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DAILY DOSE 7th  OCT – 2024 CURRENT AFFAIRS

 

1) World Cotton Day: 7 October

  • World Cotton Day is celebrated all over the world on 7 October.
  • The first World Cotton Day was celebrated in Geneva in 2019.
  • This year marks the fifth anniversary of World Cotton Day.
  • The idea for World Cotton Day originated from the Cotton Four nations (Burkina Faso, Benin, Chad, and Mali) and other cotton-producing nations in Africa.

 

2) National Health Account Estimates:

  • The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare recently released the National Health Account (NHA) estimates for the fiscal years 2020-21 and 2021-22. These reports are the eighth and ninth editions of the NHA series, which provides a comprehensive view of the country’s healthcare expenditure.
  • Key Findings of National Health Account (NHA) Estimates for 2020-21 and 2021-22:
  • Government health expenditure (GHE) as a percentage of GDP increased from 1.13% (2014-15) to 1.84% (2021-22).
  • GHE as a share of General Government Expenditure (GGE) rose from 3.94% (2014-15) to 6.12% (2021-22).
  • Per capita GHE increased from ₹1,108 to ₹3,169 during the same period.

 

3) Naxalism : In News

  • Recently security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region engaged in a significant gunfight with Naxalites, resulting in the death of 28 insurgents. This marks one of the highest casualty tolls in recent anti-Naxal operations.
  • The Naxalite movement began in 1967 in Naxalbari village, West Bengal, when peasants led an uprising against local landlords over land disputes.
  • The movement was inspired by Maoist political ideology, advocating armed rebellion to overthrow the state and redistribute land and resources to oppressed communities.

 

4) Co-District : Assam

·     Assam has become the first state in India to implement a new administrative structure known as Co-Districts, aimed at improving governance and accessibility of public services. The inaugural phase will take place on October 4 and 5, 2024, when 39 Co-Districts will be officially launched.

·     Co-districts are smaller administrative units under Assam’s district administration, established to decentralize governance.

·     Aimed at making administrative services more accessible to citizens by bringing governance closer to their homes

·     Co-districts handle administrative tasks such as issuing ration cards, caste certificates, managing land revenue matters, excise, development, welfare work, and disaster management. They also have magisterial powers.

 

5) Supreme Court Ruling On ITC:

  • The Supreme Court laid down functionality and essentially test for Input Tax Credit (ITC) eligibility under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime.
  • The verdict was delivered in the Chief Commissioner of Central Goods and Service Tax & Ors. Vs Safari Retreats Case, 2024.
  • The Supreme Court (SC) ruled that the real estate sector can claim ITC on construction costs for commercial buildings used for renting or leasing purposes under the functionality and essentially test.
  • Earlier ITC was not allowed on such immovable property construction.

 

6) Eco-mark Scheme : Revised

  • The Ecomark Scheme was introduced to promote eco-friendly products in alignment with the ‘LiFE’ (Lifestyle for Environment) mission initiated in 2021.
  • The revised scheme, notified in 2024, replaces the earlier 1991 version, and focuses on reducing environmental impacts, promoting resource efficiency, and encouraging sustainable production and consumption.
  • Accreditation of products based on specific environmental criteria, ensuring minimal environmental harm.
  • Reduction in energy consumption and promoting a circular economy by utilizing recycled materials and eco-friendly production methods.

 

7) International Day of Older Persons 2024:

  • The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment observed International Day of Older Persons 2024 on 1st October 2024.
  • Theme for 2024: Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older Persons Worldwide
  • This day is celebrated to recognise the contributions made by older people and promote the need for inclusive and age-friendly societies.

 

8) Exercise KAZIND 2024:

  • The 8th edition of the India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2024, commenced in Uttarakhand and is being held from 30th September to 13th October 2024.
  • The Exercise between India and Kazakhstan was initiated as ‘Exercise PRABAL DOSTYK’ in 2016.
  • After the second edition, it was upgraded to a company-level exercise and renamed ‘Exercise KAZIND’.
  • The exercise aims to enhance joint military capabilities for counter-terrorism operations in semi-urban and mountainous terrain, focusing on physical fitness, tactical drills, and sharing of best practices under Chapter VII of the UN Charter.

 

9) Akashteer Air Defence Systems:

  • The Indian Army has significantly enhanced its air defence capabilities with the acquisition of 100 Akashteer air defence systems.
  • These are advanced Air Defence Control and Reporting Systems (ADCRS) which will serve as a critical asset in safeguarding the country from aerial threats, including missile and rocket attacks.
  • It is a sophisticated, integrated control and reporting system designed to neutralize enemy threats swiftly.
  • The system is capable of managing all aspects of air defence for the Army, integrating multiple radar systems, sensors, and communication technologies into a single operational framework.

 

10) EnviStats India 2024:

  • The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) compiled and released the 7th consecutive issue of the publication “EnviStats India 2024: Environment Accounts”.
  • EnviStats India 2024 is compiled in accordance with the System of Environmental-Economic Accounting (SEAA).
  • The current publication which is seventh in the series covers Energy Accounts, Ocean Accounts, Soil Nutrient Index and Biodiversity.

 

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