Current Affairs - 29 October 2024
Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO): JUNO will begin operations by late 2025 to study solar neutrinos and gain insights into Earth's mantle activity, positioning it as a global leader in neutrino research ahead of the US DUNE project. Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP): Established during the 1962 India-China War, ITBP specializes in high-altitude operations and guards the 3,488 km India-China border, including newly assigned areas in Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. Sohrai Painting: A historic mural art form from the Meso-chalcolithic period, now recognized globally. The Indian PM presented a Sohrai painting as a diplomatic gift during the BRICS Summit in Kazan. DF-26 Missile: China’s DF-26 missile, an intermediate-range ballistic missile with a range of up to 4,000 km, poses strategic implications for both land and maritime targets in the Asia-Pacific. Coral Triangle: A biologically diverse marine area facing environmental threats due to oil and gas exploration, with urgent concerns raised at COP16 for its preservation. Bordoibam-Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary: This sanctuary in Assam faces a biodiversity crisis, with a 70% decline in avian species, stressing the need for conservation efforts. Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana (PMVKY): Launched to improve the socio-economic conditions of tribal communities, focusing on sustainable development and welfare programs.
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Key Highlights:
- Scientific Advances: JUNO’s launch for solar neutrino and Earth’s mantle studies marks a milestone in particle physics.
- Defense & Border Security: ITBP's focus on securing the India-China border at high altitudes reflects India's commitment to border security.
- Cultural Diplomacy: Sohrai painting, an ancient art form, served as a diplomatic gift, emphasizing India’s cultural heritage.
- Military Developments: China's DF-26 missile capability underscores growing defense strategies within the Asia-Pacific region.
- Environmental Protection: COP16 raised critical issues about the Coral Triangle, an essential marine habitat under environmental threat.
- Wildlife Conservation: Bordoibam-Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary’s biodiversity crisis highlights the need for urgent action in wetland conservation.
- Tribal Development: The PMVKY program continues to prioritize tribal welfare, supporting community development and socioeconomic upliftment.
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