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20May 2023

Phase-V Of The Sagar Parikrama Initiative

News: The start of Phase-V of the Sagar Parikrama initiative was recently declared by the Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairy. Through numerous fisheries policies and programmes, including as the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) & Kisan Credit Cards (KCC), Sagar Parikrama seeks to alleviate the issues encountered by fishermen and stakeholders …

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20May 2023

Sanchar Saathi Portal

News: A citizen-focused portal called Sanchar Saathi was just inaugurated by the Union Minister of Communications. The Sanchar Saathi portal seeks to offer a range of improvements and services in the areas of telecommunications and mobile connectivity. It was created by C-DoT, a division of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), to stop frauds such identity …

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20May 2023

Aadhaar-Enabled Payment System

News: Cybercriminals have recently taken advantage of India’s Aadhaar-enabled Payment System (AePS), allowing unauthorised access to consumers’ bank accounts. Leaked biometric information has been used by scammers to avoid One Time Passwords (OTPs) and steal money from gullible victims. The AePS’s weaknesses have recently come to light, as have the ways in which hackers are …

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20May 2023

Land Reclamation

News: There have been considerable land reclamation operations globally as a result of the coastal regions’ rising economic significance, particularly in East Asia, the Middle East, and West Africa. Rising sea levels and storm surges present environmental concerns and potential threats for these projects. The act of converting existing bodies of water, such as seas, …

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20May 2023

Shantiniketan : UNESCO World Heritage Site Tag

News: West Bengal’s Santiniketan has been suggested for the UNESCO World Heritage List. The renowned cultural and historical site Santiniketan is situated in the West Bengal region of India’s Birbhum District. It has historical value and is well-known for its connection to Nobel Prize winner Rabindranath Tagore.   Rabindranath Tagore lived there and wrote many …

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20May 2023

Kerala: an exemplary story in palliative care

Context As India struggles with approximately 4% coverage for palliative care unevenly anchored around mega cities, Kerala’s palliative care model is a global exemplar in inclusive care infrastructure. Defining Palliative care Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients (adults and children) and their families who are facing problems associated …

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20May 2023

Predictable counter: On India’s reaction to U.S. reportage on religious persecution

Context The government of India rejected the recommendations of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom’s (USCIRF) 2023 report, calling it biased and motivated. Right to Freedom of Religion The Constitution of India guarantees the right to freedom of religion to not only individuals but also religious groups in India. This is enshrined in Articles …

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20May 2023

Warming warning: On the World Meteorological Organization projections for temperature trends

Introduction The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued its annual update on its projections that the annual mean global near-surface temperature for each year between 2023 and 2027 is likely to be 1.1°-1.8°C higher than the average from 1850-1900. Major Highlights of the Report Increase in Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) emissions: Global GHGs emissions continued to …

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20May 2023

A long-drawn test for India’s diplomatic skills

Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a week-long journey to Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia from May 19. That defines that at present, India is at its peak of geopolitical activities. The Planned meetings Visits to Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia from May 19 to 24, as announced by the Ministry of …

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20May 2023

Carbon Dating Of a ‘Shivling’ Inside Gyanvapi Mosque : Varanasi

News: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) was given permission by the Allahabad High Court to carbon date a “Shivling” found inside the Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The object inside the Gyanvapi mosque, according to the petitioners, is a “Shivling.” The Muslim side refuted the assertion, claiming that the object was a component …

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