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IAS EXPRESS Daily Current Affairs : 02 July 2024 -- 1/451(ULTURET Nouka Baich Boat Race n ya News: As the south-west monsoon sets in, the traditional nouka baich boat races will soon begin in various rural areas of West Bengal....

IAS EXPRESS Daily Current Affairs : 02 July 2024 -- 1/451(ULTURET Nouka Baich Boat Race n ya News: As the south-west monsoon sets in, the traditional nouka baich boat races will soon begin in various rural areas of West Bengal. Traditional Significance: Nouka baich is a celebrated traditional boat race in West Bengal. Timing: These races typically take place in September, during the last yg weeks of the monsoons when the rivers are swollen. In some areas, the races continue into October and even November. Participation: While historically dominated by men, recent years have seen increased participation from women. Cultural Connection: In southern West Bengal, these races are often ox associated with the worship of Manasa, the Hindu goddess of snakes, who is widely revered by agrarian communities. pr @ ② Abhaya Mudra ESICARTICULTURE] News: Rahul Gandhi recently invoked the ‘abhayamudra’ in Parliament. What is the Abhaya Mudra? o The abhaya mudra, in the Buddhist context, is a significant hand gesture representing fearlessness, security, and compassion. n o It is one of the earliest and most widely recognized mudras found in the visual depictions of the Buddha. Origins of the Abhaya Mudra: ya o The term "mudra" in Sanskrit can mean a seal, mark, sign, or currency. o In Buddhism, it refers specifically to hand and arm gestures made during rituals or depicted in images of buddhas and other Buddhist figures. o The abhaya mudra emerged around the turn of the first millennium with the earliest physical depictions of the Buddha. yg Symbolism of the Abhaya Mudra: o The abhaya mudra is typically formed with the right hand raised to shoulder height, palm facing outward, and fingers pointing up. o This gesture conveys a sense of fearlessness, protection, and reassurance. o It is associated with the Buddha immediately after his Enlightenment, symbolizing ox the security, serenity, and compassion derived from Enlightenment. pr @ & SEBEX 2 GS- [SNT] News: India has taken a significant stride towards achieving self-reliance in defence with the development of SEBEX 2 which is more potent than Trinitrotoluene (TNT). Definition: SEBEX 2 is recognized as one of the most powerful non-nuclear explosives globally, leveraging a high-melting explosive (HMX) composition. n Composition and Lethality: o Explosives which are used in conventional or non-nuclear warheads are measured in TNT equivalence. ya o Normally, this ranges from 1.25 to 1.30 times the strength of TNT. o HEMEX, the explosive used in the warheads of Brahmos missiles, has 1.5 times TNT equivalence. o SEBEX 2, the formulation developed by Nagpur’s Solar Group has 2.01 equivalence, exceeds HEMEX. yg o This formulation makes it highly sought after for enhancing the firepower of bombs, artillery shells, and warheads without increasing their weight. Manufacture and Certification: o Manufactured by Economic Explosives Limited (EEL), Nagpur, a subsidiary of Solar Industries, ox SEBEX 2 is a product of India's Make in India initiative. o It has been rigorously evaluated, tested, and certified by the Indian Navy under its DefenceExport Promotion Scheme. pr @  4) Malayan Tigers 45-[EN] News: There are less than 150 Malayan tigers left in the wild. Definition: The Malayan tiger (Panthera tigris jacksoni), known as Harimau Malaya in Malay, is native to Peninsular Malaysia. Distribution: Found in southern and central parts of the Malay Peninsula, as well as southern n Thailand. Cultural Significance: The Malayan tiger is the national symbol of Malaysia. ya Behavior: The Malayan tiger is primarily solitary, except during the mating season from November to March. Threats: Major threats include habitat loss, poaching, destruction of biodiversity, deforestation, and urbanization, which continue to endanger the species. yg ox pr @ ⑤ Artificial Intelligence (AI) Washing GSITsnT] News: Tech companies and startups marketing themselves as using AI, but not doing so forms the basis of ‘AI washing’. What is AI Washing? n o AI washing involves companies exaggerating their integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in products or services to appear more advanced than they actually are. ya yg ox pr @ Want to prepare for UPSC CSE 2025? But confused? What book to follow? Should we make notes from NCERTs or not? ! Should we read all ncerts or selected ones? What’s the perfect source for economy? n Solution to your problems lie at ‘Jeet Nischay’ 1-on-1 Mentorship Programme. ya yg ox pr @ Visit the website for more details - https://www.proxygyan.com/jeet-nishchay-upsc-mentorship I