{"id":15834,"date":"2023-11-11T10:30:04","date_gmt":"2023-11-11T10:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=15834"},"modified":"2023-11-11T10:30:07","modified_gmt":"2023-11-11T10:30:07","slug":"upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Current Affairs &#8211; 11th July 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-69d71d60236f7\" 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-11th-july-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-11th-july-2023\/#About\" title=\"About&nbsp;\">About&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2023\/#Current_Status_of_Internationalization_of_Rupee\" title=\"Current Status of Internationalization of Rupee:&nbsp;\">Current Status of Internationalization of Rupee:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2023\/#Benefits_of_Internationalising_the_Rupee\" title=\"Benefits of Internationalising the Rupee&nbsp;\">Benefits of Internationalising the Rupee&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2023\/#Challenges_of_Internationalizing_the_Rupee\" title=\"Challenges of Internationalizing the Rupee&nbsp;\">Challenges of Internationalizing the Rupee&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2023\/#Supreme_Court_asks_NGO_to_move_govt_against_sarpanch-patism\" title=\"Supreme Court asks NGO to move govt against sarpanch-patism&nbsp;\">Supreme Court asks NGO to move govt against sarpanch-patism&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2023\/#Sarpanch_Pati\" title=\"Sarpanch Pati:&nbsp;\">Sarpanch Pati:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2023\/#Reasons_behind_the_practice_of_sarpanch_pati\" title=\"Reasons behind the practice of sarpanch pati:&nbsp;\">Reasons behind the practice of sarpanch pati:&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-11th-july-2023\/#Constitutional_Provisions\" title=\"Constitutional Provisions:&nbsp;\">Constitutional Provisions:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2023\/#Way_Forward\" title=\"Way Forward:&nbsp;\">Way Forward:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2023\/#Due_Process_of_Law_and_Basic_Structure_Doctrine\" title=\"Due Process of Law and Basic Structure Doctrine&nbsp;\">Due Process of Law and Basic Structure Doctrine&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-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-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2023\/#Due_Process_of_Law\" title=\"Due Process of Law:&nbsp;\">Due Process of Law:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2023\/#Basic_Structure_Doctrine\" title=\"Basic Structure Doctrine:&nbsp;\">Basic Structure Doctrine:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2023\/#Comparison_of_both_principles\" title=\"Comparison of both principles:&nbsp;\">Comparison of both principles:&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-11th-july-2023\/#Indias_creative_economy\" title=\"India\u2019s creative economy&nbsp;\">India\u2019s creative economy&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-11th-july-2023\/#In_News-2\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2023\/#About_the_Creative_Economy\" title=\"About the Creative Economy:\u00a0\">About the Creative Economy:\u00a0<\/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-11th-july-2023\/#Challenges_faced_by_the_artists\" title=\"Challenges faced by the artists:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Challenges faced by the artists:&nbsp;&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-11th-july-2023\/#Solutions_for_the_creative_economy\" title=\"Solutions for the creative economy&nbsp;\">Solutions for the creative economy&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-11th-july-2023\/#Bastille_Day\" title=\"Bastille Day&nbsp;\">Bastille Day&nbsp;<\/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-11th-july-2023\/#In_News-3\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2023\/#About_the_Bastille_Day\" title=\"About the Bastille Day:\u00a0\">About the Bastille Day:\u00a0<\/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-11th-july-2023\/#Indo-French_Relationships\" title=\"Indo-French Relationships:&nbsp;\">Indo-French Relationships:&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-11th-july-2023\/#US_destroys_last_of_its_declared_chemical_weapons\" title=\"U.S. destroys last of its declared chemical weapons&nbsp;\">U.S. destroys last of its declared chemical weapons&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-11th-july-2023\/#In_News-4\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2023\/#About_Chemical_Weapons_Stockpile\" title=\"About Chemical Weapons Stockpile&nbsp;\">About Chemical Weapons Stockpile&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2023\/#Chemical_Weapon_Convention_CWC\" title=\"Chemical Weapon Convention (CWC)&nbsp;\">Chemical Weapon Convention (CWC)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2023\/#UNESCAPs_Global_Survey_on_Digital_and_Sustainable_Trade_Facilitation\" title=\"UNESCAP\u2019s Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation&nbsp;\">UNESCAP\u2019s Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2023\/#In_News-5\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2023\/#About_Global_Survey_on_Digital_and_Sustainable_Trade_Facilitation\" title=\"About Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation:&nbsp;\">About Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation:&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-11th-july-2023\/#Zo_tribe\" title=\"Zo tribe&nbsp;\">Zo tribe&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-11th-july-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-36\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2023\/#About-2\" title=\"About:\u00a0\">About:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2023\/#Chatbot_for_people_in_mental_distress\" title=\"Chatbot for people in mental distress&nbsp;\">Chatbot for people in mental distress&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-11th-july-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-39\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2023\/#About-3\" 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-40\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-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-41\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2023\/#Farmers_Distress_Index\" title=\"Farmers Distress Index&nbsp;\">Farmers Distress Index&nbsp;<\/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-11th-july-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-11th-july-2023\/#About-4\" title=\"About:\u00a0\">About:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2023\/#Khazan_Land_Goa\" title=\"Khazan Land (Goa)&nbsp;\">Khazan Land (Goa)&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-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-46\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2023\/#About-5\" title=\"About:&nbsp;\">About:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2023\/#Antarcticas_Blood_Falls\" title=\"Antarctica\u2019s Blood Falls\u00a0\">Antarctica\u2019s Blood Falls\u00a0<\/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-11th-july-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-49\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2023\/#About-6\" title=\"About:\u00a0\">About:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2023\/#Zanzibar_Tanzania\" title=\"Zanzibar (Tanzania)&nbsp;\">Zanzibar (Tanzania)&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-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-52\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2023\/#About-7\" title=\"About:\u00a0\">About:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-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 class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2023\/#Q_What_are_daily_current_affairs\" title=\"Q: What are daily current affairs?\">Q: What are daily current affairs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2023\/#Q_Why_is_it_important_to_stay_updated_with_daily_current_affairs\" title=\"Q: Why is it important to stay updated with daily current affairs?\">Q: Why is it important to stay updated with daily current affairs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2023\/#Q_Where_can_I_access_daily_current_affairs_information\" title=\"Q: Where can I access daily current affairs information?\">Q: Where can I access daily current affairs information?<\/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-11th-july-2023\/#Q_How_can_I_effectively_incorporate_daily_current_affairs_into_my_routine\" title=\"Q: How can I effectively incorporate daily current affairs into my routine?\">Q: How can I effectively incorporate daily current affairs into my routine?<\/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-11th-july-2023\/#Q_What_are_some_tips_for_critical_analysis_of_daily_current_affairs\" title=\"Q: What are some tips for critical analysis of daily current affairs?\">Q: What are some tips for critical analysis of daily current affairs?<\/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-11th-july-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-60\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-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=\"Internationalisation_of_Rupee\"><\/span><strong>Internationalisation of Rupee<\/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 Economy\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>India is aiming to make the rupee a global currency. Pushing for a roadmap towards the internationalization of the rupee.\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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The internationalization of the rupee refers to the process of <strong>promoting and increasing the acceptance and usage of India&#8217;s currency<\/strong>, the rupee, in international markets and transactions. It involves creating an environment where the rupee is widely recognized and utilized for cross-border trade, investments, reserves, and other financial activities.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It includes measures such as <strong>facilitating rupee-denominated transactions, allowing the rupee to be freely convertible, <\/strong>establishing offshore rupee markets, and encouraging foreign entities to hold and use the rupee.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Current_Status_of_Internationalization_of_Rupee\"><\/span><strong>Current Status of Internationalization of Rupee:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Limited progress in internationalizing the rupee:<\/strong> The rupee&#8217;s global foreign exchange market share is only around 1.6%, and India&#8217;s share of global goods trade is a mere 2%.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Steps taken to promote internationalization: <\/strong>India has implemented measures to encourage the internationalization of the rupee. For instance, it has allowed external commercial borrowings in rupees and urged Indian banks to open Rupee Vostro accounts for banks from countries like Russia, the UAE, Sri Lanka, and Mauritius. Additionally, trade in rupees with approximately 18 countries has been facilitated.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Constraints on currency exchange:<\/strong> India imposes significant limitations on currency exchange due to concerns over capital flight and exchange rate volatility. Full capital account convertibility, which enables unrestricted movement of local financial investments into foreign assets and vice versa, is not permitted.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Concerns of neighboring countries:<\/strong>&nbsp; The internationalization of the rupee must consider and address the concerns raised by neighboring countries of India. In particular, Bhutan and Nepal experienced a loss of confidence in the Indian rupee due to the impact of the demonetization measure implemented in 2016.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Internationalising_the_Rupee\"><\/span><strong>Benefits of Internationalising the Rupee<\/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=\"599\" height=\"602\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-180.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15844 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-180.png 599w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-180-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-180-585x588.png 585w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-180-120x120.png 120w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 599px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 599\/602;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenges_of_Internationalizing_the_Rupee\"><\/span><strong>Challenges of Internationalizing the Rupee<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Internationalizing the rupee increases its exposure to <strong>exchange rate volatility<\/strong>, affecting trade competitiveness, foreign investment flows, and financial market stability.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Opening up the rupee to international markets may lead to <strong>capital flight, straining foreign exchange reserves,<\/strong> impacting financial stability, and posing challenges for monetary policy management.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Capital controls in India <strong>restrict foreign investment and trading<\/strong>, limiting the rupee&#8217;s use as an international currency.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The rupee <strong>faces competition<\/strong> from established currencies like the US dollar, euro, and yen, which are widely accepted and liquid.&nbsp;<\/li><li>To <strong>promote the rupee for international transactions<\/strong>, trust, familiarity, and confidence in the currency must be established among market participants, including businesses, individuals, and financial institutions.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"247\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-181.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15845 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-181.png 602w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-181-585x240.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\/247;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-economics\/internationalisation-rupee-benefits-meaning-explained-8787412\/#:~:text=While%20reserves%20help%20manage%20exchange,less%20vulnerable%20to%20external%20shocks.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indian Express<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Supreme_Court_asks_NGO_to_move_govt_against_sarpanch-patism\"><\/span><strong>Supreme Court asks NGO to move govt against sarpanch-patism<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tags:<\/strong> GS \u2013 2: Governance\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, Supreme Court asked NGO to make a representation before the Ministry of Panchayati Raj regarding Sarpanch-Patism\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sarpanch_Pati\"><\/span><strong>Sarpanch Pati:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is the practice where <strong>husbands of women sarpanches exercise undue influence on the work<\/strong> of their elected wives.\u00a0<\/li><li>While the women get political representation, the real power is usurped by their husbands\u00a0<\/li><li>Examples:\u00a0<ul><li>In a case in <strong>Ratlam in Madhya Pradesh<\/strong>, a man even had a \u2018<strong>power of attorney<\/strong>\u2019 document which gave him the right to take decisions in place of the elected woman sarpanch whose election expenses he had purportedly paid for.\u00a0<\/li><li>A <strong>woman sarpanch from Odisha<\/strong> also \u2018authorised\u2019 her husband to carry out her duties as sarpanch saying that she did not do it under pressure but citing domestic responsibilities.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_behind_the_practice_of_sarpanch_pati\"><\/span><strong>Reasons behind the practice of sarpanch pati:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Patriarchal gender norms<\/strong> of society.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Poor social status of a woman<\/strong> with high levels of illiteracy.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Lack of capacity building and training for women to take leadership roles in local government.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Lack of strong deterrence laws<\/strong> to punish men in these cases.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Lack of recognition of women<\/strong> and their contributions.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Constitutional_Provisions\"><\/span><strong>Constitutional Provisions:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The <strong>73rd Amendment in 1992<\/strong> established a <strong>three-tiered panchayat system<\/strong> with regular elections throughout India.&nbsp;<\/li><li>According to the <strong>article 243D<\/strong>, \u201c<strong>One-third of the total number of seats<\/strong> reserved under clause (1) <strong>shall be reserved for women<\/strong> belonging to Scheduled Castes or, as the case may be, the Scheduled Tribes\u201d.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Way_Forward\"><\/span><strong>Way Forward:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Strict interventions are required to reform the structure of local political institutions which enable patriarchal practices to persist despite laws aimed at giving women a political voice.\u00a0<\/li><li>Connecting first-time female elected officials with more experienced female politicians to build supportive, empowering networks for women who may feel isolated in positions of power.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/supreme-court-asks-ngo-to-move-govt-against-sarpanch-patism\/article67048843.ece#:~:text=A%20Bench%20of%20Justices%20Sanjay%20Kishan%20Kaul%20and,the%20Ministry%20of%20Panchayati%20Raj%20on%20this%20issue.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Hindu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Due_Process_of_Law_and_Basic_Structure_Doctrine\"><\/span><strong>Due Process of Law and Basic Structure Doctrine<\/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: Executive and Judiciary\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>As the basic structure doctrine highlighted in the Kesavanada Bharati case has touched 50 years, its efficacy to protect the natural rights of the citizen vis-\u00e0-vis the due process clause is worth examining\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Due_Process_of_Law\"><\/span><strong>Due Process of Law:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The principle of Due Process of Law has been taken from <strong>United States of America<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It means that <strong>no person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The term \u2018law\u2019 in the due process clause stands for natural law. Natural law, as higher law, renders state-made laws invalid when the state-made laws are contrary to natural law.&nbsp;<\/li><li>In <strong>Maneka Gandhi vs Union of India (1978),<\/strong> the SC held that when \u2018personal liberty\u2019 under Article 21 was affected by any law, courts would seriously interrogate and probe the purpose, rationale, and legitimacy of the law.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic_Structure_Doctrine\"><\/span><strong>Basic Structure Doctrine:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Basic Structure Doctrine is an <strong>innovation of judiciary<\/strong> enunciated by the SC in the <strong>Kesavananda Bharati case (1973).<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>A <strong>13-judge Constitution Bench<\/strong> of the SC (with a 7-6 majority) ruled that the \u201cbasic structure\u201d of the Constitution is inviolable, and cannot be amended by Parliament.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The basic structure doctrine has formed the <strong>bedrock of judicial review<\/strong> of all laws passed by the Parliament.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The list of features of the basic structure doctrine is not fixed. They are a <strong>result of judgements of various cases in Supreme Court<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparison_of_both_principles\"><\/span><strong>Comparison of both principles:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The due process principle was <strong>duly discussed by the Constituent Assembly<\/strong> but the basic structure doctrine was not in the context at that time.\u00a0<\/li><li>The due process clause has a <strong>splendid place in the constitutional history of the world<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>It is the due process clause, not the basic structure doctrine, that offers a surer guarantee for the citizen\u2019s natural rights<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/opinion\/op-ed\/due-process-clause-or-basic-structure-doctrine\/article67054681.ece#:~:text=It%20is%20the%20due%20process,Unlawful%20Activities%20(Prevention)%20Act.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Hindu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_creative_economy\"><\/span><strong>India\u2019s creative economy<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag: GS-1<\/strong> Art and culture; <strong>GS-3 <\/strong>Growth &amp; Development\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-2\"><\/span><strong>In News<\/strong>: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Digital platforms and technology have expanded the reach of Indian artisans and has given the boost to the creative economy. However, the sector continues to face unique challenges in terms of limited investments, theft and intellectual property infringement.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/edukemy.com\/8f133215-f860-41f6-9435-a5653b4c174e\" alt=\"c:\\users\\nishikant\\Desktop\\creative economy.JPG\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Creative_Economy\"><\/span><strong>About the Creative Economy:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Creative economy<\/strong> refers to the sector of economy that involves the creation and exploitation of creativity or knowledge. It includes areas such as art, music, film, design, and digital content creation.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>It is estimated that the creative economy <strong>contributes to around 8% of the country\u2019s employment<\/strong> which is higher than the corresponding share in Turkey (1%), Mexico (1.5%), Australia (2.1%), etc.&nbsp;<\/li><li>UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development (<strong>MONDIACULT 2022)<\/strong> recognized culture\u2019s economic importance and transformative power for sustainable development.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenges_faced_by_the_artists\"><\/span><strong>Challenges faced by the artists<\/strong>:&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Sustainability and market access<\/strong>: Artists face the challenge of economic sustainability, market access, and the preservation of traditional art forms in a rapidly changing society.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Unequal representation and inequitable opportunities:<\/strong> Lack of transparency in the selection process, for government support and initiatives to provide financial assistance, training programmes etc. leaves talented artists outside the city unable to gain from sponsorships.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Lack of public and private investments<\/strong> creates another impediment for the artists who have meagre resources at their disposal to conduct market research, carry out business facilitation, and to build a platform.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Crime in the art world<\/strong> includes art theft, copyright infringement, forgery, fraud, and illicit trafficking pose significant challenges. Lack of technology to verify the original artwork is another roadblock.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Exploitation of Indian artists<\/strong>, unaccounted money preserved through artworks, and dissemination of disinformation about cultural history.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solutions_for_the_creative_economy\"><\/span><strong>Solutions for the creative economy<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Promoting a collaborative cultural economy<\/strong>: Creating a collaborative model that supports the cultural economy is vital. This includes encouraging tech-based start-ups in the arts sector.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Capacity-building centre for artists:<\/strong> A capacity-building centre can offer guidance, technical support, infrastructure, and access to investors, contributing to India\u2019s soft power.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Training and professional development<\/strong>: Artists need training, professional development, and market access. Networking within larger communities can also foster knowledge sharing.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Leveraging data analytics<\/strong>: Data analytics can be utilised to foster creative ecosystems that highlight emerging trends and inform policy recommendations.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Facilitation mechanism for artists and entrepreneurs<\/strong>: A facilitation mechanism can focus on fostering knowledge sharing, networking, and economic empowerment for individual artists and creative entrepreneurs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source:<a href=\"https:\/\/thehindu.com\/opinion\/op-ed\/choose-a-new-palette-for-indias-creative-economy\/article67046426.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> The Hindu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bastille_Day\"><\/span><strong>Bastille Day<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag: GS-2<\/strong> International Relations\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-3\"><\/span><strong>In News:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Indian Navy Marching Contingent arrived in France for participation in the Bastille Day Parade at Paris, as part of the Tri services contingent.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/edukemy.com\/f88dc18a-61b2-42e0-b2df-28d37eb662a3\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Bastille_Day\"><\/span><strong>About the Bastille Day:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The <strong>National Day of France<\/strong>, which is celebrated on July 14<sup>th<\/sup> every year, is also known as <strong>Bastille Day.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Bastille was a <strong>fortress prison located in the heart of Paris<\/strong>, which had become a symbol of royal tyranny and oppression.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The <strong>fall of the Bastille<\/strong> is widely considered the <strong>beginning of the French Revolution<\/strong>. The event also marked the beginning of a period of intense violence and social upheaval in France.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The fall of the Bastille <strong>symbolised the people\u2019s victory over the monarchy<\/strong> and the end of the old regime. The event led to the <strong>abolition of feudalism, the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen<\/strong>, and the <strong>establishment of the First French Republic<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The principles of <strong>liberty, equality, and fraternity<\/strong> espoused during the French Revolution have had a profound impact on the world\u2019s political and social landscape. These values have influenced many other revolutionary movements throughout history.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indo-French_Relationships\"><\/span><strong>Indo-French Relationships:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Indian Navy is participating in the Bastille Day Parade and will be represented by 4 officers and 64 sailors along with <strong>INS Chennai<\/strong>, an indigenously built frontline destroyer.\u00a0<\/li><li>Deepening defence cooperation:\u00a0<ul><li><strong>France has emerged as India\u2019s second largest arms supplier after Russia<\/strong>. Major military equipment imported from France include the <strong>Rafale and Mirage 2000 Fighter Aircraft<\/strong> and Scorpene Submarines.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Maritime relations: India and France enjoy deep ties in the maritime domain which extend indigenous construction of the <strong>Project 75<\/strong> submarines by Mazagon Dock Limited and Naval Group, France.\u00a0<\/li><li>Bilateral exercises such as <strong>Varuna, Garuda and Shakti<\/strong> have strengthened defence ties and interoperability between the two countries. It reflects the growth of Indo-French strategic bilateral relationship.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source:<a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1937964#:~:text=The%20Indian%20Navy%20Marching%20Contingent,led%20by%20Cdr%20Vrat%20Baghel.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> PIV GOv.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"US_destroys_last_of_its_declared_chemical_weapons\"><\/span><strong>U.S. destroys last of its declared chemical weapons<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tags: GS-2: International Relations<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-4\"><\/span><strong>In News:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>U.S. destroys last of its declared Chemical Weapons closing a deadly chapter dating to World War I\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Chemical_Weapons_Stockpile\"><\/span><strong>About Chemical Weapons Stockpile<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The <strong>United States<\/strong> has recently achieved a major milestone by <strong>successfully destroying<\/strong> its entire declared chemical weapons stockpile.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The historic event took place at the <strong>Blue Grass Army Depot<\/strong> in <strong>Kentucky<\/strong>, where the last remaining chemical weapons were eliminated.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Rockets filled with <strong>GB nerve agents commonly known as \u201csarin\u201d<\/strong> were destroyed, concluding <strong>a decades-long campaign to eliminate the stockpile that once totalled over 30,000 tons.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>This accomplishment signifies the <strong>end of a prolonged campaign<\/strong> to eliminate the stockpile that dates back to World War I.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The United States <strong>met the deadline set by the international Chemical Weapons Convention<\/strong>, which required the elimination of its remaining chemical weapons.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Overall, the destruction of these weapons <strong>sends a strong message<\/strong> that such instruments of warfare are no longer acceptable and sets an example for other countries to follow.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chemical_Weapon_Convention_CWC\"><\/span><strong>Chemical Weapon Convention (CWC)<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is an international arms control treaty <strong>adopted in 1993<\/strong> and <strong>entered into force on April 29, 1997<\/strong> which is aimed at eliminating chemical weapons worldwide.\u00a0<\/li><li>It is considered one of the <strong>most comprehensive disarmament treaties<\/strong>, with <strong>193 member states<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>Its primary goal is to <strong>prevent the production, acquisition, stockpiling<\/strong>, and <strong>use of chemical weapons<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>The CWC also <strong>establishes the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)<\/strong> as its implementing body.\u00a0<\/li><li>Under the CWC, <strong>member states commit to destroying<\/strong> their existing chemical weapon stockpiles and dismantling related production facilities.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/us-destroys-last-of-its-declared-chemical-weapons-closing-a-deadly-chapter-dating-to-world-war-i\/article67055340.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> The Hindu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UNESCAPs_Global_Survey_on_Digital_and_Sustainable_Trade_Facilitation\"><\/span><strong>UNESCAP\u2019s Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tags: GS-II: Important reports<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-5\"><\/span><strong>In News:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific\u2019s (UNESCAP) releases the Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Global_Survey_on_Digital_and_Sustainable_Trade_Facilitation\"><\/span><strong>About Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>India has achieved <strong>outstanding performance<\/strong> in the recently published <strong>Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation by UNESCAP.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>The survey assesses <strong>trade facilitation measures and their effectiveness<\/strong> in promoting digitalization and sustainability in international trade.\u00a0<\/li><li>The survey recognizes India&#8217;s initiatives, including <strong>Turant Customs<\/strong>, Single Window Interface for Facilitation of Trade <strong>(SWIFT), <\/strong>and <strong>Pre-Arrival data processing<\/strong> etc.,\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Major findings:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>India achieved an impressive score of <strong>93.55% in the 2023 survey<\/strong>, showcasing its commitment to trade facilitation.\u00a0<\/li><li>The country&#8217;s score improved from <strong>90.32% in 2021, indicating continuous progress<\/strong> and efforts in <strong>enhancing trade facilitation practices.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>India received a <strong>perfect score of 100%<\/strong> in key areas such as <strong>Transparency, Formalities, Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation, and Paperless Trade.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>India emerged as the <strong>best-performing country<\/strong> in the South Asia region and <strong>surpassed several developed countries, including Canada, France, UK, and Germany.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>India witnessed a significant improvement in the <strong>&#8220;Women in Trade Facilitation&#8221; component<\/strong>, with the score rising from 66.7% in 2021 to <strong>77.8% in 2023.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>The progress reflects India&#8217;s commitment to <strong>gender inclusivity and empowering women<\/strong> in the trade sector and dedication to <strong>embracing digitalization and sustainability in trade facilitation.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>India&#8217;s success in UNESCAP&#8217;s Global Survey demonstrates <strong>its commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<\/strong> and sustainable economic growth.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Overall, the survey serves as a <strong>valuable tool for India to benchmark its performance<\/strong>, identify areas for improvement, and <strong>foster knowledge sharing and collaboration with other countries<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source:<a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1938008\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> PIB Gov.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zo_tribe\"><\/span><strong>Zo tribe<\/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>General Studies \u20131 Art &amp; Culture\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>The recent clashes in Manipur has raised attention of many leaders who called for a reunification of the Zo people in view of the continuing ethnic violence between the dominant Meiteis and the Kuki-Zomi tribes in the neighbouring state.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-2\"><\/span><strong>About:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/edukemy.com\/b418ed91-f19c-4a4a-a31a-7291d95e7ee1\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Manipur\u2019s Kuki-Zomi peoples come under the larger umbrella of the Zo ethnic tribes, one of the largest of which are the Lushei of Mizoram.\u00a0<\/li><li>The Zo peoples include <strong>all tribes of the Chin-Kuki-Mizo ethnic group spread across Myanmar, India, and Bangladesh<\/strong>, along with <strong>many sub-tribes and clans<\/strong> such as the <strong>Chin, Kuki, Mizo, Lushei, Zomi, Paitei, Hmar, Ralte, Pawi, Lai, Mara, Gangte, Thadou<\/strong>, etc.\u00a0<\/li><li>The tribes share a common history, including migration and settlements in different regions, and <strong>are connected by their Christian faith.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>The movement for <strong>Zo reunification<\/strong>, while emotionally appealing to the people of Mizoram, faces political challenges in terms of carving out areas from Manipur, Tripura, and neighbouring countries for integration with Mizoram.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-politics\/ethnicity-religion-a-shared-history-ties-that-bind-the-zo-peoples-of-manipur-mizoram-8751504\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indian Express<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chatbot_for_people_in_mental_distress\"><\/span><strong>Chatbot for people in mental distress<\/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>General Studies \u2013 3 IT &amp; Computers, Scientific Innovations &amp; Discoveries, Artificial Intelligence\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_in_news-2\"><\/span><strong>Why in news? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India\u2019s first Tele-MANAS chatbot, which will start an instant conversation with people in distress, has been launched recently in Jammu and Kashmir (J&amp;K).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/edukemy.com\/ac7b3fba-e852-4eb1-84ef-30c5da2a7406\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-3\"><\/span><strong>About:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking across States (Tele-MANAS) initiative has been <strong>launched by Ministry of Health &amp; Family Welfare during October 2022.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>The initiative <strong>will ensure round-the-clock services for health counsellors, clinical psychologists and consultants.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>It <strong>aims to provide free tele-mental health services all over the country round the clock<\/strong>, particularly catering to people in remote or under-served areas.\u00a0<\/li><li>Under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, <strong>Tele-MANAS is a two-tier system<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>Tier 1 comprises <strong>State Tele MANAS cells,<\/strong> which includes <strong>trained counsellors and mental health specialists.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>Tier 2 comprises specialists at <strong>District Mental Health Programme<\/strong> (DMHP)\/Medical College resources for <strong>physical consultation and\/or eSanjeevani for audio visual consultation.<\/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>The Indian Government announced the National Tele Mental Health Programme (NTMHP) in the Union Budget 2022-23.\u00a0<\/li><li>The National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in Bengaluru is the nodal centre for the programme.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/jk-launches-indias-first-chatbot-for-people-in-mental-distress\/article67046179.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Hindu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Farmers_Distress_Index\"><\/span><strong>Farmers Distress Index<\/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>General Studies \u2013 3 Agricultural Resources, 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-3\"><\/span><strong>Why in news? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently,<strong> <\/strong>The Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA), an institution under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), has developed a unique early warning system known as the \u201cfarmers\u2019 distress index.\u201d\u00a0<\/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<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/edukemy.com\/d545cd6a-ca38-4d57-82ee-611569064b98\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The main aim behind creating such an index is <strong>to minimise the agrarian distress in the form of crop loss\/failure and income shock.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>The index <strong>tries to anticipate the Agrarian distress and prevent its spread from a few farmers to the village or block level.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>It will <strong>enable various entities such as the central government, state governments, local bodies, and non-governmental agencies <\/strong>to receive early warnings about impending farmers&#8217; distress, thus facilitating proactive interventions.\u00a0<\/li><li>Methodology to track distress:\u00a0<ul><li>The index\u2019s methodology involves <strong>monitoring local newspapers, news platforms, and social media for reports of distress<\/strong>, <strong>followed by telephonic interviews<\/strong> with small and marginal farmers to assess early signs of distress using standardized questions.\u00a0<\/li><li>These <strong>interviews incorporate 21 standardized questions<\/strong> designed to detect early signs of distress.\u00a0<\/li><li>The <strong>responses are then mapped against seven indicators<\/strong>:\u00a0\u00a0<ul><li><strong>exposure<\/strong> to droughts, floods, crop failure due to pest attacks, livestock deaths\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>debt<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>adaptive capacity<\/strong> of farmer and local government through different schemes\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>land holding and irrigation facilities<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>sensitivity,<\/strong> mitigation and adaptation strategies like growing of contingency crops if main crop fails.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>t<strong>riggers for immediate distress<\/strong> like health-related expenditure\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>socio-psychological factors and impacts<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The index allows for targeted interventions, such as focusing on improving women\u2019s incomes if the distress is gender-based.\u00a0<\/li><li>Interpretation of the Index:\u00a0<ul><li>Based on the collected data and responses, the <strong>index will assign a value between 0 and 1 to indicate the level of distress.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>0 to 0.5: Low distress,\u00a0<\/li><li>0.5 to 0.7: Moderate&#8221; distress\u00a0<\/li><li>Above 0.7: Severe&#8221; distress.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>If the distress level is severe, the index identifies the specific component contributing the most to farmers&#8217;<\/strong> <strong>distress<\/strong> among the seven indicators.\u00a0<\/li><li>Current solutions:\u00a0\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Direct money transfer<\/strong>, <strong>mid-term release of claims<\/strong> under government\u2019s crop insurance scheme (Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, PMFBY) in case of crop failures, <strong>providing work under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act,<\/strong> enhanced rationing under Public Distribution System, among others may alleviate farmer\u2019s distress.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/news\/agriculture\/explainer-what-is-the-farmers-distress-index-90439\" 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=\"Khazan_Land_Goa\"><\/span><strong>Khazan Land (Goa)<\/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>General Studies \u20131 Geography\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/edukemy.com\/63e132ac-5cbf-408b-8370-86256e9216a6\"><\/p>\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, National Green Tribunal highlighted the failure of the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority to follow environmental rules for construction on Khazan land at Cavelossim.\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>Khazan is the <strong>coastal wetlands of Goa<\/strong> which <strong>cover about 5% of the total geographical area of Goa<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>They were <strong>reclaimed from mangrove forests (in the pre-Christian Era) by an intricate system of dykes, <\/strong>sluice gates and canals<strong>.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>It is <strong>used for shrimp farming, agriculture and salt production<\/strong>. These act as the main drainage system during floods.\u00a0<\/li><li>It is a <strong>low-lying, salt water-logged area<\/strong> that is affected by tidal flow.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/m.timesofindia.com\/city\/goa\/rap-for-coastal-body-over-approval-for-construction-on-khazan-land\/articleshow\/101496144.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Times of India<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Antarcticas_Blood_Falls\"><\/span><strong>Antarctica\u2019s Blood Falls<\/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>General Studies \u20131 Geography\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>After more than a century of curiosity, scientists have finally unravelled the mystery behind Antarctica\u2019s Blood Falls, a bright red waterfall that flows from Taylor Glacier.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/edukemy.com\/fa5ec8de-cf72-4d8f-999b-2636ea749843\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-6\"><\/span><strong>About:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The red waterfall is <strong>located in the McMurdo Dry Valleys region of Antarctica.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>McMurdo Dry Valleys is regarded as one of the coldest and least habitable places in the world.\u00a0<\/li><li>The iconic red hue is <strong>caused by the presence of small \u201ciron-rich nanospheres\u201d (various elements such as iron, silicon, calcium, aluminium, and sodium) in the water<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/edukemy.com\/4d486597-8a32-43e4-94f7-d95f5f41e1d6\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>They are highly abundant in the meltwaters of Taylor Glacier, which was named after the British scientist Thomas Griffith Taylor who first noticed the Blood Falls on the 1910 to 1913 expedition.\u00a0<\/li><li>Taylor Glacier\u00a0<ul><li>The <strong>Taylor Glacier is an Antarctic glacier<\/strong> about 54 kilometres long, <strong>flowing from the plateau of Victoria Land<\/strong> into the western end of Taylor Valley, north of the Kukri Hills, south of the Asgard Range.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wionews.com\/science\/century-old-mystery-behind-antarcticas-blood-falls-finally-solved-612218\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WIO News<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zanzibar_Tanzania\"><\/span><strong>Zanzibar (Tanzania)<\/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>General Studies \u20131 Geography\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>India is set to establish its first Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) campus outside the country in Zanzibar, Tanzania.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/edukemy.com\/b91c7d83-bc22-4346-b4e4-6b72cb6cd28c\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-7\"><\/span><strong>About:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Zanzibar is an <strong>archipelago off the coast of east Africa<\/strong> that <strong>united with Tanganyika in 1964<\/strong> to form the United Republic of Tanzania.\u00a0<\/li><li>It is a <strong>semi-autonomous region of Tanzania<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>It is Stone Town, a historic trade centre with Swahili and Islamic influences.\u00a0<\/li><li>Tanzania\u00a0\u00a0<ul><li>Tanzania is the <strong>largest country in East Africa<\/strong> and includes the <strong>islands of Zanzibar, Pemba, and Mafia.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>They <strong>include the plains of Serengeti National Park<\/strong>, populated by the \u201cbig five\u201d game (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino), and <strong>Kilimanjaro National Park<\/strong>, home to Africa\u2019s highest mountain.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/india-and-tanzania-sign-agreement-to-establish-first-indian-institute-of-technology-iit-campus-abroad-in-zanzibar-101688669625366.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hindustan Times<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"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. 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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. 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