{"id":11086,"date":"2023-09-29T09:29:27","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T09:29:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=11086"},"modified":"2024-01-02T09:50:57","modified_gmt":"2024-01-02T09:50:57","slug":"upsc-daily-current-affairs-28th-september-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-28th-september-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Current Affairs &#8211; 28th 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-69d46fcd79b31\" 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-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-28th-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-28th-september-2023\/#Causes_of_Inflation_in_prices_of_milk\" title=\"Causes of Inflation in prices of milk:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Causes of Inflation in prices of milk:&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-28th-september-2023\/#What_is_Artificial_Insemination\" title=\"What is Artificial Insemination?&nbsp;\">What is Artificial Insemination?&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-28th-september-2023\/#Factors_affecting_the_Indian_Dairy_Sector\" title=\"Factors affecting the Indian Dairy Sector:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Factors affecting the Indian Dairy Sector:&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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-28th-september-2023\/#Indias_GDP_measurement_and_its_limitations\" title=\"India\u2019s GDP measurement and its limitations&nbsp;\">India\u2019s GDP measurement and its limitations&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-28th-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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-28th-september-2023\/#Gross_Domestic_Product_GDP\" title=\"Gross Domestic Product (GDP):&nbsp;\">Gross Domestic Product (GDP):&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-28th-september-2023\/#Types_of_GDP\" title=\"Types of GDP:&nbsp;\">Types of GDP:&nbsp;<\/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-28th-september-2023\/#Calculation_of_GDP\" title=\"Calculation of GDP:&nbsp;\">Calculation of GDP:&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-28th-september-2023\/#Limitations_Of_GDP\" title=\"Limitations Of GDP:&nbsp;\">Limitations Of GDP:&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-28th-september-2023\/#Concerns_with_the_current_calculation_of_GDP\" title=\"Concerns with the current calculation of GDP:&nbsp;\">Concerns with the current calculation of GDP:&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-28th-september-2023\/#Way_Forward\" title=\"Way Forward:&nbsp;\">Way Forward:&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-28th-september-2023\/#World_Coffee_Conference\" title=\"World Coffee Conference&nbsp;\">World Coffee Conference&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-28th-september-2023\/#Why_in_News\" title=\"Why in News:\">Why in News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-28th-september-2023\/#Key_highlights_of_the_5th_World_Coffee_Conference_WCC\" title=\"Key highlights of the 5th World Coffee Conference (WCC):&nbsp;\">Key highlights of the 5th World Coffee Conference (WCC):&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-28th-september-2023\/#Conditions_required_for_Coffee_Plantation\" title=\"Conditions required for Coffee Plantation:&nbsp;\">Conditions required for Coffee Plantation:&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-28th-september-2023\/#Coffee_Production\" title=\"Coffee Production:&nbsp;\">Coffee Production:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-28th-september-2023\/#Coffee_Varieties_in_India\" title=\"Coffee Varieties in India:&nbsp;\">Coffee Varieties in India:&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-28th-september-2023\/#International_Coffee_Organization_ICO\" title=\"International Coffee Organization (ICO):&nbsp;\">International Coffee Organization (ICO):&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-28th-september-2023\/#Gita_Mittal_Committee\" title=\"Gita Mittal Committee&nbsp;\">Gita Mittal Committee&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-28th-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-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-28th-september-2023\/#About\" title=\"About:&nbsp;\">About:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-28th-september-2023\/#SC_judgments_regarding_Manipur_violence\" title=\"SC judgments regarding Manipur violence:&nbsp;\">SC judgments regarding Manipur violence:&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-28th-september-2023\/#Unified_Registration_Portal_for_GOBARdhan\" title=\"Unified Registration Portal for GOBARdhan&nbsp;\">Unified Registration Portal for GOBARdhan&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-28th-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-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-28th-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-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-28th-september-2023\/#Unified_Registration_Portal_for_GOBARdhan-2\" title=\"Unified Registration Portal for GOBARdhan:&nbsp;\">Unified Registration Portal for GOBARdhan:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-28th-september-2023\/#More_information_about_the_news\" title=\"More information about the news:&nbsp;\">More information about the news:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-28th-september-2023\/#Foreign_Contribution_Regulations_Act\" title=\"Foreign Contribution Regulations Act&nbsp;\">Foreign Contribution Regulations Act&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-28th-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-32\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-28th-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-33\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-28th-september-2023\/#Foreign_Contribution_Regulations_Act_FCRA\" title=\"Foreign Contribution Regulations Act (FCRA)&nbsp;\">Foreign Contribution Regulations Act (FCRA)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-28th-september-2023\/#Indian_Standards_on_Biofuel_to_Aid_GBAs_Clean_Energy_Goals\" title=\"Indian Standards on Biofuel to Aid GBA\u2019s Clean Energy Goals&nbsp;\">Indian Standards on Biofuel to Aid GBA\u2019s Clean Energy Goals&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-28th-september-2023\/#In_News-6\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-28th-september-2023\/#About-4\" title=\"About&nbsp;\">About&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-28th-september-2023\/#Kole_wetlands\" title=\"Kole wetlands&nbsp;\">Kole wetlands&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-28th-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-39\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-28th-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-40\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-28th-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-41\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-28th-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-42\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-28th-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-43\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-28th-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-44\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-28th-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-45\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-28th-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-46\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-28th-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=\"Climate_Change_and_the_Indian_Dairy_Sector\"><\/span>Climate Change and the Indian Dairy Sector&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-3<\/strong> Economics: Animal Rearing, Inflation&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>India, the world\u2019s largest milk producer for over half a century, is struggling with runaway milk prices. Despite producing a quarter of global milk production, milk prices are at an all-time high. Average retail price of milk has <strong>increased by 18 % <\/strong>in the past two years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/edukemy.com\/098e949b-7bb5-4fd0-9cbb-30128f519aac\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_of_Inflation_in_prices_of_milk\"><\/span>Causes of Inflation in prices of milk:&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Infectious lumpy skin disease<\/strong>: The viral pox disease LSD is novel to the country and has infected 3.2 million cattle and buffaloes across the country in the past year and killed over 0.2 million animals.&nbsp;<ul><li>Milk production of the surviving animals has dropped by 20 to 50%,&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Rebound in consumer demand<\/strong>: During COVID the demand and production of milk took hit. However post COVID increased demand for milk and milk products were witnessed, leading to increase in price. .&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Missing 17 million Cattles<\/strong>: According to an estimates the country has likely missed 16.84 million artificial inseminations and have led to stagnation in the number of high-yield dairy cattle and buffaloes between 2020 and 2022.&nbsp;<ul><li>This led to double burden of milk loss and incurring additional maintenance cost till the animal enters the next oestrus cycle.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Fodder Inflation<\/strong>: Farmers faced an acute shortage of dry fodder (wheat straw, along with other items) in 2022, and have been facing a steady fodder inflation since then. The shortage was fuelled by fall in wheat stocks due to an unusually hot March 2022.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Artificial_Insemination\"><\/span>What is Artificial Insemination?&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\/0c613905-cafe-4e25-acad-ad6640253751\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In artificial insemination technology, semen is collected from a bull with proven superior genetic merits and is stored at <strong>ultra-low temperatures (known as cryopreservation)<\/strong> at the country\u2019s more than 99,000 artificial insemination centers.\u00a0<\/li><li>It is then introduced to the reproductive tract of the female cattle at a time when it is ready for conception (also known as <strong>oestrus period that coincides once in 21 days<\/strong>).\u00a0<\/li><li>The Union government implements the <strong>Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme (NAIP), as part of the Rashtriya Gokul Mission<\/strong> scheme for genetic upgradation of all breeds of bovines and enhances their milk productivity using advanced technologies.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Factors_affecting_the_Indian_Dairy_Sector\"><\/span>Factors affecting the Indian Dairy Sector:<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Climate Impact:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<ul><li><strong>Milk Productivity: <\/strong>Increasing temperatures could decrease milk production and reproductive success in cattle. Increasing temperatures could reduce milk production in India\u2019s arid and semi-arid regions by 25% by the end of 2085.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Increased sensitivity to heat stress<\/strong>: Lactating dairy cows have an increased sensitivity to heat stress. Furthermore, higher yielding cows are more challenged by heat stress than lower yielding animals.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Reproductive success<\/strong>: Heat stress also decreases reproductive success. Elevated temperatures affect the cow\u2019s ability to display natural mating behaviour, as it reduces both the duration and intensity of oestrus expression.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/edukemy.com\/1cf8eea4-04bb-4472-8a3d-58073d806602\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Exodus of Dairy Farmers<\/strong>: Dairy farmers find the sector is no longer lucrative and that they are incurring huge losses. This is leading to an exodus of farmers from the dairy sector.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Government Policies:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<ul><li><strong>Sex-sorted semen production:<\/strong> The policy aims to produce semen of only female calves up to \u201c90% accuracy\u201d. This has been done to enhance milk production and limit stray cattle population. However this policy overlooks the utility of male cattle and could eliminate them slowly.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Anti-Slaughter rules<\/strong>: There is also the issue of the utility of female animals after they become unproductive, because it has become difficult to sell cows due to the anti-slaughter rules across many States.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/news\/agriculture\/17-million-missing-climate-change-government-policies-could-deal-lethal-blow-to-indian-dairy-sector-91935\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Down To Earth<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_GDP_measurement_and_its_limitations\"><\/span>India\u2019s GDP measurement and its limitations&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)&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, a number of experts have drawn attention to a disparity in India&#8217;s GDP numbers that masks underlying problems including growing inequality.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gross_Domestic_Product_GDP\"><\/span>Gross Domestic Product (GDP):&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>GDP is the <strong>gross valuation of all the goods and services generated within a country&#8217;s borders<\/strong> for a specific period, generally one financial year.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The GDP of a nation may be utilized <strong>to measure its growth and economic advancement<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>India\u2019s GDP is calculated by the <strong>Central Statistics Office (CSO)<\/strong>, which is part of the <strong>Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation (MoSPI)<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_GDP\"><\/span>Types of GDP:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Real GDP:<\/strong>&nbsp;<ul><li>Real GDP is an economic metric that is used to describe the economic output of a country within a specific year. It reflects the <strong>value of all goods and services produced while factoring inflation<\/strong> into its calculation. At present, the <strong>base year for calculating India&#8217;s Real GDP is 2011-12<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Nominal GDP:<\/strong>&nbsp;<ul><li>Nominal gross domestic product (GDP) is GDP given in current prices, without adjustment for inflation.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Nominal GDP is seen by the government as a more realistic indication of economic growth.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calculation_of_GDP\"><\/span>Calculation of GDP:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Expenditure Method:<\/strong>&nbsp;<ul><li>This method considers the total expenditure on goods and services made by every individual inside a single economy.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>GDP = Consumption Expenditure (C) + Investment Expenditure (I) + Government Spending (G) + Net Export (Nx)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Income Method:<\/strong>&nbsp;<ul><li>This method takes account of the gross revenue generated inside a nation&#8217;s borders by different production factors, such as labor and capital.&nbsp;<\/li><li>GDP calculated based on this approach is known as GDI or Gross Domestic Income.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>GDP = Wage + Rent + Interest + Profit<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Output Method:<\/strong>&nbsp;<ul><li>This approach is used to determine the <strong>market value of all the services and products produced within a country<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>This method aids in removing any discrepancy in GDP measurement brought on by fluctuations in pricing levels.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limitations_Of_GDP\"><\/span>Limitations Of GDP:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>GDP <strong>excludes non-market activities<\/strong> including domestic, volunteer, and other participations that have a beneficial effect on productivity. Additionally, <strong>goods produced for personal use are not included<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>GDP <strong>does not reflect the unequal distribution of income<\/strong> as seen in the case of India.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The <strong>Standard of Living cannot be estimated by GDP<\/strong>, India has a high GDP but the living standards is relatively low in India.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>The Environmental Impact of growth<\/strong> and <strong>social well-being<\/strong> are not explained by GDP.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Concerns_with_the_current_calculation_of_GDP\"><\/span>Concerns with the current calculation of GDP:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The country\u2019s GDP is presently computed with the <strong>base year of 2011-12 which is now more than 10 years old<\/strong>. Under normal circumstances, the base should have been revised after five years in 2016-17, with the readiness for another revision for 2021-22.&nbsp;<\/li><li>GDP estimates based on an outdated base <strong>would not adequately capture new activities being undertaken in the economy<\/strong> like large investments in infrastructure, large inflow of foreign investment, value addition due to diversification, adoption of efficient technologies, and increased capacity.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)<strong> has not come out with the results of various surveys like the consumer expenditure survey and the annual survey on unincorporated enterprises<\/strong> which are crucial for the base revision exercise.&nbsp;<\/li><li>There is a <strong>need for the introduction of Supply Use Tables (SUTs)<\/strong> which are critical for the validation of national accounts statistics. This would also take care of confusion faced by some of the followers of national account statistics in understanding the \u201cdiscrepancies\u201d brought out in the estimates as a balancing term on the expenditure side of GDP.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Way_Forward\"><\/span>Way Forward:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>MoSPI should initiate the process by constituting an advisory committee<\/strong> <strong>on National Accounts Statistics<\/strong> with professional experts from academia, industry and civil society and also set up working groups for the revision of the base year.&nbsp;<\/li><li>A <strong>decision on the new base year should be taken at the highest level<\/strong> after due consideration of data availability and an assessment of whether the year has been normal or not.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Steps should also be taken to change the base for all relevant price and production indices.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/opinion\/columns\/gdp-better-way-capture-growth-picture-8952711\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indian Express<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Coffee_Conference\"><\/span>World Coffee Conference&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tags:<\/strong> GS \u2013 3: Indian Economy (Agriculture)&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_in_News\"><\/span>Why in News: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, the International Coffee Organisation (ICO) hosted the 5th World Coffee Conference (WCC) in Bengaluru.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_highlights_of_the_5th_World_Coffee_Conference_WCC\"><\/span>Key highlights of the 5<sup>th<\/sup> World Coffee Conference (WCC):&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The ICO focused on <strong>highlighting the economic importance of coffee<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It is being <strong>held for the first time in an Asian coffee-producing country<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>&#8220;Regenerative agriculture,&#8221; a comprehensive agricultural method was one of the main themes covered during the conference.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Regenerative Agriculture:<\/strong>&nbsp;<ul><li>It is a comprehensive agricultural strategy that <strong>emphasizes reducing soil disturbance, diversifying crops, utilizing cover crops, and including livestock in order to improve soil health, biodiversity, and sustainability<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>By adhering to concepts like conservation tillage, crop variety, soil cover with cover crops, and livestock integration, it seeks to increase resources rather than depleting them.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conditions_required_for_Coffee_Plantation\"><\/span>Conditions required for Coffee Plantation:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> Hot and Humid; Dry weather is necessary at the time of ripening of the berries.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Rainfall:<\/strong> High (150 \u2013 250 cm)&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Ideal Soil Conditions:<\/strong> Well-drained loamy soils, Presence of humus and minerals (iron, calcium), Fertile volcanic red earth, and Deep sandy loam soils.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coffee_Production\"><\/span>Coffee Production:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>In India:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Karnataka (Highest) &gt; Kerala &gt; Tamil Nadu &gt; Andhra Pradesh.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Karnataka accounts for approximately 70% of India&#8217;s total coffee production.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Global Production:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Brazil is the largest producer.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>India\u2019s position is 6<sup>th<\/sup> (65 \u2013 70% of India\u2019s coffee is exported).&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coffee_Varieties_in_India\"><\/span>Coffee Varieties in India:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Arabica: <\/strong>Grown at higher altitudes and it has Higher market value due to its aroma.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Robusta:<\/strong> Known for its strength and used in various blends.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Coffee_Organization_ICO\"><\/span>International Coffee Organization (ICO):&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>ICO was <strong>established in 1963, under the United Nations<\/strong> and is headquartered at London.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It serves as the <strong>only intergovernmental organization for coffee<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It administers the <strong>International Coffee Agreement (ICA)<\/strong>, an important instrument for development cooperation.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Aim to strengthen the coffee sector<\/strong> and promote sustainable growth for the Global Coffee Value Chain (G-CVC).&nbsp;<\/li><li>It has <strong>43 exporting members (including India) and 6 importing members<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"416\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-225.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11090 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-225.png 602w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-225-585x404.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\/416;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/economy\/agri-business\/four-day-world-coffee-conference-2023-to-start-in-bengaluru-today\/article67340673.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=\"Gita_Mittal_Committee\"><\/span>Gita Mittal Committee&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 Government Policies &amp; Intervention&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-3\"><\/span>In News: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, The Supreme Court of India has informed petitioners involved in the Manipur ethnic violence case that it cannot oversee the administration of the state and encouraged petitioners to place their trust in the Justice Gita Mittal Committee to address the issues raised in the case.&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>The Justice Mittal Committee was <strong>constituted by the Supreme Court to intervene and monitor relief and rehabilitation,<\/strong> restoration of homesteads, <strong>religious places of worship, etc, in Manipur.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>The committee will look into the issues include:<\/strong>&nbsp;<ul><li>The <strong>distribution of Aadhaar cards<\/strong> <strong>and disability certificates<\/strong> to the displaced people of the State,&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>distribution of compensation<\/strong> to the families of the dead,&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>reconstruction of religious buildings<\/strong> <strong>and homes<\/strong> damaged during the violence,&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>handling of bodies<\/strong>, and&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>the <strong>functioning of courts in the state.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SC_judgments_regarding_Manipur_violence\"><\/span>SC judgments regarding Manipur violence:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The <strong>State shall appoint a nodal officer in Delhi to guide people who had fled Manipur<\/strong> during the violence by helping them file complaints and petitions with the appropriate authorities in the State.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The <strong>video-conferencing facilities shall be installed in district courts of Manipur<\/strong> within a week, and violation of it may bring the case of \u201ccontempt of court\u201d against the State.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/do-not-intend-to-run-manipur-administration-we-can-scrap-gita-mittal-committee-or-you-can-trust-it-cji-tells-petitioners\/article67344872.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=\"Unified_Registration_Portal_for_GOBARdhan\"><\/span>Unified Registration Portal for GOBARdhan&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 Economy, Renewable energy&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-4\"><\/span>In News:&nbsp; <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti has introduced a Unified Registration Portal for GOBARdhan to streamline the registration of Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) and biogas plants nationwide.&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>Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan (GOBARdhan) is <strong>an umbrella initiative of the Government of India<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>It <strong>aims to transform organic waste,<\/strong> including cattle dung, agricultural residues, and biomass, <strong>into <\/strong>valuable resources like<strong> biogas, CBG, and organic manure.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti<\/strong> is the <strong>coordinating department<\/strong> for GOBARdhan.&nbsp;<\/li><li>This initiative <strong>supports high-value Biogas\/CBG production<\/strong> and <strong>promotes the use of bio-slurry<\/strong> to improve soil health, carbon content, and water retention.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unified_Registration_Portal_for_GOBARdhan-2\"><\/span>Unified Registration Portal for GOBARdhan:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Anyone who operates or intends to set up a biogas\/ CBG\/ Bio CNG plant in India can obtain a registration number by registering in this unified registration portal<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The registration number is required to avail benefits\/ support from other Ministries\/ Departments.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_information_about_the_news\"><\/span>More information about the news:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (Nodal Department for GOBARdhan) announced that over <strong>1163 biogas plants and 426 CBG plants have successfully registered on the portal<\/strong> to date.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>These <strong>registered CBG\/Biogas plants are eligible for assistance under the Market Development Assistance (MDA) scheme<\/strong> of the Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals &amp; Fertilizers.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"904\" height=\"204\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-227.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11097 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-227.png 904w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-227-585x132.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 904px) 100vw, 904px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 904px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 904\/204;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1960589\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PIB<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foreign_Contribution_Regulations_Act\"><\/span>Foreign Contribution Regulations Act&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 Polity and Governance, Government Policies &amp; 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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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