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Daily Current Capsules – 08th May 2020
Prelims Factoids
Vizag gas leak: Styrene gas
Relevance IN – Prelims ( about styrene gas)
What’s the NEWS
A gas leak, reminiscent of the 1984 Bhopal tragedy, has claimed at least
11 lives and affected thousands of residents in five villages in
Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh.
Know! all about styrene
Styrene is a chemical which has the texture of a colourless liquid.
It is a flammable liquid that is used in the manufacturing of polystyrene
plastics, fiberglass, rubber, and latex.
Styrene is also found in vehicle exhaust, cigarette smoke, and in natural
foods like fruits and vegetables.
Short-term exposure to the substance can result in respiratory problems,
irritation in the eyes, irritation in the mucous membrane, and
gastrointestinal issues.
And long-term exposure could drastically affect the central nervous
system and lead to other related problems like peripheral neuropathy.
It could also lead to cancer and depression in some cases.
The gas is “non-poisonous” and is only fatal when exposed for longer
durations.
It unclear at the moment whether the deaths are due to direct exposure to
styrene gas or one of its byproducts
Health
AYUSH Sanjivani App
Relevance IN – Prelims ( about Sanjivini App + Ayush based study related to
COVID19) + Mains ( GS II Issues relating to development and management of
Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
What’s the NEWS
The Union Health & Family Welfare Ministry launched the ‘AYUSH
Sanjivani’ App and two AYUSH based studies related to COVID-19
situation
The ‘AYUSH Sanjivani ’ mobile app, which has been launched , will
help to generate data on acceptance and usage of AYUSH advocacies
and measures among the population and its impact in prevention of
COVID 19.
It is developed by Ministry of AYUSH and MEITY and shall reach out to
a target of 50 lakh people.
COVID-19 management has provided a potent platform for alliance
between MoHFW, MoAYUSH and technology organisations such as
CSIR, ICMR, and UGC to not only develop AYUSH interventions and
solutions, but also help in promoting AYUSH knowledge for the larger
good of the global community.
These organisations are joining hands and are being supported and
guided by ICMR and DCGI in propagating the wholesomeness and
holistic health benefits of the age-old traditional medicinal knowledge of
Ayurveda
Three inter-disciplinary studies involving AYUSH interventions for the COVID-
19
Culture
Vesak Global Celebrations
Relevance IN – Prelims(all about Vesak- Buddha Poornima) + Mains GS I (
Indian culture and heritage)
What’s the NEWS
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the virtual Vesak Global
Celebrations on Buddha Purnima
Know! more about Vesak Global Celebrations
Ministry of Culture, Government of India in collaboration with the
International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), a global Buddhist
umbrella organised the Virtual Prayer Event with the participation
of heads of Buddhist Sanghas from around the world.
The program was live streamed and it was viewed by large audiences in
India ,Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Czech Republic,
France, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, S. Korea, Myanmar, Mongolia,
Malaysia, Nepal, Russia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam among
others.
Vesak- Buddha Poornima, is considered the Triple Blessed Day as it
celebrates Tathagata Gautam Buddha's Birth, Enlightenment and Maha
Parnirvana.
Know! all about Buddha Purnima
Buddha Purnima or Buddha Jayanti or Vesākha is the most sacred
occasion for the Buddhists.
As per Hindu Mythology Lord Buddha is believed to be the 9th
incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
One among the most important festivals, Buddha Purnima is celebrated
on the full moon day of the Vai shaaka lunar month (that corresponds to
the month of April-May).
This is a special day when Buddhists all over the world commemorate
events of the birth, enlightenment and the passing away of Gautum
Buddha.
On this day the supreme light of realization dawned on Buddha and he
attained Enlightenment(Nirvan) beneath the Bodhi tree at Bodha Gaya.
Buddha passed into eternity(Maha Parinirvana) after completing his
Sahasra Chandra Darshana (80th year) on the full moon day of
Vaishakha.
Initially Buddhism spread from India and gradually assimilated into many
foreign cultures, therefore Buddha Purnima is celebrated in many
different ways all over the world.
Human Resource Development
Modifications in PMRF Scheme to boost research in the country
Relevance IN – Prelims( all about PMRF ) + Mains( GS II GS II Issues relating
to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health,
Education, Human Resources)
What’s the NEWS
The Human Resource Development Ministry announced that, to boost
research in the country various amendments have been carried out in
Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship Scheme.
Know! about the amendments done
After the amendments, now for the students from any recognised
institute/ university (other than IISc/ IITs/NITs/IISERs/IIEST/CF IIITs),
the requirement of GATE Score is reduced to 650 from 750 apart from
minimum CGPA of 8 or equivalent.
Now there will be two channels of entries, one direct entry and lateral
entry.
In lateral entry, the students, who are pursuing PhD in PMRF granting
institutions (completed 12 months or 24 months as per certain
requirements) can also apply to become fellow under the scheme as per
new guidelines.
NITs, which appear in top 25 institutions as per NIRF Ranking (overall)
can also become PMRF Granting institution.
To boost research a dedicated Division is being created in the ministry
with the name of "Research and Innovation Division".
This division will be headed by a director who will be
coordinating research work of various institutions coming under
MHRD.
Know! about PMRF
The Prime Minister’s Research Fellows (PMRF) Scheme has been
designed for improving the quality of research in various higher
educational institutions in the country.
With attractive fellowships, the scheme seeks to attract the best talent into
research thereby realizing the vision of development through innovation.
The scheme was announced in the Budget 2018-19. The institutes which
can offer PMRF include all the IITs, all the IISERs, Indian Institute of
Science, Bengaluru and some of the top Central Universities/NITs that
offer science and/or technology degrees.
The candidates will be selected through a rigorous selection process and
their performance will be reviewed suitably through a national
convention.
Starting Academic Year 2020-21, candidates can apply for PMRF through
either direct entry channel or lateral entry channel.
Prelims Factoids
Bishnu Sendra Parva 2020
Relevance IN – Prelims( about Bishnu Sendra Parva)
What’s the NEWS
Bishnu Sendra Parva, a hunting festival of tribals, was observed with
only the observance of at-home rituals in Jharkhand. Hence, no animal
was killed during the Bishnu Sendra Parva for the first time.
Know! more about the fest and the tribes
The tribal hunters of Jharkhand did not reach the forests to observe
the hunting festival, also known as Bishu Shikar. Instead, tribals observed
the rituals with bows, arrows, spears and wire mesh outside the forests
No animal was killed during the hunting festival as tribals refrained from
venturing into the forest due to the lockdown.
It is an annual hunting festival observed by tribals of Jharkhand and the
neighbouring Odisha and West Bengal,
While Santhal tribals take up the annual ritual of hunting animals one
day, others, including Ho and Oraon tribes, observe this festival for a
month so that every village gets a chance to hunt down a few animals.
Prelims Factoids
Chhau dancers and artisans-the mask makers of Jharkhand
Relevance IN – Prelims( about chhau dance)
What’s the NEWS
In April every year, for more than a century, this community has
celebrated Spring with chhau, a masked ritual dance drama.
This year, in response to the pandemic and resulting lockdown, the
artisans are instead finding inventive ways to create personal protective
equipment (PPE).
The artisans have created a prototype of chhau PPE. In this the mask is
made the traditional way, layering paper mache, cloth and clay, with an
additional three ply fabric used inside to cover the nostrils.
Know! about Chhau dance
Chhau dance, also spelled as Chau or Chhaau, is a semi classical Indian
dance with martial, tribal and folk traditions, with origins in eastern India.
There are three versions of chhau. Purulia chhau in West Bengal,
Mayurbhanj chhau in Odisha and Seraikela chhau in Jharkhand.
The dance ranges from celebrating martial arts, acrobatics and athletics
performed in festive themes of a folk dance, to a structured dance with
religious themes found in Shaivism, Shaktism and Vaishnavism.
The costumes vary between the styles, with Purulia and Serakeilla using
masks to identify the character
The artform features epics and regional legends, using martial art and
acrobatic moves.
Mask making began in Charida, West Bengal, about 150 years ago, and
these colourful masks depicting faces of boldly painted gods, heroes,
birds and animals are still popular today.
Mask makers come from two areas: Charida and Seraikela, as Odisha’s
chhau does not use masks.
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