Current Affairs - 24 October 2024
PM YASASVI: The PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India, initiated by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, provides scholarships to students from OBC, EBC, and Denotified Tribes to access quality education, focusing on the vision of "Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas". LISA Mission: NASA and ESA's collaborative Laser Interferometer Space Antenna mission, launching in the mid-2030s, will use three spacecraft in Earth's orbit to study gravitational waves. E. coli: Escherichia coli is a rod-shaped bacterium commonly found in the intestines of humans and animals, part of the Enterobacteriaceae family, some strains of which can cause illness. Bioacoustics: This cross-disciplinary science, combining biology and acoustics, has the potential to revolutionize biodiversity monitoring with the help of AI, both on land and in aquatic environments. Tax on Industrial Alcohol: The Supreme Court of India has ruled that states can impose taxes on industrial alcohol in addition to alcoholic beverages, expanding their taxation authority. Korowai Tribe: The Korowai tribe of Papua, Indonesia, known for their deep connection to the forest, once practiced cannibalism for spiritual reasons, though this practice has largely ceased. Kazan Declaration: At the 16th BRICS Summit, leaders adopted the Kazan Declaration, focusing on "Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security".
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Key Highlights:
- PM YASASVI: A scholarship scheme designed to uplift marginalized students from OBC, EBC, and Denotified Tribes, enabling access to quality education and promoting inclusive development.
- LISA Mission: A groundbreaking mission to detect gravitational waves using three spacecraft in a triangular formation, marking a significant leap in astrophysics and space exploration.
- E. coli: Commonly found in the intestines of humans and animals, some strains of this bacterium can cause severe foodborne illnesses.
- Bioacoustics: The application of AI in bioacoustics can provide more accurate and comprehensive biodiversity monitoring, improving conservation efforts.
- Tax on Industrial Alcohol: States now have the authority to tax industrial alcohol, in a significant expansion of their fiscal capabilities.
- Korowai Tribe: Known for their rich culture and forest-based lifestyle, the Korowai tribe’s historical practices offer insight into unique social customs in remote regions.
- Kazan Declaration: A major outcome of the 16th BRICS Summit, this declaration emphasizes multilateralism and equitable global development, aiming for stronger international cooperation.
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