GUJARAT
Combined Commanders' Conference to began at Kevadiya in Gujarat
A three-day Combined Commanders' Conference l began at Kevadia in Gujarat.
Theaterisation of armed forces, self-reliance in defence sector and evolving threats in the
region will be the focus areas during the three-day annual event.
During the conference, the setting up a new air defence command and maritime command
is likely to be discussed at length.
The formation of theatre commands will synergise the capabilities and combat potential of
the three forces during war and peace.
INTERNATIONAL
Darwin Day: 12 February
12 February is celebrated every year as Darwin Day to commemorate the birth anniversary
of the father of evolutionary biology, Charles Darwin in 1809.
This day highlights Darwin's contribution to evolutionary and plant science.
In 2015, Darwin's ‘Origin of Species’ was voted the most influential academic book in
history.
The theory of evolution by natural selection was first formulated in Darwin's book “On the
Origin of Species” in 1859.
It is explained that organisms change over time as a result of changes in heritable physical or
behavioural traits.
These changes will allow an organism to adapt better in the environment and help to
survive and to have better offspring.
World Radio Day: 13 February
World Radio Day is celebrated on 13 February each year to recognize radio as a powerful
medium, which brings people together from every corner of the globe, to promote diversity
and help build a more peaceful and inclusive world.
According to UNESCO, radio is a powerful medium for celebrating humanity and constitutes
a platform for democratic discourse.
Radio has the ability to reach out to the widest audience, in the process having the ability to
shape a society's experience of diversity and providing a platform for everyone to be
represented and heard.
The theme of World Radio Day 2021 is ‘New World, New Radio”.
Worlds First Artificial Island in Denmark
The Danish government approved a plan to build an artificial island in the North Sea as part
of its efforts to switch to green energy.
The project is known as the largest construction project in Danish history, and it is estimated
to cost DKK 210 billion.
The energy island is based on a platform that serves as a hub for generating electricity from
surrounding offshore wind farms.
The artificial island will be located about 80 kilometers from the North Sea, most of which
will be owned by the Danish government.
Its main purpose is to provide large-scale offshore wind power.
The idea is to connect and distribute power between Denmark and neighboring countries.
NATIONAL
11 projects of Rs. 2560 lakhs have been sanctioned under National Beekeeping & Honey
Mission
Recently the government has approved the allocation for Rs. 500 crore for National
Beekeeping & Honey Mission (NBHM) for three years (2020-21 to 2022-23).
The mission was announced as part of the AtmaNirbhar Bharat scheme.
NBHM aims for the overall promotion & development of scientific beekeeping in the
country to achieve the goal of ‘Sweet Revolution’ which is being implemented through the
National Bee Board (NBB).
The main objective of NBHM is to promote holistic growth of the beekeeping industry for
income & employment generation.
National Monsoon Mission Earth Science Ministry
Under the Monsoon Mission, the Ministry has developed the most advanced weather and
climate prediction models, which are now in operation.
These models include models for short-range and medium-range (1-10 days), extended-
range (10 days to 30 days), and seasonal (up to one season).
Use the Monsoon Mission Model to develop seamless forecasting systems on different time
scales, such as Seasonal, Extended range, Short-range forecasting.
Initiate and coordinate working partnerships between Indian and foreign institutions to
develop a system for forecasting extreme climate applications
Develop and implement climate application systems with social impact (such as agriculture,
flood forecasting, extreme event forecasting, wind energy, etc.)
Advanced data assimilation system can prepare high-quality data for model prediction.
Climate Change Study on Indian Agriculture – NICRA
Under National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA), the Impact of Climate
Change on Indian agriculture was studied.
The Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) launched a network project NICRA in
2011 to address the impact of climate change on Indian agriculture.
The project aims to enhance the resistance of Indian agriculture to climate change and
climate vulnerability through strategic research and technology demonstration.
Research on adaptation and mitigation involves crops, livestock, fisheries and natural
resource management.
The project consists of four parts. Strategic research, technology demonstration, capacity
building and sponsorship/competitive grants.
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