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DAILY DOSE 23rd AUG – 2024 CURRENT AFFAIRS
1) Miyawaki Method : In News
- The Chhattisgarh Forest Department recently organised a Van Mahotsav programme in the Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur (MCB) district by planting saplings using the Miyawaki method.
- Miyawaki Method is a method of afforestation developed by the Japanese botanist and plant ecology expert Professor Akira Miyawaki.
- It involves planting two to four types of indigenous trees within every square meter.
- Due to the dense planting, the seedlings grow quickly as they compete for sunlight.
- Only native species that would occur naturally in that area without humans, given the specific climate condition, are planted.
2) Parvovirus B19 : Concern
- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a health advisory due to concerns about the rise in cases of parvovirus B19.
- Parvovirus B19 is a highly contagious and common illness, particularly in those with weakened immune systems.
- It is commonly known as the “slapped cheek” illness due to the characteristic reddening of the cheeks it causes.
- Parvovirus infection has also been known as ‘Fifth disease’ because, historically, it was fifth in a list of common childhood illnesses characterized by a rash.
3) Self-Regulatory Organisations : RBI
- The Reserve Bank of India recently issued a framework to recognise self-regulatory organisations in the financial markets.
- Self-Regulatory Organizations (SROs) is generally a non-governmental entity created by members of a particular industry or sector to help govern the companies in that industry.
- An SRO sets and enforces rules and standards relating to the conduct of entities in the industry (members) with the aim of protecting the customer and promoting ethics, equality, and professionalism.
- SROs typically collaborate with all stakeholders in framing rules and regulations.
4) Death Of Leonard Hayflick: Related Study
- Biomedical researcher Leonard Hayflick, who discovered that normal somatic cells can divide (and thus reproduce) only a certain number of times, died recently.
- Hayflick limit refers to the maximum number of times a cell can divide.
- It’s named after scientist Leonard Hayflick, who discovered this phenomenon.
- The limit plays a crucial role in aging and the development of age-related diseases.
- Hayflick found that cells go through three phases.
5) First Information Report (FIR):
- In response to widespread protests following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, the Union Health Ministry directed that heads of government hospitals must file a First Information Report (FIR) within six hours of any violence against healthcare workers on duty.
- This directive, issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), addresses the increasing violence faced by doctors and healthcare staff, often from patients or their attendants.
- Public health is a ‘State’ subject and there is no Central law for preventing violence against healthcare workers (VAHCW).
- First Information Report (FIR) is a written document prepared by the police when they receive information about the commission of a cognizable offence.
6) Global Development Compact:
- PM Narendra Modi proposed a human-centric “Global Development Compact,” during the Voice of the Global South Summit.
- Global Development Compact will be inspired by the development priorities set by the countries of the Global South.
- PM Narendra Modi, in his opening remarks at the virtually held India-hosted third summit, emphasized that global governance and financial institutions established in the last century have failed to address the challenges of the current century.
- PM Modi stated that under this new Compact, needy countries will not be burdened with debt in the name of development finance. Instead, the Compact will draw on India’s own development journey and its experiences in development partnerships.
7) Subclinical Tuberculosis : Concern
- Subclinical Tuberculosis (TB) is a growing concern in India, contributing to the slow decline in TB incidence rates despite advances in detection and treatment.
- Subclinical TB refers to a form of TB infection where individuals do not exhibit the typical symptoms of the disease, such as a persistent cough.
- This makes it harder to detect compared to active TB, which presents with more apparent symptoms.
- It is often identified through imaging techniques like chest X-rays or molecular tests, as it may not be noticeable through routine symptom-based screenings.
8) Gross Environment Product Index:
- Uttarakhand has not just become the first Indian state to launch a Gross Environment Product Index.
- Gross Environment Product Index is presented as a novel, integrative metric designed exclusively to evaluate ecological development caused by human interventions.
- It will be determined by the condition of four main constituents of the environment which are directly impacted by development activities including air and water quality, number of trees planted in a year and the measure of the area of organic soil.
9) RISE Accelerator:
- The Atal Innovation Mission – in partnership with CSIRO, Australia – is inviting applications from start-ups and MSMEs from India and Australia for the Climate Smart Agritech cohort of India Australia.
- The India Australia Rapid Innovation and Start-up Expansion (RISE) Accelerator is a bilateral program led by CSIRO and the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog.
- It addresses India and Australia’s shared challenges with a focus on environment and climate issues by supporting the expansion of innovative agritech solutions across borders.
- It was launched in 2023 – has been instrumental in supporting start-ups and MSMEs in validating, adapting, and piloting their technologies for new markets.
10) Multidimensional Vulnerability Index:
- The UN General Assembly recently launched the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI).
- The MVI is a crucial tool in the global effort to address vulnerabilities and build a more resilient and sustainable future for all nations.
- The Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI) is a comprehensive tool developed by the United Nations to assess the vulnerability of countries, particularly small island developing states (SIDS) and other developing nations.
- It aims to provide a more nuanced understanding of the challenges these countries face, beyond traditional economic indicators.
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