Addapedia Odisha | Daily Current Affairs | 07 November 2024 | Download PDF

• The 5th edition of the Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise (VINBAX) 2024 commenced on November 4, 2024, at Ambala, Haryana. 

Key points:

• This edition marks a significant increase in scope with Bi-Service level participation for the first time by personnel of the Army and Air Force from both countries. 
• The exercise will be held from November 4 to 23 at Ambala and Chandimandir. 
• The aim of VINBAX is to enhance the joint military capability of both countries.

• Europe’s Proba-3 mission, comprising two satellites, is set to arrive in India for its launch aboard ISRO’s PSLV-XL rocket in December 2024. 
• The mission aims to study the Sun’s corona by creating an artificial solar eclipse, allowing for continuous observation of this crucial region. 
• This collaboration between ESA and ISRO marks a significant milestone in international space cooperation and showcases India’s growing role in global space exploration.

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• Proba-3 is a groundbreaking mission by the European Space Agency (ESA) aimed at demonstrating highly precise satellite formation flying. 
• It comprises two small satellites that will separate and fly in tandem, creating an artificial solar eclipse to study the Sun’s faint corona. 
• This innovative approach allows for continuous observation of the corona, which is usually only visible during brief moments of total solar eclipses. 
• The mission will also validate advanced technologies like relative GPS navigation and autonomous formation flying, paving the way for future complex space missions

• Researchers have discovered a specific protein called IL-35 that can protect the immune system by lowering particular immune cells that produce inflammatory chemicals. 
• This, in turn, reduces pancreatic cell infiltration, a key contributor in type 1 and autoimmune diabetes mellitus.   
• IL-35 presents a novel treatment option for diabetes, offering hope for the growing global diabetes epidemic, especially among children and adolescents in developing countries.   

IL-35:

• Interleukin-35 (IL-35) is a recently discovered cytokine with potent immunosuppressive properties. It plays a crucial role in maintaining immune tolerance and preventing autoimmune diseases. 
• IL-35-mediated immunotherapy is an emerging field that aims to harness the power of this cytokine to treat various immune-related disorders.   

How it Works:

• IL-35 promotes the generation and function of regulatory T cells (Tregs), a specialized subset of T cells that suppress immune responses.   
• It inhibits the activation and proliferation of inflammatory T cells.   
• It reduces the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines.   

Diabetes:

• Approximately 1 in 10 adults worldwide have diabetes, and over 90% of them have type 2 diabetes.
• There are two main types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2.
• Type 1 diabetes: It is an autoimmune disease that causes the body to attack and destroy the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. 
• Type 2 diabetes: It is the most common form of diabetes and is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental.

Note:

• World Diabetes Day was established in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) with support from the World Health Organization (WHO).
• It became an official United Nations Day in 2006.

• The first significant results from the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC) payload onboard India’s Aditya-L1 solar mission have been unveiled. 
• The VELC instrument successfully captured data allowing scientists to estimate the precise onset time of a coronal mass ejection (CME) from the Sun.

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• Aditya-L1 is India’s first space-based mission to study the Sun. 
• It was launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on September 2, 2023, and is positioned in a halo orbit around the Lagrange point 1 (L1) of the Sun-Earth system, approximately 1.5 million kilometers from Earth.   

Key Objectives:

• Study of the Sun’s atmosphere: Aditya-L1 carries seven payloads to observe the Sun’s chromosphere and corona, focusing on solar activities and their impact on space weather.   
• Real-time monitoring: Its location at L1 provides continuous viewing of the Sun without any interruptions, enabling real-time monitoring of solar activities.

• The global clean technology market is set to experience significant growth, reaching a value of $2 trillion by 2035.

Key points: 

• This surge is driven by increasing global focus on sustainability and the transition towards renewable energy sources. 
• Key clean technologies such as solar energy, wind power, electric vehicles, and battery storage are expected to play a major role in this growth. 
• This expansion presents substantial opportunities for businesses, investors, and policymakers alike, while also posing challenges related to supply chain management, technological advancements, and policy frameworks

• The Odisha government is set to launch the Godabarisha Mishra Adarsha Prathamika Vidyalaya Yojana, a scheme aimed at transforming primary education in the state. 
• This ambitious initiative seeks to create ideal learning environments inspired by the legacy of the Satyabadi Vana Vidyalaya.

Key Points:  

• To create ideal learning environments inspired by the legacy of the Satyabadi Vana Vidyalaya, with a focus on enhancing children’s linguistic and arithmetic skills to better prepare them for higher education. 
• Modern primary school buildings will be constructed across all panchayats in the state. 
• A total of 6,794 new schools are proposed to be set up.   
• The scheme emphasizes a holistic approach to education, focusing not just on academics but also on the overall development of the child.

• The Daha reservoir in Bhanjanagar, Ganjam district, Odisha, is set to undergo a major renovation project worth Rs 62 crore. 
• The project will focus on desilting the reservoir and constructing a road along its side. 

About:

• The reservoir was constructed in 1972.
• The Daha reservoir is located on the Daha River in the state of Odisha.
• The reservoir is used for irrigation purposes and supplies water to the Ganjam district.
• This river is a tributary of the Mahanadi River
• It originates from the Kuakhai River and flows through Khordha and Puri districts before emptying into Chilika Lake. 
• The Daya River is known for its historical significance, as the Dhauli Hills, where the Kalinga War took place, are located on its banks.

• A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between an Indo-Kazakh joint venture company and Kamenogorsk Titanium and Magnesium Plant JSC Kazakhstan. 
• This collaboration will accelerate titanium slag production in India and increase the supply of rare earth raw materials from Odisha. 
• The MoU is expected to create new employment opportunities in the state and boost the export of manufactured goods, including aircraft parts.   

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