22nd June - AAJ KA QUALITY ENRICHMENT

Aaj Ka Quality Enrichment Program 22nd June 2023 Save

KEYWORDS

Free riders:

Meaning: A free-rider is one who is not contributing, although has the means to do so, riding on the contribution of others. For example
US with its “sometimes in, sometimes out” response to climate action.
Tax-evaders
Usage: It can be used in- Economy (tax evasion and use of government subsidy), Environment (climate and environmental efforts – USA, global commons), leadership and team spirit (Lack of dedication from members a group/team/institution), polity (Use of FRs but not acting on FDs).

Prevent Kaagazi/paper barrier:

Meaning: The process to eliminate or overcome bureaucratic obstacles or excessive paperwork that hinder efficiency, progress, or access to services.
Usage: It can be used in Trade and investment, economic growth and reforms, good governance, digitization of process, Citizen Centric Administration, infrastructure creation, labour/land/agricultural reforms Ease of doing business, etc.
Extended Usage: Micro Finance, Food & Nutrition, Health, Internet access. Inclusive, qualitative, and collaborative society (social harmony, education, health).

Inclusive, qualitative, and collaborative (Education/Health/R&D/Policy):

Meaning: A method or mindset that prioritizes diversity, fairness, open communication, and cooperation in various contexts.t
Usage: It can be used in questions related as:
Inclusive, qualitative, and collaborative polity & policy (cooperative federalism)
Inclusive, qualitative, and collaborative global cooperation (climate change, terrorism, one health )
Inclusive, qualitative, and collaborative entrepreneurship (Innovation & R&D –among academia, industry, students)

India's workhorse:

Meaning: It refers to a particular entity, system, or sector that plays a crucial role in driving the country's economy or fulfilling essential functions.
Usage: It can be used in questions related as: Space technology- PSLV, Defence – Tejas, Digitalisation – UPI, CoWIN, Economic growth – Infrastructure/demographic dividend.

CASE STUDIES/ EXAMPLES

Step towards women entrepreneurship:

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) entered into a collaborative partnership aimed at empowering women to make well-informed career choices in the field of entrepreneurship.
Aim: To provide support for women looking to start and expanding their own enterprises, particularly in sectors such as care economy, digital economy, electric mobility, waste management, food packaging and more.
Why Women entrepreneurship: A proven strategy for poverty alleviation, financial independence, and reshaping gender norms.
Challenges: However, women account for only 15% of the total entrepreneurs in India.

KEY FACTS

Global Gender Gap Report 2023 (World Economic Forum):
India ranked 127 out of 146 countries
Improved rank: 8 positions from 135 in 2022.
India ranked behind Neighbours: Bangladesh at 59, Bhutan at 103, China at 107, Sri Lanka at 115, Nepal at 116.

Mental disorder in India:

According to National Health Mission estimates, 6-7% of India’s population suffers from mental disorders.
Availability of doctors: Only about 1 psychiatrist and psychologist for every 4 lakh and 16 lakh citizens, respectively.

PM/VP/PRESIDENT SPEECHES
PM Speech on Yoga:

Yoga means - to Unite.
Yoga comes from India. Like all ancient Indian traditions, it is also living and dynamic.
Yoga is free: From copyright, from patents, from royalty payments.
Yoga is adaptable: To your age, gender, and fitness level.
Yoga is portable: You can do it at home, or at work, or in transit.
Yoga is flexible: You can practice it alone, or in a group, learn from a teacher, or be self-taught.
Yoga is unifying: It is for everyone, for all ethnicities, for all faiths, and for all cultures. Yoga is truly universal.
Yoga is a way of life. A holistic approach to health and wellbeing.

DEFINITION
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM):

Definition: The CBAM is a policy tool to avert ‘carbon leakage’. It refers to a phenomenon of ensuring that imported goods are subject to the same carbon costs as products produced within the domestic market.
Aim: To prevent carbon-intensive economic activity from moving out of jurisdictions with relatively stringent climate policies and into those with relatively less stringent policies.
It was introduced by the European Union at CoP27 with the purpose to tax products such as cement and steel, that are extremely carbon intensive, with effect from 2026.

Constitutional Morality:

Definition: Constitutional Morality means adherence to or being faithful to bottom line principles of constitutional values.
It includes commitment to inclusive and democratic political process in which both individual and collective interests are satisfied.
Ex: In India, the constitutional values are Democracy, Socialism, Equality and Integrity etc. briefly it is the preamble which clarify the constitutional values.

QUOTES

Quote on Innovation and Adaptation: “All fixed set patterns are incapable of adaptability or pliability. The truth is outside of all fixed patterns”. - BRUCE LEE
Meaning: It highlights that by adhering strictly to predefined patterns, we may miss out on novel solutions or insights that lie outside the boundaries of those patterns.
Ex: Casteism and women subjugation, fixed civil services norms and laws, innovation and scientific revolutions etc.
Quote on Success and Happiness: “Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get”. - Dale Carnegie
Meaning: It suggests:
Success is getting what you want: Achieving one's desired goals, whether they are related to personal accomplishments, professional achievements, material possessions, or any other desired outcomes.
Happiness is wanting what you get: This implies that happiness is not solely dependent on external achievements or possessions but rather on having a positive and contented mindset.