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Chagos Island: India reaffirmed its support for Mauritius’ claim over the Chagos Archipelago ahead of Indian PM’s visit to Mauritius.
o It holds strategic importance, with Diego Garcia, one of its islands, serving as a vital military base jointly operated by the UK and the US.
Small Modular Nuclear Reactor: The concept design stage of India’s proposed Bharat Small Modular Reactor (BSMR) has been completed and is awaiting approval.
o Small: Fraction of the size of conventional reactors, requiring less space.
o Modular: Factory-assembled units transported to installation sites.
o Reactors: Harness nuclear fission to generate heat and produce energy.
o Technology: Modified versions of India’s existing Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR).
o Fuel: Powered by slightly enriched uranium.
o Developers: Jointly designed by Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL).
o Manufacturing: Equipment and components sourced from indigenous nuclear vendors developed by the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE).
o Applications: Provides captive power for energy-intensive industries like steel, aluminium, and cement → Supplies electricity to remote locations → Can be set up by repurposing decommissioned thermal power plants.
Digital Arrest: The number of digital arrest scams and related cybercrimes in India almost tripled between 2022 and 2024, with the defrauded amount skyrocketing 21 times.
o Victims are forced to stay visible on Skype or video conferencing platforms until demands are met.
o Victims are deceived into believing they’re under ‘digital arrest’, unable to leave their homes unless they pay the scammers.
o Avoid Phishing: Don’t click on suspicious links or share personal information without verification.
Secure Devices: Install trusted antivirus/anti-malware and keep systems updated.oUse VPNs: Encrypt internet connections for enhanced privacy. Avoid free/untrusted VPNs.
o Secure Communication: Use encryption for sensitive information; avoid sharing passwords in public forums.
PRIP Scheme: The Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers recently organised a workshop on the Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma-MedTech Sector (PRIP) Scheme to promote research and development in the pharmaceuticals and medical technologies sector.
Bharat 6G Alliance: The Bharat 6G Vision, released by the Prime Minister on March 23, 2023, focuses on affordability, sustainability, and ubiquity in 6G technology.
o Under Study: 4400-4800 MHz, 7125-8400 MHz, and 14.8-15.35 GHz — under study by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT).
o Currently Identified Bands: 600 MHz, 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2500 MHz, 3300 MHz, and 26 GHz.
o Technology Deployment: TSPs acquiring spectrum in these bands can deploy 2G/3G/4G/5G/6G, based on device ecosystem availability.
SPHEREx Observatory: NASA's SPHEREx observatory was launched to map the entire sky in infrared, aiming to explain galaxy formation and the universe's expansion from the Big Bang.
oFull Form: Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer (SPHEREx).
oShape: Megaphone-shaped telescope.
oTenure: 2 years with plans to complete four full-sky surveys.
oLaunch: SpaceX launched SPHEREx from California, along with four satellites to study the Sun.
oMapping: Map the universe while detecting optical and infrared light.
oCosmic Inflation: Measure cosmic inflation, a period around 14 billion years ago when the universe expanded faster than light.
oUnderstanding Universe: Study the formation of the universe, growth of galaxies, and search for water and life-forming molecules in the Milky Way.
o3D Galaxy Mapping: Use spectroscopic images to measure the 3D positions of about 450 million galaxies.
oComplement Other Telescopes: Support the work of other infrared telescopes like the James Webb and Hubble Space Telescopes.
Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean (G.C.S.K) Award: Recently, Mauritius bestowed its highest civilian award to the Prime Minister of India.
o First Indian Recipient: Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the first Indian to receive Mauritius' highest civilian honour, the GCSK.
o International Honours: This marks the 21st international honour for Prime Minister Modi.
Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM): White Revolution 2.0 launched in Sep, 2024 and Rashtriya Gokul Mission launched in 2014 was aimed to enhance milk production and strengthen dairy infra.
o Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries.
o Period of Operation: Initially 2014–2017, extended from 2021 to 2026 under the RPVY.
o Implementing Agencies: Livestock Development Boards → Central Frozen Semen Production and Training Institute (CFSPTI) → Central Cattle Breeding Farms (CCBFs) → ICAR, Universities, Colleges, NGOs, Cooperative Societies.
o Key Initiatives: Gokul Gram for integrated cattle development → Semen Stations and IVF labs → E-Pashu Haat for livestock trading Kamdhenu Breeding Centre and awards like Kamdhenu Awards and Gopal Ratna Award etc.
o tis in line with White Revolution launched in 1970 by Dr. Verghese Kurien that transformed the dairy-deficient nation into the global leader in milk production.
o White Revolution is also known as ‘Operation Flood’.
oObjective: Enhance milk production and improve dairy infrastructure through various schemes: Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) → National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD) → Supporting Dairy Cooperatives & Farmer Producer Organisations (SDCFPO) → Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF)
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