{"id":10456,"date":"2023-09-15T17:59:23","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T17:59:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=10456"},"modified":"2023-12-29T06:48:03","modified_gmt":"2023-12-29T06:48:03","slug":"upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-september-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-september-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Current Affairs &#8211; 14th September 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-cse-geography-optional-integrated-course-test-series-2024-august-batch-online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1320\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/kIeqD3sVupPhMpbkeneNVhOWnGarcNuFri0nJNxE.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/kIeqD3sVupPhMpbkeneNVhOWnGarcNuFri0nJNxE.png 1320w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/kIeqD3sVupPhMpbkeneNVhOWnGarcNuFri0nJNxE-1170x369.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/kIeqD3sVupPhMpbkeneNVhOWnGarcNuFri0nJNxE-585x184.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1320px) 100vw, 1320px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In today&#8217;s daily current affairs briefing for UPSC aspirants, we explore the latest developments that hold relevance for the upcoming civil services examination. Our focus today includes a critical analysis of recent policy changes, international affairs, and national developments, all of which play a pivotal role in shaping the socio-political and economic landscape of India. Stay informed and stay ahead in your UPSC preparations with our daily current affairs updates, as we provide you with concise, well-researched insights to help you connect the dots between contemporary events and the broader canvas of the civil services syllabus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e218e86bf9b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-september-2023\/#In_News\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-september-2023\/#About_India-Middle_East-Europe_Economic_Corridor_IMEC\" title=\"About India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC):&nbsp;\">About India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC):&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-september-2023\/#What_are_Supply_Chains\" title=\"What are Supply Chains?&nbsp;&nbsp;\">What are Supply Chains?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-september-2023\/#Reasons_for_shifting_of_global_supply_chains_moving_away_from_China\" title=\"Reasons for shifting of global supply chains moving away from China:&nbsp;\">Reasons for shifting of global supply chains moving away from China:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-september-2023\/#India_as_an_attractive_supply_chain_hub\" title=\"India as an attractive supply chain hub:&nbsp;\">India as an attractive supply chain hub:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-september-2023\/#Strategies_to_promote_regional_supply_chains_in_South_Asia\" title=\"Strategies to promote regional supply chains in South Asia:\u00a0\u00a0\">Strategies to promote regional supply chains in South Asia:\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-september-2023\/#Way_Forward\" title=\"Way Forward:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Way Forward:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-september-2023\/#Reasons_behind_Moroccos_earthquake\" title=\"Reasons behind Morocco\u2019s earthquake&nbsp;\">Reasons behind Morocco\u2019s earthquake&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-september-2023\/#Why_in_News\" title=\"Why in News:\">Why in News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-september-2023\/#Reasons_for_the_earthquake_in_Morocco\" title=\"Reasons for the earthquake in Morocco:&nbsp;\">Reasons for the earthquake in Morocco:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-september-2023\/#Reasons_for_heavy_damage_in_Morocco\" title=\"Reasons for heavy damage in Morocco:&nbsp;\">Reasons for heavy damage in Morocco:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-september-2023\/#Types_of_Faults\" title=\"Types of Faults:&nbsp;\">Types of Faults:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-september-2023\/#Earthquake_prone_areas_in_India\" title=\"Earthquake prone areas in India:&nbsp;\">Earthquake prone areas in India:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-september-2023\/#Way_Forward-2\" title=\"Way Forward:&nbsp;\">Way Forward:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-september-2023\/#Global_Biofuel_Alliance\" title=\"Global Biofuel Alliance&nbsp;\">Global Biofuel Alliance&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-september-2023\/#Why_in_News-2\" title=\"Why in News:\">Why in News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-september-2023\/#Biofuels\" title=\"Biofuels:&nbsp;\">Biofuels:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-september-2023\/#Global_Biofuels_Alliance\" title=\"Global Biofuels Alliance:&nbsp;\">Global Biofuels Alliance:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-september-2023\/#Significance_of_Global_Biofuels_Alliance\" title=\"Significance of Global Biofuels Alliance:&nbsp;\">Significance of Global Biofuels Alliance:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-september-2023\/#AYUSHMAN_BHAV_CAMPAIGN\" title=\"AYUSHMAN BHAV CAMPAIGN&nbsp;\">AYUSHMAN BHAV CAMPAIGN&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-september-2023\/#In_News-2\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-september-2023\/#About\" title=\"About&nbsp;\">About&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-september-2023\/#Component_of_Ayushman_Bhava%E2%80%AFCampaign\" title=\"Component of Ayushman Bhava\u202fCampaign&nbsp;\">Component of Ayushman Bhava\u202fCampaign&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li 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News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-september-2023\/#About-4\" title=\"About&nbsp;\">About&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-september-2023\/#2nd_Berlin_Forum_on_Chemicals_and_Sustainability\" title=\"2nd Berlin Forum on Chemicals and Sustainability&nbsp;\">2nd Berlin Forum on Chemicals and Sustainability&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-september-2023\/#In_News-6\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-september-2023\/#About-5\" title=\"About&nbsp;\">About&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-september-2023\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-september-2023\/#Q_What_are_daily_current_affairs\" title=\"Q: What are daily current affairs?\">Q: What are daily current affairs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-september-2023\/#Q_Why_is_it_important_to_stay_updated_with_daily_current_affairs\" title=\"Q: Why is it important to stay updated with daily current affairs?\">Q: Why is it important to stay updated with daily current affairs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-september-2023\/#Q_Where_can_I_access_daily_current_affairs_information\" title=\"Q: Where can I access daily current affairs information?\">Q: Where can I access daily current affairs information?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-september-2023\/#Q_How_can_I_effectively_incorporate_daily_current_affairs_into_my_routine\" title=\"Q: How can I effectively incorporate daily current affairs into my routine?\">Q: How can I effectively incorporate daily current affairs into my routine?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-september-2023\/#Q_What_are_some_tips_for_critical_analysis_of_daily_current_affairs\" title=\"Q: What are some tips for critical analysis of daily current affairs?\">Q: What are some tips for critical analysis of daily current affairs?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-september-2023\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_Supply_Chain_Opportunities\"><\/span>India\u2019s Supply Chain Opportunities\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag: GS-2 <\/strong>Global Trade and International relations&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News\"><\/span>In News: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Amidst the efforts to cut dependence on China-centric global supply chains, the G20 announcement on the <strong>India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)<\/strong> has the potential to make India an Asian hub in global supply chains.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_India-Middle_East-Europe_Economic_Corridor_IMEC\"><\/span>About India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC):&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/edukemy.com\/10b460cb-420c-43de-acfa-3b0a0b4490ed\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The launch of IMEC was announced by the Indian PM at the G20 leader\u2019s summit. The project includes <strong>India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, the <\/strong>European Union, France, Italy, Germany and the US.\u00a0<\/li><li>The rail and shipping corridor is part of the Partnership for Global Infrastructure Investment (PGII), a collaborative effort by G7 nations to fund infrastructure projects in developing nations. PGII is considered to be the bloc\u2019s counter to China\u2019s Belt and Road Initiative.\u00a0<\/li><li>The corridor will include a rail link as well as an electricity cable, a hydrogen pipeline,<strong> and a high-speed data cable<\/strong> to enable greater trade among the involved countries.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Supply_Chains\"><\/span>What are Supply Chains?&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Supply chains, also known as global production networks or global value chains, refer to the <strong>geographical location of various stages of production<\/strong> such as design, production, assembly, marketing, and service activities cost-effectively.\u00a0<\/li><li>The shift in industrial production from <strong>local and regional supply to global supply took place graduall<\/strong>y over the last 100 years. Global supply chains have been the leading model of industrial production since the 1980s\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/edukemy.com\/02b36d33-9299-411d-898b-349bd0ca4e55\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_for_shifting_of_global_supply_chains_moving_away_from_China\"><\/span>Reasons for shifting of global supply chains moving away from China:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Declining preference for China<\/strong>: Even before the Covid-19 pandemic, Western firms had begun to reduce their reliance on China, and its popularity as a sourcing market was diminishing.\u00a0<\/li><li>Shift to cost-effective locations: Some production stages in Chinese supply chains, particularly the labor-intensive ones, are moving to lower-cost locations due to rising wages and supply chain bottlenecks within China, and investor concerns about tighter regulation of foreign firms.\u00a0<\/li><li>Risks of concentration of Supply chains in China: The global risks of supply chains concentrated in mainland China and Hong Kong together account for 20% of world exports of intermediate goods.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Geopolitical relations of China<\/strong>: Internal risks and the country\u2019s trade war with the US, is forcing multinational companies to rethink their global sourcing strategies.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Considerations of profitability<\/strong> are influencing a trend of relocating production either to friendly countries or back to the US despite the high costs of shifting a supply chain.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_as_an_attractive_supply_chain_hub\"><\/span>India as an attractive supply chain hub:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Emerging Manufacturing Hubs<\/strong>: India can become a complementary Asian manufacturing hub to China by reaping gains from foreign technology transfers and creating value-adding jobs.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Mature sectors<\/strong>: Manufacturing sectors in India such as automotives, pharmaceuticals, and electronics assembly are already mature sectors, and likely to emerge as winners in this race.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Geopolitical and economic factors:<\/strong> WTO lists India as the fifth largest importer of intermediate goods in 2022 Q4, suggesting that geopolitical and economic stability will attract foreign investors.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>New Trade Policy<\/strong>: Trade policy has placed renewed emphasis on preferential trade through a flurry of bilateral deals with trading partners.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>India\u2019s Free Trade Agreements (FTA) with several countries <\/strong>such as UAE-India CEPA, early harvest for the Australia-India FTA. These new deals reflect plans for deep economic integration.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategies_to_promote_regional_supply_chains_in_South_Asia\"><\/span>Strategies to promote regional supply chains in South Asia:\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Up scaling the Make in India Programme into a Make in South Asia Programme<\/strong>: India can provide fiscal incentives to Indian manufacturers to expand into Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, which are in apparel supply chains.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Conclusion of comprehensive bilateral FTA<\/strong> with Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to support regional rules-based trade and investment.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Way_Forward\"><\/span>Way Forward:&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Promotion of export-oriented FDI<\/strong>: Maintaining an open-door policy toward FDI in manufacturing and facilitating investment at a high level, with competitive fiscal incentives and the creation of modern SEZs as public-private partnerships.\u00a0<\/li><li>Local companies need smart business strategies to join global supply chains as compared to big companies which have advantages due to the larger scale of production access to foreign technology, and ability to spend more on marketing.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Cautious approach towards adopting China\u2019s interventionist styles<\/strong> as there is a significant risk of government failure and cronyism\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Better targeting of multinationals<\/strong> in new industrial activities in which there may be a potential comparative advantage and better coordination between the central and state governments.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Upstream investment<\/strong> in tertiary-level education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-economics\/g20-india-economy-imec-corripor-indias-supply-chain-opportunity-8938924\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-economics\/g20-india-economy-imec-corripor-indias-supply-chain-opportunity-8938924\/<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_behind_Moroccos_earthquake\"><\/span>Reasons behind Morocco\u2019s earthquake&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tags: <\/strong>GS \u2013 1: Physical Geography (Earthquakes)&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_in_News\"><\/span>Why in News: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, Morocco has been hit by a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8, causing a death toll exceeding 2,400 people. Its epicenter was located in the Al-Haouz province, in the Atlas Mountains of the historic city of Marrakech.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_for_the_earthquake_in_Morocco\"><\/span>Reasons for the earthquake in Morocco:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Morocco is <strong>situated in a region where the Eurasian and African tectonic plates converge<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>The <strong>Atlas Mountains<\/strong>, where the earthquake occurred, are actively rising due to the convergence of these two large tectonic plates.\u00a0<\/li><li>Although the region had not experienced major recorded earthquakes before, stress had been accumulating underground for an extended period due to the slow movement of tectonic plates.\u00a0<\/li><li>The <strong>Oblique-Reverse Fault is present<\/strong> in areas of compression along the convergent plate boundaries. The stress along these fault lines can induce earthquakes as rocks abruptly shift to release accumulated stress.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_for_heavy_damage_in_Morocco\"><\/span>Reasons for heavy damage in Morocco:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The <strong>epicenter<\/strong> of the earthquake is roughly 18.5 km below the Earth\u2019s surface. So, it was a very shallow earthquake. Shallow earthquakes carry a much higher amount of energy when they hit the surface.\u00a0<\/li><li>The earthquake\u2019s epicenter was in the High Atlas Mountains which is close to the city of Marrakesh, causing it to affect populated areas and infrastructure.\u00a0<\/li><li>Earthquakes are not very common in North Africa. Therefore, Morocco was not prepared for such a calamity.\u00a0<\/li><li>Many changes were introduced to construction rules after Morocco faced the earthquake in 1960, but buildings in rural areas and older cities were<strong> not built to withstand the earthquake<\/strong>. Many houses collapsed in Marrakech, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Faults\"><\/span>Types of Faults:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Dip Slips:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>In these faults, the <strong>movement is along the direction of the dip plane<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Vertical movement either up (reverse dip-slip) or down (normal dip-slip) along the fault plane.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Strike-Slip Faults:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>In these faults, the <strong>movement is horizontal along the fault plane and is parallel to the strike of the fault<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>These faults are common where tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Oblique-Slip Faults:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>These faults show <strong>characteristics of both dip-slip and strike-slip faults<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Movement occurs in two directions<\/strong> \u2013 horizontal (strike-slip) and vertical (dip-slip) along the fault plane.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"476\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-130.png\" alt=\"Geological Fault\" class=\"wp-image-10462 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-130.png 602w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-130-585x463.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 602px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 602\/476;\" \/><figcaption>Geological Fault<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Earthquake_prone_areas_in_India\"><\/span>Earthquake prone areas in India:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The <strong>Western Himalayas<\/strong> in India are considered <strong>one of the most dangerous seismic zones globally<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The entire Himalayan region, spanning from the Hindu Kush mountains to Arunachal Pradesh, is <strong>at risk of a major earthquake with a magnitude exceeding 8 on the Richter scale<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>This is because of the <strong>substantial energy accumulation along fault lines<\/strong> due to the ongoing interaction of various tectonic plates.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-128.png\" alt=\"Earthquake Prone\" class=\"wp-image-10460 lazyload\" width=\"443\" height=\"483\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-128.png 602w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-128-585x637.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 443px) 100vw, 443px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 443px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 443\/483;\" \/><figcaption>Earthquake Prone<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Way_Forward-2\"><\/span><strong>Way <\/strong>Forw<strong>ard:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Earthquakes <strong>cannot be accurately predicted<\/strong> because there is currently no equipment or method to detect precursory signals within the Earth that would indicate an impending major earthquake.&nbsp;<\/li><li>However, <strong>we can mitigate their impact<\/strong>. Through integrated studies of the region\u2019s geology, geophysics and geodesy we can <strong>find out where there are active earthquake faults<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>We can also <strong>estimate how powerful the earthquakes on these faults<\/strong> could be and how often they might happen again.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The best way <strong>to minimise earthquake damage is to improve seismic building design codes<\/strong> to withstand the highest possible seismic activity.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Traditional homes and rock constructions in mountain villages should be reinforced to prevent future disasters.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/what-caused-moroccos-earthquake-a-geologist-studying-the-atlas-mountains-explains\/article67298571.ece#:~:text=The%20earthquake%20resulted%20from%20a,characteristic%20of%20a%20seismic%20fault.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Hindu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-global\/earthquake-morocco-8932001\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indian Express<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Global_Biofuel_Alliance\"><\/span>Global Biofuel Alliance&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tags:<\/strong> GS \u2013 3: Environment &amp; Ecology (Renewable Energy)&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_in_News-2\"><\/span>Why in News: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, India has launched the Global Biofuels Alliance, which aims to accelerate the transition to sustainable biofuels and reduce the world\u2019s dependency on traditional fossil fuels.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biofuels\"><\/span>Biofuels:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Biofuels are <strong>renewable energy sources derived from biomass<\/strong>, such as crop stubble, plant waste, and municipal solid waste.\u00a0<\/li><li>Biofuels <strong>may be solid, liquid or gaseous<\/strong>.\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Solid:<\/strong> Wood, dried plant material, and manure\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Liquid:<\/strong> Bioethanol and Biodiesel\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Gaseous:<\/strong> Biogas\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Various Generations of Biofuels:<\/strong>&nbsp;<ul><li><strong>First generation:<\/strong> It is produced from consumable food items containing starch (rice and wheat), sugar (beets and sugarcane) for bio-alcohols, or vegetable oils for biodiesel.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Second generation:<\/strong> It is mainly obtained from non-food feedstocks such as forest\/industry\/agricultural wastes and waste or used vegetable oils.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Third generation:<\/strong> It is known as \u2018algae fuel\u2019 and is derived from algae in the form of both biodiesel and bio-alcohols.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Fourth generation:<\/strong> Like the third generation, 4G biofuels are made using non-arable land. However, unlike the third, they do not need the destruction of biomass.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Global_Biofuels_Alliance\"><\/span>Global Biofuels Alliance:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is an <strong>India-led Initiative to develop an alliance of Governments, International organizations,<\/strong> and Industry to facilitate the adoption of biofuels.\u00a0<\/li><li>A total of 19 countries and 12 international organizations have so far agreed to join the alliance, including both G20 members and non-member countries.\u00a0<\/li><li>India, Brazil, and the US are the founding members of the alliance.\u00a0<\/li><li>India, the US, and Brazil account for a total of 85 percent of the global ethanol production with the US holding a 55 percent share followed by Brazil at 27 percent and India at 3 percent.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_of_Global_Biofuels_Alliance\"><\/span>Significance of Global Biofuels Alliance:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>India sees this alliance as a <strong>means to advance energy transitions in developing countries and promote a circular economy<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>India, a major oil importer, is <strong>working on building its capacity to produce biofuels<\/strong>, particularly from sugarcane and agricultural waste.&nbsp;<\/li><li>India aims <strong>to increase the blending of ethanol in petrol to 20% by 2025<\/strong> and is <strong>establishing compressed biogas (CBG) plants<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The initiative aligns with India\u2019s goal of transitioning to alternative fuels and reducing its carbon emissions, with a <strong>target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"420\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-129.png\" alt=\"GBA\" class=\"wp-image-10461 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-129.png 602w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-129-585x408.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 602px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 602\/420;\" \/><figcaption>GBA<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/news\/g20-leaders-launch-global-biofuel-alliance\/article67289351.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Hindu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AYUSHMAN_BHAV_CAMPAIGN\"><\/span>AYUSHMAN BHAV CAMPAIGN&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag:<\/strong> GS-3, Health Infrastructure&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-2\"><\/span>In News: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, the President of India virtually launched the Ayushman Bhav Campaign.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About\"><\/span>About&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ayushman Bhava<\/strong>\u202fis an\u202f<strong>umbrella campaign<\/strong>\u202fthat will ensure\u202fthe <strong>optimum delivery of health schemes to every intended beneficiary<\/strong>, including those in the last mile.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Component_of_Ayushman_Bhava%E2%80%AFCampaign\"><\/span>Component of Ayushman Bhava\u202fCampaign&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Ayushman Apke Dwar 3.0: <\/strong>\u202fIt <strong>aimed<\/strong>\u202fat the creation and distribution of<strong>\u202fAyushman cards\u202f<\/strong>to all remaining eligible beneficiaries;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Ayushman Mela<\/strong>: \u202f<strong>Weekly health melas<\/strong>\u202fwill be held at the level of\u202f<strong>AB-HWCs\u202f<\/strong>and\u202f<strong>Community Health Centres (CHCs)\u202f<\/strong>and&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Ayushman Sabha: <\/strong>A village\/ward level sabha to be held to enhance awareness about various health care schemes and services.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Ayushman Gram Panchayat\u2019: <\/strong>The campaign will eventually ensure gram\/nagar panchayat to attain the status of\u202f<strong>\u2018Ayushman Gram Panchayat\u2019\u202f<\/strong>or\u202f<strong>\u2018Ayushman Ward\u2019<\/strong>\u202fwith saturation of selected health indicators.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"584\" height=\"295\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-127.png\" alt=\"Ayushman Bhav Program 2023\" class=\"wp-image-10459 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 584px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 584\/295;\" \/><figcaption>Ayushman Bhav Program 2023<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1956881\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PIB<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_e-Vidhan_Application\"><\/span>National e-Vidhan Application&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag:<\/strong> GS-2 Governance&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-3\"><\/span>In News: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, the President of India inaugurated the \u2018National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-2\"><\/span>About&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) is a significant component of the &#8220;Digital India Programme&#8221; by the Government of India, encompassing 44 Mission Mode Projects (MMPs).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Its <strong>primary objective<\/strong> is to facilitate the transition of <strong>all State Legislatures into a paperless environment<\/strong>, effectively converting them into &#8216;Digital Houses.&#8217;&nbsp;<\/li><li>NeVA is designed as a <strong>versatile and member-centric application, agnostic<\/strong> to the type of device used. Its purpose is to empower legislators by providing comprehensive information at their fingertips.&nbsp;<\/li><li>This information includes member contact details, <strong>procedural rules, notices, bills, starred\/unstarred questions and answers, committee <\/strong>reports, and more, all accessible via handheld devices or tablets.&nbsp;<\/li><li>As of the present status, <strong>21 State legislatures have entered into Memorandums of Understanding for the implementation of NeVA<\/strong>, with the project receiving approval from 17 of these legislatures.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The <strong>Nodal Ministry overseeing the NeVA initiative is the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"388\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-125.png\" alt=\"National eVidhan Application\" class=\"wp-image-10457 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-125.png 602w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-125-585x377.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 602px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 602\/388;\" \/><figcaption>National eVidhan Application<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1956865\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PIB<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nipah_Virus\"><\/span>Nipah Virus&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag:<\/strong> GS-3, Science and Technology&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-4\"><\/span>In News: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Two deaths were reported in Kerala due to the Nipah Virus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-3\"><\/span>About&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nipah virus (NiV) is a <strong>zoonotic virus<\/strong> (it is transmitted from animals to humans) and can also <strong>be transmitted through contaminated food<\/strong> or directly between people.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>In infected people, it <strong>causes a range of illnesses from asymptomatic<\/strong> (subclinical) infection to acute respiratory illness and fatal encephalitis.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The virus can also <strong>cause severe disease in animals such as pigs, resulting in significant economic losses for farmers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"415\" height=\"508\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-126.png\" alt=\"Nipah Virus\" class=\"wp-image-10458 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 415px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 415\/508;\" \/><figcaption>Nipah Virus<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/news\/health\/two-deaths-reported-in-kerala-due-to-the-nipah-virus-health-minister-mandaviya-confirms-91706\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Down to Earth<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Araku_Coffee\"><\/span>Araku Coffee&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag:<\/strong> GS-1 Geography&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-5\"><\/span>In News: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, Araku Coffee was gifted to G-20 delegates by the government of India&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-4\"><\/span>About&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Araku Valley Arabica coffee<\/strong>\u202fcan be described as coffee from the Eastern Ghats hilly tracks of\u202f<strong>Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh<\/strong>\u202fand Odisha region grown at an elevation of 900-1100m Mean Sea Level (MSL).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The coffee is grown in the <strong>hilly terrains of Ananthagiri, Paderu, Pedabayalu, G Madugula, Koraput<\/strong>, etc.&nbsp;<\/li><li>These coffee beans <strong>bear the essence of the valley&#8217;s rich soil and temperate climate<\/strong>. Pure Arabica with a rare aromatic profile, Araku Coffee is known for its unique texture and symphony of flavors.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Farmers grow coffee <strong>without the use of machines and chemicals<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>This variety is <strong>produced by the tribals, who follow an organic approach in which they emphasize management practices <\/strong>involving substantial use of organic manures, green manuring, and organic pest management practices.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/edukemy.com\/51b64d88-ee56-48f9-ad22-3018bb4268f6\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Araku Coffee is often referred to as &#8220;<strong>India&#8217;s answer to Blue Mountain coffee<\/strong>&#8221; due to its excellent flavor profile and premium quality.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livemint.com\/news\/india\/anand-mahindra-very-proud-of-araku-coffee-being-gifted-to-g20-leaders-11694590858026.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LiveMint<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2nd_Berlin_Forum_on_Chemicals_and_Sustainability\"><\/span>2nd Berlin Forum on Chemicals and Sustainability&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag:<\/strong> GS-3 Environment&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-6\"><\/span>In News: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, the environment minister participated in \u2018High-Level Dialogue on Human Health and Environment convened under the 2nd Berlin Forum on Chemicals and Sustainability&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-5\"><\/span>About&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The 2nd Berlin Forum on Chemicals and Sustainability is a prestigious event <strong>focused on offering strategic direction and impetus for addressing critical global concerns<\/strong> related to the responsible handling of chemicals and waste.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Hosted by the <strong>German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation<\/strong>, Nuclear Safety, and Consumer Protection (BMU).&nbsp;<\/li><li>This forum <strong>seeks to galvanize political support and enhance the level of ambition<\/strong> for the &#8216; <strong>Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management\u202f(SAICM) <\/strong>Beyond 2020 agenda during the forthcoming 5th meeting of the International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5).&nbsp;<\/li><li>The <strong>inaugural Berlin Forum on Chemicals and Sustainability underscored the imperative of establishing a science-policy interface (SPI<\/strong>) for the management of chemicals and waste.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1955082\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PIB<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_are_daily_current_affairs\"><\/span>Q: What are daily current affairs? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Daily current affairs refer to the most recent and relevant events, developments, and news stories that are happening around the world on a day-to-day basis. These can encompass a wide range of topics, including politics, economics, science, technology, sports, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Why_is_it_important_to_stay_updated_with_daily_current_affairs\"><\/span>Q: Why is it important to stay updated with daily current affairs? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Staying updated with daily current affairs is crucial because it helps individuals make informed decisions in their personal and professional lives. It enables people to understand the world around them, stay aware of significant events, and engage in informed discussions about important issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Where_can_I_access_daily_current_affairs_information\"><\/span>Q: Where can I access daily current affairs information? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: There are various sources for daily current affairs, including newspapers, news websites, television news broadcasts, radio programs, and dedicated apps or newsletters. Social media platforms are also widely used to share and access current affairs information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_can_I_effectively_incorporate_daily_current_affairs_into_my_routine\"><\/span>Q: How can I effectively incorporate daily current affairs into my routine? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: To incorporate daily current affairs into your routine, consider setting aside specific times each day to read or watch news updates. You can also subscribe to newsletters or follow news apps to receive curated content. Engaging in discussions with peers or participating in online forums can further enhance your understanding of current events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_are_some_tips_for_critical_analysis_of_daily_current_affairs\"><\/span>Q: What are some tips for critical analysis of daily current affairs? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: When analyzing daily current affairs, it&#8217;s essential to cross-reference information from multiple sources to ensure accuracy. Additionally, consider the source&#8217;s credibility and bias, if any. 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