8th July - AAJ KA QUALITY ENRICHMENT

Aaj Ka Quality Enrichment Program 8th July 2023 Save

KEYWORDS
India as a melting pot:

Meaning: The term "melting pot" typically describes a society where people from different backgrounds come together, bringing their distinct cultural identities, and contribute to the formation of a unique, blended culture.
Usage: In questions related to - Unity in diversity, tolerance and acceptance, social asset, Migration and immigration etc.

Transform India as energy importer to energy provider and exporter:

Meaning: It signifies a shift from being an energy importer to a provider and exporter, reducing dependence on imports, bolstering domestic energy security, and contributing to the global energy market.
Usage: It can be used in questions like - Energy security, green energy like green hydrogen, biofuels, ethanol blending, solar and other renewable sources of energy, climate change and sustainable development etc.

Making India as a hub of green fuel:

Meaning: It signifies India as a hub of green technologies and green fuels reducing its reliance on fossil fuels, mitigate environmental impact, and contribute to a sustainable and low-carbon future.
Usage: It can be used in Green technologies and innovation (Green hydrogen, Biofuels, solar and wind energy, green mobility– Ex: biofuels, green hydrogen etc.), Green Growth & Sustainable development - Climate smart agriculture, Power sector (Smart Grids), Urban Forestry, Green & Blue infrastructure, Mission LIFE etc.

Historical heartland of India:

Meaning: The historical heartland of India, often referred to as the "cradle of Indian civilization," is located in the northern part of the country.
This region has been home to some of the most influential ancient Indian kingdoms, empires, and cultural centers throughout history.
Usage: It can be used in questions where significance of any specific region is to be represent. Ex: Bimaru states or developing states, North-Eastern states, India’s history, education and culture, Regionalism, cooperative federalism etc.

From Silos framework/ Policy/Institution to collaborative framework/ Policy/ Institution:

Meaning: Silos framework/ Policy/ Institution: It refers to a situation where individuals or groups within an organization or system operate independently, with limited collaboration, communication, or coordination between them.
Collaborative Framework: It aims to provide an inclusive platform to foster dialogue, coordinate activities, strengthen peer-to-peer exchange, increase transparency, and develop a set of insights.
Usage: It can be used in questions related to Good Governance, Social Justice, Inclusive development, Technological development, Disaster management, Inter-state conflicts, Transparency in governance, etc.

CASE STUDIES/ EXAMPLES
Step taken to ensure practical knowledge for students:

Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has launched “Atal Tinkering labs (ATL) industry visit’ in collaboration with Bayer.
Aim: to introduce students to the latest manufacturing techniques and technologies used in industry. The industrial visit launch which strives for interactive learning through educational tours witnessed participation from the ATL student teams.
Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL), part of AIM, is a central government of India initiative to create an environment of scientific temperament, innovation, creativity amongst Indian students. It is a step towards a new India that will embrace and encourage novel and innovative ideas and inventions.
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KEY FACTS
Recycling of plastic in India:

India is far ahead on the recycling front of plastics and has the recycling average of 13 %, which is far ahead of the global average of 9% and some developed economies with only 4%.

Performance grading Index 2.0:

Released by: Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education. First released for the year 2017-18.
PGI 2.0 structure comprises of 1000 points across 73 indicators grouped into 2 categories viz., Outcomes, Governance Management (GM).
Inter-state disparity: The deviation between the maximum and minimum scores obtained by States/UTs is 23.8%. This disparity was 51% in 2017-18.
Chandigarh and Punjab emerged as the best performers in school education across indicators such as learning outcomes, equity and infrastructure.

PM/VP/PRESIDENT SPEECHES
PM speech on infrastructure:

Infrastructure means ease of living for people, infrastructure means ease of doing business, infrastructure means creation of lakhs of new employment opportunities, and infrastructure means rapid development.
Modern infrastructure is also related to social justice. The Government of India is providing these modern facilities to those who suffered injustice and inconvenience for centuries.

JUDGEMENTS/ COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Supreme court on National Anthem:

Bijoe Emmanuel & Ors vs State of Kerala & Ors. (1986): The court held that forcing to sing the Anthem violates fundamental right to religion under Article 25 of the Constitution.
Shyam Narayan Chouksey vs Union of India (2018): All the cinema halls in India shall play the National Anthem before the feature film starts and all present in the hall are obliged to stand up to show respect to the National Anthem.

DEFINITION
Gig Economy:

Definition: The term "gig economy" is described as a labour market where freelancing or short-term contracts are more common than permanent employment.
It is used to describe the growing trend of people working independently, often on a short-term basis, for multiple clients. It has been growing rapidly in India in recent years.
A 2022 report by the Boston Consulting Group estimates that the gig workforce in India will reach 90 million by 2030.

Social Justice:

Definition: ISocial justice implies that all benefits and privileges in the society should be shared by all its members.
B.R.Ambedkar suggests concept of social justice stands for the liberty, equality and fraternity of all human beings.
It encompasses the following: Assuring the protection of equal access to liberties, rights, and opportunities

QUOTES

Quote on River: “A river seems a magic thing. A magic, moving, living part of the very earth itself” - LAURA GILPIN
Meaning: The quote signifies the importance of river.
A river's magic lies in its dynamic movement, its role as a lifeline for ecosystems, its deep connection to the Earth, its transformative power, and its ability to inspire awe and wonder.
It represents a harmonious blend of nature's forces, continually shaping and nourishing the world around us.