{"id":10469,"date":"2023-09-15T19:10:08","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T19:10:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=10469"},"modified":"2023-12-29T06:51:26","modified_gmt":"2023-12-29T06:51:26","slug":"upsc-daily-current-affairs-15th-september-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-15th-september-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Current Affairs &#8211; 15th 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-69f88a99d544f\" 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-15th-september-2023\/#In_News\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-15th-september-2023\/#Background_of_India_%E2%80%93Saudi_relationship\" title=\"Background of India \u2013Saudi relationship:&nbsp;\">Background of India \u2013Saudi relationship:&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-15th-september-2023\/#Pillars_of_the_India-_Saudi_Arabia_relationship\" title=\"Pillars of the India- Saudi Arabia relationship:&nbsp;\">Pillars of the India- Saudi Arabia relationship:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-15th-september-2023\/#2023_World_Trade_Report_Re-globalization\" title=\"2023 World Trade Report: Re-globalization&nbsp;\">2023 World Trade Report: Re-globalization&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-15th-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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-15th-september-2023\/#Key_Highlights_of_the_Report\" title=\"Key Highlights of the Report:&nbsp;\">Key Highlights of the Report:&nbsp;<\/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-15th-september-2023\/#Re-Globalization\" title=\"Re-Globalization:&nbsp;\">Re-Globalization:&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-15th-september-2023\/#Libya_Flood_Reason_for_High_Death_Toll\" title=\"Libya Flood Reason for High Death Toll&nbsp;\">Libya Flood Reason for High Death Toll&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-15th-september-2023\/#In_News-3\" 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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-15th-september-2023\/#Mediterranean_storm\" title=\"Mediterranean storm:&nbsp;\">Mediterranean storm:&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-15th-september-2023\/#Derna_City_of_Libya\" title=\"Derna City of Libya:&nbsp;\">Derna City of Libya:&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-15th-september-2023\/#Flash_Flood\" title=\"Flash Flood:&nbsp;\">Flash Flood:&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-15th-september-2023\/#Reasons_for_Flood_in_Libya\" title=\"Reasons for Flood in Libya:&nbsp;\">Reasons for Flood in Libya:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-15th-september-2023\/#Business_Responsibility_and_Sustainability_Reporting_BRSR\" title=\"Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR)&nbsp;\">Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR)&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-15th-september-2023\/#In_News-4\" 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-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-15th-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-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-15th-september-2023\/#What_is_Environmental_Social_and_Governance_ESG\" title=\"What is Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)?&nbsp;\">What is Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-15th-september-2023\/#Salem_sago\" title=\"Salem sago&nbsp;\">Salem sago&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-15th-september-2023\/#In_News-5\" 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-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-15th-september-2023\/#About-2\" 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-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-15th-september-2023\/#Eastern_Maritime_Corridor_EMC\" title=\"Eastern Maritime Corridor (EMC)&nbsp;\">Eastern Maritime Corridor (EMC)&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-15th-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-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-15th-september-2023\/#About-3\" 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-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-15th-september-2023\/#Harami_Nala_Sir_Creek_Gujarat\" title=\"Harami Nala (Sir Creek, Gujarat)&nbsp;\">Harami Nala (Sir Creek, Gujarat)&nbsp;<\/a><ul 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href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-15th-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-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-15th-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-31\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-15th-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-32\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-15th-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-33\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-15th-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-34\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-15th-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.\u00a0\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India-Saudi_Arabia_Relationships\"><\/span>India-Saudi Arabia Relationships&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: GS-2<\/strong> Bilateral Groupings &amp; Agreements; Effect of Policies &amp; Politics of Countries on India&#8217;s Interests&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>The relationship between New Delhi and Riyadh has been improving steadily. During the recent visit of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, India is engaging with Saudi Arabia on a multitude of issues.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Background_of_India_%E2%80%93Saudi_relationship\"><\/span>Background of India \u2013Saudi relationship:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The two countries established <strong>diplomatic relations in 1947<\/strong>, and since then there have been cordial and friendly relations reflecting their historical socio-cultural and economic ties.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The visit of King Abdullah to India in January 2006 saw the signing of the <strong>Delhi Declaration<\/strong>, which laid the framework for upgrading ties to the level of <strong>\u201cstrategic partnership\u201d in 2010<\/strong> by the <strong>Riyadh Declaration<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The visits of the <strong>Indian PM to Riyadh in 2016<\/strong> and the conferment of <strong>Saudi\u2019s highest civilian honor<\/strong> to the Indian PM indicated the mutual importance of India and Saudi Arabia for each other.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The 2019 visit of the Crown Prince brought an <strong>investment of approximately $100 billion in India.<\/strong> An agreement was also signed to pave the way for Saudi Arabia to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA)&nbsp;<\/li><li>The Indian PM\u2019s visit to Riyadh again in October 2019 led to the <strong>signing of the Strategic Partnership Council (SPC) Agreement<\/strong>, which established a high-level council to steer the Indo-Saudi relationship.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"312\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-132.png\" alt=\"Highlights of the visit of Saudi Arabia\u2019s Crown Prince\" class=\"wp-image-10471 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 312px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 312\/375;\" \/><figcaption>Highlights of the visit of Saudi Arabia\u2019s Crown Prince<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Crown Prince visited New Delhi for the G20 Leaders\u2019 Summit, where he, along with the Indian PM and US President, announced the <strong>India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>The Crown Prince and Indian PM co-chaired the first meeting of the <strong>India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Eight agreements<\/strong> were signed between the two sides, which include upgrading their hydrocarbon energy partnership to a comprehensive energy partnership for renewable, petroleum, and strategic reserves, and creating a joint task force for $100 billion in Saudi investment.\u00a0<\/li><li>The possibility of <strong>trading in local currencies<\/strong>, and expediting negotiations for a <strong>free trade agreement between India and the Gulf Cooperation Council<\/strong> was also discussed.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pillars_of_the_India-_Saudi_Arabia_relationship\"><\/span>Pillars of the India- Saudi Arabia relationship:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Economic Ties<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Trade Ties: <\/strong>India is Saudi Arabia\u2019s second-largest trade partner; Saudi Arabia is India\u2019s fourth-largest trade partner. Trade with Saudi Arabia accounted for 4.53% of India\u2019s total trade in FY23 and bilateral trade was valued at $52.76 billion.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Indian Companies in Saudi<\/strong>: Around 2,800 Indian companies are registered as joint ventures\/ 100% owned entities with investments worth $2 billion in Saudi. Indian companies such as L&amp;T, Tata, Wipro, TCS, Shapoorji Pallonji, etc. have a strong presence in Saudi.\u00a0<\/li><li>Investment in India: Saudi\u2019s direct investments in India amounted to $3.15 billion (March 2022) with major investors being Aramco, SABIC, Zamil, e-holidays, and Al Batterjee Group.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Saudi Arabia\u2019s Public Investment Fund (PIF)<\/strong> has invested in several Indian startups such as Delhivery, FirstCry, Grofers, Ola, OYO, Paytm, and PolicyBazaar through SoftBank Vision Fund.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Proposed Investments<\/strong>: A major proposed investment is the $44 billion West Coast Refinery &amp; Petrochemicals Project in Maharashtra is being jointly built by Saudi Aramco, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, and an Indian consortium (IOCL, HPCL, BPCL).\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\"><li><strong>Energy Cooperation<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Crude and Petroleum imports:<\/strong> Saudi Arabia was the third largest crude and petroleum products source for India in FY23. India sourced 16.7% of India\u2019s total crude imports in FY23 from Saudi.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>India\u2019s LPG imports<\/strong> from Saudi Arabia stood at 11.2% of its total petroleum product imports, in FY 23.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\"><li><strong>Defence Partnership<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Defence Exercises<\/strong>: There is extensive naval cooperation between India and Saudi Arabia. There have already been 2 editions of the bilateral naval exercise, Al Mohed al Hindi.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Defense<\/strong> Cooperation: There is increasing defense cooperation, and both sides have agreed to continue working together to consider possibilities of joint development and production of defense equipment.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\"><li><strong>Diaspora in Saudi<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Diaspora as a Living bridge<\/strong>: The Indian community in Saudi is more than 2.4 million strong, and widely respected for its contribution to the development of Saudi Arabia.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Support to Indian diaspora<\/strong>: Supporting the evacuation of Indian nationals stranded in Sudan through Jeddah under Operation Kaveri, and facilitating Indian Hajj &amp; Umrah pilgrims.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/the-importance-of-saudi-arabia-to-india-8940521\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The importance of Saudi Arabia to India | Explained News &#8211; The Indian Express<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2023_World_Trade_Report_Re-globalization\"><\/span>2023 World Trade Report: Re-globalization&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: Indian Economy (Globalization)&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 World Trade Organization (WTO) published its World Trade Report 2023 which emphasizes the role of International Trade in building a more secure, inclusive, and sustainable world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Highlights_of_the_Report\"><\/span>Key Highlights of the Report:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The report <strong>promotes &#8220;re-globalization,&#8221;<\/strong> which would include extending trade integration to additional economies, individuals, and problems.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It places a <strong>focus on political objectives outside trade efficiency<\/strong>, such as world peace, security, alleviating poverty, and sustainability.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The paper discusses the <strong>change in the globalization narrative<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the <strong>importance of resilient supply chains<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Global trade trends have been influenced by geopolitical tensions<\/strong> such as the crisis in Ukraine, and the emergence of China.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Geopolitical boundaries are progressively being followed in trade<\/strong>. Trade flows are increasing more quickly inside fictitious geopolitical &#8220;blocs&#8221; than they are between them, pointing to a move towards friend-shoring.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Despite challenges, <strong>bilateral trade between China and the United States reached record highs<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>During the COVID-19 pandemic, <strong>international supply networks were crucial<\/strong> in addressing supply shortages.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Millions of <strong>people have been rescued from poverty via trade integration<\/strong>. Trade may promote sustainability by making green technology more accessible.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Re-Globalization\"><\/span>Re-Globalization:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Re-globalization is a theory <strong>that promotes increasing and bolstering global economic and trade interconnectedness<\/strong> with an emphasis on making it more equitable, secure, and sustainable.\u00a0<\/li><li>It <strong>emphasizes<\/strong> the requirement for more international collaboration and trade integration to handle today&#8217;s global concerns, such as geopolitical conflicts, economic inequality, and climate change.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Benefits:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>It may <strong>spur economic growth and lower the rate of poverty<\/strong>, as was the case in India from 1994 to 2005.\u00a0<\/li><li>It can <strong>help reduce poverty<\/strong> by enhancing economic possibilities and income distribution, as seen by the roughly 1.5-point drop in the headcount poverty rate.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>International cooperation on environmental issues<\/strong> can be facilitated by re-globalization.\u00a0<\/li><li>As seen in India between 1990 and 2010, resource reallocation from inefficient to efficient enterprises can result in a substantial reduction in emission intensity.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Role of WTO in encouraging Re-Globalization:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>By enforcing trade regulations and agreements among member nations, the <strong>WTO can support multilateral trading laws<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>Addressing Global Challenges by <strong>Promoting Policies to Reduce Poverty and Inequality Through Trade<\/strong> and Facilitating Discussions on Trade&#8217;s Role in Peace and Security.\u00a0<\/li><li>Increasing Economic Security by <strong>Stressing the Value of Crisis-Resilient Supply Chains<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>Implementing agreements like the Fisheries Subsidies Agreement and the Trade Facilitation Agreement will facilitate trade. <strong>Reducing trade costs for middle and low-income nations<\/strong> is the key to addressing trade cost disparities.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wto.org\/english\/blogs_e\/ce_ralph_ossa_e\/blog_ro_12sep23_e.htm#:~:text=The%20main%20conclusion%20is%20that,call%20%E2%80%9Cre%2Dglobalization%E2%80%9D.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WTO<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Libya_Flood_Reason_for_High_Death_Toll\"><\/span>Libya Flood Reason for High Death Toll&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: Disaster Management (Flash Flood)&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, over 5,000 individuals have died and thousands are missing after a disastrous flood in Derna, eastern Libya, caused by broken dams and flash floods brought on by the Mediterranean storm Daniel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mediterranean_storm\"><\/span>Mediterranean storm:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A Mediterranean storm or Mediterranean cyclone is a <strong>weather condition formed over the Mediterranean Sea<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Although the strength and effects of Mediterranean storms can vary, they <strong>frequently produce large amounts of precipitation<\/strong>, which can cause flooding, landslides, and other weather-related dangers.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Derna_City_of_Libya\"><\/span>Derna City of Libya:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Derna is a <strong>port city in eastern Libya<\/strong> with a population of around 85,000 to 90,000.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Libya is a country in the <strong>Maghreb region of North Africa<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The Mediterranean Sea forms its northern boundary, and Algeria, Egypt, Sudan, Chad, and Tunisia make up its western, eastern, southern, and southernmost borders, respectively.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flash_Flood\"><\/span>Flash Flood:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Excessive or continuous rainfall over<\/strong> days or during particular seasons, can lead to stagnation of water and cause flooding.\u00a0<\/li><li>Flash floods occur in a much shorter period (say, when rainfall creates flooding in less than 6 hours) and are highly localized.\u00a0<\/li><li>Flash floods <strong>can also be caused by factors apart from rainfall, like when a dam overflows<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_for_Flood_in_Libya\"><\/span>Reasons for Flood in Libya:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Despite being a port city there was a <strong>lack of a functioning weather agency and early warning system<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Lack of <strong>maintenance of dam which caused the failure of the dam<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"660\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-131.png\" alt=\"LIBYA\" class=\"wp-image-10470 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-131.png 602w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-131-585x641.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\/660;\" \/><figcaption>LIBYA<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.hindustantimes.com\/Home\/ShareArticle?OrgId=159f374cb52&amp;imageview=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hindustan Times<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business_Responsibility_and_Sustainability_Reporting_BRSR\"><\/span>Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR)&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-4\"><\/span>In News: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>IICA and UNICEF jointly organize a workshop on Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR)&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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In 2021, SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) <strong>introduced the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting framework.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>This framework requires the top <strong>1000 publicly listed companies in India to disclose their performance<\/strong> across a range of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) dimensions.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>It draws its foundation from the <strong>nine principles outlined in the National Guidelines<\/strong> for Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC).&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Environmental_Social_and_Governance_ESG\"><\/span>What is Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals are standards for <strong>ethical, sustainable business practices.&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>They <strong>cover environmental stewardship, social responsibility towards employees and communities, and effective corporate governance<\/strong>, including leadership and shareholder rights.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1956690\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PIB<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salem_sago\"><\/span>Salem sago&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>The Salem Starch and Sago Manufacturers Service Industrial Cooperative Society Ltd (popularly called SAGOSERVE) received <strong>a Geographical indication tag or GI tag for Salem sago.<\/strong>&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>Sago, derived from <strong>raw tapiocas, is in the form of small hard globules<\/strong> or pearls and <strong>is pearl white<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>Tapioca is a <strong>major horticulture crop cultivated on nearly 3 lakh hectares<\/strong> in Tamil Nadu, producing 60 lakh tonnes of the crop.\u00a0<\/li><li>Sago is <strong>manufactured from the wet starch powder crushed from tapioca roots.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>The wet starch powder is used for <strong>producing sago and the dry powde<\/strong>r has been used as a raw material for industrial purposes.\u00a0<\/li><li>Sago <strong>was produced first in Salem district<\/strong>, which is the main center for sago production in the country, on a cottage scale basis.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"328\" height=\"246\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-133.png\" alt=\"Salem Sago\" class=\"wp-image-10472 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 328px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 328\/246;\" \/><figcaption>Salem Sago<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/tamil-nadu\/watch-salem-sago-gets-gi-tag\/article67280886.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Hindu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eastern_Maritime_Corridor_EMC\"><\/span>Eastern Maritime Corridor (EMC)&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 Economy Infrastructure&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 Ministry of Ports extended an invitation for an Indo-Russian Workshop on Eastern Maritime Corridor in Chennai&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>The Eastern Maritime Corridor (EMC) is a <strong>proposed sea route that would connect the Indian port of Chenna<\/strong>i with the <strong>Russian port of Vladivostok<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>This corridor is expected to <strong>reduce the transportation time between Indian and Russian ports<\/strong> in the Far East Region by as much as 40 percent, bringing it down from the current 40 days to 24 days.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Currently, the trade route between Mumbai, India, and St. Petersburg, Russia, covers a distance of 8,675 nautical miles.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>EMC is projected to cover a distance of approximately 5,600 nautical miles<\/strong>, which is significantly shorter than the existing route via the Suez Canal.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Once completed, the <strong>EMC is expected to facilitate the transportation of goods from India to Far East Russia <\/strong>in just 24 days, which is a significant improvement over the current journey duration of over 40 days.&nbsp;<\/li><li>For India, the EMC <strong>holds the potential to offer a more efficient and shorter route to access the markets of the Far East<\/strong>, including countries like China and Japan. This improved connectivity can have positive implications for trade and economic relations in the region.&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-134.png\" alt=\"Eastern Maritime Corridor (EMC)\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-10473 lazyload\" width=\"359\" height=\"249\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-134.png 602w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-134-585x406.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 359px) 100vw, 359px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 359px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 359\/249;\" \/><figcaption>Eastern Maritime Corridor (EMC)\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1956694\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PIB<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Harami_Nala_Sir_Creek_Gujarat\"><\/span>Harami Nala (Sir Creek, Gujarat)&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 Security&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-7\"><\/span>In News<strong>:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Union Home Minister\u2019s visit to Harami Nala on the India-Pakistan border last month highlights the enhanced security measures in place.&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>Harami Nala is a 22-kilometer tidal channel that serves as a <strong>natural demarcation line between India and Pakistan.&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>This channel <strong>plays a vital role in carrying water and sediment<\/strong>, and it is home to protected marine species.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The area around <strong>Harami Nala consists of extensive marshy mudflats<\/strong>, where temperatures can soar to over 50\u00b0C during the summer.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Sir Creek, <strong>originally known as Ban Ganga, is a 96-kilometer tidal estuary situated<\/strong> in the uninhabited marshlands of the Indus River Delta.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It lies on the <strong>border between India and Pakistan, ultimately flowing into the Arabian Sea<\/strong>. This creek serves as a geographical divider, separating India&#8217;s Gujarat state from Pakistan&#8217;s Sindh province.&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-135.png\" alt=\"Harami Nala (Sir Creek, Gujarat)\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-10474 lazyload\" width=\"222\" height=\"238\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 222px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 222\/238;\" \/><figcaption>Harami Nala (Sir Creek, Gujarat)\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/opinion\/op-ed\/spotlighting-another-border-point-the-rogue-channel\/article67300028.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Hindu<\/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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