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On December 21, 2021, first batch of Indigenous Armoured Engineer Reconnaissance vehicles were inducted into the Indian Army.
Key Points
Significance of the vehicle
The vehicle is capable to carry out reconnaissance of water obstacles and boggy patches to execute engineering tasks with capabilities of carrying out reconnaissance & provide updates in real time to force commanders. It will help in enhancing existing “engineer reconnaissance capabilities of Indian Army. Vehicles would be a major game-changer in support of mechanised operations in any of the future conflicts.
Armoured Engineer Reconnaissance vehicles (AERV)
The AERV has been developed by modifying the amphibious infantry fighting vehicle called BMP-II. The vehicle has been designed to meet tactical and combat requirements of military engineers who are carrying out terrestrial and under-water surveys in difficult terrains. It will primarily be used for the construction of assault bridges in desert, flat and riverine areas for offensive as well as defensive operations. The revolving town, turret, has been replaced with a laser range finder and other electronic equipment. It also comprises of ‘equipment measuring water currents & soil densities’ which are required for engineering columns for constructing bridges.
Karnataka Government has announced to give 1 per cent reservation to transgenders in Police.
Karnataka State Police
Police in Karnataka were called by different names in different regions such as Thoti, Talwar, Kattubidi, Umbalidhar, Neeraganti etc. The foundation for current police set up was laid after the appointment of first Inspector General of Police in the state.
On December 20, 2021, Delhi Cabinet approved to set up Delhi Teachers’ University.
Highlights
Delhi Teachers University
Delhi Teachers’ University will be a public university. It will be dedicated to prepare excellent quality teachers for Delhi across different school stages. Students from university will also be attached with Delhi government schools for entire duration of the course, to get hands-on experience. It will help students in receiving excellent practical knowledge in addition to theoretical knowledge.
A 66-million-year-old dinosaur embryo was discovered in Ganzhou in southern China.
About Oviraptorosaurs
Oviraptorosaurs means “egg thief lizards”. They were feathered dinosaurs, which lived-in present-day Asia and North America during Late Cretaceous period, some 100 million to 66 million years ago. They are distinct for their short, beaked, parrot-like skulls.
About Baby Yingliang
Baby Yingliang measures 27cm long from head to tail. It is resting inside a 6.7-inch-long egg at Yingliang Stone Nature History Museum in China. This egg was first uncovered in 2000 and put into storage for 10 years.
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) published its report on “Rule Violations”, recently.
Key Findings of the report
Global Scenario
Worldwide, Russia has topped the list with 167 ADRVs. Russia is followed by Italy with 157 ADRVs. Brazil with 78 ADRVs is at fourth position and Iran with 70 ADRVs is at fifth position.
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology notified a semiconductor policy in order to boost the electronics manufacturing ecosystem in India.
Government’s financial support
Government’s infrastructure support
Sports Minister, Anurag Thakur, introduced “Anti-Doping Bill” on December 17, 2021 in Lok Sabha.
Key Points of the bill
Power to NADA
NASA is all set to launch its much-awaited next-generation space telescope mission named “James Webb Space Telescope Mission”, as and when weather is clear. It will be launched on Ariane 5 rocket, operated by Arianespace.
About James Webb Space Telescope (JWST or Webb)
JWST has been in the works for decades. It has been jointly developed by NASA, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and the European Space Agency (ESA). As NASA’s flagship astrophysics mission, it is planned to succeed the Hubble Space Telescope. It will be launched around December 25, 2021 during Ariane flight VA256. The primary mirror of JWST that is, Optical Telescope Element, comprises of 18 hexagonal mirror segments. These segments are made up of gold-plated beryllium.
Purpose of the Mission
JWST mission will provide improved infrared resolution and sensitivity as compared to Hubble Space Telescope. It will enable a broad range of investigations in the fields of astronomy & cosmology, including observation of some of most distant events and objects in space, like formation of the first galaxies and detailed atmospheric characteristics of potentially habitable exoplanets.
On December 20, 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved world’s first injectable medication for reducing the risk of acquiring HIV.
About Apretude
NITI Aayog and United Nations World Food Programme (UN WFP) have agreed to diversify the food basket. Both the organisation signed a Statement of Intent on December 20, 2021.
National Year of Millets
Government of India had observed 2018 as a year of millets, to encourage and promote the millet production. GoI also spearheaded the resolution of UNGA, for declaring 2023 as International Year of Millets.
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