BPSC Current Affairs 16 August 2024, Bihar Current Affairs

BPSC Current Affairs 16 August 2024

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Bihar Special

Reclassification of Tanti-Tatwa Caste to Extremely Backward Classes (EBC) Category

• Adjustment of Appointments:

• • Consequently, individuals from the Tanti-Tatwa caste who were appointed under the Scheduled Castes (SC) category will now be adjusted to the EBC category.

• 1991 Reservation Act Amendments:

• • • The Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes Reservation Act of 1991 was amended to remove the Tanti-Tatwa caste from the EBC list and include it in the SC category, along with Pan/Swansi. This amendment allowed Tanti-Tatwa individuals to benefit from SC reservations.

• Supreme Court Ruling:

• • The Supreme Court, following a case involving Ashish Rajak, ruled that the Tanti-Tatwa caste should be excluded from the SC category.

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Introduction of E-Detection System in Bihar

• Purpose of the System :
  • The system is designed to automatically detect vehicles lacking necessary documents like permits, fitness certificates, insurance, or other required papers.
• Automatic E-Challan Issuance :
  • The new system will automatically issue e-challans to both commercial and private vehicles that pass through toll plazas without proper documentation.

Economy

Retail Inflation Eases in July 2024

Environment And Geography

New Underwater Geographical Names

• Named Structures :
  • Ashoka Seamount : Named after Emperor Ashoka of the Mauryan dynasty.
  • Chandragupt Ridge : Named after Chandragupta Maurya.
  • Kalpataru Ridge : "Kalpataru" is a Sanskrit term that translates to "wish-fulfilling tree." In Hindu mythology, it is often associated with a divine tree that grants wishes and desires to those who seek its blessings.
• Discovery and Naming :
  • Discovery : The structures were discovered by oceanographers from the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), Goa.
  • Location : All three are located along the Southwest Indian Ridge area of the Indian Ocean.
  • Discovery Vessels :
    • Ashoka Seamount and Kalpataru Ridge were discovered in 2012 by the Russian vessel Akademik Nikolay Strakhov.
    • Chandragupt Ridge was discovered in 2020 by the Indian vessel MGS Sagar.
• Previous Indian-Named Structures :
  • Raman Ridge : Named after Sir CV Raman, discovered in 1951.
  • Panikkar Seamount : Named after NK Panikkar, discovered by Sagar Kanya in 1993.
  • Sagar Kanya Seamount : Named after the research vessel Sagar Kanya.

Defence And Security

Long Range Glide Bomb "GAURAV"

• The glide bomb successfully hit the target with pinpoint accuracy.
• The test was conducted off the coast of Odisha.

• Features of GAURAV : :
  • GAURAV is an air-launched, 1,000 kg class glide bomb capable of hitting long-distance targets.
  • It uses a highly accurate hybrid navigation system, combining INS (Inertial Navigation System) and GPS data, to steer towards the target after launch.
• Development :
  • Designed and developed indigenously by the Research Centre Imarat (RCI) in Hyderabad.
  • Adani Defence and Bharat Forge, acting as Development cum Production Partners, participated in the flight trial.

Miscellaneous

'One India - One Ticket' Initiative

• Objective : This collaboration aims to enhance the travel experience for passengers by providing a seamless travel solution across Indian Railways and Namo Bharat trains.

• Booking Convenience : Passengers can now book Namo Bharat train tickets as an add-on service when purchasing an IRCTC train e-ticket.

Robot Fish 'Eve'

• Technology: Designed by ETH Zurich, it features a flexible silicone tail and uses two pumps for movement.
• Capabilities: 'Eve' can identify new marine species and navigate around underwater obstacles while capturing DNA for analysis.

Jiyo Parsi Scheme Portal

• Objective: This portal will enable Parsi people to apply online, check the status of their application and receive financial assistance online through Direct Benefit Transfer mode
• This web portal will enable more and more Parsi couples to avail the benefits of this unique scheme

'Amrit Gyan Kosh' and 'Faculty Development' Portals

• Aim: To enhance knowledge and skills among government employees to improve public service.

• Objective: Enhance civil servants' skills through creativity, transparency, and technology.
• Launched on: September 2, 2020.
• Learning Focus: Combines "on-site" and "off-site" learning methods.
• Key Pillars:
  • Policy Framework: Establishes guiding policies.
  • Institutional Framework: Sets up supporting institutions.
  • Competency Framework: Defines required skills and competencies.
  • Digital Learning Framework (iGOT-Karmayogi): Provides online learning resources.
  • e-HRMS: Electronic Human Resource Management System.

Sports

Suspension of Pramod Bhagat

• Impact: Due to this suspension, Bhagat will not be able to defend his title at the Paris Paralympics.

Important Days/ Dates

National Space Day

• The theme for this year's celebration is "Touching Lives while Touching the Moon: India's Space Saga."

National Librarians’ Day