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knowledge quest monthly magazine knowledge Published this article page no 23 indian independence movement & the role of science why in news? recently a twoday national conference on indian independence movement & the role of science was organised. more on newsthis national conference was held as a part of the 75th year of indias independence celebrations.conference was organized by csirnational institute of science communication & policy research (csirniscpr) in association with vigyan prasar department of science and technology government of india and vijnana bharati (vibha). the conference was focused on science as tool for subjugation and liberations the roles of scientists institutions movement policy and planning and the vision of scientists were also discussed. 50 science as tool for subjugation strategy examples science as a tool of british exploitation of india survey of india (founded in 1767) great trigonometrical survey of india (gts) (established in 1818) & indian railways (established in 1853) all were established for exploration of rich metal areas and their transportation to the presidency towns of calcutta bombay and madras science apartheid in british raj knowledge quest monthly magazine knowledge buy.

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Junior Science Refresher

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Junior Science Refresher Published this article page no 22 study by quality council of india (qci) had revealed that 67% of imported toys failed a testing survey prompting an aggressive effort to produce safe toys locally. about traditional toys of indiaindia has a rich legacy in toymaking. historically indian toys date back to 5000 years.the excavated toys and dolls found in harappa and mohenjodaro included small carts dancing woman etc.india has a rich culture of storytelling through its toys and also show a perspective of life.the religious influence also led to a different set of toys depicting stories from epics like ramayana and Mahabharata Junior Science Refresher buy.

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Junior Science Refresher Published this article page no 21 rod puppets are an extension of glovepuppets but often much larger and supported and manipulated by rods from below.this form of puppetry now is found mostly in west bengal and odisha.putul nach yampuri (bihar) are some popular rod puppetry. . toycathon 2021 why in news? toycathon 2021 grand finale was inaugurated virtually. more on newstoycathon focuses on conceptualizing new and innovative toys using local materials which are economical affordable safe environment friendly with exceptional high quality for both indian and global markets.  toycathon 2021 was organized by ministry of education in coordination with five other ministries. need to promote local toy industrytoys can help connect the young minds with indias history and culture which is helpful in social mental development and cultivation of indian outlook.india imported around $1.5 billion worth toys in 2020 with china and taiwan accounting for around 90% of domestic toy market Junior Science Refresher buy.

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world focus magazine Published this article page no  127 PAYYANUR Why in news? Kerala plans to set up a Mahatma Gandhi Smriti Museum at Payyanur situated on the banks of the Perumba river in Keralas Kannur district. Historical Significance of the place  The Simon Commission Protest in 1928 Moyarath Sankaran A. Lakshmana Shenoy and Subrahmanyam Thirumunpu were the leaders of Simon Go Back protest in Payyanur.  The Salt Satyagraha in 1930 Under the leadership of Kerala Gandhi K. Kelappan the satyagraha saw a procession of 33 satyagrahis from Kozhikode to Payyannur which earned Payyanur the distinction of Second Bardoli.  Antiuntouchability movement Payyanur was also an epicentre of the antiuntouchability movement. Great leaders of the movement at Payyanur  A.K. Gopalan K.A. Keraliyan and Vishnu Bharatiyan  ushered boys from the oppressed Pulaya community into the Kurumba Bhagavathi Temple. o One of the first crusaders against casteism in Payyanur was Swami Anandatheertha a Konkani Brahmin by birth who was consecrated as Swami Anandatheertha by Narayana Guru and fought lifelong for the rights of Dalits.  Gandhis connection Gandhiji visited Kerala in 1934 to call on Swami Anandatheertha. He planted a mango tree in his Ashram which still thrives at that site world focus magazine buy.

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General Knowledge Refresher

General Knowledge Refresher

General Knowledge Refresher Published this article page no 08  In response to this SC had constituted a 3member committee in 2018 to look into entire gamut of prison reforms across the country and suggest measures to deal with them. Why is the need for Prison Reforms? The Supreme Court in its landmark decision in Ramamurthy v. State of Karnataka(1996) had identified various problems which need immediate attention for implementing prison reforms.  Rampant Overcrowding Prison Statistics India brought out by National Crime Records Bureau stated that in 2015 there were nearly 4.2 lakh inmates in 1401 facilities against the sanctioned strength of 3.83 lakh with an average occupancy rate of 114% in most. o Due to overcrowding the segregation of serious criminals and minor offenders has turned out to be difficult which can in turn cause bad influence over minor offenders. o Overcrowding results in restlessness tension inefficiency and general breakdown in the normal administration.  Delay in Trials In 2016 67% of the people in Indian jails were undertrials which is extremely high by international standards like it is 11% in UK 20% in US and 29% in France General Knowledge Refresher buy. 

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competition success review annual subscription Published this article page no   86 Institutional mechanism InterMinisterial Committee (IMC) and Steering Committee for Growth and Development of Technical Textiles (SCGDTT) have been setup to constantly review monitor and take necessary action for promoting the technical textiles. 3.7. RISE IN DIGITAL PAYMENTS Why in news? Recently a study by RBI on Assessment of the progress of digitisation from cash to electronic was released. Key findings of the report  Digital payments in the country have witnessed a Compound annual growth rate of 61% and 19% in terms of volume and value respectively over past five years demonstrating a steep shift towards digital payments.  72% of Indias consumer transactions take place in cash double the rate as in China.  Demand for highvalue denominated currency has outpaced lowvalue denominated currency and this phenomenon may indicate that cash is increasingly used as a store of value and less for making payments.  Cash in circulation (CIC) as a percentage of GDP is 11.2% in 201819 which is less than predemonetisation level of 12.1% in 201516. Note – This data can be supplemented with Digital Finance Article covered in December 2019. New RBI announcements on Payment and Settlement System Digital Payments Index (DPI)  The Reserve Bank shall construct and periodically publish a composite DPI to capture the extent of digitisation of payments effectively.  The DPI would be based on multiple parameters and shall reflect accurately the penetration and deepening of various digital payment modes.  The DPI will be made available from July 2020 onwards. Framework to Establish SelfRegulatory Organisation (SRO) for Digital Payment System  RBI will put in place a framework for establishing an SRO for the digital payment system by April 2020 with a view to fostering best practices on security customer protection and pricing among others.  The SRO will serve as a twoway communication channel between the players and the regulatorsupervisor competition success review annual subscription buy.

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competition success review Published this article page no  127 Wetlands to be regulated o Wetlands designated to the List of Wetlands of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention. o Wetlands notified under the rules by the Central Government State Government and UT Administration. o All wetlands irrespective of their location size ownership biodiversity or ecosystem services values can be notified under the Wetlands Rules except River channels Paddy fields and certain categories of Humanmade waterbodies among others. o Protected Areas and areas falling within the purview of Coastal Zone Regulation have been excluded from notification under the Wetlands Rules.  Wetlands Authorities o State Wetland Authority The minister in charge of environment in the state will act as chairperson of the authority (Administrator or Chief Secretary of the UT – Chairperson in the case of UT). It has a diverse membership with experts also from Wetland ecology Hydrology etc. o Each Wetlands Authority shall constituteFunctions of State wetland Authority  Prepare a list of all wetlands of the State or UT  Develop a comprehensive list of activities to be regulated and permitted within the notified wetlands and their zone of influence  Define strategies for conservation and wise use of wetlands within their jurisdiction  Coordinate implementation of Integrated Management Plans based on wise use principle.  Function as a nodal authority for all wetlandspecific authorities within the State or UT Administration. 51  Technical Committee to review Brief Documents Management Plans and advise on any technical matter referred by the Wetlands Authority.  Grievance Committee consisting of four members to provide a mechanism for hearing and forwarding the grievances raised by the public to the Authority competition success review buy.

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