli is a tropical evergreen bamboo species. It is the largest fruit-producing bamboo and is indigenous to northe
Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX) Recently, Hyderabad researchers found a remedy to stop progression of rare genetic diseases. About CTX Only four CTX cases have so far been medically documented in India. About the disease: It is a lipid-storage skin disease with no known medical cure but its progression can be stopped. It is a rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder caused by an abnormality in the CYP27A1 gene. The lack of this enzyme prevents cholesterol from being
Arvind Virmani: Full-time Member of NITI Aayog Dr. Arvind Virmani, a senior economist, was recently appointed as a full-time member of the NITI Aayog by the government. Dr V K Saraswat, Professor Ramesh Chand, and Dr V K Paul are the current members. About the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) It was established in 2015 to replace the Planning Commission. It is an Executive Body (acts as a think tank and advisory body) with the goal of continuously
About Vostro and Nostro Accounts The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the opening of nine Special Vostro Accounts with two Indian banks, UCO and IndusInd Bank, to facilitate rupee trade overseas. Regarding the Vostro account It is an account held by a domestic bank for a foreign bank in the domestic bank's currency, which in India is the rupee. Payments in rupee for the export and import of goods will be made to these Vostro accounts in the case of trade with Russia. Th
Mangarh Massacre On November 17, 1913, a horrible disaster that killed more than 1,500 Bhil tribal people, took place in Mangarh (Banswada, Rajasthan). The Adivasi Jallianwala is another name for the Mangrah hilltop, which is located near the boundary between Gujarat and Rajasthan. What caused the massacre in Mangarh? The Bhils, a tribal people, experienced severe hardships at the hands of the British and princely state tyrants. The Bhils living in Rajasthan and Gujarat
Exercise ‘Sea Vigil-22’ The third edition of ‘Sea Vigil-22’ is all set to commence on the eastern seaboard as part of the nation-wide Coastal Defence Exercise from November 15. About Exercise ‘Sea Vigil-22’ It was conceptualised in 2018 to validate various measures that have been instituted towards enhancing maritime security since the 26/11 Mumbai attack. The exercise is being conducted by the Indian Navy in coordination with the Indian
World Toilet Day Every year on November 19th, World Toilet Day is observed to raise awareness about the importance of sustainable sanitation in keeping people healthy. " Making the Invisible Visible" is the theme for 2022. What is the significance of World Toilet Day? Since 2013, World Toilet Day has been observed annually. Aim: It is about taking action to address the global sanitation crisis and achieve SDG 6: sanitation and water for all by 2030. This year'
Asian Diarrhoeal Disease and Nutrition Conference Union Minister recently spoke at the 16th Asian Conference on Diarrhoeal Disease and Nutrition (ASCODD) in Kolkata. Delegates from India and other South East Asian countries, African countries, the United States, and Europe participated virtually in the conference. What are the Conference's Key Highlights? The theme of the ASCODD was "Community participation in the prevention and control of cholera, typhoid, and other enteric
Megalithic Burial Sites Recent research indicates that Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati district is home to the largest number of anthropomorphic burial sites. An anthropomorphic site is one that has an image of a human body over its megalithic graves. A megalith is a massive stone that has been utilised, either alone or in conjunction with other stones, to build a prehistoric construction or monument. Megaliths were built as memorials (non-sepulchral) or as places of remembra
Acharya Kripalani The Indian Prime Minister recently honoured Acharya Kripalani on his Jayanti. About Acharya Kripalani: He was born in Hyderabad, Sindh, on November 11th, 1888. Although Acharya Kripalani was his more well-known moniker, his real name was Jivatram Bhagwandas Kripalani. He was an advocate for Indian independence, a politician, and an educator. Educationist: He taught at numerous locations between 1912 and 1927 before fully committing to the independence
The Transport 4 All Challenge It is a project of the Government of India's Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Aim: To bring cities, citizens, and startups together to create solutions that improve public transportation and better serve the needs of all citizens. Focuses on digital innovation and invites cities, citizens, and innovators to collaborate on developing contextual digital solutions to improve formal and informal public transportation in order to better serve the
Pashmina Shawl Customs officials recently voiced complaints over the presence of "Shahtoosh" guard hair, which comes from endangered Tibetan antelopes, in Pashmina shawls in many of their export shipments. Describe Pashmina. Pashmina is a type of wool with a Geographical Indication (GI) label that originates in the Indian state of Kashmir. In the past, the Kashmiri people relied on Pashmina shawls to keep them warm in the winter. The word "Pashmina" d
Law Commission of India Retired High Court Chief Justice Rituraj Awasthi has been named Chairperson of India's 22nd Law Commission, which was established in 2020. What is the Indian Law Commission? The Law Commission of India is a non-statutory body established from time to time by the Government of India. The first independent Indian Law Commission was established in 1955 for a three-year term. The first Law Commission, chaired by Lord Macaulay, was established during t
Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti The 553rd anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev's birth was recently commemorated. Guru Nanak Dev: Who was he? Birth: In 1459, in the Talwandi Rai Bhoe village, now known as Nankana Sahib, close to Lahore. He was the first Sikh guru and the first of the ten Sikh gurus. Contributions: Began interfaith communication back in the 16th century and had discussions with the majority of the then-current religious movements. Penned works that were include
Xenotransplantation In the first-ever transplant of a gene-edited pig heart to a person, the genetically altered pig heart pumped more slowly than usual. Only 61 days passed following the transplant for the human recipient. Such transplant attempts in the past have likewise failed. Describe Xenotransplantation. The transplantation of animal tissues or organs into human recipients is known as xenotransplantation. Gene editing was used in a recent pig-to-human heart transp
Indian Black Honeybee A new endemic honeybee species has been discovered in the Western Ghats. Regarding species: Apis karinjodian is the scientific name for the new species, which is also known as the Indian black honeybee. After more than 200 years, it was spotted from the Western Ghats. Fabricius described Apis indica as the last honeybee from India in 1798. Despite the fact that Fabricius named the Indian bee Apis indica, it was not considered a valid species until rece
Wangala Dance: Meghalaya The Rising Sun Water Fest-2022 kicked off in the pristine surroundings of Umiam Lake (a man-made reservoir) in Meghalaya. On the occasion of 'The Rising Sun Water Fest-2022,' members of the Garo tribal community perform the Wangala dance. About Wangala Dance: Wangala, also known as the Festival of Hundred Drums, is celebrated with various forms of dances performed to the tunes of folk songs played on drums and primitive flutes made of buffa
Tokhu Emong Festival Nagaland is conducting the four-day Tokhu Emong Bird Count (TEBC), the first avian documentation exercise to include species other than Amur falcons. The exercise has been timed to coincide with the Lothas' post-harvest Tokhu Emong festival, a Naga community that dominates Nagaland's Wokha district. What exactly is the Tokhu Emong Festival? 'Tokhu Emong,' a perfect blend of religion, culture, and entertainment, is widely celebrated in W
Mauna Loa Volcano The world's biggest active volcano, Mauna Loa, might explode at any moment. Where is Mauna Loa? Mauna Loa is one of five volcanoes that make up Hawaii's Big Island. It is the most southern of the Hawaiian islands. It is not the tallest (that honor belongs to Mauna Kea), but it is the largest and accounts for roughly half of the island's land mass. It is located directly north of the Kilauea volcano, which is currently erupting from its sum
Rhinoceros Horn Shrinkage According to a British Ecological Society study, rhinoceroses horns may have shrunk over time. Reasons for Horn Shrinkage Rhinos' horns, which are highly valued in some cultures, have long been hunted. The decreasing horn length across species over time, possibly due to hunting selective pressure and evolution. Important Fact: Keratin, the main component of human hair and fingernails, is used to make rhino horns. More on the Research
Gangetic River Dolphin Dolphins have begun to return to the Ganga River as the quality of its water has improved due to the Namami Gange Programme. Regarding the Gangetic River Dolphin The Ganges River dolphin was formally discovered in 1801. In 2009, they were designated as India's National Aquatic Animal. About Freshwater dolphins: The Gangetic River dolphin is one of the world's four freshwater dolphin species. The other three are the baiji of China'
C-295 Aircraft The C-295 transport aircraft production plant, which will be built in Vadodara by Airbus Defence and Space S.A., Spain, and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), recently had its foundation stone placed . This is the first time a complete aircraft will be produced in the nation by a private enterprise. About The C-295 MW transporter : The C-295 is a technologically advanced, 5–10-ton transport aircraft. It is a capable tactical transport aircraft t
Deinococcus Radiodurans: Mars In a recent study, scientists imitated the intense ionising radiation on Mars and discovered that ancient bacteria may be able to endure considerably longer than previously thought near to the planet's surface. The robust bacterium could live for 280 million years if it were buried, according to a new study, shattering the previous record. This implies that signs of life may still be dormant and hidden beneath Mars' surface. With regards to
List of Fungal Infections for the First Time: WHO The World Health Organization just published the first-ever Priority Pathogens list of fungi that can endanger public health. What is the WHO's Priority Pathogen List for Fungi? FPPL: The top 19 fungi that pose the greatest risk to human health are listed on the Fungal Priority Pathogens List (FPPL). The list is based on the bacterial priority pathogens list, which was first created by WHO in 2017 with a similar goal of mobilisi
Football4Schools Initiative In order to implement the "Football4Schools" concept in India, the Ministry of Education has inked an MoU with FIFA and the All India Football Federation (AIFF). Football4Schools Initiative: What is it? The Prime Minister's goal of making athletics a way of life and raising well-rounded citizens is being realized through the Football4Schools program. Through sports-integrated learning, it seeks to empower 25 million young boys a
Suspension bridge Recently, a suspension bridge in Gujarat's Morbi collapsed, killing at least 134 people. The 19th century Bridge, which had just been reopened after six months of repairs, was reportedly carrying over 400 people when it collapsed. About suspension bridges It is a design where the deck is suspended on vertical suspenders underneath suspension wires. Stiffening girders, two or more main suspension cables, towers, and anchorages for cables are the prim
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