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(PRELIMS + MAINS FOCUS)


SEBI clears norms for gold exchanges

Part of: Prelims and GS III – Economy 

Context The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) approved the framework for a gold exchange as well as for vault managers, facilitating trading in securities tied to the gold.

Key takeaways 

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) 


Dissolution of the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB)

Part of: Prelims and GS-III – Defence and security

Context The Defence Ministry has issued an order for the dissolution of the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) with effect from October 1 2021 upon which its assets, employees and management would be transferred to seven newly constituted defence public sector undertakings (DPSUs).

Key takeaways 

About Ordnance Factory Board


Deadline for promotion quotas for the disabled

Part of: Prelims and GS II – Policies and interventions 

Context The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to issue instructions “at the earliest and not later than four months” for giving reservation in promotions to persons with disabilities (PwDs).

About Siddaraju v/s State of Karnataka case

Other landmark judgements with regard to Reservation in promotion


Pantanal wetland

Part of: Prelims and GS I – Geography 

Context A long-standing drought followed by devastating wildfires have posed a threat to Pantanal jaguars.

About Pantanal wetland


Herbicide-Tolerant Rice Varieties

Part of: Prelims and GS III – Cropping patterns

Context Recently, the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) has developed the country’s first-ever non-GM (genetically modified) herbicide-tolerant rice varieties (Pusa Basmati 1979 and Pusa Basmati 1985).

About the New Varieties of Rice:


Zojila tunnel work

Part of: Prelims and GS – I – Geography

Context Minister for Road Transport and Highways recently reviewed the construction work at the Zojila tunnel which is likely to be ready by September 2026.

About the Zojila tunnel


(News from PIB)


Elder Line

Part of: GS-Prelims 

In News: Country’s first pan-India helpline for senior citizens: Elder Line (Toll Free No- 14567) is functional


Rabies

Part of: GS-Prelims 

In News: The National Action Plan for dog Mediated Rabies Elimination by 2030 (NAPRE) was unveiled on the occasion of World Rabies Day (28th September).

Rabies is 100% fatal but 100% vaccine preventable. 33% of global rabies deaths are recorded in India.

News Source: PIB


Shaheed Bhagat Singh

Part of: GS-Prelims GS-I – Personalities in Indian national movements 

In News: PM pays tributes to Shaheed Bhagat Singh on his Jayanti

Contributions

  1. Member of Hindustan Socialist Republican Association
  2. Defined nation and nationalism: At a young age, Bhagat Singh defined nation and nationalism for us.
  3. On Universal Brotherhood: At age 17, he published his first article (in 1924) in Matwala, a Hindi magazine from Calcutta. The subject was ‘Universal Brotherhood’.

(Today, when many are busy “othering” and creating strangers out of their own fellow citizens need to grapple with Bhagat Singh’s views, instead of merely glorifying him as a martyr.)

Strongest critique of untouchability and communalism:

(Even today, untouchability and communalism continue to torment us as a nation.)

On inclusiveness:

(Even today, many continue to peddle religion to promote political prospects.)

Thus we can see here the evolution of his ideas on politics, society, religion and even faith in god.

News Source: PIB

Trivia


(Mains Focus)


ECONOMY/ GOVERNANCE

Tourism and Inclusive Growth

Context: The Statue of Unity and the cluster of projects around it are directly benefiting local communities in a 100 square-kilometre radius, and are providing inclusive sustainable growth in the region.

Potential for Tourism

Way Ahead

Connecting the dots:


SOCIETY/ GOVERNANCE

Digital Health ID

Context: Recently PM launched the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) that involves the creation of not just a unique health ID for every citizen, but also a digital healthcare professionals and facilities registry.

What is the unique health ID, and how does one get it?

What is a PHR address?

What is the security of data?

Can a person delete his health ID and exit the platform?

Yes, the NHA says ABDM, supports such a feature. Two options are available: a user can permanently delete or temporarily deactivate her health ID.

What facilities are available to beneficiaries?

How do private players get associated with a government digital ID?

Why is this initiative significant?

Connecting the dots:


(TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE)


Model questions: (You can now post your answers in comment section)

Note:

Q.1 The currently under construction 14.15 km long Zojila Tunnel will connect which two places?

  1. Srinagar to Leh
  2. Ladakh to Leh
  3. Sikkim to Darjeeling
  4. Spiti to Kullu

Q.2 Which of the following is/are true regarding The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill – 2016?

  1. Reservation in vacancies in government establishments has been increased from 3% to 5% for certain persons or class of persons with benchmark disability.
  2. The Constitution and the functions of District level committees would be prescribed by the Union Government.

Select the correct statements:

  1. 1 only 
  2. 2 only 
  3. Both 1 and 2 
  4. Neither 1 nor 2 

Q.3 The primary objectives of SEBI include :

  1. To protect interest of investors in securities 
  2. to regulate securities market 
  3. to promote the development of securities market 
  4. all of the above

ANSWERS FOR 28th Sept 2021 TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE (TYK)

1 D
2 C
3 B

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