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The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, is participating at World Travel Market (WTM) London,

Tags: International News

World Travel Market (WTM)

Why in news?

  • The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, is participating at World Travel Market (WTM) London, being held from 5th – 7th November, 2024 at Excel London. 

Objective:

  • This initiative aligns with India's strategic goal to enhance inbound tourism and position the country as a premier global travel destination.
  • The improvement in tourism infrastructure such as the hospitality network, aviation India is poised for a leap in tourism..

Importance of the World Travel Market:

  • The United Kingdom is the second largest source market for inbound tourists to India. With a strong diaspora population of almost 1.9 million, the United Kingdom has one of the biggest Indian diaspora. 
  • The India Pavilion at WTM 2024 showcases India's rich kaleidoscope of cultures, languages, and traditions, each contributing not only to its rich tourism landscape but also the gamut of niche tourism experiences such as spiritual & wellness, wedding, adventure, ecotourism and gourmet. 
  • The Chalo India initiative was launched by the Hon`ble Prime Minister of India to engage the Indian diaspora for promoting India to their non-Indian friends.
  • Through this initiative, the Indian diaspora will play a vital role in promoting the country as a premier global tourist destination, showcasing its rich heritage and diverse culture to the world.
  •  In order to populate this initiative on a larger scale, and in view of UK having the 2nd largest Indian diaspora community, the Ministry is starting theChalo India promotional campaignon the sidelines of WTM, London. 

Focus of Indian pavilion:

  • The focus of this year`s India pavilion is MICE, Mahakhumbh and Wedding Tourism. A special mock Mandapam in the Pavilion has been created to give the look and feel of an Indian wedding.
  • India remains the world’s fastest growing major economy and is committed to ensure that its continued growth path is equipped to deal with the challenges of climate change, its goal of achieving net-zero emission by 2070 etc. 





Researchers from the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) in Guwahati,have discovered a specific protein IL-35.

Tags: Science and Technology

IL-35-Mediated Immunotherapy

Why in news?

  • Researchers  from the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) in Guwahati,have discovered a specific protein IL-35.

How it works?

  • It protects the immune system by lowering particular immune cells that produce inflammatory chemicals, thereby reducing pancreatic cell infiltration, a key contributor in type 1 diabetes and autoimmune diabetes mellitus.
  • This protein presents a novel diabetes treatment option.
  • The growing global diabetes epidemic that disproportionately affects developing country children and adolescents calls for effective treatment for the disease.
  • IL-35, a specific protein of IL-12α and IL-27β chains, encoded by the IL12A and EBI3 genes. This finding has piqued scientists' interest, especially considering the Novel type 1 and autoimmune diabetes therapy may depend on IL-35, according to research.

What  is Diabetes ?

  • Diabetes is a metabolic disease that causes high levels of blood glucose, or blood sugar. Over time, this can lead to serious damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, and nerves.
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PM E-DRIVE Scheme

Tags: Government Schemes

PM E-DRIVE Scheme

Why in news?

  • Recently it was seen that Electric Vehicle Sales are Soaring.
  • Through initiatives like the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) and the PM E-DRIVE schemes, electric two-wheelers (e-2W) sales have surged to 5,71,411 units in 2024-25.
  •  During the same period, sales of electric three-wheelers (e-3W), including e-rickshaws and e-carts, reached 1,164 units, while electric three-wheelers in the L5 category hit 71, 501 units.

What is PM E-DRIVE Scheme?

  • The ‘PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE)’ Scheme, recently approved by the Cabinet with a financial outlay of Rs. 10,900 crore, came into effect on October 1, 2024, and will remain in force until March 31, 2026. 

Objective of the Scheme:

  • The primary goal of the scheme is to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), develop essential charging infrastructure, and establish a robust EV manufacturing ecosystem across the country. Under this scheme, electric vehicle sales have already seen a record surge, reflecting the growing momentum of EV adoption.
  •  The PM E-DRIVE initiative promotes mass mobility by supporting public transportation systems. 
  • The key objective is to speed up the transition to electric vehicles by offering upfront incentives for EV purchases and encouraging the development of charging infrastructure. 

Significance:

  • The scheme seeks to reduce transportation-related environmental impacts and improve air quality while promoting an efficient and competitive EV manufacturing sector in line with the Atma Nirbhar Bharatinitiative. 
  • This will be accomplished through a phased manufacturing program (PMP) to boost domestic manufacturing and strengthen the EV supply chain. 
  • The Ministry of Heavy Industries is leading the nationwide push for electric vehicle adoption, contributing to India's ambitious net-zero target for 2070.  


The third edition of the high-level virtual interaction MAHASAGAR was conducted by the Indian Navy on 05 Nov 2024.

Tags: Defence

THIRD EDITION OF ‘MAHASAGAR’

Why in news?

  • The third editionof the high-level virtual interaction MAHASAGAR was conducted by the Indian Navy on 05 Nov 2024.

Important Point:

  • During the event Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff interacted with Heads of Navies/ Maritime Agencies and Senior Leadership from Indian Ocean Region littorals viz., Bangladesh, Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Sri Lanka and Tanzania. 
  • The interaction’stheme was ‘Training Cooperation to Mitigate Common Maritime Security Challenges in IOR’,which highlights the present and necessary imperatives for Training Corporation towards mitigation of common maritime challenges in the Indian Ocean Region.

What is ‘MAHASAGAR’?

  • MAHASAGAR which stands forvast ocean in Hindi, is the Indian Navy’s flagship outreach for high-level virtual interaction between Maritime Heads for Active Security And Growth for All in the Region. 
  • The initiative, started by the Indian Navy, is conducted bi-annuallyand has garnered wide acceptance among the participating nations ever since its inception in 2023.


‘Kaveri Meets Ganga’ - A Vibrant Celebration of Indian Cultural Heritage

Tags: Festivals

Kaveri Meets Ganga’ - A Vibrant Celebration of Indian Cultural Heritage

Why in news?

  • The Kaveri Meets Ganga festival, a hallmark of cultural celebration under the Ministry of Culture’s Amrit Parampara series, concluded its final day with a vibrant array of performances at Kartavya Path and CCRT Dwarka on 5th November,2024.

About the festival:

  •  This enchanting festival, held from 2nd to 5th November 2024, highlighted the rich tapestry of India’s traditional and folk arts, embodying the spirit ofEk Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.
  • The Kaveri Meets Ganga festival series, jointly organized by the Ministry of Culture’s autonomous institutions—Sangeet Natak Akademi, Kalakshetra, and CCRT—brought an extraordinary blend of South Indian music and dance to North India, while also celebrating northern artistic traditions. 
  • Drawing inspiration fromChennai’s celebrated Margazhi Festival,this program showcased India’s diverse cultural heritage through a tribute to its traditional and folk arts.

Objective:

  • The Kaveri Meets Ganga festival successfully showcased the richness of India’s cultural landscape, offering audiences an opportunity to witness some of the finest performances from across the country. 
  • Through initiatives like Amrit Parampara, the Ministry of Culture continues to uphold and celebrate India’s cultural diversity, ensuring that traditional and folk arts thrive in the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.
  • As the festival draws to a close, the Ministry of Culture expresses its gratitude to all participating artists, partners, and the audience for joining in this celebration of India’s artistic heritage. 
  • The Kaveri Meets Ganga festival has left an indelible mark, fostering a sense of unity and shared cultural pride among attendees.


Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla paid floral tributes to Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das at his portrait in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan on his Birth Anniversary

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DESHBANDHU CHITTARANJAN DAS

Why in news?

  • Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla paid floral tributes to Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das at his portrait in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan on his Birth Anniversary, on 05 November 2024.
  • A booklet containing the profile of Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das, brought out in Hindi and English by the Lok Sabha Secretariat, was presented to the dignitaries who attended the function.

Who was Chittaranjan Das?

  • Chittaranjan Das born Nov. 5, 1870, Calcutta (now Kolkata) India and died June 16, 1925, in Darjeeling .
  • He was an Indian politician, leader of the Indian National Congress and founder of the Swaraj (Independence) Party in Bengal under  British rule.
  • The people of  India honored him with the titleDeshbandhu (“Friend of the Country”).
  • After graduating from Presidency College, Calcutta (now Kolkata) in 1890, Das traveled to England to appear for the Indian Civil Service (ICS) examination but, failing to qualify, chose to enter the legal profession. 

His contribution in Indian freedom movement:

  • He defended many accused of political offenses and took an active part in nationalistic journalism.
  • Bitterly opposing British rule in India and rejecting all ideas of political or economic development of India along Western lines, he idealized the life of the ancient Indian village and saw a golden age in ancient Indian history. 
  • He supported the noncooperation movements launched against British rule by Mahatma Gandhi and in 1921 was imprisoned for six months as a political offender. 
  • In 1922 he became president of the Indian National Congress. Under his leadership the Congress abandoned its intentions to boycott colonially sponsored elections for provincial councils. 
  • The swaraj party was formed by Chittaranjan Das and  Motilal Nehru and other members of the Indian National Congress on 1 January 1923.

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