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One Liners 23-12-2024
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Geography
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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.
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Economy & Agriculture
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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.,
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Environment & Disaster Management
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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.
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Miscellaneous
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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
- Bharat Ratna
- Padma Vibhushan
- Padma Bhushan
- Padma Shri
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.
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