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• PROTESTS IN UK
• BORDER SECURITY FORCE
• DARK OXYGEN
• NATIONAL HANDLOOM DAY
• MCQs
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PROTESTS IN UK
The recent protests in the UK were primarily triggered by a tragic incident and fueled by misinformation.
REASONS FOR THE PROTESTS
• A fatal stabbing: The initial spark was a knife attack that claimed the lives of three young girls at a dance class.
• False rumors: Misinformation spread online falsely linking the suspect to immigration and asylum seekers.
• Anti-immigration sentiment: This misinformation ignited anti-immigration sentiment and led to protests targeting asylum seeker accommodation.
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• Violent clashes: The protests escalated into violent clashes between protesters, police, and counter-protesters.
THE AGE OF (MIS)INFORMATION
It's crucial to emphasize that these protests were driven by false information and do not represent the views of the majority of the UK population.
WHAT IS THE NEWLY FORMED GOVT. DOING?
The government and authorities are working to address the situation, including combating misinformation and providing support to affected communities.
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BORDER SECURITY FORCE
The Border Security Force, which is responsible for guarding the Indo-Bangladesh border is on High Alert mode after the unfolding of events in Bangladesh.
A NEW CHIEF:
Daljit Singh Chaudhary is a 1990 batch officer of the Indian Police Service, Uttar Pradesh cadre & Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) took over the additional charge of Director General Border Security Force just a few days before this menace
ABOUT BORDER SECURITY FORCE
HISTORY:
Till 1965 India’s borders with Pakistan were manned by the State Armed Police Battalion. Pakistan attacked Sardar Post, Chhar Bet and Beria Bet on 9 April, 1965 in Kutch.
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This exposed the inadequacy of the State Armed Police to cope with armed aggression due to which the Government of India felt the need for a specialized centrally controlled BSF, which would be armed and trained to man the International Border with Pakistan.
As a result of the recommendations of the Committee of Secretaries, the Border Security Force came into existence on 01 Dec 1965, and Shri K F Rustamji was the first chief and founding father of BSF.
TASKS OF BSF:
The tasks of the BSF are divided as follows:
Peace time:
• Promote a sense of security among the people living in the border areas.
• Prevent trans-border crimes, unauthorized entry into or exit from the territory of India.
• Prevent smuggling and any other illegal activity.
• Guarding the Indo-Pak & India-Bangladesh borders during peacetime.
During War:
• Holding ground in less threatened sectors.
• Protection of vital installations.
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• Limited aggressive action against para military or irregular army of the Enemy.
• Performing special tasks connected with intelligence including raids.
• Acting as guides in local areas where routes are known.
• Assistance in control of refugees.
• Anti-infiltration duties in specified areas.
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DARK OXYGEN
Dark oxygen is a term used to describe molecular oxygen (O2 ) produced in the depths of oceans, where sunlight cannot penetrate. This is in contrast to the oxygen produced at the ocean's surface through photosynthesis. (in presence of light)
HOW IS IT PRODUCED?
Scientists believe that polymetallic nodules, which are lumps of iron, manganese hydroxides, and rock found on the ocean floor, might be responsible for producing dark oxygen.
HOW CAN POLYMETALLIC NODULES PRODUCE OXYGEN?
These nodules seem to have the ability to transport electric charges that split water molecules,(H2O) releasing oxygen in a process similar to electrolysis.
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE DISCOVERY
The discovery of dark oxygen is a groundbreaking finding as:
• It challenges our previous understanding of oxygen production on Earth.
• It opens up new avenues for research into the oxygen cycle.
• The potential for life in extreme environments, and
• The possibility of finding oxygen on other planets.
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NATIONAL HANDLOOM DAY
8th National handloom day is being observed on August 7, 2024.
The day has special significance in the history of the freedom struggle in the country. On the same day in 1905 Swadeshi Andolan was started.
Announcing the date to celebrate National handloom day in 2015, Prime Minister Narendra
Modi had said that all families in the country must keep at least one product of khadi and one of handloom.
VIRAASAT EXHIBITION
“VIRAASAT”, a fortnight long exhibition dedicated to celebrating 10th National Handloom Day began at Handloom Haat in Janpath on Saturday, 3rd August, 2024.
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National Handloom Development Corporation Ltd (NHDC) is organising the handloom expo under the aegis of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India which will conclude on 16th August, 2024.
THE THEME FOR 10th HANDLOOM DAY:
The theme for this year’s National Handloom Day focusses on Technological advancements & innovations in handloom & weaving. This will enhance market reach & will require more skills to be adopted.
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MCQs
1. Consider the following statements and mark the correct one:
1. The ongoing protests in UK are by the far rightist activists.
2. 2: These protests have been spread by misinformation.
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Both 1 & 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. (C)
2. Which of these forces are not under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Home Affairs?
(A) CRPF
(B) BSF
(C) ITBP
(D) Indian Coast Guard
Ans. (D)
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3. Consider the following statements wrt Dark Oxygen & mark the correct one:
1. Dark Oxygen is produced by some varieties of plants in absence of light.
2. Discovery of Dark Oxygen has posed questions about the generation of Oxygen by plants in presence of sunlight.
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Both 1 & 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. (B)
4. National Handloom Day is celebrated on?
(A) 7 August because Swadeshi Movement started on this day in 1905.
(B) 7 August because Gandhiji appealed to the masses to boycott foreign products during Swadeshi movement of 1905.
(C) 7 August because Gandhiji came back from South Africa and appealed to the weavers to weave Khadi on this day in 1907.
(D) None of the above.
Ans. (A)
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+918988886060 5 Who led the Swadeshi movement?
(A) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(B) MK Gandhi
(C) Sardar Patel
(D) J L Nehru
Ans. (A)