China’s giant dam on Brahmaputra:
- China has decided to build the world’s largest dam at a cost of 1 trillion yuan across the Brahmaputra River, which flows through its occupied Tibet.
- The dam is to be built in the valley where the Brahmaputra River meanders through the largest valley in the Himalayas and flows through Arunachal Pradesh and Assam into Bangladesh.
- The Brahmaputra River is one of the largest perennial rivers in Asia.
- The Brahmaputra River originates from the Chemayungdung Glacier, east of Lake Mansarovar in the Kailash Mountains.
- The river originates in the Kailash Mountains in Tibet as the ‘Tsang-Bo’, enters Arunachal Pradesh as the Siang, and then reaches the plains.
- In the plains, it is called the Digang.
- In Bangladesh, this river is called Jamuna.
- The Brahmaputra River, which is the lifeblood of Assam, is also a major asset for India’s development projects.
- The Brahmaputra River is known as the only “male” river in India.
- The Brahmaputra is also known as the ‘Red River’.
- The tributaries of the Brahmaputra River are:
- Subansiri River, Kameng River, Manas River, Sankosh River, Teesta River, Dibang River, Kopili River, Dudhnoi River, Siang River.
The country’s urban population will reach 600 million by 2036:
- It is reported that the country’s urban population will reach 600 million by 2036.
- The increasing urbanization in India is not only creating employment but also creating various problems and challenges.
- The gap in the internal structure is causing challenges such as increasing air pollution, increasing demand for housing, rising rents, and water shortages.
- People are moving towards cities for education and jobs.
- This information has been revealed by a study by Delhi-based Primus Partners.
- According to the study, the contribution of urban areas to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to be 75%.
Women’s courts at the village level:
- The central government is planning to expand women’s courts (Nari Adalats) to all states to resolve issues against women such as domestic violence and dowry harassment through negotiation.
- The women’s courts project, which is operating at the village panchayat level under the ‘Mission Shakti’ scheme, is currently in the pilot phase in Assam and Jammu and Kashmir.
- Under the National Nutrition Mission (Poshan Abhiyan), the central government organizes an annual program called Poshan Bhagwata to encourage women and children to consume healthy foods and ensure their nutrition.
February 12: Darwin Day
- February 12 is celebrated every year as Darwin Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of Charles Darwin, the father of evolutionary biology, in 1809.
February 12: National Productivity Day
- It is observed every year on February 12 to increase the culture of productivity in India.
Important Facts:
- The first International Artificial Intelligence Action Summit was held in Paris, the French capital.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Suposhit Panchayat Scheme on December 26 last year, which selects and awards 1,000 village panchayats that excel in nutrition and health improvement.
- The Investor Summit will be held in Bengaluru, Karnataka from February 12 to 14.
- Muthupettai Police Station, Tiruvarur district, has been selected as the best police station in Tamil Nadu.
- At the 38th National Games to be held in Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu won the gold medal in the men’s 400-meter relay race.