Addapedia Odisha | Daily Current Affairs | 06 February 2024 | Download PDF

• Uttar Pradesh demonstrates the effectiveness of women’s empowerment in combating malnutrition through community-based micro enterprises.
• Self-help groups produce fortified and nutritious foods for pregnant/breastfeeding mothers and children, distributed through the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) programme.

ICDS Programme:

• The Umbrella scheme – Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) is a centrally sponsored scheme initiated by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in 1975.

Schemes under ICDS

• Anganwadi Services Scheme
• Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
• National Creche Scheme
• Scheme for Adolescent Girls
• Child Protection Scheme
• POSHAN Abhiyaan

Major Objectives of ICDS:

• • Improve the nutritional and health status of children aged 0-6 years.
  • Ensure proper psychological, physical, and social development of the child.
  • Reduce mortality, morbidity, malnutrition, and school dropout rates.
  • Coordinate policy and implementation across departments.
  • Enhance the capability of mothers to meet the health and nutritional needs of their children.
• Educate and empower adolescent girls for self-reliance and awareness.

• Anurag Singh Thakur initiated the BIMSTEC Aquatics Championships 2024 in New Delhi’s

Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Swimming Pool Complex which will be held from February 6th to 9th, 2024.

• The championship marks the first of its kind within the BIMSTEC region.

Vision and Background

• Narendra Modi announced the BIMSTEC Youth Water Sports competition during the 4th BIMSTEC Summit in 2018.
• Initially planned for 2021, the event was rescheduled to 2024 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Competitions include Swimming, Water Polo, and Diving events for the Under 20 age category.

BIMSTEC:

• BIMSTEC (The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) constitutes a unique link between South and South-East Asian countries with five members from South Asia (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka) and two members from South-East Asia (Myanmar & Thailand).
• BIMSTEC It is an economic bloc that came into being in June 1997 through the Bangkok Declaration.
• BIMSTEC was initially formed with four member states- Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka and Thailand on June 6, 1997.
• Nepal became an observer state in 1998 and became a full-time member of the bloc along with Bhutan in February 2004.

• Myanmar’s internal conflict intensifies as opposition to military rule strengthens, with Ethnic Armed Organisations (EAOs) gaining control in various regions.
• The recent capture of Paletwa by the Arakan Army, a town with strategic importance on the western border, underscores the growing complexity of the situation.
• The fall of Paletwa shifts the dynamics between the Chin and Arakan ethnic groups, sparking tensions over historical territorial claims.

Impact on Kaladan Project:

• The developments in Paletwa affect India’s Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project (KMTTP), aimed at providing northeast India with an alternative trade route.
• Delays in the Kaladan project are attributed to various challenges, including security concerns and local attitudes toward the project.

China’s Economic Expansion and Geopolitical Influence

• China’s investments in Myanmar, particularly in the Rakhine State, include oil and gas pipelines and plans for a deep-sea port and economic zone.
• The China-Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC) aims to further enhance connectivity between the two countries, potentially altering regional power dynamics.
• China’s influence in Myanmar poses challenges for India’s connectivity and development projects, necessitating a nuanced approach to regional diplomacy.

• CBSE has requested affiliated schools to plan credit allocation patterns in line with the National Credit Framework (NCrF).
• Draft guidelines have been proposed by CBSE, currently open for feedback.

Credit Allocation and Subject Structure:

• CBSE plans to introduce a new credit framework for Classes 9 to 12, emphasizing the allocation of credits to subjects.
• Students are required to clear five subjects, with additional hours allocated for internal assessments in subjects like Physical Education, Health, Art Education, and a third language.

Expansion of Subjects:

• The proposal suggests an expansion of compulsory subjects from 5 to 10 for Classes 9 and 10.
• Additional subjects include a compulsory third language, interdisciplinary studies, physical education, art education, and a skill-related subject.

Schools are encouraged to adopt the credit system internally to ensure preparedness for official implementation next year.

• The Dusted Apollo, a rare high-altitude butterfly, has been sighted and photographed in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district.
• Previously undocumented in Himachal Pradesh, this species inhabits altitudes ranging from 3,500 to 4,800 meters in the inner Himalayas.

Key points:

• The Dusted Apollo bears a strong resemblance to the Ladakh Banded Apollo.
• Apollo butterflies face threats from poaching due to their commercial significance, highlighting the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect endangered species.

Odisha Regional Specific News

• DRDO, through its Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), has successfully conducted four flight trials of the High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT), also known as ABHYAS.
• These trials, held at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha, from January 30 to February 2, have marked the readiness of the product for production and potential export to allied nations.

• • The International Day of Zero Tolerance for female genital mutilation (FGM) is observed annually on 6 February.
  • This provides an opportunity for all stakeholders involved in ending FGM to celebrate achievements, advocate for abandonment of the practice and raise awareness.
• 2024 Theme: Her Voice. Her Future

• This year marks the 13th anniversary of this international day.
• In 2024, nearly 4.4 million girls – or more than 12,000 each day – are at risk of FGM around the world.

• Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced the establishment of the Biswa Odia Bhasa Sammilani, a global conference dedicated to the Odia language, to be convened every five years.
• The inaugural conference concluded recently, marking a significant moment in the language’s history.

Read more about Biswa Odia Bhasa Sammilani in the previous dated Addapedia.

• Odisha ranks among the top 12 states in India with a significant contribution to the country’s cancer incidence.
• Approximately 100 out of one lakh people in Odisha are diagnosed with cancer.
• Over the past decade, there has been a notable increase in both cancer incidence and mortality rates in Odisha, with a rise of 22.5% and 22.6% respectively.
• The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare projects that the number of new cancer cases in Odisha will exceed 55,000 by 2025.
• Oral, stomach, breast, and cervical cancers are particularly prevalent in the state.

• Despite its picturesque setting there are concerns over the lack of facilities, including proper roads, safety measures, and basic amenities.
• The Koraput tourist office has submitted a proposal of ₹50 lakh to the state Tourism department for the development of Dudhari Waterfalls.

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• Dudhari Waterfalls, located in Semiliguda block of Koraput district, Odisha, is a popular tourist destination attracting thousands of visitors daily.

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