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Uttar Pradesh Unveils World's First Jatayu Conservation and Breeding Centre

Tags: State News

On 6 September 2024, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the Jatayu Conservation and Breeding Centre in the Bharivaisi, Campierganj Range of the Gorakhpur Forest Division.

An Overview of the News

• The centre is the world's first dedicated conservation and breeding facility for the Asian King Vulture (red-headed vulture).

• While there are other vulture conservation centres named Jatayu in India, they cater to all vulture species, not just the Asian King Vulture.

• During the ceremony, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed the state Forest Department to establish a forestry college in Gorakhpur.

Jatayu Conservation and Breeding Centre Details:

• Location: Maharajganj, Gorakhpur forest division.

• Area: Spreads over 1.5 hectares.

• Cost: Built at a cost of Rs 2.8 crore.

• Facilities: Includes bird cages, a juvenile nursery, a hospital and recovery facility, and a food processing centre.

• Special Features: Contains an incubation centre to artificially rear vulture eggs to ensure 100% success.

Breeding and Release:

• Breeding: The Asian King Vulture pairs for life and the female lays one egg annually.

• Release Plan: The centre aims to release 40 pairs of vultures over the next 8 to 10 years.

• Current Residents: Six king vultures (one male and five females) are currently housed at the centre.

Status and Conservation Efforts for the King Vulture

• Scientific Name: Sarcogyps calvus

• Location: Mainly found in North India

• Conservation Status: Critically endangered according to the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature)

• Threats:
  

  • Loss of habitat

  • Exposure to diclofenac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used in animals

• Impact of Diclofenac:

  • Vultures ingesting diclofenac-contaminated meat suffer from head/neck drooping syndrome

  • Infected vultures ultimately die

• Conservation Efforts:

  • Jatayu Conservation and Breeding Centre has set up a food processing center to prevent vultures from consuming contaminated meat

Amit Shah Unveils '200 Not Out' Documentary on Mumbai Samachar in Mumbai

Tags: Books and Authors State News

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, released the documentary '200 Not Out' on Mumbai Samachar in Mumbai, Maharashtra. 

An Overview of the News

• The Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde, and other dignitaries were present.

• Historical Reporting: Mumbai Samachar has reported on major historical events including the 1857 revolution, formation of Congress, Ganesh Utsav by Lokmanya Tilak, the Quit India Movement, and India's independence.

• Preservation of Gujarati Language: The newspaper has played a crucial role in preserving the Gujarati language and culture, despite the challenges it faced over the years.

About Maharashtra

• It is a state located in the western part of India and covers a significant part of the Deccan Plateau.

• Chief Minister -Eknath Shinde

• Governor - C. P. Radhakrishnan

• Official Animal - Indian giant squirrel

• Official Bird - Yellow-footed Green Pigeon

• Official Dance - Lavani

Additional Information:-

• President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Vishwashanti Buddha Vihara in Udgir, Latur district, Maharashtra.

• Sujata Saunik Appointed Maharashtra's First Woman Chief Secretary.

• Maharashtra becomes the first state in the country to approve Good Governance Regulations.

• Maharashtra was awarded Best Agriculture State for 2024 by the 15th Agriculture Leadership Awards Committee.

Dr. Vinay Goyal Appointed State Mission Director for National Health Mission

Tags: Person in news

Dr. Vinay Goyal has been appointed State Mission Director for the National Health Mission (NHM), succeeding K. Jeevan Babu.

An Overview of the News

• Goyal also serves as Director of the Kerala State IT Mission and Project Director of eHealth Kerala.

• Dr. Goyal aims to enhance Kerala's digital and healthcare infrastructure in his new role.

Educational Background of Dr. Vinay Goyal

• MBBS from PGIMS Rohtak

• Master of Public Management from Jawaharlal Nehru University

• Master of Public Health (MPH) from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Previous Roles and Experience

• Director of the Scheduled Tribes Development Department

• Director of the Backward Classes Development Department

• Secretary of the Kerala State Housing Board

• Managing Director of Kerala Rapid Transit Corporation Ltd

• CEO of Smart City Thiruvananthapuram Limited

• District Development Commissioner of Thiruvananthapuram

Jannik Sinner Wins Second Grand Slam, Defeats Fritz in US Open Final

Tags: Sports

Jannik Sinner won his second Grand Slam title at the 2024 US Open. Defeated Taylor Fritz in straight sets: 6-3, 6-4, 7-5.

An Overview of the News

• Sinner previously won his maiden Slam at the Australian Open in 2024.

• Sinner became the first Italian man to win the US Open.

• The 23-year-old has had a stellar season, reaching the semifinals of the French Open and the quarterfinals of Wimbledon.

US Open Tennis Championships

• Location: Queens, NYC

• Founded: 1881

• Editions: 144 (2024)

• Grand Slam: Fourth and final of the year

Men's Singles

• Current Champion: Jannik Sinner

• Most Titles: 7 by Bill Tilden

Men's Doubles

• Current Champions: Max Purcell & Jordan Thompson

• Most Titles: 6 by Mike Bryan

Women's Singles

• Current Champion: Aryna Sabalenka

• Most Titles: 8 by Molla Mallory

Women's Doubles

• Current Champions: Lyudmyla Kichenok & Jeļena Ostapenko

• Most Titles: 13 by Margaret Osborne duPont

Mixed Doubles

• Current Champions: Sara Errani & Andrea Vavassori

• Most Titles (Men): 4 by Bill Tilden, Bill Talbert, Bob Bryan

• Most Titles (Women): 9 by Margaret Osborne duPont

Tobacco Cessation Clinic Inaugurated at AIIMS, New Delhi

Tags: National News

AIIMS inaugurated a dedicated Tobacco Cessation Clinic (TCC) on 10th September in New Delhi.

An Overview of the News

• The clinic is a collaboration between the National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre (NDDTC) and AIIMS' Department of Pulmonary, Critical, and Sleep Medicine.

• It aims to support individuals suffering from tobacco addiction as part of the Tobacco-Free AIIMS initiative.

• Director of AIIMS-Delhi - Dr. M. Srinivas

• Head of Department of Pulmonary, Critical and Sleep Medicine - Dr. Anant Mohan

About AIIMS

• All India Institute of Medical Sciences(AIIMS) Idea Origin: Concept proposed in 1946 following the Health Survey of the Government of India.

• Initial Proposal: Jawaharlal Nehru initially proposed AIIMS in Calcutta, but it was established in New Delhi after West Bengal CM Bidhan Chandra Roy's refusal.

• Foundation: AIIMS Delhi's foundation stone was laid in 1952.

• AIIMS Act: Rajkumari Amrit Kaur introduced the AIIMS Bill in 1956, leading to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences Act.

• Establishment: AIIMS was officially established in 1956.

• Leadership: The Minister of Health and Family Welfare serves as AIIMS President; Dr. Kaushal Kumar Verma is the Dean.

Amit Shah Re-elected as Chairperson of Parliamentary Committee on Official Language

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah was unanimously re-elected as the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language.

An Overview of the News

• The meeting to reconstitute the committee was held in New Delhi after the formation of the new government.

• Amit Shah has previously served as Chairperson from 2019 to 2024.

Efforts to Strengthen Hindi

• After 75 years of independence, India must govern in its own language.

• Efforts include the creation of a dictionary incorporating words from local languages into Hindi.

• This initiative has enriched Hindi, made it more flexible, and strengthened its bond with other Indian languages.

• Software is being developed to translate languages of the 8th Schedule, accelerating the use of Hindi.

Vision for 2047 and the Role of Indian Languages

• Amit Shah highlighted the goal of having all official work in Indian languages by 2047, marking 100 years of independence.

• As a thousand-year-old language, Hindi needs to be revived and accepted with pride.

• The freedom fighters envisioned a unified national language, and the committee aims to fulfill this dream.