{"id":12803,"date":"2023-10-17T10:21:11","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T10:21:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=12803"},"modified":"2023-11-09T11:15:21","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T11:15:21","slug":"upsc-daily-current-affairs-16th-october-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-16th-october-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Current Affairs &#8211; 16th 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 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>Current affairs hold paramount importance in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examinations as they serve as a reflection of the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of our society, polity, and global landscape. As UPSC seeks to select candidates for prestigious positions within the Indian bureaucracy, it is imperative for aspirants to exhibit a deep understanding of contemporary issues, as they directly impact the policymaking and governance of the country. Current affairs assessments not only test the awareness and analytical abilities of candidates but also their capacity to connect historical events with present-day challenges, thereby evaluating their potential to be effective administrators and decision-makers in a rapidly changing world. Ultimately, staying updated on current affairs becomes an indispensable facet of UPSC preparation, equipping candidates with the knowledge and acumen required to shape the future of the nation.<\/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-69d2ba7608006\" 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\" 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href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-16th-october-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-16th-october-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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-16th-october-2023\/#Highlight_of_Global_Hunger_Index_2023\" title=\"Highlight of Global Hunger Index 2023\">Highlight of Global Hunger Index 2023<\/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-16th-october-2023\/#Related_Data_and_References\" title=\"Related Data and References\">Related Data and References<\/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-16th-october-2023\/#Global_Hunger_Trends\" title=\"Global Hunger Trends\">Global Hunger Trends<\/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-16th-october-2023\/#Factor_Responsible_for_Hunger_in_India\" title=\"Factor Responsible for Hunger in India&nbsp;\">Factor Responsible for Hunger in India&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-16th-october-2023\/#Surge_in_Human_Settlements_in_Flood-Prone_Areas\" title=\"Surge in Human Settlements in Flood-Prone Areas&nbsp;\">Surge in Human Settlements in Flood-Prone Areas&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-16th-october-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-16th-october-2023\/#Key_Highlights_of_the_Study\" title=\"Key Highlights of the Study:&nbsp;\">Key Highlights of the Study:&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-16th-october-2023\/#Reasons_for_these_Settlements\" title=\"Reasons for these Settlements:&nbsp;\">Reasons for these Settlements:&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-16th-october-2023\/#Way_Forward\" title=\"Way Forward:&nbsp;\">Way Forward:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li 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href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-16th-october-2023\/#Comprehensive_Nuclear_Test_Ban_Treaty\" title=\"Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty&nbsp;\">Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-16th-october-2023\/#In_News-4\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-16th-october-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-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-16th-october-2023\/#Preparatory_Commission_for_the_Comprehensive_Nuclear_Test-Ban_Treaty_Organization_CTBTO\" title=\"Preparatory Commission for 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id=\"About\"><\/span><strong>About<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India&#8217;s rank in the 2023 Global Hunger Index is a cause for concern as it <strong>ranked 111th out of 125 countries,<\/strong> reflecting a significant level of hunger. Notably, India lagged behind neighboring countries like <strong>Pakistan (102nd), Bangladesh (81st), Nepal (69th), and Sri Lanka (60th)<\/strong> in terms of hunger-related indicators.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"434\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-71.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12808 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-71.png 602w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-71-585x422.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\/434;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highlight_of_Global_Hunger_Index_2023\"><\/span><strong>Highlight of Global Hunger Index 2023<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>India&#8217;s GHI score 2023 stands at\u202f<strong>28.7<\/strong>, categorized as<strong>\u202f&#8221;serious&#8221; on the GHI Severity of Hunger Scale.<\/strong> This shows a slight improvement from its GHI 2015 score of\u202f<strong>29.2,<\/strong>\u202fwhich was also deemed serious.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Data_and_References\"><\/span><strong>Related Data and References<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Child stunting is prevalent at 35.5% ( India&#8217;s<strong>\u202fNational Family Health Survey(NFHS) 2019-2021<\/strong>)&nbsp;<\/li><li>The prevalence of undernourishment in India is<strong>\u202f16.6%<\/strong>\u202f( State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report 2023 )&nbsp;<\/li><li>India&#8217;s child wasting rate is a concerning<strong>\u202f18.7%<\/strong>\u202f(India\u2019s NFHS 2019-21), the highest among all countries in the report.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The under-five mortality rate stands at\u202f<strong>3.1%<\/strong>\u202f(United Nations Inter-Agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation January 2023 )&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Global_Hunger_Trends\"><\/span><strong>Global Hunger Trends<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The 2023 Global Hunger Index (GHI) report has highlighted the top-performing countries with <strong>low levels of hunger<\/strong>, which <strong>include Belarus, Bosnia &amp; Herzegovina, Chile, and China<\/strong>. Whereas <strong>Yemen, Madagascar, and the Central African Republic find themselves at the bottom of the rankings,<\/strong> indicating a more severe hunger situation.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The GHI score for the <strong>world in 2023 stands at 18.3<\/strong>, categorizing it as moderate, with limited improvement observed since 2015. Disturbingly, the prevalence of undernourishment has increased from <strong>572 million to approximately 735 million people since 2017.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>This stagnation in progress can be attributed to a range of crises, including climate change, conflicts, economic shocks, the <strong>Covid-19 pandemic, and the Russia-Ukraine war. These crises have exacerbated social and economic inequalities and have acted as significant barriers to global efforts in reducing hunger.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"212\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-68.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12805 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/212;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Factor_Responsible_for_Hunger_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Factor Responsible for Hunger in India<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Socioeconomic Disparities and Poverty:<\/strong> Widespread poverty and significant socioeconomic disparities are at the core of hunger in India. <strong>Poverty often leads to inadequate food consumption and the inability <\/strong>to afford essential nutritional and healthcare services, resulting in malnutrition and hunger.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Hidden Hunger:<\/strong> India faces a severe issue of <strong>micronutrient deficiency<\/strong>, often referred to as hidden hunger. This problem arises due to <strong>poor dietary choices, diseases<\/strong>, and the failure to meet micronutrient needs, especially during pregnancy and lactation.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Inefficient Agricultural Practices and Food Distribution:<\/strong> Inefficiencies in agricultural practices, including <strong>suboptimal crop yields and post-harvest losses<\/strong>, contribute to insufficient food availability. Additionally, issues in food distribution and supply chain management result in food scarcity and higher prices, disproportionately affecting the poor.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Gender Inequality and Nutritional Disparities:<\/strong> Gender-based disparities <strong>further exacerbate the problem of hunger and malnutrition in India<\/strong>. Women and girls often have unequal access to food within households, receiving <strong>smaller portions or lower-quality diets<\/strong>. This inequity, coupled with the demands of maternal and child care, increases their vulnerability to chronic undernutrition.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Climate Change and Environmental Stressors:<\/strong> India is susceptible to climate change-related environmental stressors, such as <strong>changing weather patterns, extreme weather events, and natural disasters<\/strong>. These environmental factors can disrupt agricultural production, leading to crop failures and food scarcity.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/edukemy.com\/5cd9dc43-40ac-4782-a976-cb846a20ce0f\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Lack of Audit for Nutritional Programs:<\/strong> While various <strong>programs aimed at improving nutrition are planned in the country,<\/strong> there is often minimal or no mechanism for auditing the impact and effectiveness of these programs at the local governance level. This lack of oversight can hinder the success of initiatives designed to combat hunger and malnutrition.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>UPSC CSE Previous Year\u2019s Question (PYQs)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Prelims (2016)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br><strong>Q. Which of the following is\/are the indicator\/indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index Report?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Undernourishment&nbsp;<br>Child stunting&nbsp;<br>Child mortality&nbsp;<br>Select the correct answer using the code given below:&nbsp;<br>(a)\u202f1 only&nbsp;<br>(b)\u202f2 and 3 only&nbsp;<br>(c)\u202f1, 2 and 3&nbsp;<br>(d)\u202f1 and 3 only&nbsp;<br><strong>Answer: (c)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Mains (2013)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br><strong>Q:<\/strong>\u202fFood Security Bill is expected to eliminate hunger and malnutrition in India. Critically discuss various apprehensions in its effective implementation along with the concerns it has generated in WTO.\u202f&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/ranks-111th-global-hunger-index-2023-erroneous-measure-8980416\/\" 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=\"Surge_in_Human_Settlements_in_Flood-Prone_Areas\"><\/span><strong>Surge in Human Settlements in Flood-Prone Areas<\/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: World Geography (Human Settlement) GS \u2013 3: Disaster Management (Flood)&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>Human settlements in some of the world&#8217;s riskiest flood zones have grown by an alarming 122% since 1985, according to a recent World Bank study.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Highlights_of_the_Study\"><\/span><strong>Key Highlights of the Study:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Richer countries like the <strong>United States and parts of Europe are seeing more growth in safer areas than flood-prone ones<\/strong>. The United States saw dry settlements increase 76 per cent and the highest flood settlements go up only 46 per cent.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Other countries with more dry settlements than ultra-wet areas include India, France, Sweden, Austria, Finland, Japan and Canada.&nbsp;<\/li><li>China and Vietnam both saw their settlement extent more than tripling in the past 30 years, increasing far more than their dry land areas&nbsp;<\/li><li>Most countries, especially in <strong>East Asia, saw more settlements in regular flood zones and ultra-high flood zones than in dry areas<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Libya<\/strong>, which suffered from devastating flooding last month, <strong>had an 83 per cent increase in settlement extent in the worst flood zones<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Pakistan<\/strong>, also affected by catastrophic flooding both last year and this year, <strong>had an 89 per cent increase<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"716\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-74.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12814 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-74.png 602w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-74-585x696.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\/716;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_for_these_Settlements\"><\/span><strong>Reasons for these Settlements:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>As a nation grows a bit wealthier, there\u2019s a <strong>change from rural to urban<\/strong> and people leave the country to go to cities, which are often near waterways that flood in places&nbsp;<\/li><li>Initially people settle in a safe space, but <strong>as the city expands, it\u2019s more likely to grow into areas that it previously avoided<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>People with low incomes sometimes lack financial resources to live in safer, less prone-to flooding-places<\/strong>. Due to residence cost restrictions, they can be compelled to reside in flood-prone areas.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Coastal and riverbank locations continue to draw <strong>visitors and recreation enthusiasts<\/strong> due to their innate appeal, despite their vulnerability to floods.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The <strong>demand for resorts, hotels, and vacation homes can lead to settlement in these areas<\/strong>, even if it&#8217;s only seasonal.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Way_Forward\"><\/span><strong>Way Forward:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Implement and enforce <strong>tight land use regulations that forbid or limit new buildings in floodplains<\/strong> with a high risk of flooding.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Declare <strong>&#8216;no-build&#8217; zones in flood-prone locations<\/strong> and rigorously enforce these limitations.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Investments are required in <strong>floodplain mapping, stronger flood defences, early warning systems, and resilient infrastructure<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Residents in flood-prone locations may be <strong>offered financial incentives by the government to move to safer places<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>To reduce the loss of life and property during flood occurrences, the government has to <strong>improve emergency response and preparedness measures<\/strong> in flood-prone regions.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Encourage the <strong>development of community-based educational initiatives on flood preparedness<\/strong> and the significance of avoiding such locations.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>UPSC CSE Previous Years Questions<\/strong>&nbsp;<br><strong>Mains<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Q. The frequency of urban floods due to high intensity rainfall is increasing over the years. Discussing the reasons for urban floods, highlight the mechanisms for preparedness to reduce the risk during such events. (2016)&nbsp;<br>Q. Account for the huge flooding of million cities in India including the smart ones like Hyderabad and Pune. Suggest lasting remedial measures. (2020)&nbsp;<br>Q. Major cities of India are becoming vulnerable to flood conditions. Discuss. (2016)&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/news\/world\/more-people-moved-into-high-flood-zones-exposing-larger-populations-to-water-disasters-world-bank-92201\" 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=\"Scheduled_Areas_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Scheduled Areas 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>Tags:<\/strong> GS \u2013 2: Social Justice (Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population)&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>Scheduled Tribes (STs) in India make up 8.6% of the country&#8217;s population and are spread throughout several states and union territories. A crucial clause in the Indian Constitution&#8217;s Article 244 governs the management of Scheduled and Tribal Areas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scheduled_Areas_and_Scheduled_Tribes\"><\/span><strong>Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Scheduled Areas are <strong>designated in 10 states under the Fifth schedule<\/strong> and <strong>4 States under the Sixth Schedule<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The <strong>Fifth schedule states<\/strong> are Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Himachal Pradesh.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The <strong>Sixth Schedule states<\/strong> are Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Criteria for declaring<\/strong> an area as a Scheduled Area are:&nbsp;<ul><li>Significant tribal population&nbsp;<\/li><li>Compactness Reasonable size&nbsp;<\/li><li>Viability as an administrative entity&nbsp;<\/li><li>Economic backwardness compared to neighbouring areas.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>The <strong>Constitution of India does not define the criteria for recognition of STs<\/strong>. As per Census-1931, STs are termed as &#8220;backward tribes\u201d living in the &#8220;Excluded&#8221; and &#8220;Partially Excluded&#8221; areas.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"544\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-75.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12815 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-75.png 602w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-75-585x529.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\/544;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Constitutional_Provisions\"><\/span><strong>Constitutional Provisions:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The <strong>Fifth Schedule provisions<\/strong> are applied to Scheduled Areas in states other than Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram under <strong>Article 244(1).<\/strong> The <strong>Sixth Schedule <\/strong>is applied to the aforementioned states according to <strong>Article 244(2)<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The <strong>President of India notifies Scheduled Areas<\/strong>, and states with Scheduled Areas establish a <strong>Tribal Advisory Council to advise the Governor on ST welfare matters<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Gram Sabhas are given significant power under the <strong>Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA) of 1996<\/strong>, which gives them <strong>direct democracy and prioritises local self-government<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The Scheduled Areas of India are notified by the Indian President. A <strong>Tribal Advisory Council can have up to 20 ST members<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>They will <strong>advise the Governor on matters referred to them regarding ST welfare<\/strong>. The <strong>Governor will then submit a report every year to the President<\/strong> regarding the administration of Scheduled Areas.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Concerns_Related_to_Scheduled_Areas\"><\/span><strong>Major Concerns Related to Scheduled Areas:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In 1995, the <strong>Bhuria Committee<\/strong>, constituted to recommend provisions for the extension of panchayat raj to Scheduled Areas, recommended including these villages, but this is yet to be done.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Even though Adivasi organisations have pushed for it, a <strong>substantial chunk (59%) of India&#8217;s ST population is not included under Article 244<\/strong>, depriving them of protections provided by laws that are applicable to Scheduled Areas.&nbsp;<\/li><li>They are <strong>denied rights under the laws applicable to Scheduled Areas, including the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013 and the Biological Diversity Act 2002<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Way_Forward-2\"><\/span><strong>Way Forward:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>All habitations or groups of habitations outside Scheduled Areas in all States and Union Territories where STs are the largest social group will need to be notified as Scheduled Areas irrespective of their contiguity.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The geographical limit of these villages will need to extend to the \u2018community forest resource\u2019 area on forest land under FRA 2006 where applicable and to the customary boundary within revenue lands made possible through suitable amendments to the relevant State laws.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The geographical limits of the revenue village, panchayat, taluka, and district will need to be redrawn so that these are fully Scheduled Areas.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>UPSC CSE Previous Years Questions<\/strong>&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Prelims<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Q1. At the national level, which ministry is the nodal agency to ensure effective implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006?&nbsp;<br>Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change&nbsp;<br>Ministry of Panchayati Raj&nbsp;<br>Ministry of Rural Development&nbsp;<br>Ministry of Tribal Affairs&nbsp;<br>Answer: (d)&nbsp;<br>Q2. Which Schedule of the Constitution of India contains special provisions for the administration and control of Scheduled Areas in several States? (2008)&nbsp;<br>Third&nbsp;<br>Fifth&nbsp;<br>Seventh&nbsp;<br>Ninth&nbsp;<br>Answer: (b)&nbsp;<br>Q3. Under which Schedule of the Constitution of India can the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining be declared null and void? (2019)&nbsp;<br>Third Schedule&nbsp;<br>Fifth Schedule&nbsp;<br>Ninth Schedule&nbsp;<br>Twelfth Schedule&nbsp;<br>Answer: (b)&nbsp;<br>Q4. The Government enacted the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act in 1996. Which one of the following is not identified as its objective? (2013)&nbsp;<br>To provide self-governance&nbsp;<br>To recognize traditional rights&nbsp;<br>To create autonomous regions in tribal areas&nbsp;<br>To free tribal people from exploitation&nbsp;<br>Answer: (c)&nbsp;<br>Q5. Under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, who shall be the authority to initiate the process for determining the nature and extent of individual or community forest rights or both? (2013)&nbsp;<br>State Forest Department&nbsp;<br>District Collector\/Deputy Commissioner&nbsp;<br>Tahsildar\/Block Development Officer\/Mandal Revenue Officer&nbsp;<br>Gram Sabha&nbsp;<br>Answer: (d)&nbsp;<br>Q6. The provisions in Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to (2015)&nbsp;<br>protect the interests of Scheduled Tribes&nbsp;<br>determine the boundaries between States&nbsp;<br>determine the powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats&nbsp;<br>protect the interests of all the border States&nbsp;<br>Answer: (a)&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Mains<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Q. Article 244 of the Indian Constitution relates to the administration of scheduled areas and tribal areas. Analyse the impact of non-implementation of the provisions of the Fifth schedule on the growth of Left-wing extremism. (2013)&nbsp;<br>Q. What are the two major legal initiatives by the State since Independence addressing discrimination against Scheduled Tribes (STs)? (2017)&nbsp;<br>Q. Why are the tribals in India referred to as \u2018the Scheduled Tribes\u2019? Indicate the major provisions enshrined in the Constitution of India for their upliftment. (2016)&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/scheduled-tribes-scheduled-areas-fifth-schedule-article-244-explained\/article67368924.ece#:~:text=Scheduled%20Areas%20cover%2011.3%25%20of,%2C%20Maharashtra%2C%20and%20Himachal%20Pradesh.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Hindu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comprehensive_Nuclear_Test_Ban_Treaty\"><\/span><strong>Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty<\/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 International Treaties &amp; Agreements, GS \u20133 Defence Technology&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: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, Russia said that it might revoke its ratification to the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT).&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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The CTBT is a <strong>multilateral treaty that bans all nuclear explosions<\/strong>, for <strong>both civilian and military purposes<\/strong>, in all environments.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The <strong>roots of the CTBT can be traced back to the Cold War era<\/strong> when the United States and the Soviet Union were engaged in a nuclear arms race, conducting numerous nuclear tests.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The treaty <strong>was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1996.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>For the treaty to enter into force<\/strong>, it <strong>must be signed and ratified by 44 specific nuclear technology holder countries<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>But <strong>the eight of these 44 countries have not ratified<\/strong> the agreement yet. These eight countries are: <strong>China, Egypt, India, Iran, Israel, North Korea, Pakistan and the United States.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>The CTBT itself includes a Protocol in 3 parts.&nbsp;<ul><li>Part I detailing the International Monitoring System (IMS)&nbsp;<\/li><li>Part II on On-Site Inspections (OSI)&nbsp;<\/li><li>Part III on Confidence-Building Measures (CBMs)&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preparatory_Commission_for_the_Comprehensive_Nuclear_Test-Ban_Treaty_Organization_CTBTO\"><\/span><strong>Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO):<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is an <strong>international organization established by the States Signatories to the Treaty<\/strong> on 19 November 1996 and has its <strong>headquarters in Vienna, Austria<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The <strong>objective of the organization is to achieve the object and purpose of the Treaty, to ensure the implementation of its provisions,<\/strong> including those for international verification of compliance with the Treaty and to provide a forum for consultation and cooperation among Member States.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-global\/nuclear-test-ban-treaty-ctbt-8971599\/\" 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=\"Indian_Pharmacopoeia_Commission_Joins_PDG\"><\/span><strong>Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission Joins PDG<\/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 Sciecne and Technology&nbsp;&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>Recently, the Pharmacopoeial Discussion Group (PDG) announced the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) as a PDG member during PDG Stakeholder\u2019s meeting in Hyderabad.&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<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indian_Pharmacopoeia_Commission_IPC\"><\/span><strong>Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC):<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is <strong>an autonomous Institution of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It is <strong>created to set standards of drugs in the country<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Functions:&nbsp;<ul><li>Its <strong>basic function is to update regularly the standards of drugs<\/strong> commonly required for treatment of diseases prevailing in this region.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It <strong>publishes official documents for improving Quality of Medicines<\/strong> by way of <strong>adding new and updating existing monographs<\/strong> in the form of Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP).&nbsp;<\/li><li>It further <strong>promotes rational use of generic medicines<\/strong> by publishing National Formulary of India.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It <strong>prescribes standards for identity, purity and strength of drugs<\/strong> essentially required from health care perspective of human beings and animals.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It also <strong>provides IP Reference Substances (IPRS) which act as a fingerprint<\/strong> for identification of an article under test and its purity as prescribed in IP.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pharmacopoeial_Discussion_Group_PDG\"><\/span><strong>Pharmacopoeial Discussion Group (PDG):<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The PDG was <strong>established in 1989 by the European Pharmacopoeia<\/strong> (Ph. Eur.), the <strong>Japanese <\/strong>Pharmacopoeia (JP), and the <strong>US<\/strong> Pharmacopeia (USP).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The <strong>World Health Organization joined it as an observer in 2001<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Objective: To reduce the challenges faced by drug manufacturers who have to conduct tests differently and meet various quality standards to comply with drug regulations that vary from country to country.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_IPC_as_PDG_Member\"><\/span><strong>Benefits of IPC as PDG Member:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Enhances the international visibility and recognition<\/strong> of the Indian Pharmacopoeia.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Leads to the production of high-quality pharmaceutical products<\/strong> that <strong>meet global standards<\/strong> benefiting both domestic and export markets.&nbsp;<\/li><li>This collaboration will h<strong>elp India in aligning its regulatory processes and practices with global standards, making it easier for Indian pharmaceutical companies to comply with international regulations.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Helps <strong>reduce trade barriers and facilitate the global trade<\/strong> of pharmaceutical products.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Helps <strong>improve the acceptance of Indian medicinal products<\/strong> in global markets.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The harmonization of pharmacopoeial standards among PDG members will <strong>contribute to the global effort to ensure the safety and efficacy of marketed pharmaceutical products<\/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>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>IPC was the only Pharmacopoeia body in the world to be selected for the pilot phase initiated in September 2022. After a year-long pilot phase, IPC&#8217;s inclusion as a permanent PDG member was confirmed in September 2023.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1966349\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PIB Gov.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phonotaxis_Phenomenon\"><\/span><strong>Phonotaxis Phenomenon<\/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&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, it has been discovered that certain creatures like Insects, Bats exhibit positive and negative phenomena of Phonotaxis in response to the existing environmental and anatomical conditions.&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>Scientists call phonotaxis <strong>as the movement by an animal in response to a sound.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>It has <strong>mostly been observed among crickets, moths, frogs, and toads<\/strong>, among a few other creatures.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Types: There are <strong>two types of phonotaxis<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Positive phonotaxis:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>The <strong>purpose of positive phonotaxis is attraction<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>It <strong>usually happens when the females of a particular species<\/strong> \u2013 including those of crickets and frogs \u2013 <strong>are attracted to the sounds made by the males.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Negative phonotaxis:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>It <strong>serves to repel or warn<\/strong>, such as <strong>when the sound of a predator nearby signals to an animal that it needs to move away<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Crickets in particular have been found to steer themselves away from low-intensity ultrasound typically associated with bats (which use it for echolocation).&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"583\" height=\"329\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-72.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12809 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 583px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 583\/329;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/phonotaxis-first-sound-then-motion\/article67396049.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=\"USS_Gerald_R_Ford\"><\/span><strong>USS Gerald R Ford<\/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-7\"><\/span><strong>In News: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In light of recent conflict escalation in Israel, the US has deployed the USS Gerald R Ford carrier strike group (CSG) to the Eastern Mediterranean, demonstrating its support for Israel and the carrier&#8217;s role in military operations.&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>USS Gerald R Ford is <strong>US Navy\u2019s newest and most advanced aircraft carrier.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>The ship is <strong>named after the 38th President of the United States, Gerald Ford<\/strong>, who served from 1974 to 1977.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It was <strong>commissioned in 2017.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is a first-in-class aircraft carrier<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>First-in-class technology<strong> includes a new nuclear plant<\/strong>, the <strong>ability to generate nearly three times the amount of electrical power<\/strong>, innovative advanced arresting gear, and the <strong>electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS).<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>It is considered as <strong>one of the largest warships ever constructed<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>It <strong>displaces 100,000 tonnes at full load.&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>It can achieve a <strong>top speed of over 30 knots<\/strong>, <strong>equivalent to 56 kilometers per hour.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>It has the <strong>capacity to hold around 4,660 crew members<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It <strong>can carry more than 75 aircrafts<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It comes with a slew of <strong>surface-to-air missiles<\/strong>, including the RIM-7 Sea Sparrow, and the RIM-116, and M2 machine guns.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"559\" height=\"311\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-73.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12810 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 559px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 559\/311;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airlant.usff.navy.mil\/cvn78\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Airlant<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Passport_to_Earning_P2E_Initiative\"><\/span><strong>Passport to Earning (P<\/strong><strong>2<\/strong><strong>E) Initiative<\/strong>&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 \u20132 Government Policies &amp; Interventions&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>UNICEF\u2019s Passport to Earning (P2E) Initiative has achieved a significant milestone by certifying over one million young people in India in the areas of financial literacy and digital productivity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-6\"><\/span><strong>About:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>P2E is an <strong>e-learning solution, launched in 2022<\/strong>, by <strong>UNICEF India, YuWaah and partners<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>This initiative <strong>aligns with the National Education Policy<\/strong> and <strong>provides free access to certificate courses <\/strong>in digital productivity, financial literacy, employability skills, and other in-demand, job-ready skills.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It <strong>aims to empower 5 million youth between the ages of 14-29<\/strong> with skills (by 2024) and <strong>connect them to job and self-employment opportunities<\/strong> to achieve financial independence.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Notably<strong>, 62% of the beneficiaries <\/strong>of P2E courses in India are<strong> adolescent girls and young women.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>It was <strong>celebrated during an event on the UN International Day of the Girl Child<\/strong> (11th October)&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Mode of Learning: <\/strong>It <strong>provides learning options in online, hybrid, and offline models.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1967153\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PIB Gov.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gaza_Strip\"><\/span><strong>Gaza Strip<\/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 India &amp; Foreign Relations&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-9\"><\/span><strong>In News: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, After Hamas militants launched the biggest assault on Israel in decades, the country\u2019s defence minister ordered a \u201ccomplete siege\u201d of the Gaza Strip.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-7\"><\/span><strong>About:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The <strong>Gaza Strip is situated in the eastern Mediterranean basin<\/strong>, <strong>sharing borders with Egypt<\/strong> in the southwest and <strong>Israel<\/strong> to the north and east. To the west, it is <strong>bounded by the Mediterranean Sea<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It is <strong>one of the most densely populated areas globally<\/strong>, with over 2 million residents living in a tiny area.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The <strong>population is predominantly Palestinian<\/strong>, with the <strong>majority being Sunni Muslims<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Hamas, a Palestinian Islamist organisation, currently governs the Gaza Strip<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It took control in 2007 after it won elections there the year before. Since then, no elections have been held.&nbsp;<\/li><li>This move has highlighted the long-standing and contentious issue of the Gaza blockade, which has been in place since 2007.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"528\" height=\"298\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-76.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12816 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 528px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 528\/298;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-global\/why-gaza-is-known-as-the-worlds-biggest-open-air-prison-8978189\/\" 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=\"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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