Daily Current Affairs and GK | 27 November 2024

Topic: Government Schemes and Initiatives

1. The continuation of the Atal Innovation Mission with a ₹2,750 crore budget till 2028 has been approved by the Union Cabinet.

• The flagship initiative, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), has been approved with an expanded scope of work and an allocated budget of ₹2,750 crore for the period up to March 31, 2028.
• AIM 2.0 is a step towards a Viksit Bharat aimed at expanding, strengthening, and deepening India's already vibrant innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
• India ranks 39th on the Global Innovation Index and is home to the third largest start-up ecosystem in the world.
• The continuation of AIM will directly contribute to the creation of better jobs, innovative products and high-impact services across sectors.
• AIM 2.0 is designed to strengthen India's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem by increasing inputs and improving the quality of outputs.
• Atal Innovation Mission (AIM):
  • It was launched in 2016.
  • It is a flagship initiative of NITI Aayog to promote innovation and entrepreneurship.
  • Atal Tinkering Labs is a major initiative under Atal Innovation Mission to promote a creative, innovative mindset in schools.

(Source: News on AIR)

Topic: Government Schemes and Initiatives

2. Nayi Chetna 3.0 campaign launched by Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

• On 25th November, the 3rd edition of the National Campaign against Gender-Based Violence ‘Nayi Chetna – Pehal Badlaav Ki’ launched by Union Minister for Rural Development, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, in New Delhi.
• The objectives of Nayi Chetna 3.0 are to raise awareness about gender-based violence, encourage communities to speak out, ensure access to support systems, and empower local institutions to act against violence.
• Mr Chauhan stressed that gender-based violence persists not only in rural areas but also in urban areas.
• He said that the Government will ensure that through our coordinated efforts every woman can live her life with dignity, respect and self-confidence.
• 227 new Gender Resource Centres (GRCs) in 13 states were also inaugurated by Mr Chouhan.
• These centres provide a safe space for victims of gender-based violence to obtain information, report incidents and access legal aid.
• Each GRC serves as a vital link in a support network, where victims can feel validated and empowered to express their experiences.
• Union Minister Smt. Annapurna Devi launched the #AbKoiBehanAhi campaign at the launch of New Chetna 3.0 highlighting the need for collective action against Gender Based Violence (GBV).
• This one-month campaign is being organized by Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana—National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) under the Ministry of Rural Development.
• It will run across all Indian states and union territories till 23 December 2024.

Topic: MoUs /Agreements

3. India signed the final Act of the Riyadh Design Law Treaty.

• After two decades of negotiations, the member states of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) adopted the landmark Design Law Treaty (DLT).
• India signed the Final Act of the Riyadh Design Law Treaty. By signing this treaty, India builds on its progress and reaffirms its commitment to fostering inclusive growth.
• The treaty seeks to harmonize the procedural frameworks for industrial design protection, improving the efficiency and accessibility of registration processes across multiple jurisdictions.
• It will now be easier, faster and more affordable for designers the world over to protect their work both at home and abroad.
• This treaty introduces a standardised framework for industrial design registration.
• It will significantly reduce procedural complexities and the administrative burden for applicants.
• Under this treaty, there is now a mechanism to restore rights in case of lapses which will ensure that applicants can recover lost opportunities.

Topic: Banking System

4. IndusInd Bank has collaborated with UNICEF for strengthening climate resilience in five districts.

• Collaboration aims to improve disaster preparedness, government policies and implement climate-responsive systems.
• The names of five districts are Dharashiv (Maharashtra), Begusarai (Bihar), Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu), Baran (Rajasthan) and Bahraich (Uttar Pradesh).
• It is part of IndusInd Bank’s Holistic Rural Development program (Climate Action section) in Aspirational Districts.
• District-level disaster risk reduction programs will be promoted by the bank in collaboration with UNICEF.
• The CSR Trust for SDGs in India (CTSI) will oversee the program.
• IIT Gandhinagar will create a monitoring and early warning system.
• The Gorakhpur Environment Action Group will focus on training and capacity building for local officials.