Teriya Episode 12 - Current Concepts

Introduction

• Hello friends, I am Suruchi, welcoming you to BPSC Gurukul One.
• Today we will look at Episode 12 of Teriya, which is important for the 7th BPSC Preliminary Exam.
• This is from June 16 to June 30, 2024.
• In the previous video, national, international, and Bihar-specific topics were discussed.

Current Concepts

• The purpose of current concepts is to make students aware of important news.
• If you don't have time to read the paper, these current concepts will help.

Global Gender Gap Report 2024

• India ranked 129th out of 146 countries.
• In 2024, the gender gap score of all countries is 68.5.
• Full equality will take 134 years.
• Iceland has been the most gender-equal country for 15 consecutive years.

Child Nutrition Report 2024

• Issued by UNICEF.
• In India, 40% of children are facing severe food deprivation.
• Increasing inequality, conflict, climate crisis, and unhealthy foods are main reasons.

Hydronet Project

• Announcement by the European Internal Agency to develop a satellite network in space.
• A 500% increase in data demand by 2030 is estimated.
• The phased launch of drones will be between 2027-29.

Nagastra (Man-portable Suicide Drone)

• Developed by the Indian Army.
• Can target enemy bases with GPS-guided precision.
• Uses over 75% indigenous materials.

World Fisheries and Aquaculture Report 2024

• India is the third largest fish-producing country.
• Global production is 22.2 million tons.

Prevention of Unfair Means in Public Examinations Bill 2024

• Effective from June 21.
• Up to 5 years imprisonment for fraud in government recruitment exams.

Russia-North Korea Agreement

• Pledge to assist each other in case of armed attack.
• Threat to South Korea and Japan.

Energy Transition Index

• India ranked 63rd out of 120.
• Was 67th last year.
• Sweden in top position.

Chenab Rail Bridge

• World's tallest railway bridge in Jammu and Kashmir.
• 359 meters tall and 1.3 km long.

India-Bangladesh Relations

• India's interest in the conservation of the Teesta River in Bangladesh.

US Congress Members Meeting with Dalai Lama

• China expressed displeasure.

Artificial Intelligence Readiness Index 2024

• India ranked 72nd.
• Top performers: Singapore, Denmark, USA.

Postal Act 2023

• Effective from June 28, 2024.

Global Livability Index 2024

• Assessment of 173 cities.
• Vienna, Copenhagen, Zurich at the top.

UNESCO Peace Summit

• Held in Switzerland.
• More than 80 countries participated.

US Declares Kenya as Major Non-NATO Ally

• Some benefits in security trade and cooperation.

Great Nicobar Project

• A plan worth Rs 72,000 crore.
• Multi-dimensional development plan.

Bihar's Demand for Special State Status

• 9.4 million poor families in the state.
• Need to obtain special category status.

Speaker of the Lok Sabha

• Appointment of the Pro-tem speaker.
• As per Article 94.

Conclusion

• This episode is based on various important current affairs.
• Helpful for students in exam preparation.

Notes Suggestions

• Note that these points should be read carefully and revised from time to time.
• If there are any questions, ask in the comment box.

Thank you.