1. Jiyo parsi Scheme

About jiyo parsi scheme:-

• Kiren ijuit is a unique central sector Schemes.

•Implemented by the ministry of minority Affairs for arresting the decline of parsi community.

•The Scheme was launched in 2013-2014.

•Objective:–

To reverse the declining trend of parsi population by adopting scientific protocol and structural interventions.

•why in news:-

The Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju launched the Jiyo Parsi Scheme portal, a Central Sector Scheme to arrest the population decline of the Parsi community in India.

• Emphasising on the rich heritage and culture of the community, the Minister said the Parsi population is decreasing and this needs to be addressed.
• The beneficiaries and applicants will be able to check the status of their application and will be able to receive the financial assistance online through Direct Benefit Transfer mode.

India Australia maritime security dialogue

• Emphasising on the rich heritage and culture of the community, the Minister said the Parsi population is decreasing and this needs to be addressed.
• The beneficiaries and applicants will be able to check the status of their application and will be able to receive the financial assistance online through Direct Benefit Transfer mode.

India Australia maritime security dialogue

1.The 6th India-Australia Maritime Security Dialogue was held in Canberra. The Indian delegation was led by Ms. Muanpuii Saiawi, Joint Secretary, Disarmament & International Security Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs and the Australian delegation was led by Ms.

Sarah Storey, First Assistant Secretary, South Asia & Central Asia Division, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Mr Bernard Philip, First Assistant Secretary, International Policy, Department of Defence.

• 2. The two sides conferred on ways to sustain a safe and secure maritime environment conducive for inclusive growth and global well being. They exchanged views on various topics of mutual interest, including the maritime security environment in the Indo-Pacific region, maritime domain awareness, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) coordination, regional and multilateral engagements and sustainable use of marine resources. This included cooperation in Search and Rescue (SAR), pollution response, blue economy and Port State control.
• 3.was agreed to hold the next round of the dialogue on a mutually convenient date in
• New Delhi.
• It Importance:-
• 1.Australia supports India’s indian pacific Ocean Initiative to ensure open and inclusive Development of indo pacific region.
• 2.Arrangement and manage Infrastructural and logistical support to india for indo pacific region.
• 3.Regional and multi lateral cooperation with eachother.
• 4.Enhance Comprehensive security Partnership With each other.

Israel partners with 11T Madras to establish ‘India – Israel Center of Water Technology’

Objective:-

To enhance water technology in india with help of israel technology and Sustainable water management system will be developed.

1 .The Government of Israel is partnering with India through thelndian Institute of Technology Madras(IIT Madras) to establish an ‘India – Israel Center of Water Technology’ (CoWT) in

Water Resources Management and Water Technologies at 11T Madras.

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2.A letter of Intent was signed at New Delhi on 9May 2023 by Mr. Manoj Joshi, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, 11T Madras and Mr. NaorGilon, Ambassador of Israel to India, in presence of Shri. S.

Jaishankarand Mr. Eli Cohen, Hon’ble External Affairs Ministers of India and Israel, respectively, in the presence of Prof. T. Pradeep, Institute Professor, 11T Madras.

3.1srael, a strategic partner to India, is a global leader in Integrated Water Resources Management. The MoHUA will collaborate with MASHAV, Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation, to establish this new centre, which will be located at 11T Madras.

4.A key objective of this new centre would be to ensure the implementation of Israel’s best technologies being practised in a tailor-made context for the Indian requirements and work on sustainable management solutions for the Indian water.the two Governments also intend to jointly identify specific projects relating to integrated water resources management, Urban water supply and non-revenue water, water and sewage recycling, 10T solution and online monitoring, water harvesting, smart data management and Al, among other areas, with the objective of demonstrating most advanced technologies in the field.

ISRO launches Earth Observation Satellite EOS-08

Objective:-

‘To enhance earth observation For Agricultural, mineral,disaster activities at micro level.

ISRO’s latest Earth Observation Satellite ‘EOS-08’ launched by the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)-D3 today at 9: 17 hrs from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Shriharikota.

•The primary objectives of the EOS-08 mission include designing and developing a microsatellite, creating payload instruments compatible with the microsatellite bus, and incorporating new technologies required for future operational satellites. •Built on the Microsat/IMS-1 bus, EOS-08 carries three payloads: Electro Optical Infrared Payload (EOIR), Global Navigation Satellite System-Reflectometry payload (GNSS-R), and SiC UV Dosimeter. The EOIR payload is designed to capture images in the Mid-Wave IR (MIR) and Long-Wave IR (LWIR) bands, both during the day and night, for applications such as

satellite-based surveillance, disaster monitoring, environmental monitoring, fire detection, volcanic activity observation, and industrial and power plant disaster.

•The satellite employs a miniaturized design in its Antenna Pointing Mechanisms, capable of achieving a rotational speed of 6 degrees per second and maintaining a pointing accuracy of degree. The miniaturized phased array antenna further enhances communication capabilities, while the flexible solar panel incorporates a foldable solar panel substrate, GFRP tube, and CFRP honeycomb rigid end panel, offering improved power generation and structural integrity. A pyrolytic graphite sheet diffuser plate, known for its high thermal conductivity of 350 W/mK, reduces mass and finds application in various satellite functions. Furthermore, the EOS-08 mission adopts a new method of integrating housekeeping panels using a hinge-based fixture, significantly reducing the duration of the Assembly, Integration, and Testing (AlT) phase. •The mission’s indigenization effort is evident in its solar cell fabrication processes and the use of a Nano-Star Sensor for Microsat Applications

Date- 16th August 2024

•Question: I-Faster economic growth requires increased share of the manufacturing sector in GDP, particularly of MSMEs. Comment on the present policies of the Government in this regard. (10Marks, 150 words)

•Answer: India has followed a unique growth trajectory,over the past two decades, the services sector grew rapidly without a manufacturing boom, unlike other countries where manufacturing growth precedes services.

The services sector’s contribution to GDP has risen from 45 percent to 55 percent while manufacturing has remained largely stagnant at 15 percent in 2017 and 17 percent in 2022.

The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play an important role in the manufacturing sector of the country.

••Question: I-Faster economic growth requires increased share of the manufacturing sector in GDP, particularly of MSMEs. Comment on the present policies of the Government in this regard. (10Marks, 150 words)

•Answer: India has followed a unique growth trajectory,over the past two decades, the services sector grew rapidly without a manufacturing boom, unlike other countries where manufacturing growth precedes services.

The services sector’s contribution to GDP has risen from 45 percent to 55 percent while manufacturing has remained largely stagnant at 15 percent in 2017 and 17 percent in 2022.

The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play an important role in the manufacturing sector of the country.

•Importance of the MSME sector for faster economic Growth:-

• contribute more than 29% to the GDP
• responsible for 50% of the country’s total exports.
• accountable for one-third of India’s manufacturing output.
• employ more than 11 crore people, and the aim is to grow this number to 15 crore in the coming years.
• A lower capital-output ratio which leads to a small investment offers a good growth rate.
• job opportunities in both urban and rural parts of the country, leading to inclusive and balanced growth. The Government has taken a number of recent initiatives to support MSMEs in the country which include the following:’Make in India’ initiative and the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan’: They have played a key role in promoting business and local manufacturing in the country, giving special thrust to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
• One district one product: The scheme would help Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) to produce and promote products that are unique in each district.
• Rs. 5 lakh crore Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) for business, including MSMEs.
• Access to Credit and handholding through Start Up India, Stand Up India and the MUDRA
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• Rs. 50,000 crore equity infusion through MSME Self-Reliant India Fund.
• New revised criteria for classification of MSMEs.
• Tenders for government procurement will no longer be open for global companies in projects worth up to Rs 200 crore. This will give push to domestic manufacturing units especially MSMEsLaunching of an online Portal “Champions” in June, 2020 to cover many aspects of e-governance including grievance redress and handholding of MSMEs.
• Inclusion of Retail and Wholesale trades as MSMEs w.e.f. 02nd July, 2021.
• Non-tax benefits extended for 3 years in case of an upward change in status of MSMEs.
• Roll out of Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) programme with an outlay of Rs. 6,000 crore over 5 years.
• Launch of Udyam Assist Platform (UAP) on 11.01.2023 to bring the Informal Micro Enterprises (IMEs) under the formal ambit for availing the benefit under Priority Sector Lending (PSL).
• Credit Linked Capital Subsidy and Technology Up-gradation Scheme (CLCS-TUS): One of the components under the schemes is Credit Linked Capital Subsidy (CLCS) under which capital subsidy up to Rs. 15 Lakh is provided to Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) for accessing modern technology.
• MSME Samadhaan Portal: Ease of filing application under Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development .
• •(MSMED) Act, 2006 which contains provisions of Delayed Payment to Micro and Small Enterprise (MSEs). The MSMEs play an important role in the growth story of India as it enters the Amrit Kaal phase.         They promote inclusive and balanced development and make India a global manufacturing hub. There is a need to focus on the implement Action and realising the outcomes.