ANSWER: C
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International Translation Day was observed on September 30, honouring the work of Language specialists who contributes significantly on developing the international understanding.
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Theme of the day
The International Translation Day 2021 was observed under the theme “United in translation.”
Background
This day was started being observed in 1953. Since then, it is being organised by “International Federation of Translators (FIT)”. First formal celebration of the day was observed in 1991. In mat 2017, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) enacted the Resolution 71/288 regarding the importance of language experts in linking countries and encouraging peace, understanding, & advancement. UNGA designated September 30 as International Translation Day with the resolution 71/288.
Who was St. Jerome?
St. Jerome was an Italian priest, living in north-eastern region of the country. He is most renowned for his efforts of translating New Testament from its Greek manuscripts into Latin. He died on September 30, near Bethlehem
ANSWER: D
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India and Australia participated in the fourth iteration of the biennial maritime series called ‘AUSINDEX’ on September 30, 2021.
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Significance of the exercise
AUSINDEX maritime exercise provides an opportunity to showcase the ability of conducting ‘high-end maritime warfare training’ with India. It also showcases a range of Australian Navy maritime capabilities.
Background
Indian and Australian Navy started conducting the bilateral maritime exercise called AUSUNDEX in 2015. Over the years, the exercise ‘AUSINDEX’ has grown in complexity. Its third edition was conducted in the Bay of Bengal in 2015. The exercises held in the Bay of Bengal, for the first time, included anti-submarine drills.
India-Australia Maritime Cooperation
India and Australia also conducted “Ex AUSTRA HIND” which is a bilateral Exercise between Armies of both the countries as well as “EX PITCH BLACK” which is a multilateral air combat training exercise of Australia.
ANSWER: A
WHY IN NEWS?
All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), under the AYUSH ministry, has developed “Bal Raksha Kit” which is an immunity boosting kit.
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Aim of the kit
This kit has been developed with the aim of amplifying the immunity of children in order to help them fight against the SARS-CoV-2 virus, that causes covid-19 disease.
Significance of the kit
This kit is significant because no Covid-19 vaccine available for the children in India yet.
Ingredients of the kit
Bal Raksha kit contains a syrup made up of basil, giloy, liquorice, cinnamon and dry grapes, which are have amazing medicinal qualities. The kit also comprises of Annu oil, Sitopaladi and Chyawanprash. These products help in boosting the immunity level with regular consumption.
Who prepared it?
This kit has been developed under the strict guidelines of ministry of Ayush while it was manufactured by Indian Medicines Pharmaceutical Corporation Limited (IMPCL) in Uttarakhand.
What other kit AIIA has developed?
Apart from Bal Raksha Kit, AIIA has previously developed ‘Swasthya Raksha Kit’, ‘Arogya Raksha Kit’ as well as ‘Ayu Raksha Kit’.
ANSWER: A
WHY IN NEWS?
Union Minister for Panchayati Raj & Rural Development, Giriraj Singh, launched “People’s Plan Campaign 2021- Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas” on September 30, 2021.
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Need of accountable gram sabhas
According to the minister, there is an emergent need of meaningful & accountable Gram Sabhas as well as proper utilisation of funds. There is also a need of raising own source revenues by Panchayats, bridging digital divide in rural areas, use of innovation & technology, converging all the resources available under several Flagship Programmes by Panchayati Raj Institutions etc.
About People’s plan campaign
Aim of Panchayat Development Plan
Panchayat Development plan aims to strengthen the role of elected representatives of Panchayats as well as SHG Women under the DAY-NRLM in Gram Sabha.
Creation of assets
On the occasion, minister also suggested that, Panchayats should create assets from the allocated funds in order to increase the income sources of Panchayats.
Vibrant Gram Sabha Dashboard
Vibrant Gram Sabha Dashboard was launched in order to help in increasing maximum participation by means of meeting of Gram Sabha, meeting of elected Panchayat Public Representatives and Standing Committee meeting of Gram Panchayat.
ANSWER: D
WHY IN NEWS?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 (SBM-U 2.0) along with the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0 (AMTUT 2.0). These schemes were launched at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi.
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Significance of the schemes
In the past 6-7 years, Swachh Bharat as well as AMRUT Missions have brought transformative changes in the lives of people. Both the missions have improved the urban landscape in India by adopting a scientific approach.
AMRUT 2.0 mission
AMRUT 2.0 mission will help in making cities self-reliant. It will ensure water security across the cities. This mission has been launched with the aim of providing 100 percent coverage of water supply to all households in 4,700 urban local bodies. This target will be achieved by providing 2.68 crore tap connections and 100% coverage of sewerage across 500 AMRUT cities. An outlay of Rs 2.87 lakh crore has been sanctioned for this mission.
SBM-U 2.0
SBM-U 2.0 mission seeks to make all cities ‘Garbage Free’. It also seeks to ensure grey and black water management across the cities that are not covered under AMRUT. Mission will focus on source segregation of solid waste by utilizing the principles of 3Rs that is “Reduce, reuse, recycle”. An outlay of Rs 1.41 lakh crore has been sanctioned for SBM-U 2.0.
ANSWER: B
WHY IN NEWS?
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) published its “UNCTAD Digital Economy Report 2021, recently.
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Light-touch approach is mostly favoured by countries having strong regulatory environments and sufficient regulatory resources in order to monitor compliance of domestic laws. As per report, Philippines’s use of light-touch approach is towards its “dependence” on the outsourcing industry, which is the major economic growth drivers in the country.
Counties following restrictive or Guarded approach
The “restrictive” or “guarded” approach for cross-border data flows is followed by countries like India, China, Indonesia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Rwanda, Russian Federation, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Vietnam.
UNCTAD recommendations
ANSWER: C
WHY IN NEWS?
Digi Saksham Programme was launched by the Union Labour and Employment Minister Bhupender Yadav.
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Training to youth
Under the DigiSaksham initiative, free of cost training will be provided to more than 3 lakh youth, in digital skills including basic skills & advance computing, in the first year. This training programme can be accessed through the National Career Service (NCS) Portal. The initiative gives priority to the job-seekers from semi urban areas who belongs to disadvantaged communities as well as who have lost their jobs amidst ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Types of Training
Digi Saksham initiative comprises of three types of training viz.,
In what areas training would be provided?
Under the initiative, training would be provided in areas such as Java Script, Data Visualisation, Power Bi, Advance Excel, HTML, software development fundamentals, programming languages, introduction to coding etc.
ANSWER: A
WHY IN NEWS?
India-based Dr Rukmini Banerji was awarded with the 2021 Yidan prize.
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Cash Prize
Both the persons will receive HK$30 million which is equal to approximately US$3.9 million. The money includes HK$15 million cash prize and a project fund of HK$15 million, from the Foundation.
Dr Rukmini Banerji
He is the Chief Executive Officer of ‘Pratham Education Foundation’. She was awarded the 2021 Yidan Prize for Education Development. Award recognises her work in improving learning outcomes. He also pioneered the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) assessment approach, revealing literacy and numeracy gaps among children in India. To bridge these gaps, they started “Teaching at the Right Level” (TaRL) program which works with schools and local communities in order to provide basic reading and arithmetic skills. This programme ensures that no children are left behind.
About Yidan Prize
Yidan prize was established by Yidan prize Foundation in 2016. Yidan Prize Foundation is a global philanthropic education foundation, inspiring progress and change in education. It is is an education award, recognizing individuals, or up to three-member teams, who have contributed towards education research & development. It aims to progress learning by means of building a global community that is committed towards advancing ideas in education.
ANSWER: C
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American Space Agency, NASA, is set to send its first spacecraft to study Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids.
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Objective of the mission
Mission Lucy will be launched with the objective of investigating the group of rocky bodies that are circling the Sun in two swarms- one preceding Jupiter and the other trailing behind it.
About the mission
Mission Lucy will go for a 12-year journey after receiving boosts from Earth’s gravity. 12-year journey will be completed across eight different asteroids including one in Main Belt between Mars & Jupiter and seven Trojans. Spacecraft will fly by its target objects within 400 kilometres of their surfaces. It will use onboard instruments and large antenna to investigate the geology of target objects. It will be the first solar-powered spacecraft at a distance of 400 kms. Total cost of the mission is $981 million.
What are Trojans?
Trojans are small celestial body or asteroids, sharing the orbit of larger one. They remain in a stable orbit, nearly 60° ahead or behind the main body. They can share the orbits of planets or large moons. Trojans are a type of co-orbital object. In Trojans, a star and a planet orbit around a common barycentre. Barycentre is close to the centre of the star as it is much more massive as compared to the orbiting planet. Most of the known trojans in solar system share the orbit of Jupiter. They are in a very small region of space but are physically different from one another. As of now, about 7000 trojans are known.
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