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72 pc districts face extreme floods, 25 pc of them have early warning systems: Report

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New Delhi: An estimated 72 percent of districts in India are exposed to extreme flood events but only 25 percent of them have level flood forecasting stations, or early warning systems, a new report said on Thursday.

Despite high exposure to floods, Assam, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, and Sikkim are the best-performing states in terms of flood early warning systems (EWS), according to the report by independent policy research think tank The Council on Energy Environment and Water (CEEW).
The report showed that Himachal Pradesh, currently battling massive floods, is among the states with the lowest availability of EWS.

Uttarakhand, on the other hand, is moderately exposed to extreme flood events but has a high availability of flood EWS, it said.
Delhi, in the throes of severe flooding due to a raging Yamuna, is moderately exposed to extreme floods and has a moderate level of resilience through EWS.
Approximately 66 percent of individuals in India are exposed to extreme flood events; however, only 33 percent of them are covered by flood EWS. Moreover, 25 percent of the Indian population is exposed to cyclones and their impacts, but cyclone warnings are available to 100 percent of the exposed population, the report said.
States such as Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, and West Bengal are at the forefront of building resilience by establishing cyclone EWS.
“The district-level analysis revealed that while 72 percent of districts in India are exposed to extreme flood events, merely 25 percent of these exposed districts have level flood forecasting stations. This means that two-thirds of individuals in India are exposed to extreme flood events, and only one-third of them have flood EWS,” the report said.

According to the CEEW, 12 states — Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Assam, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Goa, Bihar — are highly exposed to extreme flood events. However, only three — Uttar Pradesh, Assam and Bihar — have a high availability of flood early warning systems.
Odisha has moderate EWS availability and the rest low availability, indicating a gap in the planning for installing flood monitoring and forecasting stations, the report said.
Sikkim, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Tripura, Mizoram, Nagaland, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana are moderately exposed to extreme floods.
While Sikkim, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Tripura have a high availability of flood early warning systems, the rest have a moderate resilience through flood EWS.
States such as Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana have the lowest availability of flood EWS.
Research shows that 97.51 million people in India are exposed to extreme flood events, and most districts are exposed to more than one extreme event, highlighting the importance of making EWS available to all in the country, especially in the states and districts most exposed to its impacts, the report said.
It said that more than 88 percent of the Indian states exposed to floods and 100 percent of the states exposed to extreme cyclone events have a high teledensity ratio, which means to access early warnings through telecommunications.
The recent floods in India and Cyclone Biparjoy have once again shown the importance of investing in early warning systems, said Dr Vishwas Chitale, senior programme lead, CEEW.
“The country is rapidly expanding its early warning coverage by embracing transformative technologies. However, as we witness swapping patterns in the climatic extremes in the country, where previously drought-prone areas are now facing floods, all states need to ramp up their early warning systems to safeguard lives and livelihoods,” he said.
According to him, states should leverage state-of-the-art technologies to build inclusive, impact-based multi-hazard early warning systems that involve the local communities for last-mile connectivity.
“Intensifying adaptation finance for enhancing disaster preparedness is the need of the hour,” he said.
A CEEW study released in 2021 found that 27 of 35 Indian states and union territories (UTs) are vulnerable to extreme hydro-met disasters and their compounding impacts. Eighty per cent of India’s population resides in these vulnerable regions.
However, India has been taking steps to build its resilience to the impacts of such extreme events by increasing preparedness and investing in EWS. These systems are being deployed throughout the world as essential instruments for disaster risk reduction.
At the 2022 UN climate summit in Egypt, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres unveiled an Executive Action Plan to provide “Early Warnings for All”, saying that “one out of three persons globally, primarily in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs), lack access to effective early warning systems”. This plan requires an investment of USD 3.1 billion from 2023 to 2027 to make EWS available to everyone across the globe.
Incessant, heavy rain wrought massive damage in several parts of north India over the last few days.
Due to a rare interaction of a western disturbance, monsoonal winds and a cyclonic circulation, heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh over the weekend caused flooding and landslides in the hilly terrain.
The gushing water swept away bridges, homes and cars, and caused widespread devastation in the state.
Neighbouring Uttarakhand also saw a similar situation with water levels of several rivers crossing the danger mark.
In Delhi, the Yamuna swelled to 208.62 metres, surpassing the previous all-time record of 207.49 metres set 45 years ago. The raging river inundated nearby streets, impacted public and private infrastructure, road and rail traffic and caused immense hardships to people living in close proximity to the river.
Curbs have also been placed for the entry of vehicles into the national capital.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

July 13, 2023
‘A dream’: Patriot systems arrive in Ukraine

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One of the systems was donated by the United States, while another was jointly gifted by Germany and the Netherlands.
Ukrainian troops have been training on the systems in recent months in what U.S. military officials called an “absolutely a quick study.” Soldiers began training at Fort Sill, Okla., in January and were expected to take up to a year, but were almost ready to use the systems in battle last month, the officials said. They also completed training in Europe alongside the Dutch and German militaries.
The delivery marks the end of Reznikov’s lengthy effort to secure the defense systems, he said, as he asked allies for Patriots during a visit to the U.S. two years ago — months before the war broke out.
He pleaded with U.S. officials, telling them “our country’s liberty and independence are under threat. And what did we hear? It’s impossible! But the impossible is possible,” Reznikov wrote.
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( With inputs from : www.politico.com )

April 19, 2023
NAVKAR SYSTEMS Wireless Door Window Open Alert Home Security System Siren/Alarm, Standard Size, White – Set of 4 Nos Sensors

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Product Description

Navkar Systems Wireless Door Window Open Alert Alarm Home Security System Siren
for Home Office Door Windows
Small and exquisite, easy to install, easy to stick with the double-sided adhesive.The standby time of 3 * 1.5V LR44 button battery (included in the machine) can be up to one year, and the replacement is convenient.Simply glue the main and auxiliary parts to the door and door frame or two windows and align them. Once the thieves pry the door, pry the window and try to steal, the alarm can make a loud alarm sound 105 dB to scare thieves and remind the owner.
High temperature resistant Corrosion Resistant Super environmental suitability and stability Dustproof and insect prevention

105 DB LOUD ALARM

Easy Use Just Switch on at Night and switch off in a day.As soon as any unauthorized person tries to open a door or window get a louder sound of 105dB Sound loud enough to hear from 150 feet away

Easy Fixing
Came with 3-M Gum so that easy in fixing with the gate.No Tools Required. There Is A Double-Sided Sticker On The Back Of The Transmitter, Just Stick It Where You Need To Install It.No need for drilling and screw

Replaceable Battery
Fitted with 3 nos. AG13 button cellLife of Battery around 1 year ( if open once a day )Easy Replacement of cell by sliding battery cover

24/7 security monitoring for home, office, garage, warehouse, store, cellar, pet house, and more.
Replaceable battery: once battery is weak just replace them by opening cover
Sharp ear piercing sound: inbuilt siren give sharp siren sound as soon as door/window gets opened

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April 9, 2023
Tata Advanced Systems to make Airbus cargo doors at Hyderabad

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Hyderabad: Airbus has awarded Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) a contract to produce cargo and bulk cargo doors for the A320neo aircraft series.
According to a press release, TASL will manufacture these doors at a new facility in Hyderabad utilising cutting-edge robotics and automation technologies, and each shipset will have two cargo doors and one bulk cargo door.
The deal was signed here on Wednesday by Airbus Senior Vice President (Aerostructure Procurement) Olivier Cauquil and TASL Vice President (Aerostructure and Aero-Engines) Masood Hussainy.
Airbus now purchases components and services worth $735 million per year from over 100 Indian vendors.
Airbus India and South Asia president and Managing Director Remi Maillard said: “When it comes to supporting the development of India’s industrial capacities, Airbus is walking the talk. The latest contract underlines our continued commitment to ‘Make-in-India’ for an AatmaNirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India).”
“In TASL, we have a most trusted and able partner that will support the ramp-up of our A320neo family aircraft that has been the poster child of democratisation and transformation of India’s aviation sector. We will continue to grow our industrial footprint and the aviation and aerospace ecosystem at a fast pace in India,” Maillard said.
Commenting on the contract, TASL Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Sukaran Singh said, “We have an ongoing relationship with Airbus based on trust and operational excellence, and this new contract win will further bolster our partnership in aerospace manufacturing in India.”
Airbus will also build the C295 military aircraft Final Assembly Line (FAL) with TASL in Gujarat, the first concrete, large-scale Make-in-India manufacturing aerospace programme in the private sector.

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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

March 29, 2023
With invasions, our traditional systems got destroyed: RSS chief

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Nagpur: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said every Indian should have some basic awareness of the country’s traditional knowledge base.\
He was speaking at the inauguration of the Aryabhatta Astronomy Park at Kanholibara in Nagpur district.
“Everyone should have at least some basic knowledge of what we have in our tradition, which can be gained through the education system as well as through general conversations between people,” he said.
Historically India possessed a scientific approach of looking at things but with invasions, “our systems got destroyed and our culture of knowledge got fragmented,” the RSS chief said.
If Indians explored their traditional knowledge base and found what is acceptable for the present times, “many problems of the world can be solved with our solutions”, he said.
The world outside is possessive about knowledge, he said, giving the example of some countries claiming to be the birthplace of Yoga, and even patents being filed there to acquire proprietary rights on it.
“Knowledge is to be given to the wise seeker. Knowledge should reach all,” Bhagwat said.
But as others seek to appropriate knowledge, it is important that we at least know what our traditions contain, he said.

India’s traditional knowledge base is vast, the RSS chief said, adding that some of our ancient books were lost while in some cases people with vested interests got wrong viewpoints inserted in ancient works.
The syllabus prepared under the New Education Policy includes some things which were missing earlier, Bhagwat said.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by Siasat staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

March 2, 2023
‘It was a proper shebeen, man!’: how Sistermatic blazed a trail for Black queer sound systems

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On a February morning in Brixton, old friends Yvonne Taylor and Eddie Lockhart are laughing about their first forays into London’s lesbian nightlife – and how they eventually went on to transform it. In 1984, Taylor moved from Nottingham to London and found the women-only clubs to be “torture”.
“There was a real concentration of women’s bars in Islington,” she recalls. “Islington had a lot of derelict properties and so there were a lot of lesbian community homes set up in them, and as a result there was a surge, certainly from the 70s, of these lesbians’ bars. But they were bars directed to white lesbians and touristy lesbians from the ’burbs.”
Taylor, now 63, and Lockhart, also known as DJ Shineye, 62, found the “music policy” of women-only clubs limited to “pop nonsense” and “old 50s numbers”.
“I knew that there was more music than what the DJs at the time were spinning and I had the fire in my belly that I needed to change this,” says Lockhart. “I knew that I wanted people who looked like me to be able to go to a space where they felt comfortable, and where they weren’t going to encounter any elements of racism and hostility that were very much there.”
Taylor and Lockhart met when Taylor’s then-partner was invited to a dinner that Lockhart was attending. The two immediately bonded over their shared experiences as Black lesbians navigating London’s women’s scene. “Eddie put forward the idea of doing this sound system run by women of colour,” says Taylor, who had prior DJing experience. “And literally by the time we’d left the flat, there was a plan in place. That was the first time we’d met, we just hit it off!”
Two years later, the pair launched the Sistermatic collective with their friends Sharon Lee and Lorna Edwards. Lifelong south London resident Lockhart had little interest in jumping through the kind of bureaucratic hoops often required of community-based projects, and instead went directly to South London Women’s Centre in Brixton with her proposal. They both remember Sistermatic’s launch night. Taylor had been in charge of PR, which involved promoting the event through flyers and word-of-mouth. “We’d done our own food, we’d brought our own bar,” she says, grinning. “In those days it was less of a licensing thing, but we got away with it!”
They were “packed from the get-go”, says Taylor. Lockhart describes it as “euphoric”: “At the end of the day, they hadn’t had anything like that before and this was something different. The fire in my belly said: it’s going to work. I think people were actually quite surprised by it happening, and having somewhere to go. And we continued it on a monthly basis.”
Yvonne Taylor preparing a set for Sistermatic in 1990. Photograph: Courtesy of Yvonne Taylor
For Taylor, a surprising aspect of Sistermatic was the broad demographic of women they would attract – not only Black women, but also south Asian women and white women who didn’t fit into the mainstream lesbian scene – all coming together to groove to soul, R&B, house and lovers rock. “We were probably one of the first lesbian clubs to hit the eclecticism of the community. We had women who were into S&M, butch dykes, femme dykes, it was a melting pot. I think we broke down a few barriers and mystiques that we had about each other, and it also did a lot to change the nature of how Black women related to each other, because obviously for them it was more difficult to come out.”

Taylor remembers ending the first party, sweeping people out at 10am – “it was a proper shebeen, man!” – and treating themselves to breakfast “because we made money as well, and we couldn’t believe that!”
But few, if any, photographs exist from those days beyond rave flyers – Sistermatic was intentionally restrictive around the use of cameras to prioritise the safety of attendees. Taylor remembers the custody struggles of bisexual and lesbian mothers in the 1980s: “There were lots of mothers who didn’t want their ex-husbands to come across photographs of them in the club and then use that to get the kids back.”
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Sistermatic was as dedicated to its patrons’ lives as it was giving them a good time. The Women’s Centre also meant Sistermatic could be more than just a club, but a community – “there was a cafeteria, where people could have food, have drinks, exchange words, and then they could go and dance,” says Lockhart. She had also chosen the venue because of its amenities: “I wanted a space where I could create a creche with a qualified worker there for mothers who had small children and couldn’t afford babysitters or nannies.” Mothers were not charged for use of the creche, which was financed collectively through the entrance fee.
Sistermatic ran until 1995 when the Women’s Centre lost its funding. Lockhart says that the company that leased the premises to the Women’s Centre eventually raised the rent to a level that local authorities were not prepared to fund. Despite fundraising attempts, the centre and Sistermatic closed.
Lockhart and Taylor, however, had established themselves as kingpins of Black queer sound and found themselves booked as DJs for Southall and Southwark Women’s Centres, as well as birthday parties and Pride events. They had set a precedent too – by 1997, the Black women’s night Precious Brown, run by Ain Bailey and DJ Marilyn, emerged at the Candy Bar in Soho, where Yvonne was working at the time.
‘The wheel can’t be reinvented – you can just improve that wheel and how it works’ … (L-R) Nite Dykez’ DJ Gin, Eddie Lockhart and Yvonne Taylor. Photograph: Courtesy of Yvonne Taylor
Twenty-seven years on, Sistermatic is set to return, hosting a street party in Brixton Village on 17 February to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month. For Lockhart and Taylor, it’s an opportunity to explore the intergenerational pathways of music. Take Afrobeats, says Lockhart: “It’s linked with soca, elements of reggae, lovers rock – it’s got so much mixed in there.”
Joining forces with Nite Dykez, a monthly night and collective which celebrates love for electronic music among Black queer women, they hope to “encourage intergenerational work with younger lesbians”, says Lockhart.
“Because the way the system’s set up at the moment, there’s not a lot of intergenerational stuff being done – and not enough of it,” adds Taylor. “The wheel can’t be reinvented – you can just improve that wheel and how it works.” Although for now it’s a one-off event, Taylor sees it as the opportunity to begin a journey of education for younger people about the history of music and Black queer culture in Britain – and for their elders to teach them a move or two. “We’re trying to get people from that youth market to party with their auntie.”
The Market Row street party takes place on 17 February at Brixton Village, London.
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( With inputs from : www.theguardian.com )

February 15, 2023
Political Systems Across The World

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‌Political systems are the set of formal legal institutions that make up the government. A political system is the type of political organisation that can be accepted, observed, etc., and that is declared by a state. It is the process of making official government decisions. It may include not only security organisations but a variety of groups in society, such as kinship clans and caste or class stratification. When these smaller entities, like clans or tribes, transfer their dedication and loyalty to a bigger, typically central government, that is the defining trait of when a nation or state forms. A state is also a political system that has sovereignty.
‌Here we discuss the six types of political systems in the world:
Monarchial
It is a political system where the head of state is one person who dominates forever and transmits power to their children or family when they die. The majority of monarchies mostly allow male succession, basically from father to son. The desire of a society to raise an indigenous ruler who will effectively represent its historical accomplishments and further its interests, whether it is a tribe, a city population, or a multi-tribal “people,” is another reason why monarchies develop. A monarchy is not the opposite of a democracy.
Types of monarchies
i. Absolute
ii. Constitutional
Absolute
An absolute monarch rules by whim, although he is not a tyrant or dictator. A true monarch may not be the real ruler, as state power might be wielded by ministers, regents, or advisors, with policy determined more by place intrigue than anything else.
Constitutional
There are elected officials who make policy decisions, and a prime minister usually leads the government with the King or Queen as a figurehead. Many countries allow monarchies as their form of government. Some examples include Andorra, Bahrain, Belgium, Bhutan, Cambodia, Denmark, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, Morocco, the Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.
Theocratic
The word theocracy comes from the Greek words “theo,” which means “god,” “deity,” and “kratia,” which means “rule” or “governance.” and can therefore be understood as meaning “rule by God.” A theocratic political system is one in which the community’s religious leaders are in charge and make decisions. We can say that where the roles of priest and ruler are combined.

Generally, but not always, these rulers will state that they are acting purely on behalf of a divinity and are following the rules and laws of that divinity. Theocracies can take a number of different forms, depending on the relationship between the religious and political institutions. In some cases, the religious leaders may have direct control over the state, as in Iran under the Ayatollahs. In others, the religious leaders may act as advisers to the state, as in the case of the Mormon Church in Utah. However, some countries that might be considered to have theocratic political systems include Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the Vatican City.
Theocracies are often criticised for violating the separation of church and state. Critics argue that theocracies can be used to justify oppression and discrimination and that they can lead to religious extremism.
Military
It is the type of political system in which military strongmen or junta rule. the understanding of the connections between political factors and military organisation development and behaviour, as well as how military organisations affect political decision-making. In certain situations, leadership is maintained with the help of foreign intelligence agencies, and in others, the rule is established by rejecting a public referendum that calls for the leadership to go. Military rule is crucial to clarify ordinary militarism. For example, some common characteristics of military rule include sacking the parliament and controlling the judicial branch.
Countries under military rule include Myanmar, Sudan etc. Pakistan was also under military rule till 2008.
Democracy
It is the type of political system where ultimate power is vested in and exercised directly by the people under its rule. In other words, people have the authority to choose their governing representatives. This system is based on the principle of majority rule. Democracy allows people to participate equally—either directly or through elected representatives—in the proposal, development, and creation of laws. It encompasses social, economic, and cultural conditions that enable the free and equal practise of political self-determination.
Democracies are different from other forms of government, such as monarchies, dictatorships, and oligarchies, in that they allow for citizen participation in government.In a democracy, the government is held accountable to the people. This means that the government must listen to the people and respond to their needs and concerns.There are many countries that allow a democratic political system, including the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and most European countries as well as India.
Single party
A single-party political system is one where there is only one political party that has control over the government. A single-party political system is one in which only one party has significant power or influence. This party may be the ruling party, as in a one-party state, or it may be the only party allowed to contest elections, as in a single-party system. This type of system is often seen in countries that are ruled by dictatorships.
A dictatorship is a form of government in which one person or a small group of people have complete control over the country. The party in power is usually the one that has the most support from the people. There are many benefits to a single-party political system. First, it allows for a clear and consistent message from the party in power. This can be helpful in terms of both domestic and foreign policy. Second, it can lead to more efficient and effective government since there is less infighting between different factions within the ruling party.
Finally, it can create a sense of unity among the people, as they all share a common goal of supporting the party in power. The main function of a single-party political system is to give the ruling party absolute power to pass legislation and make executive decisions without opposition. This can be beneficial if the ruling party is competent and has the best interests of the country at heart. However, it can also be detrimental if the ruling party is corrupt or incompetent, as there would be no one to check their power. Countries with a single-party system include China, North Korea, Cuba etc.
Transitional
A transitional political system is a system of government that is in a state of transition from one form of government to another. This type of system is often seen in countries that are undergoing a process of democratization. Transitional governments are often characterised by a number of features. First, they are often led by a transitional leader. This leader is typically someone who was not previously in power and who is seen as being more legitimate than the previous leader.
Second, transitional governments often have a more limited mandate than traditional governments. This means that they are often only in power for a limited period of time and that their authority is more limited than that of traditional governments.
Third, transitional governments often have a more complex political structure than traditional governments. This complexity can make it difficult for transitional governments to make decisions and implement policies.
Fourth, transitional governments often face significant challenges. These challenges can include a lack of legitimacy, a lack of popular support, and a lack of resources.
Finally, transitional governments often have to deal with a variety of different stakeholders. Countries that allow transitional political systems include Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Libya, and Syria.
In this article we studied the types of political systems which are currently implemented across the world.

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November 20, 2022