Daily Current Affairs Notes for 21 February 2023

 

76th BAFTA Awards 2023

The 76th edition of the British Academy Film Awards, commonly known as the BAFTAs, took place at the Royal Festival Hall in London, England. Actor Richard E Grant served as the host for the star-studded event. Among the winners was the German anti-war film, All Quiet on the Western Front, which received a total of seven awards, including the highly coveted Best Film and Best Director awards. Although Shaunak Sen's Indian documentary, All That Breathes, was nominated for the Best Documentary award, the award was ultimately presented to Daniel Roher's Navalny.

Here are the complete list of winners:

• Best Film: All Quiet on the Western Front

• Leading Actress: Cate Blanchett for Tar

• Leading Actor: Austin Butler for Elvis

• Best Director: Edward Berger for All Quiet on the Western Front

• Best Casting: Elvis

• Best Cinematography: All Quiet on the Western Front

• Adapted Screenplay: All Quiet On The Western Front, by Edward Berger, Lesley Paterson, and Ian Stokell

• Editing: Paul Rogers for Everything Everywhere All At Once

• Best Documentary: Navalny, directed by Daniel Roher

• EE Bafta Rising Star Award: Emma Mackey

• Film Not In The English Language: All Quiet On The Western Front

• Best Costume Design: Catherine Martin for Elvis

• British Short Film: An Irish Goodbye

• Make up & Hair: Jason Baird, Mark Coulier, Louise Coulston, and Shane Thomas for Elvis

• Production Design: Florencia Martin and Anthony Carlino for Babylon

• Sound: Lars Ginzsel, Frank Kruse, Viktor Prášil, and Markus Stemler for All Quiet On The Western Front

• Original Score: Volker Bertelmann for All Quiet On The Western Front

• Supporting Actress: Kerry Condon for The Banshees of Inisherin

• Supporting Actor: Barry Keoghan for The Banshees of Inisherin.

 

About BAFTA

BAFTA, short for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, is a prestigious independent arts charity that promotes exceptional works in film, television, and games, both nationally and globally. Their mission is to recognize and reward outstanding achievements in these fields through their Awards ceremonies, as well as support the advancement of creative talent. To achieve this, BAFTA organizes year-round events and initiatives, such as workshops, masterclasses, scholarships, lectures, and mentorship programs in the UK, USA, and Asia. By doing so, they strive to identify and celebrate excellence, inspire and develop new talent, and encourage learning and creative collaboration.

 

 

International Mother Language Day 

Annually on the 21st of February, the global community observes International Mother Language Day. The purpose of this day is to promote diversity in languages, cultures, and multilingualism, while also encouraging their preservation. The celebrations aim to ensure the longevity of traditional knowledge and cultures by means that are sustainable, as well as to facilitate the cultivation of multilingualism within societies.

 

Theme of International Mother Language Day

The 2023 International Mother Language Day revolves around the theme of "Multilingual Education - A Necessity to Transform Education." This topic aligns with the proposals put forward during the Transforming Education Summit, which focused on the importance of indigenous people's education and languages.

 

Significance of International Mother Language Day

International Mother Language Day acknowledges that languages and multilingualism can contribute to inclusivity, as well as further the Sustainable Development Goals' commitment to not leaving anyone behind. UNESCO actively endorses and fosters multilingual education, with a focus on using the mother tongue or first language. This type of education commences with the language that the learner is most proficient in, gradually introducing other languages. This method allows learners whose mother tongue differs from the language of instruction to bridge the divide between their home language and the academic setting. It also enables them to discover the school environment using a familiar language, leading to better learning outcomes.

 

History of International Mother Language Day

In November 1999, the General Conference of UNESCO declared International Mother Language Day, with the idea originating from Bangladesh. In 2002, the UN General Assembly endorsed the proclamation of this day through a resolution. On May 16, 2007, the UN General Assembly issued a resolution (A/RES/61/266), urging member states to safeguard and preserve all languages spoken by people worldwide. The same resolution also designated 2008 as the International Year of Languages to promote international understanding and unity in diversity through multilingualism and multiculturalism. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization was tasked as the lead agency for the Year.

 

Tiger Reserves in India 2023

India has established two new Tiger Reserves in 2023 - the Guru Ghasidas National Park and the Tamor Pingla Wildlife Sanctuary, bringing the total number of Tiger Reserves in India to 54. Located in Chhattisgarh, these reserves are significant in the preservation of the country's wildlife. The Bandipur Tiger Reserve was the first Tiger Reserve established in India. Tigers hold a special place in Indian culture and are the country's national animal.

 

List Tiger Reserves in India 2023

Project Tiger is run by the National Tiger Conservation Authority, and it is in charge of 54 Tiger Reserves in India. The below table is a brief List of Tiger Reserves in India.

Tiger Reserve in India	States	Total Area (sq km)
Bandipur	Karnataka	914.02
Corbett	Uttarakhand	1288.31
Amanagarh Buffer	Uttar Pradesh	80.60
Kanha	Madhya Pradesh	2,051.79
Manas	Assam	2,837.10
Melghat	Maharashtra	2,768.52
Palamu	Jharkhand	1,129.93
Ranthambore	Rajasthan	1,411.29
Simlipal	Orissa	2,750.000
Sunderban	West Bengal	2,585.89
Periyer	Kerala	925.00
Sariska	Rajasthan	1,213.3.4
Buxa	West Bengal	757.90
Indravati	Chhattisgarh	2,799.90
Namdapha	Arunachal Pradesh	2,052.82
Nagarjunsagar	Andhra Pradesh	3,296.31
Dudhwa	Uttar Pradesh	2,201.77
Kalakad Mundanthurai	Tamil Nadu	1,601.54
Valmiki	Bihar	899.38
Pench	Madhya Pradesh	1,179.63
Tadobha Andhari	Maharashtra	1,727.59
Bandhavgarh	Madhya Pradesh	988.00
Panna	Madhya Pradesh	1,064.29
Dampa	Mizoram	741.22
Bhadra	Karnataka	1,198.45
Pench-MH	Maharashtra	464.00
Pakke	Arunachal Pradesh	2,133.31
Nameri	Assam	1,173.58
Satpura	Madhya Pradesh	914.02
Anamalai	Tamil Nadu	1,479.87
Udanti Sitanadi	Chhattisgarh	1,842.54
Satkoshia	Odisha	963.87
Kaziranga	Assam	1,173.58
Achanakmar	Chhattisgarh	914.02
Kali	Karnataka	1,097.51
Sanjay Dhubri	Madhya Pradesh	1,674.50
Mudumalai	Tamil Nadu	688.59
Nagarhole	Karnataka	1,205.76
Parambikulam	Kerala	643.66
Sahyadri	Maharashtra	1,165.57
Biligiri Ranganatha Temple	Karnataka	574.82
Kawal	Telangana	2,015.44
Sathyamangalam	Tamil Nadu	1,408.40
Mukundara	Rajasthan	759.99
Nawegaon Nagzira	Maharashtra	1,894.94
Amrabad	Telangana	2,611.39
Pilibhit	Uttar Pradesh	730.25
Bor	Maharashtra	816.27
Rajaji	Uttarakhand	1075.17
Orang	Assam	492.46
Kamlang	Arunachal Pradesh	783.00
Srivilliputhur Megamalai	Tamil Nadu	1016.57
Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve	Rajasthan	1501.89
Guru Ghasidas Tiger Reserve	Chhattisgarh	2024

Tiger Reserves in India Significance

India has the distinction of being home to more than 70% of the world's tiger population, and the tiger is considered a symbol of strength and power in Indian culture. The Indian government has undertaken several initiatives for the conservation of tigers. The 'Project Tiger' was launched by the government in 1973 at the Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand to protect the declining population of tigers.

Tiger Reserves in India Schemes

Project Tiger:

On April 1, 1973, the Indian government established Project Tiger to aid in the preservation of tigers in the country. It is a program that is completely funded by the federal government, which provides funds to the "tiger range states" to support in-situ tiger conservation efforts in selected tiger reserves. The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) is responsible for overseeing Project Tiger.

Tiger Census:

Since 2006, the Tiger Census, which is a four-year-old initiative of the government of India, has been led by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) with support from various state forest agencies and conservation NGOs.

M-S TrIPES:

The Monitoring System for Tigers-Intensive Protection and Ecological Status (M-STrIPES) was implemented in all Indian Tiger Reserves in 2010. This software-based monitoring system aims to improve patrolling and enhance oversight of the Bengal Tiger, which is classified as critically endangered. The system is designed to support the conservation efforts of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and state forest agencies, as well as to reduce human-tiger conflicts.

St. Petersburg Declaration on Tiger Conservation:

In 2010, the leaders of 13 nations that are home to tigers, including India, made a commitment to take all necessary steps to protect tigers worldwide and to double the population of tigers in the wild. This commitment was made during the Petersburg Tiger Summit, and the initiative's motto, TX2, was chosen.