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Addapedia Odisha – Daily Current Affairs -13 March 2024
National and International News
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Cutlass Express 24 |
Context:
- The Indian Navy led the maritime exercise “Cutlass Express” – 24 with INS Tir at Port Victoria, Seychelles.
- The exercise involved active engagement with participants from 16 friendly foreign countries.
Training Activities:
- The training encompassed theoretical and practical aspects of Maritime Interdiction Operations, Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) procedures, and Diving operations.
- During the sea phase, the VBSS team of INS Tir boarded the Seychelles Coast Guard ship LE Vigilant, showcasing boarding operation procedures.
- Joint diving operations were conducted by Indian, US, and Seychelles divers after intensive training.
INS Tir:
- INS Tir (A86) is the first dedicated cadet’s training ship to be built by Mazagon Dock Limited and commissioned as such by the Indian Navy.
- She is the senior ship of the 1st Training Squadron of the Southern Naval Command.
- INS Tir was commissioned on 21 February 1986.
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INS Tushil |
Context:
INS Tushil, India’s latest naval asset, began its sea trials from Russia’s Baltiysk naval base on March 5.
Key points:
- INS Tushil belongs to the Talwar-class frigates, known for their stealth-guided missile capabilities.
- These frigates are upgraded versions of the Russian Krivak III-class frigates, originally used by the Coast Guard.
- The Indian Navy currently operates six of these ships, with four more under construction, including two at India’s Goa shipyard.
- These ships incorporate “stealth technology” to minimize radar and underwater noise detection.
- They are equipped with Indian and Russian weaponry, including surface-to-surface missiles, sonar systems, surveillance radar, communication suites, anti-submarine warfare systems, surface-to-air missiles, and gun mounts.
- Designed for combat in brown and blue waters, they can engage submarines, warships, and repel air attacks independently or in formations.
- The frigates have a displacement of 3620 tons, a length of 124.8 meters, a top speed of 30 knots, and a cruising range of 4850 miles.
Project 11356M:
- In October 2016, India and Russia signed an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) for four Admiral Grigorovich-class frigates (Project 11356M).
- Russia agreed to deliver two frigates, including INS Tushil and INS Tamala, while India would build the other two domestically.
- The construction of these ships is tailored to meet the Indian Navy’s requirements for comprehensive naval warfare capabilities in air, surface, and sub-surface domains.
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Gold Nanoparticles |
Context:
- Often referred to as ‘gold bhasma,’ gold nanoparticles are recognized for their therapeutic and beautifying properties in skincare.
- They protect the skin from external infestations, combat aging, improve metabolism, and rejuvenate the body.
Key points:
- Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are tiny particles made of gold atoms, typically ranging from 1 to 100 nanometers in size.
- They possess unique optical, electronic, and catalytic properties due to their small size and shape.
Benefits
- Easily absorbed by the skin, they act as a rejuvenator, potentially benefiting various systems of the human body.
- Integral to various Ayurvedic preparations, they are known for their rejuvenating, immuno-modulating, beautifying, and healing properties.
- They slow down collagen depletion, stimulate cell regeneration, improve metabolism, and tone up muscles.
- They strengthen underlying tissue, bones, and nerves, contributing to a youthful appearance.
- Innovative formulations like sparkling gold face washes enriched with gold nanoparticles and natural ingredients offer potent skincare solutions.
Applications
- Biomedical: Used in imaging, therapy, and diagnostics, serving as contrast agents in X-ray, computed tomography (CT), and photoacoustic imaging, and facilitating photothermal therapy and drug delivery.
- Catalysis: Exhibit remarkable catalytic activity in various chemical transformations.
- Electronics: Used in nanoelectronic devices, conductive inks, and sensors.
- Environmental Remediation: Employed in detecting and removing pollutants from water and soil.
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India’s indigenous fifth gen fighter jet AMCA
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Context
- The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) cleared a Rs 15,000 crore project to design and develop the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), India’s fifth-generation fighter multirole fighter jet.
Agencies Involved
- The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will be the nodal agency for executing the programme and designing the aircraft.
- It will be manufactured by state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
Features
- Stealth features
- Low-probability-of-intercept radar
- Agile airframes with super cruise performance
- Advanced avionics features
- Highly integrated computer systems capable of networking with other elements within the battlespace
- Higher utilization time and smaller serviceability or maintenance periods
Other fifth-generation fighters
- Only a few countries have built a fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft.
- The list of the aircraft currently in service includes the F-22 Raptor and F-35A Lightning II of the US, the Chinese J-20 Mighty Dragon, and the Russian Sukhoi Su-57.
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Odisha Regional Specific News
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Olive Ridley Turtles |
Context:
- Mass nesting sites of Olive Ridley sea turtles in Odisha will be off-limits to visitors until the hatchlings emerge.
Key points:
- Mass nesting is expected to commence shortly after the mating season in the deep sea, which typically occurs between November and December.
- Olive Ridley sea turtles are protected under Schedule-I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Activities such as observation, photography, and crowding at nesting sites are considered ‘hunting’ under Section-9 of the Act.
- Every year, millions of female Olive Ridley turtles visit Gahirmatha, Devi, and Rushikulya river mouths in Odisha for mass nesting.
- In 2023, approximately 6.37 lakh Olive Ridley sea turtles nested at Rushikulya coast from February 23 to March 2, setting a new record for the beach in Odisha’s Ganjam district.
- Another 503,719 turtles laid eggs on the tranquil beaches of the sanctuary in Kendrapada district, which is the world’s largest rookery of sea turtles.
- The hatchlings emerge from these eggs after 45-60 days, a phenomenon known as ‘arribada’.
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Odisha Creates 22 New Urban Local Bodies |
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Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced the formation of 22 new notified area councils (NACs) in 20 districts of Odisha. Additionally, the Bhanjanagar NAC in Ganjam has been upgraded to a municipality.
List of New NACs:
- Manamunda, Purunakatak, and Baunsuni in Boudh district
- Loisingha and Sindhekela in Bolangir
- Sohela in Bargarh
- Baliapal and Khaira in Balasore
- Dhamra in Bhadrak
- Rasol in Dhenkanal
- Narla and Madanpur Rampur in Kalahandi
- Kujang in Jagatsinghpur
- Bolagarh in Khurda
- Sharankul in Nayagarh
- Sakshigopal and Kakatpur in Puri
- Rengali and Bamanda in Sambalpur
- Subalya, Ulunda, and Rampur in Sonepur district
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Increase in Annual Casual Leave for Women Govt Employees |
- Odisha was the first state in India to reserve 33% of government jobs for women in the 1990s.
- Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik has announced a significant increase in annual casual leave for women government employees.
- Women employees will now be entitled to 25 days of casual leave annually, up from the previous 15 days of temporary leave.
- The decision was made considering the various responsibilities women have at home and elsewhere.
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Increase in the remuneration of Mayors nad Dy.Mayors |
Context:
- Odisha’s Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik, has announced a significant increase in the remuneration for mayors and deputy mayors of five municipal corporations in the state.
Key points:
- Mayors will now receive Rs 50,000 per month, up from Rs 8,000, while deputy mayors will see an increase from Rs 5,000 to Rs 20,000 per month.
- The salaries for municipal council chairpersons and vice-chairpersons have been raised from Rs 1,500 to Rs 15,000 and from Rs 1,200 to Rs 10,000 per month, respectively.
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Rs 25,000 Per Month For Padma Awardees |
- Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik has declared a monthly honorarium of Rs 25,000 for Padma awardees from the state.
- This amount will be granted to them each month starting from April this year.
- The announcement, is a recognition of their noteworthy contributions to society, as stated by the Chief Minister’s Office.
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National Good Samaritan Day |
Context:
- National Good Samaritan Day is celebrated on March 13th each year.
- It’s a day to recognize people who help others in need, without expecting anything in return.
- The day is named after the parable of the Good Samaritan in the Bible, which tells the story of a traveler who helps a wounded stranger.
Key points:
- Promotes kindness and charity: It encourages people to be more helpful and compassionate towards others.
- Honors selfless acts: Recognizes those who go out of their way to assist strangers.
- Importance of community: Highlights the value of helping one another and building a stronger community.
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