Daily Current Affairs
To the Point Notes
1: Bhagat Singh: A Martyr for India’s Freedom
- Early Life: Born in Lyallpur on September 27, 1907. Influenced by family’s patriotism and Ghadar Movement.
- Education and Nationalism: Studied at Dayanand Anglo-Vedic School and National College in Lahore. Rejected government-aided schools and marriage plans for India’s freedom.
- Associations: Member of Hindustan Republican Association and Naujawan Bharat Sabha.
- Legislative Assembly Bombing: Threw a bomb in Central Legislative Assembly on April 8, 1929, to protest oppressive Bills.
- Lahore Conspiracy Case: Arrested and sentenced to death for Saunders’ murder. Hanged on March 23, 1931, along with Rajguru and Sukhdev.
- Legacy: Embraced death fearlessly, chanting “Inquilab Zindabad.” Honored with the title “Shahid-e-Azam” (Greatest Martyr). Iconic song “Mera Rang De Basanti Chola.”
2: Jivitputrika Vrat (Jitiya Vrat) Festival
- Significance: Dedicated to children’s well-being and prosperity. Observed by mothers fasting and taking a holy dip.
- Region: Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Nepal (primarily)
- Duration: 3 days (7th-9th lunar day of Krishna-Paksha in Ashvin month)
- Celebration:
- Day 1 (Nahai-Khai): Purifying bath and nourishing meal for mothers.
- Day 2: Strict fasting ritual.
- Day 3 (Paaran): Breaking the fast with a meal.
Tragedy: Around 46 people drowned during the festival in 2024, highlighting safety concerns.
3: India Elected to GlobE Steering Committee
- GlobE Network: Global platform for anti-corruption law enforcement authorities, launched in 2021.
- Membership: 121 member countries, 219 member authorities.
- Objective: Sharing criminal intelligence, developing strategies, and combating corruption.
- Governance: Steering Committee with one chair, one vice-chair, and 13 members.
- India’s Role: Central authority for GloBE Network, with CBI and ED as member authorities.
- Key Achievements: Adopted two high-level principles for combating corruption during India’s G-20 Presidency.
4: Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA)
Overview
- Purpose: Collaborative platform for academia, industry, and government to create a comprehensive 6G ecosystem in India.
- Focus Areas: Research, development, and standardization of 6G technology.
Recent Developments
- High-Level Meeting: B6GA presented detailed action plans for 6G development in Bengaluru.
Bharat 6G Vision
- Unveiling: Launched by PM Narendra Modi in 2023.
- Goals: Aim to position India as a global leader in 6G design, development, and implementation by 2030.
- Core Principles:
- Affordability: Ensure cost-effective solutions.
- Sustainability: Promote environmentally friendly practices.
- Ubiquity: Aim for widespread access and connectivity.
Significance
- Global Leadership: Position India at the forefront of innovative telecom solutions that benefit society.
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