Art and Culture

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea to Declare Agra as 'World Heritage Site' - The Hindu

Context

• The Supreme Court recently dismissed an application seeking to declare the city of Agra as a "World Heritage Site."

World Heritage Site (WHS)

• The World Heritage Site designation is given by the UNESCO to sites of significant cultural or natural heritage.

Geography

Subarnarekha River - Indian Express

Context

• A large python was rescued from the Subarnarekha River at Jhargram in West Bengal, causing a stir in the area.
• Forest department personnel arrived at the scene upon receiving the news and safely relocated the python to a secure place.

Polity

Central Information Commission (CIC) - The Hindu

Context

• The Central Information Commission (CIC) has advised the Thiruvananthapuram division of the Southern Railway to disclose the list of employees who have secured jobs under the category of people with disabilities, amid concern about fake disability certificates.

Society

Why Commons Matter, How Community is Key to Their Well-Being - Indian Express

Context

• Delhi, last month, hosted a first-of-its-kind dialogue on the conservation, restoration, and governance of common resources such as forests, community lands, and water bodies like lakes or rivers, all usually referred to just as Commons.

World Affairs

Destruction from Israeli Strike on UNRWA School-Turned-Shelter - The Hindu

Context

• An Israeli strike on an UNRWA school-turned-shelter has killed at least 18 people and injured over a dozen others in Nuseirat, Gaza.
• Video from the scene shows bags of food with the UNRWA logo amid the rubble from which rescuers were removing bodies.

United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)

• UNRWA provides assistance and protection for Palestinian refugees.

United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)

India Sends Supplies to Typhoon-Hit Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam - The Hindu

Context

• India recently launched Operation Sadbhav to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) to Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam that have been hit by severe flooding caused by Typhoon Yagi.

Operation Sadbhav

• India’s Commitment: India has committed $1 million worth of flood relief assistance to Vietnam and $100,000 worth of assistance to Laos.
• Other Aids: Dry ration, clothing, and medicines were sent to Myanmar onboard INS Satpura.
• IAF’s Contribution: Carrying 35 tonnes of aid comprising water purification items, water containers, blankets, and kitchen utensils for Vietnam.
• Ten Tonnes of Aid to Laos: Comprises gensets, water purification items, hygiene supplies, mosquito nets, blankets, and sleeping bags.

Economy

Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh Launches 'Rangeen Machhli' App - PIB

Context

• Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying recently launched the "Rangeen Machhli" mobile app at ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA), Bhubaneswar.

Rangeen Machhli App

Sci and Tech

Nipah Death Confirmed in Malappuram; 150 Contacts Asked to Isolate Themselves - The Hindu

Context

• Health authorities in Kerala confirmed the Nipah virus as the reason for the death of a 24-year-old man from Wandoor in Malappuram district.

Nipah

• The Nipah virus is a zoonotic virus that can cause severe disease in both animals and humans.

AI-Powered SaaS Platforms Revolutionize Business Operations: Expert - Indian Express

Context

• AI-powered Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms are changing industries by improving efficiency and driving innovation.

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)

• SaaS allows users to access software applications over the internet, often on a subscription basis, which can enhance business agility and reduce costs.