UPPSC Current Affairs 26 August 2024, Uttar Pradesh Current Affairs

UPPSC Current Affairs 26 August 2024

• At the conclave an ambitious target of doubling two-way trade between India and Africa to US$ 200 billion within the next seven years has been set.

• Agriculture, pharmaceuticals, mining, tourism, automotive, critical minerals, and renewable energy are identified as the pivotal areas where India and Africa could significantly deepen their collaboration.
• IT sector: The Information Technology (IT) sector is a key area where India can play a crucial role in Africa’s development. With India's extensive expertise in infrastructure development, health services, and financial inclusion, there is ample opportunity for collaboration that could significantly benefit African nations.
• Critical Minerals: In the realm of critical minerals there is a vast potential for collaboration, particularly in sourcing cobalt, copper, and lithium—minerals that are essential for the production of clean energy technologies and electric vehicles.
• Renewable energy: The collaboration in this renewable energy could help both regions reduce their carbon footprints while also ensuring energy security.
• Food Security: India can play a vital role in supporting Africa’s food security by supplying essential agricultural products such as oil seeds, pulses, and lentils.

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• The BHISHM Cubes are compact, portable medical units designed to provide first-line care in emergency situations.
• The name BHISHM stands for Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita & Maitri, symbolising India's spirit of cooperation and friendship.
• These Cubes are equipped to handle a wide range of injuries and medical emergencies, making them a critical asset in conflict zones or disaster-stricken areas.
• Each BHISHM Cube is a self-contained medical facility . The Cubes are stocked with essential medicines and equipment needed for immediate care. This includes supplies to treat injuries such as trauma, bleeding, burns, and fractures, ensuring that the most common and urgent medical situations can be addressed promptly.
• The Cube comes equipped with surgical tools necessary for a basic Operation Room (OR) . It is capable of performing 10-15 surgeries per day, covering a range of procedures from minor operations to more complex surgeries that can be vital in an emergency.
• The BHISHM Cube is designed to operate independently, even in challenging environments . It has the ability to generate its own power and produce limited amounts of oxygen, which is essential in sustaining life and supporting medical operations in remote or war-torn areas.

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• Measures include investigating these lakes and implementing “lake-lowering measures” to prevent overflows and mitigate potential downstream damage.
• The initiative follows disasters like the South Lhonak Lake overflow in Sikkim, which resulted in significant loss of life and infrastructure damage.
• India has approximately 7,500 glacial lakes, some monitored via remote sensing, though full assessments require difficult site visits during limited accessible months (July-September).
• The Central Water Commission (CWC) is monitoring 902 glacial lakes and water bodies via satellite.

• Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra put up a gutsy performance that resulted in a season's best effort of 89.49 meters, finishing second in the Lausanne Diamond League.

• The most iconic stadium in the world, also known as Home of Cricket, Lord’s Stadium, is set to host its first-ever women’s Test match in 2026.

• The 19th CII India-Africa Business Conclave, themed "Creating One Future," was inaugurated by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.