[Newsbits] 1-8.10.2024: VSHORADS, National Agriculture Code (NAC) & more

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On October 2, 2024, an annular solar eclipse will occur, visible in parts of South America as a “ring of fire” with the Moon covering the Sun’s center. Partial views will be seen in North America and the Pacific Ocean, but not in India. Solar eclipses happen when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, and there are four types: total, annular, partial, and hybrid. These events occur two to five times a year, during a new moon, when the Moon’s orbit aligns perfectly with Earth and the Sun at certain points.

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/ Tourism Sector

India has launched the ‘Cruise Bharat Mission’ to boost cruise tourism, aiming to double passenger traffic by 2029. Inaugurated by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal in Mumbai, this mission includes a three-phase plan to improve cruise infrastructure, promote India as a cruise destination, and develop cruise tourism. It aims to increase sea cruise passengers from 0.5 million to 1 million and river cruise passengers to 1.5 million. With five key pillars—sustainability, technology, promotion, policies, and research—the mission will create 400,000 jobs and enhance India’s Blue Economy by transforming it into a global maritime tourism hub.

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KAZIND-2024, the 8th edition of the joint military exercise between India and Kazakhstan, began on 30th September 2024 in Auli, Uttarakhand, and will run until 13th October. This annual exercise, initiated in 2016, aims to enhance counter-terrorism coordination and interoperability between the two nations’ armies. Tactical drills, including joint command posts, combat free falls, and drone operations, are key components. The exercise strengthens defence cooperation and cultural ties while focusing on strategic interests in Central Asia. It also emphasizes peacekeeping, disaster relief, and the use of advanced military technology.

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The Ayush Medical Value Travel Summit 2024, led by renowned Ayurvedic expert Vaidya Devendra Triguna, aims to position India as a global hub for holistic healthcare. With the theme “Global Synergy in Ayush: Transforming Health and Wellness through Medical Value Travel,” the summit promotes traditional Indian medicine, including Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy. Organized by the Ministry of Ayush and the Ministry of Tourism, the event focuses on attracting international medical tourists seeking holistic wellness treatments. Vaidya Triguna’s efforts in spreading Ayurveda globally have significantly contributed to India’s rising influence in alternative healthcare.

Taiwan received its first shipment of U.S.-made Harpoon missile systems at Kaohsiung Port on September 27. This shipment is part of a 2020 defense deal between Taiwan and the U.S., aimed at bolstering Taiwan’s defenses amid regional tensions, particularly with China. The deal includes 400 missiles, 100 launch trucks, and radar systems, with full delivery expected by 2028. Harpoon missiles, designed in the 1970s, offer radar-guided precision to destroy ships, enhancing Taiwan’s military preparedness. The delivery strengthens Taiwan’s defense capabilities but may escalate tensions with China and the broader region.

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IIT Madras researchers, led by Professor Arunn Narasimhan and Dr. Lingam Gopal, have developed a new method using mild laser-induced convection to treat retinal conditions, such as diabetic retinopathy and retinal tears. This technique accelerates medication delivery to the retina, reducing the time from 12 hours (via natural diffusion) to just 12 minutes. The method, tested on a human eye model, does not harm eye tissues and offers a safer, more effective treatment option. This groundbreaking research, published in the Wiley Heat Transfer Journal, promises improved retinal care for millions in India.

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