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[Newsbits] 9.11.2023 – Geoglyph, Electoral Trusts (ET) Scheme, MiG-21 & more

Santhosh Kumar 09/11/2023
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STPI LEAP AHEAD initiative

STPI LEAP AHEAD initiative upsc mind map Context Launched by Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) Collaborators Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) Role Promoting software exports Nurturing tech startup ecosystem The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) Delhi-NCR Role Funding Mentoring Market access Initiative Goals Support tech startups Scaling stage Growth stage Product diversification Geographical expansion Financial Support Up to ₹1 Crore Mentorship Program Duration Three months Mode Virtual and in-person sessions Key Features Access to Extensive network One-on-one mentorship Industry experts Seasoned investors Emphasis on Diverse entrepreneurship Women Tier 2/3 cities Initiative Outcomes Establish product market fit Identify customer segments Develop growth hacking strategies Ensure business compliance Facilitate leadership recruitment Assist in fundraising About STPI Role Promoting software exports Nurturing startups Strengthening ecosystem Schemes Next Generation Incubation Scheme (NGIS) Centers of Entrepreneurship About TiE Delhi-NCR Role Entrepreneurial ecosystem creation Programs TiEcon Startup Expo TiE Institute TiE Young Entrepreneurs Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

Pauradhwani – Kerala Literacy Mission Programme

Pauradhwani upsc mind map What Kerala Literacy Mission Programme Organised by Kerala State Literacy Mission (KSLM) Location Coastal and tribal-dominated areas Aim Shaping informed and independent citizens Instilling values Scientific aptitude Independent thinking Secularism Democratic spirit Constitutional values Awareness about rights Six-point motto Ensuring rights of marginalised sections Strengthening democracy and brotherhood Building egalitarian new Kerala society Without discrimination Programme elements Pamphlet distribution Rights and responsibilities of citizens Significance of values Scientific temper Secularism Democratic spirit Constitutional values Topics covered Independence struggle and tribespeople Forest rights Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act Coastal rules Women-centric rules Rights and laws governing children Health and nutrition

Geoglyph

Geoglyph upsc mind map Context Archaeological discovery in Telangana Source: TH Unearthing of a 3,000-year-old geoglyph Location Near Mudichu Thalapalli Medchal-Malkajgiri district Definition Large, intricate ground design Created by Arranging natural materials Altering the landscape Examples Nazca Lines Location: Peru Uffington White Horse Location: England Discovered Geoglyph in Telangana Measurements Diameter: 7.5 meters Shape Circular with two triangles Dating Iron Age, around 1000 BCE Possible Purpose Model for megalithic burial sites Significance Artistic skills demonstration Iron Age etching techniques

Electoral Trusts (ET) Scheme

Electoral Trusts (ET) Scheme upsc mind map Context Predecessor to Electoral Bond Scheme Source: IE Established by UPA government in 2013 Aim: Regulate donations to political parties Emphasis: Transparency Features of ET Scheme Introduction year: 2013 Eligibility Companies under Section 25 Companies Act 1956 Individuals or entities in India Registration Renewal Every three financial years Contribution Allocation 95% to political parties Registered under Representation of the People Act 1951 Transparency Reporting to Election Commission of India Contributors Beneficiaries Comparison with Electoral Bond Scheme Anonymity in EB Scheme Trends in Donations 2017-18 to 2021-22 period Donations through EBs Total: Rs 9,208 crore Donations through ETs Total: Rs 1,631 crore

WHO Hails Tuberculosis Management in India

How climate change is displacing animals

How climate change is displacing animals upsc mind map Context Climate change effects On ecosystems On native species Source: IE Analysis by Chinese Academy of Sciences Publication Nature Ecology & Evolution journal Key findings of the Study Non-native species Better adaptation than native species During extreme weather events Heat waves Cold spells Droughts Floods Reasons for non-native species' resilience High reproduction rates Adaptable behavior Physiology adaptability Higher disturbance tolerance Rapid population establishment Significance of findings Need to protect native species Support recovery Climate-driven extreme events impact Economic impact Invasive species on ecosystems Ecological impact Invasive species on ecosystems

Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project

Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project upsc mind map Context Setback due to landslide Blocked functional diversion tunnel Stopped water flow Downstream of dam Into Subansiri River Source: IE About Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project Type: Run-of-river dam Power generation Capacity: 2,000 MW Source: Subansiri River Location Along Arunachal Pradesh and Assam border Status India's largest under-construction hydel project Executing entity National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) About Subansiri River Length: 518 km Nickname: Gold River Type: Trans-Himalayan river Largest tributary Of Upper Brahmaputra River Flow path Through Miri Hills Into India From Arunachal Pradesh

MiG-21 fighter jets

MiG-21 fighter jets upsc mind map Context Indian Air Force (IAF) phases out MiG-21 In service since 1963 Replacement by 2025 with LCA Tejas Sukhoi-30 MKI Rafale MiG-21 Introduction Year 1963 India's first Supersonic Aircraft Role Multi-role Supersonic Aircraft Maximum Speed Approx. 2,175 km/h Armament Capabilities Limited Variants Over 800 variants Indigenous No Licence production by HAL HAL stands for Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Aircraft Manufacturer Russia In-Service Accidents Over 400 accidents Squadrons in IAF 2 Being phased out LCA Tejas Introduction Year 2001 Mark 1 Role Multi-role Supersonic Aircraft Maximum Speed Mach 1.6 Armament Capabilities Advanced weaponry options Variants Mark 1 Mark 1A Mark 2 (in development) Indigenous Yes Aircraft Manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) In-Service Accidents Few incidents Squadrons in IAF 2 More on order Sukhoi-30 MKI Introduction Year 2004 Role Multi-role Supersonic Aircraft Maximum Speed Mach 2 Armament Capabilities Extensive arsenal options Variants Mark 2 Indigenous No Licence production by HAL in India Aircraft Manufacturer Sukhoi, Russia In-Service Accidents Limited incidents Squadrons in IAF 12 (approximately) Rafale Introduction Year 2020 Role Multi-role Supersonic Aircraft Maximum Speed Mach 1.8 Armament Capabilities Extensive arsenal options Rafale F1, F2, F3, F4 Variants With more on order Indigenous No Aircraft Manufacturer Dassault Aviation, France In-Service Accidents Limited incidents 2 (with more on order)

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