Addapedia Odisha | Daily Current Affairs | 26 September 2024 | Download PDF

• The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today penned thoughts on ‘Make in India’ and saluted innovators and wealth creators who have powered the spirit of Make in India.

Key Points:

• Launched in 2014, Make in India aims to transform the country into a leading global manufacturing and investment destination.
• It is being led by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
• The initiative is an open invitation to potential investors and partners across the globe to participate in the growth story of ‘New India’.

• The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi paid tributes to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his birth anniversary.

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• Deendayal Upadhyaya known by the epithet Panditji, was an Indian politician, a proponent of integral humanism ideology and leader of the political party Bharatiya Jana Sangh (BJS), the forerunner of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
• Upadhyaya is known for drafting Jan Sangh’s official political doctrine, Integral humanism, by including some cultural-nationalism values and his agreement with several Gandhian socialist principles such as sarvodaya (progress of all) and swadeshi (self-sufficiency).

• Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), along with researchers of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has developed Light Weight Bullet Proof Jackets named ABHED (Advanced Ballistics for High Energy Defeat). 

Key Points:

• These jackets have been created from polymers and indigenous boron carbide ceramic material.
• The jackets meet the highest threat levels, and are lighter than the maximum weight limits stipulated in respective General Staff Qualitative Requirement of the Indian Army. 
• With minimum possible weight of 8.2 kgs and 9.5 kgs for different BIS Levels, these modular-design jackets having front & rear armours provide 360o protection.

• India became the 3rd most powerful nation in Asia, surpassing Japan in the Asia Power Index.

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• The Asia Power Index, launched by the Lowy Institute in 2018, is an annual measure of power dynamics in the Asia-Pacific region.
• It evaluates 27 countries across the Asia-Pacific, examining their ability to shape and respond to the external environment.

• The Union Health Ministry has released National Health Accounts Estimates for India 2020-21 and 2021-22.

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• • Total money spent on healthcare in India rose to ₹9.05 lakh crore in FY22 (latest data as per health ministry), a 22% increase compared to ₹7.39 lakh crore in 2020-21, the latest National Health Accounts (NHA) estimates released by the health ministry.
• Estimates:

• • The decline in Out-of-Pocket expenditure out of Total Health Expenditure from 64.2% in 2013-14 to 39.4% in 2021-22 reflects a very positive indicator.
  • Government Health Expenditure’s share in the country’s total GDP increases from 1.13% (2014-15) to 1.84% (2021-22).
  • Share of Government Health Expenditure in Total Health Expenditure increases from 29.0% (2014-15) to 48.0% (2021-22)
  • Per capita Government spending on healthcare triples

• The Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha, India, has not yet been officially designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• It is primarily due to a delay in conduct of a review of the site for the purpose and non-implementation of Eco-Sensitive Zone guidelines.

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• Bhitarkanika is rich in biodiversity as the National Park is home to species like saltwater crocodiles, six types of dolphins, 41 species of fish, rare Olive Ridley turtles, 36 types of rare wildlife species, 280 species of migratory and native birds, and 34 types of reptiles.

Refer to Addapedia notes for detailed info on UNESCO World Heritage sites.

• • Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PM-JUGA) is a comprehensive initiative aimed at improving the socio-economic conditions of tribal communities across India. 
• It will cover 549 districts and 2,740 blocks spread across all tribal-dominated villages across 30 states/ Union territories (UTs).

Key Points:

• In Odisha, the initiative will cover 27 districts comprising 234 blocks having 7,667 villages. 
• It will benefit 10,85,661 Scheduled Tribe (ST) households and 48,15,670 ST population. 
• The campaign also aims at promoting innovative schemes like Tribal HomeStay Programme, Support for Forest Rights Holders & Sickle Cell Disease Management and others. 

About:.

• Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PM-JUGA) is a flagship government initiative in India aimed at improving the socio-economic conditions of tribal communities. 
• This ambitious program focuses on tribal-majority villages and aspirational districts across the country.
• Aim is to improve basic infrastructure such as roads, schools, healthcare facilities, and water supply in tribal areas.

• Based on the 2011 Census (latest available), Odisha  is home to 13 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
• These include:
  • Bonda: Known for their distinctive clothing and unique cultural practices.   
  • Birhor: Nomadic tribes who traditionally lived in forests.
  • Chuktia Bhunjia: Primarily agricultural communities with strong cultural ties to their ancestral lands.   
  • Didayi: Small population residing in isolated areas of the state.   
  • Dongria Kondh: Known for their opposition to mining projects that threaten their way of life.  
  • Hill Kharia: Primarily agricultural communities living in hilly regions.   
  • Juang: A small tribal group with their own language and culture.  
  • Kutia Kandha: Found in the southern part of the state, known for their traditional agricultural practices.   
  • Lanjia Soura: A small population living in the southern part of the state.   
  • Lodha: Nomadic tribes who have settled down in recent years.
  • Mankirdia: A small population living in the northern part of the state.   
  • Paudi Bhuyan: Primarily agricultural communities with strong cultural ties to their ancestral lands.   
  • Soura: A small population living in the southern part of the state.

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• PVTG is a classification by the Indian government for tribal communities considered more vulnerable than other Scheduled Tribes. 
• These tribes represent a unique part of India’s indigenous heritage, each preserving distinct traditions, customs, and livelihoods. 
• While their population may be small, their cultural significance is immense. 

• Odisha CM felicitated Odia teachers Dwiti Chandra Sahu and Santosh Kumar Kar, who received the National Teachers’ Award from President Droupadi Murmu recently.

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• National awards are prestigious honors bestowed by the President of India upon individuals or organizations for their exceptional contributions in various fields such as literature, arts, science, social service, public service, and philanthropy.   

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