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[Newsbits] 30.10.2023 – Daily Current Affairs Mind Maps for UPSC Prelims

Santhosh Kumar 30/10/2023
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Dark Patterns

Dark Patterns upsc mind map Context Ministry of Civil Aviation in India Addressing deceptive online practices By airlines and travel agents IndiGo SpiceJet MakeMyTrip Term and Definition Dark Patterns Digital design techniques Manipulate customer behaviour Considered unfair trading practice Potentially a cybercrime Termed as “cybercrime” Practices known as “dark patterns” Trick consumers into unintended purchases While booking flight tickets Usage by Companies Social media and Big Tech firms Apple Amazon Facebook Google LinkedIn Microsoft Skype Example LinkedIn Users receive unsolicited sponsored messages From influencers Disabling option Complex process with multiple steps Forms of Dark Patterns False Urgency Prompt immediate purchases Due to false sense of urgency or scarcity Basket Sneaking Including additional items or charges Without user consent at checkout Interface Interference Manipulate design Highlight specific information Obscure other relevant details Bait and Switch Advertise one outcome But deliver another Drip Pricing Withhold elements of prices Or obscure them during user experience Other Forms Forced action Subscription trap Confirm shaming Disguised advertising Nagging Regulatory Measures (India) India's response to dark patterns Summoned cab and two-wheeler aggregators Address charges and algorithms Formed a consultation group Combat fake online reviews Applied ASCI code Advertising Standards Council of India Covers misleading ads In various media Including online advertising Draft Guidelines For Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns

Global Declaration for River Dolphins

Global Declaration for River Dolphins upsc mind map Context Groundbreaking Global Declaration Protecting six surviving river dolphin species Collaboration between 11 Asian and South American countries Need for initiative River Dolphins significance Top predators in major river systems Indicator of river health Alarming population decline Decreased by 73% since 1980s Causes Unsustainable fishing Pollution Habitat loss Climate change impact Aim of declaration Halt decline Strengthen vulnerable populations through collaboration Surviving species Amazon River Dolphin South America Freshwater rivers Endangered Ganges River Dolphin Ganges and Brahmaputra River systems India and Bangladesh Endangered Indus River Dolphin Pakistan and River Beas Endangered Irrawaddy Dolphin Coastal areas, rivers in South and Southeast Asia Endangered Tucuxi Dolphin Amazon River system Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru Endangered Yangtze Finless Porpoise Yangtze River Asia's longest river Critically Endangered

Lorrainosaurus (pliosaur)

Gangetic Dolphins

Gangetic Dolphins upsc mind map Scientific Name Platanista gangetica Location Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna Karnaphuli-Sangu river systems Nepal India Bangladesh Habitat Freshwater Hunting Method Emitting ultrasonic sound Known as 'susu' Other Dolphin species Irrawaddy dolphins Coastal areas, estuaries, rivers Southeast Asia Population: around 7,000 Face habitat degradation and hunting Indus Dolphins Indus River Pakistan Freshwater habitat Endangered status Population: less than 2,000 Impacted by water diversion and habitat degradation Conservation Status of Gangetic Dolphin Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 Schedule I International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Endangered Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) Appendix I Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) Appendix II Migratory species that benefit from international cooperation Steps Taken for Conservation Vikramshila Ganges Dolphin Sanctuary, Bihar Project Conservation Action Plan for the Ganges River Dolphin 2010-2020

Nanophotonic Electron Accelerator (NEA)

Nanophotonic Electron Accelerator (NEA) upsc mind map Context Activation of world’s smallest particle accelerator Size Comparable to a small coin What are particle accelerators? Definition Device that accelerates charged particles Purpose High speeds and energies Uses Fundamental research in particle physics Medical treatments Industrial applications Example Large Hadron Collider (LHC) How NEA differs from LHC? NEA components Small microchip Vacuum tube with thousands of pillars Acceleration method Directing miniature laser beams at pillars Accelerate electrons Energy field comparison NEA's weaker than LHC Potential and advantages of NEA Promising for medical applications Precise radiotherapy Compact design Can replace invasive cancer treatments

The Lewis Model in Economic Development

The Lewis Model in Economic Development upsc mind map Context Lewis Model's relevance Shift of surplus labour from agriculture to manufacturing Not effective in India What is the Lewis Model? Developed by Economist William Arthur Lewis Proposal for underdeveloped countries Surplus of low-wage labour in agriculture Industrialization leading to economic growth Conditions Wages in industrial sector higher than agriculture's subsistence wages Differences between China and India Why it worked in China Absorbed surplus rural labour force Turned China into “world’s factory” Challenges in India Manufacturing evolution More capital-intensive Reliant on labour-displacing technologies Robotics Artificial intelligence Disguised unemployment in agriculture Niti Aayog's approach New models for job creation around agriculture Focus areas Value addition Agribusiness Potential sources of employment Bio-fuels Bio-based products Sustainable agriculture practices

Banni Festival

Banni Festival upsc mind map Context Traditional Banni festival in Devaragattu Location Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district Incidents on October 24 Three deaths Over a hundred injured About the Banni Festival Nature Traditional stick-fight Occurrence Night of Dussehra (Vijaya Dasami) annually Origin Associated with the Vijayanagara Empire Purpose Snatch idols from deities’ team Leading to the Banni Fight Historical Significance Celebrates victory of Lord Mala Malleswara Swamy and Goddess Parvati Over demonish Mani and Mallasura Rituals Midnight occurrence Procession of idols Deities Malamma and Malleshwara Swamy From hill temple at Neraneki Devotees' actions Carry long sticks or lathis Hit each other on the head

Varsha Raikwa (Radio Bundelkhand)

Varsha Raikwa (Radio Bundelkhand) upsc mind map Radio show “Shubh Kal” Address climate change Address agriculture-related issues Encourages farmers Share traditional farming solutions Connect with experts Promotes sustainable practices Vermicomposting Organic farming Impact of her work Inspired positive changes Development of water tanks Adoption of eco-friendly practices among farmers Radio station's reach Mobile application “Narrow casting” sessions in villages

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