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Polity & Governance (GS-II)
India's first Tele-MANAS chat-bot
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The Government launched India's first Tele-MANAS chat-bot in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, which will ensure round the clock services of health counsellors, clinical psychologists and consultants.
About
- The Centre had in Budget 2022 announced the National Tele Mental Health Programme of India, Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS).
- Tele-MANAS is a two-tier system.
- Tier 1 comprises State Tele MANAS cells, which includes trained counsellors and mental health specialists.
- Tier 2 comprises specialists at District Mental Health Programme (DMHP)/Medical College resources for physical consultation and/or eSanjeevani for audio visual consultation.
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International Relations (GS-II)
First overseas IIT campus
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India will establish its first Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) campus outside the country in Tanzania.
About
- The move is in line with India's National Education Policy 2020 and aims to strengthen educational cooperation between the two countries.
- The IIT campus in Zanzibar will begin offering programs from October and will be responsible for planning pedagogical strategies.
- The initiative is seen as a step towards internationalizing Indian education and expanding India's reputation and diplomatic relationships.
- Zanzibar is an archipelago off the coast of east Africa that united with Tanganyika in 1964 to form the United Republic of Tanzania.
- It is a semi-autonomous region of Tanzania.
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K Radhakrishnan Committee
- In 2021, the government formed a 16-member committee, headed by the chairman of the standing committee of IIT Council, K Radhakrishnan, to prepare a framework for setting up campuses abroad.
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Polity & Governance (GS-II)
2023 Global Peace Index
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The 2023 Global Peace Index released its annual ranking of the most peaceful countries in the world.
Key-findings
- Iceland has remained the most peaceful country. It also ranks as the third happiest country in the world, after Finland and Denmark.
- While the United States ranked 131 on the list, seven out of the top 10 most peaceful countries in the world are in Europe.
- India: India occupied the 126th spot in the rankings.
- India experienced an improvement of 3.5 per cent in overall peacefulness over the past year, owing to improvements in violent crime, neighbouring countries’ relations, and political instability.
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About Global Peace Index
- First released in: 2008
- Produced by: Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP)
- The Global Peace Index measures the state of peace using three domains of peacefulness:
- Ongoing domestic and international conflict
- Societal safety and security
- Militarization
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Science & Technology (GS-III)
Instagram Threads
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Tech giant Meta released its standalone Twitter rival, Threads app.
About the App
- Based on Instagram's account system, the app allows users to share text updates, post links, reply or report messages, and join public conversations.
- Like Instagram, users can follow and connect with friends and creators, including the people they follow on Instagram.
- Threads was launched in more than 100 countries for iOS and Android users.
- Direct competition to Twitter: The app comes at a time when Elon Musk's Twitter is struggling to make good revenues.
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Environment (GS-III)
Chinkara (Gazella bennettii)
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Rajasthan court awards informer half of fine in chinkara killing case.
About Chinkara or Indian gazelle (Gazella bennettii):
- Chinkara or Indian gazelle is the State animal of Rajasthan.
- Geographic Range: Indian gazelles, Gazella bennettii, are primarily found in the northwestern region of India in the state of Rajasthan.
- Habitat: Dry deciduous forests, open woodlands, and dry areas such as sand dunes, semi-arid deserts, and arid valleys.
- Conservation Status:
- Gazella bennettii is considered a species of least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
- They are included in the CITES Appendix III.
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