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12th Nov Current Affairs News Analysis | Prelims & Mains 2021
Today's Must Read Articles :Sarna code
HEADLINES:
Jharkhand Assembly passes resolution for separate identity code for tribals
WHY IN NEWS:
If the Centre approves the Sarna code, the census would have a column for a new religion for tribals
SYLLABUS COVERED: GS 2 : Schedules
ISSUE:
SARNA CODE
BACKGROUND
- Tribals are not added to the census during surveys as they would migrate to other states for non-agricultural employment.
- In the last eight decades, the population per cent of tribal people in the state has come down to 26.02 per cent from 38.03 per cent.
NEW SARNA CODE
- The Jharkhand state cabinet passed the resolution on November 10.
- If the Centre approves the new Sarna code, Census 2021 would have to make space for a new religion.
- A separate column for tribe as a religious identity was included in the census from 1871 to 1951, but was subsequently dropped.
- The Sarna dharam of tribals worshipped nature, forests, mountains and can teach a lot to a world facing problems such as pollution and environmental degradation.
CONCEPT
- A decline in the population of tribals has an impact on the constitutional provisions and policies framed to benefit the tribal communities.
- In 2019, there were demands of denotifying Schedule V areas where the tribal population has come down.
- The recognition of Adivasi Sarna code will address this problem.
IASbhai WINDUP:
CONCERNS
- The term ‘Sarna’ and limiting it to tribals.
- The term Sarna is not common to all the adherers of a naturalistic religion based on worship of forests, rivers and mountains.
- It should be open to all.
SOURCES: DownToEarth | 12th Nov Current Affairs News Analysis
Haiderpur Wetland
HEADLINES:
Agencies working towards making Haiderpur wetland in west UP a Ramsar site
WHY IN NEWS:
Haidepur is significant as it supports rich biodiversity, offers livelihood opportunities for locals
SYLLABUS COVERED: GS 3: Wetlands
ISSUE:
The Haiderpur wetland. Credit : TSA-IndiaHAIDERPUR WETLAND
- It is spread over 1,214 hectares.
- As it is located within the boundaries of the Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary, the wetland enjoys some level of protection.
CHALLENGES
WWF-India and the Uttar Pradesh forest department have identified some challenges :
- Fluctuation in the river flow
- Agricultural practices in vogue in the wetland
- Uncontrolled growth of aquatic invasive vegetation
FLORA AND FAUNA
- Haiderpur was opened to the public last year, a bird festival was organised in February 2020.
- The bird count which stood at 174 species in June 2019, rose to 224 species by December.
- At present, it has gone up to 295 species.
TURTLE SURVEY
- The turtle survey, the total funding for which stands at Rs 3 lakh, is almost over.
- The funding has been given by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG).
- Nine species of river turtles have been found.
IASbhai WINDUP:
ECO-TOURISM
- An important wetland such as this which falls in the Ganga basin should be protected at all costs so that biodiversity can be conserved.
- Apart from turtles and migratory birds, river dolphin tourism is another way to draw visitors and ensure livelihood opportunities for local people.
- For this purpose, a dolphin safari by boats has been started recently and dolphins will also be counted to assess their population.
- Uttar Pradesh’s state animal, the swamp deer, will also be tracked through radio collaring.
- The Haidepur wetland has been identified under Namami Gange, a flagship programme of the Government of India launched in 2014.
SOURCES: DownToEarth | 12th Nov Current Affairs News Analysis
Farm to Fork : Kiwi Fruit
HEADLINES:
To Strengthen Prime Minister’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat & Vocal for Local, Agriculture Ministry organizes virtual meet on ‘Value Chain Creation for Kiwi Fruit – Farm to Fork’
WHY IN NEWS:
Hot from PIB !
SYLLABUS COVERED: GS 3: Agriculture
ISSUE:
KIWI PRODUCTION : NAGALAND
- The Agricultural history of Nagaland which will be highly beneficial to the Kiwi farmers of the State.
- There is a need to introduce high yielding cultivars.
- Kiwi Production enhancement will prove to be a milestone in the years to come.
DISTRIBUTION
TRADE
- LOCAL PRODUCTION : Presently, India is producing 13,000 MT of Kiwi in an area of about 4,000 Ha in Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram and Himachal Pradesh.
- IMPORTS : India currently imports 4,000 tonnes of Kiwis from New Zealand, Italy and Chile.
SIGNIFICANCE
- Ministry of Agriculture is trying to provide handholding support to Kiwi farmers across the country.
- This will build a sustainable market for locally produced Kiwi fruit variants.
CHALLENGES
The problems faced by the farmers in the North East region namely:
- Lack of good planting material
- Productivity issues
- Lack of packaging facilities
- Marketing networks for farmers.
IASbhai WINDUP:
- Department of Agriculture and Farmers’s Welfare has taken key steps to ensure proper training and capacity building of farmers in production as well as packaging of kiwi products is done.
- The Government is also ensuring that farmers are connected to the market so that they can reap a fair price for their produce.
- Persistent efforts should be made by all stakeholders to ensure Nagaland can emerge as the ‘Kiwi State’ of India.
SOURCES: PIB | 12th Nov Current Affairs News Analysis
#Local4Diwali
HEADLINES:
Ministry of Textiles has launched a Campaign #Local4Diwali
WHY IN NEWS:
Hot from PIB !
SYLLABUS COVERED: GS 1 : Handicrafts
ISSUE:
#Local4Diwali CAMPAIGN
- This sector is key to women’s empowerment as over 55% of all handicrafts artisans and allied workers are women.
INITIATIVE
Minister of Textiles in an appeal to all has stated:
- Let’s come together to show our support for local textile and handicraft business.
- Be it the humble earthen Diya, the desi drape, home furnishings like bed sheets, curtains or handcrafted goods that you gift your near and dear ones.
- This Diwali make every purchase count.
- To encourage Diwali sales through weavers, artisans, local and small businesses please show your on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and use the hashtag #Local4Diwali.
IASbhai WINDUP:
TO DO LIST
- Take a picture of your favourite article – be it clothing or a handicraft product you would like to gift or use at home for Diwali.
- Tag the person you purchase it from and go #Local4Diwali.
- Let the trend help support sales in these challenging times; your support will help resurrect many an opportunities for those in need.
SOURCES: PIB | 12th Nov Current Affairs News Analysis
India-ASEAN summit
HEADLINES:
PM Modi to co-chair India-ASEAN summit today: focus on economy, strategic ties
WHY IN NEWS:
Along with Modi, the 17th India-ASEAN summit will be co-chaired by Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
SYLLABUS COVERED: GS 2 : International Grouping
ISSUE:
KEY POINTS
- Prime Minister is expected to focus on measures to recover from coronavirus pandemic and ways to further broad-base strategic ties.
- The progress made in key areas such as connectivity, maritime cooperation, trade and commerce, education and capacity building will be discussed.
- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is considered one of the most influential groupings in the region.
- Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia are its members.
- Several ASEAN member-nations have territorial disputes with China in South China Sea.
ASEAN-INDIA
- ASEAN-India strategic partnership stands on a strong foundation of shared geographical, historical and civilisational ties. # India’s Act East Policy
- New Delhi wants to see a strong, unified and prosperous ASEAN playing a central role in the Indo-Pacific region.
ASEAN
ESTABLISHMENT
- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand.
AIMS AND PURPOSES
As set out in the ASEAN Declaration, the aims and purposes of ASEAN are:
- To accelerate the economic growth, social progress and cultural development in the region .
- To promote regional peace and stability through abiding respect for justice and the rule of law in the relationship among countries of the region.
- To promote active collaboration and mutual assistance on matters of common interest .
- To provide assistance to each other in the form of training and research facilities in the educational, professional, technical and administrative spheres.
- To collaborate more effectively for the greater utilisation of their agriculture and industries.
- To promote Southeast Asian studies.
- To maintain close and beneficial cooperation with existing international and regional organisations.
IASbhai WINDUP:
- With the Indo-Pacific gaining salience in global discourse, the partnership between India and ASEAN is poised to achieve new strengths.
- ASEAN and India share land and maritime borders, and there is a lot of scope for enhancing connectivity through land, air and sea.
- There is good air-connectivity between India and several ASEAN countries, including Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.
- Last year, Indigo and Vietjet started air-services between India and Vietnam.
SOURCES: THE HINDU | 12th Nov Current Affairs News Analysis
East Container Terminal
HEADLINES:
Sri Lanka yet to take a final call on container terminal
WHY IN NEWS:
Colombo might concede to pressure from India, say unions
SYLLABUS COVERED: GS 3: Ports
ISSUE:
- Sri Lankan government is yet to declare its final position on developing the strategic East Container Terminal (ECT) at the Colombo Port jointly with India and Japan.
- It was agreed in May 2019 by the previous government.
THE DEAL
- As per the MoC, the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) was to retain 100% ownership.
- Despite the tripartite understanding, the former government was unable to take the deal forward.
IASbhai WINDUP:
- India’s interest in the project has well-known commercial and strategic motives.
- The ECT adjoins the Colombo International Container Terminal (CICT).
- A deep-water container terminal, the CICT is the busiest at the Colombo Port.
- The ECT is also located near the China-backed $1.4 billion Port City coming up on reclaimed land at Colombo’s sea front.
- Rajapaksa administration ruled out any Indian involvement in developing the Mattala airport, located near the Chinese-built Hambantota Port.
- Japan, one of Sri Lanka’s biggest donors over the years, is also keen to help develop the ECT.
SOURCES: THE HINDU | 11th Nov Current Affairs News Analysis
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