30-31-10-21 Daily-Karnataka-KPSC Current Affairs

After a central snub, the Karnataka government has resubmitted its interest to secure funds for developing the religious tourism centre ofChamundi Hillsin Mysuru under the Pilgrimage Rejuvenation And Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (Prashad) and suggested new tourism circuits under the Swadesh scheme of the Union Government.

At the recently concluded southern region tourism and cultural ministers conclave, central tourism minister G KishanReddyand state tourism minister Anand Singh found each other at opposite ends over the reasons for Karnataka not being accorded funds under the two tourism schemes for development of state circuits. While Reddy had termed it a failure of Karnataka to provide the report, Singh and the state tourism department had said it was a technical rejection.

With over Rs 100 crore of central government grants at stake, the schemes, if approved, are expected to help the Karnataka tourism sector, which is under distress due to the pandemic.

The department has proposed a Smart Heritage idea, which involves an interactive museum and interpretation centre narrating the HISTORY of Chamundi Hills and Mysuru with audio visual aid. The Narratorium will showcase the Wadiyars of Mysuru, souvenir collection stores and a childrens park with the theme ofMahishaandMahishasura Mardhini. It will also have interactive signages, smart parking and information and weather alert systems.

On the Swadesh scheme, the Karnataka government is waiting for the Centre to announce the Swadesh 2 programme under which it is likely to propose at least two to three new tourism circuits, including coastal, heritage and adventure Sports.

Under the Krishi Udan 2.0 scheme, cargo-related support will be built in of hilly, tribal, and northeast regions.

Such Infrastructure will help in supporting farmers in moving agricultural products.

The scheme has been started to channel the immense potential of <a href="https://exam.pscnotes.com/indian-<a href="https://exam.pscnotes.com/Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture“>Indian Agriculture with the logistical help of civil aviation to accomplish the goal of doubling farmers income.

It will also help in relieving the wastage of farm produce and enhance its value.

Krishi Udan

The central government launched the Krishi Udan scheme in September 2020.

The airport charges like parking charges & terminal Navigation landing charges are dismissed.

Charges are dismissed if the agricultural cargo is more than 50 per cent of the total chargeable weight carried.

Actor Rajinikanth was awarded the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 67th <a href="https://exam.pscnotes.com/national-film-Awards“>National Film Awards ceremony.

Highlights:

He was honoured for his contribution as an actor, producer and screenwriter.

He received the prestigious award from Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu for his marvellous contribution to Indian Cinema.

Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Instituted in 1969, the award is the highest recognition for an artist in Indian cinema.

The award was chosen by a jury consisting of five members: Asha Bhonsle, director Subhash Ghai, Mohanlal, Shankar Mahadevan and actor Biswajeet Chatterjee.

The Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2019 should’ve been proclaimed last year but was postponed because of the Covid-19 pandemic, as were the National Film Awards for 2019.

PM Narendra Modi has proposed an India-ASEAN start-up festival on 28 October.

Highlights:

This announcement was made at the “18th India-ASEAN Summit,” a virtual conference of ASEAN leaders.

On the occasion, the Prime Minister also urged for an early revision of the ASEAN-India (FTA) in goods, which India has been requesting for Indian companies to obtain better market access in the ASEAN area.

For India to solve the problem of non-tariff obstacles that Indian firms experience, ASEAN support for a revision of the FTA is critical.

The India-ASEAN start-up festival has been announced as part of India and ASEAN’s friendship year celebrations in 2022.

It was announced, emphasizing the significance of technology and innovation in the post-Cold War economic resurgence.

The National Unity Day is also known as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas was commemorated on 31 October.

Highlights:

Since 2014, India has celebrated Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, or National Unity Day, on October 31 to commemorate the birth anniversary of India’s Iron Man, .

This year celebrates the 146th birthday of the great statesman who was a key figure in India’s war for independence and later during the country’s integration.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was born in Nadiad, Gujarat, on October 31, 1875.

He served as India’s first Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister.

He was instrumental in bringing numerous Indian princely states together to form an Indian federation.
He was instrumental in persuading numerous princely nations to join the Indian Union at the time of independence.

He also put in a lot of effort as a social leader in the fight for India’s freedom.

Vallabhbhai Patel was given the title ‘Sardar’ by the Women of Bardoli, which means ‘chief or leader.’

The Statue of Unity at Kevadiya in the Narmada district of Gujarat was built in his honor.

Former Chief Scientist at CSIR-National Institute of (NIO), Dr Rajiv Nigam, has been selected for the 2022 Joseph A. Cushman Award.

Highlights

Dr Nigam, the first Indian to be chosen for the prestigious award, was elected for Excellence in Foraminiferal Research.

He has been chosen for his outstanding lifetime contributions to foraminifera, also known as microfossil research.

Dr Nigam will receive the award at the Cushman Reception during the 2022 Geological Society of America meeting in Denver, Colorado, USA, from 9-12 October 2022.

Dr Rajiv Nigam is the first Indian Citizen who was selected for this lifetime achievement award based on his outstanding research work on foraminifera (microfossil).