‘One Health’ pilot project launched by Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying

07 April 2022
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‘One Health’ pilot project launched by Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying

The Government of India’s Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) has launched a pilot project in Uttarakhand to implement the One Health Framework through the One Health Support Unit.

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Key Points:

• The Unit’s main goal is to create a national One Health roadmap based on the lessons learned during the pilot project’s deployment.
• The implementation of the One Health Support Unit would be led by an inter-ministerial One Health committee chaired by the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India.

Important Takeaways for exam:

• Shri Atul Chaturvedi, Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying,Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India.
• Dr Praveen Malik, Animal Husbandry Commissioner, Government of India.

Sarhul Festival 2022 celebrated in Jharkhand

07 April 2022
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Sarhul Festival 2022 celebrated in Jharkhand

Sarhul is the festival of the New Year celebrated in the state of Jharkhand by the tribal communities as part of the local Sarna religion. It is celebrated in the Hindu month of Chaitra, three days after the appearance of the new moon. It is also a celebration of the beginning of spring. The word ”Sarhul” is connected with tree worship. It is a festival where nature is venerated. In the year 2022, it falls on 04 April, Monday.

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About the festival:

• Sarhul is celebrated by many tribes in Jharkhand, but most notably the Munda, Ho, and Oraon tribes. While nature veneration is an important aspect of the festival, there are also many cultural programmes that are enjoyed along with it.
• Among these many cultural events is“Baa Porob”, the festival of flowers and the worship of the Sal Tree as well as a special Sarhul dance.
• The festivities around Sarhul are made even more special with the many festive delicacies that are cooked and enjoyed, such as the rice dish called ”handia”’, a baked or dried fish dish called ”fish sukha”.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

• Chief Minister of Jharkhand: Hemant Soren; Governor: Ramesh Bais.

Chandrapur district of Maharashtra records third hottest place in the world

02 April 2022
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Chandrapur district of Maharashtra records third hottest place in the world

According to the El Dorado weather website, Chandrapur was the third hottest city in the world, with a maximum temperature of 43.2 degrees Celsius. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Nagpur was also the hottest city in Vidarbha, with a maximum temperature of 41.6 degrees Celsius, followed by Akola.

As per the El Dorado Weather, Kayes city of Mali is the hottest place on earth with 44.4 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, Segou of Mali is second in the list with 43.8 degrees Celsius whereas Chandrapur is third in the list.

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Key Points:

• The highest temperature in Nagpur has also surpassed 40 degrees. On Wednesday, the city’s maximum temperature was 41.1 degrees Celsius, about three degrees above usual.
• According to the projection from the Met Department, the city’s highest temperature will reach 42 degrees Celsius this week.
• There is currently no heatwave warning in effect for the city.
• On April 2, heatwaves are forecast in Chandrapur and Yavatmal.
• Citizens have been advised to exercise caution and keep as indoors as possible.

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