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One Liners 28-02-2025
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History, Art and Culture
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Jahan-e-Khusrau
It’s an international festival of Sufi music, poetry & dance held in Delhi.
- Festival Commemorates - Legacy of Amir Khusrau.
- Organized by - Rumi Foundation.
- Significance- It brings together artists from various parts of the world, fostering cultural exchange and promoting the spirit of Sufism.
- It has become a well-known cultural event.
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Geography
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Mount Fentale
Scientists recently observed extraordinary methane emissions from Mount Fentale, Ethiopia.
- Volcano type- Stratovolcano
- Emissions peaked at - 58 metric tonnes per hour. This is significantly higher than typical volcanic emissions, dominated by carbon dioxide Methane & sulphur dioxide.
- Methane is a - Potent greenhouse gas, 28 times more effective at trapping heat than carbon dioxide.
- Features of Stratovolcano type - Known for its steep, cone-shaped structure built up from layers of lava, ash, and rock.
- Summit Caldera - A large, bowl-shaped depression at the top, formed by past eruptions.
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Polity & Governance
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Delimitation
- Aims to - Fix the number of seats and defines constituency boundaries. It ensures proportional representation based on population.
- Articles- 82 , 170
- Determines - Reserved seats for SCs & ST.
- Delimitation Commission is - Established under an act of Parliament.
- Nature- It is a high powered body, and its orders cannot be challenged in court.
- The Election Commission assists in the process.
- Delimitation Commission Members - Retired SC judge serves as Chairperson.
- The Chief Election Commissioner or a nominated Election Commissioner is a member.
- State Election Commissioners of respective states.
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International Relations and Issues
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Golden Visa
US is set to reintroduce its EB-5 visa program as the “Gold Card” visa,
- Benefit- provides residency or citizenship in a foreign country.
- Achieved through - Substantial financial investments, unlocking long term - Residency, tax benefits, and business prospects.
- Investment Eligibility - Generally ranging from $200,000 to $5 million.
- Eligible investments - Encompass real estate, business capital, government bonds, and economic development funds, with potential minimum stay requirements.
- Example of - United Arab Emirates Golden Visa Offers a 10-year residency visa for a minimum investment of AED 2 million.
- Portugal's Investment Program - Requires a €500,000 investment in qualified funds or job creation, excluding real estate options.
- Program aims to boost the country's economy through diversified investments.
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Environment
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Chinese alligator, Alligator sinensis,
- IUCN Status- Critically endangered
- Native to - Eastern China.
- Facing threat due to - Human activities & limited public awareness.
- Habitat Range - Historically, it inhabited the middle and lower Yangtze and Yellow River basins' freshwater wetlands.
- Current Status - Today, only about 200 individuals remain in fragmented habitats within southeastern Anhui Province.
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Science
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National Science Day (NSD)
This event commemorates the 'Raman Effect' discovery by C.V Raman
- Discovered on - February 28, 1928.
- NSD Celebrated Since - February 28, 1987
- Theme of 2025 - Youth and Viksit Bharat
- Nodal Agency - National Council for Science & Technology Communication, under the Department of Science & Technology.
- Purpose to - Spread awareness about the importance of science in daily life.
- To encourage students and young people to pursue careers in science.
- To promote scientific temper and innovation.
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Why Mars is Red
- Mars' red hue - Due to ferrihydrite, not just dry-formed iron oxides.
- Old Beliefs - Previously, hematite, formed in dry conditions, was thought to cause Mars' red color.
- New research - Indicates a more complex, wetter past for the planet which had a water-rich history.
- Key Findings of the Study - Ferrihydrite better explains Mars' red dust than hematite.
- Ferrihydrite forms quickly in cool, wet environments.
- Suggests Mars had liquid water on its surface earlier than previously believed.
- Research included creating synthetic Martian dust in the lab to match spacecraft observations.
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National Geospatial Policy 2022
- Citizen focused initiative Using- Geospatial technology.
- Aims to - Bolster the geospatial sector for national development and economic growth.
- High-Resolution Mapping by 2030 - The policy targets high-resolution topographical surveys and mapping.
- It seeks a high-accuracy Digital Elevation Model (DEM) by 2030.
- Global Geospatial Vision - Positions India as a global leader in the geospatial domain. It aims to create a top-tier ecosystem for innovation.
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Miscellaneous
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National Institute of Design (NID) Ahmedabad's
- Establishment Year -1961
- Status - Autonomous Institute
- Governing Ministry - Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
- Core Mandate - Design Education and Awareness:
- To offer world-class design education.
- To promote design awareness for improving quality of life.
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9th National Summit in Puri
- Host- The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
- Showcase - Innovative public healthcare practices from States and Union Territories.
- Summit's Goal: The summit aims to promote knowledge sharing and strengthen India’s public healthcare system.
- It will foster collaboration and innovation for improved health outcomes.
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