Addapedia Odisha | Daily Current Affairs |11 November 2023 | Download PDF

• The 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is scheduled to be held in Goa from November 20 to 28, 2023. 
• The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, through National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), jointly with the State Government of Goa through its Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG), is organizing the festival. 

The festival will include: 

• An announcement by Union Minister Anurag Thakur that India’s media & entertainment industry is 5th largest globally, growing 20% annually.

Do you know?

• The theme for the festival is “Celebrate the Joy of Cinema.” 
• This theme highlights the immense happiness, excitement, and inspiration that cinema brings to people’s lives. 
• It aims to showcase the diversity and richness of Indian culture through the lens of cinema, arts, millets, textiles, and Indian scripts. Stills of several Indian Movies like Lunch Box, RRR, Manikarnika, Kantara, Tanhaji, can be seen on the poster. 
• The concept for the 54th International Film Festival of India poster revolves around a central motif of a peacock, surrounded by a captivating representation of iconic Indian cinema, arts, millets, textiles, and Indian scripts. 
• This visually striking composition captures the joy and magic of cinema and invites audiences to celebrate the diverse cultural heritage of India.
• IFFI this time introduces the “Best Web Series (OTT) Award.”

Key facts:

• Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award:Micheal Douglas 

Indian Panorama:

• This section of IFFI will highlight 25 feature films and 20 non-feature films from India. 
• The opening film in the feature section is the Malayalam film “Aattam,” while the non-feature section features “Andro Dreams” from Manipur.

Scientists have discovered a link between air pollution and Parkinson’s disease.

About:

• It is a progressive disorder that affects the nervous system and the parts of the body controlled by the nerves.
• Symptoms start slowly
• The risk of developing the disease increases with age.

Symptoms:

• Uncontrollable shaking and tremors
• Slowed movement
• Balance difficulties and eventual problems standing up
• Stiffness in limbs
• Speech changes
• Writing changes
• Loss of automatic movements

Causes:

• Genes
• Environmental triggers
• Presence of Lewy bodies: Clumps of specific substances within the brain cells are microscopic markers of Parkinsons’s disease. These are known as Lewy bodies.

Parkinson disease also have the following additional problems:

• Thinking difficulties
• Swallowing problems
• Depression and emotional changes
• Problems with chewing
• People also experience rapid eye movement sleep behaviour disorder, which involves acting out dreams.
• Bladder problems
• Constipation

Treatment:

• Currently there is no cure for Parkinson’s disease but medicines, surgical treatments and other therapies can relieve some symptoms.
• The main therapy for Parkinson’s is Levodopa-Nerve cells use levodopa to make dopamine to replenish the brain’s dwindling supply.

• It is an annual naval exercise which is aimed at developing a high degree of interoperability and joint operational skills through the conduct of a wide spectrum of maritime exercises between India and Bangladesh
• Indian Navy ships Kuthar, Kiltan and Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) Dornier participated in the exercise.
• INS Kuthar is an indigenously built guided-missile Corvette.
• INS Kiltan is an indigenously built anti-submarine Corvette.
• Both ships are part of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet based at Visakhapatnam.

1. National Family Health Survey (NFHS) is a large-scale, multiround survey conducted in a representative sample of households throughout India.
2. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has designated the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) Mumbai, as the nodal agency for providing coordination and technical guidance for the survey.
3. IIPS collaborates with a number of Field Organizations (FO) for survey implementation.
4. First National Family Health Survey (NFHS-1) was conducted in 1992-93.
5. Second National Family Health Survey (NFHS-2) was conducted in 1998-99
6. Third National Family Health Survey (NFHS-3) was carried out in 2005-2006
7. Fourth National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4) in 2014-2015
8. Fifth National Family Health Survey NFHS-5 has captured the data during 2019-20
9. Its survey depends upon 67 indicators like population & household survey, marriage & fertility, family planning, maternal & child health, vaccination, etc.

According to this survey:

– Malnutrition has worsened.

– Stunting has risen in 11 out of 18 states.

– Wasting increased in 14 states.

– Obesity increased

• NFHS-5 includes some new topics, such as preschool education, disability, access to a toilet facility, death registration, bathing practices during menstruation, and methods and reasons for abortion.

Odisha Regional Specific News

• • Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurates the International Convention on Millets in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
  • Emphasis on Odisha’s role as a pioneer in designing a people-centric millet mission.
• Millets are traditional grains, climate-resilient, and crucial for nutrition.

Key points

Inauguration and Vision:

• • CM Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the convention by planting a sapling.
  • The convention aims to create a global roadmap for millets.
• Odisha is the first state to organize such an international convention on millets.

Role of Millets:

• Millets are highlighted as traditional, climate-resilient, and nutritionally rich.
• The United Nations has declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets.

State Initiatives:

• Odisha Millets Mission launched in 2017, focusing on reviving millets.
• Increased direct benefit incentives and assured procurement of ragi.
• State government investing over Rs. 2500 Crore for farmer support.

Mission Shakti’s Role:

• Mission Shakti Women Self Help Groups play a vital role in the millet value chain.
• “Millet Shakti” brand showcases how millet-based enterprises improve livelihoods.

Awards and Recognition:

• Awards given to Sundergarh, Koraput, Rayagada, and Nuapada for best millet production districts.
• Felicitation of five millet farmers for exceptional success.

Do You Know?

• The United Nations declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets.
• Odisha is the first state to organize an international convention on millets.
• ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) has developed 125 varieties of 9 millets in the last 5 years.

• Swasti Singh secures the premier position in the 75km Mass Start Road Cycling event at the 37th National Games, adding another medal to Odisha’s tally.
• Odisha excels in various sports, including Kho-kho, SQAY Martial Art, and Lawn Bowls.

Key points

Cycling Success:

• Swasti Singh clinches gold in the 75km Mass Start Road Cycling event.
• This marks Odisha’s fourth cycling medal, adding to their three bronze medals.

Kho-kho Achievements:

• Odisha’s Women’s Kho-kho team secures a silver medal.
• Men’s Kho-kho team also wins a silver medal.
• Odisha’s undefeated streak in Kho-kho ends in the finals against Maharashtra, with the men’s and women’s teams defeated 26-72 and 40-46, respectively.

SQAY Martial Art:

• Kundha Maji from Odisha wins silver in SQAY Martial Art.
• Minati Sahoo and Dilafroz both secure bronze medals in their respective categories.

Lawn Bowls Success:

• Odisha excels in Lawn Bowls with bronze medals.
• Men’s Fours team and Men’s Singles team both secure bronze medals.

• Daringbadi, known as the ‘Kashmir of Odisha,’ experiences a surge in tourist arrivals with the onset of winter.
• The temperature has dropped significantly, creating a dry and favorable winter atmosphere.

Key points

• Nestled in the Eastern Ghats of Odisha, India, Daringbadi is a picturesque hill station that captivates visitors with its serene beauty and pleasant climate. Known as the “Kashmir of Odisha,” this charming destination is perched at an elevation of around 3,000 feet, offering a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

• The tribal-dominated Sundargarh district in Odisha has achieved significant recognition for its performance in millet cultivation. 
• Awards were presented during the two-day International Convention of Millets.

Key Points:

• Nuagaon in Sundargarh is acknowledged as the best performing block in the state.

• The World Skill Centre (WSC) is set to open a second campus in Mancheswar.
• The Skill Development and Technical Education (SDTE) department will provide nine new courses at the upcoming facility.
• The new campus aims to enhance skill development and technical education.
• The collaboration with ITEES indicates an international partnership for global skill development.
• The courses cover diverse fields, ranging from hospitality and healthcare to animation and aerospace.
• The initiative aligns with efforts to boost skill development in Odisha.

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