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CBI launches ‘Operation Garuda’ to dismantle drug trafficking, arrests over 175 persons.

September 30, 2022

This global operation was initiated in close coordination with International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), for combating the smuggling of illicit drugs and psychotropic substances, with a special focus on Indian Ocean Region. Drug trafficking networks with international linkages require law enforcement cooperation across international jurisdictions.
Operation Garuda, the CBI-led operation, seeks to target drug networks with international footprints for action against handlers, operatives, production zones and support elements. CBI and NCB have been closely coordinating with all states/Union Territories (UTs) Police agencies for information exchange, analysis and development of operational information.
“During Operation GARUDA, searches, seizures and arrests were carried out across multiple States/UT in India. Apart from CBI and NCB, 08 States/UT Police including Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Delhi and Manipur have also participated in this Operation,” read a statement by CBI.
During this Special Operation from several State Police forces including Punjab, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Maharashtra and NCB, around 6600 Suspects/Persons checked; 127 new cases were registered and around 175 persons including 06 proclaimed offenders were arrested.
‘Illicit Drugs and Psychotropic Substances including 5.125 Kg(approx) Heroin; 33.936 Kg(approx) Ganja; 3.29 Kg(approx) Charas; 1365 gm(approx) Mephedrone; 33.80gm(approx) Smack; around 87 Tablets, 122 Injections and 87 syringes of Buprenorphine; 946 Tablets((approx) Alpazolam; 105.997 Kg(approx) Tramadol; 10 gm((approx) Hash oil; 0.9 gm(approx) Ecstacy pills; 1.150 Kg(approx) Opium; 30 Kg(approx) Poppy Husk; 1.437 Kg(approx) Intoxicant powder and 11039(approx) Pills/Capsules, were recovered.”

Category: National

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UNESCO released a list of 50 exclusive and iconic heritage textile crafts of the country.

September 30, 2022

Toda embroidery and Sungadi from Tamil Nadu, Himroo from Hyderabad, and Bandha tie and dye from Sambalpur in Odisha were some of the textiles that made the cut.
Some of the iconic handcrafted textiles documented from north India are Khes from Panipat, Chamba rumals from Himachal Pradesh, Thigma or wool tie and dye from Ladakh, and Awadh Jamdani from Varanasi.
From the south, Ilkal and Lambadi or Banjara embroidery from Karnataka, Sikalnayakanpet Kalamkari from Thanjavur have been included.
Kunbi weaves from Goa, Mashru weaves and Patola from Gujarat, Himroo from Maharashtra and Garad-Koirial from West Bengal also find a place among the 50 iconic textiles.

Category: Art and Culture

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WHO launches new initiative to stop spread of invasive malaria vector in Africa.

September 30, 2022

A new World Health Organization (WHO) initiative has been launched that aims to stop the further spread of this invasive mosquito species in the region.
The WHO had identified the spread of Anopheles stephensi as a significant threat to malaria control and elimination in 2019 – particularly in Africa, where the disease hits hardest. Originally native to parts of South Asia and the Arabian Peninsula, An. stephensi has been expanding its range over the last decade, with detections reported in Djibouti (2012), Ethiopia and Sudan (2016), Somalia (2019) and Nigeria (2020).
Unlike the other main mosquito vectors of malaria in Africa, it thrives in urban settings.
“With more than 40 per cent of the population in Africa living in urban environments, the WHO said the invasion and spread of An. stephensi could pose a significant threat to the control and elimination of malaria. But large-scale surveillance of the vector is still in its infancy, and more research and data are urgently needed.”
WHO’s new initiative aims to support an effective regional response to An. stephensi on the African continent through a five-pronged approach.
These approaches include increasing collaboration across sectors and border; strengthening surveillance to determine the extent of the spread of An. stephensi and its role in transmission; and improving information exchange on the presence of An. stephensi.
These efforts also aim at developing guidance for national malaria control programmes on appropriate ways to respond to An. stephensi and prioritizing research to evaluate the impact of interventions and tools against An. stephensi.
“Where feasible, national responses to An. stephensi should be integrated with efforts to control malaria and other vector-borne diseases, such as dengue fever, yellow fever and chikungunya.
The WHO Global vector control response 2017-2030 provides a framework for investigating and implementing such integration.

Category: Health

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World Maritime Day: Theme for 2022 ‘New technologies for greener shipping’.

September 30, 2022

Every year on the final Thursday in September, which falls on 29th this year, people around the world commemorate World Maritime Day to recognise the hard work of those who work in the maritime industry.
‘maritime’ originates from the Latin word ‘maritimus,’ which means ‘of the sea.’ The day sheds light on the role seafarers, service agents, and marine officials play in our personal life. Sea life is undoubtedly challenging given the strain of working long hours for uncertain compensation and being away from home.
The theme for this year is ‘New technologies for greener shipping’.
The need to promote a green transition of the maritime industry into a sustainable future while leaving no one behind is reflected in this year’s theme for the day. It offers a chance to concentrate on the significance of a sustainable maritime industry and the necessity to rebuild better and more sustainably in a post-pandemic world.
The 2022 theme will also enable a variety of initiatives to focus on particular issues relating to the promotion of inclusive innovation and the adoption of new technology to aid in the marine industry’s need for a greener transition.
A strategy for future sustainable green economic growth in a sustainable manner must include the development of a safe, secure, and effective international shipping industry. More than 80 per cent of world trade is delivered to people and communities via maritime trade.
In 1948, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) was founded to oversee the shipping sector. The IMO upholds a thorough structure that covers technological collaboration, environmental regulation, legal recourse, and safety for every member of its workforce.
The first World Maritime Day was observed on 17 March, 1978 to commemorate the day on which the IMO Convention came into effect.

Category: Days to Remember

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Finland to bar Russians entry with Schengen tourist visas.

September 30, 2022

Finland will bar Russians with Schengen tourist visas from entering the country from 30th September 2022, following a surge in arrivals after Moscow’s mobilisation order for the war in Ukraine.
The decision aims to completely prevent the current situation of Russian tourism to Finland and the related transit through Finland.
A Tourist Schengen Visa permits third-country nationals to enter the Schengen Area for a maximum of 90 days within a 6-month period, under the purpose of travelling or visiting Europe for pleasure.
Schengen Areasignifies a zone where 26 European countries, abolished their internal borders, for the free and unrestricted movement of people, in harmony with common rules for controlling external borders and fighting criminality by strengthening the common judicial system and police cooperation.
Schengen Area covers most of the EU countries, except Ireland and the countries that are soon to be part of Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia and Cyprus. Although not members of the EU, countries like Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and Lichtenstein are also part of the Schengen zone.

Category: International

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Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Shri Anurag Singh Thakur to launch nationwide month-long Clean India 2.0 Programme from 1st October 2022.

September 30, 2022

The Department of Youth Affairs of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (Government of India) will launch a month-long nationwide Clean India 2.0 from 1st -31st October, 2022 after the successful campaign of last year.
The programme is being organised in all the villages across the country through the network of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS), affiliated Youth Clubs & National Service Scheme Affiliated Institutions.
This month-long nationwide programme will be launched to collect waste material mainly single-use plastic and create awareness among people.
One crore kilogram of waste material including plastic and e-waste will be collected and disposed off with the support and voluntary participation of citizens.
Hotspots for waste collection will be Tourist Places, Educational Institutes, Bus Stand/Railway Stations and the vicinity, National Highways, Historical and heritage buildings, religious places & surroundings, Hospitals and Water Resource etc.

Category: Policies and Programmes

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India climbs to 40th rank in Global Innovation Index of World Intellectual Property Organization.

September 30, 2022

India has climbed to the 40th rank in the Global Innovation Index of World Intellectual Property Organization. This is a huge leap of 41 places in 7 years.
The World Intellectual Property Organization released the Global Innovation Index 2022 in which Switzerland has emerged as the world’s most innovative economy for the 12th consecutive year.
Switzerland remains the world’s leader in innovation for the 12th consecutive year.
It leads globally in innovation outputs, and specifically in patents by origin, software spending, high-tech manufacturing, production, and export complexity.
The second position was secured by the US followed by Sweden, the UK, and the Netherlands.

Category: Indexes and Reports

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NABARD okays 113 projects worth Rs 609 crore.

September 29, 2022

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned 113 projects worth Rs 609.54 crore to Himachal Pradesh under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) during 2022-23.
NABARD under the RIDF provides concessional loans to state governments for the development of basic infrastructure. The sanctioned projects include 26 drinking water supply schemes, 30 minor irrigation, 40 rural roads, four bridges and 13 sewerage schemes.
Around Rs 200.78 crore has been sanctioned for 40 rural roads and four bridges, which will be utilised for development of 103.65 km roads and improvement and upgrade of 132.89 km roads. An amount of Rs 121.75 crore has been sanctioned for 13 sewerage projects, which will benefit of 65,000 people. Besides, Rs 118.87 crore has been sanctioned for 26 rural drinking water supply schemes, which will benefit 2.94 lakh people.
An amount of Rs 168.14 crore has been sanctioned for 30 minor irrigation projects, which will benefit 4541.85 hectares of agricultural land.

Category: States Current Affairs

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Rs 14 crore approved for landslide protection in Chamba district.

September 29, 2022

The government has approved Rs 14.22 crore under the 15th Finance Commission for landslide protection works in various disaster-affected areas of Chamba district under the State Disaster Mitigation Fund.
Deputy Commissioner DC Rana said the amount had been sanctioned for the first time for carrying out landslide protection works in six different disaster affected areas of the district.
Around Rs 1.36 crore, from this amount, was earmarked for the conservation of landslide works in upper and lower parts of Bairagarh roadway drain and around Rs 1.82 crore for conservation of landslide works at Jukyani Ghar on the Tissa-Sai-Jhajjakothi road, the DC said.
He said protection works were being carried out to reinforce the Pucca Tala Ghaar with about Rs 3.23 crore. He added that work on the Pucca Tala road was being done on a war footing so that pedestrians could walk through the road safely.
The DC said Rs 4.58 crore had been earmarked for carrying out flood control works along the Chamba-Bharmour National Highway and the Durgathi nullah restoration works, including 15 houses and 10 shops.
Besides this, Rs 1.88 crore had been allocated for carrying out flood control works at Kamotha village in Kalhel area under the ‘Jal Shakti Vibhag’. Restoration works would also be carried out in 120 houses, 25 shops and 70 hectares of cultivable land, which was affected by the floods at Kamotha village.

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Hurricane Ian has made landfall in western Cuba as a category three storm, bringing wind speeds of up to 205 kilometres per hour.

September 29, 2022

A hurricane is a type of storm called a tropical cyclone, which forms over tropical or subtropical waters.
A tropical cyclone is a rotating low-pressure weather system that has organized thunderstorms but no fronts (a boundary separating two air masses of different densities).
Tropical cyclones with maximum sustained surface winds of less than 39 miles per hour (mph) are called tropical depressions. Those with maximum sustained winds of 39 mph or higher are called tropical storms.
When a storm’s maximum sustained winds reach 74 mph, it is called a hurricane.
Hurricanes originate in the Atlantic basin, which includes the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico, the eastern North Pacific Ocean, and, less frequently, the central North Pacific Ocean.
“Hurricane Season” begins on June 1 and ends on November 30, although hurricanes can, and have, occurred outside of this time frame.

Category: Geography

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