[Newsbits] 25.10.2023 Current Affairs Mindmap for UPSC Prelims

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South China Sea

South China Sea upsc mind map
Context 
Recent developments
Tensions between China and the Philippines
Philippines' accusation
Chinese coastguard vessels
Intentionally collided with Philippine vessels
In disputed region near Second Thomas Shoal
Within Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone
Both nations claim sovereignty
About the South China Sea
An arm of western Pacific Ocean
Located south of China
East and south of Vietnam
West of the Philippines
North of Borneo island
Significance
Major global shipping route
One-third of world’s shipping passes through
Geopolitical significance
Contested islands
Paracel Islands
Claimed by
China
Taiwan
Vietnam
Spratly Islands
Claimed by
China
Taiwan
Vietnam
Brunei
Philippines
Scarborough Shoal
Claimed by
Philippines
China
Taiwan
China’s actions
Constructing artificial islets since 2010
2016 UNCLOS ruling
Dismissed China’s claims
Clarified
Disputed Islands not China's maritime entitlement

Lemru Elephant Corridor

Lemru Elephant Corridor upsc mind map
Context
Ministry of Coal's decision
Exclude certain coal mines from development
Protect forest areas
Including Lemru Elephant Corridor
Aim: Balance between coal production and environmental preservation
About Lemru Elephant Reserve
Location: Korba district, Chhattisgarh
Purpose
Reduce human-elephant conflicts
Elephants migrate from
Odisha
Jharkhand
Contains
Significant coal deposits
Biodiverse area
Called lungs of Chhattisgarh
Notified in October 2020
Under Section 36A of Wild Life (Protection) Act (WLPA), 1972
Legal context
Elephant reserves and corridors in India
No legal sanctity under any law
Including WLPA, 1972
Only mentions
National parks
Wildlife sanctuaries
Conservation and community reserves
Known as Protected Areas
About Hasdeo Forest
Spans over 170 sq km
Called “lungs of Chhattisgarh“
Largest contiguous stretch of dense forestland
In central India

Operation Chakra-2

Operation Chakra-2 upsc mind map
Context
Carried out by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
Crackdown on cyber criminals in India
Searches at 76 locations across the country
Prompted by
Registration of five separate cases
Cyber-enabled financial fraud
₹100-crore cryptocurrency scam
About the operation
Fraud scheme posed as
Fake crypto mining operation
Targeted unsuspecting Indian citizens
Cases registered based on information
From Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU)
Agency collaboration
With international law enforcement agencies
FBI
INTERPOL
To follow up on leads
‘Operation Chakra-1’
Conducted nearly a year ago
Collaboration with
Interpol
FBI
Various police forces
Searches at 115 locations

Kasturi Cotton Bharat

Kasturi Cotton Bharat upsc mind map
Union Minister launch
Textile, Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Website for Kasturi Cotton Bharat
Initiative Support
Ministry of Textiles
Cotton Corporation of India
Trade bodies
Industry
Goal
Enhance competitiveness of Indian cotton
Global market focus
Emphasize
Self-regulation
Branding
Traceability
Certification of Indian cotton
Website details
https://kasturicotton.texprocil.org
Digital platform for information & updates
Explains registration process
For ginners
Produce Kasturi Cotton Bharat Brand
Brand represents
Whiteness
Softness
Purity
Lustre
Indianness
Traceability measures
QR-based certification technology
Blockchain-based software platform
Across supply chain

Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS)

Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) upsc mind map
Prime Minister inaugurates
First leg of RRTS
Namo Bharat Train
India's first dedicated system
For regional connectivity
Design
Operate at speeds up to 180 km/hour
Reduce travel time
Delhi to Meerut in <1 hour
About RRTS
New rail-based system
Semi-high-speed
High-frequency commuter transit
Design speed of 180 Kmph
Key Features
Integrated mass transit network
Promote balanced urban development
In National Capital Region (NCR)
Implementing Authority
National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC)
Joint venture
Central government
State governments
Delhi
Haryana
Rajasthan
Uttar Pradesh

Purple economy

Purple economy upsc mind map
Context
Shanti Raghavan
Recipient of Business Line Changemakers Award (2020)
Leads EnAble India
Working towards a purple economy
Promote disability inclusion
Create large-scale job opportunities
Care Economy definition
Economic activities related to care & support
Healthcare
Childcare
Elderly care
Improving well-being
Encompasses
Paid care work
Unpaid care work
Purple Economy definition
Economic order focusing on caring labour sustainability
Complements green economy
Aims to
Organize around caring labour sustainability
Address inequality
Due to reliance on women's unpaid & underpaid labour
Promote cultural potential of goods & services
Contribute to diverse cultural environment
Examples
Digital
Tourism
Luxury goods
Housing

Little Ice Age (LIA)

Little Ice Age (LIA) upsc mind map
Study of global climatic event (1671-1942)
Source: PIB
Challenges traditional perception
Used pollen-based vegetation data
Western Ghats (1219-1942)
Key Findings
Not uniformly cold and dry
Significant rainfall variations
Influence of northeast winter monsoon (NEM)
Created moist or wet LIA
Impact of various factors on climate
Northward movement of Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)
Positive temperature anomalies
Increased sunspot numbers
High solar activity
Relevance
Develop paleoclimatic models
Aid future climate predictions & policy planning
Understand Indian Summer Monsoon (ISM)
Variability during the Holocene
Cause
Combination of factors
Cooling from volcanic aerosols
Low solar activity
Producing lower surface temperatures

Gujarat’s Dhordo village gets UNWTO recognition

Gujarat’s Dhordo village gets UNWTO recognition upsc mind map
Context
Dhordo village recognition
By United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
One of the Best Tourism Villages in 2023
About Dhordo
Location
In the Great Rann of Kutch
Known for
Annual Rann Utsav
Celebrates
Cultural heritage
Traditional arts
Music
Crafts
About UNWTO Recognition of villages
Criteria
Contribute to rural development
Preserve landscapes
Preserve cultural diversity
Preserve culinary traditions
Other criteria
Excel in various areas
Including
Cultural and natural resources
Sustainability
Tourism development
Best Tourism Villages initiative
Launched in 2021
UNWTO's goals
Promote rural development
Combat depopulation
Encourage sustainable practices
Through tourism
About United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
Specialized agency
Of the United Nations
Promotes
Responsible tourism
Sustainable tourism
Universally accessible tourism
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
Mission
Tourism as a driver
Economic growth
Inclusive development
Environmental sustainability

King Kulashekara Alupendra I

King Kulashekara Alupendra I upsc mindmap
Context
Rare inscription discovery
Alupa dynasty
Significance
First record of an Alupa king's death
References to Siri cult
Includes
Siri
Dalya
Chattara
Someshwara inscription
Importance in Tuluva history and culture
Modern-day Karnataka
Connection to Soma cult
Founded by Soma Sharma
Gujarat
11th century AD
Spread across India
About the temple
Someshwara temple
Constructed during Kulashekara Alupendra's reign
In honor of Soma
Adorned with Nava Durgas sculptures
About Kulashekara Alupendra I
Renowned ruler
Alupas
South Canara
Inscription features
Depictions of Alupendra I
Standing with a sword
Sitting in meditative pose
Known for
Establishing new cities
Setting temple administration regulations
Still followed in the region
Promoting Tulu language and culture
Ruled Tulunadu
From 1156 to 1215 A.D.
Inscription dating
Likely 12th century
Based on palaeography

Dogra architecture

Dogra architecture upsc mind map
Context
Maharaj Gunj market revival
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
Previous issues
Lost historical glory
Encroachments and deviations
Revival collaborators
Srinagar Smart City Ltd.
Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH)
Kashmir chapter
Historical background
Introduced by Dogra Hindu kings
Between 1846 and 1947
About Dogra Architecture
Buildings and structures
Constructed by Dogra Hindu kings
Time frame
1846 to 1947
Origin of Dogras
Indo-Aryan descent
Migrated to Jammu
From Punjab region
During ancient times
Characteristics
Use of local materials
Stone
Wood
Bricks
Symmetrical designs
With ornate detailing
Wooden balconies
Intricately carved
Sloping roofs
To withstand snowfall
Overhanging eaves
Courtyards
Central
For light and ventilation
Architectural influences
Hindu
Tibetan
Examples
Mubarak mandi
Hub of Dogra culture
Until 1947
Jharokha style balcony
Amar Mahal Palace

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