Category: 05 September 2023

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Vizag International Cruise Terminal (VICT) (Visakhapatnam)

Mapping   Source: TH The Vizag International Cruise Terminal (VICT) in Visakhapatnam will be inaugurated by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. This terminal will facilitate passenger vessels with a capacity of 2,000 passengers per vessel and a draft of 8.1 meters. These developments aim to enhance the infrastructure and facilities at the Visakhapatnam …

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Aarogya Maitri Cube

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: Timesnow India has built the world’s first portable disaster hospital, called the “Aarogya Maitri Cube”. The hospital can be airlifted and assembled into 72 cubes that contain essential medical equipment and supplies. The cubes can support 200 survivors for 48 hours during natural disasters or crises. It has been developed indigenously under …

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PM-DAKSH

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: PIB  Context: The Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalata Sampanna Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) Yojana is a Central Sector Scheme launched in 2020-21 with the goal of enhancing the competency levels of specific target groups to make them employable, whether for self-employment or wage-employment, thereby contributing to their socio-economic development. The scheme …

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Adopt a Heritage 2.0

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: IE  Context: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has launched a revamped version of the ‘Adopt a Heritage’ program, along with an Indian Heritage app and an e-permission portal. This updated program encourages corporate stakeholders to utilize their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds to enhance facilities at historically important …

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Sanatan Dharma

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: IE  Context: The term “Sanatan Dharma” is a Sanskrit phrase that can be translated as “eternal religion” or “eternal law.” It is commonly associated with Hinduism but is also used by Jains and Buddhists who believe in rebirth. The term gained popularity in the late 19th century when it …

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Wastewater – Turning Problem into Solution

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Environment Conservation   Source: UNEP  Context: Recently, a report prepared by Global Wastewater Initiative (GWWI), a global platform bringing together UN agencies, NGOs, the private sector etc. to tackle wastewater pollution, “Wastewater – Turning Problem to Solution” was released. This report follows up on the Sick Water report from 2011 and …

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Centre asks states to formulate a logistics policy

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Indian Economy: Infrastructure   Source: ET  Context: The central government has urged states to create logistics policies to enhance ease of doing business and align with the PM GatiShakti initiative, which aids in infrastructure project planning.   Status: India has ranked 38 out of 139 countries in World Bank’s Logistics Performance …

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