{"id":15276,"date":"2023-11-08T12:13:03","date_gmt":"2023-11-08T12:13:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=15276"},"modified":"2023-11-08T12:13:06","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T12:13:06","slug":"upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-november-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-november-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Current Affairs &#8211; 08th November 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\">UPSC Essay Course<\/a><\/figcaption><\/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-69dcdeba3d091\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69dcdeba3d091\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-november-2023\/#Worker_Productivity_and_Economic_Growth\" title=\"Worker Productivity and Economic Growth&nbsp;\">Worker Productivity and Economic Growth&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-november-2023\/#In_News\" title=\"In News&nbsp;\">In News&nbsp;<\/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-08th-november-2023\/#About_Worker_Productivity\" title=\"About Worker Productivity&nbsp;\">About Worker Productivity&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-08th-november-2023\/#Is_there_a_correlation_between_the_productivity_of_workers_and_the_overall_growth_of_the_economy\" title=\"Is there a correlation between the productivity of workers and the overall growth of the economy?&nbsp;\">Is there a correlation between the productivity of workers and the overall growth of the economy?&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-november-2023\/#Complex_relationship_between_productivity_and_economic_outcomes\" title=\"Complex relationship between productivity and economic outcomes\u00a0\u00a0\">Complex relationship between productivity and economic outcomes\u00a0\u00a0<\/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-08th-november-2023\/#Indias_GDP_growth_from_1980_to_2015\" title=\"India&#8217;s GDP growth from 1980 to 2015\u00a0\u00a0\">India&#8217;s GDP growth from 1980 to 2015\u00a0\u00a0<\/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-08th-november-2023\/#Income_distribution_changes_1980-2015\" title=\"Income distribution changes (1980-2015)\u00a0\u00a0\">Income distribution changes (1980-2015)\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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-08th-november-2023\/#The_Path_Ahead\" title=\"The Path Ahead&nbsp;\">The Path Ahead&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-november-2023\/#Aquaculture_Crop_Insurance\" title=\"Aquaculture Crop Insurance&nbsp;\">Aquaculture Crop Insurance&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-november-2023\/#In_News-2\" title=\"In News&nbsp;\">In News&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-november-2023\/#About_Aquaculture\" title=\"About Aquaculture\u00a0\">About Aquaculture\u00a0<\/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-08th-november-2023\/#Reasons_for_Aquaculture_Insurance_Demand\" title=\"Reasons for Aquaculture Insurance Demand&nbsp;\">Reasons for Aquaculture Insurance Demand&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-november-2023\/#What_obstacles_or_difficulties_are_associated_with_the_execution_of_the_Aquaculture_Crop_Insurance_Scheme\" title=\"What obstacles or difficulties are associated with the execution of the Aquaculture Crop Insurance Scheme?&nbsp;\">What obstacles or difficulties are associated with the execution of the Aquaculture Crop Insurance Scheme?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-november-2023\/#Government_Initiatives\" title=\"Government Initiatives&nbsp;\">Government Initiatives&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-november-2023\/#The_Path_Ahead-2\" title=\"The Path Ahead&nbsp;\">The Path Ahead&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-november-2023\/#National_Security_Strategy\" title=\"National Security Strategy&nbsp;\">National Security Strategy&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-november-2023\/#In_News-3\" title=\"In News&nbsp;\">In News&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-08th-november-2023\/#About_National_Security_Strategy_and_Its_Need\" title=\"About National Security Strategy and Its Need&nbsp;\">About National Security Strategy and Its Need&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-november-2023\/#National_Security_Strategy_NSS_Overview\" title=\"National Security Strategy (NSS) Overview\u00a0\">National Security Strategy (NSS) Overview\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-november-2023\/#Scope_of_NSS\" title=\"Scope of NSS\u00a0\">Scope of NSS\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-november-2023\/#Role_in_India\" title=\"Role in India\u00a0\">Role in India\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-november-2023\/#Indias_Need_for_NSS\" title=\"India&#8217;s Need for NSS\u00a0\">India&#8217;s Need for NSS\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-november-2023\/#Urgency_in_India\" title=\"Urgency in India\u00a0\">Urgency in India\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-november-2023\/#Calls_for_Revision_and_Military_Reforms\" title=\"Calls for Revision and Military Reforms\u00a0\">Calls for Revision and Military Reforms\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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-08th-november-2023\/#Nations_with_National_Security_Strategies\" title=\"Nations with National Security Strategies&nbsp;\">Nations with National Security Strategies&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-08th-november-2023\/#The_Way_Ahead\" title=\"The Way Ahead&nbsp;\">The Way Ahead&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-november-2023\/#Direct_Listing_on_Foreign_Exchanges\" title=\"Direct Listing on Foreign Exchanges&nbsp;\">Direct Listing on Foreign Exchanges&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-november-2023\/#In_News-4\" title=\"In News&nbsp;\">In News&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-08th-november-2023\/#Listing_By_Indian_Companies_on_Foreign_Stock_Exchanges_Comparing_Methods\" title=\"Listing By Indian Companies on Foreign Stock Exchanges: Comparing Methods&nbsp;\">Listing By Indian Companies on Foreign Stock Exchanges: Comparing Methods&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-08th-november-2023\/#Critical_Evaluation_of_Elephant_Corridor_Report_2023\" title=\"Critical Evaluation of Elephant Corridor Report 2023&nbsp;\">Critical Evaluation of Elephant Corridor Report 2023&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-08th-november-2023\/#In_News-5\" title=\"In News&nbsp;\">In News&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-08th-november-2023\/#Significant_Discrepancies_Identified_in_the_2023_Elephant_Corridors_of_India_Report\" title=\"Significant Discrepancies Identified in the 2023 Elephant Corridors of India Report&nbsp;\">Significant Discrepancies Identified in the 2023 Elephant Corridors of India Report&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-08th-november-2023\/#Key_Highlights_of_the_report\" title=\"Key Highlights of the report&nbsp;\">Key Highlights of 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-34\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-november-2023\/#Rainfall_Deficiency_in_Southern_Peninsular_India\" title=\"Rainfall Deficiency in Southern Peninsular India&nbsp;\">Rainfall Deficiency in Southern Peninsular India&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-08th-november-2023\/#In_News-6\" title=\"In News&nbsp;\">In News&nbsp;<\/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-08th-november-2023\/#Influential_Factors_Contributing_to_Reduced_Rainfall_in_Southern_Peninsular_India\" title=\"Influential Factors Contributing to Reduced Rainfall in Southern Peninsular India&nbsp;\">Influential Factors Contributing to Reduced Rainfall in Southern Peninsular India&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-november-2023\/#Devas-_ISROs_Antrix_Corporation_Deal\" title=\"Devas- ISRO\u2019s Antrix Corporation Deal&nbsp;\">Devas- ISRO\u2019s Antrix Corporation Deal&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-november-2023\/#In_News-7\" title=\"In News&nbsp;\">In News&nbsp;<\/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-08th-november-2023\/#The_Devas-Antrix_Deal_A_Case_Overview\" title=\"The Devas-Antrix Deal: A Case Overview&nbsp;\">The Devas-Antrix Deal: A Case Overview&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-november-2023\/#2005_Satellite_Deal\" title=\"2005 Satellite Deal\u00a0\">2005 Satellite Deal\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-november-2023\/#Cancellation_of_Deal\" title=\"Cancellation of Deal\u00a0\">Cancellation of Deal\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-november-2023\/#Legal_Battles_and_Compensation\" title=\"Legal Battles and Compensation\u00a0\">Legal Battles and Compensation\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-november-2023\/#Indian_Governments_Challenge\" title=\"Indian Government&#8217;s Challenge\u00a0\">Indian Government&#8217;s Challenge\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-november-2023\/#The_Hague_District_Courts_Decision\" title=\"The Hague District Court&#8217;s Decision\u00a0\">The Hague District Court&#8217;s Decision\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-november-2023\/#About_the_International_Chamber_of_Commerce_ICC\" title=\"About the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)&nbsp;\">About the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-november-2023\/#Zika_Virus\" title=\"Zika Virus&nbsp;\">Zika Virus&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-november-2023\/#In_News-8\" title=\"In News&nbsp;\">In News&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-november-2023\/#What_is_Zika_Virus\" title=\"What is Zika Virus?&nbsp;\">What is Zika Virus?&nbsp;<\/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-08th-november-2023\/#History\" title=\"History&nbsp;\">History&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-08th-november-2023\/#Symptoms\" title=\"Symptoms&nbsp;\">Symptoms&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-november-2023\/#Association_with_Other_Conditions\" title=\"Association with Other Conditions&nbsp;\">Association with Other Conditions&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-november-2023\/#Krishi_247\" title=\"Krishi 24\/7&nbsp;\">Krishi 24\/7&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-november-2023\/#In_News-9\" title=\"In News&nbsp;\">In News&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-08th-november-2023\/#Krishi_247_Empowering_Timely_Decision-Making_with_AI\" title=\"Krishi 24\/7: Empowering Timely Decision-Making with AI&nbsp;\">Krishi 24\/7: Empowering Timely Decision-Making with AI&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-08th-november-2023\/#Kamakhya_Temple\" title=\"Kamakhya Temple&nbsp;\">Kamakhya Temple&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-08th-november-2023\/#In_News-10\" title=\"In News&nbsp;\">In News&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" 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class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-65\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-november-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=\"Worker_Productivity_and_Economic_Growth\"><\/span><strong>Worker Productivity and Economic Growth<\/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- 2 Issues Relating to Development, Government Policies &amp; Interventions, GS- 3 Industrial Policy, Inclusive Growth\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>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Narayan Murthi has ignited a discussion about the relationship between worker productivity and economic growth by encouraging young Indians to <strong>consider working 70 hours a week.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Worker_Productivity\"><\/span><strong>About Worker Productivity<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Worker productivity vs. Labor productivity:<\/strong> The key distinction is that <strong>&#8220;worker productivity&#8221;<\/strong> relates to mental activities, while &#8220;labor productivity&#8221; mainly pertains to physical tasks.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Measuring productivity:<\/strong> It&#8217;s typically calculated as output value <strong>per unit of labor (time) cost at a micro level and labor-output ratio or change in Net Domestic Product (NDP)<\/strong> per worker at a macro level (assuming an 8-hour workday).&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Measuring intellectual worker productivity<\/strong>: Evaluating output value can be complex in sectors involving intellectual work, so worker income is often used as a proxy, but this can complicate assessing the link between longer hours and higher productivity.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Skill&#8217;s role in productivity:<\/strong> Productivity isn&#8217;t just about time; it&#8217;s about skill. Investing in education, training, and health can make workers more efficient and valuable, potentially enhancing their quality of life.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Economic growth and wages:<\/strong> The economy can still grow, even if wages don&#8217;t increase, as long as workers become more skilled and productive. Working fewer hours may not necessarily reduce output; it can enhance the workforce&#8217;s overall quality and efficiency.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_correlation_between_the_productivity_of_workers_and_the_overall_growth_of_the_economy\"><\/span><strong>Is there a correlation between the productivity of workers and the overall growth of the economy?<\/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=\"Complex_relationship_between_productivity_and_economic_outcomes\"><\/span><strong>Complex relationship between productivity and economic outcomes\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Increasing productivity in any sector can impact economic growth and value added, but this connection is intricate.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_GDP_growth_from_1980_to_2015\"><\/span><strong>India&#8217;s GDP growth from 1980 to 2015\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>India&#8217;s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew significantly during this period, surging from around USD 200 billion in 1980 to over USD 2,000 billion in 2015.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Despite robust GDP growth, the benefits were not evenly distributed across society.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Income_distribution_changes_1980-2015\"><\/span><strong>Income distribution changes (1980-2015)\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Middle-income group&#8217;s share in national income decreased from 48% to 29%.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Low-income group&#8217;s share dropped from 23% to 14%.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Top 10% income group saw their share rise from 30% to 58%, indicating a widening income gap in the country.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The unequal distribution of prosperity among income groups is not primarily explained by productivity but is influenced by factors such as inadequate labor laws, the transfer of wealth through inheritance, and excessively high executive salaries.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Path_Ahead\"><\/span><strong>The Path Ahead<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>India&#8217;s unique circumstances:<\/strong> Making direct comparisons with other countries would result in unreliable analytical conclusions and misguided policy recommendations.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Incomparable nations:<\/strong> Japan and Germany, for instance, differ significantly in the size and quality of their workforce, technological paths, and socio-cultural and political frameworks.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Prioritizing social investments:<\/strong> To achieve a more sustainable and favorable outcome, it&#8217;s crucial to emphasize boosting social investments and tapping into domestic consumption potential, all while adopting a human-centric approach when assessing development achievements.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/Economy\/understanding-worker-productivity-and-how-it-relates-to-economic-growth-explained\/article67490775.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aquaculture_Crop_Insurance\"><\/span><strong>Aquaculture Crop Insurance<\/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- 3Economics of Animal-Rearing, Food Security, Government Policies &amp; Interventions\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>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry &amp; Dairying has addressed technical hurdles in the Aquaculture Crop Insurance scheme for Shrimp and Fish farming, part of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/edukemy.com\/d01dfaa5-b4ac-4e74-aac9-296a72277230\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Aquaculture\"><\/span><strong>About Aquaculture<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Aquaculture encompasses the controlled cultivation of aquatic organisms in various water environments, including natural bodies of water, artificial ponds, and land-based closed systems.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Its purposes include<\/strong>:\u00a0<ul><li>Providing food for human consumption.\u00a0<\/li><li>Rehabilitating threatened and endangered species.\u00a0<\/li><li>Restoring habitats.\u00a0<\/li><li>Enhancing wild populations.\u00a0<\/li><li>Producing baitfish.\u00a0<\/li><li>Rearing fish for zoos and aquariums.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_for_Aquaculture_Insurance_Demand\"><\/span><strong>Reasons for Aquaculture Insurance Demand<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Aquaculture is exposed to a range of risks, <strong>including diseases, adverse weather, water quality problems, and natural disasters<\/strong>. These risks can result in substantial financial losses for aquaculture operators. Insurance serves as a means to handle and alleviate these risks by offering financial compensation in the event of such adverse occurrences.\u00a0<\/li><li>Insurance acts as a shield <strong>for substantial investments made in aquaculture infrastructure, ensuring that the financial resources<\/strong> dedicated to the operation are shielded from unforeseen circumstances.\u00a0<\/li><li>The availability of aquaculture <strong>insurance can bolster the confidence of investors and farmers in the industry,<\/strong> motivating individuals to invest in aquaculture and expand their operations.\u00a0<\/li><li>Insurance can encourage the <strong>sustainability of aquaculture operations by providing a mechanism<\/strong> to recover from unexpected setbacks. In turn, this can promote responsible and sustainable practices within aquaculture, reducing risks and insurance premiums.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_obstacles_or_difficulties_are_associated_with_the_execution_of_the_Aquaculture_Crop_Insurance_Scheme\"><\/span><strong>What obstacles or difficulties are associated with the execution of the Aquaculture Crop Insurance Scheme?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Accurate, current data is crucial for <strong>assessing risks and setting appropriate insurance premiums.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>Gathering such data for aquaculture is complicated due to environmental and biological complexities.\u00a0<\/li><li>Some fishers and farmers may <strong>lack a full understanding of insurance<\/strong>. Raising awareness and providing education about insurance benefits and procedures is crucial for successful implementation.\u00a0<\/li><li>Risk of high-risk individuals dominating the insurance scheme, causing unsustainable premium levels. Balancing participant diversity in terms of risk levels is a challenge.\u00a0<\/li><li>Managing the insurance scheme, including timely claims processing and premium payments, can be operationally intricate.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Government_Initiatives\"><\/span><strong>Government Initiatives<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>PMMSY<\/strong> (Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana)&nbsp;<\/li><li>Blue Revolution Scheme&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>National Fisheries Development Board<\/strong> (NFDB)&nbsp;<\/li><li>National Mission on Protein Supplements (NMPS)&nbsp;<\/li><li>National Scheme of Welfare of Fishermen&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Path_Ahead-2\"><\/span><strong>The Path Ahead<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Aquaculture Crop Insurance scheme, part of PMSSY, seeks to mitigate risks for fishers and aquaculture farmers, encourage investments, and bolster food security. Nevertheless, it encounters issues linked to data, awareness, adverse selection, and administration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make this scheme successful and sustainable, the engagement of key stakeholders and the establishment of a governing framework are pivotal. Such a governing structure is crucial to guarantee the effective execution of the Aquaculture Crop Insurance scheme for shrimp and fish farming.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>UPSC Previous Year Questions<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>Mains (2018)<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Q. Defining the blue revolution, explain the problems and strategies for pisciculture development in India.\u00a0<br><strong>Mains (2017)<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>Q.<\/strong>\u202fHow do subsidies affect the cropping pattern, crop diversity and economy of farmers? What is the significance of crop insurance, minimum support price and food processing for small and marginal farmers?\u202f\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1973919\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Security_Strategy\"><\/span><strong>National Security Strategy<\/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 \u2013 3 Role of External State &amp; Non-State Actors, Challenges to Internal Security Through Communication Networks, Cyber Security, Security Challenges &amp; their Management in Border Areas\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-3\"><\/span><strong>In News<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After extensive discussions, India has initiated the formulation of a National Security Strategy, with the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) now gathering inputs from various central ministries and departments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_National_Security_Strategy_and_Its_Need\"><\/span><strong>About National Security Strategy and Its Need<\/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=\"National_Security_Strategy_NSS_Overview\"><\/span><strong>National Security Strategy (NSS) Overview<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Comprehensive document outlining security objectives and means for their attainment.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Dynamic and regularly updated to address evolving challenges.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scope_of_NSS\"><\/span><strong>Scope of NSS<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Addresses a broad spectrum of modern challenges, including both traditional and newer, interconnected threats.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Encompasses military, financial, economic, food, energy, information, infrastructure, supply chain, and environmental security.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Role_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Role in India<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Provides a holistic view of India&#8217;s national security landscape.\u00a0<\/li><li>Guides defense and security reforms, essential for safeguarding the nation&#8217;s interests.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_Need_for_NSS\"><\/span><strong>India&#8217;s Need for NSS<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Ongoing discussions about the necessity of an NSS in India.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Lack of a coordinated whole-of-government effort and undisclosed national security objectives have hindered its formulation and implementation.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Urgency_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Urgency in India<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Growing complexity of emerging threats and geopolitical uncertainties necessitates the development of an NSS.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calls_for_Revision_and_Military_Reforms\"><\/span><strong>Calls for Revision and Military Reforms<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Recognition of the outdated nature of current political direction for the Armed Forces by former Army Chief.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Emphasis on the need for revisions and significant military reforms to be guided by a comprehensive NSS.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Absence of an NSS likened to pursuing military reforms without a clear roadmap.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nations_with_National_Security_Strategies\"><\/span><strong>Nations with National Security Strategies<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Countries with advanced military and security capabilities typically maintain National Security Strategies, periodically revising them.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Notably, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Russia have all published their national security strategies.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>In China, a closely integrated Comprehensive National Security strategy aligns with its governance structure.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Pakistan, likewise, has recently introduced its National Security Policy for 2022-2026, outlining its key national security goals and areas of focus.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Way_Ahead\"><\/span><strong>The Way Ahead<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>National Security Strategy in the 21st century should define assets to be protected and identify potential adversaries using unconventional tactics to create confusion.&nbsp;<\/li><li>New security priorities require support for innovation and technology in areas like hydrogen fuel cells, seawater desalination, thorium for nuclear tech, anti-computer viruses, and immunity-boosting medicines.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The new strategy should anticipate threats from multiple dimensions and employ limited pre-emptive strikes as a deterrence tactic.&nbsp;<\/li><li>India must address China&#8217;s cyber capability as a new threat and adapt its strategy accordingly.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Allocate a separate budget<\/strong> for cybersecurity.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Establish a central body of cyber experts to counter state-sponsored hackers.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Utilize <strong>India&#8217;s software development<\/strong> talent pool for career opportunities.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Bootstrap state-level cybersecurity capabilities with central funding.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>UPSC Previous Year Questions<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>Prelims (2014)<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>Q. In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>(a)<\/strong>\u202fPreamble to the Constitution\u202f\u00a0<br><strong>(b)<\/strong>\u202fDirective Principles of State Policy\u202f\u00a0<br><strong>(c)<\/strong>\u202fFundamental Duties\u202f\u00a0<br><strong>(d)<\/strong>\u202fNinth Schedule\u202f\u00a0<br><strong>Ans: (b)\u202f<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/india-to-bring-in-a-national-security-strategy-what-is-it-why-is-it-important-9014489\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong> IE<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Direct_Listing_on_Foreign_Exchanges\"><\/span><strong>Direct Listing on Foreign Exchanges<\/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-4\"><\/span><strong>In News<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain Indian companies have received government approval to conduct direct listings on international stock exchanges, enabling them to tap into global capital markets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Listing_By_Indian_Companies_on_Foreign_Stock_Exchanges_Comparing_Methods\"><\/span><strong>Listing By Indian Companies on Foreign Stock Exchanges: Comparing Methods<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Direct Listing vs. IPO<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Direct listing allows a company to list shares on foreign exchanges without raising capital, unlike IPOs where shares are sold to investors to generate funds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Direct Listing vs. DR Route<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In a direct listing, shares are directly listed on foreign exchanges, whereas the DR route involves issuing shares to a custodian bank, which then issues negotiable certificates (DRs) to foreign investors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>DRs in Foreign Exchanges<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>DRs represent a company&#8217;s underlying shares and are traded on foreign exchanges, offering foreign investors access to the company&#8217;s shares.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Benefits of Direct Listing<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Direct listing provides access to a broader investor base, enhances visibility and brand value, and improves corporate governance and compliance standards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Current Listing Methods for Indian Companies<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Indian companies typically list on foreign exchanges through depository receipts, such as ADRs and GDRs.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Indian custodians hold the shares, issuing DRs to foreign investors.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Between 2008 and 2018, 109 companies raised over Rs 51,000 crore via ADRs\/GDRs.&nbsp;<\/li><li>However, since 2018, Indian companies have not pursued overseas listings using this method.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>UPSC Previous Year Questions<\/strong>\u00a0<br><br><strong>Prelims (2019)<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>Q. Which of the following is issued by registered foreign portfolio investors to overseas investors who want to be part of the Indian stock market without registering themselves directly?<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>(a)<\/strong>\u202fCertificate of Deposit\u00a0<br><strong>(b)<\/strong>\u202fCommercial Paper\u00a0<br><strong>(c)<\/strong>\u202fPromissory Note\u00a0<br><strong>(d)<\/strong>\u202fParticipatory Note\u00a0<br><strong>Ans: (d)<\/strong>\u00a0<br><br><strong>Prelims (2020)<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>Q. With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<br>\u2018Commercial Paper\u2019 is a short-term unsecured promissory note.\u00a0<br>\u2018Certificate of Deposit\u2019 is a long-term instrument issued by the Reserve Bank of India to a corporation.\u00a0<br>\u2018Call Money\u2019 is a short-term finance used for interbank transactions.\u00a0<br>\u2018Zero-Coupon Bonds\u2019 are the interest bearing short-term bonds issued by the Scheduled Commercial Banks to corporations.\u00a0<br><strong>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>(a)<\/strong>\u202f1 and 2 only\u00a0<br><strong>(b)<\/strong>\u202f4 only\u00a0<br><strong>(c)<\/strong>\u202f1 and 3 only\u00a0<br><strong>(d)<\/strong>\u202f2, 3 and 4 only\u00a0<br><strong>Ans: (c)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-economics\/direct-listing-foreign-exchanges-indian-companies-9012238\/#:~:text=Advertisement-,Direct%20listing%20on%20foreign%20exchanges%3A%20What%20does%20it%20mean%20for,capital%20and%20boost%20capital%20outflows.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Critical_Evaluation_of_Elephant_Corridor_Report_2023\"><\/span><strong>Critical Evaluation of Elephant Corridor Report 2023<\/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- 2 Government Policies &amp; Interventions GS- 3 Conservation, Environment\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-5\"><\/span><strong>In News<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Numerous inconsistencies have been uncovered in the &#8220;Elephant Corridors of India, 2023&#8221; report released by the central government.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significant_Discrepancies_Identified_in_the_2023_Elephant_Corridors_of_India_Report\"><\/span><strong>Significant Discrepancies Identified in the 2023 Elephant Corridors of India Report<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Critics claim that the original purpose of corridors is being diluted by labeling any elephant movement area as a corridor.\u00a0<\/li><li>This has resulted in landscapes and habitats being classified as corridors in the report, causing a surge in the number of elephant corridors.\u00a0<\/li><li>Critics argue that in South Bengal, many regions where elephants move are mainly dominated by agriculture.\u00a0<\/li><li>The report suggests connecting these areas to other elephant landscapes, deviating from the corridor&#8217;s original intent.\u00a0<\/li><li>Expansive corridors may heighten human-elephant conflicts.\u00a0<\/li><li>Critics contend that expanding elephant ranges has increased instances of elephant deaths due to electrocution and falling into wells.\u00a0<\/li><li>Directives from Project Elephant instructed states on elephant corridors, specifying adherence to the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 for forest areas.\u00a0<\/li><li>For areas with revenue and private lands, compliance with the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 as eco-sensitive areas was advised, potentially restricting red-category industries.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Highlights_of_the_report\"><\/span><strong>Key Highlights of the report<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"484\" height=\"623\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-9.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15279 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 484px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 484\/623;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Elephant corridors are land strips facilitating elephant movement between friendly habitats.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Key Findings from Elephant Corridors of India, 2023 Report<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>62 new corridors have emerged, marking a 40% increase since 2010, totaling 150 corridors nationwide.\u00a0<\/li><li>West Bengal leads with 26 elephant corridors, making up 17% of the total.\u00a0<\/li><li>The East central region contributes 35% (52 corridors), while the North East region is the second-largest with 32% (48 corridors).\u00a0<\/li><li>Southern India has 32 elephant corridors, representing 21% of the total.\u00a0<\/li><li>Northern India has the fewest, with 18 corridors, amounting to 12%.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Elephant ranges have expanded in Vidarbha, Maharashtra, and southern Maharashtra bordering Karnataka.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>Increased presence noted in areas like Madhya Pradesh&#8217;s Sanjay Tiger Reserves and Bandhavgarh, as well as extended ranges in northern Andhra Pradesh, facilitating movement from Odisha.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>UPSC Previous Year Questions<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>Prelims (2020)<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>Q. With reference to Indian elephants, consider the following statements:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<br>The leader of an elephant group is a female.\u00a0<br>The maximum gestation period can be 22 months.\u00a0<br>An elephant can normally go on calving till the age of 40 years only.\u00a0<br>Among the States in India, the highest elephant population is in Kerala.\u00a0<br><strong>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>(a)<\/strong>\u202f1 and 2 only\u202f\u00a0<br><strong>(b)<\/strong>\u202f2 and 4 only\u202f\u00a0<br><strong>(c)<\/strong>\u202f3 only\u202f\u00a0<br><strong>(d)<\/strong>\u202f1, 3 and 4 only\u00a0<br><strong>Ans: (a)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/news\/wildlife-biodiversity\/elephant-corridor-report-plagued-with-inconsistencies-could-escalate-conflict-with-humans-says-expert-92619#:~:text=Apart%20from%20defining%20corridors%2C%20there,a%20worrisome%20situation%2C%20he%20warned\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong> DTE<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rainfall_Deficiency_in_Southern_Peninsular_India\"><\/span><strong>Rainfall Deficiency in Southern Peninsular India<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>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-6\"><\/span><strong>In News<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The India Meteorological Department&#8217;s analysis of 123 years of rainfall records in Southern peninsular India revealed it experienced its sixth driest October in meteorological history.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Influential_Factors_Contributing_to_Reduced_Rainfall_in_Southern_Peninsular_India\"><\/span><strong>Influential Factors Contributing to Reduced Rainfall in Southern Peninsular India<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Southern Peninsular region, comprising <strong>Kerala, Mahe, South Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Karaikal, Puducherry, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and Rayalaseema,<\/strong> received a mere 74.9mm of rain in October, representing a deficit of over 60% from the normal levels.\u00a0<\/li><li>The initiation of the northeast monsoon coincided with the <strong>formation of Cyclone Hamoon<\/strong>, causing the diversion of moisture away from southern peninsular India.\u00a0<\/li><li>This shift in wind patterns weakened the onset of the northeast monsoon.\u00a0<\/li><li>The year 2023 is characterized by the presence of El Nino in combination with a positive phase of the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD).\u00a0<\/li><li>Such conditions result in reduced rainfall in northern Tamil Nadu and adjacent areas.\u00a0<\/li><li>Conversely, the southernmost regions of <strong>Tamil Nadu and Kerala experience more favorable rainfall levels in October.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>UPSC Previous Year Questions<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>Prelims (2017)<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>Q. With reference to \u2018Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)\u2019 sometimes mentioned in the news while forecasting Indian monsoon, which of the following statements is\/are correct?\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<br>IOD phenomenon is characterized by a difference in sea surface temperature between tropical Western Indian Ocean and tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean.\u00a0<br>An IOD phenomenon can influence an El Nino\u2019s impact on the monsoon.\u00a0<br><strong>Select the correct answer using the code given below:<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>(a)<\/strong>\u202f1 only\u00a0<br><strong>(b)<\/strong>\u202f2 only\u202f\u00a0<br><strong>(c)<\/strong>\u202fBoth 1 and 2\u202f\u00a0<br><strong>(d)<\/strong>\u202fNeither 1 nor 2\u00a0<br><strong>Ans: (b<\/strong>)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/southern-peninsular-india-sixth-driest-october-123-years-60-less-rainfall-9007883\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Devas-_ISROs_Antrix_Corporation_Deal\"><\/span><strong>Devas- ISRO\u2019s Antrix Corporation Deal<\/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- 2 Effect of Policies &amp; Politics of Countries on India&#8217;s Interests\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-7\"><\/span><strong>In News<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The District Court of The Hague in the Netherlands has dismissed India&#8217;s plea to annul a $111 million compensation award to foreign investors in Devas Multimedia.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Devas-Antrix_Deal_A_Case_Overview\"><\/span><strong>The Devas-Antrix Deal: A Case Overview<\/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=\"2005_Satellite_Deal\"><\/span><strong>2005 Satellite Deal<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Antrix Corporation, ISRO&#8217;s commercial arm, entered a satellite deal with Devas Multimedia, a Bengaluru startup.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The agreement involved leasing the S-band on ISRO satellites, GSAT-6 and GSAT-6A, for 12 years to provide digital multimedia services.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cancellation_of_Deal\"><\/span><strong>Cancellation of Deal<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In 2011, the Indian government abruptly cancelled the deal, citing national security reasons.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The decision was made amid the 2G scam and allegations of undervaluing the communication spectrum.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_Battles_and_Compensation\"><\/span><strong>Legal Battles and Compensation<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Devas Multimedia&#8217;s foreign investors pursued compensation through international tribunals.\u00a0<\/li><li>In 2015, the ICC arbitration tribunal awarded Devas Multimedia $1.2 billion in compensation.\u00a0<\/li><li>Deutsche Telekom received $101 million from the Permanent Court of Arbitration in Geneva.\u00a0<\/li><li>In 2020, three Mauritius-based investors were granted $111 million by UNCITRAL.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indian_Governments_Challenge\"><\/span><strong>Indian Government&#8217;s Challenge<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In 2022, India challenged the compensation awards, citing a Supreme Court of India order upholding Devas Multimedia&#8217;s liquidation on fraud charges.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Indian authorities are investigating money laundering and corruption cases against Devas and its officials.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Hague_District_Courts_Decision\"><\/span><strong>The Hague District Court&#8217;s Decision<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The district court in The Hague rejected India&#8217;s request to nullify the compensation awards.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It ruled that earlier legal proceedings had addressed and dismissed charges of deceit, fraud, and corruption.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The Supreme Court of India&#8217;s judgment was considered to hold no independent significance.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_International_Chamber_of_Commerce_ICC\"><\/span><strong>About the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The ICC is the world&#8217;s largest business organization focused on promoting international trade and responsible business conduct.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It has been facilitating resolutions in international commercial and business disputes to support global trade and investment since 1923.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The ICC is headquartered in Paris, France.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/bangalore\/court-in-the-hague-rejects-govt-plea-against-111-mn-award-to-devas-investors-9013682\/#:~:text=The%20district%20court%20of%20The%20Hague%2C%20in%20the%20Netherlands%2C%20has,a%202005%20satellite%20deal%20with\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zika_Virus\"><\/span><strong>Zika Virus<\/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-8\"><\/span><strong>In News<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Karnataka State Health Department has issued an alert after detecting the Zika virus in mosquito samples from the village of Talakayalabetta.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Zika_Virus\"><\/span><strong>What is Zika Virus?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Zika virus is a mosquito-borne flavivirus, primarily transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, particularly Aedes aegypti.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It can also be transmitted from mother to fetus during pregnancy, through sexual contact, blood transfusion, and blood products.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The Zika virus possesses an RNA genome, making it highly prone to accumulating mutations.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Genomic studies have identified two lineages of the Zika virus: African and Asian.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History\"><\/span><strong>History<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Discovered in 1947 in the Zika forest in Uganda from infected monkeys, with the first human cases recorded in 1952 in Uganda and Tanzania.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Since 2007, outbreaks have occurred across Africa, the Americas, Asia, and the Pacific.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Notable outbreaks have been reported in Indian states like Kerala and Karnataka in recent years.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms\"><\/span><strong>Symptoms<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Zika virus infections are often asymptomatic; when symptoms are present, they typically include fever, joint pain, muscle pain, and headache lasting 2-7 days.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Association_with_Other_Conditions\"><\/span><strong>Association with Other Conditions<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Linked with conditions such as Guillain-Barre syndrome, neuropathy, and myelitis in both adults and children.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Interaction between Zika and dengue viruses significantly affects disease severity, complicating vaccine development and public health management.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>UPSC Previous Year Questions<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>Prelims (2017)<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>Q. Consider the following statements:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<br>In tropical regions, Zika virus disease is transmitted by the same mosquito that transmits dengue.\u00a0<br>Sexual transmission of Zika virus disease is possible.\u00a0<br><strong>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>(a)<\/strong>\u202f1 only\u202f\u00a0<br><strong>(b)<\/strong>\u202f2 only\u202f\u00a0<br><strong>(c)<\/strong>\u202fBoth 1 and 2\u00a0<br><strong>(d)<\/strong>\u202fNeither 1 nor 2\u00a0<br><strong>Ans: (c)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/cities\/bengaluru-news\/zika-virus-found-in-mosquito-samples-karnataka-health-dept-on-alert-101698951359437.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>HT<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Krishi_247\"><\/span><strong>Krishi 24\/7<\/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&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-9\"><\/span><strong>In News<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DA&amp;FW), in partnership with the Wadhwani Institute for Artificial Intelligence (Wadhwani AI), has created Krishi 24\/7, the inaugural AI-driven solution designed for automated monitoring and analysis of agricultural news.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Krishi_247_Empowering_Timely_Decision-Making_with_AI\"><\/span><strong>Krishi 24\/7: Empowering Timely Decision-Making with AI<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In response to the demand for an <strong>effective system to discover and handle pertinent agricultural news,<\/strong> the <strong>introduction of Krishi 24\/7<\/strong> is a pivotal development.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>This tool conducts comprehensive scans of news articles in various languages and provides translations into English.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>It further <strong>extracts critical data elements from these articles, including headlines, crop details, event types, date<\/strong>s, locations, severity assessments, summaries, and source links.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>This ensures that the <strong>ministry receives timely updates on relevant web-published events, <\/strong>facilitating informed decision-making.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1975109\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kamakhya_Temple\"><\/span><strong>Kamakhya Temple<\/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-10\"><\/span><strong>In News<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On November 3, King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk of Bhutan commenced his inaugural three-day tour of Assam, starting with a visit to the renowned Kamakhya Temple situated atop the Nilachal Hills in Guwahati.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/edukemy.com\/99d8bb86-2299-4b15-8b3a-875417075b9c\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Kamakhya_Temple\"><\/span><strong>About Kamakhya Temple<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Situated on Nilachal Hill along the southern bank of the <strong>Brahmaputra River in Guwahati<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Revered as a prominent center for <strong>Tantric practices.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Recognized as one of India&#8217;s oldest Shakti Peethas among the 51.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The temple&#8217;s architecture combines traditional Nagara (North Indian) and Saracenic (Mughal) styles, forming the distinctive Nilachala Style.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It is the sole temple in Assam with a fully developed <strong>ground plan comprising five chambers: <\/strong>garbhagriha (sanctuary), antarala (vestibule), Jagan Mohan (principal chamber), bhogmandir (ritual chamber), and natmandir (opera hall for traditional dance and music associated with sukti temples).&nbsp;<\/li><li>Each chamber boasts distinct architectural features, including a modified Saracenic dome in the main temple, a two-roofed design in the antarala, five domes resembling the main temple in the <strong>bhogmandir (pancharatna), and a shell-roof with apsidal end in the natmandir,<\/strong> reminiscent of some temporary namghars (prayer halls) in Assam.&nbsp;<\/li><li>This temple hosts the annual Ambubachi Mela to commemorate the yearly menstruation of Goddess Kamakhya.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/bhutan-king-begins-3-day-visit-to-assam-offers-prayer-at-kamakhya-temple\/article67492846.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/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? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Daily current affairs refer to the most recent and relevant events, developments, and news stories that are happening around the world on a day-to-day basis. These can encompass a wide range of topics, including politics, economics, science, technology, sports, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Why_is_it_important_to_stay_updated_with_daily_current_affairs\"><\/span>Q: Why is it important to stay updated with daily current affairs? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Staying updated with daily current affairs is crucial because it helps individuals make informed decisions in their personal and professional lives. It enables people to understand the world around them, stay aware of significant events, and engage in informed discussions about important issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Where_can_I_access_daily_current_affairs_information\"><\/span>Q: Where can I access daily current affairs information? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: There are various sources for daily current affairs, including newspapers, news websites, television news broadcasts, radio programs, and dedicated apps or newsletters. Social media platforms are also widely used to share and access current affairs information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_can_I_effectively_incorporate_daily_current_affairs_into_my_routine\"><\/span>Q: How can I effectively incorporate daily current affairs into my routine? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: To incorporate daily current affairs into your routine, consider setting aside specific times each day to read or watch news updates. You can also subscribe to newsletters or follow news apps to receive curated content. Engaging in discussions with peers or participating in online forums can further enhance your understanding of current events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_are_some_tips_for_critical_analysis_of_daily_current_affairs\"><\/span>Q: What are some tips for critical analysis of daily current affairs? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: When analyzing daily current affairs, it&#8217;s essential to cross-reference information from multiple sources to ensure accuracy. Additionally, consider the source&#8217;s credibility and bias, if any. 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