Today's Brief 31/10/2024

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IE Analysis: https://youtu.be/XuUaPccoN5A?si=GoUu8-LkXhHqZkcm

1 .National Unity Day: is celebrated in India on October 31st each year. It commemorates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a pivotal figure in India's struggle for independence and the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of India.

 Rashtriya Ekta Diwas

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, often called the "Iron Man of India," was a key figure in India's struggle for independence and its subsequent unification. Here's a brief overview of his life and contributions:

Early Life and Career:

• Born on October 31, 1875, in Nadiad, Gujarat, India.

• Studied law and became a successful lawyer.

• Joined the Indian National Congress in 1917.

Role in the Indian Independence Movement:

• Led numerous non-violent civil disobedience movements against British rule, including the Kheda Satyagraha (1918) and the Bardoli Satyagraha (1928).

• Played a crucial role in the Salt March (1930).

• Imprisoned multiple times by the British for his activism.

Unification of India:

• After India's independence in 1947, Patel became the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister.

• Instrumental in the integration of over 500 princely states into the Indian Union through diplomacy and, when necessary, firm action.

• His efforts in unifying India are often compared to the unification of Italy by Giuseppe Garibaldi.

2 .National Ayurveda Day is celebrated annually on Dhanwantari Jayanti, which falls on Dhanteras. This year, it was observed on October 29, 2024.

The day aims to promote awareness about Ayurveda, an ancient Indian system of medicine that focuses on holistic well-being. It highlights the importance of Ayurvedic principles, medicinal herbs, and lifestyle practices.

3 .The Empowered Committee for Animal Health (ECAH): Set up under the aegis of the Office of Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, The Empowered Committee for Animal Health (ECAH) is chaired by the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA), Government of India and vice-chaired by the Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD).

This Committee brings together various animal health experts to collaborate on achieving the completion of its goals.

The members represented on the committee include experts from Central Drug Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Veterinary Council of India (VCI), and prominent academics from notable veterinary institutes and industry.

ECAH is focused on creating resilient, farmer-centric animal health systems in India and bring forth changes to ensure the long-term success of India’s livestock sector by - 

● Acting as a think tank to provide inputs on animal health programmes of national importance

● Streamlining and improving the process of regulatory approval to protect public, animal health, and the environment by examining the safety, efficacy, and quality of veterinary products

● Overseeing and supporting programmes/initiatives to drive uptake of innovative practices in the Indian animal health sector

● Assessing the threat of and offering guidance on emerging animal diseases that have epidemic/pandemic potential 

4 .INDIAB: is an acronym for the Indian Council of Medical Research-India Diabetes Study. It was a large-scale epidemiological study conducted to assess the prevalence of diabetes and its risk factors across India.

Objectives of the ICMR–INDIAB Study

The primary objectives of the study are to determine the prevalence of diabetes mellitus and prediabetes in India by estimating the state-wise prevalence of the same and to compare the prevalence rates in urban and rural areas across the country.

The additional objectives of the study are to determine the prevalence of hypertension, dyslipidemia, and coronary artery disease (CAD) among subjects with and without diabetes and to assess the level of diabetes control among self-reported diabetic subjects.

4. DANA : a weather phenomenon characterized by the collision of cold and warm air masses, has caused devastating flash floods in Spain, resulting in significant loss of life.

This phenomenon, often referred to as "gota fria" or "cold drop," is becoming increasingly frequent due to climate change.

The warm Mediterranean waters contribute to the rapid rise of hot air, forming dense, water-laden clouds that can remain stationary for extended periods, intensifying their destructive potential.

Experts warn of an increase in such extreme weather events in the future, emphasizing the urgent need for effective early warning systems and public awareness campaigns to mitigate the risks associated with flash floods.