15th July - AAJ KA QUALITY ENRICHMENT

KEYWORDS

Community based resilience:

• Meaning: The term refers to the collective ability of a community to withstand, adapt to, and recover from various challenges, crises, or disruptions. 
• It is a measure of a community's capacity to effectively respond to and bounce back from adversity while preserving its social, economic, and environmental well-being.
• Usage: It can be used in questions related to – Disaster management, cyber security, environment and climate change, good governance, transparency and accountability, RTI and citizens charter etc.

Collective bargaining: 

• Meaning: The process through which individuals, as a collective group, negotiate and engage with the government or its representatives to influence public policy, decision-making, and the overall governance of the country. 
• Usage: It can be used in questions related to – Law making and people participation, participatory democracy, labour and union, good governance, transparency and accountability, media and its roles etc.

Epicenter of power, innovation, creativity and contribution:

• Meaning: It refers to a place or entity that is recognized as a central hub or focal point for these essential elements. 
• It represents a location or organization that holds significant influence, drives forward-thinking ideas, fosters creative endeavors, and makes substantial contributions in various domains.
• Usage: It can be used in questions related to Public institutions, Civil services, Higher educational institutions, Gov. departments, Private research institutions etc.

Naya Bharat, Naye Avsar, Nayi Samridhi: 

• Meaning: It refers to New India, New Opportunities, New Prosperity. It is a slogan that reflects the vision and aspirations for a revitalized and progressive India, emphasizing the pursuit of growth, development, and prosperity. 
• Usage: It can be used in questions related to Atmanirbhar Bharat, Make in India, Digital India, Demographic dividend, women empowerment, India@5trillion economy etc.

CASE STUDIES/ EXAMPLES

Creating flood resilient cities:

• Case: China.
• Step taken: China is trying to transform 30 of its megacities into “sponge cities”. 
• Green roofs to slow down run-off into drains, urban forests to enable percolation, groundwater recharge and wetlands to absorb and reuse two-thirds of their water. 
• East Kolkata: Wetlands have been an effective flood defence mechanism that help treat a large share of the city’s sewage, produce half of the city’s fresh vegetables, and provide livelihoods to one lakh people. 
• Practical nature-based blue-green-grey infrastructure such as these hold the key to climate adaptation.

Success of public-private partnership/Skill India project:

• Step taken: Namda project: an industry-based training program with beneficiaries involved in Namda Crafts Production who will contribute towards preserving and reviving the rich heritage associated with Namda craft in Kashmir.
• Achievement: The Namda craft of Kashmir is being successfully revived under a Skill India’s Pilot Project as part of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY).
• The project sets a great example of the public-private partnership (PPP) model in the field of skill development, as it is being implemented in collaboration with local industry partners.
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KEY FACTS

Export preparedness Index (EPI) Report: 

• Released by: NITI Aayog.
• Objective: The index undertakes a comprehensive analysis of States and UTs across export-related parameters in order to identify their strengths and weaknesses.
• Four pillars: The index is based on 4 pillars i.e., Policy, Business Ecosystem, Export Ecosystem, and Export Performance. 
• Each pillar is composed of sub-pillars, which in turn capture a state’s performance using relevant indicators.
• EPI, 2021: Topped by Gujarat, followed by Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. 

India’s imports:

• Of natural gas: India imports around half of its natural gas and most of its methanol, 
• Ammonia: India imports around 13-15% of its total ammonia requirement.

PM/VP/PRESIDENT SPEECHES

Vice President Speech on civil services: 

• Civil servants should show passion, mission and compassion to change the lives of people. “Nothing can be more rewarding and satisfying than to give happiness to those who otherwise have lost hope.
• Civil servants are the ‘ambassadors of growth’ and ‘warriors of Amrit Kaal’ and they need to ensure inclusive growth, financial inclusion and ease of service delivery.

JUDGEMENTS/ COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Supreme Court on Anti-defection law:

• In Keisham Meghachandra Singh V. Manipur Legislative Assembly: Supreme court (SC) laid down that disqualification petitions under the 10th Schedule should normally be decided within a period of three months from the date of their filing.

DEFINITION

Compassion: 

• Definition: Compassion is an empathic understanding of a person's feelings, accompanied by altruism, or a desire to act on that person's behalf.” 
• Compassion is when you relate to someone’s situation, and you want to help them. You see someone in trouble, and you feel like pitching in.
• For example: One might help someone pick up their belongings when he/she fall on the road, or helping an old man crossing the road. 

Coal gasification:

• Definition: Coal gasification is the process of converting coal into synthesis gas (also called syngas), which is a mixture of hydrogen (H2), carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO2). 
• The syngas can be used in a variety of applications such as in the production of electricity and making chemical products, such as fertilisers.

QUOTES

Quote on Need of social integration: “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you” - MAYA ANGELOU

• Meaning: It highlights carrying an untold story within oneself that can be a burden and a source of immense agony. 
• Our experiences, thoughts, and emotions are uniquely personal, and when we keep them locked inside, they can weigh heavily on our hearts and minds causing depression.
• Sharing our stories can be a liberating and cathartic process. 
• It allows us to inspire, heal, and create understanding, both for ourselves and for those who listen.

Quote on Success: “Take up one idea, make that one idea your life, think of it, dream of it, live on that idea. Let the brain, muscles, nerves and every part of your body be full of that idea and just leave every other idea alone, this is the way to success”. - Swami Vivekananda

• Meaning: It suggests that by directing your thoughts, dreams, and actions towards one central idea, you can channel your efforts more effectively and make significant progress in that particular area and achieving success.