01-11-21 Daily-Kerala-KPSC Current Affairs

Erraticrainfalland changingclimatehas furthered the challenges ofdam water managementin the state, even more so in the case of shared operations betweenKeralaand Nadu.

This year, erratic rainfall events have been more frequent, causing disruptions in reservoir management. The short-duration intense rains have been recorded more this year. For eg, on Oct 11, there was 10cm rainfall reported in just four hours which impacted Chalakudy river, Kerala Sholayar, Peringalkuthu and Parambikulam Dams. Following this sudden rainfall event, there was much hue and cry saying dam waters were released.

While rule curve is an indicator, authorities should take a call to release water before the levels increase downstream. Hence, when Mullaperiyar water levels are being fixed, the Idukki dam situation should also be kept in mind.

Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Earth Sciences (Independent Charge), officially launched India’s first manned ocean mission, the “Samudrayan project,” in Chennai.

Highlights

The goal of the Unique Ocean Mission is to develop deep underwater human vehicles for subsea tasks.

With this technology, India joins a select group of countries that have such underwater vehicles, including the United States, Russia, Japan, France, and China.

Samudrayan

The goal of the Unique Ocean Mission is to develop deep underwater human vehicles for subsea tasks.

The ‘MATSYA 6000’ is the codename for the deepwater manned submersible.

It was created by the National Institute of Ocean Technology in Chennai (NIOT).

The method will aid deep-ocean research of non-living Resources such as polymetallic manganese nodules, gas hydrates, hydro-thermal sulphides, and cobalt crusts, which have been found between 1000 and 5500 metres deep.

On October 31, 2021, Minister of Home Affairs Amit Shah inaugurated the Sahakar Scheme.

Highlights

The Atmanirbhar Bharat scheme was founded in Anand, Gujarat, with the goal of doubling farmer income and creating an Atmanirbhar Bharat.

The scheme was started with a Rs 5000 crore Investment budget.

To accomplish the aim of “from cooperation to prosperity,” it will be implemented by NCDC under the Ministry of Cooperation.

NCDC will provide financial assistance to qualified cooperatives for milk procurement, bovine development, quality assurance, branding, packing, transportation, storage, and export of milk and milk products.

The INDIAN COAST GUARD Ship commissioned by K Natarajan, Director General of Indian Coast Guard (ICG) was launched on 28 October.

Highlights:

The ship’s commissioning is a big boost for India’s maritime safety and security.

The ICGS Sarthak will be based in Gujarat’s Porbandar.

It will operate along India’s western coast, under the operational and administrative supervision of the Commander of the Coast Guard Region (Northwest).

The ship is equipped with cutting-edge technology, machinery, weapons, and sensors, allowing it to serve as a command platform.

ICG is maritime law enforcement and search & rescue agency, operating under the Ministry of defense of India.

India has officially endorsed a website created by Indian Climate specialists that list industrialized countries’ historical carbon dioxide emissions.

Highlights:

The emission list was ratified by India ahead of the start of the 26th United Nations Conference of Parties (COP) in Glasgow, Scotland.

The goal of the Emission List was to emphasize the discrepancy in emissions between industrialized and poor countries.

On the one hand, developed countries such as the United States, Australia, Canada, and Western Europe have a net carbon debt, while developing countries such as India and China have a net .

As a result, the Database emphasizes that industrialized countries should commit to more stringent emission reduction targets than emerging countries.

PM Narendra Modi has proposed an India-ASEAN start-up festival on 28 October.

Highlights:

This announcement was made at the “18th India-ASEAN Summit,” a virtual conference of ASEAN leaders.

On the occasion, the Prime Minister also urged for an early revision of the ASEAN-India (FTA) in goods, which India has been requesting for Indian companies to obtain better market access in the ASEAN area.

For India to solve the problem of non-tariff obstacles that Indian firms experience, ASEAN support for a revision of the FTA is critical.

The India-ASEAN start-up festival has been announced as part of India and ASEAN’s friendship year celebrations in 2022.

Every year on November 1st, the world celebrates World Vegan Day.

Highlights:

This day is observed to raise awareness of the advantages of veganism for humans, non-human animals, and the Environment.

Vegan Day is a chance to raise awareness about the advantages of a vegan diet and veganism in general.

Louise Wallis, then-Chair of The Vegan Society in the United Kingdom, launched the day in 1994 to honor the 50th anniversary of the organization’s inception and the coining of the terms “vegan” and “veganism.”