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Daily News Analysis.

Africa Climate Summit 2023

News: The inaugural Africa Climate Summit 2023 took place.

 

 

  • President William Ruto emphasized the urgent need for regional and global action while kicking off the Africa Climate Summit, 2023 (ACW23) on September 4, 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya.
  • From September 4 to 6, 2023, the Africa Climate Summit took place. Nairobi, Kenya is the location. The meeting intends to address the rising expenses connected with climate change and its effects, notably in Africa.
  • During the Africa Climate Summit, leaders will be urged to make audacious commitments and pledges. To direct these initiatives, a thorough “Pledging and Commitment Framework” will be created.
  • In the run-up to the impending 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which will be hosted in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the summit’s conclusions are essential for the African continent to reach an understanding and mobilize action.

Theme & Areas of Focus

  • Financing for climate action.
  • African Green Growth Agenda.
  • Economic growth with climate action.
  • Capital optimization globally. 

 

Gramodyog Vikas Yojna : Distribution Of Honey Bee-Boxes And Toolkits

News: Recently, the ‘Gramodyog Vikas Yojna’ was launched by Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, and it included the distribution of Honey Bee-Boxes and Toolkits.

 

 

  • 130 recipients received Honey Bee-Boxes and Toolkits from Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.
  • The programme was run by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), State Office Delhi, Government of India’s Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
  • Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, who spoke at the event, emphasized the crucial part the Khadi and Village Industries Commission plays in creating job possibilities in rural India.

Grameen Vikas Yojna

  • Inauguration: March 2020.
  • Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises
  • The goal is to help the agarbatti industry and its craftspeople grow.
  • ‘Agarbatti’ production in the nation is to be increased as a result of the initiative.
  • By giving the traditional artisans a regular job and an increase in pay, it seeks to provide them with sustainable employment.

Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)

  • The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is a vital organization in India dedicated to promoting rural employment and sustainable economic growth through the development of Khadi and various village industries.
  • Established in 1957, KVIC operates under the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, and it plays a pivotal role in preserving and promoting traditional Indian crafts and industries.
  • Khadi, a hand-spun and hand-woven fabric, holds cultural and economic significance in India. KVIC’s primary focus is on the production and promotion of Khadi products, which not only provides livelihood opportunities to rural artisans but also aligns with the principles of sustainability and self-reliance.
  • In addition to Khadi, KVIC supports a range of village industries, including pottery, honey production, handloom weaving, and more. These industries empower rural communities by creating job opportunities and enhancing their economic prospects while preserving indigenous craftsmanship and heritage.
  • KVIC’s initiatives also emphasize eco-friendly and sustainable practices, contributing to environmental conservation. By fostering entrepreneurship and skill development in villages across India, KVIC continues to play a crucial role in the socio-economic development of rural areas while promoting self-sufficiency and sustainability. 

 

National Teachers Award 2023

News: The National Teachers Award 2023 recipients spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

 

 

  • On the eve of Teachers’ Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with the winners at his official residence in New Delhi.
  • 75 award recipients took part in the conversation.
  • The country’s young minds need the best possible education, and the prime minister recognised this.

2023 National Teachers Award

  • The goal is to honor and recognize the unique achievements of some of the best faculty members in the nation.
  • The Award aims to recognize and celebrate faculty members’ exceptional and ground-breaking contributions to teaching, research, institutional service, community outreach, and uniqueness of work in higher education.
  • Every year on September 5, the ceremony takes place. All faculty members at colleges, universities, and other higher education institutions in India who meet the requirements are eligible for the award.
  • Must have a minimum of five years of experience teaching full-time at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.
  • Should not have reached the age of 55 as of the deadline for receiving prize applications.

CSIR PRIMA ET11 : Electric Tractor

News: A compact electric tractor called the CSIR PRIMA ET11 was created by CSIR-CMERI.

 

 

  • The CSIR PRIMA ET11 is a lightweight, all electric tractor that was designed locally.  With a top speed of 25 mph, it can tow a tram with an 8-ton capacity. (Tractor sector).
  • The goal is to serve India’s small-scale and marginal farmers. It meets the needs of field applications for agriculture.
  • Everything about it, including the dynamics, weight distribution, gearbox engagements, and lever and pedal positions, has been carefully developed. 
  • With all the levers, switches, etc. being positioned for an easy approach to the women, it has been made to be woman-friendly.
  • To make operations simpler, electronic switches are replacing many mechanical systems. Modern Lithium-ion battery with Prismatic cell confirmation is there in it.
  • Other secondary uses, such as irrigation and pumps, can be made of the tractor’s battery power when it is not in use.
  • The farmers may run the tractor for more than 4 hours in the field and charge it using a standard home charging outlet in 7 to 8 hours. 

Kuiper Belt

News: Recent discoveries by astronomers provide persuasive evidence that an Earth-like planet may exist in our solar system’s distant Kuiper Belt.

 

 

  • The Kuiper Belt is a vast, doughnut-shaped region in our solar system, extending beyond the orbit of Neptune. It is home to countless icy objects, including dwarf planets like Pluto, Eris, and Haumea, as well as smaller comets and asteroids.
  • A flat ring of tiny, icy bodies known as the Kuiper Belt, also known as the Edgeworth-Kuiper belt, orbits the Sun beyond the range of Neptune.
  • It is named for Dutch-American astronomer Gerard Kuiper, who postulated the existence of such a region in the 1950s.
  • These millions of icy objects are known as trans-Neptunian objects (TNOs) or Kuiper Belt objects (KBOs) together.
  • Relics from the early history of the solar system can be found in the Kuiper Belt.
  • The majority of the observed short-period comets, especially those that orbit the Sun in less than 20 years, are likely to have come from this source.
  • Small icy things like comets, asteroids, and dwarf planets dominate the Kuiper Belt’s makeup.
  • One of the most well-known Kuiper Belt objects is Pluto, which was originally thought of as the ninth planet in our solar system.
  • Pluto was downgraded to a dwarf planet by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 2006, in part because of its location in the Kuiper Belt.