- KUCHIPUDI
SUBJECT: HISTORY (ART AND CULTURE)
- Originated in Andhra Pradesh.
- Named after the village Kuchipudi in Krishna District.
- A blend of Natya(Drama), Nritta(Pure Dance), and Nritya (Expressive Dance).
- Traditionally performed as a dance-drama based on Hindu religious themes, especially from texts like Bhagavata Purana.
- Bright costumes with unique pleated designs.
- Elaborate jewelry and facial expressions.
- Accompanied by Carnatic music.
- Instruments include mridangam, violin, and veena
- Use of hand gestures (Mudras)to narrate stories.
- Focus on both graceful body movements and facial expressions (Abhinaya)
2. ONE NATION ONE ELECTION AND REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY
SUBJECT: POLITY
- Simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, and Union Territories.
- Synchronization of elections starting from 2029 general elections.
- Introduction of Article82A, amendments to Articles83, 172, and 327.
- Mid-term elections only for the remainder of the original term.
- Reduces frequent election cycles, which disrupt governance.
- Significant savings in financial and administrative resources.
- Voter Turnout: Simultaneous elections may increase voter participation.
- Policy Stability: Continuity in governance and focus on developmental agendas.
3. 36% OF TB PATIENTS IN FOUR T.N DISTRICTS ARE MIGRANTS
SUBJECT: HEALTH
- Conducted in 4 districts (Chennai, Kanchipuram, Coimbatore, and Vellore) by REACH and the National TB Elimination Programme.
- 36% of TB patients were migrants, with challenges such as:
- Poor follow-up caredue to lack of documentation.
- Occupational hazards and high-risk environments.
- Stigma and limited awareness
- Gender: 66% male, 34% female.
- Age Group: 77% were aged 15–59 years.
- Comorbidities: 28.6% undernourished, 26.8% diabetic, 8.8% obese
- National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP): Aims to eliminate TB by 2025.
- Free diagnostics and treatment, with financial support under Nikshay Poshan Yojana.
4. SIANG PROJECT TO HELP AVERT FLOODS IF CHINA RELEASES EXCESS WATER
SUBJECT: GEOGRAPHY
- Part of the Brahmaputra system originating in Tibet.
- Flows through Arunachal Pradesh into Assam and Bangladesh
- Dual objectives:
- Flood Mitigation: Addresses risks posed by excess water released by China.
- Hydropower: Installed capacity of 11,000 MW (secondary goal)
- Concerns over displacement, loss of livelihood, and environmental impacts.
- Tensions with China over water flow control
5. ALL EYES ON PSLV – C60 MISSION AS ISRO LOOKS TO END 2024 ON A HIGH
SUBJECT: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- Launch two satellites (SDX01 and SDX02), “Chaser” and “Target,” to demonstrate in-orbit docking under the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDEx).
- Carry24 additional payloads for academic, research, and private institutions
- Scientific Payloads: POEM (PSLV Orbital Experimental Module)for diverse scientific studies.
- Includes experiments on robotic manipulators, atmospheric data, and biological models.
- Lays groundwork for India’s space station development.
- Advances ISRO’s human spaceflight program.
- Strengthens collaboration with academic and private sectors
