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DAILY DOSE 26th FEB -2024 CURRENT AFFAIRS

 

History: 26th February

  • In 1935, RADAR (Radio Detection and Ranging) was first demonstrated by Robert Watson-Watt.
  • In 2019, Indian Air Force jets entered Pakistan and targeted Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist training camps in Balakot in response to the Pulwama Attack.
  • 1857, 26th Feb: First military revolt against the British at Baharampur in West Bengal.
  • 1975, 26th Feb: The country’s first kite museum, Shankar Center, was established in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

 

1) Shahpur Kandi Dam Project:

  • The completion of the Shahpur Kandi barrage, situated at the Punjab-Jammu and Kashmir border, has effectively halted the flow of water from the River Ravi to Pakistan
  • Shahpur Kandi Dam Project is located on the Ravi River in Pathankot district, Punjab, downstream from the existing Ranjit Sagar Dam.
  • The water released by Ranjit Sagar Dam is utilized for generating power from this project.
  • The main purpose behind the construction of this dam is power generation and irrigation in Punjab and J&K States.
  • It is constructed by the irrigation department of the Government of Punjab.
  • The project consists of a 55.5 m high concrete gravity dam, a 7.70 km long hydel channel, two head regulators, and two powerhouses.
  • The total output capacity of the project is 206 MW.
  • Ravi River is a trans-boundary river of India and Pakistan.
  • It is one of the five tributaries of the Indus River that give the Punjab (meaning “Five Rivers”) its name.

 

2) Permafrost: Study

  • Permafrost in the Arctic could release radon, a radioactive gas that has the potential to cause cancer, scientists have warned.
  • Radon is a radioactive gas that forms naturally when uranium, thorium, or radium, which are radioactive metals, break down in rocks, soil, and groundwater.
  • It is an inert, colourless, and odourless gas.

Permafrost:

  • Permafrost is any ground—from soil to sediment to rock—that has been frozen continuously for a minimum of two years and as many as hundreds of thousands of years.
  • It can extend down beneath the earth’s surface from a few feet to more than a mile, covering entire regions, such as the Arctic tundra, or a single, isolated spot, such as a mountaintop of alpine permafrost.
  • Although the ground is frozen, permafrost regions are not always covered in snow.
  • They can be found on land and below the ocean floor.
  • It is found in areas where temperatures rarely rise above freezing point.

 

3) Household Consumption Expenditure Survey:

  • The government released the broad findings of the All India Household Consumption Expenditure Survey carried out between August 2022 and July 2023.
  • Household Consumption Expenditure Survey is usually conducted by the National Statistical Office (NSO) every five years.

Highlights of the survey:

  • The average monthly per capita consumption expenditure (MPCE) in Indian households rose by 33.5% since 2011-12 in urban households to ₹3,510, with rural India’s MPCE seeing a 40.42% increase over the same period to hit ₹2,008.
  • The proportion of spending on food has dropped to 46.4% for rural households from 52.9% in 2011-12, while their urban peers spent just 39.2% of their overall monthly outgoes on food compared with 42.6% incurred 11 years earlier.

 

4) Sub-national Climate Fund:

  • A delegation from the World Bank has arrived in Goa for talks with the state govt to set up the first sub-national climate resilient green fund.
  • Sub-national Climate Fund is a global blended finance initiative to develop mid-size climate-resilient infrastructure & nature-based solutions.
  • Mission is to invest in subnational climate-smart infrastructure and nature-based solutions delivering measurable and certified climate and sustainable development impact at the local level.
  • The model is designed to attract public and private investment and to deliver certified climate and Sustainable Development impacts and Nature-based Solutions.
  • Fund Manager: It is managed by Pegasus Capital.

5) 647th Birth Anniversary Of Guru Ravidas:

  • Birth anniversary celebrations of Sant Guru Ravidas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a statue of Sant Ravidas at Varanasi.
  • Guru Ravidas (1377-1528E.) was a renowned saint known for his contributions to the Bhakti movement.
  • His devotional songs and verses made a lasting impact upon the Bhakti Movement.
  • Guru Ravidas is also known as Raidas, Rohidas, and Ruhidas.
  • He was born in a small village called Seer Govardhanpur in Uttar Pradesh.
  • His birthplace is now known as Shri Guru Ravidas Janam Asthan, and it is a major place of pilgrimage for the followers of Guru Ravidas.
  • Even though he was born into a poor family, Ravidas became well-known for his teachings about human rights and equality.
  • He was the disciple of the revered Brahmin bhakti poet Ramananda.

 

6) Nihang Sikhs:

  • Amid the recent standoff between the protesting farmers and the government, Nihang Sikh warriors have joined the protest, extending support to farmers facing off with security forces
  • Nihangs, originally known as Akalis or Akali Nihangs, are a distinct warrior order within the Sikh community, known for their martial traditions, unique attire, and adherence to a specific code of conduct.
  • They have a rich history dating back to the times of Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Sikh Guru.
  • They are easily recognizable by their distinctive blue attire, which includes blue robes, and high turbans adorned with steel quoits (chakrams), and they often carry traditional weapons like swords, spears, and daggers.
  • They are highly skilled in Gatka martial arts and have historically served as a dedicated and elite force to protect Sikh shrines and communities.
  • Nihangs had a major role in defending the Sikh Panth after the fall of the first Sikh rule (1710-15) when Mughal governors were killing Sikhs and during the onslaught of Afghan invader Ahmed Shah Durrani (1748-65).

 

7) Ayush Holistic Wellness Centre:

  • The Chief Justice of India, inaugurated the ‘Ayush Holistic Wellness Centre (AYUSH HWC)’ at the Supreme Court (SC) of India, marking a significant milestone in promoting holistic health within the judiciary.
  • The AYUSH HWC is a collaborative effort between the SC and the All-India Institute of Ayurveda under the Ministry of Ayush.
  • The centre is furnished to deliver cutting-edge holistic care, in harmony with Ayurvedic principles and methodologies, targeting enhancing physical, mental, and emotional wellness for comprehensive health promotion.
  • AYUSH HWC is a component of Ayushman Bharat in the National AYUSH Mission (NAM).

 

8) Brain-Computer Interface:

  • According to Elon Musk, the first human received an implant from his computer-brain interface company Neuralink.
  • Since its founding in 2016, Elon Musk’s neurotechnology company Neuralink has had the ambitious mission to build a next-generation brain implant with at least 100-times more brain connections than devices currently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
  • Brain-Computer Interface is a technology that enables direct communication between the brain and external devices, such as computers or prosthetics, without using traditional neuromuscular pathways like nerves and muscles.

 

9) PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates India’s Longest Cable-Stayed Bridge, Sudarshan Setu:

  • This monumental infrastructure project, connecting Okha and Beyt Dwarka island, stands as a testament to the nation’s commitment to progress and connectivity.

 

10) A S Rajeev, former MD and CEO of Bank of Maharashtra, as Vigilance Commissioner:

  • The government has appointed A S Rajeev, former Managing Director and CEO of Bank of Maharashtra, as the Vigilance Commissioner of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC).

 

 

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