Current Affairs March 2023
For the first time the Indian
Government is celebrating the birth anniversary of Banjara community
leader Santh Sevalal Maharaj on a national scale. The yearlong
celebrations are being organized under the aegis of Azadi ka Amrit
Mahotsav.
Santh Sevalal Maharaj is the spiritual & religious leader of Banjara
Community. This year his 284th birth anniversary is being
celebrated.
About Sevalal Maharaj
- Santh Sevalal Maharaj was born on 15 February
1739 at Surgondankoppa in Shivamogga district of
Karnataka.
- He is considered a social reformer and spiritual
teacher of the Banjara community.
- His final resting place or Samadhi is situated at
Pohradevi in Maharashtra’s Washim district, also known as Banjara Kashi.
Key Takeaways
- Santh Sevalal Maharaj was
born on 15 February 1739 at Surgondankoppa in Shivamogga district
of Karnataka.
- He is considered a social reformer and spiritual
teacher of the Banjara community.
- The Banjara community has a population of around 10 to
12 crore across the country.
- The Samadhi Sthal of Saint Sewalal Ji is situated
in Manora Taluka of Washim District of Maharashtra at Pohradevi which
is also known as Banjara Kashi.
- Sant Sevalal died at the age of 33 in
Maharashtra.
- Today he is revered as a spiritual guru and social
reformer by the Banjara community
- The Banjaras are included in the Scheduled Castes
category in some states.
- Sant Sevalal's mastery in Ayurveda and Naturopathy was
phenomenal. This helped him to dispel and eradicate myths and
superstitions prevalent in the tribal communities and bring about reforms
in their way of life.
National Science Day was observed on February 28, 2023. 'Global Science for Global Wellbeing' is the theme of this year National Science Day The theme highlights the need for a coordinated, global approach to scientific research and innovation.
National Science Day
or Rashtriya Vigyan Divas is a famous annual event in India, celebrated on
February 28th to commemorate the world famous discovery by Indian physicist Sir
C. V. Raman. The discovery popularly known as Raman Effect ( a phenomenon in
spectroscopy) was made on February 28th in 1928. It was for this discovery that
C.V. Raman was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1930.
Key Takeaways
- National Science Day or Rashtriya Vigyan Divas is a
famous annual event in India
- It is celebrated on February 28th to commemorate the
world famous discovery by Indian physicist Sir C. V. Raman.
- The discovery popularly known as Raman Effect ( a phenomenon
in spectroscopy) was made on February 28th in 1928.
- C.V. Raman was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1930
- Global Science for Global Wellbeing theme has been
chosen for the purpose of raising public appreciation of the scientific
issues in global context which is having a bearing upon global wellbeing.
- In 1986, the National Council for Science and
Technology Communication (NCSTC) asked the Government of India to declare
February 28 as National Science Day.
- Since 1987, India has been celebrating this day as
National Science Day to pay tribute to the great scientist.
- This year’s theme highlights India’s emerging global
role and rising visibility in the international arena.
Objectives of
Celebrating National Science Day
Following are the
objectives of celebrating National Science Day:
National Science Day
is celebrated
- to spread a message about the importance of science
used in the daily life of the people.
- to display all the activities, efforts and achievements
in the field of science for human welfare.
- to discuss all the issues and implement new
technologies for the development in the field of science.
- to give an opportunity to the scientific minded
citizens in India.
- to encourage the people as well as popularize science
and technology.
World Wildlife Day is celebrated on March 3 by the United Nations. The main objective of this international day is to celebrate and raise awareness of world’s wild flora and fauna.
World Wildlife Day
commemorates the day of signature of the Convention on International Trade in
Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in 1973. The theme for 2023
for World Wildlife Day is "Partnerships for Wildlife Conservation".
3 March 2023 is also a
very special date because this year CITES is celebrating its 50th
anniversary.
Convention on
International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora was adopted
on March 3, 1973. Under this multilateral treaty, an agreement was written to
limit the amount of rare animals and plants traded across the world.
The main objective of
CITES is to make sure trade didn't lead to making animals and plants endangered
or extinct.
CITES was drafted as a
result of a resolution adopted in 1963 at a meeting of members of the
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
About World Wildlife
Day
World Wildlife Day is a celebration of our wild animals and plants. One in
eight of all wildlife species is threatened with extinction .Animal populations
are declining at unprecedented rates. It is a global crisis.
In 2013 the United
Nations General Assembly (UNGA) had proclaimed 3 March as UN World Wildlife
Day.
Why March 3
3 March is the day of
signature of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of
Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in 1973.
The CITES Secretariat
is administered by UNEP (The United Nations Environment Programme) and is
located at Geneva, Switzerland.
In accordance with
this convention, UN agencies, private sector organizations, philanthropies and
non-governmental organizations must keep working for conservation, the
sustainable use of wildlife and in the fight against illegal trade and the
depletion of wildlife.
Key Takeaways
- United Nations organises World Wildlife Day.
- World Wildlife Day takes place every year on 3 March.
This year, the theme is “Partnerships for wildlife conservation ".
This year’s theme will provide the opportunity to honour the people who
are making a difference.
- In 1973, the Convention on International Trade in
Endangered Species was signed. It is a multilateral treaty.
- 3 March 2023 is also a very special date because
because this year CITES is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
- Today, this Convention grants varying degrees of
protection to more than 37,000 species of animals and plants
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