{"id":10997,"date":"2023-09-27T13:14:14","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T13:14:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=10997"},"modified":"2023-12-30T09:36:34","modified_gmt":"2023-12-30T09:36:34","slug":"upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-september-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-september-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Current Affairs &#8211; 27th 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.\u00a0<\/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-69d2f34903057\" 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\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d2f34903057\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-september-2023\/#Suicide_Clusters_in_India\" title=\"Suicide Clusters in India&nbsp;\">Suicide Clusters in India&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-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-27th-september-2023\/#About_Suicides_in_India\" title=\"About Suicides in India:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">About Suicides in India:&nbsp;&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-27th-september-2023\/#Emergence_of_Kota_as_suicide_cluster\" title=\"Emergence of Kota as suicide cluster:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Emergence of Kota as suicide cluster:&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-27th-september-2023\/#Reasons_for_rising_Suicide_incidences\" title=\"Reasons for rising Suicide incidences:&nbsp;\">Reasons for rising Suicide incidences:&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-27th-september-2023\/#Initiatives_by_government_to_tackle_suicides\" title=\"Initiatives by government to tackle suicides:&nbsp;\">Initiatives by government to tackle suicides:&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-27th-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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-september-2023\/#Goa_New_Beach_Shack_Policy\" title=\"Goa New Beach Shack Policy&nbsp;\">Goa New Beach Shack Policy&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-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-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-september-2023\/#Beach_Shacks\" title=\"Beach Shacks:&nbsp;\">Beach Shacks:&nbsp;<\/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-27th-september-2023\/#Changes_in_the_New_Policy\" title=\"Changes in the New Policy:&nbsp;\">Changes in the New Policy:&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-27th-september-2023\/#Major_Concerns_related_to_the_New_Policy\" title=\"Major Concerns related to the New Policy:&nbsp;\">Major Concerns related to the New Policy:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-september-2023\/#Political_Issue_of_Delimitation\" title=\"Political Issue of Delimitation&nbsp;\">Political Issue of Delimitation&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-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-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-september-2023\/#Delimitation\" title=\"Delimitation:&nbsp;\">Delimitation:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-september-2023\/#Political_connections_between_Womens_Reservation_Bill_and_Delimitation\" title=\"Political connections between Women\u2019s Reservation Bill and Delimitation:&nbsp;\">Political connections between Women\u2019s Reservation Bill and Delimitation:&nbsp;<\/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-27th-september-2023\/#Some_major_concerns_with_Delimitation\" title=\"Some major concerns with Delimitation:&nbsp;\">Some major concerns with Delimitation:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-september-2023\/#Kaobal_Gali-Mushkoh_Valley\" title=\"Kaobal Gali-Mushkoh Valley&nbsp;\">Kaobal Gali-Mushkoh Valley&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-september-2023\/#In_News-4\" title=\"In News:&nbsp;\">In News:&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-27th-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-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-september-2023\/#Kaobal_Gali-Mushkoh_Valley-2\" title=\"Kaobal Gali-Mushkoh Valley&nbsp;\">Kaobal Gali-Mushkoh Valley&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-27th-september-2023\/#Gurez_Valley\" title=\"Gurez Valley&nbsp;\">Gurez Valley&nbsp;<\/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-27th-september-2023\/#Mushkoh_Valley\" title=\"Mushkoh Valley&nbsp;\">Mushkoh Valley&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-september-2023\/#EXERCISE_YUDH_ABHYAS-23\" title=\"EXERCISE YUDH ABHYAS-23&nbsp;\">EXERCISE YUDH ABHYAS-23&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-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-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-september-2023\/#About-2\" 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-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-september-2023\/#Key_Features\" title=\"Key Features:&nbsp;\">Key Features:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-september-2023\/#The_State_of_the_Rhino_Report_2023\" title=\"The State of the Rhino Report, 2023&nbsp;\">The State of the Rhino Report, 2023&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-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-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-september-2023\/#About-3\" 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-31\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-september-2023\/#Key_Findings_of_the_Report\" title=\"Key Findings of the Report:&nbsp;\">Key Findings of the Report:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-september-2023\/#Veerangana_Durgavati_Tiger_Reserve\" title=\"Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve&nbsp;\">Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-september-2023\/#In_News-7\" 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-34\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-september-2023\/#About-4\" 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-35\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-september-2023\/#More_Information\" title=\"More Information:&nbsp;\">More Information:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-september-2023\/#Galactic_tides\" title=\"Galactic tides&nbsp;\">Galactic tides&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-september-2023\/#In_News-8\" 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-38\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-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-39\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-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-40\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-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-41\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-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-42\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-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-43\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-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-44\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-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-45\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-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=\"Suicide_Clusters_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Suicide Clusters in India<\/strong>&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> <strong>GS-1<\/strong> Indian Society and Social Issues; GS-2 Governance and Services relating to Health&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News\"><\/span><strong>In News<\/strong>: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The suicide cluster in Kota is being referred to as a public health emergency. The total suicide victims in 2023 alone has touched up to 26 in Kota.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Suicides_in_India\"><\/span><strong>About Suicides in India:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Suicide is a <strong>deliberate act of self-harm that leads to death<\/strong>. It is a complex issue with many contributing factors, including mental illness, substance abuse, relationship problems, and financial hardship.&nbsp;<\/li><li>There has been a rising trend in number of suicides in India. The city of Kota in Rajasthan, has witnessed a notable rise in suicides, particularly among students preparing for examinations making it a <strong>suicide cluster<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>US\u2019s Centres for Disease Control and Prevention defines a suicide cluster as a <strong>group of suicides, suicide attempts, or self-harm events that occur closer together in time and space<\/strong> than would normally be expected in a given community.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/edukemy.com\/09ab6b9d-48db-4cc4-a286-3b515cb47a6f\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emergence_of_Kota_as_suicide_cluster\"><\/span><strong>Emergence of Kota as suicide cluster:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Point cluster:<\/strong> The situation in Kota is identified as a suicide cluster, specifically a point cluster, where suicides are occurring closer together in time and space than otherwise.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Contagion effect<\/strong> could also be witnessed where one person\u2019s suicide, due to its circumstances and the publicity around it, triggers the risk of suicidal ideation, suicide attempts and\/or deaths by suicide in others who are already vulnerable to suicidal thoughts, leading to suicide clusters.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Suicides throughout the preparation duration<\/strong>: Suicide cluster in Kota are different in terms that these events are occurring not at a specific point in time, but through the year in preparation for examinations.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_for_rising_Suicide_incidences\"><\/span><strong>Reasons for rising Suicide incidences:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Academic pressure:<\/strong> Students preparing for competitive examinations face immense academic pressure. This pressure can be overwhelming, especially for students who are not coping well academically.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Parental expectations<\/strong>: Many parents have high expectations for their children, especially when it comes to academics. This pressure can be a major source of stress for students.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Competitive environment<\/strong>: The competitive environment in Kota is very intense. This can lead to feelings of anxiety and depression, especially for students who are not able to keep up with the pace.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Homesickness<\/strong>: Many students who come to Kota are from other parts of India. They may feel homesick, lonely and can lead to feelings of isolation and despair.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Lack of mental health support:<\/strong> There is a lack of mental health support available to students in Kota. Many students are not aware of the resources that are available to them, or they are reluctant to seek help due to stigma.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Initiatives_by_government_to_tackle_suicides\"><\/span><strong>Initiatives by government to tackle suicides:<\/strong>&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\/80776df4-0b4b-47f5-8361-b9ec12acb01f\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>National Suicide Prevention Strategy (NSPS):<\/strong> India introduced the NSPS, aiming to decrease suicides by 10% by 2030.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Suicide Surveillance Systems:<\/strong> A key target of NSPS is to establish effective suicide surveillance systems within the next three years.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Mental Health Outpatient Clinics<\/strong>: Another goal under the NSPS is to set up mental health outpatient clinics providing suicide prevention services. This will be achieved under the District Mental Health Programme and is slated for completion within five years.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Helplines numbers by States<\/strong>: States such as Telangana, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu have launched helplines for suicide prevention, particularly during the announcement of school leaving and entrance examination results.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Decriminalization of Suicides:<\/strong> The Mental Healthcare Act (MHCA), 2017, significantly reduced the scope for the use of Section 309 IPC which criminalizes attempt to commit suicide. It made the attempt to commit suicide punishable only as an exception.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Way_Forward\"><\/span><strong>Way Forward:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>De-stigmatization<\/strong>: Despite several measures there has been a steady rise in number of suicides in India. Need of the time is to de-stigmatize the discussion around suicides and motivate the distressed to seek help.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Media Responsibility:<\/strong> Encourage media to report responsibly on suicides to prevent contagion.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Focus on Prevention strategies<\/strong> to reduce the risk of further suicides need to be implemented.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Adopt Successful Models:<\/strong> Adopting approaches like the Tomorrow Project in Nottingham, UK, which has successfully halted suicide contagion through community information, meetings, and clinical support.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source:<a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/india\/the-suicide-cluster-in-kota-is-a-public-health-emergency\/articleshow\/103872918.cms?from=mdr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8216;The suicide cluster in Kota is a public health emergency\u2026&#8217; | India News<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Goa_New_Beach_Shack_Policy\"><\/span><strong>Goa New Beach Shack Policy<\/strong>&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 (Growth and Development; Employment)&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-2\"><\/span><strong>In News:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Goa government recently approved the \u2018Goa State Shack Policy 2023-2026\u2019, for the erection of temporary seasonal structures, beach shacks, deck beds and umbrellas along beach stretches for the next three tourist seasons.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beach_Shacks\"><\/span><strong>Beach Shacks:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>These are typically <strong>built from eco-friendly materials such as bamboo, wooden poles and thatched palm leaves<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>These have become a <strong>popular attraction for domestic and international tourists<\/strong> visiting Goa.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The shack policy <strong>allows unemployed persons of Goan domicile to operate \u2018temporary\u2019<\/strong> shacks on the beachfront during the peak tourist season from September 1 to May 31.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Changes_in_the_New_Policy\"><\/span><strong>Changes in the New Policy:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Earlier the beach shack policies had no bar on age but in the new policy a new condition has been added that the <strong>applicant should be of age between 18 and 60<\/strong> to get beach shack allocation.&nbsp;<\/li><li>In order to encourage newcomers, the <strong>government has relaxed the eligibility criteria for experience<\/strong>, with 90 per cent of shacks to be allotted to applicants having at least one year of experience running a shack and 10 per cent to those with no experience.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The new guideline <strong>mandates that shacks provide Goan food<\/strong> in response to visitor concerns over lacking Goan food from shacks.&nbsp;<\/li><li>A \u201c<strong>Digital Coast<\/strong>\u201d has been proposed at the beaches, where shack allottees will be provided POS (point of sale) machines <strong>to facilitate digital transactions for customers<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The <strong>penalty for subletting a shack has been hiked<\/strong> from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 25 lakh. If a toilet is found \u201cunhygienic\u201d, a fine of Rs 10,000 will be levied.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>No beach shacks shall be allotted at South Goa\u2019s Keri beach<\/strong> in the 2023-24 season, due to the Water Resources Department\u2019s ongoing work for protection against beach erosion at the stretch.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Concerns_related_to_the_New_Policy\"><\/span><strong>Major Concerns related to the New Policy:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Many believe that inserting age criteria and relaxing the experience norm, there is possibility of \u2018<strong>drive out shack holders and outsiders\u2019 entry\u2019<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The issue and provisions <strong>have not been discussed with the stakeholders<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Some criticised the policy that by inserting age limit, the government\u2019s intention was <strong>to render the traditional shack owners unemployed and displace them<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It may be <strong>difficult for a newcomer to operate a shack<\/strong>. Shack business requires a certain expertise and know-how.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Increasing the penalties and fines can increase corruption and it can encourage conducting surprise inspections<\/strong> and collecting fines by claiming that something in the shack is filthy.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The <strong>allocation of license should be more than three years<\/strong>. If a shack owner has invested a large sum of money, what if they do not get a licence in the next draw after three years? They will be forced to shut shop.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/goa-new-beach-shack-policy-concerns-explained-8954126\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indian Express<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Political_Issue_of_Delimitation\"><\/span><strong>Political Issue of Delimitation<\/strong>&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 2: Indian Polity (Parliament)&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-3\"><\/span><strong>In News:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, the Women\u2019s Reservation Bill, providing 33 per cent quota to women in Lok Sabha and state Assemblies, was swiftly passed by both Houses of Parliament, but its fate hangs in balance because of its dependence on the delimitation exercise.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delimitation\"><\/span><strong>Delimitation:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Delimitation is a <strong>Constitutional mandate, to be carried out after every Census<\/strong>, to <strong>readjust the number of seats and their boundaries on the basis of latest population data<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>But the number of seats for the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies has <strong>remained frozen for the last 50 years<\/strong>, due of opposition from political parties from the South. This is because the <strong>population growth rate in the northern Indian states is more as compared to the southern states<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>And they have no desire to enable delimitation even today, partly because this would result in a substantial increase in the number of Lok Sabha seats in the states of northern India, where population growth has been more pronounced.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Political_connections_between_Womens_Reservation_Bill_and_Delimitation\"><\/span><strong>Political connections between Women\u2019s Reservation Bill and Delimitation:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>This <strong>bill provides 33 per cent quota to women in Lok Sabha and state Assemblies after delimitation<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>One of the reasons women\u2019s reservation did not become a reality in the last 35 years was the fear among male politicians of having to let go of their seats.&nbsp;<\/li><li>A 33 per cent reservation in the current 545-member Lok Sabha would mean 182 seats being kept for women. Only 363 seats would be available for men. The current Lok Sabha has 467 men.&nbsp;<\/li><li>If, as a result of the delimitation exercise, the strength of the Lok Sabha increases to 770, as some calculations suggest, 257 seats would be reserved for women, and the remaining 513 could be available for men to contest.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Linkage with delimitation could delay the implementation of women\u2019s reservation even beyond 2029<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Delimitation is a contentious issue. But now, a resistance to the delimitation exercise ahead of 2029 polls would give a handle to the BJP to accuse the Opposition of creating hurdles for the women\u2019s reservation Bill&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_major_concerns_with_Delimitation\"><\/span><strong>Some major concerns with Delimitation:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The <strong>main rationale of delimitation is to ensure that every state has equitable representation in the Lok Sabha on the basis of its population<\/strong>, with the same logic running down within the states for Assemblies.&nbsp;<\/li><li>In the 1977 Lok Sabha, for example, every MP in India represented about 10.11 lakh people, on an average. While there are large variations, especially in small states, the attempt is to keep this number in as tight a range as possible. But there is no restriction on what this number should be.&nbsp;<\/li><li>If we attempt to retain the same number as in 1977, the strength of the Lok Sabha would have to be expanded to nearly 1,400, due to the increase in population. But the new Lok Sabha has been built with the maximum capacity of 888 seats. That means the average population size of every constituency would have to go up.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The <strong>number of Lok Sabha seats in states like Uttar Pradesh or Bihar are likely to jump much more than south Indian states<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>If the delimitation exercise had happened after every Census, as mandated in the Constitution, seats for the north Indian states would have gone up progressively and not all of a sudden<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Delimitation continues to be a political hot potato. By linking it with women\u2019s reservation, BJP has tried to press its advantage, but the Opposition has not yet opened its cards.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"271\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-204.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10998 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-204.png 602w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-204-585x263.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\/271;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"303\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-205.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10999 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-205.png 602w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-205-585x294.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\/303;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-politics\/womens-reservation-bill-political-issue-of-delimitation-8957721\/#:~:text=The%20main%20rationale%20of%20delimitation,the%20same%20number%20of%20people.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indian Express<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kaobal_Gali-Mushkoh_Valley\"><\/span><strong>Kaobal Gali-Mushkoh Valley<\/strong>&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 Geography&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-4\"><\/span><strong>In News:&nbsp; <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kaobal Gali-Mushkoh Valley, once a battleground during the Kargil war, has now opened up for tourists.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About\"><\/span><strong>About:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/edukemy.com\/8b77c832-1040-4598-86d9-9029642a9357\">This transformation is attributed to the enduring ceasefire between India and Pakistan sparking hope that tourism-driven commerce will thrive in the region.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kaobal_Gali-Mushkoh_Valley-2\"><\/span><strong>Kaobal Gali-Mushkoh Valley<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is <strong>located in Kargil\u2019s Drass Sector<\/strong> and <strong>was a battlefield during the 1999 Kargil war<\/strong> <strong>between India and Pakistan.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The region includes the Gurez Valley in north Kashmir, which was previously inaccessible to civilians due to shelling from Pakistan but now connects with the Mushkoh Valley in Kargil\u2019s Drass Sector.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Kaobal Gali, the highest pass<\/strong> at a height of 4,167 meters <strong>in Gurez<\/strong>, <strong>connects Gurez to Mushkoh Valley.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gurez_Valley\"><\/span><strong>Gurez Valley<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Gurez Valley is <strong>close to the Line of Control (LoC), <\/strong>in north Kashmir, with the <strong>Kishanganga river demarcating the line<\/strong> in several parts.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It is also home to <strong>ibex, musk deer and marmots, Himalayan brown bear<\/strong> and <strong>snow leopard<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The Gurez valley is one of few habitations in Kashmir where villages with <strong>only log houses exist<\/strong>, with no intervention of urban concrete materials.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mushkoh_Valley\"><\/span><strong>Mushkoh Valley<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Mushkoh Valley is <strong>situated in Dras, Ladakh<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It is <strong>home to boisterous wild tulip flowers<\/strong> and <strong>endangered Himalayan yew<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/kaobal-gali-mushkoh-valley-the-battlefields-of-kargil-war-opens-up-for-tourists\/article67338412.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=\"EXERCISE_YUDH_ABHYAS-23\"><\/span><strong>EXERCISE YUDH ABHYAS-23<\/strong>&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 Security&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-5\"><\/span><strong>In News: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 19th edition of \u201cEXERCISE YUDH ABHYAS\u201d is scheduled to take place from 25th September to 8th October 2023 in Fort Wainwright, Alaska, USA.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-2\"><\/span><strong>About:<\/strong>&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\/29af0776-3559-411a-8239-3e45b878f491\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is an <strong>annual exercise<\/strong> conducted <strong>jointly by the Indian Army and the United States Army.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The <strong>previous edition<\/strong> of the Exercise was <strong>conducted in Auli, Uttarakhand<\/strong>, India in November 2022.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Yudh Abhyas training includes various types of technical and operational activities exchanged between the armies of India and the United States.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The theme of the EXERCISE YUDH ABHYAS-23 is <strong>\u2018Employment of an Integrated Battle Group in Mountain\/ Extreme Climatic Conditions\u2019 <\/strong>under Chapter VII of the United Nations mandate.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Features\"><\/span><strong>Key Features:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The exercise will feature a <strong>Command Post Exercise, as well as Expert Academic Discussions<\/strong> on specific topics.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The <strong>Field Training Exercise<\/strong> will validate Integrated Battle Groups <strong>against hostile forces<\/strong> at the <strong>Brigade level, Integrated Surveillance Grid at the Brigade\/Battalion level, and the use of Heliborne\/Airborne elements<\/strong> and Force Multipliers.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It will also <strong>assess logistics and casualty management<\/strong> during operations<strong>, evacuation, combat medical aid,<\/strong> and other aspects relevant to High Altitude Areas and Extreme Climatic Conditions.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The Exercise will <strong>also involve the exchange of views and best practices<\/strong> in drills on a wide spectrum of <strong>combat skills including combat engineering<\/strong>, <strong>obstruction clearance<\/strong>, mine and Improvised Explosive Devices warfare.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1960137\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PIB<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_State_of_the_Rhino_Report_2023\"><\/span><strong>The State of the Rhino Report, 2023<\/strong>&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, Conservation&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-6\"><\/span><strong>In News: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, the International Rhino Foundation (IRF) has released the \u201cState of the Rhino, 2023\u201d report, which provides population estimates and trends for the five remaining rhino species in Africa and Asia.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-3\"><\/span><strong>About:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Every year, <strong>World Rhino Day is observed on 22nd September<\/strong> <strong>to spread awareness for all five species of rhino <\/strong>and the work being done to save them.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It was first announced by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) &#8211; South Africa in 2010.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Findings_of_the_Report\"><\/span><strong>Key Findings of the Report:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>According to the report, the two most significant factors causing rhino populations to decline are <strong>poaching and habitat loss<\/strong>, but <strong>climate change<\/strong> is also increasingly impacting many facets of their survival.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Poaching still threatens all five rhino species<\/strong> &#8212; black, white, greater one-horned, Sumatran, and Javan &#8212; and <strong>has increased in several regions<\/strong> that had not previously been targeted.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The <strong>collaboration among India, Bhutan, and Nepal, along with strict government protection<\/strong> and management, has <strong>led to a 20 percent increase in their population<\/strong> over the past decade. India is estimated to be home to 3,262 rhinos.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Black rhino populations are increasing <\/strong>despite poaching pressure. However, <strong>South Africa is grappling with devastating poaching losses of its white rhinos<\/strong>, particularly in certain reserves.&nbsp;<\/li><li>One concerning aspect highlighted in the report is that the <strong>status and whereabouts of 12 of the approximately 76 remaining Javan rhinos are unknown<\/strong>. <strong>Sumatran rhinos are also increasingly<\/strong> <strong>difficult to find<\/strong>, raising uncertainty about their population in the wild.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The report underscores the <strong>need for continued efforts to protect and conserve rhinos and their habitats, address poaching, and mitigate the effects of climate change<\/strong> to ensure the survival of these iconic species.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"569\" height=\"274\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-209.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11004 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 569px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 569\/274;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theweek.in\/wire-updates\/national\/2023\/09\/20\/del34-rhino-population-report.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Week <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Veerangana_Durgavati_Tiger_Reserve\"><\/span><strong>Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve<\/strong>&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&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-7\"><\/span><strong>In News:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, Madhya Pradesh, which is home to the most number of tigers in the country, has got a new protected area for the big cats named \u2018Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve\u2019, the seventh in the state.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-4\"><\/span><strong>About:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Veerangana Durgawati Wildlife Sanctuary is <strong>spread across Sagar, Damoh, and Narsinghpur districts of Madhya Pradesh.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>It is the <strong>seventh tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Area: 2,339 square kilometers<strong>.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Naming: It<strong> is named after Rani Durgavati, <\/strong>a queen of the Gondi people<strong>.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Culture:<strong> The Singorgarh Fort <\/strong>can be found<strong> inside the reserve.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>It will <strong>encompass areas<\/strong> within the <strong>Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary and Durgavati Wildlife Sanctuary.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>A <strong>green corridor linking Panna Tiger Reserve (PTR) <\/strong>with Durgavati will be <strong>developed for the natural movement of the tiger<\/strong> to the new reserve.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Rivers: <strong>Some areas of the reserve<\/strong> are situated <strong>in the Narmada and Yamuna River basins.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Vegetation: <strong>Dry deciduous type<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Flora: The chief floral elements include <strong>Teak, Saja, Dhaora, Ber, Amla,<\/strong> etc.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Fauna: <strong>Tiger, leopard, wolf, jackal, Indian fox, striped hyena, Nilgai, Chinkara<\/strong>, Chital, Sambhar, Black Buck, Barking deer, Common Langur Rhesus Macaque, etc.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_Information\"><\/span><strong>More Information:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Madhya Pradesh has consistently held the title of the \u201ctiger state,\u201d with its tiger population increasing from 526 in 2018 to 785 in the 2022 census.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/other-states\/veerangana-durgavati-tiger-reserve-becomes-mps-7th-protected-habitat-for-big-cats\/article67337729.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=\"Galactic_tides\"><\/span><strong>Galactic tides<\/strong>&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-8\"><\/span><strong>In News:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong> <\/strong>Like the earth\u2019s oceans at their shores, the universe\u2019s galaxies also experience tides, on a larger scale.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-5\"><\/span><strong>About<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The gravitational forces <strong>within galaxies that result from interactions between celestial objects like stars <\/strong>and gas clouds are what drive galactic tides, which are similar to the tides in Earth&#8217;s oceans but on a much larger scale.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The evolution of galaxies is significantly shaped by these tidal forces. By forming features like tidal tails and <strong>bridges, promoting star formation,<\/strong> and upsetting smaller star systems, they can change the structure of a galaxy.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Galactic tides over long periods of time also <strong>disturb star orbits, resulting in long-term modifications in galaxy structure. <\/strong>Even the interactions between nearby galaxies are influenced by galactic tides.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Supermassive black holes at the centers of <strong>galaxies are also affected by galactic tides, which results in events that change <\/strong>how these cosmic giants interact with nearby stars.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/galactic-tides-pushing-and-pulling-the-heavens\/article67341067.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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