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<p>Let's check this news about (CCTNS System) Then, we will move ahead.</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1736769300766-0"><strong>All Police Station linked to CCTNS System</strong></h2>

<p>The Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems(CCTNS), a centralised online platform has linked all 17,130 police stations across India. The CCTNS System allows police across the country to file First Information Report, Chargesheets and Investigation reports. It was launched in 2009 as a part of the National e-governance Plan and it aims to establish comprehensive and integrated system to enhance efficiency and transparency of police operations. </p>

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[Image Source: Mint]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1736769300779-1"><strong>National 100 day screening drive of Tuberculosis</strong></h2>

<p>More than 6200 Tuberculosis cases were detected in the first week of the launch of the 100-day Tuberculosis (TB) campaign. The campaign was launched by Union Health Minister JP Nadda in Panchkula and it aims to screen Tuberculosis patients from 347 high risk districts of the country. Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium Tuberculosis that spreads from person to person through air.</p>

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[Image Source: India Today]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1736769300780-2"><strong>Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary to be new house for cheetah</strong></h2>

<p>The Madhya Pradesh Wildlife Department along with Wildlife Institute of India(WII) plans to introduce cheetahs in the Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary, spread over 2500 sq km of Landscape. The Sanctuary is a mix of grasslands, dry deciduous forest and riverine evergreen patches. The action plan to introduce cheetahs is devised by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA). The area supports an Adequate Prey base with chinkara populations reaching 7.4 individuals/sq m and Nilgai at 4.4 individuals/sq km.</p>

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[Image Source: India Today]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1736769300780-3"><strong>Climate Change altering Himalayan Tree Landscape</strong></h2>

<p>As per a new research carried out in Nepal's Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, Climate change is hampering Himalayan Tree Landscape. The research states that drought resistant fir trees are replacing Birch trees. Himalayan Birch Tree is a deciduous broadleaved Species that is widely distributed in the altitudinal range from 3100 to 3800 m. The tree is native to Western Himalayas and has a high freezing tolerance potential.</p>

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[Image Source: Mint]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1736769300781-4"><strong>Ganges River Dolphin tagged for the first time</strong></h2>

<p>A team of wildlife conservationists have successfully conducted the first ever Ganges River Dolphin Tagging in Assam. The initiative was implemented by Wildlife Institute of India in collaboration with Assam Forest Department and Aaranyak. Ganges River Dolphin is a freshwater species and is mainly found in Ganges-Brahmputra-Meghna and Karnaphuli-Sangu river system of Nepal, India and Bangladesh. It is also known as Blind Dolphin, Ganges Susu, Hihu etc. It's IUCN conservation status is Endangered.</p>

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[Image Source: India Today]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1736769300781-5"><strong>Kisan Kavach</strong></h2>

<p>The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Shri Jitendra Singh recently launched Kisan Kavach. It is a first of its kind anti-pesticide bodysuit that is designed to protect farmers from harmful effects of pesticide exposure. The kavach is developed by the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC-inStem), Bangalore in collaboration with Sepio Health Pvt Ltd.</p>

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[Image Source: PIB]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1736769300781-6"><strong>Arctic Tundra as a Carbon Source</strong></h2>

<p>As per a new analysis in the Arctic Report Card by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Arctic Tundra has transitioned from a Carbon Sink to a Carbon Emitter. The Arctic Tundra is a treeless biome characterised by cold, dry and rocky terrain. The main reasons behind the dramatic transformation of this Arctic ecosystem are said to be increased Wildfires and unusually high temperatures. </p>

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[Image Source: Wikipedia]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1736769300782-7"><strong>Cyclone Chido</strong></h2>

<p>Cyclone Chido, characterised as the Super Cyclonic Storm has recently struck Mayotte, a French Indian Ocean Territory located in Mozambique Channel. The wind speed of the cyclone reached 200 km/h making it the strongest cyclone to hit Mayotte in over 90 years. Mayotte is a part of Comoros Archipelago and it consists of two main Islands Grande Terre and Petite Terre.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="Cyclone Chido" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Cyclone-Chido.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: BBC News]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1736769300782-8"><strong>Jodhaiya Bai of Baiga Tribe recently passed away</strong></h2>

<p>A celebrated Tribal artist and Padma Shree Awardee Shrimati Jodhaiya Bai recently passed away at the age of 86 after a prolonged illness. She was pivotal in bringing International recognition to Baiga Tribal art and was honoured with Padma Shri in 2023. Baiga Tribe is a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) that primarily reside in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand Pradesh. </p>

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[Image Source: Wikipedia]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1736769300782-9"><strong>Real Madrid wins FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024</strong></h2>

<p>Real Madrid FC recently defeated Pachuca to win the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024. The scoreline of the match was 3-0 with Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior scoring 1 goal each in the finals. </p>

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[Image Source: BBC News]</p>

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