News in Shorts: 30 September 2024

Hurricane Helene

About Hurricanes:

• Hurricanes, also known as tropical cyclones, are powerful storm systems that use warm, moist air as fuel and typically form over warm ocean waters near the equator.
• Parts of a Hurricane:
• • Eye: The calm centre of the storm.
  • Eye Wall: Surrounds the eye and is where most activity occurs.
  • Rain Bands: Extend further out from the eye.

Difference between a Hurricane & a Tropical Storm:

• Hurricanes may be called typhoons or cyclones depending on where they occur:
  • Hurricanes: Atlantic and Eastern Pacific
  • Typhoons: Northwest Pacific
  • Cyclones: Indian Ocean & South Pacific

Cyber Slavery Report by MHA

Recently, the Bureau of Immigration, under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), compiled data regarding Indians trapped in “cyber slavery” in some Southeast Asian countries.

About Cyber Slavery:

• Cyber Slavery is a modern form of human trafficking which involves the use of digital platforms to exploit people for forced labour or sexual exploitation

Various Types: 

• Forced Labour: It forces people to perform repetitive tasks, content creation, or online scams without fair compensation
• Online Exploitation: It  coerces people  into performing certain actions online, producing and distributing explicit content, or participating in cybercrime networks
• Virtual Captivity: It effectively held people captive through digital means ,having their personal information, financial assets, or reputation controlled or threatened.

‘Create in India’ Challenge

About ‘Create In India’ Challenge

• Nodal Ministry:  Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
• The challenge includes 25 competitions across creative fields like animation, filmmaking, gaming, music, and visual arts, organised by industry associations.
• These challenges serve as a precursor to the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES).
• It aligns with Prime Minister Modi’s vision of “Design in India, Design for the World,” as highlighted in his 78th Independence Day address.
• Significance 
  • Promoting and supporting the growth of the creators’ economy in India.
  • Recognition of Creative Excellence across various creative fields.
  • Promoting Indian Culture by showcasing India’s cultural heritage globally.
  • Building a Strong Media and Entertainment Industry: WAVES 2024 will provide a platform for industry leaders and stakeholders to discuss and shape the future of the sector.