{"id":13738,"date":"2023-10-27T05:09:46","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T05:09:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=13738"},"modified":"2023-10-27T05:09:50","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T05:09:50","slug":"upsc-daily-current-affairs-09th-august-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-09th-august-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Current Affairs &#8211; 09th August 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-69d154163deca\" 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-09th-august-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-09th-august-2023\/#About\" title=\"About&nbsp;\">About&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-09th-august-2023\/#Impact_of_Monsoon_on_Indian_Agriculture\" title=\"Impact of Monsoon on Indian Agriculture&nbsp;\">Impact of Monsoon on Indian Agriculture&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-09th-august-2023\/#Positive_Impacts\" title=\"Positive Impacts:&nbsp;\">Positive Impacts:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-09th-august-2023\/#Negative_Impacts\" title=\"Negative Impacts&nbsp;\">Negative Impacts&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-09th-august-2023\/#El-nino_Impacts\" title=\"El-nino Impacts\u00a0\u00a0\">El-nino Impacts\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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-09th-august-2023\/#Lowering_the_Minimum_Age_for_Contesting_Election\" title=\"Lowering the Minimum Age for Contesting Election&nbsp;\">Lowering the Minimum Age for Contesting Election&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-09th-august-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-09th-august-2023\/#Benefits_of_Lowering_the_Minimum_Age\" title=\"Benefits of Lowering the Minimum Age:&nbsp;\">Benefits of Lowering the Minimum Age:&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-09th-august-2023\/#Concerns_with_Lowering_the_Minimum_Age\" title=\"Concerns with Lowering the Minimum Age:&nbsp;\">Concerns with Lowering the Minimum Age:&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-09th-august-2023\/#Election_Commissions_Response\" title=\"Election Commission\u2019s Response:&nbsp;\">Election Commission\u2019s Response:&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-09th-august-2023\/#Other_Proposals_by_the_Committee\" title=\"Other Proposals by the Committee:&nbsp;\">Other Proposals by the Committee:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-09th-august-2023\/#Justice_G_Rohini-led_Commission\" title=\"Justice G. Rohini-led Commission&nbsp;\">Justice G. Rohini-led Commission&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-09th-august-2023\/#Why_in_News-2\" 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-09th-august-2023\/#Justice_G_Rohini_Commission\" title=\"Justice G. Rohini Commission:&nbsp;\">Justice G. Rohini Commission:&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-09th-august-2023\/#Historical_Evolution_of_Reservation_of_OBCs_in_India\" title=\"Historical Evolution of Reservation of OBCs in India:&nbsp;\">Historical Evolution of Reservation of OBCs in India:&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-09th-august-2023\/#Need_for_sub-categorisation_of_OBCs\" title=\"Need for sub-categorisation of OBCs:\u00a0\">Need for sub-categorisation of OBCs:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-09th-august-2023\/#National_Research_Foundation_NRF_Bill\" title=\"National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill&nbsp;\">National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill&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-09th-august-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-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-09th-august-2023\/#About_National_Research_Foundation_NRF_Bill\" title=\"About National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill&nbsp;\">About National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-09th-august-2023\/#Water_neutrality_in_Indian_industries\" title=\"Water neutrality in Indian industries&nbsp;\">Water neutrality in Indian industries&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-09th-august-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-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-09th-august-2023\/#About_Water_neutrality_in_Indian_industries\" title=\"About Water neutrality in Indian industries&nbsp;\">About Water neutrality in Indian industries&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-09th-august-2023\/#5_of_birds_in_India_are_endemic\" title=\"5% of birds in India are endemic&nbsp;\">5% of birds in India are endemic&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-09th-august-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-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-09th-august-2023\/#About_the_Report\" title=\"About the Report:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">About the Report:&nbsp;&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-09th-august-2023\/#Key_Highlights_of_the_Report\" title=\"Key Highlights of the Report:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Key Highlights of the Report:&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-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-09th-august-2023\/#Israeli_Spike_Non-Line_of_Sight_NLOS_anti-tank_guided_missiles\" title=\"Israeli Spike Non-Line of Sight (NLOS) anti-tank guided missiles&nbsp;\">Israeli Spike Non-Line of Sight (NLOS) anti-tank guided missiles&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-09th-august-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-31\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-09th-august-2023\/#About_the_Spike_Non_Line_of_Sight_NLOS_Anti-tank_Guided_Missile_ATGM\" title=\"About the Spike Non Line of Sight (NLOS) Anti-tank Guided Missile (ATGM):&nbsp;\">About the Spike Non Line of Sight (NLOS) Anti-tank Guided Missile (ATGM):&nbsp;<\/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-09th-august-2023\/#Significance_of_SPIKE_NLOS-ATGM_for_India\" title=\"Significance of SPIKE NLOS-ATGM for India:&nbsp;\">Significance of SPIKE NLOS-ATGM for 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-33\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-09th-august-2023\/#Fediverse\" title=\"Fediverse&nbsp;\">Fediverse&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-09th-august-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-35\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-09th-august-2023\/#About-2\" title=\"About:\u00a0\">About:\u00a0<\/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-09th-august-2023\/#Fediverse-2\" title=\"Fediverse&nbsp;\">Fediverse&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-09th-august-2023\/#More_Information\" title=\"More Information:&nbsp;\">More Information:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-09th-august-2023\/#Devika_North_Indias_First_River_Rejuvenation_Project\" title=\"Devika: North India\u2019s First River Rejuvenation Project&nbsp;\">Devika: North India\u2019s First River Rejuvenation Project&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-09th-august-2023\/#Why_in_news-2\" 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-40\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-09th-august-2023\/#About-3\" title=\"About:\u00a0\">About:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-09th-august-2023\/#Digital_Health_Incentives_Scheme_DHIS\" title=\"Digital Health Incentives Scheme (DHIS)\u00a0\">Digital Health Incentives Scheme (DHIS)\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-09th-august-2023\/#Why_in_news-3\" 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-43\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-09th-august-2023\/#About-4\" title=\"About:&nbsp;\">About:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-09th-august-2023\/#Additional_Information\" title=\"Additional Information:&nbsp;\">Additional Information:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-09th-august-2023\/#Bhu-Vision\" title=\"Bhu-Vision\u00a0\">Bhu-Vision\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-09th-august-2023\/#Why_in_news-4\" 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-47\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-09th-august-2023\/#About-5\" title=\"About:\u00a0\">About:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-09th-august-2023\/#Einstein_cross\" title=\"Einstein cross&nbsp;\">Einstein cross&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-09th-august-2023\/#Why_in_news-5\" 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-50\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-09th-august-2023\/#About-6\" title=\"About:\u00a0\">About:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 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href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-09th-august-2023\/#About-7\" title=\"About:\u00a0\">About:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-09th-august-2023\/#Manas_Tiger_Reserve\" title=\"Manas Tiger Reserve&nbsp;\">Manas Tiger Reserve&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-09th-august-2023\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-09th-august-2023\/#FAQs-2\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\" 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href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-09th-august-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><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-64\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-09th-august-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=\"Monsoon_El_Nino_And_Their_Impact_on_Agriculture\"><\/span><strong>Monsoon, El Nino, And Their Impact on Agriculture<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag:<\/strong> GS-1 Geography\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News\"><\/span><strong>In News:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The increase in rainfall during July has led to a positive upturn in kharif crop sowings, including rice but concern regarding the intensifying El Nino phenomenon, which might have consequences for the rabi crop.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About\"><\/span><strong>About<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_of_Monsoon_on_Indian_Agriculture\"><\/span><strong>Impact of Monsoon on Indian Agriculture<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Positive_Impacts\"><\/span><strong>Positive Impacts:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Enhanced Crop Production:<\/strong> Sufficient monsoon rainfall fosters o<strong>ptimal soil moisture levels, fostering robust crop growth<\/strong> and leading to amplified agricultural yields. This water availability supports the cultivation of diverse crops such as<strong> rice, wheat, millet, and pulses.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Economic Upliftment:<\/strong> Successful monsoons contribute to rural prosperity by generating <strong>income for farmers and laborers<\/strong>. This infusion of income stimulates heightened demand for goods and services in rural <strong>economies, subsequently fostering a positive impact <\/strong>on the overall national economic growth.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Groundwater Replenishment:<\/strong> The monsoon plays a pivotal role in <strong>recharging groundwater reserves<\/strong>, particularly in areas grappling with water scarcity. This recharge is vital for the <strong>sustainability of agricultural practices<\/strong> in regions where water resources are limited.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Negative_Impacts\"><\/span><strong>Negative Impacts<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Unpredictable Monsoon Behavior:<\/strong> The timing, i<strong>ntensity, and distribution of monsoons exhibit an erratic nature,<\/strong> creating uncertainties in the planning and management of agriculture and crops. Whether monsoons arrive late or early, they can disrupt planting schedules and influence crop yields.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Droughts and Flooding:<\/strong> Monsoon failures or <strong>excessive rainfall can trigger droughts or floods,<\/strong> respectively. Both situations pose significant threats to agriculture. Droughts lead to water s<strong>carcity, crop losses, and diminished yields<\/strong>, while floods have the potential to harm crops, erode fertile topsoil, and result in losses of livestock.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Crop Damage: <\/strong>Prolonged and excessive monsoon rains can bring about <strong>crop diseases, reducing both crop quality<\/strong> and yield. These conditions also impede farmers&#8217; ability to effectively carry out agricultural activities.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Soil Erosion:<\/strong> Intense rainfall can contribute to soil erosion, <strong>depleting soil fertility and impacting long-term agricultural productivity<\/strong>. Additionally, soil erosion affects water bodies and may lead to the accumulation of sediment in reservoirs, thereby reducing their capacity to store water.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Rising Food Prices:<\/strong> Inconsistent monsoon patterns can influence crop production, leading to potential shortages and subsequent inflation of food prices. This can have negative repercussions on the economy, particularly for low-income households that allocate a significant portion of their income toward purchasing food.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"El-nino_Impacts\"><\/span><strong>El-nino Impacts\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-178.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13739 lazyload\" width=\"497\" height=\"663\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 497px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 497\/663;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Droughts and Water Scarcity: <\/strong>El Ni\u00f1o tends to bring drier conditions to some regions, l<strong>eading to reduced rainfall and water scarcity.<\/strong> This can result in droughts that negatively impact crop growth and yield. Insufficient water availability can also lead to r<strong>educed irrigation capacity,<\/strong> affecting both rain-fed and irrigated agriculture.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Crop Failures: <\/strong>The combination of higher temperatures and <strong>decreased rainfall during El Ni\u00f1o events can stress crops, <\/strong>leading to heat stress and water stress. This can result in lower crop yields, <strong>stunted growth<\/strong>, and even complete crop failures in some cases.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Pest and Disease Outbreaks: <\/strong>El Ni\u00f1o&#8217;s altered climate conditions can create favorable <strong>environments for the proliferation of pests and diseases <\/strong>that can damage crops. Increased humidity and warmth can contribute to the rapid spread of certain pathogens and pests, leading to reduced crop quality and quantity.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Shift in Growing Seasons:<\/strong> El Ni\u00f1o can disrupt the typical timing of growing seasons due to changes in rainfall patterns. Farmers may n<strong>eed to adjust their planting schedules to adapt to delayed or erratic rains, <\/strong>which can lead to mismatches between crop development stages and optimal conditions.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Reduced Agricultural Productivity: <\/strong>The combined effects of drought, h<strong>eat stress, and increased pest pressure can result in reduced agricultural productivity. <\/strong>This can impact food production, availability, and overall food security.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Livestock and Pasture Concerns:<\/strong> El Ni\u00f1o&#8217;s impact isn&#8217;t limited to crops; it can also affect livestock and pastures. Reduced f<strong>orage availability due to dry conditions can lead to inadequate nutrition<\/strong> for livestock, affecting their health and productivity.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Economic Consequences: <\/strong>Agricultural losses during El Ni\u00f1o events can have economic repercussions for both farmers and the broader economy. Lower crop yields and livestock productivity can lead to decreased income for farmers and increased food prices for consumers.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Global Trade Disruptions: <\/strong>Regions that are m<strong>ajor producers of certain crops can experience reduced output due to El Ni\u00f1<\/strong>o, leading to disruptions in global trade and food supply chains.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-economics\/monsoon-and-food-inflation-a-status-check-8868360\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Indian Express<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lowering_the_Minimum_Age_for_Contesting_Election\"><\/span><strong>Lowering the Minimum Age for Contesting Election<\/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 (Election Process)\u00a0<\/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, a Parliamentary panel has suggested lowering the minimum age for contesting in Assembly elections from 25 years to 18 years.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Lowering_the_Minimum_Age\"><\/span><strong>Benefits of Lowering the Minimum Age:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It will allow <strong>young individuals to participate actively in the political process<\/strong> and bring fresh perspectives to policy discussions. Example \u2013 Canada has minimum age for candidacy in federal elections as 18.\u00a0<\/li><li>It will <strong>promote diversity in leadership<\/strong> by allowing representation from different age groups, backgrounds, and experiences.\u00a0<\/li><li>Young candidates may <strong>have insights into contemporary issues like technology, climate change, and social justice<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>It will <strong>encourage political awareness and involvement among youth<\/strong>, contributing to a more engaged and informed citizenry. Example, youth-led movements such as \u201cMarch for Our Lives\u201d in the USA.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Concerns_with_Lowering_the_Minimum_Age\"><\/span><strong>Concerns with Lowering the Minimum Age:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Young candidates <strong>might lack the experience and maturity required<\/strong> for effective decision-making and governance.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Young candidates <strong>may have a limited understanding of the complexities of governance and public policy<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Lowering the age <strong>might lead to unprepared candidates entering the political arena<\/strong>, resulting in ineffective representation.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Young candidates <strong>might be more susceptible to external influence<\/strong>, as they may have less exposure to political dynamics.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Election_Commissions_Response\"><\/span><strong>Election Commission\u2019s Response:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The <strong>Election Commission (EC)<\/strong> has said that expecting 18-year-olds to have the required experience and maturity to serve as public representatives was unrealistic.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It <strong>advised the panel not to change the constitutional provision<\/strong> for the age requirement to contest in the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, Legislative Assemblies, and Legislative Councils, unless compelling reasons exist.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Proposals_by_the_Committee\"><\/span><strong>Other Proposals by the Committee:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The committee <strong>discussed the concept of a common electoral roll<\/strong> for different types of elections but urged caution, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the principles of federalism.\u00a0<\/li><li>The committee <strong>expressed concerns about linking the Aadhaar and Voter IDs<\/strong> of non-citizens, suggesting the establishment of legal provisions to ensure non-citizens with Aadhaar are not included on electoral rolls.\u00a0<\/li><li>The committee <strong>invited comments from political parties on Election Commission\u2019s proposal for remote voting for internal migrants<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/house-panel-recommends-lowering-of-assembly-poll-contesting-age-to-18-8877218\/#:~:text=A%20Parliamentary%20panel%20on%20Friday,credibility%20of%20the%20political%20process\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indian Express<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Justice_G_Rohini-led_Commission\"><\/span><strong>Justice G. Rohini-led Commission<\/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: Governance (Government Policies and Intervention)\u00a0<\/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>Recently, the report of a Rohini Commission set up to examine the sub-categorisation of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) has been submitted to the President.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Justice_G_Rohini_Commission\"><\/span><strong>Justice G. Rohini Commission:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The commission was <strong>set up on 2nd October, 2017 under Article 340<\/strong> of the Constitution (President\u2019s power to appoint a Commission to investigate the conditions of the backward classes).\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Terms of Reference:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Examine the extent of inequitable distribution of benefits<\/strong> of reservation among the castes or communities included in the broad category of OBCs with reference to such classes included in the Central List.\u00a0<\/li><li>Work out the mechanism, criteria, norms and parameters in a <strong>scientific approach for sub-categorisation within such OBCs<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>Take up the <strong>exercise of identifying the respective castes or communities<\/strong> or sub-castes or synonyms in the Central List of OBCs and classifying them into their respective sub-categories.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Study the entries in the Central List of OBCs and recommend corrections<\/strong> for repetitions, ambiguities, inconsistencies, and errors in spelling or transcription.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Evolution_of_Reservation_of_OBCs_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Historical Evolution of Reservation of OBCs in India:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Kelkar Commission (1953):<\/strong> The first instance of recognizing backward classes beyond the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) on a national level.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Mandal Commission Report (1980):<\/strong> It estimated that the OBC population constituted 52% and identified 1,257 communities as backward.\u00a0<\/li><li>It <strong>suggested an increase in the existing quotas from 22.5% to 49.5%,<\/strong> extending the reservation to include OBCs.\u00a0<\/li><li>Following these recommendations, the central government implemented the reservation policy, reserving 27% of seats in union civil posts and services for OBCs under Article 16(4).\u00a0<\/li><li>It was also enforced in central government educational institutions under Article 15(4).\u00a0<\/li><li>In <strong>2008, the Supreme Court directed<\/strong> he central government to <strong>exclude the<\/strong> <strong>&#8220;creamy layer&#8221;<\/strong> among the OBCs from benefiting from the reservation policy, ensuring that it reaches the most disadvantaged.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>102<sup>nd<\/sup> Constitutional Amendment Act, 2018:<\/strong> It granted constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC).\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-179.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13740 lazyload\" width=\"385\" height=\"418\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 385px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 385\/418;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Need_for_sub-categorisation_of_OBCs\"><\/span><strong>Need for sub-categorisation of OBCs:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>OBCs get 27% reservation in central government jobs and admission to educational institutions. There are <strong>more than 2,600 entries in the Central List of OBCs<\/strong> but over the years only a few affluent communities among them have benefited from the quota.\u00a0<\/li><li>In 2018, an analysis of data from 1.3 lakh central government jobs and OBC admissions to central higher education institutions revealed <strong>that 97% of benefits were availed by just 25% of OBC castes<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>Approximately <strong>37% (983) of OBC communities had no representation<\/strong> in these opportunities, underscoring the necessity for sub-categorization.\u00a0<\/li><li>Therefore, there is an argument that a \u201csub-categorisation\u201d of OBCs \u2014 quotas within the 27% quota \u2014 is needed in order to ensure \u201cequitable distribution\u201d of the benefits of reservation.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/explained-why-are-justice-rohini-panels-findings-important\/article67162917.ece#:~:text=With%20the%20Rohini%20Commission's%20findings,historically%20been%20able%20to%20avail\" 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_Research_Foundation_NRF_Bill\"><\/span><strong>National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill<\/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: GS-II: Government policies<\/strong>\u00a0<\/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>National Research Foundation Bill introduced in Lok Sabha\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_National_Research_Foundation_NRF_Bill\"><\/span><strong>About National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Union <strong>Minister of Science and Technology <\/strong>has recently tabled <strong>The Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill (NRF), 2023<\/strong> in Lok Sabha of parliament.\u00a0<\/li><li>The NRF is established as an <strong>apex body to guide scientific research<\/strong> in line with the National Education Policy (NEP).\u00a0<\/li><li>It aims to <strong>promote research and development <\/strong>across Indian research institutions, colleges, and universities.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Major highlights<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/li><li>Nearly <strong>\u20b936,000 crore<\/strong> to be raised from <strong>industries and philanthropists<\/strong> while <strong>government<\/strong> will support funding worth <strong>\u20b910,000 crore.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>\u00a0Also, an <strong>additional \u20b94,000 crore<\/strong> via subsuming the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) into NRF.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Department of Science and Technology<\/strong> (DST) will be designated as the administrative department of NRF and its <strong>governing body will be led by the Prime Minister<\/strong> as <strong>ex-officio president.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>Its <strong>Executive council<\/strong> will be chaired by the <strong>Principal Scientific Advisor<\/strong> to government while Union Ministers of Science and Technology and Minister of Education will act as ex-officio vice-presidents.\u00a0<\/li><li>NRF will help to <strong>facilitate collaboration among industry, academia, government departments, and research institutions.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>It will <strong>create an interface mechanism for industry, state governments, scientific and line ministries and will impact all ministries.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>Previously, In June 2022, the Union Cabinet approved the <strong>NRF Bill with an allocation of \u20b950,000 crore over five years.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>Overall, a focused policy framework and regulatory processes will go a long way to<strong> boost spending on research and development.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/anusandhan-national-research-foundation-bill-nrf-2023-50-000-crore-for-research-development-in-india-101691138634642.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hindustan Times<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water_neutrality_in_Indian_industries\"><\/span><strong>Water neutrality in Indian industries<\/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: GS-II: Government Policies<\/strong>\u00a0<\/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>NITI Aayog sets Water Neutrality Standards for Companies\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Water_neutrality_in_Indian_industries\"><\/span><strong>About Water neutrality in Indian industries<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Government&#8217;s think-<strong>tank NITI Aayog has recently introduced water neutrality standards<\/strong> for industries.\u00a0<\/li><li>The approach <strong>aims to conserve water, enhance its efficient usage, and establish<\/strong> a means to assess and validate industry claims.\u00a0<\/li><li>NITI Aayog has outlined the definition and approach for water neutrality, aiming to <strong>save water and validate industry claims.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Major highlights:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>Water neutrality is <strong>now defined as<\/strong> the <strong>total freshwater consumption<\/strong>, including direct and indirect\/virtual water use within water-critical supply chains.\u00a0<\/li><li>The <strong>consumption should be less than or equal<\/strong> to quantifiable water savings achieved through strategies undertaken, with a focus on operational water use efficiencies and conservation efforts.\u00a0<\/li><li>It is estimated that adopting water neutrality standards can <strong>help save up to 38.23 BCM (billion cubic meters) of water over the next decade (till 2032).<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>Water neutrality aims to <strong>reduce water demand without replacing<\/strong> <strong>existing regulatory<\/strong> tools as it <strong>doesn&#8217;t intend to replace<\/strong> regulatory measures but rather focuses on reducing water demand.\u00a0<\/li><li>NITI Aayog has also highlighted challenges in independently validating water claims made by industries as many industry <strong>claims of being &#8220;water positive&#8221; lack independent validation.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>The <strong>assessment of water impact by third parties<\/strong> raises concerns about validity as they <strong>lack comprehensive on-ground verification.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>Water neutrality\/positive impact assessment <strong>requires matching extracted water with recharged\/conserved water at the same location.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Overall, there is a need to bring more accountability to assessment standards <\/strong>only then new standards will reach its intended goals in near future.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niti.gov.in\/sites\/default\/files\/2023-08\/Report_on_Water_Neutrality_Framework_WR%26LR_vertical.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Niti Gov.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_of_birds_in_India_are_endemic\"><\/span><strong>5% of birds in India are endemic<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag: GS-3<\/strong> Biodiversity Conservation\u00a0<\/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>The publication, titled \u201c<strong>75 Endemic Birds of India<\/strong>\u201d, was recently released on the <strong>108th foundation day<\/strong> of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), which points out that about 5% of birds found in the country are endemic and are not reported in other parts of the world.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Report\"><\/span><strong>About the Report:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The report is aimed at making <strong>information about endemic birds of the country available to everyone<\/strong>, and highlighting the <strong>efforts to conserve species<\/strong> that are found only in restricted areas&nbsp;<\/li><li>The details of endemic bird species contained in the publication include <strong>etymology (meanings of scientific names) and their historical relevance<\/strong> along with vital facts such as subspecies\u2019 differences, distinguishing traits, preferred habitats, breeding habits, and food preferences,&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Highlights_of_the_Report\"><\/span><strong>Key Highlights of the Report:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>India is home to <strong>1,353 bird species<\/strong>, which represents approximately <strong>12.40% of global bird diversity<\/strong>. Of these 1,353 bird species, 78 (5%) are endemic to the country.\u00a0<\/li><li>Among the 78 species,<strong> <\/strong>three species have <strong>not been recorded in the last few decades<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>The Report highlights the <strong>importance of endemic bird species<\/strong>, as endemic species are restrictive in nature and it is important that their habitats are conserved.\u00a0<\/li><li>The 75 bird species belong to 11 different orders, 31 families, and 55 genera, and exhibit remarkable distribution patterns across various regions in India.\u00a0<\/li><li>The highest number of endemic species have been recorded in the<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Western Ghats: 28 bird species<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>Andaman and Nicobar Islands: 25 <strong>bird species<\/strong>. Endemism in Andaman must have developed because of the <strong>geographical isolation<\/strong> of the region. Example must have developed because of the geographical isolation of the region\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Regarding the conservation status, the report points out that among 78 species (as per IUCN):<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Threatened species: 25\u00a0<\/li><li>Critically Endangered: 3\u00a0<\/li><li>Endangered: 5\u00a0<\/li><li>Vulnerable: 17\u00a0<\/li><li>Near Threatened: 11\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/5-of-birds-in-india-are-endemic-reveals-zoological-survey-of-india-publication\/article67162268.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=\"Israeli_Spike_Non-Line_of_Sight_NLOS_anti-tank_guided_missiles\"><\/span><strong>Israeli Spike Non-Line of Sight (NLOS) anti-tank guided missiles<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag: GS-3<\/strong> Defence and Security challenges; Defence Technology\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-5\"><\/span><strong>In News<\/strong>: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Indian Air Force recently <strong>received Israel&#8217;s Spike Non Line of Sight (NLOS) anti-tank guided missiles<\/strong> which can hit targets from <strong>distances up to 30 km away<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Spike_Non_Line_of_Sight_NLOS_Anti-tank_Guided_Missile_ATGM\"><\/span><strong>About the Spike Non Line of Sight (NLOS) Anti-tank Guided Missile (ATGM):<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is a <strong>fire-and-forget anti-tank and anti-personnel missile<\/strong> with a tandem-charge high-explosive warhead.\u00a0<\/li><li>It is developed by <strong>Rafael Advanced Defense Systems<\/strong>, a defence technology company based in Israel.\u00a0<\/li><li>It is available in <strong>man-portable, vehicle-launched, and helicopter-launched<\/strong> variants.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-180.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13741 lazyload\" width=\"455\" height=\"308\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 455px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 455\/308;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Spike missiles are being used by the defence forces of <strong>Israel and another 38 countries<\/strong>, including India, Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Peru, Spain, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, UK, Philippines, and Singapore.\u00a0<\/li><li>The NLOS missiles are now going to be <strong>integrated with the Russian-origin fleet of Mi-17V5 helicopters<\/strong> which would be able take out targets from long ranges and can prove to be very effective against enemy targets and assets hidden behind mountains or hills\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_of_SPIKE_NLOS-ATGM_for_India\"><\/span><strong>Significance of SPIKE NLOS-ATGM for India:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Presence of hostile neighbours<\/strong> at both the Eastern and Western flank makes it essential for India to boost its defence capabilities so that tank and infantry troops could be deterred from advancing.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The IAF aims to <strong>bolster its arsenal through indigenous production and foreign acquisitions<\/strong> to address security threats, as demonstrated by this acquisition of long-range anti-tank missiles.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The <strong>Chinese advance at the Line of Actual Control near Eastern Ladakh<\/strong> sector, made India realise the potential of such weapons in countering aggression.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aninews.in\/news\/world\/asia\/india-receives-spike-nlos-missiles-from-israel-firing-trials-shortly20230803175146\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ani News<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fediverse\"><\/span><strong>Fediverse<\/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 Internal Security\u00a0<\/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>Meta, the parent company for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, recently launched its Twitter, now X, rival Threads.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-181.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13742 lazyload\" width=\"405\" height=\"340\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 405px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 405\/340;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-2\"><\/span><strong>About:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Threads will be the company\u2019s first app to join the fediverse<\/strong> &#8211; a network of servers operated by third parties.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fediverse-2\"><\/span><strong>Fediverse<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The <strong>fediverse is a group of federated social networking services that work on decentralised networks<\/strong> operated using open-source standards.&nbsp;<\/li><li>In this system, a network of servers<strong>, managed by third parties, facilitates communication between users of various social media platforms,<\/strong> enabling <strong>seamless cross-platform interaction<\/strong>.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is planning to include its new Threads app in the fediverse.&nbsp;<\/li><li>This approach <strong>allows users to communicate across different social media platforms without creating separate accounts for each one<\/strong>.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Platforms like Pixelfed, PeerTube, Lemmy, Diaspora, Movim, Prismo WriteFreely, and others already utilize the fediverse<strong>.<\/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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>For example, if a user on Threads, once it enables use of the fediverse, is unable to use their profile for some reason, <strong>they can transport all their data to another platform<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>This data would include their follower list, profile information, and posts.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>This kind of cross-platform communication is not facilitated by traditional social media platforms<\/strong> like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.\u00a0<\/li><li>Additionally, <strong>if the servers for an existing platform go down, users of platforms on the fediverse can retain and shift their data to another platform<\/strong> that is part of it.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/technology\/what-fediverse-social-networking-services-meta-plans-join\/article67158032.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=\"Devika_North_Indias_First_River_Rejuvenation_Project\"><\/span><strong>Devika: North India\u2019s First River Rejuvenation Project<\/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 Infrastructure\u00a0<\/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>India\u2019s first River Rejuvenation Project, named Devika, is almost finished and was inaugurated by PM Modi.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-182.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13743 lazyload\" width=\"341\" height=\"323\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 341px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 341\/323;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-3\"><\/span><strong>About:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Project Devika is <strong>North India\u2019s first river rejuvenation project<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>This project <strong>modeled after the \u2018Namami Ganga\u2018initiative<\/strong>, is <strong>aimed at restoring the health of the Devika River <\/strong>(in Udhampur, Jammu &amp; Kashmir).\u00a0<\/li><li>Under the project, <strong>bathing \u201cghats\u201d (places) on the banks of the Devika River will be developed<\/strong>, encroachments will be removed, <strong>natural water bodies will be restored,<\/strong> and catchment areas will be developed along with cremation ground.\u00a0<\/li><li>The <strong>primary goal is to ensure the efficient disposal of liquid waste, preventing pollution <\/strong>and <strong>maintaining the river&#8217;s sanctity.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>In addition to liquid waste,<\/strong> the project <strong>also encompasses<\/strong> the crucial aspect <strong>of Solid Waste Management<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>The Liquid Waste Management Project involves <strong>creating a network of pipes and manholes connecting households<\/strong> under the Devika Rejuvenation Project.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Additionally, a Solid Waste Management Project is planned to further enhance the river\u2019s restoration.\u00a0<\/li><li>Financial Allocation is shared between Central and Union Territory (UT) at a 90:10 ratio.\u00a0<\/li><li>Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) play a crucial role in ensuring the success of the project at the grassroots level.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Devika river&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Devika river <strong>originates from the hilly Suddha Mahadev temple in the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir<\/strong> and flows down towards western Punjab (now in Pakistan) where it <strong>merges with the Ravi River<\/strong>.&nbsp;The river holds religious significance as it is revered by Hindus as the sister of river Ganga.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1946187#:~:text=Built%20at%20a%20cost%20of,Devika%20River%20in%20Udhampur%2C%20J%26K.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PIB Gov.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Digital_Health_Incentives_Scheme_DHIS\"><\/span><strong>Digital Health Incentives Scheme (DHIS)<\/strong>\u00a0<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 Government Policies &amp; Interventions, GS \u20132 Central Sector Schemes, Health\u00a0<\/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>Recently, National Health Authority (NHA) has announced an extension of its Digital Health Incentives Scheme (DHIS) under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).\u00a0<\/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>The DHIS was <strong>launched with effect from 1st January 2023<\/strong> as part of the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA).\u00a0<\/li><li>The <strong>Digital Health Incentives Scheme (DHIS) offers financial incentives to hospitals, diagnostic labs, and digital health solution<\/strong> providers for adopting and enabling digital health technologies and practices.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Aim:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>The scheme <strong>aims to promote the creation and linkage of digital health records to Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) <\/strong>numbers of patients.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Eligibility:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Health facilities (hospitals, diagnostic labs) and registered Digital Solution Companies (DSCs) under ABDM&#8217;s<\/strong> Health Facility Registry (HFR) are <strong>eligible<\/strong> to participate in the scheme.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Amount:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>They can <strong>earn financial incentives of up to Rs 4 crores based on the number of digital health records created<\/strong> and linked to ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) numbers of patients.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_Information\"><\/span><strong>Additional Information:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>National Health Authority:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>NHA (founded in 2018) is an <strong>attached office of the Ministry of Health &amp; Family Welfare.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>It is responsible for implementing India\u2019s flagship public health insurance\/assurance scheme Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) is a national initiative that aims to develop the digital health infrastructure of the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;It was launched in September 2021.&nbsp;Ayushman Bharat is a flagship scheme of India which was launched as <strong>recommended by the National Health Policy 2017,<\/strong> to achieve the <strong>vision of Universal Health Coverage (UHC).<\/strong>&nbsp;It <strong>aims to provide digital health IDs for all Indian citizens<\/strong> to help hospitals, insurance firms, and citizens access health records electronically when required.&nbsp;The National Health Authority (NHA) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is the implementing Agency.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1945911\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PIB Gov.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bhu-Vision\"><\/span><strong>Bhu-Vision<\/strong>\u00a0<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\u00a0<\/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>Recently, a <strong>revolutionary IoT-based automated soil testing<\/strong> and agronomy advisory <strong>platform, Bhu-Vision<\/strong> (also known as <strong>KRISHI-RASTAA Soil Testing System<\/strong>), has been officially launched at AICRP (ICAR-IIRR), Hyderabad.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-183.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13744 lazyload\" width=\"481\" height=\"212\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 481px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 481\/212;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-5\"><\/span><strong>About:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Developed by ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research (ICAR-IIRR), Hyderabad.\u00a0<\/li><li>This system <strong>seamlessly conducts 12 key soil parameter tests in just 30 minutes<\/strong>, <strong>providing quick, accurate results directly to farmers<\/strong> and stakeholders through a soil health card on their mobile devices.\u00a0<\/li><li>These parameters include pH, electrical conductivity, organic carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur, iron, zinc, and boron.\u00a0<\/li><li>It signifies a promising future for agricultural technology in India, <strong>contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of the nation\u2019s soil health and agricultural landscape<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>This platform will <strong>play a vital role in completing the nation\u2019s soil health map<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/timestech.in\/bhu-vision-iot-based-automated-soil-testing-advisory-platform\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Time Tech<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Einstein_cross\"><\/span><strong>Einstein cross<\/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, Space Technology\u00a0<\/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, Astronomers have discovered a stunning, rare example of an &#8220;Einstein cross&#8221; splitting and magnifying light from the far depths of the universe.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-6\"><\/span><strong>About:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-184.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13745 lazyload\" width=\"478\" height=\"269\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 478px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 478\/269;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Einstein predicted the existence of these crosses back in 1915.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>In this case, <strong>a foreground elliptical galaxy, located around 6 billion light-years from Earth<\/strong>, has <strong>distorted and split a beam of light from a background galaxy<\/strong> about 11 billion light-years away.\u00a0<\/li><li>The <strong>result is a pattern of four blue smudges around the orange glow<\/strong> <strong>of the foreground galaxy<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>The <strong>background light likely originates from a quasar<\/strong>, a young galaxy with a supermassive black hole at its <strong>core emitting intense radiation<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Einsteins_theory_of_general_relativity\"><\/span>Einstein&#8217;s theory of general relativity&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Einstein&#8217;s theory of general relativity <strong>describes the way massive objects warp the fabric of the universe, called space-time.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>Gravity, Einstein discovered, isn&#8217;t produced by an unseen force; rather, it&#8217;s simply our experience of space-time curving and distorting in the presence of matter and energy.\u00a0<\/li><li>It explains <strong>how massive objects warp space-time, and the strong gravity of the foreground galaxy curved the light from the quasar<\/strong>, creating the Einstein cross pattern.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livescience.com\/physics-mathematics\/gravity\/rare-einstein-cross-warps-light-from-one-of-the-universes-brightest-objects-in-this-stunning-image\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Livescience<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Assams_Manas_Tiger_Reserve\"><\/span><strong>Assam\u2019s Manas Tiger Reserve<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tags: <\/strong>GS \u2013 3 Environment, Conservation\u00a0<\/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, Assam\u2019s Manas Tiger Reserve is facing significant staffing challenges, with nearly 63% of required positions vacant.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-7\"><\/span><strong>About:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-185.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13746 lazyload\" width=\"378\" height=\"362\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 378px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 378\/362;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The All-India Tiger Estimation 2022 has indicated that Assam\u2019s Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve is moving from a low to a high-tiger-density area.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manas_Tiger_Reserve\"><\/span><strong>Manas Tiger Reserve<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Manas Tiger Reserve spans across the districts of Kokrajhar, Chirang, Buxa, and Udalguri in\u00a0<\/li><li>north-west Assam.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Manas is located at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>To the north, it is separated from the Royal Manas National Park of Bhutan by the River Manas<\/strong> and its tributaries- Beki and Hakua; while <strong>to the west, it is separated from the Buxa Tiger Reserve of West Bengal by the River Sankosh.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>The Manas River is a major tributary of the Brahmaputra River, which passes through the heart of the national park.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Vegetation:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>The <strong>primary forest types include semi-evergreen forests, mixed moist and dry deciduous forests,<\/strong> alluvial grasslands, creeper swamp forests, Eastern seasonal Swamp forests, and Cane and bamboo breaks.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Flora:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Endemic plant species like the Catechu tree, Sissoo, and White siris thrive here<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Fauna:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Endemic fauna includes the Pygmy hog, Golden langur, and Assam roofed turtle<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>The area has a unique distinction of being a Natural World Heritage Site, a Tiger Reserve, an Elephant Reserve, a Biosphere Reserve and an Important Bird Area.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>It forms part of a large tiger conservation landscape which includes Buxa-Nameri-Pakke-Namdapha tiger reserves and protected areas of Bhutan and Myanmar.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/other-states\/assam-tiger-reserve-63-short-of-staff\/article67157724.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=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs-2\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_are_daily_current_affairs\"><\/span>Q: What are daily current affairs? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Daily current affairs refer to the most recent and relevant events, developments, and news stories that are happening around the world on a day-to-day basis. These can encompass a wide range of topics, including politics, economics, science, technology, sports, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Why_is_it_important_to_stay_updated_with_daily_current_affairs\"><\/span>Q: Why is it important to stay updated with daily current affairs? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Staying updated with daily current affairs is crucial because it helps individuals make informed decisions in their personal and professional lives. It enables people to understand the world around them, stay aware of significant events, and engage in informed discussions about important issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Where_can_I_access_daily_current_affairs_information\"><\/span>Q: Where can I access daily current affairs information? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: There are various sources for daily current affairs, including newspapers, news websites, television news broadcasts, radio programs, and dedicated apps or newsletters. Social media platforms are also widely used to share and access current affairs information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_can_I_effectively_incorporate_daily_current_affairs_into_my_routine\"><\/span>Q: How can I effectively incorporate daily current affairs into my routine? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: To incorporate daily current affairs into your routine, consider setting aside specific times each day to read or watch news updates. You can also subscribe to newsletters or follow news apps to receive curated content. Engaging in discussions with peers or participating in online forums can further enhance your understanding of current events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_are_some_tips_for_critical_analysis_of_daily_current_affairs\"><\/span>Q: What are some tips for critical analysis of daily current affairs? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: When analyzing daily current affairs, it&#8217;s essential to cross-reference information from multiple sources to ensure accuracy. Additionally, consider the source&#8217;s credibility and bias, if any. 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