Today’s Current Affairs Update: “ProxyGyan IAS Express”
Date: 13 July 2024.
1. Ramayan Temple
2. Technology Development Fund
3. Dengue
4. Operationa Amanat
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Ramayan Temple: • News: The second phase of construction of 'world's largest Ramayantemple' has begun in Bihar • Definition: • The "world's largest Ramayan temple" is being constructed in East Champaran district of Bihar. • Architectural Inspiration:The architecture of the temple is inspired by: • Angkor Wat in Cambodia • Ramanathaswamy Temple at Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu • Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple in Madurai. • Cost: • The temple is being built at a cost of :500 crore • Features: • It will feature the world's largest Shivling. •. The temple will house a 33-foot-tall Shivling in the arghya (sanctum sanctorum). o. There will be 22 sanctum sanctorum for different deities within the temple complex. • The temple complex will feature 22 smaller temples dedicated to important deities mentioned in the Ramayana.
2. Technology Development Fund Scheme:
• News: Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) sanctioned seven new projects under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme.
• Overview:
• The Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme has been established to promote self-reliance in defence technology as a part of the 'Make in India' initiative.
• It is a programme of the Ministry of Defence.
• The programme is executed by the DRDO to meet the requirements of the Tri-Services, DefenceProduction, and DRDO.
• Objectives:
o. The Scheme encourages the participation of public and private industries, especially MSMEs and startups.
• It aims to create an ecosystem for enhancing cutting-edge technology capability in the detencesector.
• In addition to providing grants-in-aid for the development of indigenous technology, the scheme offers various benefits to the industry.
• Funding Support:
• The project cost of up to INR 50 crore will be considered for funding.
• The funding may cover up to 90% of the total project cost.
• Industry may collaborate with academia or research institutions, with the involvement of academia not exceeding 40% of the total project cost.
• Eligibility:
• Eligible entities include public limited companies, private limited companies, partnership firms, limited liability partnerships, one-person companies, or sole proprietorships registered in India, with a focus on MSMEs and startups.
• The industry must be owned and controlled by a resident Indian citizen.
• Entities with more than 49% foreign investment are not eligible. 3. Dengue:
• News: In response to the rising number of dengue cases amid the ongoing monsoon, the Karnataka government has established 'Dengue War Rooms' across the state.
• Dengue Overview:
• Dengue, also known as break-bone fever, is a mosquito-borne viral infection common in tropical and subtropical climates, especially in urban and semi-urban areas.
• While many cases are asymptomatic or mild, dengue can occasionally lead to severe illness and even death.
• Transmission:
• Dengue is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes.
• There are four types of dengue virus (DENV).
• It is not contagious from person to person except from a pregnant person to their child
• A person can be infected with dengue multiple times.
• Common symptoms: High fever, headache, body aches, nausea, dengue hemorrhagic fever,
• Global Presence:
• Dengue is endemic in more than 100 countries in the WHO regions of Africa, the Americas, the Eastern Mediterranean, South-East Asia and Western Pacific.
• The Americas, South-East Asia and Western Pacific regions were the most seriously affected, with Asia accounting for around 70% of the global disease burden.
4. Operation Amanat:
• News: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) recently conducted a successful operation named "Amanat," resulting in the retrieval of lost or left-behind luggage and valuable articles.
• Aim:
• Retrieval and restoration of passenger belongings and valuables, surpassing their conventional duties to assist passengers in need.
• Procedure:
•. The details of lost luggage along with photos are uploaded by
RPF personnel of the respective Divisions.
• The details are uploaded in the web portal https:// wr.indianrailways.gov.in/ in the tab of divisions under the link
"Mission Amanat - RPF"
o. Passengers can check whether their luggage which went missing or was lost in railway premises or trains is available at the Lost Property Office centresat stations.
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