Aadharshila
- The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) has released the National Curriculum for Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) 2024 titled ‘Aadharshila’.
- About Aadharshila
- It is a detailed 48-week curriculum meant for learning in the age-group of three to six-year olds in anganwadis.
- It is aligned with the National Education Policy 2020.
- It will serve as a base for States to develop their own culturally appropriate curriculums.
- It is a detailed 48-week curriculum meant for learning in the age-group of three to six-year olds in anganwadis.
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- Early Childhood Care and Education
- Aadharshila
Ross Ice Shelf
- As per recent research, Antarctica’s Ross Ice Shelf makes sudden jumps twice a day.
- Ross Ice Shelf is a massive slab of ice about the size of France.
- A sudden jump occurs when two sections of ice press against each other (rubbing creates tension), just as tectonic plates on Earth cause earthquakes.
- Jumps might cause "icequakes" - seismic disturbances that occur within the ice. These icequakes can be harmful, especially to animals and explorers close.
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- Antarctica
- Ross Ice Shelf
Ethylene Oxide
- Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has ordered a recall of India’s Spice product due to the presence of ethylene oxide.
- About Ethylene Oxide:
- It is a colorless, flammable gas with a sweet odor.
- It is used to make other chemicals, including antifreeze, textiles, plastics,
detergents, and adhesives. - It is also used as a pesticide and sterilizing agent for medical equipment.
- Health Impact: Long-term exposure can result in irritation of the eyes, skin, and
respiratory passages and affects the nervous system. Also, it is carcinogenic to humans.
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- Ethylene Oxide
Pink Hydrogen
- Nuclear energy can be used for the generation of Pink Hydrogen.
- About Pink Hydrogen:
- It is generated through electrolysis powered by nuclear energy.
- It can also be referred to as purple hydrogen or red hydrogen.
- Also, the very high temperatures from nuclear reactors could be used in other hydrogen productions by producing steam for more efficient electrolysis or fossil gas-based steam methane reforming.
- Other key Hydrogen type: Green Hydrogen (from renewable energy); Blue Hydrogen (from natural gas), etc.
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- Nuclear power
- Pink Hydrogen
Exercise Poorvi Lehar
- Indian Navy conducted Exercise Poorvi Lehar on East Coast under the Operational Control of Eastern Naval Command.
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- Exercise Poorvi Lehar