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International Criminal Court (ICC)

● Only permanent international criminal tribunal.

- Establishment : By the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.

- Mandate: Investigates and prosecutes individuals charged with the most serious crimes of international concern: genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and the crime of aggression.

- Headquarters: Hague, Netherlands.

- Membership: 124 nations .

● Notable non- members include the US, China, Russia, and India.

- Funding: Contributions from the States Parties and by voluntary contributions from governments, international organizations, individuals, corporations, and other entities.

- Judges: The court has eighteen judges, each from a different member country, elected to non-renewable nine-year terms.

- Presidency: 3 judges (the President and two Vice-Presidents) elected from among the judges.

Source : Indian Express

Travel & Tourism Development Index

● Evolved from a flagship series of the World Economic Forum, in production since 2007.

- Collaboration: With the University of Surrey, input from leading Travel & Tourism (T&T) stakeholder organizations, thought leaders, and data partners.

- Purpose: Measures factors and policies enabling sustainable and resilient development of the Travel & Tourism sector.

- India's Performance:

● Current Rank: 39th, the highest in South Asia and among other lower-middle-income economies.

● Previous Rank: 54th in the 2021 index.

● Score: On a scale of 1 to 7 (1 being the worst, 7 the best), India scored 4.25.

- Significance: Growing competitiveness in the global tourism landscape.

- Index Details

● Frequency: Biennial (every two years).
● Scope: Analyzed the travel and tourism sectors of 119 countries.

Source : Indian Express

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Heat Index

● It is a measure of how hot it feels when humidity is factored in along with the air temperature.

● Calculated using data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

- Indication of Discomfort: Used to guide people on additional measures to reduce discomfort due to high heat and humidity.

- Colour Codes for Experimental Heat Index:

● Green: < 35°C
● Yellow: 36-45°C
● Orange: 46-55°C
● Red: > 55°C

- Current Status: Implemented on an experimental basis across the entire country.

- Methodology: On Similar lines of National Weather Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), USA

Source : Hindustan Times

🔹1927: Delhi Proposals
Muslim leaders presented four proposals for Muslim demands in the draft constitution, including joint electorates and increased representation in legislative bodies.
These proposals were accepted by the Congress at the Madras session.

🔹1929: Delhi Manifesto
National leaders issued a manifesto demanding dominion status for India, Congress representation at the Round Table Conference, and a policy of conciliation.
Viceroy Irwin rejected these demands, leading to the call for Purna Swaraj (complete independence).

🔹1931: Delhi Pact (Gandhi-Irwin Pact)
Mahatma Gandhi and Lord Irwin signed an agreement before the second Round Table Conference.
The pact aimed to resolve the ongoing civil disobedience movement and pave the way for negotiations.

🔹1940: Delhi Chalo Movement
Subhas Chandra Bose coined the slogan "Delhi Chalo" to rally support for the freedom struggle.
Gandhi initiated a limited satyagraha against participating in World War II, with the plan to march towards Delhi if not arrested.

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Virupaksha Temple

- Deity: Lord Virupaksha, a form of Lord Shiva.

- Location: Hampi, Vijayanagara district, Karnataka.

● Situated on the southern bank of the Tungabhadra River.

- UNESCO Status: Part of the Group of Monuments at Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

- Origin : Dates back to the 7th century AD.

- Expansion: During the Vijayanagara Empire; also saw contributions from the Chalukya and Hoysala periods.

- Features:

● Inverted Pinhole Image: The temple's tower creates an inverted image on an inner wall, showcasing advanced understanding of optics.

● Smaller Shrines: Numerous within the complex.

● Facilities: Temple kitchen and administrative offices.

● Decorations: Sculptures of various Hindu gods adorn the gopurams.

● Rectilinear Light Theory: Utilized in construction.

● Fibonacci Sequence: Used in architectural patterns.

Source : Indian Express

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Golden Rice

● A genetically engineered variety of rice that contains beta carotene, a precursor to vitamin A, which gives the rice its distinctive yellow-orange color.

- Genetic Engineering: Ordinary rice does not naturally contain beta carotene in its grain.

- Beta Carotene Source: Same as that found in green leafy vegetables, yellow-colored vegetables, orange-colored fruits, and many vitamin supplements.

- Cultivation:

● Can be cultivated using the same practices as ordinary rice.

● It generally has the same yield and agronomic performance as regular rice.

- Nutritional and Economic Impact:

● Cost and Taste: Expected to cost and taste the same as regular rice.

● Vitamin A Deficiency (VAD): Golden Rice's beta carotene content is valuable in combating VAD.

● Vitamin A Benefits: Essential for growth, development, and maintaining the visual and immune systems.

● VAD Consequences: Can lead to weakened immunity, blindness, and even death if untreated.

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Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)

- Establishment : Under IRDAI Act 1999.

- Purpose: Overall supervision and development of the insurance sector in India.

- Objectives:

● Regulate the insurance industry to maintain fairness and financial soundness.

● Frame regulations to ensure clear and unambiguous operation of the industry.

- Head Office: Hyderabad.

- Responsibilities:

● Licensing and Registration: For insurance and reinsurance companies and intermediaries.

● Sets eligibility criteria, qualifications, and capital requirements for licenses in the insurance business.

- Entities Regulated by IRDAI:

● Life Insurance Companies: Both public and private sector.

● General Insurance Companies: Both public and private sector, including standalone health insurance companies.

● Re-Insurance Companies.

- Composition:10-member body: 1 Chairman,5 Full-time and 4 Part-time Members.

● All appointed by the Government of India.

Source : The Hindu

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