Your Daily 5 Current Affairs Compass

1. Himachal Pradesh declared a 'fully literate' state.

  - Significance: This makes Himachal Pradesh the fifth state/UT to achieve this status under   the ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) program. It is a major step in the country's education and development efforts.

   - Context: The literacy rate is measured by various surveys, including the Census and the Periodic Labour Force Survey. The national literacy rate in 2011 was 74%, and it had risen to 80.9% in 2023-24. Himachal Pradesh's achievement contributes to this national progress.

 High Value Points:

 -It joins a select group of states/UTs with this tag. The achievement is part of a larger national initiative, ULLAS.

-Himachal Pradesh is spread across valleys with many perennial rivers flowing through them. Agriculture, horticulture, hydropower, and tourism are important constituents of the state's economy.

-Himachal situated in the heart of the western Himalaya, identified as "Dev Bhumi" and is believed to be the abode of Gods and Goddesses.

-The temples considered to be "full of gold" are the Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) in Amritsar, known for its gold-plated structure, and the Vellore Golden Temple (Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple) in Tamil Nadu, which is covered with gold plates on its exterior and has gold-coated interiors and Vimanam. Other temples are also known for gold, such as the Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala, famous for its vast gold reserves rather than a gold structure.

2.  First Digital Census of India to be held in 2027.

   - Significance: This will be India's first fully digital census, modernizing the data collection process and improving accuracy.

   - Context: The new census will include the first-ever geotagging of buildings, a significant technological upgrade that will provide more precise demographic and geographic data.

 High Value Points

-The census will be entirely digital and feature the first-ever geotagging of buildings.

-First fully digital census with mobile app and online self-enumeration.

-This will be the country's first digital census, and the first in independent India to include an enumeration of castes as well.

-The slogan for the 2011 Census of India was "Our Census, Our Future". This motto emphasized the importance of the census for future planning and national development, connecting individual participation with collective progress.

3.  ISRO transfers Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) technology to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

   - Significance: This is a major step in commercializing India's space sector. It is the 100th technology transfer facilitated by IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre).

   - Context: HAL will gain the expertise to independently build SSLVs for both domestic and international markets, boosting India's capabilities in the global space industry.

  High Value Points 

-This is the 100th technology transfer by IN-SPACe. HAL will acquire full expertise within 24 months to build SSLVs.

-V.Narayanan (born 14 May 1964) is an Indian cryogenic engineer and rocket scientist who is serving as Chairman of ISRO and the Secretary of the Department of Space (DoS) since 14 January 2025.

-ISRO has successfully launched a total of 127 Indian satellites, including those from private operators and academic institutions, by December 31, 2023, with additional launches in 2024 and early 2025 bringing the number higher.

 4. Launch of the "Adi Sanskriti" initiative.

   - Significance: This new government program is designed to preserve and promote tribal art forms.

   - Context: The initiative focuses on revitalizing India's heritage by supporting the unique artistic traditions of tribal communities.

   High Value Points

- The program aims to preserve and promote tribal art forms. It focuses on India's knowledge and cultural legacy.

-It is envisioned as the world’s first Digital University to preserve and promote the culture and traditional knowledge of tribal communities.

-It functions as an online marketplace for the world to access products made by tribal artisans.

5.  Supreme Court of India adjourns bail pleas of Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid.

   -Significance: The Supreme Court's decision to adjourn the hearing to September 19 is a key development in a high-profile legal case related to the 2020 Delhi riots.

   - Context: Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid are activists whose bail pleas are part of the larger conspiracy case. The adjournment continues the legal proceedings.

  High Value Points

- The case is linked to the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy. The hearing was adjourned to September 19.

-Khalid was arrested in Sept 2020 and charged with criminal conspiracy, rioting, unlawful assembly as well as several other offences under the UAPA.

                               Youtube                  Instagram                Whatsapp