{"id":14582,"date":"2023-11-03T05:49:58","date_gmt":"2023-11-03T05:49:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=14582"},"modified":"2023-11-03T05:50:02","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T05:50:02","slug":"upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Current Affairs &#8211; 07th September 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/current-affairs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-40-1.png\" alt=\"UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz - Edukemy\" class=\"wp-image-14085\" width=\"780\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-40-1.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-40-1-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-40-1-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\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-69d6f6f39b116\" 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-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-2023\/#In_News\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-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-07th-september-2023\/#Greenhouse_Gas_Emissions\" title=\"Greenhouse Gas Emissions:&nbsp;\">Greenhouse Gas Emissions:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-2023\/#Food_Production\" title=\"Food Production:&nbsp;\">Food Production:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-2023\/#Food_Waste\" title=\"Food Waste:&nbsp;\">Food Waste:&nbsp;<\/a><\/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-07th-september-2023\/#Packaging\" title=\"Packaging:&nbsp;\">Packaging:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-2023\/#Food_Choices\" title=\"Food Choices:&nbsp;\">Food Choices:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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-07th-september-2023\/#Climate_change_has_impacts_on_food_systems\" title=\"Climate change has impacts on food systems&nbsp;\">Climate change has impacts on food systems&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-2023\/#Crop_Production\" title=\"Crop Production:&nbsp;\">Crop Production:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-2023\/#Food_Availability\" title=\"Food Availability:&nbsp;\">Food Availability:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-2023\/#Food_Quality_and_Safety\" title=\"Food Quality and Safety:&nbsp;\">Food Quality and Safety:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-2023\/#Food_Security\" title=\"Food Security:&nbsp;\">Food Security:&nbsp;<\/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-07th-september-2023\/#Food_Distribution\" title=\"Food Distribution:&nbsp;\">Food Distribution:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-2023\/#Food_Waste-2\" title=\"Food Waste:&nbsp;\">Food Waste:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-2023\/#Ecosystem_Disruption\" title=\"Ecosystem Disruption:&nbsp;\">Ecosystem Disruption:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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-07th-september-2023\/#Proposed_Solutions\" title=\"Proposed Solutions:&nbsp;\">Proposed Solutions:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-2023\/#Wastewater_%E2%80%93_Turning_Problem_into_Solution\" title=\"Wastewater \u2013 Turning Problem into Solution&nbsp;\">Wastewater \u2013 Turning Problem into Solution&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-2023\/#Why_in_News\" title=\"Why in News:\">Why in News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-2023\/#Key_Highlights_of_the_Report\" title=\"Key Highlights of the Report:&nbsp;\">Key Highlights of the Report:&nbsp;<\/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-07th-september-2023\/#Wastewater_and_its_Challenges\" title=\"Wastewater and its Challenges:&nbsp;\">Wastewater and its Challenges:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-2023\/#Suggested_Solutions_in_the_Report\" title=\"Suggested Solutions in the Report:&nbsp;\">Suggested Solutions in the Report:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-2023\/#Sand_Mining_Irreversible_damage_to_Ocean_benthic_life\" title=\"Sand Mining: Irreversible damage to Ocean benthic life\u00a0\">Sand Mining: Irreversible damage to Ocean benthic life\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-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-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-2023\/#Benthic_Life\" title=\"Benthic Life:&nbsp;\">Benthic Life:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-2023\/#Impact_of_Sand_Extraction_on_Benthic_Life\" title=\"Impact of Sand Extraction on Benthic Life:&nbsp;\">Impact of Sand Extraction on Benthic Life:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-2023\/#Measures_taken_by_the_Countries\" title=\"Measures taken by the Countries:&nbsp;\">Measures taken by the Countries:&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-07th-september-2023\/#10_Recommendations_by_UNEP_to_monitor_sand_extraction\" title=\"10 Recommendations by UNEP to monitor sand extraction:&nbsp;\">10 Recommendations by UNEP to monitor sand extraction:&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-07th-september-2023\/#Export_control_of_Dual-Use_Items\" title=\"Export control of Dual-Use Items&nbsp;\">Export control of Dual-Use Items&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-07th-september-2023\/#Why_in_news\" title=\"Why in news?\">Why in news?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-2023\/#About-2\" title=\"About:&nbsp;\">About:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-2023\/#Missile_and_Dual-Use_Export_Control_Regimes\" title=\"Missile and Dual-Use Export Control Regimes&nbsp;\">Missile and Dual-Use Export Control Regimes&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-07th-september-2023\/#India_is_a_member_of_three_out_of_the_four_MECRs_excluding_the_Nuclear_Suppliers_Group\" title=\"India is a member of three out of the four MECRs, excluding the Nuclear Suppliers Group.&nbsp;\">India is a member of three out of the four MECRs, excluding the Nuclear Suppliers Group.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-2023\/#_The_four_MECRs_include\" title=\"&nbsp;The four MECRs include:&nbsp;\">&nbsp;The four MECRs include:&nbsp;<\/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-35\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-2023\/#Adopt_a_Heritage_20\" title=\"Adopt a Heritage 2.0&nbsp;\">Adopt a Heritage 2.0&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-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-37\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-2023\/#About-3\" 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-38\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-2023\/#Adopt_a_Heritage_20-2\" title=\"Adopt a Heritage 2.0&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Adopt a Heritage 2.0&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-2023\/#Indian_Heritage_App\" title=\"Indian Heritage App:&nbsp;\">Indian Heritage App:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-2023\/#e-Permission_Portal\" title=\"e-Permission Portal:&nbsp;\">e-Permission Portal:&nbsp;<\/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-41\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-2023\/#PM-DAKSH\" title=\"PM-DAKSH\u00a0\">PM-DAKSH\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-07th-september-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-07th-september-2023\/#About-4\" 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-44\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-2023\/#The_scheme_primarily_focuses_on_the_following_target_groups\" title=\"The scheme primarily focuses on the following target groups:&nbsp;\">The scheme primarily focuses on the following target groups:&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-2023\/#Eligibility_criteria\" title=\"Eligibility criteria\u00a0\u00a0\">Eligibility criteria\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-2023\/#Income_Criteria\" title=\"Income Criteria:\u00a0\">Income Criteria:\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-47\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-2023\/#Multi-Purpose_Seaweed_Park_Tamil_Nadu\" title=\"Multi-Purpose Seaweed Park (Tamil Nadu)&nbsp;\">Multi-Purpose Seaweed Park (Tamil Nadu)&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-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-49\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-2023\/#About-5\" 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-50\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-2023\/#Key_Features\" title=\"Key Features:&nbsp;\">Key Features:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-2023\/#Ecocide\" title=\"Ecocide\u00a0\">Ecocide\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-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-53\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-2023\/#About-6\" 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-54\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-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-55\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-2023\/#Vizag_International_Cruise_Terminal\" title=\"Vizag International Cruise Terminal&nbsp;\">Vizag International Cruise Terminal&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-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-57\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-2023\/#About-7\" 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-58\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-2023\/#Key_statistics_and_facts_about_Indias_port_sector\" title=\"Key statistics and facts about India&#8217;s port sector:&nbsp;\">Key statistics and facts about India&#8217;s port sector:&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-07th-september-2023\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a 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href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-07th-september-2023\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><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-07th-september-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=\"The_impact_of_food_on_climate\"><\/span><strong>The impact of food on climate<\/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-3 Environment\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>Agriculture and the food we consume have a significant impact on climate change.\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<p>The impact of food on climate is significant and multifaceted. Here are key aspects of this impact:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Greenhouse_Gas_Emissions\"><\/span><strong>Greenhouse Gas Emissions:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Agriculture contributed to <strong>approximately 11% of global greenhouse<\/strong> gas emissions in 2018.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Methane emissions<\/strong> from livestock <strong>digestion account for about 10% of agricultural<\/strong> emissions. India, with its substantial livestock population, generates <strong>8% of its total greenhouse gases<\/strong> from methane emissions.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Emissions are also attributed to the use of <strong>synthetic fertilizers and rice cultivation<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Land use change and deforestation for agricultural purposes<\/strong> release carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_Production\"><\/span><strong>Food Production:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Energy-intensive processes<\/strong> in food production, including manufacturing and processing, contribute to <strong>CO2 emissions<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>The transportation of food over long distances<\/strong> results in the consumption of <strong>fossil fuels and associated emissions.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_Waste\"><\/span><strong>Food Waste:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Decomposing food waste in landfills<\/strong> produces methane gas, which is a <strong>potent greenhouse gas.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>The resources used to <strong>produce food that ultimately goes to waste, such as water, energy, and land,<\/strong> also contribute to emissions.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Packaging\"><\/span><strong>Packaging:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The production and disposal of <strong>food packaging materials generate CO2 emissions.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Plastic packaging<\/strong>, in particular, contributes to plastic pollution and has <strong>adverse effects on ecosystems.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_Choices\"><\/span><strong>Food Choices:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The choices individuals make regarding their diets have a direct impact on emissions. For example, the consumption of high-impact foods like <strong>red meat generates more emissions compared to plant-based diets.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Food choices also influence land use and <strong>deforestation patterns, as certain types of agriculture require more land<\/strong> and can lead to habitat destruction.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Climate_change_has_impacts_on_food_systems\"><\/span><strong>Climate change has impacts on food systems<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Climate change has profound impacts on food systems across the globe, affecting various aspects of crop production, food availability, food quality and safety, food security, distribution, waste, and ecosystems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crop_Production\"><\/span><strong>Crop Production:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Climate change alters growing conditions, which can lead to <strong>changes in crop yields and quality.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Increased temperatures can result in <strong>heat stress for crops<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Shifts in precipitation patterns can lead to <strong>droughts or floods, harming crop growth<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Altered pest and disease dynamics can <strong>affect the overall health of crops.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_Availability\"><\/span><strong>Food Availability:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Climate change-induced alterations in growing conditions can <strong>affect the availability of food<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Rising temperatures can <strong>lead to heat stress<\/strong> in crops, reducing their availability.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Changes in <strong>precipitation patterns,<\/strong> such as prolonged droughts or intense floods, can impact food production.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Altered pest and disease dynamics can reduce the quantity and quality of available food.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_Quality_and_Safety\"><\/span><strong>Food Quality and Safety:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Changing climate conditions can influence the <strong>nutritional content of crops<\/strong>, potentially affecting the quality of food.\u00a0<\/li><li>Increased temperatures can lead to <strong>spoilage and food safety concerns<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>Variations in water <strong>availability can impact food processing and safety<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_Security\"><\/span><strong>Food Security:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Climate-induced crop failures <\/strong>can lead to <strong>food insecurity, <\/strong>particularly in regions heavily reliant on agriculture.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Vulnerable populations, including <strong>low-income communities, are disproportionately affected by food shortages.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Migration and conflict can result from <strong>food-related stressor<\/strong>s exacerbated by climate change.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_Distribution\"><\/span><strong>Food Distribution:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Extreme weather events can <strong>disrupt transportation routes, impacting the distribution of food.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Increased <strong>energy costs for transportation<\/strong> can lead to higher food prices.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Changes in trade patterns may affect global food distribution.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_Waste-2\"><\/span><strong>Food Waste:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Climate change can exacerbate <strong>food waste due to spoilage<\/strong> caused by temperature fluctuations.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Resource-intensive food production contributes to <strong>food waste, as well as environmental degradation.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ecosystem_Disruption\"><\/span><strong>Ecosystem Disruption:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Climate change alters ecosystems and biodiversity, affecting <strong>important elements such as pollinators<\/strong> and <strong>natural pest control<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Loss of biodiversity <strong>can disrupt food production<\/strong> and the overall ecosystem, impacting food systems.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has not sufficiently addressed the impact of food production on climate change. Efforts to curb emissions in this sector, like the <strong>Netherlands&#8217; attempt to reduce nitrous oxide emissions<\/strong>, have encountered resistance and protests. Similarly, <strong>New Zealand&#8217;s proposal for a &#8220;burp&#8221; tax faced opposition.<\/strong> The influence of the meat industry on emissions remains a challenging issue, akin to the challenges posed by the fossil fuel sector.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Proposed_Solutions\"><\/span><strong>Proposed Solutions:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Importance of Adaptation:<\/strong> There is an urgent need to scale up support, including financial aid, capacity-building, and technology transfer, to enhance adaptive capacity and reduce vulnerability to climate change impacts.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Crop Diversification:<\/strong> Promoting diversified cropping patterns, particularly focusing on millets, pulses, and horticulture, can contribute to more sustainable agriculture.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Adaptation Finance:<\/strong> Multilateral banks, financial institutions, and the private sector should mobilize additional resources to support adaptation efforts in the agricultural sector.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Multi-Pronged Approach:<\/strong> Addressing the climate-hunger crisis requires a multifaceted strategy. This includes creating resilient livelihoods, promoting climate-resilient food crops, empowering women in agriculture, supporting smallholder farmers, and increasing knowledge about vulnerability and food security.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Sustainable Food Systems:<\/strong> Sustainability should be integrated into all aspects of food production, value chains, and consumption. Additionally, cash transfers for sustainable agriculture may prove more effective than traditional input subsidies.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Non-Agriculture Sector:<\/strong> Reducing the pressure on agriculture, especially for smallholders and informal workers, can be achieved through labour-intensive manufacturing and services. Strengthening rural Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and the food processing sector is a crucial part of this solution.\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>These solutions aim to address the complex interplay between food production and climate change while promoting sustainability, adaptation, and resilience in the agriculture sector.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/opinion\/columns\/the-impact-of-food-on-climate-123090300868_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=\"Wastewater_%E2%80%93_Turning_Problem_into_Solution\"><\/span><strong>Wastewater \u2013 Turning Problem into Solution<\/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 and Ecology (Conservation Efforts)\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 Global Wastewater Initiative (GWWI) released a report to tackle wastewater pollution titled \u201cWastewater \u2013 Turning Problem to Solution\u201d. It aims to address the urgent need for sustainable water and wastewater management.\u00a0<\/p>\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:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wastewater reuse <strong>could supply more than ten times the current global desalination<\/strong>. To unlock this potential, public perceptions and concerns about wastewater resource recovery and reuse must change.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Elevating wastewater reuse in international policy<\/strong> is crucial to addressing climate, nature, and pollution crises.\u00a0<\/li><li>Wastewater could serve as an <strong>alternative energy source for up to half a billion people, reduce global fertilizer use<\/strong> by over 10%, and irrigate around 40 million hectares of land.\u00a0<\/li><li>Wastewater can be a <strong>source of raw materials for various industries<\/strong>, including paper, polymers, pesticides, rubber, paint, biodiesel, food additives, and more, contributing to economic and environmental sustainability.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wastewater_and_its_Challenges\"><\/span><strong>Wastewater and its Challenges:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wastewater refers to water that <strong>has been used and contaminated through various human activities<\/strong>, such as domestic, industrial, or agricultural processes.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Globally, the Improper management of wastewater is a challenge. This has been exacerbated by population growth, urbanization, and climate change.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The <strong>domestic and municipal wastewater is projected to increase by 24\u201338% by 2030<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Only <strong>11% of domestic and industrial wastewater is currently being reused<\/strong>, indicating untapped potential.&nbsp;<\/li><li>With 50% of untreated wastewater entering the environment, this problem is still quite serious.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Poor wastewater management disproportionately affects vulnerable groups, particularly women and children.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Suggested_Solutions_in_the_Report\"><\/span><strong>Suggested Solutions in the Report:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Report suggested <strong>three Key Action Areas<\/strong>:\u00a0<ul><li>Reduce the volume of wastewater produced\u00a0<\/li><li>Prevent and reduce contamination in wastewater flows\u00a0<\/li><li>Sustainably managing wastewater for resource recovery and reuse\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Building blocks<\/strong> required for these action areas:\u00a0<ul><li>Effective and coherent legislation and governance\u00a0<\/li><li>Mobilize adequate and sustained investment\u00a0<\/li><li>Enhancing human, technical and institutional capacity at all levels (local to global)\u00a0<\/li><li>Technical and social innovation\u00a0<\/li><li>Stronger data and information\u00a0<\/li><li>Increase communications, awareness and accountability\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"367\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-51.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14592 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-51.png 602w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-51-585x357.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\/367;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unep.org\/resources\/report\/wastewater-turning-problem-solution#:~:text=This%20new%20report%2C%20%E2%80%9CWastewater%20-,blocks%2C%20described%20in%20the%20publication.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UNEP<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sand_Mining_Irreversible_damage_to_Ocean_benthic_life\"><\/span><strong>Sand Mining: Irreversible damage to Ocean benthic life<\/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: Environment and Ecology (Environment pollution and degradation)\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>According to Marine Sand Watch (a new global data platform), approximately six billion tonnes of sand are extracted annually from the world\u2019s oceans, causing irreversible damage to benthic life.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benthic_Life\"><\/span><strong>Benthic Life:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The term &#8220;benthic life&#8221; describes <strong>organisms that dwell on or very close to the ocean floor as well as in lakes, rivers, and other bodies of water<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Such organisms, which have evolved to live on river or ocean bottoms, are essential to the ecology because they break down organic matter and feed other aquatic species.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_of_Sand_Extraction_on_Benthic_Life\"><\/span><strong>Impact of Sand Extraction on Benthic Life:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It <strong>disturbs the seabed, destroying the habitat and shelter of benthic organisms<\/strong> such as worms, crustaceans, and small fish.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Dredging activities stir up sediment, increasing water turbidity<\/strong>. This reduces light penetration, affecting photosynthetic organisms and altering the benthic environment.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Changes in sediment composition and nutrient availability<\/strong> can disrupt the food web and nutrient cycling, affecting benthic communities\u2019 survival and reproduction.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The machinery and vessels used in sand extraction <strong>generate underwater noise<\/strong>, which can disturb and stress benthic organisms, impacting their behaviour and health.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Benthic organisms may need to migrate or are forcibly displaced<\/strong> due to sand extraction, disrupting their natural life cycles and behaviours.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Coastal or near-shore extraction can also affect the salinization of aquifers and future tourist development.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Measures_taken_by_the_Countries\"><\/span><strong>Measures taken by the Countries:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Some countries including <strong>Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Cambodia have banned marine sand export in the last 20 years<\/strong>, while others lack any legislation and \/or effective monitoring programmes.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Recommendations_by_UNEP_to_monitor_sand_extraction\"><\/span><strong>10 Recommendations by UNEP to monitor sand extraction:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Recognise sand as a strategic resource.\u00a0<\/li><li>Include place-based perspectives for just sand transitions.\u00a0<\/li><li>Enable a paradigm shift to a regenerative and circular future.\u00a0<\/li><li>Integrate policy &amp; legal frameworks strategically.\u00a0<\/li><li>Establish ownership and access to sand resources through mineral rights and consenting.\u00a0<\/li><li>Map, monitor and report sand resources.\u00a0<\/li><li>Establish best practices, national standards, and a coherent international framework.\u00a0<\/li><li>Promote resource efficiency &amp; circularity.\u00a0<\/li><li>Source responsibly.\u00a0<\/li><li>Restore ecosystems and compensate remaining losses.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/news\/environment\/6-billion-tonnes-of-sand-taken-annually-from-oceans-causing-irreparable-damage-to-benthic-life-91571\" 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=\"Export_control_of_Dual-Use_Items\"><\/span><strong>Export control of Dual-Use Items<\/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 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\"><\/span><strong>Why in news? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, the Director General of Foreign Trade emphasized the government\u2019s commitment to enhanced export control of dual-use items to prevent them from falling into the hands of non-state actors and terrorists.\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>These are items, <strong>technologies, materials, or equipment that serve both civilian and military or restricted purposes.<\/strong> While they are primarily designed for civilian use, they can also be employed for military or other prohibited uses. Some examples include <strong>precursor chemicals like sarin gas and components like centrifuges.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>Currently, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) in India c<strong>ompiles a specialized list known as SCOMET (specialty chemicals, organisms, materials, equipment, and technologies)<\/strong> that encompasses these dual-use items. These items are subject to regulation in accordance with India&#8217;s Foreign Trade Policy.\u00a0<\/li><li>The new foreign trade policy places a strong emphasis on <strong>streamlining the SCOMET licensing process. <\/strong>This is done to ensure that sensitive and <strong>dual-use goods are traded in full compliance<\/strong> with international agreements, including the <strong>Missile Technology Control Regime<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Missile_and_Dual-Use_Export_Control_Regimes\"><\/span><strong>Missile and Dual-Use Export Control Regimes<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>These are cooperative agreements <strong>established by major supplier nations with the goal of averting the spread of specific military <\/strong>and dual-use technologies, especially those associated with Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD).&nbsp;<\/li><li>These agreements <strong>operate separately from the United Nations and are exclusively binding on the nations<\/strong> that are part of them, without imposing any obligation on non-member countries to participate.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_is_a_member_of_three_out_of_the_four_MECRs_excluding_the_Nuclear_Suppliers_Group\"><\/span><strong>India is a member of three out of the four MECRs, excluding the Nuclear Suppliers Group.<\/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=\"_The_four_MECRs_include\"><\/span><strong>&nbsp;The four MECRs include:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Nuclear Suppliers Group <\/strong>(NSG) for nuclear technology control\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Australia Group<\/strong> (AG) for chemical and biological technology control\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Missile Technology Control Regime<\/strong> (MTCR) for rockets and aerial vehicles related to WMD delivery,\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Wassenaar Arrangement<\/strong> for conventional arms and dual-use goods and technologies\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/economy\/foreign-trade\/government-for-enhanced-export-control-of-dual-use-items-official\/articleshow\/103290313.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=\"Adopt_a_Heritage_20\"><\/span><strong>Adopt a Heritage 2.0<\/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 History\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 Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has launched a revamped version of the \u2018Adopt a Heritage\u2019 programme apart from an Indian Heritage app and an e-permission portal.\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<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adopt_a_Heritage_20-2\"><\/span><strong>Adopt a Heritage 2.0&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is a <strong>revamped version of the earlier scheme launched in 2017<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>It <strong>clearly defines the amenities<\/strong> sought for different monuments <strong>as per the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act (AMASR Act) 1958.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>It seeks <strong>to invite corporate stakeholders to enhance amenities<\/strong> <strong>at monuments<\/strong> by utilising their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Freedom has been given to companies to either adopt a monument in whole and develop its tourism infrastructure or provide a particular amenity<\/strong> such as drinking water facility or cleaning services for one or several sites.\u00a0<\/li><li>Applying procedure for a monument:\u00a0\u00a0<ul><li>The stakeholders <strong>can apply <\/strong>for adopting a monument or specific amenities at a monument <strong>through a dedicated web portal.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The process for selection will be carried out after due-diligence and discussions with various stakeholders and assessing the economic and developmental opportunities at each monument.\u00a0<\/li><li>The <strong>term of the appointment will be for a period of five years initially<\/strong>, which may be <strong>further extended up to five years.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indian_Heritage_App\"><\/span><strong>Indian Heritage App:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is a user-friendly mobile app which will showcase heritage monuments.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The app <strong>will feature state-wise details of monuments along with photographs<\/strong>, a list of <strong>public amenities available, geo-tagged locations, and feedback<\/strong> mechanism for citizens.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"e-Permission_Portal\"><\/span><strong>e-Permission Portal:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>An e-permission portal is for <strong>obtaining permission for photography, filming, and developmental projects on monuments.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>The portal will <strong>fast-track the process<\/strong> of obtaining various permissions and <strong>solve operational and logistical bottlenecks.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Adopt a Heritage Scheme:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>It is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Culture ASI, and State\/UTs governments.&nbsp;It was launched <strong>in September 2017 on World Tourism Day.<\/strong>&nbsp;The Project aims to develop synergy among all partners to effectively promote \u2018responsible tourism\u2019.&nbsp;It aims to involve public sector companies, private sector companies, and corporate citizens\/individuals to take up the responsibility for making our heritage and tourism more sustainable.&nbsp;Agencies\/Companies would become \u2018Monument Mitras\u2019 through the innovative concept of \u2018Vision Bidding\u2019, where the agency with the best vision for the heritage site will be given an opportunity to associate pride with their CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) activities.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Source:<a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/asi-launches-revamped-adopt-a-heritage-2-0-programme-8924849\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Indian Express<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PM-DAKSH\"><\/span><strong>PM-DAKSH<\/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 and development\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 Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalata Sampanna Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) Yojana, was in News.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/edukemy.com\/1ae78d79-ea54-4b90-92fe-95cedc7f5ad3\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-4\"><\/span><strong>About:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalata Sampanna Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) Yojana, a <strong>Central Sector Scheme, was launched during 2020-21.&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>The <strong>main objective<\/strong> of the Scheme is <strong>to enhance competency level of the target groups to make them employable <\/strong>both in self- employment and wage-employment<strong> for their socio-economic development.&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_scheme_primarily_focuses_on_the_following_target_groups\"><\/span><strong>The scheme primarily focuses on the following target groups:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Scheduled Castes (SCs)&nbsp;<\/li><li>Other Backward Classes (OBCs)&nbsp;<\/li><li>Economically Backward Classes (EBCs)&nbsp;<\/li><li>Denotified Tribes (DNTs)&nbsp;<\/li><li>Safai Karamcharis, including waste pickers&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_criteria\"><\/span><strong>Eligibility criteria\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Age Criteria: <strong>Between 18 to 45 years<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Income_Criteria\"><\/span><strong>Income Criteria:\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>No income limit for SCs, Safai Karamcharis<\/strong> (including waste pickers), and DNTs.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Annual family income below Rs. 3 lakh for OBCs.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>Annual family income <strong>below Rs. 1 lakh for EBCs<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The scheme offers various types of training programs with different durations and costs per candidate:\u00a0<ul><li>Up-skilling\/Reskilling\u00a0<\/li><li>Short Term Training\u00a0<\/li><li>Entrepreneurship Development Programme\u00a0<\/li><li>Long Term Training\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>The <strong>cost of training<\/strong> is as per common norms <strong>issued by Ministry of Skill Development &amp; Entrepreneurship<\/strong>; Government of India and <strong>it varies as per duration of the course<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1954579\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PIB Gov.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Multi-Purpose_Seaweed_Park_Tamil_Nadu\"><\/span><strong>Multi-Purpose Seaweed Park (Tamil Nadu)<\/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, Infrastructure\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, On the third day of Sagar Parikrama Phase VIII, the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry &amp; Dairying laid the Foundation Stone for a Multi-Purpose Seaweed Park in Tamil Nadu.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-5\"><\/span><strong>About:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>In the Union Budget 2021<\/strong>, the finance minister announced the <strong>proposal to set up \u2018Multipurpose Seaweed Park in Tamil Nadu\u2019.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Seaweeds are a <strong>type of marine algae, often found in coastal waters<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>It <strong>can vary in size and color and is used in various industries<\/strong>, including food, cosmetics, and agriculture.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Seaweed is rich in nutrients<\/strong> and has diverse applications worldwide.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The park<strong> aims to promote seaweed cultivation for employment, value-added products, and conservation.&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Features\"><\/span>K<strong>ey Features:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The seaweed park <strong>includes the promotion of seaweed cultivation in 136 coastal<\/strong> fishing villages in <strong>6 coastal districts of Tamil Nadu<\/strong> namely Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Pudukottai, Ramanathapuram and Thoothukudi.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The Multipurpose Seaweed Park is a <strong>significant investment to promote seaweed cultivation and research, benefiting scientists, researchers, and local communities<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>The seaweed park will <strong>also provide a single window support for the entrepreneurs, processors etc. to access information on schemes, licenses\/approvals required,<\/strong> while also providing space to set up processing centers.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sagar Parikrama Yatra<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main core objectives of the <strong>\u201cSagar Parikrama Yatra<\/strong>\u201d are;&nbsp;to create awareness among fishers, fish farmers and other stakeholders on the sustainable use of marine fishery resources and protection of marine ecosystems.&nbsp;&nbsp;to disseminate information of various fisheries related schemes and programs being implemented by the government.&nbsp;&nbsp;to demonstrate solidarity with all fishers, fish farmers and stakeholders as a spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.&nbsp;to protect the marine life and sea from pollution.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1954383\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PIB Gov.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ecocide\"><\/span><strong>Ecocide<\/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 \u20133 Environment, Conservation\u00a0\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, Mexico\u2019s \u2018Maya train\u2019 project has been criticised as a \u201cmegaproject of death\u201d causing an ecological disaster in the region.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-6\"><\/span><strong>About:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Ecocide is <strong>defined as \u201cextensive loss, damage or destruction of ecosystems<\/strong> such that the peaceful enjoyment by the inhabitants has been or will be severely diminished.\u201d Here, \u201cinhabitants\u201d applies to all living creatures.\u00a0<\/li><li>Ecocide, <strong>derived from Greek and Latin<\/strong>, translates to <strong>\u201ckilling one\u2019s home\u201d or \u201cenvironment<\/strong>\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Such \u2018killing\u2019 could include port expansion projects that\u00a0\u00a0<ul><li><strong>destroy fragile marine life and local livelihoods;\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>deforestation;\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>illegal sandmining<\/strong>; and\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>polluting rivers<\/strong> with untreated sewage.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Mexico is pushing to elevate ecocide to the ranks of an international crime<\/strong>, warranting similar legal scrutiny as genocide.\u00a0<\/li><li>There is <strong>no accepted legal definition of ecocide<\/strong>, but a <strong>panel of lawyers in June 2021 for the Stop Ecocide Foundation prepared a 165-word articulation.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>The <strong>biologist Arthur Galston in 1970<\/strong> is credited with <strong>first linking environmental destruction with genocide, <\/strong>which is recognised as an international crime.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>In 2010, British lawyer Polly Higgins<\/strong> <strong>urged the United Nations\u2019<\/strong> International Criminal Court (ICC) <strong>to recognise ecocide as an international crime.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>At present Rome Statute<\/strong> of the ICC deals <strong>with 4 atrocities.<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>genocide\u00a0<\/li><li>crimes against humanity\u00a0<\/li><li>war crimes\u00a0<\/li><li>the crime of aggression.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>The <strong>provision on war crimes is the only statute<\/strong> that can hold a perpetrator <strong>responsible for environmental damage<\/strong>, but <strong>only if it is intentional and in wartime<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/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>Ecocide is a crime in 11 countries, with 27 others considering laws to criminalise environmental damage that is wilfully caused and harms humans, animals, and plants.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/explained-the-global-push-to-make-ecocide-a-crime\/article67241080.ece#:~:text=Ecocide%20is%20a%20crime%20in,to%20enshrine%20ecocide%20in%20law.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Hindu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vizag_International_Cruise_Terminal\"><\/span><strong>Vizag International Cruise Terminal<\/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-6\"><\/span><strong>Why in news? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vizag International Cruise Terminal (VICT) in Visakhapatnam will be inaugurated by the <strong>Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-7\"><\/span><strong>About:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The enhancements at the Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) include the <strong>Vizag International Cruise Terminal, which is designed to accommodate passenger vessels<\/strong> with a capacity of 2,000 passengers per vessel and a draft of 8.1 meters.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_statistics_and_facts_about_Indias_port_sector\"><\/span><strong>Key statistics and facts about India&#8217;s port sector:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>India enjoys a strategic geographical advantage with a coastline spanning 7,517 kilometers.\u00a0<\/li><li>Maritime transport plays a pivotal <strong>role in handling 70% of India&#8217;s trade.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>India commands a significant share, accounting for 30% of the global ship-breaking market.\u00a0<\/li><li>The Sagar Mala Program is a prominent initiative that prioritizes port-led development and involves a <strong>substantial investment of $123 billion.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>India permits 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the port sector through both government approval and automatic routes.\u00a0<\/li><li>India&#8217;s port infrastructure includes <strong>12 major ports and approximately 200 non-major o<\/strong>r intermediate ports.\u00a0<\/li><li>Among major ports, the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust stands out as the largest, while Mudra Port holds the distinction of being the largest private port in the country.\u00a0<\/li><li>The Jawaharlal Nehru Port is notably India&#8217;s <strong>first 100% Landlord Major Port.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"702\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-52.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14599 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-52.png 602w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-52-585x682.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\/702;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Visakhapatnam\/vizag-international-cruise-terminal-to-be-inaugurated-by-union-minister-on-september-4\/article67263726.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indian Express<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (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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