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[Newsbits] 7.10.2023 Current Affairs

Santhosh Kumar 07/10/2023
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Bekal Fort (Kasargod, Kerala)

Bekal Fort (Kasargod, Kerala) upsc mindmap Context Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) plan Develop caravan park Camp shelter at Bekal Fort About the Fort Date 1650 AD Constructor Shivappa Nayaka of the Keladi dynasty Largest fort in Kerala History Witnessed rise and fall of dynasties Under control of Kingdom of Mysore Structure features Water tank Observation tower Attributed to Tipu Sultan Zigzag entrance Defensive trenches Holes in outer walls for naval defence Comparison Thalassery Fort St. Angelo Fort in Kannur Built by the Dutch

Veer Gatha Project 3.0

Veer Gatha Project 3.0 upsc mind map Context 3rd edition Participation from 1.36 crore students Across 36 States and Union Territories in India About the Project Initiated Under Gallantry Awards Portal (GAP) in 2021 Aims Highlight bravery of Armed Forces personnel Instil values in students Patriotism Civic consciousness Submissions Poems Paintings Essays Videos Activities Conducted at school level Schools upload best entries on MyGov portal Winners National Level Super 100 Honoured by Ministry of Education Ministry of Defence Cash prize Rs 10,000 District Level 4 winners State/UT Level 8 winners Past editions Edition-I (2021) Edition-II (2022)

2023 Nobel Prize for Peace: Narges Mohammadi

2023 Nobel Prize for Peace: Narges Mohammadi mind map notes Context Iranian activist awarded Nobel Peace Prize Background Born 1972 Iranian human rights activist Nobel laureate Journalist Scientist Description Vice President of the Defenders of Human Rights Center Advocates Women’s rights Civil disobedience against hijab Faced Imprisonment Abuse Current Situation Detained in Iran Charges “spreading anti-state propaganda” Defamation Sentence 31 years in prison 154 lashes Activism and Causes Women’s rights in Iran Opponent of death penalty Supporter of political protesters Nobel committee recognition Causes aligning with ‘Zan – Zendegi – Azadi (Woman – Life – Freedom)’ in Iran Member Centre for Human Rights Defenders Founded by Shirin Ebadi Abolition of death penalty Journalist work Articles for social reforms in Iran Published The Reforms, the Strategy, and the Tactics Book ‘White Torture’ (2022) Experiences under solitary confinement Interviews with other Iranian women Organized Protests from within prison Other Recognitions 2023 PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award 2023 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize Featured BBC’s list of 100 inspiring women in 2022 Nobel Peace Prize Second Iranian woman recipient After Shirin Ebadi in 2003 Shirin Ebadi First Muslim woman recipient Geopolitical Dimension of the Award Significance Highlights international support for human rights in Iran Places pressure on Iranian government Reflects trend Recognizing political protestors and activists Promote democratic values Challenge authoritarian regimes Notable examples Aung San Suu Kyi (1991) Liu Xiaobo (2010) Ethical values from her life Commitment to Human Rights Even in face of adversity Courage and Resilience Pursuit of justice and freedom Advocacy for Gender Equality Fight against gender discrimination and inequality Promotion of Democracy Rights of individuals to express freely Peaceful Activism Means of driving social and political change Sacrifice for a Cause Personal freedoms and family life International Solidarity Building bridges with international community Optimism and Hope Positive change in challenging circumstances Commitment to Non-Violence Importance of peaceful resistance

Invasive plant species

Invasive plant species mind map notes Recent Study Highlights Invasive plant species Threat to India's natural systems Affected regions Western Ghats South Eastern Ghats Central Indian Highlands Invasion stats 66% natural systems threatened Economic cost Up to $182.6 billion 53% plots At least one high-concern invasive plant High concern invasive plants Invaded 72% land (254,880 sq km) Found in 22% natural areas Potential threat to 66% natural areas Impact hotspots Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (Western Ghats) Dominated by Lantana camara Prosopis juliflora Chromolaena odorata Southern Eastern Ghats Dense invasion by Prosopis juliflora Lantana camara About Invasive plant species Definition Organism not native Causes harm Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) definition Alien species Threatens ecosystems, habitats, species Causes socio-cultural, economic, environmental harm Impact Cause native species extinction Reduce biodiversity Compete with native species Alter habitats Introduction methods Ship ballast water Accidental release Human introduction Common features Asexual and sexual reproduction Fast growth Rapid reproduction High dispersal Tolerate various conditions Feed on diverse foods Risks and Threats Impact on human health Livestock health threat Threaten global food security Impact developing countries most Effects include Change fire regimes Transmit disease to native species Cause forest loss Reduce water flows Transform habitats Threat level Major threat to IUCN Red List amphibians, reptiles, mammals

Swavlamban 2.0

Swavlamban 2.0 mind map Context Naval Innovation & Indigenization Seminar Delhi event Background Autonomous Weaponized Boat Swarms introduction Details Date 4th-5th October 2023 Venue New Delhi Maiden edition July 2022 Naming Swavlamban Significance Self-reliance or self-sufficiency (Hindi) Swavlamban 2.0 features Indigenization roadmap Foster self-reliance in technology (Military) Objective Showcase Navy tech achievements Outline future tech developments Organized by NIIO annual seminar Technologies Blue-green lasers for underwater Autonomous weaponised swarms Underwater swarm drones Multiple firefighting aid AI introduction Ultra-endurance drone for maritime missions Event showcase 75 prototypes Live demo of some technologies Historic Background Prime Minister initiative 75 challenges for start-ups/ MSMEs SPRINT initiative Objective Boost indigenous tech in Navy Develop 75 tech/products for 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' Collaborators SPRINT DIO iDEX NIIO TDAC Significance Reduce foreign tech dependence Involve MSMEs and start-ups Goal Develop cost-effective global standard tech

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