What is ASER?
● ASER stands for Annual Status of Education Report.
● Purpose: The survey reports on the schooling status of children in the 5-16 age group and their ability to do basic reading and arithmetic tasks.
● Conducted by: NGO Pratham
● Geographical Coverage of ASER: ASER is a rural survey. Urban areas are not covered.
● How is the survey conducted? Unlike most other large-scale learning assessments, ASER is a household-based rather than school-based survey.
ASER 2021:
● Similar to 2020, the 2021 survey was conducted via phone calls.
● The aim of the 2021 survey was to understand the transition when it comes to the education system of India as the COVID-19 scare comes down.
Key findings of ASER 2021:
● There has been an overall increase in the proportion of children enrolled in govt schools between 2018 and 2020 i.e from 64.3% to 65.8%. However, in the year 2021, the enrollment suddenly went up to 70.3%.
● There was a 40% increase in the number of school going children taking tuition during the closure of their schools amid the pandemic.
● ASER stands for Annual Status of Education Report.
● Purpose: The survey reports on the schooling status of children in the 5-16 age group and their ability to do basic reading and arithmetic tasks.
● Conducted by: NGO Pratham
● Geographical Coverage of ASER: ASER is a rural survey. Urban areas are not covered.
● How is the survey conducted? Unlike most other large-scale learning assessments, ASER is a household-based rather than school-based survey.
ASER 2021:
● Similar to 2020, the 2021 survey was conducted via phone calls.
● The aim of the 2021 survey was to understand the transition when it comes to the education system of India as the COVID-19 scare comes down.
Key findings of ASER 2021:
● There has been an overall increase in the proportion of children enrolled in govt schools between 2018 and 2020 i.e from 64.3% to 65.8%. However, in the year 2021, the enrollment suddenly went up to 70.3%.
● There was a 40% increase in the number of school going children taking tuition during the closure of their schools amid the pandemic.
What is Shakti in News?
● Shakti is an advanced electronic warfare(EW) system.
● Designed by: It has been designed and developed by the Defence Electronics Research Laboratory in Hyderabad which is part of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
● Purpose: To provide an electronic layer of defence against modern radars and anti-ship missiles to ensure survivability in the maritime battlefield.
● The system has also been integrated with the wideband electronic support measures (ESM) and electronic counter measures for the defence of Indian Navy ships against missile attacks.The ESM of the system helps in finding accurate direction and interception of modern radars.
● Shakti is an advanced electronic warfare(EW) system.
● Designed by: It has been designed and developed by the Defence Electronics Research Laboratory in Hyderabad which is part of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
● Purpose: To provide an electronic layer of defence against modern radars and anti-ship missiles to ensure survivability in the maritime battlefield.
● The system has also been integrated with the wideband electronic support measures (ESM) and electronic counter measures for the defence of Indian Navy ships against missile attacks.The ESM of the system helps in finding accurate direction and interception of modern radars.
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What is PM Gati Shakti?
● PM Gati Shakti - National Master Plan for Multi-modal Connectivity is essentially a digital platform to bring 16 Ministries including Railways and Roadways together for integrated planning and coordinated implementation of infrastructure connectivity projects.
● The multi-modal connectivity will provide integrated and seamless connectivity for movement of people, goods and services from one mode of transport to another. It will also facilitate the last mile connectivity of infrastructure and also reduce travel time for people.
● Coverage: Economic Zones like textile clusters, pharmaceutical clusters, defence corridors, electronic parks, industrial corridors, agri zones will be covered to improve connectivity & make Indian businesses more competitive.
● It will also leverage technology extensively including spatial planning tools with ISRO’s satellite imagery.This will be used for real-time monitoring of projects
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● PM Gati Shakti - National Master Plan for Multi-modal Connectivity is essentially a digital platform to bring 16 Ministries including Railways and Roadways together for integrated planning and coordinated implementation of infrastructure connectivity projects.
● The multi-modal connectivity will provide integrated and seamless connectivity for movement of people, goods and services from one mode of transport to another. It will also facilitate the last mile connectivity of infrastructure and also reduce travel time for people.
● Coverage: Economic Zones like textile clusters, pharmaceutical clusters, defence corridors, electronic parks, industrial corridors, agri zones will be covered to improve connectivity & make Indian businesses more competitive.
● It will also leverage technology extensively including spatial planning tools with ISRO’s satellite imagery.This will be used for real-time monitoring of projects
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What is the Chicago Convention?
● The Convention on International Civil Aviation, which is more commonly known as the ‘Chicago Convention’ was drafted in 1944.
● The convention established the core principles permitting international transport by air.It also led to the creation of the specialized agency which has overseen the convention ever since – the International Civil Aviation Organization(ICAO).
What is the Warsaw Convention?
● The Warsaw Convention was signed in 1929.It defines the liability of the carrier in case of loss, damage, injury, or death due to an accident on international flights.
● The Convention on International Civil Aviation, which is more commonly known as the ‘Chicago Convention’ was drafted in 1944.
● The convention established the core principles permitting international transport by air.It also led to the creation of the specialized agency which has overseen the convention ever since – the International Civil Aviation Organization(ICAO).
What is the Warsaw Convention?
● The Warsaw Convention was signed in 1929.It defines the liability of the carrier in case of loss, damage, injury, or death due to an accident on international flights.
Dhole
● It is also known as Asian wild dog, Asiatic wild dog, Indian wild dog, whistling dog, red dog and mountain wolf.
● Habitat: It is native to Central, South and Southeast Asia.
● India: They are found in Western and Eastern Ghats, Central Indian landscape and North East India.
● IUCN Status: Endangered
● CITES: Appendix II
● Wildlife Protection Act: Schedule II
Why in the News? A recent study has identified 114 priority talukas/tehsils where habitats can be consolidated to enhance population connectivity for the Dholes.
● It is also known as Asian wild dog, Asiatic wild dog, Indian wild dog, whistling dog, red dog and mountain wolf.
● Habitat: It is native to Central, South and Southeast Asia.
● India: They are found in Western and Eastern Ghats, Central Indian landscape and North East India.
● IUCN Status: Endangered
● CITES: Appendix II
● Wildlife Protection Act: Schedule II
Why in the News? A recent study has identified 114 priority talukas/tehsils where habitats can be consolidated to enhance population connectivity for the Dholes.
What is SagarNidhi in the News?
● SagarNidhi is an Ocean Research Vessel(ORV).It was commissioned in 2008 for the country's marine research programme.
● The vessel is operated by the National Institute of Ocean Technology(NIOT).
● Purpose: The vessel is capable of carrying out geo-scientific, meteorological and oceanographic research, and is also designed to carry out search and rescue operations.
● Significance: It is the first Indian flagged research ship that reached the 66°S latitude [Antarctic waters].
● SagarNidhi is an Ocean Research Vessel(ORV).It was commissioned in 2008 for the country's marine research programme.
● The vessel is operated by the National Institute of Ocean Technology(NIOT).
● Purpose: The vessel is capable of carrying out geo-scientific, meteorological and oceanographic research, and is also designed to carry out search and rescue operations.
● Significance: It is the first Indian flagged research ship that reached the 66°S latitude [Antarctic waters].
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All India Survey on Domestic Workers (DW)
● Conducted by: Ministry for Labour and Employment
● Aim of the survey: a) Estimate the number/proportion of DWs at National and State level b) Household Estimates of Live-in/Live-out DWs and c) Average number of DW engaged by different types of households.
● Conducted by: Ministry for Labour and Employment
● Aim of the survey: a) Estimate the number/proportion of DWs at National and State level b) Household Estimates of Live-in/Live-out DWs and c) Average number of DW engaged by different types of households.
Women’s Involvement in Science and Engineering Research (WISER) Program
● Launched by: Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC)
● Objective: It is a first-of-its-kind programme that aims to promote women in the field of research and development through lateral entry.
● The involvement in the program will be possible through lateral entry.There is neither requirement of break-in-career nor any age limit and it will enable easy participation.
● Launched by: Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC)
● Objective: It is a first-of-its-kind programme that aims to promote women in the field of research and development through lateral entry.
● The involvement in the program will be possible through lateral entry.There is neither requirement of break-in-career nor any age limit and it will enable easy participation.
National MPI (multidimensional poverty index)
● Released by: NITI Aayog
● Aim: To measure poverty across its multiple dimensions and in effect complements existing poverty statistics based on per capita consumption expenditure.
● Based on: The index has used the globally accepted methodology developed by the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for Global MPI.
● Parameters: The index is based on three equally weighted dimensions – health, education and standard of living – which in turn are represented by 12 indicators such as nutrition, school attendance, years of schooling, drinking water, sanitation, housing, bank accounts among others.
● Source of Data: The index is based on the findings of the fourth National Health Family Survey (2015-16).
● Released by: NITI Aayog
● Aim: To measure poverty across its multiple dimensions and in effect complements existing poverty statistics based on per capita consumption expenditure.
● Based on: The index has used the globally accepted methodology developed by the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for Global MPI.
● Parameters: The index is based on three equally weighted dimensions – health, education and standard of living – which in turn are represented by 12 indicators such as nutrition, school attendance, years of schooling, drinking water, sanitation, housing, bank accounts among others.
● Source of Data: The index is based on the findings of the fourth National Health Family Survey (2015-16).
State of Food and Agriculture(SOFA) Report
● Released by: Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO)
● Aim: To bring to a wider audience balanced science-based assessments of important issues in the field of food and agriculture.
Other Reports by FAO:
● Food Price Index
● The State of the World's Forests (SOFO)
● The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI).
● The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets (SOCO).
● Released by: Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO)
● Aim: To bring to a wider audience balanced science-based assessments of important issues in the field of food and agriculture.
Other Reports by FAO:
● Food Price Index
● The State of the World's Forests (SOFO)
● The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI).
● The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets (SOCO).
James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)
● Launched by: It is an international collaboration between NASA, European Space Agency (ESA), and the Canadian Space Agency.
● The telescope will complement and is considered the successor of the Hubble Space Telescope.
● Objectives: To shed light on our cosmic origins, to observe the Universe's first galaxies, to reveal the birth of stars and planets and to look for exoplanets with the potential for life.
● The telescope will use infrared light, which cannot be perceived by the human eye, to study every phase in cosmic history.
● Launched by: It is an international collaboration between NASA, European Space Agency (ESA), and the Canadian Space Agency.
● The telescope will complement and is considered the successor of the Hubble Space Telescope.
● Objectives: To shed light on our cosmic origins, to observe the Universe's first galaxies, to reveal the birth of stars and planets and to look for exoplanets with the potential for life.
● The telescope will use infrared light, which cannot be perceived by the human eye, to study every phase in cosmic history.
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What is the Cyber Surakshit Bharat initiative?
● Nodal Ministry: National e-Governance Division under Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in 2018.
● Objective: To spread awareness about cybercrime and building capacity for safety measures for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and frontline IT staff across all government departments.
● The initiative will be operated on the three principles of Awareness, Education and Enablement.It will include an awareness program on the importance of cybersecurity; a series of workshops on best practices and enablement of the officials with cybersecurity health tool kits to manage and mitigate cyber threats.
● Importance: It is the first of its kind public-private partnership that leverages the expertise of the IT industry in cybersecurity along with MeitY’s organisations such as CDAC, CERT-In, NIC and STQC as the knowledge partners.
● Nodal Ministry: National e-Governance Division under Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in 2018.
● Objective: To spread awareness about cybercrime and building capacity for safety measures for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and frontline IT staff across all government departments.
● The initiative will be operated on the three principles of Awareness, Education and Enablement.It will include an awareness program on the importance of cybersecurity; a series of workshops on best practices and enablement of the officials with cybersecurity health tool kits to manage and mitigate cyber threats.
● Importance: It is the first of its kind public-private partnership that leverages the expertise of the IT industry in cybersecurity along with MeitY’s organisations such as CDAC, CERT-In, NIC and STQC as the knowledge partners.
What is the River Cities Alliance?
● Nodal Ministry: The alliance is a partnership of two Ministries i.e., Ministry of Jal Shakti and Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
● Objective: It is a dedicated platform for river cities in India to ideate, discuss and exchange information for sustainable management of urban rivers.
● Themes: The alliance will focus on three broad themes- Networking, Capacity Building and Technical Support.
● Participating Cities: There are 30 member cities in the alliance.
● Secretariat: National Institute for Urban Affairs(NIUA) with National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) support.
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● Nodal Ministry: The alliance is a partnership of two Ministries i.e., Ministry of Jal Shakti and Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
● Objective: It is a dedicated platform for river cities in India to ideate, discuss and exchange information for sustainable management of urban rivers.
● Themes: The alliance will focus on three broad themes- Networking, Capacity Building and Technical Support.
● Participating Cities: There are 30 member cities in the alliance.
● Secretariat: National Institute for Urban Affairs(NIUA) with National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) support.
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E9 Countries:
● E9 is a forum of nine countries namely Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria and Pakistan.
● Launched in: The forum was launched in 1993 at the UNESCO's Education For All (EFA) Summit in New Delhi.
● Purpose: The forum was formed to achieve the goals of UNESCO's Education For All(EFA) initiative. It is also working for the achievement of SDG4-eDUCATION 2030.
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● Launched in: The forum was launched in 1993 at the UNESCO's Education For All (EFA) Summit in New Delhi.
● Purpose: The forum was formed to achieve the goals of UNESCO's Education For All(EFA) initiative. It is also working for the achievement of SDG4-eDUCATION 2030.
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🔥NATO
● North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) also called North Atlantic Alliance is an intergovernmental military alliance.
● It was formed in 1949 with the signing of the Washington Treaty.It consists of 29 countries from North America and Europe.
● NATO's core tasks are Collective defense, Crisis-management & Cooperative security. Principle of ‘Collective Defense’ under which an attack against one or several of NATO members is considered as an attack against all. The principle of collective defense been invoked once - in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the United States in 2001.
● Membership: NATO membership is open to any other European state which can follow the principles of this Treaty and contribute to the security of the North Atlantic area.
● Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium.
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● North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) also called North Atlantic Alliance is an intergovernmental military alliance.
● It was formed in 1949 with the signing of the Washington Treaty.It consists of 29 countries from North America and Europe.
● NATO's core tasks are Collective defense, Crisis-management & Cooperative security. Principle of ‘Collective Defense’ under which an attack against one or several of NATO members is considered as an attack against all. The principle of collective defense been invoked once - in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the United States in 2001.
● Membership: NATO membership is open to any other European state which can follow the principles of this Treaty and contribute to the security of the North Atlantic area.
● Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium.
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