Addapedia Odisha | Daily Current Affairs | 08 June 2024 | Download PDF

• As per the OECD Global Plastic Outlook, Global production of plastic waste was 353 million tonnes in 2019, more than double the amount in 2000.
• Discussions are ongoing for an international legally binding treaty on plastic pollution.

About Global Plastic Outlook:

• Objective: To provide a comprehensive analysis of plastic production, consumption, and waste management on a global scale.
• Publication: Released by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
• Key Findings:
  • Global Production: The report highlights the continuous growth in global plastic production.
  • Waste Generation: A substantial increase in plastic waste generation is noted.
  • Environmental Impact: Plastic pollution is identified as a major environmental concern.
  • Recycling Rates: The report points out the low rates of plastic recycling globally, with a significant proportion of plastic waste ending up in landfills or the environment.

• Two antlion species found for the first time in India, Thailand.
• Two poorly known antlion species are Pseudoformicaleo nubecula and Creoleon cinnamomeus.

Key points:

• The species Pseudoformicaleo nubecula was found in various locations in India and Thailand.
• The species Creoleon cinnamomeus was discovered in different regions in India and Vietnam.
• Antlions are known for their pit-building habit. However, larvae of Pseudoformicaleo and Creoleon do not build pits, they live under the surface in loose soils protected from direct sunlight, wind, and rain.
• This is the seventh antlion species reported from Kerala and 120th species from India.

• The number of High Net-Worth Individuals (HNWI) in India saw a 12.2% increase in 2023 compared to 2022.

About World Wealth Report 2024:

• Publisher: The World Wealth Report 2024 is published by Capgemini.
• Objective: The report aims to analyze the trends and changes in global wealth and the behavior of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs).
• Key Findings:
  • The financial wealth of India’s HNWIs increased by 12.4% in 2023 to $1,445.7 billion, up from $1,286.7 billion in 2022.
  • Among the best performers in the Asia–Pacific region were India and Australia, which recorded HNWI wealth growth of 12.4% and 7.9%.
  • India’s unemployment rate decreased to 3.1% in 2023, down from 7% in 2022.
  • The country’s national savings as a percentage of GDP too increased to 33.4% in 2023 compared to 29.9% in 2022.

• The US National Security Adviser, plans to visit India to discuss shared priorities with the new Indian government.
• The focus will be on the iCET review and the upcoming Quad Summit.

About iCET:

• Launch Date: January 2023
• Parties Involved: United States and India
• Objective: Strengthen and expand the strategic technology partnership and defense industrial cooperation between the two countries.

• These areas encompass artificial intelligence, quantum computing, semiconductors, and wireless telecommunication.

• The Indian delegation took part in the first-ever Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Clean Economy Investor Forum.

About IPEF:

• The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) is an economic initiative launched by the United States in 2022.
• Member countries: Australia, Brunei, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, United States, and Vietnam.
• Aim: To promote resilience, sustainability, inclusiveness, economic growth, fairness, and competitiveness among its member economies.
• The IPEF seeks to go beyond traditional free trade agreements and address issues related to supply chains, clean energy, decarbonisation, infrastructure, tax, and anti-corruption.
• Four pillars of cooperation: Trade, Supply Chain, Clean Economy, and Fair Economy. 
• However, India is not part of the Trade pillar.

Odisha Regional Specific News

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the NDA meet, expressed confidence that Odisha would play a crucial role in India’s developmental journey, calling it one of the country’s growth engines for the next 25 years. 

Viksit Bharat:

• The concept of ‘Viksit Bharat’ was introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, signifying his vision of a developed India. 
• In her recent presentation of the interim Budget, Finance Minister Sitharaman reiterated this vision, outlining a roadmap for achieving it. 
• According to her, ‘Viksit Bharat’ encompasses a prosperous nation in harmony with nature, equipped with modern infrastructure, and offering opportunities for all citizens and regions to realize their potential.
• To achieve the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047, Sitharaman emphasized the need to enhance people’s capabilities and provide them with opportunities. 
• She emphasized a shift towards outcome-focused policies, aimed at addressing systemic inequalities and fostering socio-economic transformation.

• Justice AK Patnaik, the oversight authority for the Odisha Mineral Bearing Areas Development Corporation (OMBADC), recently conducted a comprehensive review of various projects in Sundargarh. 

About:

• Odisha Mineral Bearing Areas Development Corporation (OMBADC) was formed on 2nd December, 2014 as per the directive of Hon,ble Supreme court of India for undertaking specific tribal welfare and area development works so as to ensure inclusive growth of the mineral bearing areas.
• ‘As per mandate, OMBADC will finance projects executed by Line Departments relating to livelihood intervention, health, water supply, sanitation, education etc’from the funds maintained in PL Account of OMBADC.

• The three-day Bhubaneswar Film Festival (BFF) began in the state capital with the screening of two Odia classics and two award-winning films.

Key points:

• Organized by the Bhubaneswar Film Circle, the festival was inaugurated in the presence of National School of Drama director Chitta Tripathy, and filmmakers Prashant Nanda, Ketan Mehta, Deepa Sahi, and AK Bir.
• On the first day, films like ‘Maya Miriga’ (The Mirage, 1984) and ‘Chha Mana Atha Guntha’ (1986) were screened, along with Manmohan Mahapatra’s ‘Bhija Matira Swarga’, national award-winning film ‘Hello Arsi’ by late Sambit Mohanty, and ‘Remembering Pramod Pati’. 
• Over the course of the festival, 15 award-winning Odia films including ‘Sala Budhar Badla’, ‘Dhauli Express’, ‘Shuka Asuchi’, and ‘Jianta Bhuta’ will be showcased.

• In Odisha’s Dasmantpur block, medical teams are on high alert following the detection of three anthrax cases among residents of Kadkipadar village. 

Anthrax:

• Anthrax is a serious disease caused by Bacillus anthracis bacteria.
• Livestock and wild animals can become infected when they breathe in, eat, or drink spores in contaminated soil, plants, or water. These animals can include cattle, sheep, goats, antelope, and deer.

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