UPSC Daily Current Affairs| One Liners 05-04-2025

One Liners 05-04-2025

History, Art and Culture

Gorkha Community

Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) convened a meeting to resolve issues related to the Gorkha community.

Gorkha Community – It is a group of ethnic communities of people who speak Nepali language, which is included in the 8^th schedule of the Indian Constitution.
Distribution – They are residents of Nepal and Indian states like Assam, Sikkim, West Bengal, Uttarakhand and other parts of the country.
Sub-castes:
- Bahuns (Brahmins), Chhetry, Bhujel, Tamang, Magar, Rai, Limbu, Gurung, Pradhan, etc.

New Chola Inscription

A new inscription pertaining to Rajaraja Chola, has been discovered recently.

Dicovered at – Somagiri hills at Melavalavu in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
Time period – It dated back around 1,000 CE.
Honorific title – The inscription begins with the title Raja Mummudichola, a unique salutation found in this region, known as the Pandya country.

Information – It mentions about capturing and ruling of the area by a military commander called Viranarana Pallavarayan.
Malaiyappa Sambu, who cut the steps on the rock to reach a ledge where a temple had been constructed.

Polity & Governance

New Website of Ministry of Jal Shakti

A new website of Ministry of Jal Shakti (Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation) was launched recently.

Objective – To align to cohesive digital ecosystem across all Ministries/Department.
It is in Digital Brand Identity Manual (DBIM) format.
DBIM – It acts as a style guide and outlines the visual, textual, and experiential elements necessary to bring harmonization to the digital platforms of the Government of India.
Significance – It is in full compliance with the latest DBIM and Guidelines for Indian Government Websites (GIGW) 3.0.
Features – Unified interface, consistent branding, technology standardization, digital excellence and accessibility.

Social Issues

Dharti Aaba TribePreneurs 2025

Recently, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) inaugurated Dharti Aaba TribePreneurs 2025.

Launched by – Ministry of Tribal Affairs
It is transforming tribal entrepreneurship, paving the way for self-reliant, sustainable, and innovative enterprises.
Objective – To emphasis Bhagwan Birsa Munda vision by creating sustainable opportunities for Scheduled Tribe (ST) entrepreneurs and startups.
To redefine the tribal startup landscape and contribute to a more inclusive and resilient economy.

Agriculture

Water Resource Census Application

Water Resource Census application was launched recently.

Launched by – Ministry of Jal Shakti.
Objective – To build a comprehensive and reliable database in the irrigation sector for effective planning and policymaking including water use efficiency, water budgeting etc.
To enhance data accuracy and reducing the time required for conduct of census.
Census schemes
- The 7^th Minor Irrigation Census
- 2^nd Census of Water Bodies
- 1^st Census of Springs
- 1^st Census of Major and Medium Irrigation Projects.

Reservoir Storage Monitoring System (RSMS) Portal

Web based Reservoir Storage Monitoring System (RSMS) Portal was launched recently.

Launched by – Ministry of Jal Shakti.
Aim – To monitor the live storage Capacity data of 161 important reservoirs of country.
Features – All required data analysis and generating maps, tables, graphs etc. including issuing the final bulletin shall be done automatically once the data is entered in the portal.
If required, general public can get information about the storage status of any reservoir and download the bulletin from the portal.

Environment

Cyphoderus Bihariensis

Scientists from Kolkata Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) discovered a new species of Collembola in Bihar.

Collembola – It is a soil-dwelling micro-arthropod.
Scientific name – Cyphoderus Bihariensis (named after the state ‘Bihar’ where it was found)
It belongs to the multidentati species group, marking the 1^st record of this group in the country.
Morphology – It has minute body size, lack of eyes, and the presence of a furcula (a jumping organ).

Science

Third Launch Pad (TLP)

Recently, the Union Cabinet approves the establishment of Third Launch Pad (TLP).

Location – Sriharikota.
It is expected to be completed within 4 years.
Need – Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV) is under development, which is about 90 m tall with a maximum lift-off mass of 1000 tonne.
Existing launch pads at Sriharikota is not designed to launch this class of vehicles.
Features – Foundation support & servicing requirements for future augmentation supports the launches of India’s Crewed Lunar mission.

Endometriosis

A recent study finds, traumatic experiences and genetics may increase endometriosis risk.

Endometriosis – It is a chronic and systemic inflammatory disease where uterine endometrial-like tissue grows outside the uterus.
Symptoms – Debilitating pelvic pain before and during menstruation, or during intercourse.
Causes – Infertility and digestive issues such as painful bowel movements.
Spread – Globally, it affects a staggering 10%-15% of female individuals of reproductive age.

Miscellaneous

Mundi-Cut Passport

Recently, it was found that ‘mundi-cut’ passports were used to illegally send people abroad from Mumbai.

It is a one of the fake passports, which is entirely forged and changed by an agent.
Mundi cut (photo change) Passport – A legitimate passport purchased from the original holder, where the photograph of original holder is replaced with photograph of illegal migrant.
The personal details remain same of the original holder.
It is considered as a safest way by the criminals for the illegal migration.