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Silvopasture Systems:

News: Silvopasture systems present a pertinent remedy to deforestation trends in view of the worldwide degradation of natural resources and forests.

A long-established method known as the silvopasture system successfully combines trees, forage, and cattle on the same piece of land. With the help of this technology, animals can dwell in an environment that is comfortable in terms of temperature and wind extremes.

While maintaining or improving production, the trees on silvopasture grounds serve as natural carbon sinks, capturing five to ten times more carbon than pastures without trees. Trees in silvopasture plots have extensive root systems that support better soil stability and quality, nitrogen cycling, and erosion control.

Additionally, silvopasture, a system that coexists trees and animals on the same piece of land, can be extremely effective in reversing the unfavorable trend of deforestation for pasture land. Additionally, it controls the local climate, protecting cattle from harsh weather conditions like temperature swings and strong winds.

Silvopasture systems have higher rates of soil infiltration than open pastures, which increases their capacity for water storage.

PM-DevINE Scheme:

News: Recent updates on the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North Eastern Region (PM-DevINE) were released by the Union Ministry for the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region.

In the Union Budget for 2022–2023, the Central Sector plan PM-DevINE was introduced. On October 12, 2022, the Cabinet gave the PM-DevINE project its blessing.

It has received full Central support, ensuring that funds are given to development programs only. The North-East Regional Ministry of Development will carry it out.

The goals of PM-DevINE are: Infrastructure Development: PM-DevINE aspires to fund infrastructure projects in a coordinated manner, guaranteeing seamless connectivity and accessibility throughout the NER. This goal is in keeping with the spirit of PM GatiShakti.

Supporting Social Development Projects: The programme aims to support social development initiatives that deal with pressing problems and raise the standard of living for residents of the region by taking into account their particular needs and challenges.

Youth and Women Empowerment: PM-DevINE aims to generate livelihood opportunities that are specifically targeted towards the NER’s youth and women, allowing them to take an active part in the region’s growth and progress.

Budget Allocation: The Union Budget for 2022–2023 included a Rs. 1500 crore initial budget allocation for the scheme. The plan has a total outlay of Rs. 6,600 crore over a 4-year span from 2022–2023 to 2025–2026, which corresponds to the remaining years of the 15th Finance Commission term.

The projects that were approved during FY 2022–2023 have been organised by state and project, with each project being adapted to meet the unique needs of the corresponding state.

Bharat Mandapam : International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre.

News: The International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) complex, now known as Bharat Mandapam, was opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

This enormous undertaking, built as a national effort at an estimated cost of about Rs 2,700 crore, intends to highlight and market India as a preferred business location on a worldwide scale.

The G-20 coin and G-20 stamp were introduced by Prime Minister Modi during the official opening ceremony. These announcements are significant because they highlight India’s expanding influence in world affairs and confirm its status as a major actor in both the diplomatic and economic spheres.

The IECC complex is India’s largest Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) destination, spreading across a sizable campus area of about 123 acres.

The convention center is furnished with cutting-edge amenities, such as several meeting rooms, lounges, auditoriums, and an amphitheatre, and it is intended to accommodate important conferences, large-scale international exhibits, and trade fairs.

PESA Draft Rules : Jharkhand

News: In order to implement PESA in the state, the Jharkhand government has published draught regulations for public comment.

For tribal tribes living in Scheduled Areas, the Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, also known as PESA, is essential in providing self-governance and empowerment.

PESA, passed in 1996, intends to provide Scheduled Areas’ indigenous tribes more control over their own systems of self-governance. It gives them a foundation on which to self-govern by acknowledging their historical rights to natural resources.

Eight standing committees must function under the gramme sabhas in accordance with the draught rules, which mandate equitable representation and inclusivity.

The Education and Social Justice Committee will aim to improve the economic standing of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other weaker groups, such as tribes with specific needs and non-modern tribes.

In the gramme sabhas, the draught rules place a strong emphasis on gender and ethnic representation. Gramme Sabhas must have at least 50% female members in order to encourage women’s participation in decision-making.

In order to ensure proper representation and engagement of tribal communities, at least 40% of the members must be from Scheduled Tribe (ST) tribes.

UPITER-3 : Private Satellite To Space

News: On July 27, SpaceX, under the direction of entrepreneurial visionary Elon Musk, plans to launch the largest private satellite ever into orbit.

With its remarkable size and cutting-edge technology, the satellite, known as JUPITER-3 and created by Maxar Technologies, represents a breakthrough in the field of communications satellites.

The triple-booster Falcon Heavy rocket from SpaceX will launch the JUPITER-3 satellite into orbit. Since its first flight in 2018, the Falcon Heavy has attracted much attention, and this impending launch will mark its eighth mission.

In the aerospace sector, the rocket has established itself as a dependable workhorse. The biggest commercial communications satellite ever built, JUPITER-3 is not just any old spacecraft.

This satellite, created by Maxar Technologies in Palo Alto, California, represents a significant advancement in satellite technology. JUPITER-3’s main objective is to add 500 Gbps to Maxar Technologies’ satellite fleet, doubling its capacity.

The organization will be able to better service consumers thanks to this significant boost in capacity, especially in areas like remote locations where cable and fibre access is not available or unstable.

Various communication requirements will be met by the JUPITER-3 satellite. It can be used for backhaul for Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), enterprise networks, maritime connections, community Wi-Fi solutions across North and South America, and in-flight Wi-Fi.