Daily Current Affairs 10 May 2024, BPSC Exam Current Affairs

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Bihar Special

Fish Production in Bihar

• Compared to the previous year (2022-23), there has been an increase of 27 thousand tons in fish production in 2023-24.
• Madhubani recorded the highest fish production with 91.78 thousand tons in the past financial year. In contrast, Jehanabad reported the lowest production with 1.58 thousand tons.

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Publication of Books on 15 Padma Shri Awardees

• Book titled "Padma Shri Kalakar of Bihar" to feature 15 artists honoured with Padma Shri.
• It will include contemporary and folk artists renowned for Mithila painting and other art forms.

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Soil Sampling Targeted for 5 Lakh Samples in Bihar This Year

• Increased Target: Bihar aims to analyse 5 lakh soil samples this year, marking a 60% increase compared to the previous year.
• Achieved Targets: In the year 2023-24, the target of analyzing 2 lakh soil samples was met successfully.
• Testing Facilities: There are soil testing laboratories in all 38 districts of the state, along with one mobile soil testing laboratory in each subdivision, totaling 9 per division.
• Digital Soil Fertility Map: After collecting soil samples, a digital soil fertility map is being generated, which will facilitate identification of suitable crops and fertilizer recommendations.

Selection of Bobby Kumar in Indian Sepak Takraw Team

• Bobby Kumar from Patna has been selected in the Indian Sepak Takraw team for the upcoming World Cup event.
• The International Sepak Takraw Federation (ISTAF) World Cup will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from May 16 to May 26, 2024.
• Sepak takraw is also called buka ball, kick volleyball or foot volleyball.

Environment And Geography

India's Rise in Solar Energy Production

• Ranking Shift: India has overtaken Japan to become the world's third-largest solar energy producer.
• Historical Context: In 2015, India ranked ninth globally in solar energy usage.
• Progressive Growth: Since then, India has made substantial strides in solar energy production.
• Global Impact: In 2023, 5.5% of global electricity production came from solar energy.

Science And Technology

Ukraine Introduces AI Spokesperson: Victoria Shi

• The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recently introduced an innovative approach to handle diplomatic communications by launching an AI spokesperson named Victoria Shi.
• This development marks a significant step as it's the first time Ukraine has employed a digital spokesperson for conveying official statements.

Places In News

Manipur introduces 'School on Wheels' program

• The Manipur Government has launched a “School on Wheels” initiative to reach out to students staying in relief camps in the ethnic violence-hit state.
• It  involves a mobile educational setup equipped with a library, computers, and sports equipment, accompanied by a teacher, visiting several camps.

Persons In News

Rabindranath Tagore's 163rd Birth Anniversary

• Background: Born on 7th May, 1861 in Calcutta, India, into a prominent Bengali family, he was a renowned poet, novelist, playwright, and essayist.
• Nobel Laureate: Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913, the first non-European to achieve this honour for his Internationally acclaimed collection of poetry, Gitanjali.
• Social Reform: Advocated for Indian independence and social reform, contributing to the National freedom movement.

Index and Report

• Recipe for a Livable Planet is the first comprehensive global roadmap for mitigating the agrifood system’s contributions to climate change.
• It shows how the agriculture system that produces the world’s food can cut greenhouse gas emissions while continuing to feed the world.

• Establishment: Founded in 1944 during the Bretton Woods Conference.

• Headquarters: Washington, D.C., United States.
• President: Ajay Banga (Indian-born American)