{"id":14025,"date":"2023-10-30T05:18:11","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T05:18:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=14025"},"modified":"2023-10-30T05:18:14","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T05:18:14","slug":"upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-august-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-august-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Current Affairs &#8211; 23rd 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.<\/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-69e3543239507\" 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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ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-august-2023\/#About_GTR_Gene-Edited_Mustard\" title=\"About GTR Gene-Edited Mustard&nbsp;\">About GTR Gene-Edited Mustard&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-23rd-august-2023\/#About_Glucosinolates\" title=\"About Glucosinolates:&nbsp;\">About Glucosinolates:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-august-2023\/#Importance_of_the_Gene-Edited_Mustard\" title=\"Importance of the Gene-Edited Mustard&nbsp;\">Importance of the Gene-Edited Mustard&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-august-2023\/#Wild_Fires\" title=\"Wild Fires\u00a0\">Wild Fires\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-august-2023\/#Tags_GS-III_Environment_Conservation\" title=\"Tags: GS-III: Environment Conservation&nbsp;\">Tags: GS-III: Environment Conservation&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-august-2023\/#About_wildfires\" title=\"About wildfires:&nbsp;\">About wildfires:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-august-2023\/#COP28_Gabon_wraps_up_500_million_debt-for-nature_swap\" title=\"COP28: Gabon wraps up $500 million debt-for-nature swap\u00a0\">COP28: Gabon wraps up $500 million debt-for-nature swap\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-august-2023\/#About_COP28\" title=\"About COP28:\">About COP28:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-august-2023\/#Gabons_500_Million_Debt-for-Nature_Swap\" title=\"Gabon&#8217;s $500 Million Debt-for-Nature Swap\u00a0\">Gabon&#8217;s $500 Million Debt-for-Nature Swap\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-august-2023\/#Key_highlights\" title=\"Key highlights:\u00a0\">Key highlights:\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-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-august-2023\/#Amitabh_Kant_Committee_recommendation_on_stalled_housing_projects\" title=\"Amitabh Kant Committee recommendation on stalled housing projects&nbsp;\">Amitabh Kant Committee recommendation on stalled housing projects&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-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-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-august-2023\/#Haircut\" title=\"Haircut:&nbsp;\">Haircut:&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-23rd-august-2023\/#Housing_Projects_in_India\" title=\"Housing Projects in India:&nbsp;\">Housing Projects in India:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-august-2023\/#Other_Recommendations_of_the_Committee\" title=\"Other Recommendations of the Committee:&nbsp;\">Other Recommendations of 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-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-august-2023\/#Ancient_Mailara_cult_in_coastal_Karnataka\" title=\"Ancient Mailara cult in coastal Karnataka&nbsp;\">Ancient Mailara cult in coastal Karnataka&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-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-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-august-2023\/#Sculptures_found\" title=\"Sculptures found:&nbsp;\">Sculptures found:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-august-2023\/#Mailara_Cult\" title=\"Mailara Cult:&nbsp;\">Mailara Cult:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-august-2023\/#Basrur\" title=\"Basrur:&nbsp;\">Basrur:&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-23rd-august-2023\/#Demon_particle\" title=\"Demon particle&nbsp;\">Demon particle&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-23rd-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-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-august-2023\/#About_the_Superconductors\" title=\"About the Superconductors:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">About the Superconductors:&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-23rd-august-2023\/#Demon_Particles\" title=\"Demon Particles:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Demon Particles:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-august-2023\/#About_the_Research\" title=\"About the Research:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">About the Research:&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-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-august-2023\/#DRDOs_UAV_Tapas\" title=\"DRDO\u2019s UAV Tapas&nbsp;\">DRDO\u2019s UAV Tapas&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-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-32\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-august-2023\/#About_the_Unmanned_Aerial_Vehicle_TAPAS\" title=\"About the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle TAPAS:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">About the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle TAPAS:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-august-2023\/#Significance_of_UAV-TAPAS\" title=\"Significance of UAV-TAPAS:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Significance of UAV-TAPAS:&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-34\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-august-2023\/#Offshore_wind_power_projects\" title=\"Offshore wind power projects&nbsp;\">Offshore wind power projects&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-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-36\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-august-2023\/#About\" 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-37\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-august-2023\/#Offshore_wind_energy\" title=\"Offshore wind energy&nbsp;\">Offshore wind energy&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-august-2023\/#Government_Plan\" title=\"Government Plan:\u00a0\">Government Plan:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-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-40\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-august-2023\/#Infrastructure_Debt_Fund-NBFCs_IDF-NBFCs\" title=\"Infrastructure Debt Fund-NBFCs (IDF-NBFCs)&nbsp;\">Infrastructure Debt Fund-NBFCs (IDF-NBFCs)&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-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-42\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-august-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-43\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-august-2023\/#About_the_revised_guidelines\" title=\"About the revised guidelines:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">About the revised guidelines:&nbsp;&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-23rd-august-2023\/#Need\" title=\"Need:&nbsp;\">Need:&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-23rd-august-2023\/#Bharat_New_Car_Assessment_Programme_Bharat_NCAP\" title=\"Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP)&nbsp;\">Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP)&nbsp;<\/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-23rd-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-23rd-august-2023\/#About-3\" title=\"About:&nbsp;\">About:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-august-2023\/#Definition_of_Green_Hydrogen\" title=\"Definition of Green Hydrogen&nbsp;\">Definition of Green Hydrogen&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-23rd-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-23rd-august-2023\/#About-4\" 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-51\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-august-2023\/#For_Green_Hydrogen_produced_through_electrolysis\" title=\"For Green Hydrogen produced through electrolysis:-&nbsp;&nbsp;\">For Green Hydrogen produced through electrolysis:-&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-august-2023\/#For_Green_Hydrogen_produced_through_conversion_of_biomass\" title=\"For Green Hydrogen produced through conversion of biomass:-&nbsp;\">For Green Hydrogen produced through conversion of biomass:-&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-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-54\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-august-2023\/#Acoustic_Side_Channel_Attacks\" title=\"Acoustic Side Channel Attacks&nbsp;\">Acoustic Side Channel Attacks&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-august-2023\/#Why_in_news-6\" 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-56\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-august-2023\/#About_Side_Channel_Attacks_SCA\" title=\"About Side Channel Attacks (SCA)&nbsp;\">About Side Channel Attacks (SCA)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-august-2023\/#About_Acoustic_Side_Channel_Attacks_SCA\" title=\"About Acoustic Side Channel Attacks (SCA)&nbsp;\">About Acoustic Side Channel Attacks (SCA)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-august-2023\/#How_can_users_protect_against_ASCAs\" title=\"How can users protect against ASCAs?&nbsp;\">How can users protect against ASCAs?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-59\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-august-2023\/#FAQs\" 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-60\" 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href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-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-66\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-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=\"Gene-edited_mustard\"><\/span><strong>Gene-edited mustard<\/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, Biotechnology\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, Indian scientists have developed the first-ever low-pungent mustard.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_GTR_Gene-Edited_Mustard\"><\/span><strong>About GTR Gene-Edited Mustard<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mustard (Brassica juncea) dry seed contain 120-130 parts per million (ppm or mg\/kg) of glucosinolates. This is as against the sub-30 ppm levels in canola seeds.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>By l<strong>owering the glucosinolate content<\/strong> to the dry seed weight concentration, the scientists have bred mustard lines whose oil and meal match the standard of c<strong>anola-quality rapeseed (Brassica napus<\/strong>) in terms of pungency.\u00a0<\/li><li>In this seed glucosinolates are synthesized in mustard leaves and pod walls before translocation to seeds.\u00a0<\/li><li>New GTR genes-edited mustard lines are <strong>transgene-free or non-genetically modified (<\/strong>GM). It is low-pungent mustard that is pest and disease-resistant.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/edukemy.com\/af9aec84-14de-4b4c-9bbf-2f78a0f5d6c2\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It does not contain any<strong> foreign genes<\/strong> like B<strong>ar-Barnase-Barsta<\/strong>r (isolated from other soil bacteria) in the GM hybrid mustard (DMH-11)\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Glucosinolates\"><\/span><strong>About Glucosinolates:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Glucosinolates are synthesized in the l<strong>eaves and pod walls of mustard plants.<\/strong> Its translocation and accumulation in the seeds happens through the action of glucosinolate transporter or GTR genes&nbsp;<\/li><li>Mustard seeds have <strong>high levels of glucosinolates<\/strong>, a group of s<strong>ulphur and nitrogen<\/strong>-containing compounds contributing to the characteristic pungency of their oil and meal.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>High glucosinolates<\/strong> are also known to <strong>cause goiter <\/strong>(swelling of the neck) and <strong>internal organ abnormalities<\/strong> in livestock.&nbsp;<\/li><li>High glucosinolates reduce<strong> the feed intake of livestock.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Glucosinolates limit the palatability of the meal and the exploitation of its true protein potential are also key arsenals of the <strong>Brassicaceae family crops <\/strong>\u2013 from mustard and canola to <strong>cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli \u2013 against invading pest<\/strong>s, pathogens and termites.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_the_Gene-Edited_Mustard\"><\/span><strong>Importance of the Gene-Edited Mustard<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>India is a huge importer of edible oils, In the fiscal year 2022-2023 India i<strong>mports were valued at $20.84 billion that only meet 60% of the country\u2019s consumption<\/strong> requirement.\u00a0<\/li><li>There is a dire need to boost domestic oilseed production through focused breeding to improve <strong>crop yields, pest and disease resistance, and product quality<\/strong>. So, it can l help to save the foreign exchange and reduce import dependency.\u00a0<\/li><li>Mustard and soyabean are India\u2019s <strong>most widely-cultivated oilseed crops<\/strong>, planted annually on <strong>9 million and 12.5 million<\/strong> hectares area respectively.\u00a0<\/li><li>Mustard&#8217;s higher a<strong>verage oil extractable content (38% versus 18% for soyabean) <\/strong>makes mustard the bigger \u201coilseed\u201d crop, while a source of both fats for humans and protein for animals.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-economics\/gene-edited-mustard-less-pungent-more-useful-8901549\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indian Express<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wild_Fires\"><\/span><strong>Wild Fires<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tags_GS-III_Environment_Conservation\"><\/span><strong>Tags: GS-III: Environment Conservation<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\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>Wildfires wreak havoc in Canada\u2019s Northwest territories and Spain\u2019s Tenerife\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_wildfires\"><\/span><strong>About wildfires:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Canada has recently witness <strong>active wildfires in Yellowknife and other areas<\/strong> in the Northwest territories.\u00a0<\/li><li>Wildfires or &#8220;forest fires,&#8221; are <strong>uncontrolled fires that spread rapidly <\/strong>across vegetation, forests, grasslands, and other natural landscapes.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Incidences of fire have increased in recent years due to several factors including:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Natural causes:<\/strong> lightning strikes, volcanic activity, and spontaneous combustion.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Human Activities<\/strong>: Campfires, discarded cigarettes, equipment sparks, arson, and power lines.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Release of carbon dioxide <\/strong>into the atmosphere<strong> contributes to global warming<\/strong> and degrades air quality due to smoke and particulate matter.\u00a0<\/li><li>Wildfires has led to <strong>environmental impacts<\/strong> such as destruction of habitats, loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, and air pollution.\u00a0<\/li><li>Their exposure leads to <strong>health concerns<\/strong> such as respiratory issues due to smoke inhalation, and evacuation-related stress.\u00a0<\/li><li>It also has <strong>economic consequences<\/strong> such as property damage, loss of crops, forestry industry setbacks, and firefighting costs.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>In this regard, there is a need for wildfire management<\/strong> with steps such as:\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Prevention Measures:<\/strong> Public awareness campaigns, fire bans, and controlled burns to reduce fuel load.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Early Detection<\/strong>: Surveillance systems, lookout towers, and satellite technology.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Firefighting Efforts<\/strong>: Fire crews, aircraft, helicopters, and equipment for containment and extinguishing.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Community Preparedness:<\/strong> Evacuation plans, emergency shelters, and community drills.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Ecosystem Restoration:<\/strong> Reforestation, habitat rehabilitation, and soil erosion control.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Wildfire Management faces <strong>several challenges <\/strong>such as climate change leading to more frequent and severe wildfires.\u00a0<\/li><li>Communities living in Urban-Wildland Interface are at risk due to proximity to fire-prone areas which often lacks required firefighting resources with multiple concurrent fires.\u00a0<\/li><li>Overall, Wildfires are a natural part of many ecosystems and thus there is need for <strong>effective wildfire management<\/strong> and<strong> international collaboration <\/strong>to mitigate their impact on the environment, economy, and human health.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"428\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-258.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14027 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-258.png 602w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-258-585x416.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\/428;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/news\/world\/wildfires-wreak-havoc-in-canada-s-northwest-territories-spain-s-tenerife-91249\" 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=\"COP28_Gabon_wraps_up_500_million_debt-for-nature_swap\"><\/span><strong>COP28: Gabon wraps up $500 million debt-for-nature swap<\/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: GS-II: International relations<\/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>Gabon signs $500 Million Debt-for-Nature Swap with Bank of America\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_COP28\"><\/span><strong>About COP28: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gabons_500_Million_Debt-for-Nature_Swap\"><\/span><strong>Gabon&#8217;s $500 Million Debt-for-Nature Swap<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Gabon has recently concluded a <strong>$500 million debt-for-nature swap<\/strong> aimed at debt refinancing and marine conservation.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It is the first <strong>debt-for-nature swap<\/strong> in continental Africa and has been finalized by Bank of America, Gabon, and The Nature Conservancy (TNC)&nbsp;<\/li><li>A &#8220;blue bond&#8221; is a type of financial instrument that is issued by governments or organizations to raise <strong>funds specifically for marine conservation<\/strong> and sustainable ocean-related projects.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The name &#8220;blue bond&#8221; is <strong>derived from the color of the ocean,<\/strong> emphasizing the focus on marine conservation and sustainable ocean management.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_highlights\"><\/span><strong>Key highlights:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Gabon will <strong>repurchase $500 million of three dollar-denominated bonds<\/strong> for $436 million and will <strong>exchange for a new $500 million<\/strong> loan funded by <strong>&#8220;blue bonds.&#8221;<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>The swap will <strong>generate $125 million for ocean conservation over 15 years<\/strong> which will be used to fulfill Gabon&#8217;s commitment to protect 30% of its sea by 2030.\u00a0<\/li><li>Gabon has <strong>20 protected areas covering 26% of its marine waters<\/strong> and the deal aims to <strong>expand coverage to 30%<\/strong> and elevate protection status.\u00a0<\/li><li>However, the deal has been <strong>flagged due to delayed deal launch and higher-than-expected interest rate<\/strong> for blue bonds.\u00a0<\/li><li>Questions have also been asked about <strong>debt risk reduction <\/strong>since a significant portion of Gabon&#8217;s near-term bonds remains unchanged.\u00a0<\/li><li>Previously, <strong>similar swaps were struck by Belize, Barbados, and Ecuador<\/strong> in recent years with developing countries, policymakers, and banks showing interest due to fees and ESG credentials.\u00a0<\/li><li>Overall, the deal <strong>could serve as a model for other countries<\/strong> provided the swaps can overcome challenges including <strong>high costs, lack of transparency, and strict conditions <\/strong>imposed by foreign entities.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/world\/rest-of-world\/cop28-gabon-wraps-up-500-million-debt-for-nature-swap\/articleshow\/102851427.cms?from=mdr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Times of India<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Amitabh_Kant_Committee_recommendation_on_stalled_housing_projects\"><\/span><strong>Amitabh Kant Committee recommendation on stalled housing projects<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tags:<\/strong> GS \u2013 3: Indian Economy (Infrastructure)\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, the committee headed by former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant suggested reviving stalled real estate projects by requiring all stakeholders, including developers, financiers, and land authorities, to accept \u201chaircuts\u201d to make the projects financially viable.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Haircut\"><\/span><strong>Haircut:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A haircut refers to the <strong>lower-than-market value placed on an asset<\/strong> being used as collateral for a loan.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It refers to the <strong>acceptance of reduced amounts or losses by stakeholders<\/strong>, such as developers and financiers, to make financially troubled projects viable.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Housing_Projects_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Housing Projects in India:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The <strong>Indian Banks\u2019 Association (IBA)<\/strong> has estimated that over <strong>4 lakh stressed dwelling units involving over Rs 4 lakh crore<\/strong> are impacted in these stalled real estate projects.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The committee reported that <strong>44% of stalled projects are in the National Capital Region<\/strong> <strong>and 21% in the Mumbai Metropolitan<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Recommendations_of_the_Committee\"><\/span><strong>Other Recommendations of the Committee:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A <strong>\u201cZero Period\u201d<\/strong> from April 1, 2020, to March 31, 2022, should be established where interest and penalties would be suspended <strong>due to Covid-19 and court orders<\/strong> putting a stay on construction within 10 km of the Okhla Bird Sanctuary.\u00a0<\/li><li>State governments should <strong>create rehabilitation packages<\/strong>, and developers should commit to a three-year completion timeline.\u00a0<\/li><li>It recommended <strong>allowing \u201cco-developers\u201d to help developers<\/strong> complete projects.\u00a0<\/li><li>A <strong>partial surrender policy<\/strong> should be designed in which developers can surrender unused land against their outstanding dues.\u00a0<\/li><li>Plan approvals should be extended by three years without payment to the Authority.\u00a0<\/li><li>Homebuyers of projects under the state government\u2019s package should not be charged penalties or extra interest.\u00a0<\/li><li>The <strong>use of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code should be a last resort<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>The <strong>Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016<\/strong>, a provision for registering projects with the respective <strong>Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), must be enforced<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>RERAs should identify mostly complete projects facing administrative hurdles and provide a resolution within 30 days.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/delhi\/developers-financiers-will-have-to-take-haircuts-committee-on-stalled-housing-projects-suggests-8903035\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indian Express<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ancient_Mailara_cult_in_coastal_Karnataka\"><\/span><strong>Ancient Mailara cult in coastal Karnataka<\/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: Art and Culture (Sculptures)\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>The recent discovery of two sculptures, which resembles one belonging to 15th century A.D. and another to 17th century A.D., at Basrur, near Kundapura, in Udupi district has proved that the ancient Mylara cult existed in the coastal region.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sculptures_found\"><\/span><strong>Sculptures found:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>One sculpture was found <strong>in a well at Basrur<\/strong> and depicts <strong>a royal hero on a horse holding a sword and a bowl in his hands<\/strong>. This unique piece lacks the usual Mylaladevi figure on the horse\u2019s back. The sitting posture of the horse is unusual and dates it to the <strong>15th century A.D<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The second discovery is <strong>a small stone tablet depicting Mailara and Mylaladevi both mounted on an ornate horse while holding swords in their right hands<\/strong>. This relief, found in a tank during dredging, is in side profile and appears to be from the <strong>17th century<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"416\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-259.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14028 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-259.png 602w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-259-585x404.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 602px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 602\/416;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mailara_Cult\"><\/span><strong>Mailara Cult:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Mailara cult <strong>is a religious tradition centred around the worship of a folk deity named Mailara<\/strong>, who is believed to be <strong>a manifestation of Lord Shiva<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>This cult is <strong>prevalent in parts of southern India, particularly in the Deccan region<\/strong>, including Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The cult <strong>has its own unique rituals, practices, and beliefs<\/strong> that have developed over time.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Mailara is often associated with other regional deities like <strong>Mallanna in Andhra Pradesh<\/strong> and <strong>Khandoba in Maharashtra<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The cult <strong>has a diverse following that includes people from various castes<\/strong> and occupations, ranging from agricultural and pastoral communities to martial groups.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basrur\"><\/span><strong>Basrur:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Basrur was a <strong>significant trading city during the Medieval period<\/strong>, with trading guilds like Uhayadesi and Nanadesi playing active roles.\u00a0<\/li><li>This environment fostered various cults, including the popular Mylara cult that was widespread in the Deccan region.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Mangalore\/discovery-of-two-ancient-sculptures-at-basrur-proves-existence-of-ancient-mylara-cult-in-coastal-region-says-historian\/article67219901.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=\"Demon_particle\"><\/span><strong>Demon particle<\/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> Science and Technology- developments and their applications&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>Researchers at the University of Illinois recently discovered a <strong>demon particle that could lead to the making of superconductors<\/strong> that can operate at room temperature.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Superconductors\"><\/span><strong>About the Superconductors<\/strong>:&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Superconductivity is the property of certain materials to <strong>conduct direct current electricity without energy loss when they are cooled below a critical temperature<\/strong>. These materials also expel magnetic fields as they transition to the superconducting state.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Such metals or alloys can <strong>conduct electricity without resistance<\/strong>, but for that to happen, the <strong>temperature of such material needs to be below 100 degrees Fahrenheit.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Superconductors are used in operations such as levitating trains and <strong>highly accurate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Demon_Particles\"><\/span><strong>Demon Particles:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>These are <strong>massless particles<\/strong>, termed as the holy grail of superconductors, which were discovered nearly 70 years after \u2018demon particles\u2019 were first predicted.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The prediction of the demon particle was first made by <strong>theoretical physicist David Pines in 1956<\/strong>, who believed that <strong>electrons would behave strangely when passed through a solid<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Electric interactions make <strong>electrons combine to form collective units i.e. plasmons<\/strong>. This can make electrons lose individuality in solids. However, <strong>with such a large mass, plasmons cannot form with energies available at room temperature<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>But Pines pointed out that there is an exception. Since <strong>demons do not contain mass, they can form plasmons with any energy and at room temperatures as well<\/strong>, thus giving rise to the idea of superconductors working at room temperatures.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>With the discovery of materials capable of operating at room temperature, <strong>emergence of more powerful computers could come into being<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Research\"><\/span><strong>About the Research<\/strong>:&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The team at University of Illinois, identified the potential existence of the demon particle while investigating the properties of the <strong>metal strontium ruthenate<\/strong>, which is similar to high-temperature superconductors.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The team of researchers were conducting the first survey on the electronic properties of the metal <strong>by blasting it with electrons, which led to the summoning of the demon through the metal\u2019s features<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The final GE lines of mustard contain no Cas9 protein and are transgene-free.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/world-news\/researchers-unveil-demon-particle-that-can-lead-to-making-superconductors-123081600853_1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Business Standard<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DRDOs_UAV_Tapas\"><\/span><strong>DRDO\u2019s UAV Tapas<\/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 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>After the <strong>crash of Tapas unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in Karnataka<\/strong>, during its experimental flight trial, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) informed that there was no collateral damage.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Unmanned_Aerial_Vehicle_TAPAS\"><\/span><strong>About the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle TAPAS<\/strong>:&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Tactical Airborne Platform for Aerial Surveillance (TAPAS)-Beyond Horizon-201<\/strong> or Tapas BH-201 is a long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle that used to be previously referred to as <strong>Rustom-II<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The drone has a <strong>20.6-meter wingspan<\/strong> and a <strong>maximum speed of 225 kmph<\/strong>. It can cover a range of more than 250 km using the <strong>C Band frequency data link developed by Defence Electronics Application Laboratory (DEAL) at DRDO<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It&#8217;s range can also be enhanced to <strong>more than1000 km via SATCOM using the K\u1d64 Band frequency and GAGAN system<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>TAPAS BH 201 is being developed in India by <strong>Aeronautical Development Establishment<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The medium-altitude, long-endurance drone has an impressive <strong>flight endurance of several hours<\/strong> and successfully completed its maiden flight in November 2016.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The TAPAS BH 201 drone has the capability to <strong>fly autonomously or via remote control<\/strong>, allowing for pre-programmed flight plans and <strong>operational use in daylight or darkness<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Its compact, lightweight design makes it<strong> easily transportable and deployable to remote locations<\/strong>, while its real-time data collection and transmission provide <strong>valuable intelligence for decision-making<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>With a <strong>range of over 18 hours and altitude capabilities of up to 28,000 feet<\/strong>, the TAPAS BH 201 has already completed more than 180 flights and will be live-streaming aerial and static displays at Aero India 2023.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_of_UAV-TAPAS\"><\/span><strong>Significance of UAV-TAPAS:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Tapas-BH is the answer to India\u2019s quest for <strong>ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, Tracking, and Reconnaissance) requirements<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>TAPAS incorporates the <strong>highest-grade military EO Electro-Optical (EO) and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) payloads<\/strong> which will improve the images dramatically for the ISTAR range of operations for the military across the terrain.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The development of TAPAS is also <strong>crucial for the next phase of armed drones with greater capabilities <\/strong>which will reduce the dependency on importing ISTAR drones.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The long-endurance capabilities of drones are <strong>vital for border surveillance amid escalating Chinese build-up across the border.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livemint.com\/news\/india\/drdos-uav-tapas-crash-in-karnataka-village-field-no-collateral-damage-reported-watch-11692537254079.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Livemint<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Offshore_wind_power_projects\"><\/span><strong>Offshore wind power projects<\/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 Renewable Energy, GS \u2013 2 Government Policies &amp; Interventions\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 union ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) has sought bids for survey of sites identified for offshore wind power projects in Tamil Nadu.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About\"><\/span><strong>About:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/edukemy.com\/7c0d74dd-3a28-4286-a07b-706ba2d86e73\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wind energy typically comes in two different types:\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Onshore wind farms<\/strong> are large installations of wind turbines located on land.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Offshore wind farms<\/strong> which are installations located in bodies of water.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Offshore_wind_energy\"><\/span><strong>Offshore wind energy<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It refers to the deployment of wind farms inside the water bodies.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Offshore wind power projects <strong>involve generating electricity from wind turbines installed in bodies of water, typically oceans or seas.&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>These <strong>wind farms either use fixed-foundation turbines or floating wind turbines<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Offshore wind power offers the advantage of stronger and more consistent wind speeds compared to onshore locations<\/strong>, potentially leading to higher energy generation.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Offshore wind farms <strong>must be at least 200 nautical miles<\/strong> from the shore and <strong>50 feet deep<\/strong> in the ocean.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Offshore wind turbines produce electricity which is returned to shore through cables buried in the ocean floor.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Government_Plan\"><\/span><strong>Government Plan:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The <strong>government\u2019s plan involves auctioning projects with a capacity of 4 GW (this year<\/strong>) and an <strong>additional 3 GW capacity in the subsequent financial year<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The projects will be executed using two different models:\u00a0<ul><li>one with <strong>government-backed viability gap funding<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>other <strong>involving competitive bidding for site leasing<\/strong> and subsequent development without financial support\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/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>India ranks <strong>4<sup>th<\/sup> globally in Installed wind energy capacity with 42.8 GW<\/strong> (onshore wind) as of April 2023. (After China, US, and Germany).\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>The largest Wind Farm in India is the Muppandal Wind Farm in Tamil Nadu.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>Top States in India \u2013 Installed Wind Power Capacity\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Tamil Nadu > Gujarat > Maharashtra > Karnataka > Rajasthan > Andhra Pradesh<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livemint.com\/industry\/energy\/centre-sets-ball-rolling-for-offshore-wind-projects-seeks-bids-to-survey-sites-in-tamil-nadu-11692369549989.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Livemint<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Infrastructure_Debt_Fund-NBFCs_IDF-NBFCs\"><\/span><strong>Infrastructure Debt Fund-NBFCs (IDF-NBFCs)<\/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 Economy\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, The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued revised guidelines for Infrastructure Debt Fund-NBFCs (IDF-NBFCs) with the aim of enhancing their role in financing the infrastructure sector.\u00a0<\/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>Infrastructure Debt Fund-Non-Banking Financial Companies (IDF-NBFCs) <strong>are specialized financial entities registered as NBFCs <\/strong>to <strong>facilitate the flow of long-term debt into infrastructure projects.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>IDF-NBFCs <strong>come under the regulation of RBI.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>It raises resources through the <strong>issue of rupee or dollar-denominated bonds of minimum 5-year maturity.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Only Infrastructure Finance Companies (IFC) can sponsor IDF-NBFCs.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>NBFC is permitted to refinance <strong>infrastructure projects that have completed at least one year of commercial operations.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>NBFC is <strong>also permitted to finance Toll-Operate-Transfer (TOT) projects<\/strong> as a direct lender.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_revised_guidelines\"><\/span><strong>About the revised guidelines:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>IDF-NBFCs must have a <strong>minimum net owned fund (NOF) of Rs 300 crore,<\/strong> and a <strong>capital-to-risk weighted assets ratio (CRAR) of at least 15<\/strong>%, with a <strong>minimum Tier 1 capital of 10%.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>IDF-NBFC shall raise funds through the issue of <strong>either rupee or dollar-denominated bonds of minimum five-year maturity.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>The <strong>requirement for a sponsor for IDF-NBFCs has been removed<\/strong>, and shareholders will now undergo scrutiny similar to other NBFCs.\u00a0<\/li><li>Under the earlier guidelines, an IDF-NBFC was required to be sponsored by a bank or an NBFC-Infrastructure Finance Company (NBFC-IFC).\u00a0<\/li><li>All NBFCs would be eligible to sponsor IDF-MFs with prior approval of RBI.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Need\"><\/span><strong>Need:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>These changes are <strong>intended to facilitate a greater flow of long-term debt into infrastructure projects and harmonize financing<\/strong> regulations in the infrastructure sector.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/industry\/banking\/finance\/banking\/rbi-issues-revised-guidelines-for-idf-nbfcs\/articleshow\/102831192.cms?from=mdr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Economic Times<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bharat_New_Car_Assessment_Programme_Bharat_NCAP\"><\/span><strong>Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP)<\/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 Growth &amp; Development\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>The Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways will be launching the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP).\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-3\"><\/span><strong>About:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The programme <strong>aims to provide a tool to car customers to make a comparative assessment of crash safety of motor vehicles<\/strong> available in the market.\u00a0<\/li><li>Under this programme, <strong>car manufacturers can voluntarily offer their cars tested as per Automotive Industry Standard (AIS) 197.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Based on the performance of the car in the tests,<strong> car will be awarded star ratings for Adult Occupants (AOP) and Child Occupants (COP).<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Significance:\u00a0\u00a0<ul><li>It is expected that the demand for safer cars will increase, <strong>encouraging car manufacturers to comply with customer needs.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>This programme is a <strong>significant step forward in the Government\u2019s commitment to improving road safety<\/strong> by <strong>raising the safety standards of motor vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes in India.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1950593\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PIB Gov.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Definition_of_Green_Hydrogen\"><\/span><strong>Definition of Green Hydrogen<\/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\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, In a significant move for the progress of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the government has notified the Green Hydrogen Standard for India.\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<p><strong>&#8220;Green Hydrogen&#8221; <\/strong>shall mean <strong>Hydrogen produced using -renewable energy<\/strong>, including, but not limited to, production through electrolysis or conversion of biomass.&nbsp; Renewable energy also in<strong>cludes such electricity generated from renewable sources which is stored in an energy storage system <\/strong>or banked with the grid in accordance with applicable regulations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Green_Hydrogen_produced_through_electrolysis\"><\/span><strong>For Green Hydrogen produced through electrolysis:-<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The non-biogenic greenhouse gas emissions arising from water treatment, electrolysis, gas purification and drying and compression of hydrogen <strong>shall not be greater than 2 kilogram of carbon dioxide equivalent per kilogram of Hydrogen<\/strong> (kg CO\u2082 eq\/kg Hydrogen), taken as an average over last 12-month period.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Green_Hydrogen_produced_through_conversion_of_biomass\"><\/span><strong>For Green Hydrogen produced through conversion of biomass:-<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The non-biogenic greenhouse gas emissions arising from biomass processing, heat\/steam generation, conversion of blomass to hydrogen, gas purification and drying and compression of hydrogen sh<strong>all not be greater than 2 kilogram of carbon dioxide equivalent per kilogram of Hydrogen <\/strong>(kg CO2 eq\/kg Hydrogen) taken as an average over last 12-month period.&nbsp;<\/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>Detailed methodology for measurement, reporting, monitoring, on-site verification, and certification of green hydrogen and its derivatives shall be specified by the <strong>Ministry of New &amp; Renewable Energy<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power<\/strong> shall be the <strong>Nodal Authority for accreditation <\/strong>of agencies for the monitoring, verification and certification for Green Hydrogen production projects.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1950593\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PIB Gov.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Acoustic_Side_Channel_Attacks\"><\/span><strong>Acoustic Side Channel Attacks<\/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\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, a research paper titled \u201cA Practical Deep Learning-Based Acoustic Side Channel Attack on Keyboards\u201d, was published and supported by the ethics committee of Durham University.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Side_Channel_Attacks_SCA\"><\/span><strong>About Side Channel Attacks (SCA)<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>SCAs are a <strong>method of hacking a cryptographic algorithm <\/strong>based on the analysis of auxiliary systems used in the encryption method.&nbsp;<\/li><li>These <strong>can be performed using a collection of signals emitted by devices<\/strong>, including electromagnetic waves, power consumption, mobile sensors as well as sound from keyboards and printers to target devices.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>These collected signals are used to <strong>interpret signals that can be then used to compromise the security of a device.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Acoustic_Side_Channel_Attacks_SCA\"><\/span><strong>About Acoustic Side Channel Attacks (SCA)<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>ASCA, the <strong>sound of clicks generated by a keyboard <\/strong>is used to analyze keystrokes and interpret what is being typed to leak sensitive information.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>These attacks are particularly dangerous as the acoustic sounds from a keyboard are <strong>not only readily available<\/strong> but also because their misuse is <strong>underestimated by users<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Users take <strong>no precautionary steps are taken<\/strong> to hide the sound of the keystrokes.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The use of laptops has <strong>increased the scope of ASCAs<\/strong> as laptop models have the same keyboard making it easier for<strong> AI-enabled deep learning models <\/strong>to pick up and interpret the acoustics.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_users_protect_against_ASCAs\"><\/span><strong>How can users protect against ASCAs?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Using touch-based typing can reduce the chances of successful keystroke recognition making it more difficult for threat actors to leak sensitive information.\u00a0<\/li><li>Changes in typing style and creating stronger passwords that use a combination of upper- and lower-case alphabets can make it more difficult for criminals to launch successful ASCA attacks.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/technology\/what-are-acoustic-side-channel-attacks-and-how-is-ai-used-to-increase-its-accuracy\/article67216538.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<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? 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These can encompass a wide range of topics, including politics, economics, science, technology, sports, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Why_is_it_important_to_stay_updated_with_daily_current_affairs\"><\/span>Q: Why is it important to stay updated with daily current affairs? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Staying updated with daily current affairs is crucial because it helps individuals make informed decisions in their personal and professional lives. It enables people to understand the world around them, stay aware of significant events, and engage in informed discussions about important issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Where_can_I_access_daily_current_affairs_information\"><\/span>Q: Where can I access daily current affairs information? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: There are various sources for daily current affairs, including newspapers, news websites, television news broadcasts, radio programs, and dedicated apps or newsletters. Social media platforms are also widely used to share and access current affairs information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_can_I_effectively_incorporate_daily_current_affairs_into_my_routine\"><\/span>Q: How can I effectively incorporate daily current affairs into my routine? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: To incorporate daily current affairs into your routine, consider setting aside specific times each day to read or watch news updates. You can also subscribe to newsletters or follow news apps to receive curated content. Engaging in discussions with peers or participating in online forums can further enhance your understanding of current events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_are_some_tips_for_critical_analysis_of_daily_current_affairs\"><\/span>Q: What are some tips for critical analysis of daily current affairs? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: When analyzing daily current affairs, it&#8217;s essential to cross-reference information from multiple sources to ensure accuracy. Additionally, consider the source&#8217;s credibility and bias, if any. 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