{"id":12461,"date":"2023-10-12T12:06:58","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T12:06:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=12461"},"modified":"2023-11-09T11:03:47","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T11:03:47","slug":"upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-october-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-october-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Current Affairs &#8211; 12th October 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 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for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69feae697f493\" 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 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href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-october-2023\/#About\" title=\"About\">About<\/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-12th-october-2023\/#Claudia_Goldin\" title=\"Claudia Goldin\">Claudia Goldin<\/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-12th-october-2023\/#Nobel_Prize_in_Economic_Sciences\" title=\"Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences&nbsp;\">Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences&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-12th-october-2023\/#Key_Highlights\" title=\"Key Highlights&nbsp;\">Key Highlights&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-12th-october-2023\/#More_Information\" title=\"More Information\">More Information<\/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-12th-october-2023\/#Uterus_Transplantation\" title=\"Uterus Transplantation&nbsp;\">Uterus Transplantation&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-12th-october-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-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-october-2023\/#Uterus_Transplant\" title=\"Uterus Transplant\">Uterus Transplant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 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doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-october-2023\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2023_Nobel_Prize_in_Economic_Sciences\"><\/span><strong>2023 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences<\/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 \u20133 Economy&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_in_news\"><\/span><strong>Why in news? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, the Nobel Prize in Economics for 2023 has been awarded to Claudia Goldin, a Harvard University professor, for research that has advanced the <strong>understanding of the Gender Gap in the Labor Market.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About\"><\/span><strong>About<\/strong><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\/b9232759-3918-48d3-92b1-2f7028543ea2\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Claudia_Goldin\"><\/span><strong>Claudia Goldin<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>She is <strong>only the third woman to receive this honor<\/strong> since its inception in 1969.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Claudia\u2019s Work:<\/strong> Goldin has been a pioneer in <strong>studying the role of women in the economy and has written several books<\/strong> on the topic, such as <strong>Understanding the Gender Gap: An Economic History of American Women<\/strong> (Oxford, 1990), and <strong>Career &amp; Family: Women\u2019s Century-Long Journey toward Equity<\/strong> (Princeton University Press, 2021).&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nobel_Prize_in_Economic_Sciences\"><\/span><strong>Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nobel Prize in Economics is also <strong>known as Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>In 1968, Sveriges Riksbank (Sweden\u2019s central bank) established<\/strong> the Prize in Economic Sciences <strong>in Memory of Alfred Nobel.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Unlike the original Nobel Prizes in fields like physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and peace, which were established by Nobel&#8217;s will, the Nobel Prize in <strong>Economic Sciences is not one of the original Nobel Prizes.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>The prize was established later to honor outstanding<strong> contributions to the field of economics<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The <strong>Prize recognizes individuals or organizations for their exceptional research, discoveries, or contributions that have advanced the understanding of economics<\/strong> and its application to real-world problems.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The Prize in Economic Sciences is <strong>awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Stockholm, Sweden.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Highlights\"><\/span><strong>Key Highlights<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Goldin had provided <strong>\u201cthe first comprehensive account of women\u2019s earnings and labour market participation through the centuries<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Goldin\u2019s path-breaking work has shed light on the <strong>participation of women in the labour market over the past 200 years<\/strong>, and why the <strong>pay gap between men and women refuses to close even as many women are likely to be better educated than men<\/strong> in high-income countries.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Historical Perspective:<\/strong> Before Industrialization, women were more likely to be involved in economic activities related to agriculture and cottage industries.&nbsp;<\/li><li>However, with <strong>the rise of industrialization and factory-based work, women faced difficulties leaving their homes to work.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Role of the Services Sector:<\/strong> In the early 20th century, the growth of the services sector played a pivotal role in women&#8217;s access to higher education and employment opportunities.&nbsp;<\/li><li>This sector offered more opportunities for women to enter the workforce.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/edukemy.com\/f9142e7a-2f9a-4702-a651-8df4326e0d84\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>U-shaped curve<\/strong> \u2013 The participation of married women decreased with the transition from an agrarian to an industrial society.&nbsp;<\/li><li>But it then increased with the growth of the service sector.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Marriage Barriers:<\/strong> By the beginning of the 20th century, while around <strong>20 % of women were gainfully employed, the share of married women was only 5 %.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Goldin noted that legislation known as \u201c<strong>marriage bars\u201d often prevented married women from continuing their employment <\/strong>as teachers or office workers.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Role of Contraceptive Pills: <\/strong>The <strong>availability of easy-to-use contraceptive pills by the end of the 1960s allowed women to exercise greater control over childbirth<\/strong> and plan their careers and motherhood.&nbsp;<\/li><li>This <strong>led to more women studying subjects like law, economics, and medicine<\/strong> and entering various fields of employment.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Role of Parenthood in Pay Gap: <\/strong>Despite improvements in education and employment opportunities for women, a significant <strong>gender-based pay gap persisted.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Initial earnings differences between men and women were small<\/strong>. However, once the first child arrived, women&#8217;s earnings fell,<strong> <\/strong>and they <strong>did not increase at the same rate as men&#8217;s earnings, even if they had similar education and professions.<\/strong>&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><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>2022 Nobel Prize in Economics <\/strong>was awarded to<strong> Ben S. Bernanke, Douglas W. Diamond and Philip H. Dybvig<\/strong> \u201cfor <strong>research on banks and financial crises<\/strong>.\u201d&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/us-economist-claudia-goldin-wins-nobel-prize-in-economic-sciences-2023\/article67398547.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=\"Uterus_Transplantation\"><\/span><strong>Uterus Transplantation<\/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: Science and Technology (Biotechnology)&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_in_News\"><\/span><strong>Why in News<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, the first Uterus Transplantation of UK was conducted which can be a promising solution for the women facing reproductive problems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uterus_Transplant\"><\/span><strong>Uterus Transplant<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is a <strong>medical technique where a woman&#8217;s damaged or non-existent uterus is replaced with a healthy one<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It can help women who lack a uterus fulfill their reproductive needs.&nbsp;<\/li><li>From a living or deceased donor, a replacement uterus is acquired and placed into the recipient.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>At Galaxy Care Hospital in Pune, India&#8217;s first uterus transplant baby was born by a C-section in 2018<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>According to the British Medical Bulletin, <strong>uterine factor infertility affects about 1 in 500 women<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_of_Uterus_Transplant\"><\/span><strong>Procedure of Uterus Transplant<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Before the transplant, the <strong>patient is subjected to extensive physical and mental health examinations<\/strong>. The viability of the donor&#8217;s uterus is carefully evaluated, whether it comes from a living or deceased donor.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The <strong>Uterus Transplant procedure doesn\u2019t connect the uterus to the fallopian tubes<\/strong> \u2013 which ensure the ovum from the ovaries moves to the uterus \u2013 so the individual can\u2019t become pregnant through natural means.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Instead, <strong>doctors remove the recipient\u2019s ova, create embryos using in vitro fertilization<\/strong>, and freeze them embryos (cryopreservation). Once the newly transplanted uterus is \u2018ready\u2019, the doctors implant the embryos in the uterus.&nbsp;<\/li><li>After the transplantation procedure, the vital uterine vasculature (the network of vessels connecting the heart to other organs and tissues in the body) and other important linkages are methodically re-established.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Post_%E2%80%93_Transplant_Pregnancy\"><\/span><strong>Post \u2013 Transplant Pregnancy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The <strong>first three months are when physicians monitor the transplant&#8217;s viability<\/strong> since this is when the recipient&#8217;s risk of losing the graft becomes highest.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Doctors examine the uterus to ensure that it is working properly six months to a year after the treatment. Regular menstruation is seen as a positive indicator during this time.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Only once this stage is complete may the recipient try to get pregnant<\/strong>. Cryopreserved embryos created by in vitro fertilisation are transferred to the recipient&#8217;s uterus during the first stage of pregnancy.&nbsp;<\/li><li>There is an increased risk of spontaneous abortion, intrauterine mortality, low birthweight, and early birth in pregnancies following the transplantation of the uterus in women, just like there is in pregnancies following the transplantation of other organs. Therefore, regular check-ups and follow-ups are essential for women who have had their uteruses transplanted.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Side_Effects\"><\/span><strong>Side Effects<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>To prevent the recipient\u2019s body from rejecting the transplanted uterus, <strong>the recipient needs to take drugs that suppress the immune system<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>These <strong>drugs are selected such that they won\u2019t harm fetal development at any stage<\/strong> \u2013 from the uterus\u2019s transplant until it is removed after childbirth.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Artificial_Uteri\"><\/span><strong>Artificial Uteri<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Researchers, at the University of Gothenburg, are working on bioengineered uteri.&nbsp;<\/li><li>These are <strong>created using stem cells taken from a woman&#8217;s blood or bone marrow as a foundation for a 3D scaffold<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Artificial uteri <strong>could eliminate the need for live donors, addressing ethical concerns and reducing the potential risks to healthy donors<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/uterus-transplant-process-cost-explained\/article67355912.ece#:~:text=On%20August%2023%2C%20doctors%20at,reproduce%2C%20according%20to%20the%20BBC.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Hindu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transparency_Reforms_in_Lok_Sabha\"><\/span><strong>Transparency Reforms in Lok Sabha<\/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><p>GS \u2013 4: Ethics (Code of Conduct for Members of Parliament)&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_in_News-2\"><\/span><strong>Why in News<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Two significant reforms are pending in the Lok Sabha. These are the formulation of a Code of Conduct for members of Lok Sabha (LS) and a Declaration of Members\u2019 Business Interests.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ethics_Committee_in_the_Lok_Sabha\"><\/span><strong>Ethics Committee in the Lok Sabha<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Speaker received a report on proposed changes to the <strong>Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Lok Sabha on December 16, 2014<\/strong>, from the <strong>Lok Sabha Ethics Committee, which is chaired by Gandhinagar MP L K Advani<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The report said [the Ethics Committee] shall \u201c<strong>formulate a Code of Conduct for Members and suggest amendments or additions to the Code of Conduct from time to time<\/strong>\u201d.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The <strong>first Ethics Committee in Lok Sabha was constituted on May 16, 2000<\/strong> by the late GMC Balayogi of the TDP. The Ethics Committee is reconstituted every year.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The committee was headed by T R Baalu of the DMK in 2009-10, by Advani in 2011-12, and by Dr Chinta Mohan of the Congress in 2013-14.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The Ethics Committee continued to be headed by Advani until 2018-19. Since 2019-20, it has been headed by Vinod Sonkar, the BJP MP from Kaushambi, UP.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Code_of_Conduct_in_Lok_Sabha\"><\/span><strong>Code of Conduct in Lok Sabha<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The <strong>Ethics Committee of Lok Sabha has been deliberating on the Code of Conduct for over eight years<\/strong>, reflecting a prolonged delay in addressing this vital issue.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The <strong>Code&#8217;s purpose is to guide and ensure appropriate behavior and conduct among Lok Sabha MPs, enhancing the integrity of parliamentary proceedings<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>A code for Union ministers was adopted, and state governments were advised to adopt it as well<\/strong>. Now the Code of Conduct is applicable to both Union and State ministers.&nbsp;<\/li><li>In the case of MPs, the first step was the constitution of Parliamentary Standing Committees on Ethics in both the Houses.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Code_of_Conduct_in_Rajya_Sabha\"><\/span><strong>Code of Conduct in Rajya Sabha<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The <strong>first Ethics Committee in Rajya Sabha was inaugurated by Chairman K R Narayanan on May 30, 1997<\/strong> \u201cto oversee the moral and ethical conduct of the Members and to examine the cases referred to it with reference to ethical and other misconduct of Members\u201d.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The <strong>Fourth Report of the Committee was adopted by Rajya Sabha on April 20, 2005<\/strong>, and a <strong>14-point Code of Conduct for members of the House<\/strong> has been in force ever since.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>UPSC CSE Previous Years Questions<\/strong>&nbsp;<br><strong>Mains<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Q. To what extent, in your view, the Parliament is able to ensure accountability of the executive in India? (2021)&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/lok-sabha-code-of-conduct-business-interest-8957367\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Indian Express<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dhole\"><\/span><strong>Dhole<\/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 \u20133 Environment, Conservation&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_in_news-2\"><\/span><strong>Why in news? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The activity of the Dholes or Asiatic wild dog in Assam\u2019s Manas National Park showed the highest temporal overlap with the leopard and the lowest with the clouded leopard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/edukemy.com\/26c866ff-fdab-4193-bd6a-c80cd22194a3\"><\/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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dhole (Cuon alpinus) is a <strong>wild carnivorous animal<\/strong> and is a <strong>member of the family Canidae and the class Mammalia.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Dholes are <strong>highly social animals<\/strong> that lives in a clan of usually twelve individuals.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Habitat:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Historically,<\/strong> dholes purportedly occurred throughout <strong>southern Russia, all across central Asia, south Asia and southeast Asia.<\/strong>&nbsp;<ul><li>According to recent research and current distribution maps, they are <strong>restricted to south and southeast Asia, with the northernmost populations in China.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>In India,<\/strong> they are found in three clusters across India namely the <strong>Western and Eastern Ghats, central Indian landscape and North East India.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Karnataka, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh rank high in the conservation of the endangered dhole <\/strong>in India, according to a study (2020).&nbsp;<\/li><li>Dholes are animals that <strong>inhabit dense jungles, steppes, mountains, scrub forests, and pine forests.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>They <strong>vary in colour from charcoal grey to rust red to sandy beige<\/strong>, depending on their habitat.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Ecological role:&nbsp;<ul><li>Dholes play an <strong>important role as apex predators in forest<\/strong> ecosystems.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Conservation status:&nbsp;<ul><li>IUCN Red List: <strong>Endangered<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>The Wildlife Protection Act 1972: <strong>Schedule II<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>CITES: <strong>Appendix II<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/prey-habitat-dictate-dhole-tiger-coexistence-study\/article67395637.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=\"Arunachal_Pradesh_Gets_GI_Tags_for_Three_Products\"><\/span><strong>Arunachal Pradesh Gets GI Tags for Three Products<\/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 \u2013Indian Economy&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_in_news-3\"><\/span><strong>Why in news? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Three indigenous products from Arunachal Pradesh \u2013 Yak Churpi, Khamti rice and Tangsa textile \u2013 have been granted the prestigious GI Tag by the GI Registry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-3\"><\/span><strong>About<\/strong><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\/14e050c5-8c25-4e93-adbb-047100ab483f\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arunachal_Yak_Churpi\"><\/span><strong>Arunachal Yak Churpi<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Churpi is a cheese product prepared from the milk of Arunachali yak.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Arunachali yak is a rare breed found primarily in the <strong>West Kameng and Tawang districts of Arunachal Pradesh.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>It is <strong>reared by tribal yak pastoralists <\/strong>known as <strong>Brokpas<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It is widely consumed in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal and Bhutan.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/edukemy.com\/7e1e38ab-be25-49a1-9409-bae1cf08f0db\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Health Benefits and Usage: Churpi is <strong>rich in proteins and serves as a vital source of nutrition<\/strong> in the vegetation-scarce, cold, and hilly mountainous regions of Arunachal Pradesh.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Khaw_Tai_Khamti_Rice\"><\/span><strong>Khaw Tai (Khamti Rice)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Khaw Tai, a <strong>chewy sticky rice variety<\/strong>, <strong>hails from the Namsai region<\/strong> and is <strong>cultivated by traditional Khampti tribal farmers.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tangsa_Textile\"><\/span><strong>Tangsa Textile<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Textile products of the <strong>Tangsa tribe of Changlang district<\/strong> are <strong>famous for their exotic designs and vibrant colors.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>This traditional craftsmanship <strong>reflects the cultural richness of the region.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>GI Tag<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">A geographical indication (<strong>GI) tag is a name or sign used on certain products that correspond to a specific geographical location or origin.<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Geographical indications are recognized as a <strong>part of intellectual property rights (IPRs) under Articles 1(2) and 10 of the Paris Convention<\/strong> and also under <strong>Articles 22 to 24 of the Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement<\/strong>.<br>In India, GI Tag registration is administered by the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 which allowed India to join the WTO and sign the convention.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>A registered GI is valid for 10 years. It can be renewed from time to time for a further period of 10 years each.&nbsp;<br>The first product in India to be accorded with GI tag was Darjeeling tea in the year 2004-05.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/guwahati\/arunachal-yak-churpi-khamti-rice-tangsa-textile-get-gi-tag\/articleshow\/104174951.cms?from=mdr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Times of India<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tele_MANAS_Seva\"><\/span><strong>Tele MANAS Seva<\/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 \u20132 Health&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_in_news-4\"><\/span><strong>Why in news? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tele-MANAS Seva, launched last year on the occasion of World Mental Health Day, has counselled more than 3,50,000 people till date.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-4\"><\/span><strong>About<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Tele-MANAS Seva is a <strong>mental health counseling service launched on World Mental Health Day 2022.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>The aim of Tele-MANAS is to <strong>provide universal access to equitable, accessible, affordable and quality mental health care<\/strong> through 24X7 tele-mental health services as a digital component of the National Mental Health Programme (NMHP) <strong>across all Indian States and UTs with assured linkages.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Nodal Ministry: <strong>Ministry for Health &amp; Family Welfare<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Coordinating Centre: National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS).&nbsp;<\/li><li>Key features:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>The Tele MANAS <strong>helpline offers toll-free access<\/strong> <strong>with audio calling and an auto-call back system<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>A toll-free, 24\/7 helpline number (14416) has been set up across the country <strong>allowing callers to select the language (till now 20 languages) of choice for availing services<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Provides basic support and counselling <\/strong>through centralised Interactive Voice Response system (IVRS) is being customised for use across all states and UTs.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Will be organised in two tier systems:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li><strong>Tier 1 comprises state Tele-MANAS cells<\/strong> which <strong>include trained counsellors and mental health specialists.&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Tier 2 will comprise specialists at District Mental Health Programme (DMHP)\/Medical College resource<\/strong>s for physical consultation and\/<strong>or e-Sanjeevani for audio visual consultation<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/health\/tele-manas-seva-launched-last-year-on-world-mental-health-day-has-counselled-more-than-350000-people-till-date-minister\/article67403801.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=\"National_Waterways_44_Ichamati_River\"><\/span><strong>National Waterways 44 (Ichamati River)<\/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 \u20133 Economy, Infrastructure&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_in_news-5\"><\/span><strong>Why in news? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, The Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways inaugurated the dredging work at National Waterways 44, Ichamati River in West Bengal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-5\"><\/span><strong>About<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Ichamati River is actually a <strong>transboundary river that flows through India and Bangladesh<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It acts as a boundary between the two nations.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The river is <strong>divided into three parts<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The <strong>longer part flows from the Mathabhanga River, a distributary of the Padma<\/strong>, and after flowing for 208 <strong>km joins the Kalindi River near Hasnabad<\/strong> in North 24 Parganas and Debhata in Satkhira District.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Additionally, Ichhamati River and its tributaries <strong>form a large oxbow lake complex in North 24-Paraganas district near Bangaon.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>However, the <strong>river faces challenges such as silt accumulation <\/strong>leading to reduced flow in dry seasons and flooding during the rainy season.&nbsp;<\/li><li>National Waterways like Ichamati are <strong>essential for transportation<\/strong>, with India boasting 111 such inland waterways spanning a total of 14,500 kilometres.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) oversees their development and regulation<\/strong>, facilitating the movement of around 55 million tonnes of cargo annually through Inland Water Transport (IWT).&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1964259\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PIB Gov.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Earthquake_Strikes_Northwestern_Afghanistan\"><\/span><strong>Earthquake Strikes Northwestern Afghanistan<\/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 \u20131 Geography&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_in_news-6\"><\/span><strong>Why in news? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 hit northwestern Afghanistan, causing widespread devastation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/edukemy.com\/934b5c01-367c-43c3-807a-f4d62cb6f797\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-6\"><\/span><strong>About<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Afghanistan is prone to earthquakes<\/strong> because <strong>it lies near the junction of the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates<\/strong>, making it a seismically active region.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Herat is one of the thirty-four provinces of Afghanistan<\/strong>, located in the northwestern part of the country. <strong>Together with Badghis, Farah, and Ghor provinces<\/strong>, it <strong>makes up the northwestern region of Afghanistan<\/strong>. It is primary city and <strong>administrative capital is Herat City<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Earthquake\"><\/span><strong>Earthquake<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>An <strong>earthquake is a sudden and violent shaking of the ground<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>These movements can <strong>result in the release of energy in the form of seismic waves<\/strong>, which <strong>propagate through the Earth<\/strong>, causing the ground to shake.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The <strong>point on the Earth&#8217;s surface directly above where the earthquake originates is called the epicenter, <\/strong>and the <strong>location within the Earth where the earthquake&#8217;s energy is released<\/strong> is known as the <strong>hypocenter or focus<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Smaller earthquakes that occur after a larger earthquake, as the Earth adjusts to the sudden movement.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/world-news\/magnitude-6-3-earthquake-hits-northwestern-afghanistan-101696986089508.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Hindustan Times<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For UPSC Prelims Resources,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our Telegram Channel &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. 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