UPSC Daily Current Affairs | One Liners 23-12-2024

One Liners 23-12-2024

Geography

Panama Canal

Panama Canal – It is a lock-type canal, opened in 1979.
Connects – The Atlantic and Pacific oceans across the Isthmus of Panama.
Owned and administered by – The Republic of Panama.
From its opening in 1914 until 1979, it was controlled solely by the United States, which built it.

Economy & Agriculture

Bio pesticides

They are living organisms which can intervene the life cycle of insect pests in such a way that the crop damage is minimized.
In India – Around 20 microorganisms are registered as biopesticides.
Examples – Bacillus thuringiensis, Trichoderma, Pseudomonas, Metarhizium, Beauveria.
Importance – For sustainable crop protection.

Kisan Kavach

A reusable protective suit designed to protect farmers from the harmful effects of pesticide exposure.
Kisan Kavach Protective Shield – It includes a full-body suit, mask, headshield, and gloves, offering comprehensive protection.
Developed by – BRIC-inStem in Bangalore, in collaboration with Sepio Health Pvt. Ltd.,

Environment & Disaster Management

Chilika Lake

Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon, is a Ramsar site spanning 64 km in length and 13.5 km in width.
Location – Near Satapada of Odisha, is connected to the Bay of Bengal via a shallow and narrow channel.
Biodiversity – It is habitat of the endangered Irrawaddy dolphins, frequently sighted in the Satapada region.

Unclassed forests

They are non-notified forests under government ownership, mainly belonging to revenue department or other departments such as railways or even forests.

Miscellaneous

The Order of Mubarak Al- Kabeer

The Prime Minister of India was recently conferred with the Order of Mubarak Al- Kabeer.
It is highest national award of Kuwait.

Bharat Ratna awards

It is the highest civilian award of the country, instituted in 1954.
Aim – To recognize exceptional service/performance of the highest order in any field.
Recommendations – Made by the Prime Minister to the President.
Nodal ministry – Ministry of Home Affairs.
Number of awards – Normally restricted to a maximum of 3 in a year, can be conferred posthumously.

The order of the Civilian Awards in India

Chaudhary Charan Singh Awards 2024

Honours – Outstanding achievements in agriculture, rural development, and journalism.

Kalam Ratna Award - Journalism

It was presented to Ms. Neerja Chowdhury for her dedication to insightful journalism.

Sewa Ratna Award

It was conferred upon Dr. Rajendra Singh, the “Waterman of India,” for his pioneering efforts in water conservation.