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Uttar Pradesh Leads India with One Crore ABHA Tokens

Tags: State News

Uttar Pradesh becomes the first state in India to generate one crore tokens through the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) ID.

An Overview of the News

• Uttar Pradesh has achieved a total of 1,43,00,000 tokens, setting a record.

• Following Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh ranks second with 60,33,104 tokens generated.

• Karnataka holds the third position with 42,57,944 tokens.

Other States' Token Generation:

• Jammu and Kashmir: 38,87,226 tokens

• Delhi: 22,28,079 tokens

• Bihar: 15,65,332 tokens

• Madhya Pradesh: 12,53,722 tokens

• Maharashtra: 7,96,938 tokens

• Chhattisgarh: 7,34,781 tokens

• Odisha: 5,06,580 tokens

• Gujarat: 3,83,789 tokens

ABHA ID:

• Initiative by the National Health Authority (NHA) under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).

• Features a unique 14-digit identification number linked to Aadhaar or mobile numbers.

• Facilitates digital storage and accessibility of health information, consultations, medical records, and prescriptions.

Healthcare Standards and Monitoring

• Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS):

  • Introduced in 2007, updated in 2022.

  • Sets quality benchmarks for public health facilities from primary to secondary levels.

• Monitoring and Dashboard Development:

  • Health Ministry's dashboard aids national, state, and district health institutions in monitoring compliance with IPHS standards.

  • Supports quick assessment and actions to improve healthcare service delivery.

Indian Army inducts first indigenous chip-based 4G base station

Tags: National News

The Indian Army has inducted its first-ever indigenous chip-based 4G mobile base station.

An Overview of the News

• Procured from Bangalore-based firm Signaltron through the government e-marketplace portal.

Signaltron and Signalchip:

• Signaltron was founded by Himamshu Khasnis.

• The chip used in the Sahyadri LTE base stations was developed by Signalchip, a fabless semiconductor company founded in 2010.

Significance:

• The Sahyadri LTE base stations use India's first chips for 4G and 5G networks.

• This is the first Indian system running on an Indian chip for complex communication technology inducted into the army.

• Using indigenous chips enhances system security.

Procurement Details:

• The Indian Army posted a bid on GeM for 4G LTE NIB (Network In a Box) solutions.

• Signaltron's Sahyadri NIB solution passed stringent technical trials and won the competitive bid.

Features of Sahyadri NIB:

• Weighs just 7 kgs.

• Provides high-quality secure wireless communication for audio, video, and data applications.

• Capable of working in both standalone and cellular modes.

• Seamless inter-operation with legacy analogue and IP telephony systems.

Current Market Landscape:

• Most base stations deployed in India are not made in India and do not use indigenous chips.

• Indigenous chips are crucial for the strategic security of modern electronic devices and equipment.

Deployment and Production:

• Signaltron has supplied 20 units to the Indian Army.

• The deployment of these base stations depends on the Army's strategic requirements.

• The units are light and mobile, allowing flexible deployment locations.

Industry Context:

• India currently lacks a fabrication facility for modern semiconductor chips.

• Signalchip designs and owns the technology, with chips fabricated through third-party wafer fabs.

• The Indian base station market is expected to be about USD 24 billion by 2029.

• Indigenous systems can lead to significant forex savings and GDP boost.

Market Potential:

• The CNPN (Captive Network-Private Network) 4G/5G market worldwide is expected to exceed USD 30 billion by 2030.

• Local chip-based base stations will enable economies of scale and large market possibilities.

India Unveils World’s First Comprehensive Fauna Checklist

Tags: Environment

India becomes the first country to prepare a comprehensive checklist of its entire fauna, covering 104,561 species.

An Overview of the News

• Launched by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav on the 109th Foundation Day of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) in Kolkata.

Government’s Commitment to Biodiversity

• PM’s Vision for Nature: PM Modi’s vision emphasized through programs like ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ and Mission LIFE, promoting sustainable consumption and conservation.

• International Initiatives: The International Big Cat Alliance and the successful relocation of cheetahs to India highlight the government's efforts in biodiversity conservation.

Fauna of India Checklist Portal

• Comprehensive Document: The portal is the first of its kind, including 121 checklists of all known taxa covering 36 phyla. It also includes endemic, threatened, and scheduled species.

• Resource for Stakeholders: An invaluable reference for taxonomists, researchers, academicians, conservation managers, and policymakers.

Animal Taxonomy Summit–2024

• Second Summit by ZSI: The summit focuses on three themes: Taxonomy, Systematics and Evolution; Ecology and Animal Behaviour; and Biodiversity and Conservation.

• Participation and Discussions: 350 delegates from four countries, including the Natural History Museum, London, will participate, with 21 plenary/lead lectures and 142 oral/poster presentations.

• Outcome: Recommendations will be conveyed to the Government of India for biodiversity conservation.

Publications and Initiatives

• New Discoveries: ‘Animal Discoveries–2023’ and ‘Plant Discoveries-2023’ featuring new species and records.

• Other Publications: ‘Fauna of India–109 barcodes’, ‘Catalogue of Hoverflies’, ‘Catalogue of Muscidae’, ‘Flora of India Series’, and the ‘Barcode Atlas of Indian Fishes’.

• Celebrating Conservation: ‘ROAR - Celebrating 50 years of Project Tiger’ book released.

• International Society of Zoology (ISZ): Launched by Jitendra Kumar to enhance global biodiversity understanding and protection.

Collaboration and Cultural Events

• MoUs Signed: ZSI exchanged 10 MoUs with various universities, colleges, and national institutes for better coordination and benefits to the masses.

• Cultural Performance: The event concluded with a cultural performance, attended by officials, scientists, researchers, and vice chancellors from various institutions.

Central Railway Installs First Floating Solar Plant

Tags: Science and Technology National News

Central Railway installed a 10 MWp floating solar plant in Igatpuri lake, Western Ghats.

An Overview of the News

• This is the first floating solar plant initiative by Indian Railways.

• The plant is part of efforts to leverage renewable energy sources, including solar and wind energy.

• Goal: Zero carbon emission by 2030.

Additional Solar Plants:

• Commissioned 12.05-MWp solar plants on station rooftops and buildings.

• 4-MWp solar plants installed last year.

• Saved Rs 4.62 crore in 2023-24 and reduced carbon footprint by 6,594.81 MT.

• Plans to install an additional 7-MWp solar plant in the current year.

Current Renewable Energy Usage:

• Utilising 56.4 MW of wind energy and 61 MW of solar energy.

• Agreements for 325 MW of solar and wind energy on a "round-the-clock" basis.

• Expecting an additional 180 MW of solar and 50 MW of wind power this financial year.

Environmental Impact:

• Equivalent to saving 2.5 lakh trees.

• 70% of traction energy expected to be green after full commissioning of renewable sources.

Power Consumption:

• Present monthly power consumption: 236.92 million units for traction and 9.7 million units for non-traction work.

Energy Efficiency Awards:

• Bureau of Energy Efficiency awarded "Shunya-Plus" label to five buildings and "Shunya" label to two buildings of Central Railway.

• Labels indicate efforts towards creating Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs) and Net Positive Energy Buildings (NPEBs).

• Reflects commitment to environmental conservation.

India tops U-23 Asian Wrestling Championships in Jordan

Tags: Sports

India emerged as the top-performing nation at the Under 23 Asian Wrestling Championship 2024 in Amman, Jordan.

An Overview of the News

• Indian wrestlers secured a total of eight medals in freestyle wrestling: four gold, two silver, and two bronze.

• This achievement marks India's best-ever performance at the prestigious event, with Kazakhstanand Kyrgyzstan securing second and third places respectively.

Indian Medal Tally

• Gold Medalists:

  • Abhimanyu (70 kg)

  • Jointy Kumar (92 kg)

  • Sahil Jaglan (97 kg)

  • Anirudh Kumar (125 kg)

• Silver Medalists:

  • Rohit (65 kg)

  • Jaideep (74 kg)

• Bronze Medalists:

  • Shubham (57 kg)

  • Amit (79 kg)

About Under-17 Asian Wrestling Championships 2024

• Location: Amman, Jordan

• Dates: June 22-24, 2024

• Medal Tally: 11 medals in total

  • Gold Medals: Dipanshi (46 kg), Muskan (53 kg), Rajnita (61 kg), Mansi Lather (69 kg)

  • Silver Medals: Raja Bala (40 kg), Samarth Gajanan Mhakave (55 kg)

  • Bronze Medals: Akash (65 kg), Sachin Kumar (71 kg), Bikash Kacchap (48 kg), Tushar Tukaram Patil (60 kg), Ronak (110 kg)

India at U23 & U17 Asian Wrestling Championships 2023:

• Medals: India clinched 44 medals - 13 gold, 13 silver, and 18 bronze.

• Participants: 60 Indian wrestlers competed across men’s freestyle, women’s freestyle, and men’s Greco-Roman categories.

• Event Details: Held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan from June 10 to 18, 2023.

• Categories: Each age group (U23 & U17) featured 10 weight divisions in freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling.

Indian Army Departs for 13th India-Thailand Joint Exercise ‘MAITREE’

Tags: Defence

Indian Army contingent departed for the 13th Exercise MAITREE, which will be conducted at Fort Vachiraprakan in Tak Province, Thailand from July 1 to 15.

An Overview of the News

• The Indian contingent comprises 76 personnel, mainly from a Battalion of the Ladakh Scouts, along with personnel from other arms and services.

• The Royal Thailand Army contingent also consists of 76 personnel, primarily from the 1st Battalion, 14 Infantry Regiment of 4 Division.

• Previous Edition:
  

  • The last edition of Exercise MAITREE was conducted at Umroi, Meghalaya in September 2019.

Objectives and Focus Areas

• Exercise MAITREE aims to foster military cooperation between India and Thailand.

• The exercise will enhance combined capabilities in executing joint counter-insurgency and terrorist operations in jungle and urban environments under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter.

• The focus areas include a high degree of physical fitness, joint planning, and joint tactical drills.

Tactical Drills and Procedures

• The exercise will facilitate the development of interoperability, camaraderie, and bonhomie between soldiers of both countries.

• Tactical drills to be practiced during the exercise include:

  • Creation of a Joint Operation Centre

  • Establishing an Intelligence and Surveillance Centre

  • Employment of drones and counter-drone systems

  • Securing a landing site

  • Small team insertion and extraction

  • Special heliborne operations

  • Cordon and search operations

  • Room intervention drills

  • Demolition of illegal structures

Telangana Registers First FIR Under New Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Charminar Police Station

Tags: State News

The first FIR under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), which replaces the Indian Penal Code (IPC) from July 1, was registered at the Charminar police station in Hyderabad.

An Overview of the News

• In a social media post, DGP Ravi Gupta announced that the Telangana police registered the first FIR with a digital signature under the BNS.

• Details of the First FIR:

  • Registered at: Charminar police station of Hyderabad police commissionerate.

  • Time of registration: 1 a.m.

  • Charges: Filed under Section 281 of the BNS and Sections 80(a) and 177 of the Motor Vehicles Act for riding with improper number plates.

• Second FIR:

  • Location: Rajendranagar police station.

  • Time of registration: 2 a.m.

  • Charges: Filed under Section 104 of the BNS following the death of a driver who crashed into the divider on the PVNR Expressway.

About The Three New Criminal Laws

• On June 21, 2024, the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (MoPPG&P) had announced the enactment of three new criminal laws effective from July 1, 2024.

• Enactment of three new criminal laws effective from 1 July 2024

  • Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita (BNS2) Act, 2023

  • Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita (BNSS2) Act, 2023

  • Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Adhiniyam Act, 2023

• These new laws replaced British-colonial era laws:

  • The Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860

  • The Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), 1973

  • The Indian Evidence Act (IEA), 1872

• President Droupadi Murmu gave assent to these laws on 24th December 2023.

• On 19th June 2024, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) proposal for the National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES).

• The scheme has a budget of over Rs 2200 crore for the period from FY25 (2024-25) to FY29 (2028-29).

Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA):

• Union Minister: Amit Shah (Lok Sabha constituency: Gandhinagar, Gujarat)

• Minister of State (MoS): Nityanand Rai (Lok Sabha constituency: Ujiarpur, Bihar)

• Minister of State (MoS): Bandi Sanjay Kumar (Lok Sabha constituency: Karimnagar, Telangana)

World Sports Journalists Day - 2 July 2024

Tags: Important Days

World Sports Journalists Day is celebrated across the world on 2 July every year.

An Overview of the News

• The day honours the achievements of sports media professionals and inspires them to put in more efforts to spread knowledge about sports among the general public.

• Many news companies organize special events to honor sports journalists on this special day.

• It aims to recognize the efforts of individuals involved in sports journalism.

History of World Sports Journalists Day

• It was established in 1994 by the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) on 2 July to mark the establishment of AIPS as an organization on the occasion of the Summer Olympics in Paris.

• Since its inception, the day is dedicated to recognizing the contributions and achievements of countless sports media professionals.

• It serves as a platform to honour his outstanding work in the field of sports journalism.

• World Sports Journalists Day assumes great significance as it provides an opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate the invaluable contribution made by sports media professionals.

• These individuals play a vital role in reporting and analyzing sporting events, sharing the stories of athletes, and engaging audiences around the world.