{"id":54256,"date":"2020-01-02T21:00:51","date_gmt":"2020-01-02T15:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogadmin.forumias.com\/?p=54256"},"modified":"2020-02-26T16:30:03","modified_gmt":"2020-02-26T11:00:03","slug":"9-pm-current-affairs-brief-january-2nd-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/9-pm-current-affairs-brief-january-2nd-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"9 PM Current Affairs Brief \u2013 January 2nd, 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/newsonair.com\/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=376727\">PM Modi says ISRO\nis planning to launch satellite Aditya to study Sun<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that ISRO is planning to\nlaunch a satellite called Aditya L1 to study the sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Facts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About\nAditya L1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It will be <strong>India\u2019s first\nsatellite <\/strong>to study the sun. It is scheduled to be launched in 2021 aboard a\nPolar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-XL) from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.<\/li><li><strong>Aim<\/strong>: To study the Sun\u2019s corona (outer\nlayer of the sun) from a halo orbit around the Sun-Earth Lagrangian point 1.<\/li><li><strong>Objectives: <\/strong><\/li><li>Realization and launch of a\nsatellite in a Halo orbit around L1, <\/li><li>Understanding solar upper\natmospheric (chromosphere and corona) dynamics, <\/li><li>Study of chromospheric and\ncoronal heating and <\/li><li>Observe the in-situ particle\nand plasma environment to provide data for the study of particle dynamics from\nthe Sun.<\/li><li><strong>Payload:<\/strong> Its main payload is the Visible\nEmission Line Coronagraph (VELC)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional\nInformation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lagrangian points:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Lagrangian points are the\npositions near two large bodies in orbit where a smaller object maintain its\nposition relative to the large orbiting bodies.<\/li><li>At these points, a) the\ngravitational forces of the two large bodies, b) the centripetal force of<\/li><li>orbital motion, and c) the\nCoriolis acceleration match up in a way that cause the small object to maintain\na stable or nearly stable position<\/li><li>There are 5 such points as\nshown in the diagram.<\/li><li>The path followed by an\nartificial satellite around a Lagrange point is known as <strong>Halo orbit.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Coronal Mass Ejections<\/strong>: It is a significant release of plasma and accompanying magnetic\nfield from the solar corona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solar Flare: <\/strong>It is an increased brightness on the Sun, usually observed near its\nsurface and in close proximity to a sunspot group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/newsonair.com\/News?title=11-day-long-%e2%80%98Dhanu-Jatra%e2%80%99-begins-at-Bargarh-in-western-Odisha&amp;id=376893\">11-day\nlong \u2018Dhanu Jatra\u2019 begins at Bargarh in western Odisha<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> 11-day long \u2018Dhanu Jatra\u2019 began at Bargarh in western Odisha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Facts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>About Dhanu Jatra:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is an annual drama-based\nopen-air theatrical festival celebrated in and around Bargarh city, Odisha. The festival began in 1947-48.<\/li><li>The Jatra is based on the\nmythological story of Lord Krishna and his demon uncle King Kansa.<\/li><li>It is considered to be the\nworld\u2019s largest open-air theatrical festival.<\/li><li>The Ministry of Culture has\naccorded National Festival status to Dhanu Jatra in November 2014.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/india\/pm-modi-to-distribute-krishi-karman-awards-on-jan-2\/articleshow\/73060642.cms\">PM\nModi to disburse Rs 12,000 crore to 6 crore farmers under PM Kisan<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> The centre will release third instalment of PM KISAN of Rs. 2000\nfor December 2019-March 2020. The Prime Minister will also distribute Krishi\nKarman Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Facts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About PM KISAN Scheme:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a Central\n Sector Scheme with 100% funding from Government of India. It was announced\n in February 2019.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Under the Scheme, income support of Rs.6000\/- per year is\n provided to all farmer families across the country in three equal\n instalments of Rs.2000\/- each every four months.<\/li><li>Definition of the family for the Scheme is husband, wife and\n minor children. The entire responsibility of identification of beneficiary\n farmer families rests with the State \/ UT Governments.<\/li><li>The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and\n Farmers Welfare.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About\nKrishi Karman Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Krishi Karman Awards are given\nto best performing States in foodgrain production. The award was constituted in\n2010-11 by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. <\/li><li>There are a total number of 7\nawards: <ul><li>Awards for States with highest\nfood grain production in three identified categories \u2013large, medium and small\nproducers<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>4 awards, one each for the\nhighest production under rice, wheat, coarse cereals and pulses.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/news\/government-launches-web-portal-to-block-stolen-lost-mobile-phones\/article30435392.ece\">Government\nlaunches web portal to block stolen, lost mobile phones<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> The government has launched a web portal, \u2018Central Equipment\nIdentity Register (CEIR)\u2019 in Delhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Facts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About\nCEIR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is a database of the International\nMobile Equipment (IMEI) numbers of blacklisted handsets.<\/li><li>All network Operators can share\nblack listed mobile devices on CEIR. Devices blacklisted in one network will\nnot work on other networks even if the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card in\nthe device is changed.<\/li><li><strong>Objectives of CEIR:<\/strong><ul><li>Curtail the counterfeit mobile\nphone market&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Blocking of lost\/theft mobiles\nthus discouraging mobile phone theft<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Protect consumer interest by\ninforming about fake and cloned mobiles<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Facilitate IMEI based lawful\ninterception<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Maintain database of all valid\nmobile equipment.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Implementation:<\/strong> It is implemented by the\nDepartment of Telecommunications (DoT) under the Ministry of Communications.<\/li><li><strong>Background:<\/strong> The idea of CEIR was first\nconceived in the National Telecom Policy, 2012. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional\nInformation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>International\nMobile Equipment (IMEI) numbers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is a 15 digit unique\nidentification code for each mobile phone. <\/li><li>It is used to improve\noperations and deter theft and counterfeit. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/india\/india-pakistan-exchange-list-of-nuclear-installations\/articleshow\/73056289.cms\">India,\nPakistan exchange list of nuclear installations<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>News:\n<\/strong>India and Pakistan exchanged a list of their nuclear\ninstallations under the Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear\nInstallations&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Facts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About\nAgreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The agreement was signed in 1988\nand came into force in 1991.<\/li><li>It mandates India and Pakistan\nto:<\/li><li>Refrain from undertaking, encouraging\nor participating in any action aimed at causing the destruction or damage to any\nnuclear installation or facility in the other country.<\/li><li>Inform each other of nuclear\ninstallations and facilities to be covered under the agreement on the first of\nJanuary of every calendar year.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/chhattisgarh-government-launches-financial-scheme-for-labourers\/story-9E5sejt1tctt8IuHnz5LNP.html\">Chhattisgarh\ngovernment launches financial scheme for labourers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> Chhattisgarh government has launched &#8216;Mukhyamantri Vishwakarma\nNirman Shramik Mrityu evam Divyang Sahayta Yojana&#8217;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Facts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About\n&#8216;Mukhyamantri Vishwakarma Nirman Shramik Mrityu evam Divyang Sahayta Yojana&#8217;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It seeks to provide fixed\ncompensation for registered construction and unorganised labourers in the event\nof death on work or disability.<\/li><li>On the death of a registered\nlabourer at work, financial aid of Rs 1 lakh will be provided to the family\nmembers.<\/li><li>A financial aid of Rs 50,000\nwill be provided in case of disability caused to a registered labourer due to\naccident at work.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/india\/gujarat-10000-cameras-to-be-used-for-2020-lion-census\/articleshow\/73052982.cms\">Gujarat:\n10,000 cameras to be used for 2020 lion census<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> The Asiatic Lion Census is scheduled to take place in May 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Facts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Gujarat forest department\nconducts lion census every five years in Asiatic Lion Landscape, which includes\nGir National Park and Sanctuary.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About\nAsiatic Lion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is listed as \u2018Endangered\u2019\nunder the IUCN Red List.<\/li><li>It is listed in Schedule-I of\nthe Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972<\/li><li>The only surviving free-ranging\npopulation of the Asiatic lion exists in the Gir forest, Gujarat.<\/li><li>According to the 2015 Lion\nCensus, there are 523 Asiatic Lions. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> The African Lion is listed as Vulnerable under the IUCN Red List. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gir\nNational Park and Wildlife Sanctuary:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is situated in the Saurastra\nregion of Gujarat. The Gir National park was established in 1965.<\/li><li>It is part of the Kathiawar-Gir\ndry deciduous forests Eco region<\/li><li>The major perennial rivers of\nthe Gir region are Hiran, Shetrunji, Datardi, Shingoda, Machhundri, Godavari\nand Raval.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional\nInformation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2018Asiatic Lion Conservation Project\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Launched by Ministry of Environment,\nForest and Climate Change, it aims to protect and conserve the Asiatic Lion.<\/li><li>It is a 3 year long\nconservation project. It focuses on <ul><li>disease management, <\/li><\/ul><ul><li>habitat improvement and\neco-development, <\/li><\/ul><ul><li>robust wildlife health service\nwith a dedicated veterinary institute,<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>addressing to man-wild animal\nconflict issues, <\/li><\/ul><ul><li>voluntary relocation of Protect\nArea inhabitants (Maldhari tribe), <\/li><\/ul><ul><li>monitoring and tracking of\nanimals, <\/li><\/ul><ul><li>creating a wildlife crime cell.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-what-are-roles-powers-chief-of-defence-staff-6195264\/\"><strong>Explained:\nWhat are role, powers of CDS?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> General Bipin Rawat has been\nappointed as the first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Facts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>CDS:<\/strong> It is a permanent\n position for a combined head of the tri-services i.e. Army, Navy and Air\n Force. The CDS will\n be&nbsp;a\n Four-star General.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Role\nand Functions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Be the <strong>principal military adviser to the\nDefence Minister<\/strong> on all tri-service matters.<\/li><li>Be one of the <strong>permanent Chairman of the Chiefs\nof Staff Committee<\/strong>. As a permanent chair, CDS will: <ol><li>Administer\nall tri-service organisations and commands.<\/li><\/ol><ol><li>Be a\nmember of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by the Defence Minister\n<\/li><\/ol><ol><li>Be a\nmember of the Defence Planning Committee headed by the National Security\nAdviser (NSA).<\/li><\/ol><ol><li>Function as the Military\nAdviser to the Nuclear Command Authority.<\/li><\/ol><ol><li>Implement the five year Defence\nCapital Acquisition Plan (DCAP) and the two year roll on Annual Acquisition\nPlans.<\/li><\/ol><ol><li>Coordinate operation,\nlogistics, transport, training, support services communications, etc. of the\nthree Services<\/li><\/ol><\/li><li>CDS will also <strong>head the Department of Military Affairs\n(DMA)<\/strong>, to be created within the Ministry of Defence and function as\nits Secretary. The mandate includes:<\/li><li>Promoting jointness in\nprocurement, training and staffing for the Services&nbsp;<\/li><li>Facilitating restructuring of\nMilitary Commands for optimal utilisation of resources<\/li><li>Promoting use of indigenous\nequipment by the Services.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional\nInformation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chief\nof Staffs Committee (CoSC)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The\n senior most chief among the three forces is appointed as Chairman of the\n Chiefs of Staff Committee having a four star ranking. <\/li><li>He is\n responsible for the inter-services synergy but being the first among\n equals, he does not have any significant powers. It remains more of a\n ceremonial post. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Current\nDepartments of Ministry of Defence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Department of Defence: Headed\nby Defence Secretary<\/li><li>Department of Defence\nProduction: Headed by Secretary Defence Production<\/li><li>Department of Defence Research\nand Development: Headed by DRDO Chief<\/li><li>Department of Ex-Servicemen\nWelfare: Headed by Secretary Ex-Servicemen Welfare<\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PM Modi says ISRO is planning to launch satellite Aditya to study Sun News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that ISRO is planning to launch a satellite called Aditya L1 to study the sun. Facts: About Aditya L1 It will be India\u2019s first satellite to study the sun. 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