Addapedia Odisha | Daily Current Affairs | 10 June 2024 | Download PDF

• The United States has requested a UN Security Council vote on its draft resolution supporting an “immediate ceasefire with the release of hostages” between Israel and Hamas.

About UNSC:

• Establishment: The UNSC was established in 1945 by the United Nations Charter.
• Primary Responsibility: The maintenance of international peace and security.
• Members:
  • Permanent Members (P5): United States, United Kingdom, France, Russia, China.
  • Non-Permanent Members: 10 members elected for two-year terms by the General Assembly.
• Voting System:
  • Each member has one vote.
  • Decisions on substantive matters require nine votes, including the concurring votes of all five permanent members (veto power).
• Functions and Powers:
  • Determine the existence of a threat to peace or an act of aggression.
  • Call upon parties to settle disputes by peaceful means.
  • Recommend methods of adjustment or terms of settlement.
  • Impose sanctions to maintain or restore international peace and security.
  • Authorize the use of force to maintain or restore international peace and security.
  • Recommend the admission of new UN members.
  • Recommend the appointment of the UN Secretary-General.

• Sub-Lieutenant Anamika B Rajeev has become the first woman helicopter pilot in the Indian Navy.
• She received the prestigious ‘Golden Wings’ at a passing-out parade at a naval air station in Arakkonam, Tamil Nadu.
• Lt Jamyang Tsewang, the first commissioned naval officer from Ladakh, also graduated as a qualified helicopter pilot.
• Both Sub-Lieutenant Rajeev and Lt Tsewang were among the 21 officers awarded the ‘Golden Wings’.
• The awards were presented by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Naval Command.

• The National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX), a digital platform, is being launched.
• The launch is being carried out by the Health Ministry in collaboration with the IRDAI.

About National Health Claim Exchange:

• The National Health Claim Exchange is a digital platform established to streamline and standardize the process of health insurance claims in India.
• Objective: To provide a unified and efficient system for processing health insurance claims, reducing administrative overhead, and ensuring timely payments to healthcare providers.
• Functionality:
  • Standardization: Implements standardized formats for claim submissions, processing, and settlements.
  • Transparency: Enhances transparency in the claims process for both insurers and insured individuals.
  • Efficiency: Aims to reduce the turnaround time for claim processing and settlements.

• The recently released Child Nutrition Report 2024 indicates that severe food poverty is being experienced by one in four children under the age of 5 globally.

Key points:

• The report was released by the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund.
• UNICEF defines child food poverty as the inability of children to access and consume a nutritious and diverse diet during the first five years of life.
• Prevalence: One in four children under age 5 (27%, or 181 million) globally experiences severe food poverty, making them vulnerable to life-threatening malnutrition.
• Geographical Distribution: Over two-thirds of these children live in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Specifically, 20 countries account for 65% of the children in severe food poverty: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, China, Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines, Somalia, South Africa, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, and Yemen.
• Economic Context: The report finds that severe food poverty affects children in both poor and non-poor households. Approximately half (97 million) of the children in severe food poverty live in middle- and upper-income households.

• This week, the 60th Session of the Subsidiary Bodies (SB60) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Bonn, Germany, hosted the third Glasgow Dialogue on Loss and Damage.

About Santiago Network for Loss and Damage:

• The Santiago Network aims to catalyze technical assistance to developing countries for averting, minimizing, and addressing loss and damage associated with the adverse effects of climate change.
• Establishment: It was established at COP25 (Conference of the Parties) held in Madrid, Spain, in 2019.
• Operationalization: The network is operationalized under the Warsaw International Mechanism for Loss and Damage associated with Climate Change Impacts.

• A leopard that ventured into human settlements in the Soro forest range of Balasore district has been successfully released into the Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary. 

About:

• Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the northeastern part of Odisha, bordering the Simlipal National Park. 
• Covering an expanse of 272.75 square kilometers, this sanctuary is a part of the Eastern Highlands moist deciduous forests ecoregion, boasting a diverse range of flora and fauna.

Geographical Context:

• Situated in the Chota Nagpur Plateau region, Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary is strategically connected to the Simlipal National Park through the Sukhupada and Nato hill ranges. 
• Its location within this verdant landscape adds to its appeal and ecological significance.

Ecological Diversity:

• Kuldiha’s lush environs are dominated by mixed deciduous forests where the majestic Sal tree reigns supreme. 
• This sanctuary is a sanctuary for a variety of animals, including Tigers, Leopards, Elephants, Gaurs, Sambars, Giant Squirrels, Hill Mynas, Peafowls, Hornbills, and a multitude of migratory birds and reptiles.

Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve:

• A remarkable feature of Kuldiha is its association with the Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve, extending across Simlipal, Kuldiha, and Hadgarh wildlife reserves. 
• Locally referred to as Tenda Elephant Reserve, it forms a safe haven for these gentle giants.

• Three ministers from Odisha were sworn in as Cabinet Ministers: Dharmendra Pradhan and Jual Oram, both Lok Sabha MPs, and Ashwini Vaishnaw, a Rajya Sabha MP. 

Key points:

• Narendra Modi, a BJP leader, was sworn in as India’s Prime Minister for the third consecutive term.
• The oath was administered by President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony held in front of the Rastrapati Bhawan in New Delhi. 
• Alongside Modi, a 71-member Council of Ministers also took oath, including 30 Cabinet Ministers, 5 Ministers of State with independent charge, and 36 Ministers of State.

• A recent global study has revealed that under a medium emissions scenario, groundwater at the depth of the water table excluding permafrost regions is likely to warm by an average of 2.1°C by the end of the 21st century. 

Key points:

Importance of Aquifers:

• Aquifers hold the largest reserve of unfrozen freshwater, crucial for supporting life on Earth.
• Despite their importance, there is limited understanding of how groundwater responds to surface warming across different spatial and temporal dimensions.

Impact on Ecosystems and Human Population:

• Higher groundwater temperatures have wide-ranging impacts, affecting geothermal potential, groundwater-dependent ecosystems, stream thermal regimes, aquatic biogeochemical processes, and groundwater quality. 
• Projections suggest that millions of people may live in areas where groundwater temperatures exceed safe drinking water thresholds.

Factors Influencing Groundwater Temperature:

• The warming of groundwater is attributed to the overall radiative imbalance caused by increased concentrations of greenhouse gases. 
• While oceans absorb much of this heat, terrestrial subsurface and groundwater also absorb significant amounts.

Thermal Regulation in Subsurface Environments:

• Subsurface temperatures are mainly regulated by one-dimensional (vertical) diffusive heat transport, with minor contributions from water flow-induced heat advection. 
• At larger spatial scales, these effects are smoothed out or averaged, affecting groundwater temperature distributions.

• Before his third-term swearing-in ceremony, Prime Minister Narendra Modi showcased a ‘Sambalpuri Bandha’ uttariya while honoring Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat and Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Sadaiv Atal in Delhi. 
• This traditional handwoven cotton stole, known as ‘Dui Phulia’ Sambalpuri Bandha, carries a Geographical Indication tag, complementing Modi’s trademark white ‘kurta and pyjama’.

GI tags from Odisha:

• • Kotpad Handloom fabric
  • Orissa Ikat
  • Konark Stone Carving
  • Pattachitra
  • Pipili Applique Work
  • Khandua Saree and Fabrics
  • Gopalpur Tussar Fabrics
  • Ganjam Kewda Rooh
  • Ganjam Kewda Flower
  • Dhalapathar Parda & Fabrics
• Sambalpuri Bandha Saree & Fabrics

• Bomkai Saree & Fabrics
• Habaspuri Saree & Fabrics
• Berhampur Patta (Phoda Kumbha)
• Odisha Pattachitra (Logo)
• Araku Valley Arabica Coffee
• Kandhamal Haladi
• Odisha Rasagolla

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