Kerala Affairs
Kerala: First-Ever Scientific Bird Atlas
Kerala Bird Atlas (KBA), the first State-level bird atlas in India, has solid baseline data about the distribution and abundance of bird species across all significant habitats.
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Kerala Bird Atlas (KBA), the first State-level bird atlas in India, has assembled solid baseline information about the distribution and quantity of bird species across all significant habitats, giving momentum to futuristic studies.
It is being executed as a citizen science-driven routine with over 1,000 volunteers of the birdwatching community KBA has been prepared supported by systematic surveys held twice over 60 days a year.
Conducted as a citizen science-driven exercise with over 1000 volunteers of the bird watching community.
KBA was prepared supported systematic surveys held twice over 60 days a year during the wet (July to September) and dry (January to March) seasons between 2015 and 2020.
Kerala’s capital is Thiruvananthapuram.
Kerala Governor is Arif Mohammad Khan, and Chief Minister is Pinarayi Vijayan.
National and International Affairs
First-Ever Heli Hub In India
Gurugram will host India’s first Heli Hub. The heli-hub is expected to be built in Gurugram, near a metro station and convenient access to industrial locations such as Noida and Bhiwadi.
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Gurugram will acquire India’s first heli-hub with comprehensive aviation amenities, according to Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala.
The heli-hub will be the first in India, with all helicopter facilities at one location.
The heli-hub is expected to be built in Gurugram, next to a metro station and convenient access to industrial regions (Noida & Bhiwadi).
The Haryana government has proposed to build the country’s first heli-hub in Gurugram, which will include a heliport, hangars, maintenance, and other aviation-related Services.
This heli-main hub’s function serves as a landing and take-off location for numerous helicopter services in the nation’s capital.
India’s Largest EV Station
Gurgaon now has India’s largest electric vehicle charging station.
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On the Delhi-Jaipur National Highway in Gurugram, India’s largest electric vehicle (EV) charging station, with a capacity of 100 charge outlets for four-wheelers, was inaugurated.
Previously, India’s largest EV charging station, with 16 AC and 4 DC charging connections for EVs, was located in Navi Mumbai.
Alektrify Private Limited, a tech-piloting company, created the latest EV charging station.
This EV charging station will not only help the region’s electric vehicle sector, but it will also serve as a model for future major EV charging stations across the country.
This size and scope of the electric vehicle charging stations are uncommon.
It will be critical for the sector to experience true in terms of smooth ‘Certification Compliance’ and ‘Safety Standards.’
PSP-V 2.0: Passport Seva Program
Version 2 of the Passport Seva Program is an expansion of Version 1 of the Passport Seva Program.
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It’s a web-based service, established as part of the National E-Government Plan.
The Indian government plans to deploy e-Passports in the near future for citizens renewing or applying for new passports.
The primary goal of e-passports is to increase their security. It will facilitate immigration. It’s a step up from a standard passport.
A chip is included in the E-Passports. The chip contains the holder’s personal information, including biographical information.
Unauthorized data access is prevented as a result of this. National Informatics Centre and IIT Kanpur developed the Software for the E-Passport.
The E-Passports were created in conformity with ICAO guidelines. The International Civil Aviation Organization is known as ICAO.
Earths Fifth-Hottest Year Is 2021
A report from the Copernicus <a href="https://exam.pscnotes.com/Climate-change”>Climate Change Service, a European Union program, was just made public. According to the research, 2021 was the seventh hottest year on the planet.
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The last seven years, according to reports, have been the warmest on record. Because to the continuous rise in greenhouse gas emissions, 2021 was placed fifth among those 12-month periods.
Scientists warn that increasing greenhouse gas emissions could cause irreversible damage to the Earth.
According to the report, the Average global temperature in 2021 was 1.1 to 1.2 degrees Celsius higher than pre-industrial levels. The temperature was between 2 and 2.2 degrees Fahrenheit.
According to scientists, an increase in the average temperature of more than 1.5 degrees Celsius might cause lasting damage to the Earth as well as significant negative environmental consequences.
Golden Globe Awards
The Power Of The Dog” was named Best Film (Drama), while its director, “Jane Campion,” was named Best Director.
Will Smith earned his first Golden Globe for King Richard, for Best Film Actor (Drama).
Being The Ricardos earned Nicole Kidman her seventh Golden Globe for Best Film Actress (Drama).
Steven Spielbergs remake of West Side Story won Awards–
Best Film Actress (Comedy/Musical) for Rachel Zegler
Best Film (Comedy/Musical), and
Best Supporting Actress (Film) for Ariana DeBose.
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