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(PRELIMS + MAINS FOCUS)


Jal Jeevan Mission

Part of: Prelims and GS – II – Policies and interventions 

Context Five crore households had been provided with water connections since the launch of the Jal Jeevan Mission in 2019.

What is Jal Jeevan Mission?


Panel set up to implement Assam Accord

Part of: Prelims and GS II – Citizenship

Context The Assam government has set up an eight-member sub-committee to examine and prepare a framework for the implementation of all clauses of the Assam Accord of 1985.

What is Assam Accord?

Do you know?


Vikrant to sail out for Phase 2 trials

Part of: Prelims and GS III – Defence and security

Context The maiden sea trials of the indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC) Vikrant have progressed very well and the second phase of trials are expected to begin by October-end, with the third phase planned in December.

About Vikrant

Significance


Alibaug White Onion

Part of: Prelims and GS III – Intellectual property rights

Context The Alibaug white onion was given the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, bringing worldwide recognition to its medicinal properties.

Key takeaways 

What is GI tag? 


Mumbai blind eel

Part of: Prelims and GS III – Environment 

Context A new species of swamp eel was discovered from a well in Mumbai 

Key takeaways 


Vayoshreshtha Samman National Award

Part of: Prelims and GS I- Society

Context: Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu presented the Vayoshreshtha Samman National Award to senior geriatrician V.S. Natarajan.


(News from PIB)


Launch of ‘Wetlands of India’ Portal

Part of: GS-Prelims and Mains GS-III: Environment and Conservation

Context: On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti and heralding the Iconic Week of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav of MoEFCC (4-10th October 2021), a web portal – ‘Wetlands of India Portal’ (http://indianwetlands.in/), giving details on wetlands of the country, was launched by the Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

Important value additions

Wetlands

There are six kinds of wetlands:

  1. Marine or coastal wetlands which include coastal lagoons, rocky shores, and coral reefs
  2. Estuarine wetlands including deltas, tidal marshes and mangrove swamps
  3. Lacustrine wetlands associated with lakes
  4. Riverine wetlands along rivers and streams
  5. Palustrine wetlands, essentially marshes, swamps and bogs
  6. Man-made wetlands like fish, shrimp and farm ponds, irrigated agricultural land, salt pans, reservoirs, gravel pits and canals.

Threats to Wetlands

News Source: PIB


Electricity Rules

Part of: Mains GS-III: Energy

In News: The launch of the Electricity (Transmission System Planning, Development and Recovery of Inter-State Transmission Charges) Rules 2021 has paved the way for overhauling of transmission system planning, towards giving power sector utilities easier access to the electricity transmission network across the country. 

Transmission system is the vital linkage in the power sector value chain connecting the generation and the demand. The Rules will

News Source: PIB


Lal Bahadur Shastri

Part of: Mains GS-I: Persons in history, India after independence

In News: PM paid tributes to Lal Bahadur Shastri on his Jayanti

The man of integrity

A rational and moral personality

Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan

Country’s Interests first

A visionary man

Can you answer the following question?

  1. What are the contributions of Lal Bahadur Shastri to post-Independent India’s polity and economy? Do you think he is relevant in today’s time? Discuss.

(Mains Focus)


AGRICULTURE / GOVERNANCE/ FEDERALISM

MSP Demand & Possible Solution

Context: Philosophy Farmers camping at Delhi’s borders for the past 10 months have clear cut demands — 

What is the government’s position?

What is Minimum Support Price (MSP)?

What is the issue with MSP?

Can state-level policies assure that the farmers get MSP for their crops?

Is there a solution then?

Connecting the dots:


GOVERNANCE/ ENVIRONMENT

Supreme Court Clamp Down on Firecracker Manufacturers

Context: Recently, the Supreme Court said a preliminary enquiry by the CBI into the firecracker industry, including in Tamil Nadu, revealed rampant violation of its ban on use of toxic ingredients like barium and its salts

What did the Supreme Court rule three years ago?

What is the controversy?

Can green crackers make a difference?

Conclusion

At the recent hearing, the Supreme Court noted that there had been a “flagrant violation” of previous orders. It took note of the large volume of crackers burnt almost every day and felt inclined to fix responsibility. “If liability is fixed on the Commissioner of Police, only then can this happen,” it remarked.

Connecting the dots:


(TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE)


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

Note:

Q.1 Geographical Indication (GI) tag is given as per the  

  1. New Design Act, 2000
  2. Patent Act, 1970
  3. Geographical Indications (Registration and Protection) Act,1999
  4. Indian Copyright Act, 1957

Q.2 Which of the following is/are true regarding Vikrant:

  1. It is the first time in India that a ship the size of an Aircraft Carrier is completely modeled in 3D 
  2. It is the largest warship built in the country having a displacement of about 40,000 tonnes.

Select the correct statements:

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

Q.3 Why the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats have low rainfall? 

  1. The straight west coast
  2. The lack of winter depressions
  3. Their leeward location 
  4. The heights of the Ghats

ANSWERS FOR 2nd Oct 2021 TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE (TYK)

1
2 A
3 D

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