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Posted 16 Sep 2024
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Operation Sadbhav
India launched Operation Sadbhav to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) to Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam.
- The operation was launched in the wake of disasters caused by Typhoon Yagi.
- Operation Sadbhav is part of India’s broader effort to contribute to HADR within the ASEAN region, in line with its longstanding ‘Act East Policy’.
NOTE: Operation SADBHAVANA is an initiative of the Indian Army for civic actions in certain part of the country like Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Sikkim.
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- HADR
- Act East Policy
- Operation Sadbhav
- Operation SADBHAVANA
Lok Adalat
About 1.14 crore cases settled at 3rd National Lok Adalat of 2024 organized by National Legal Services Authority (NALSA).
- NALSA constituted under Legal Services Authorities (LSA) Act, 1987 provides free legal services to weaker sections.
About Lok Adalat
- It's one of the alternative dispute redressal mechanisms where disputes/cases pending in court of law or at pre-litigation stage are settled/ compromised amicably.
- Accorded statutory status under LSA Act, 1987.
- It has same powers as a civil court under Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
- Its decision is final and binding and no appeal can be made against its decision.
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- Lok Adalat
- Alternative Dispute Redressal Mechanisms
- National Legal Services Authority
Irula tribe
Despite gaining global attention for extracting and selling snake venom, Irula tribals are facing an uncertain future.
- Irula community plays crucial role in public health by supplying nearly 80% of venom used for antidotes in India.
About Irula Tribe
- One of the PVTG in Tamil Nadu.
- Residing in Nilgiris region of Tamil Nadu and places great value on practice of ancestor worship.
- They are also spread over Karnataka and Kerala.
- According to anthropological literature, Irula is one of the oldest tribal communities of India belongs to Negrito race (migrated from Africa).
- Speak Irula language. It is written in Tamil script.
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- Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)
- Irula tribe
- Negrito race
Operation Chakra III
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) successfully dismantled a virtual asset and bullion-supported cybercrime network through Operation Chakra III (phase 3).
- This operation was executed in close coordination with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of US.
About Operation Chakra
- Initiated by CBI in 2022 it is an INTERPOL assisted Global Action to combat and dismantle organized cyber enabled financial crime networks.
- Its phase 2 was launched in 2023 and phase 1 in 2022.
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- Cyber Financial Fraud
- CBI
- Operation Chakra III
Integrated Ocean Energy Atlas
Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has unveiled Integrated Ocean Energy Atlas.
About Integrated Ocean Energy Atlas
- It identifies areas with high potential for energy generation.
- It covers marine meteorological energy (solar, wind) and hydrological energy (wave, tide, currents, ocean thermal, salinity gradients).
- It will serve as reference for policymakers, industry and researchers for harnessing rich energy resources available in Indian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
About INCOIS
- Autonomous body under Ministry of Earth Sciences in 1999.
- It provides ocean data, information and advisory services to society, industry, government and scientific community through sustained ocean observations.
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- INCOIS
- Integrated Ocean Energy Atlas
Hindi Diwas
On 14th September 2024, India celebrates Hindi Diwas.
About Hindi Diwas
- The first Hindi Diwas was celebrated in 1953.
- It commemorates the designation of Hindi, in the Devanagari script as the official language of India (also provided under Article 343 of the Constitution).
- The President of India presents the Rajbhasha Gaurav Puraskar and Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar awards to ministries, departments, public sector units, citizens, etc. for their exceptional work in promoting the language.
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- Hindi Diwas
- Rajbhasha Gaurav Puraskar
- Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar
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Chamran-1 satellite
Iran launched a research satellite, Chamran-1, into orbit.
Chamran-1 satellite
- Aim: To test hardware and software systems for orbital manoeuvre technology.
- Launching rocket: Carried into space by Iran’s Qaem100 rocket (a 3 -stage solid-fuel launch vehicle).
- Concern: West including US sees Iran's space programme as a potential cover for developing intercontinental ballistic missile.
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- Chamran-1 satellite
- Iran's Space Programme
- Qaem100 Rocket
Centre for Rural Enterprise Acceleration through Technology (CREATE)
Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises has inaugurated CREATE setup in Leh.
About CREATE
- It supports and enhances local productivity, product quality, economic potential and improves livelihoods for the local communities.
- It will help advance rural industrialization and foster enterprise creation, to retain the traditional artisans in challenging regions like Ladakh.
- CREATE will provide
- Pashmina Wool Roving Facility,
- Training for development of production facility for Essential Oil Extraction from Roses and other flowers,
- Training for development of production facility for Bio-processing of available fruits and other raw materials.
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- Centre for Rural Enterprise Acceleration through Technology (CREATE)
- Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
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