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DAILY DOSE 2nd  AUG -2024 CURRENT AFFAIRS

 

1) First-Ever Cultural Property Agreement:

  • India and the US signed the first-ever Cultural Property Agreement (CPA) to combat the illegal trafficking of cultural artefacts and ensure the return of antiquarian objects to their place of origin.
  • The agreement aligns with the Article 9 of the 1970 UNESCO Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property.
  • The CPA restricts the importation into the US of certain archaeological and ethnological material ranging from 1.7 million years ago through 1947.
  • The list of such items restricted for import will be promulgated by the Government of the US.
  • The US shall offer to return to India any object or material on the Designate List forfeited to the Government of the US.
  • Similar agreements exist between the US and countries like Algeria, Cambodia, China, Egypt, and Italy.

 

2) Genetic Testing In Sports:

  • The emergence of genetic testing in sports has gained significant attention, especially with athletes utilising it for performance enhancement ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
  • This trend has sparked debates about the potential benefits and ethical concerns surrounding athletic genetic screening.
  • Genetic testing involves analysing an individual’s DNA to identify genetic variants that can influence health, traits, and performance.
  • It detects alterations in chromosomes, genes, or proteins to confirm or exclude genetic conditions and assess the likelihood of developing or transmitting genetic disorders.

 

3) Special Lok Adalat Drive :Supreme Court

  • The Supreme Court of India has launched a week-long special week-long Lok Adalat drive to address and resolve long-standing disputes as part of its 75th anniversary (diamond jubilee) celebrations.
  • This initiative aims to tackle the substantial backlog of cases and provide expedited justice.
  • The initiative involves the first seven Benches of the Supreme Court, with Chief Justice leading a five-member panel that includes prominent judges and legal professionals.
  • Cases Covered: Includes matrimonial disputes, property disputes, motor accident claims, land acquisition, compensation, and service and labour issues.

 

4) The State Of The World’s Mangroves 2024:

  • A report titled “The State of the World’s Mangroves 2024” was released by the Global Mangrove Alliance (GMA) on World Mangrove Day (26 July).
  • The GMA is the preeminent alliance of 100-plus members driving the conservation and restoration for the world’s mangroves.
  • The latest world map (GMW v4.0), developed by the Global Mangrove Watch, provides a sixfold improvement in spatial resolution.
  • It maps 147,256 km² of mangroves in 2020, adding data for six new territories.
  • Southeast Asia holds about one-third of the world’s mangroves, with Indonesia alone accounting for 21%.
  • Mangroves hold, on average, a remarkable 394 tonnes of carbon per hectare in their living biomass and in the top meter of soil.

 

5) Supply Chain Council : India Re Elected

  • India has been elected as Vice-Chair of the Supply Chain Council which is one of the three bodies set up by the 14-member Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) bloc.
  • India and 13 other Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) partners have established three supply chain bodies under the landmark Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Agreement relating to Supply Chain Resilience.
  • Supply Chain Council: To pursue targeted, action-oriented work to strengthen the supply chains for those sectors and goods most critical to national security, public health, and economic well-being.
  • Crisis Response Network: To provide a forum for a collective emergency response to exigent or imminent disruptions.

 

6) Landslides In Wayanad:

  • The Wayanad district of Kerala has witnessed one of the most devastating landslide-related disasters due to extreme rainfall and fragile ecological conditions.
  • The district received over 140 mm of rain in 24 hours, surpassing expectations and recalling the devastating 2018 floods that claimed around 500 lives.
  • A landslide is the downward movement of rock, soil, and debris on a slope, ranging from small shifts to large, destructive events.
  • It can occur on natural or man-made slopes and is triggered by factors like heavy rainfall, earthquakes, volcanic activity, human activities, and changes in groundwater levels.

 

7) Dr. Jitendra Singh Receives Lifetime Achievement Award In Diabetology:

  • During a ceremony honoring notable figures in the medical field, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh received the “Lifetime Achievement Award” for his significant contributions to diabetology, diabetes care, and research.
  • The event attracted medical professionals from across India and around the world. Dr. Singh was recognized for his dedication as a diabetology professor, researcher, and practitioner.
  • His substantial impact in the field has earned him respect both nationally and internationally.
  • Singh has been elected to the Lok Sabha for three consecutive terms.

 

8) One DAE One Subscription Initiative : Mumbai

  • The first ceremony for the ‘One DAE One Subscription’ (ODOS) program took place at Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. This initiative aims to improve access to scientific research for the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and its around 60 units.
  • ODOS is created to make it easier for DAE members to access both national and international research papers and journals online.
  • This will help promote growth in scientific knowledge and encourage collaboration among the DAE community.
  • DAE has set up special agreements with two major publishers: Wiley India Private Limited and Springer Nature Group.

 

9) Humayun’s Tomb : In News

  • Union Minister of Culture and Tourism recently inaugurated the sprawling 100,000 square feet state of the art – Humayun’s Tomb World Heritage Site Museum at the Humayun’s Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage site in New Delhi.
  • Inspired from the ancient ‘Baolis’ or stepped wells of Delhi, this underground museum is designed to retain the visual integrity of the monuments located in the complex, as per the UNESCO recommendation that site museums be provided at World Heritage Sites to provide the cultural context of the heritage edifice.
  • Humayun’s tomb is the tomb ofMughal emperor, Mirza Nasir al-Din Muhammad commonly known as Humayun situated in Delhi, India.
  • The tomb was commissioned by Humayun’s first wife and chief consort, Empress Bega Begum, in 1558.

 

10)  Tenth Anniversary Year Of The Act East Policy:

  • 2024 is the tenth anniversary year of the Act East Policy (AEP).
  • The AEP, which replaced the Look East Policy (LEP) in 2014, has laid the foundations for India’s engagements with the East.
  • India’s Act East policy is a diplomatic initiative aimed at promoting economic, strategic, and cultural relations with the vast Asia-Pacific region.
  • It serves as a modern version of the Look East Policy, which was launched in 1991 by then Prime Minister V. Narasimha Rao.
  • While the Look East Policy primarily focused on economic integration with Southeast Asian countries, the Act East Policy expands its scope to include both economic and security integration.

 

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