10.06.23 Daily [Uttar Pradesh] UPPSC Current Affairs

In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modis motto of Har Ghar Aangan , the Yogi Government is gearing up to organise Yoga Week in Uttar Pradesh on a grand scale from June 15 to 21, on the occasion of the 9th International Yoga Day, which falls on June 21.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has issued directives regarding holding of mass Yoga sessions apart from other events across the state with the aim to take Yoga to every household of the state.

A detailed action plan has been formulated under which district-level committees have been formed in all districts of the state which will monitor the implementation of the action plan and provide necessary assistance in its execution.

As per the governments action plan, district magistrates will chair the district-level committees. The committees will also include the chief development officer, municipal commissioner, senior superintendent of Police, superintendent of police, chief medical officer, regional ayurvedic and unani officers, district homeopathic officer, district Education inspector, basic education officer, Sports officer, and representatives from non-governmental organisations as its members.

An array of events will also be held in technical institutions, agricultural universities, higher education institutions, medical institutions, and AYUSH universities across the state. A comprehensive programme is being developed in this regard and the government will allocate funds for it.

In a major move towards sustainability and carbon neutrality, the Authority of India (AAI) has taken a significant step by launching its groundbreaking publication, the “Sustainable Green Airports Mission.” This initiative aims to transform airports across India into environmentally friendly and energy-efficient hubs, setting new standards for the aviation Industry globally.

A recent initiative was taken up by the publication of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) on sustainability in the form of a booklet titled “Sustainable Green Airports Mission”, It was launched on World Environment Day by Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Minister of Civil Aviation.

In a significant achievement for Indias defense capabilities, the DEFENCE Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden pre-induction night launch of the new-generation ballistic missile Agni Prime. The test, held at the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha, showcased the missiles exceptional accuracy and reliability, meeting all objectives set for the trial.

The recent launch of Agni Prime marked the first pre-induction night launch following three successful developmental trials of the advanced ballistic missile. The flawless execution of these developmental trials demonstrated the systems superior accuracy and reliability, setting the stage for the latest test.

To capture vital flight data covering the entire trajectory of Agni Prime, an array of range instrumentation systems was deployed at strategic locations. These included radar, telemetry, and electro-optical tracking systems, strategically positioned on the island and two down-range ships. The comprehensive data collection facilitated a meticulous assessment of the missiles performance, further bolstering its credentials.

The cyclone is expected to bring heavy rains and strong winds to the West Coast of India. The heaviest rains are expected to fall in the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. The strong winds could cause power outages and damage to property. People in the affected areas are advised to take precautions and stay safe.

The name Biparjoy was given to the cyclone byBangladesh.The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) names tropical in alphabetical order according to the names submitted by member countries. Bangladesh submitted the name Biparjoy, which means Disaster in Bengali.

The five newly elected countries will join Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland as non-permanent members of the Council. They will take up seats currently occupied by Albania, Brazil, Gabon, Ghana and the United Arab Emirates when their two-year terms end on 31 December.

The Security Council is composed of 15 countries, five of which China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States are permanent members, granting them the right to veto any resolution or decision.

The 10 non-permanent members are elected by the General Assembly, which comprises all 193 UN Member States, and in line with geographical distribution by region.