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• Justice Sanjiv Khanna is set to be sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India.

Key Points:

• • Chief Justice of India (CJI) is the head of the Indian judiciary and the Supreme Court of India. 
  • Under Article 124 (2) of the Constitution, the President of India appoints all Supreme Court judges, including the Chief Justice of India. 
• Qualifications:

• • • He/she must be an Indian citizen.
    • He/she must have served as a judge of a High Court (or High Courts in succession) for at least five years, or he/she must have served as an advocate of a High Court (or High Courts in succession) for at least ten years, or he/she must be a distinguished jurist in the president’s judgment.
• Condition for removal

• • Resignation
  • Impeachment
  • Proven misconduct and incapacity are grounds for dismissal.

• A new study suggests that the Mpox clade Ia has evolved to transmit from human to human.

Key Points:

• It is a viral zoonotic disease caused by the monkeypox virus.
• The first human case of mpox was recorded in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
• There are two known types (clades) of mpox virus — one that originated in Central Africa (Clade I) and one that originated in West Africa (Clade II). 
• Symptoms: Common symptoms of mpox are a skin rash or mucosal lesions, which can last 2–4 weeks accompanied by fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, low energy, and swollen lymph nodes.
• Transmission: Human-to-human transmission of mpox occurs through direct contact with body fluids, lesions, prolonged face-to-face contact, including sexual contact, and indirect contact with contaminated clothing or bedding. 
• Treatment: There are no specific treatments for monkeypox virus infection. Early and supportive care is important to help manage symptoms and avoid further problems.

• The Prime Minister paid homage to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad on his birth anniversary.

Key Points:

• Abul Kalam Azad (11 November 1888 – 22 February 1958) was an Indian independence activist, Islamic theologian, writer and a senior leader of the Indian National Congress.
• Following India’s independence, he became the First Minister of Education in the Indian government.
• His contribution to establishing the education foundation in India is recognised by celebrating his birthday as National Education Day across India.
• In 1912, he started a weekly journal in Urdu called Al-Hilal which played an important role in forging Hindu-Muslim unity.
• Azad supported the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-22) started by Gandhiji and entered the Indian National Congress in 1920.
• Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was posthumously awarded India’s highest civilian honor, Bharat Ratna in 1992.

• Recently, the Prime Minister has paid tributes to Acharya Kripalani on his Jayanti.

Key Points:

• Jivatram Bhagwandas Kripalani, also called Acharya Kripalani was born November 11, 1888, in Hyderabad, India (now in Pakistan).
• Acharya Kripalani was a prominent Indian educator, social activist, and politician in both pre-and post-independence India.
• He was prominently involved over a decade in top Congress party affairs, and in the organization of the Salt Satyagraha and the Quit India Movement. 
• Kripalani served in the interim government of India (1946–1947) and the Constituent Assembly of India.
• Acharya Kripalani died on 19 March 1982 in Ahmedabad at the age of 93.

• The lack of rainfall has impacted the arrival of migratory birds in the Hokersar wetland in Kashmir Valley.

Key Points:

• Location: Hokersar Wetland is situated in the northern part of India, specifically in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
• Proximity: The wetland is near the city of Srinagar. The Hokersar wetland, which is the largest bird reserve in the Kashmir Valley, is situated in the Jhelum River basin.
• Aquatic Plants: Hokersar supports a variety of aquatic plants, including submerged and emergent species. These plants play a crucial role in providing habitat and food for the diverse fauna.
• Marsh Vegetation: The wetland area likely features marshy vegetation adapted to the fluctuating water levels.
• Migratory Birds: Many migratory birds, including ducks, geese, and waders, visit Hokersar during their annual migration, making it an important site for birdwatching and conservation.
• Fish and Invertebrates: The wetland provides a habitat for fish and invertebrates that form the basis of the food web.
• Ramsar Site: Hokersar Wetland has been designated as a Ramsar Site, indicating its international importance for the conservation of wetland ecosystems.

• Odisha CM has increased the monthly honorarium for the state’s Padma awardees from Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000. 
• This will benefit 55 living Padma awardees in the state. 
• The enhanced honorarium will cost the state exchequer Rs 2 crore per year

Key Points:

• Odisha has one Bharat Ratna – VV Giri.
• State has four Padma Vibhushan – Sudarshan Sahoo, Raghunath Mohapatra, Sitakant Mahapatra and Kelucharan Mohapatra
• State also has 11 Padma Bhushan and 90 Padma Shri awardees. 
• This year, four persons – Gopinath Swain, Binod Maharana, Bhagabat Pradhan and Binod Kumar Pasayat – were awarded the prestigious awards.

About:

• The Padma Awards are some of the highest civilian honours recognizing distinguished service in various fields.
• These awards are conferred by the President of India at ceremonial functions which are held at Rashtrapati Bhawan 
• It was instituted in 1954
• These awards are announced annually on the eve of Republic Day 
• The list comprises 5 Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan and 110 Padma Shri Award
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• The World Urban Forum (WUF) has highlighted the importance of integrating opinions of adolescents in urban planning and development.

Key Points:

• Recently, during the 12th edition of the WUF session on ‘Cities for Adolescents-The NexGen Agenda’,  emphasis was laid on the transformative impact of giving adolescents a platform in urban planning
• It was convened by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, at Cairo in Egypt.

About:

• The World Urban Forum (WUF) is the premier global conference on sustainable urbanisation. 
• Established in 2001 by the United Nations, it aims to address the pressing issue of rapid urbanisation and its impact on communities, cities, economies, climate change, and policies.   

Key Objectives of WUF:

• Raise awareness about sustainable urbanisation among stakeholders.   
• Facilitate knowledge exchange and cooperation among governments, NGOs, and the private sector.
• Promote innovative solutions and best practices for urban development.
• Influence urban policies and agendas at national and international levels.

• While inaugurating the two-day International Symposium on Shree Anna and Forgotten Foods, Odisha CM has announced plans to make Odisha the millet hub of India, with a focus on increasing production and consumption of millets, also known as “Shree Anna.” 
• The state government has allocated Rs 649 crore in the current budget for this purpose.   

About:

• Shree Anna, or “Mother of All Grains,” is a term coined by Indian PM Modi to refer to millets, a group of small-seeded grasses grown and consumed in many countries, especially in Asia and Africa.
• Millets are highly nutritious, gluten-free, and climate-resilient crops, making them a sustainable and healthy food option.

Did you Know?

• • 2018 was celebrated as the National year for Millets.
  • 2023 was celebrated as the International year for Millets.
• Rajasthan is the top producer of Millets in India.

• PM Modi is likely to attend the 150th birth anniversary celebration of legendary freedom fighter Birsa Munda in Rourkela on November 15. 
• This iconic event will coincide with Jan Jatiya Gaurav Divas or Tribal Pride Day, honouring Birsa Munda’s remarkable contributions to India’s struggle for independence.

About:

• Jan Jatiya Gaurav Divas, celebrated on November 15th, is a day dedicated to honouring the brave tribal freedom fighters of India. 
• It commemorates the birth anniversary of Sri Birsa Munda, a revered tribal leader who fought against British colonial oppression.

Bisra Munda:

• • Birsa Munda was a prominent Indian tribal leader and freedom fighter who belonged to the Munda tribe. 
  • He spearheaded a tribal religious millenarian movement that arose in the Bengal Presidency (now Jharkhand) in the late 19th century, during the British Raj. 
  • This movement is known as the “Ulgulan” or “The Great Tumult.
• Birsa Munda was born on November 15, 1875, in Ulihatu, Ranchi district, Bengal Presidency.
• He advocated for the restoration of traditional Munda customs and beliefs, and encouraged the tribal people to resist the colonial powers.

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