26th June, 2023 Current Affairs

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NATIONAL
Union Minister Parshottam Rupala launches NOC Approvals for New Drugs & Inoculation System

Union Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Parshottam Rupala launched NANDI (NOC Approvals for New Drugs & Inoculation System). The NANDI portal has been developed to pave the way to a resilient Animal Health Sector in India by streamlining and digitising the regulatory approval process.
It is also aimed to speed up the process to assess and examine the safety, efficacy, and essentiality of veterinary product proposals received in the Department. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Rupala termed the launching of the portal as a timely move. He said the NANDI will ensure seamless approval of vaccines.
The decision of launching the Mobile Veterinary Units and vaccinating all livestock in the country will bring a big change in the Animal Husbandry Sector.
The NANDI portal will help in achieving the goal of developing a global manufacturing hub for veterinary products in the country and stimulating research and development focused on improving Animal health.

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INTERNATIONAL
Greece’s centre-right leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis to be sworn in as Prime Minister

Greece’s centre-right leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis is to be sworn in as the Prime Minister today after winning a second term with a record-high margin. With 99.67 percent of the vote counted, Mitsotakis’ New Democracy party had 40.55 percent of the vote - more than twice the main opposition Syriza’s 17.84 percent. It was the largest margin of victory in half a century, and slightly expanded New Democracy's 20-percentage-point lead in the previous election five weeks before.
Held under a new electoral law that boosts the first party, yesterday’s vote gives New Democracy a comfortable majority of 158 seats in the 300-member Parliament, with Syriza getting 48.
Center-left PASOK elected 32 lawmakers and the Stalinist-rooted Communist Party 20. The remaining 42 seats will be shared between three far-right parties and one representing the far left.
Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou is set to formally hand over Mitsotakis, the mandate to form a government, after which he will be sworn in and announce his new Cabinet. 55 year old Mitsotakis, a Harvard graduate and former baker comes from one of Greece’s most prominent political families. His late father, Constantine Mitsotakis, served as the Prime Minister in the 1990s, his sister served as foreign minister and his nephew is the current mayor of Athens.

ENVIRONMENT
Blue Pansy (Junonia Orithya) declared Official Butterfly of J&K

The rich biodiversity of Jammu and Kashmir has received a significant boost with the official declaration of the Blue Pansy (Junonia Orithya) as the region’s official butterfly. The announcement, made by Dheeraj Gupta, Principal Secretary to the Government for the Department of Forest, Ecology, and Environment, marks a crucial step towards preserving and protecting the natural heritage of this picturesque region.
The Blue Pansy, known for its vibrant blue hues, is found in various parts of Southeast Asian countries, Australia, and Africa. With its territorial nature and stunning appearance, this butterfly captivates both enthusiasts and experts. The species is further distinguished by its remarkable adaptability, resulting in 26 local subspecies across its range.

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
IIT Kanpur Conducts Test Flight for Cloud Seeding

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) has recently undertaken a significant test flight with the aim of cloud seeding. Cloud seeding is a process that involves the introduction of various chemical agents into clouds to enhance the chances of precipitation.
The primary purpose of the test flight conducted by IIT Kanpur was to explore cloud seeding as a potential solution to combat dry conditions and air pollution. The technique involves modifying atmospheric conditions to encourage rainfall and improve air quality.
The test flight reached an approximate height of 5000 feet. It took off from the IIT Kanpur Flight Lab airstrip and safely returned after completing the test ride.

Chiral Bose-liquid State discovered

Emerging research in the field of quantum physics has brought forth the possibility of an entirely new state of matter called the chiral bose-liquid state. Unlike the familiar solid, liquid, and gas states, this state arises at extremely low temperatures approaching absolute zero.
Within the chiral bose-liquid state, electrons exhibit unique properties and behaviors. Electrons can be frozen into predictable patterns, making them highly organized and synchronized. Furthermore, their spin, a defining characteristic of subatomic particles, becomes resilient to changes in this state. These distinct features open up intriguing possibilities for future research and practical applications.

Published date : 26 Jun 2023 05:55PM