Uttarakhand Affairs
In view of the recent disturbances and violence in some parts of the State, the Uttarakhand Government on Monday extended the National Security Act (NSA) in the State for the next three months on Monday.
As per the order issued by Additional Chief Secretary of State Anand Vardhan, many anti-social Elements are trying to disrupt the security of the State by involving in various adverse activities which has made it mandatory for the to extend NSA.
Under this act, the district magistrates (DMs) will have the power to take action against those who might cause violence and disturb the peace in their respective districts till December 31.
The State Government implemented this act on June 4 this year. It is believed that the recent farmer agitation, increased aggression of parties in view of the upcoming Elections in the State and the law and order issues prompted the State Government to extend NSA.
National and International Affairs
Himachal Pradesh: First State To Organise Cultivation Of Cinnamon
The Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT) has launched cinnamon cultivation in Himachal Pradesh for the first time.
Highlights
Originally, cinnamon was grown in Sri Lanka, while minor producing countries include Seychelles, Madagascar, and India.
India sends 45,318 tonnes of cinnamon periodically from China, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Indonesia and Nepal.
With the cultivation of Cinnamon, Himachal Pradesh has become the first state of India to possess organized cultivation of cinnamon.
Dare to Dream 2.0 & Young Scientists awards were presented by Rajnath Singh
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh complimented the winners of the DEFENCE Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), ‘Dare to Dream 2.0’ Contest in New Delhi.
The Raksha Mantri presented the Awards to 40 winners – 22 within the Individual category and 18 within the Startup level.
He also started ‘Dare to Dream 3.0’ to market innovators & startups and supply a platform for the young ignited minds within the country.
Dare to Dream is DRDO’s pan-India competition to market Indian academicians, individuals and startups to develop emerging defence and aerospace technologies/systems.
Sixteen DRDO experts under the age of 35 were awarded for their outstanding contributions in areas of their expertise.
Three indigenously-developed technologies were handed over to the soldiers.
DRDO managed Research Policy & Records Management Policy was launched.
October 5 Is Observed As Ganga River Dolphin Day In India
In India, the ‘Ganga dolphin Day’ is observed each year on October 5 to raise knowledge and support the protection of Ganga River Dolphins.
Highlights:
It had been on today in 2010 that Ganga Dolphins were declared national aquatic animals.
WWF, The World Wide Fund for Nature, in 2012 and the Uttar Pradesh government jointly began the dolphin conservation campaign.
The Gangetic Dolphins are included under the primary Schedule of Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. they have been declared “Endangered” under (International Union for Conservation of Nature).
They’re listed under Appendix I as most endangered under the Convention on International trade in endangered species (CITES).
They’re listed under Appendix II of Conservation on Migratory Species.
The Vikramshila Ganges Dolphin Sanctuary was established in Bihar under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Najla As The First Woman PM Of Tunisia
Affairs:Najla Bouden Romdhane has been appointed because the first-ever female Prime Minister of Tunisia.
Highlights:
The 63-year-old Ms Bouden has also become the first female prime minister within the whole Arab world.
Ms Bouden will be Tunisia’s tenth Prime Minister.
Before this appointment, Najla served within the Education bureau in 2011.
She is a former director at PromESsE, a higher education reform project, and has held senior positions at Tunisia’s higher education ministry.
Originally from Kairouan, she is a French-educated geologist with a doctorate in geological engineering and a lecturer at Tunisia’s National Engineering School.
The President of Tunisia is Kais Saied, and also the Capital of Tunisia is Tunis.
The currency of Tunisia is that the Tunisian dinar.
World Teachers Day Is Observed On 5 October
World Teachers day is commemorated on 5 October by UNESCO, to celebrate all the teachers worldwide.
Highlights:
The World Teachers Day has been held every year to celebrate all the teachers worldwide since 1994.
The Theme for World Teachers Day 2021 is Teachers at the heart of Education recovery.
The world teachers day focuses on appreciating, assessing and improving the educators of the world.
It also celebrates the adoption of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers.
World Teachers Day is held together with the International Labour Organization (ILO), UNICEF and Education International (EI).