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Today in History (February 1st<\/sup>, 1977)<\/h1>\n

The\u00a0Indian Coast Guard\u00a0was established on February 1, 1977, to prevent the sea-borne smuggling of goods that hampered the economy.<\/p>\n

Summary of Today’s News<\/h2>\n

Corruption Perception Index (CPI)<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

In recent release, India’s rank in the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2023 has slipped to 93 out of 180 countries, with a score of 39.<\/h4>\n
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  • It is an\u00a0annual index released\u00a0by Transparency International,\n
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    • Transparency International is a global civil society organization.<\/li>\n
    • Its headquartered in Berlin, Germany<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Since 1995 (started), the Corruption Perceptions Index is the leading global indicator of public sector corruption.<\/li>\n
    • The CPI\u00a0ranks 180 countries and territories\u00a0by their perceived levels of public sector corruption\n
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      • On a\u00a0scale of zero to hundred<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Zero indicates highly corrupt and hundred indicates very clean.<\/li>\n
      • It\u00a0uses data from 13 external sources, including the World Bank, World Economic Forum, private risk and consulting companies, think tanks and others.<\/li>\n
      • The\u00a0scores reflect the views of experts\u00a0and business people,\u00a0not the public.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Key Points about CPI 2023:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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          • CPI-2023 results show that most\u00a0countries have made little to\u00a0no progress in tackling public sector corruption.<\/li>\n
          • CPI\u00a0global average score remains unchanged at 43\u00a0for the twelfth year in a row.<\/li>\n
          • Denmark<\/strong> topped the index for the sixth consecutive year.<\/li>\n
          • Somalia was ranked last, other countries occupying the bottom spots included: Venezuela, Syria, South Sudan and Yemen.<\/li>\n
          • India has tied with Maldives, Kazakhstan, and Lesotho to\u00a0rank at 93 out of 180 countries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
          • In 2022, India was ranked at 85.\n
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              • Pakistan scored 29 with a\u00a0rank of 133<\/li>\n
              • China scored 42\u00a0and got the 76th<\/sup> Rank.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Shumang Leela<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

                The artists of Shumang Leela bear the brunt of the ethnic violence in Manipur which is also threatening the vibrant socio-cultural fabric of the state.<\/h4>\n
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                • It is a\u00a0traditional form of theatre in\u00a0Manipur.<\/li>\n
                • In this the roles of female artists are all played by male actors<\/li>\n
                • male characters are played by female artists in case of female theatre groups.<\/li>\n
                • It was\u00a0started as a comic genre for royalty and has evolved into a powerful medium for mass education, entertainment, and relaxation.<\/li>\n
                • The tradition is believed to be descended from\u00a0Lai Haraoba<\/strong>, a ritual of the Meitei community of Manipur.<\/li>\n
                • Purpose: The plays provide a vehicle for educating the public about social, political, and economic issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Alzheimer’s Disease<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

                  \"Alzheimers-disease\"<\/p>\n

                  As per a recent study, rare medical accidents can lead to the transmission of Alzheimer’s from one human to another.<\/p>\n

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                  • It is a\u00a0brain condition that causes a\u00a0progressive decline in memory, thinking, learning, and\u00a0organizing skills.<\/li>\n
                  • It is the most\u00a0common type of dementia, accounting for 60-80% of all dementia cases.<\/li>\n
                  • It involves parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and\u00a0language.<\/li>\n
                  • It can seriously affect a person\u2019s ability to carry out daily activities.<\/li>\n
                  • The condition\u00a0usually affects people aged 65 years and over, with only 10% of cases occurring in people younger than this.<\/li>\n
                  • Cause: The exact cause of Alzheimer’s disease is\u00a0not fully understood, but it is believed to be\u00a0influenced by a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors.<\/li>\n
                  • Symptoms:<\/u><\/strong>\n
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                    • The\u00a0early signs of the disease\u00a0include forgetting recent events or conversations.<\/li>\n
                    • Over time, it\u00a0progresses to serious\u00a0memory problems and\u00a0loss of the ability to perform everyday tasks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                    • Treatment: There\u2019s\u00a0no cure for Alzheimer\u2019s, but certain\u00a0medications and therapies can help\u00a0manage symptoms\u00a0temporarily.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Kudavolai System<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

                      \"Kudavolai-System\"<\/p>\n

                      Kudavolai System tableaux got third best award for Republic Day Parade 2024.<\/p>\n

                      Key Points<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n
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                      • Kudavolai System in ancient Tamil Nadu is called as the Mother of Democracy.<\/li>\n
                      • In Tamil Nadu, Kudavolai electoral system emerged during 10th<\/sup> (CE) century Chola era and is documented in Uthiramerur inscriptions.\n
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                        • Uthiramerur is a panchayat town in Kancheepuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                        • It was used to elect representatives to run the village administration.<\/li>\n
                        • Villages were divided into wards with the residents of each ward electing their representatives through Kudavolai system.<\/li>\n
                        • Contestants\u2019 names were written on palm leaf tickets (volai), which were put into a pot (kuda), and a small boy would pick tickets to declare elected leaders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n