Lakadong Turmeric
Padma Shri award winner Saioo is known as “Turmeric Trinity” because she made the Meghalaya Lakadong turmeric famous through her tireless work.
- Cultivation – In black alluvial soil (Lakadong, Meghalaya Jaintia Hills)
- Brought under the “One District One Product” scheme in West Jaintia Hills district.
- She has now planned to promote ‘Makhir’ ginger.
- Makhir is one of the 2 types of ginger popular in Meghalaya (other one being ‘Nadia’ ginger) having unique pungency and medicinal properties.
Partnership for Resilient and Inclusive Supply-chain Enhancement (RISE)
The launch event of the Partnership for Resilient and Inclusive Supply-chain Enhancement (RISE) was held in Marrakech, Morocco.
- An initiative of World Bank and G7 under Japan’s Presidency.
- A $40 million partnership project to diversify supply chains for clean energy products.
- Aim – To support low- and middle-income countries in playing bigger roles in the midstream (mineral processing and refining) and downstream (component manufacturing and assembly) in supply chains of clean energy products.
USS Gerald R Ford Aircraft Carrier
USA has deployed USS Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier to assist Israel in considering an attack by Hamas on Israel.
- World’s largest aircraft carrier and is nuclear-powered
- It can operate for 25 years without a refuel.
- Speed: Over 30 knots (56 kmph).
Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)
Union Cabinet has approved establishment of Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat).
- An autonomous body will benefit youth in the age group of 15-29 years, in line with the definition of ‘Youth’ in National Youth Policy.
- Objectives: Make it a whole Government platform for youth development and allow youth to become agents of community change.
- Benefit – Would help to increase Youth outreach efforts of the Department of Youth Affairs under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.