Daily Current Affairs in Telugu | 7 February 2025

Corrected Summary of YouTube Video: Current Affairs - Harish Academy (Verified Acronyms & Names)

Video Title: Harish The Best Academy - Hello Friends Welcome To Harish Academy - Today's National, International & State Current Affairs

Channel: Harish Academy

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This video covers important national and international current affairs, including name changes of historical sites, implementation of Article 356 (President's Rule) in Manipur and Article 44 (Uniform Civil Code) in Uttarakhand, agreements between IIT Guwahati and the Indian Army, ECOWAS and its member states, recent disease outbreaks (Brucellosis, Guillain-Barré Syndrome, Ebola, Bird Flu), a new phytopathogenic fungus discovered by Banaras Hindu University, the launch of the Haj Suvidha App, FITG students' Pico Satellite, the demise of spiritual leader Prince Aga Khan, and tennis player Simona Halep's retirement.

Name Change: Fort William to Vijaydurg

• Historical Name Change: Fort William, a historical site from British India era, renamed as Vijaydurg by the Indian Army.
• Context: Part of the initiative to remove names of colonial legacy.
• Location: Kolkata, headquarters of Eastern Army Command.
• Reason: To replace colonial-era names with Indian names reflecting heritage.

Article 356 Imposed in Manipur

• State: Manipur.
• Constitutional Article: Article 356 (President's Rule).
• Reason for Imposition: Following the resignation of Chief Minister Biren Singh on February 9th, due to ongoing ethnic clashes between Meitei and Kuki communities. **Many intellectuals in the country have asked the government to speak about Manipur.**
• Date of Implementation: February 13th.
• Chief Minister of Manipur who resigned: BJP leader Biren Singh.
• Governor of Manipur: Ajay Kumar Bhalla.
• Part of Constitution: Part 18 of the Indian Constitution, dealing with Emergency Provisions (Articles 352-360).
• Types of Emergencies: National Emergency (Art 352), President's Rule (Art 356), Financial Emergency (Art 360).
• Historical Context: Manipur has now been under President's Rule 11 times, the highest for any state in India.
• Procedure: Governor recommends President's Rule when constitutional machinery fails; President consults with the Union Council of Ministers before imposing it.
• Duration: Initially for 6 months, extendable, with a maximum limit of 3 years (beyond 3 years requires constitutional amendment). Legislative Assembly is currently inactive, not dissolved.

Article 44 (Uniform Civil Code) Implementation

• State: Uttarakhand becomes the first state in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
• Implementation Date: January 27, 2025.
• Constitutional Basis: Article 44 of the Indian Constitution, under Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP), Article 36-51.
• Legislative Process: Bill passed in Uttarakhand Assembly in 2024, received Presidential approval, and guidelines issued for implementation.
• Governing Party: BJP-ruled state, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.
• Related Developments: Gujarat government formed a five-member committee to study the feasibility of implementing UCC in Gujarat, headed by Upendra Bhai Patel.
• Concurrent List: Uniform Civil Code is in the Concurrent List of the Indian Constitution (Article 246, Schedule 7).

IIT Guwahati and Indian Army Agreement

• Parties: IIT Guwahati and Indian Army.
• Agreement Purpose: To develop Bamboo Bunkers for the Indian Army.
• Technology Focus: Bamboo Bunkers as an alternative to traditional construction materials like cement and concrete.
• Significance: Collaboration to innovate construction materials for military applications, highlighting IITs' growing relevance in defense technology.

ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) Developments

• ECOWAS: Economic community of **12** West African states, established on May 28, 1975.
• Headquarters: Abuja, Nigeria.
• Member Exit: Three countries announced their withdrawal from ECOWAS: Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso.
• Reason for Exit: Not explicitly mentioned in the transcription.

Disease Outbreaks and Health Research

• Brucellosis in Kerala:
  • Outbreak Location: Kerala state, India.
  • Disease: Brucellosis, typically found in cattle, caused a fatality in an 8-year-old girl.
  • Cause: Believed to be due to consumption of unpasteurized milk.
  • Pathogen: Brucella species bacteria.
• Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) in Maharashtra:
  • Focus: First death reported in Maharashtra due to Guillain-Barré Syndrome.
  • Significance: Highlights the emergence and impact of neurological conditions.
• Ebola Vaccine Clinical Trial:
  • Development: First clinical trial for an Ebola vaccine initiated.
  • Collaboration: In collaboration with WHO (World Health Organization).
  • Target: Sudan species of Ebola virus.
• Bird Flu Vaccine Research by ICMR:
  • Initiative By: ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research).
  • Objective: Development of a vaccine for Avian Influenza H5N1 (Bird Flu) in humans.
  • Call for Collaboration: ICMR invites organizations and companies to collaborate in research and production.
  • Context: Bird Flu outbreaks reported in multiple Indian states in 2021, 2023, and 2024.
• New Phytopathogenic Fungus Discovery:
  • Discovered By: Banaras Hindu University.
  • Fungus Name: Epicoccum indicum.
  • Type: New phytopathogenic fungus.
  • Impact: Associated with leaf spot diseases in plants.

Government Initiatives: Haj Suvidha App

• App Name: Haj Suvidha App.
• Launched By: Government of India, Ministry of Minority Affairs.
• Purpose: To expedite and enhance services for Haj pilgrims.
• Features: Streamlining services, faster processing, and improved experience for pilgrims.
• Haj Pilgrimage Context: Related to the fifth pillar of Islam, requiring Muslims to perform Haj once in their lifetime if capable.

FITG Students' Pico Satellite - AstroSeed 2025

• Project Name: AstroSeed 2025.
• Developed By: Students of FITG Global School, Chennai.
• Type: Pico Satellite.
• Significance: A pioneering effort in space research and satellite communication by school students.
• Team: Over 30 talented students involved in its design and development.

Obituary: Prince Aga Khan

• Name: Prince Aga Khan.
• Title: Spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims.
• Contributions: Globally recognized for philanthropic services through charitable organizations.
• Achievements: Established numerous hospitals and educational institutions worldwide.
• Indian Recognition: Awarded Padma Vibhushan by the Indian government in 2017.
• Condolences: Expressed by Prime Minister Modi and global leaders upon his demise.

Sports: Simona Halep's Retirement

• Sport: Tennis.
• Player Name: Simona Halep.
• Achievement: Two-time Grand Slam champion.
• Retirement: Announced retirement from professional tennis.
• Nationality: Romanian.
• Farewell Match: Last match played in Romania, her home country.

This is a corrected and comprehensive summary of the current affairs discussed in the YouTube video by Harish Academy, with verified acronyms and names. For detailed information, please refer to the original video.