Brief Summary
This YouTube video by SSC Wallah provides a comprehensive overview of current affairs, covering topics from Ramsar sites in India to international sports events and key appointments. The lecture emphasizes the importance of concentration and staying updated with national and international news.
- Recent additions to Ramsar sites in India.
- Russia's development of a closed fuel cycle power system.
- Dubai's initiative to create a driverless transportation corridor.
- Key appointments and extensions in India, including the Attorney General.
- Discoveries of interconnected volcanoes in Greece.
- Updates on sports events like the Asia Cup and FIFA World Cup.
Introduction
The lecture begins with greetings and well wishes for students with exams, particularly those taking the IB exam. The instructor expresses joy over India's Asia Cup victory and encourages students to balance festival celebrations with their studies. The importance of concentration is highlighted, emphasizing that focus is essential to navigate life's challenges.
Ramsar Sites in India
The discussion starts with the addition of two new wetlands in Bihar to the list of Ramsar sites: Gokul and Udaipur. The Ramsar Convention, established in 1971 and implemented in 1972, aims to conserve wetlands worldwide. India joined the convention in 1982, and with the new additions, the total number of Ramsar sites in India has reached 93. Gokul, located in Buxar, is an oxbow lake fed by the Ganga River, while Udaipur, in West Champaran, is also an oxbow lake known for its birdlife and is fed by the Gandaki River. Asia has the most Ramsar sites, with India leading, while the UK has the most Ramsar sites globally. The first Ramsar site in India was Chilka Lake, and the largest is Sundarban.
News Interlude
Dinesh asks about India winning the Asia Cup and not taking the trophy.
Ramsar Sites in Bihar
Bihar already has Ramsar sites, including Kanwar Lake, an oxbow lake, and Nagi and Natki. The lecture then transitions to questions about Ramsar sites, such as the location of Chilka Lake (Orissa), the state with the most Ramsar sites (Tamil Nadu), and the largest Ramsar site area (Sundarban in West Bengal). The smallest Ramsar site is Renuka, and Keibul Lamjao National Park in Manipur is known for its floating national park. The Wild Ass Sanctuary in Gujarat is also mentioned.
UNESCO Recognition for Chhath Puja
Chhath Puja is expected to be included in the UNESCO list, with Prime Minister Modi announcing its addition.
Russia's Closed Fuel Cycle Power System
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia would have the world's first closed fuel cycle power system operational by 2030. This system aims to recycle 95% of nuclear waste into fuel, reducing the demand for uranium. The closed system ensures that all energy and waste are contained within the system, preventing external access. Uranium, particularly enriched uranium (92 U), is used in nuclear energy production. In India, uranium is found in Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand, with extraction primarily from the Jadugoda Mines, and uranium is referred to as "yellow cake."
Additional Information About Russia
The currency of Russia is the Ruble, and the Ural Mountains divide Europe and Asia. Moscow is the largest city in Russia by population. The deepest freshwater lake is Lake Baikal, and the Russian space agency is Roscosmos. The 2014 Winter Olympics were held in Sochi, located near the Black Sea.
BSNL's Indigenous 4G Network
Prime Minister Modi announced the launch of the Swadeshi 4G telecommunications initiative in collaboration with BSNL. This project aims to provide 4G service using indigenous technology, with approximately 98,000 towers installed. Companies like TCS, C-DOT, and Tejas Network are involved in building the BSNL network. Testing for 5G is underway in Ambala and Chandigarh, with the launch initiated from Osa.
Discovery of Natural Gas in Andaman Sea
Union Minister of Petroleum Hardeep Singh Puri announced the discovery of natural gas and crude oil in the Andaman Sea by Oil India Ltd. This discovery, part of the Deep Ocean Mission, is located in Sri Vijayapuram (Port Blair). The find has been named "Samudra Manthan," and it aims to reduce India's reliance on foreign oil and gas imports, which currently account for about 88% of the country's needs.
Dubai's Driverless Transportation Corridor
Dubai plans to build a 15 km driverless transportation corridor by 2026, featuring driverless metros, robot taxis, Roboto Buses, and robot delivery services. This initiative aims to advance technology and tourism in Dubai. The underwater metro in India is located in Kolkata. The UAE has also introduced golden and green visas. Dubai is also building the world's largest airport.
Additional Information About Transportation
The first train in India started running in 1853, and the longest railway platform is in Hubli, Karnataka. The fastest train in India is Namo Bharat (or Vande Bharat). The longest running train route is the Vivek Express, and the headquarters of Indian Railways is in Delhi. The largest railway zone is the Northern Railway Zone, and the Father of Indian Railways is Dalhousie. The cleanest railway junction is Jaipur Junction, and there are 18 railway zones in total.
Extension of Attorney General's Tenure
R Venkatramani's tenure as Attorney General has been extended for two years. The Attorney General is a constitutional post under Article 76, appointed and removed by the President. The Attorney General is the First Law Officer, providing legal advice to the Central Government. There is no fixed tenure or age limit, but the role typically aligns with Supreme Court judge guidelines. The Attorney General can participate in any house proceeding under Article 88 and has various privileges and rights under Article 105. The post was first created on January 28, 1950, with MC Stalwat as the first Attorney General. In September 2022, R Venkatramani replaced Vinoo Gopal. The Ministry of Law and Justice handles the extensions.
State Advocate General and Solicitor General
Each state has an Advocate General under Article 165, appointed by the Governor. Tushar Mehta is the Solicitor General of India, a post not defined in the Constitution.
Recent Appointments
Anish Dayal has been appointed as the Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA). Satish Rozcha has been appointed as Commissioner in Delhi Police. Manish Admiral has been appointed as the Commander of the Indian Naval Academy. Prince Arora has been appointed as the Controller General of Defence Accounts. Mr. Sanjay has been appointed as the Vice Chief of Naval Staff.
Discovery of Interconnected Volcanoes in Greece
Scientists have discovered that two dangerous volcanoes in Greece, Santorini and Colombo, are interconnected. Santorini and Colombo are underwater volcanoes in the Aegean Sea. The discovery was made after more than 1200 earthquakes, with magnetic proof found below the earth. Other underwater volcanoes are located in Hawaii and the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia. India has one active volcano, Barren Island, in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Additional Information About Volcanoes
The largest active volcano in the world is Mauna Loa in Hawaii. Mount Vesuvius is located in Italy and destroyed the city of Pompeii. The highest mountain is Ojos del Salado, and the Lighthouse of the Mediterranean is the Stromboli volcano. Indonesia has the most active volcanoes.
Indian Navy Training in Kenya
The Indian Navy's first training squad visited Mombasa, Kenya, a port city on the Indian Ocean. Nairobi is the capital of Kenya, and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is headquartered there. The Champion Award was recently given out. The equator line passes through Kenya, and Mount Kenya is located there. The Ewaso Ng'iro River is also found in Kenya. Three IAS officers (Rotates, Sujata, and Autumn) and an Indian Coast Guard ship (Sarathi) are in Kenya.
Passive Exercise and Ports
India organizes pass exercises with various countries. The lecture then lists different ports and their locations: Port of Rotterdam (Netherlands), Los Angeles (USA), Jebel Ali (UAE), Hong Kong (Hong Kong), Antwerp (Belgium), Hamburg (Germany), Busan (South Korea), and Colombo (Sri Lanka).
Asia Cup 2023
The Asia Cup is a cricket tournament featuring Asian teams, first organized in 1984 in Sharjah. It is typically held every two years. In 2023, Pakistan and Sri Lanka hosted the Asia Cup, with India winning. India has won the Asia Cup nine times. The final match of the Asia Cup was played in Dubai at the Dubai International Stadium, with India defeating Pakistan by five wickets. Team India did not receive the trophy due to the Asia Cricket Council chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, being kept waiting. Surya Kumar Yadav dedicated his match fee to the armed forces. The chairman of ICC is Jai Shah. Tilak was the man of the match, Abhishek Sharma scored the maximum runs (314), and Kuldeep Yadav took the maximum wickets (17).
FIFA World Cup 2026 Mascots
The mascots for the FIFA World Cup 2026 have been launched: Clutch (bald eagle representing the USA), Maple (maple leaf representing Canada), and Zayo (Jaguar representing Mexico). FIFA is an international organization that organizes football, with its headquarters in Zurich. The FIFA World Cup 2026 will have 48 teams and 104 matches, hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada. The opening match will be on June 11, 2026, and the final on July 19, 2026. The first FIFA World Cup was held in 1930 in Uruguay, which Uruguay won. In 2030, the World Cup will be organized within three continents: Africa, South America, and Europe. India's football rank is 99. The previous World Cup was in 2022 in Doha, won by Argentina.
Big Bash League (BBL)
R Ashwin has joined the Big Bash League (BBL), becoming the first Indian to join. The BBL is a T20 tournament organized by Australia. Ashwin has joined the Sydney team. His book is titled "I Have the Street."
One-Liner News
Mithun Manhas, an ex-Delhi cricketer, has been selected as the chair of BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India), which is headquartered in Mumbai. Sheetal Devi won a gold medal in the World Archery Championship.
Questions and Closing Remarks
The lecture concludes with questions about the Attorney General and Kenya. The instructor announces that changes will be made from October 1 to address the Hindi and English language clash. The class PDF and handwritten notes will be shared on Telegram (Current Affairs by Pratik). The next class will be at 11:00 AM on YouTube, with the topic being citizenship.
