{"id":19180,"date":"2023-12-11T13:23:05","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T13:23:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=19180"},"modified":"2023-12-11T13:23:11","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T13:23:11","slug":"upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Current Affairs &#8211; 08th December 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/current-affairs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-40-1.png\" alt=\"UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz - Edukemy\" class=\"wp-image-14085\" width=\"780\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-40-1.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-40-1-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MicrosoftTeams-image-40-1-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In today&#8217;s daily current affairs briefing for UPSC aspirants, we explore the latest developments that hold relevance for the upcoming civil services examination. Our focus today includes a critical analysis of recent policy changes, international affairs, and national developments, all of which play a pivotal role in shaping the socio-political and economic landscape of India. Stay informed and stay ahead in your UPSC preparations with our daily current affairs updates, as we provide you with concise, well-researched insights to help you connect the dots between contemporary events and the broader canvas of the civil services syllabus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e38896e8164\" 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-69e38896e8164\"  \/><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-december-2023-2\/#Large_Language_Models\" title=\"Large Language Models&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Large Language Models&nbsp;&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-december-2023-2\/#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-08th-december-2023-2\/#About_Large_Language_Models_LLMs\" title=\"About Large Language Models (LLMs)&nbsp;\">About Large Language Models (LLMs)&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-december-2023-2\/#Deep_Tech_Unveiled_Transformative_Innovation_and_Challenges\" title=\"Deep Tech Unveiled: Transformative Innovation and Challenges&nbsp;\">Deep Tech Unveiled: Transformative Innovation and Challenges&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-december-2023-2\/#Definition_of_Deep_Tech\" title=\"Definition of Deep Tech\u00a0\">Definition of Deep Tech\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-december-2023-2\/#Scope_of_Deep_Tech\" title=\"Scope of Deep Tech&nbsp;\">Scope of Deep Tech&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Key_Characteristics_of_Deep_Tech\" title=\"Key Characteristics of Deep Tech&nbsp;\">Key Characteristics of Deep Tech&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Impact\" title=\"Impact\u00a0\">Impact\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Time_Scale\" title=\"Time &amp; Scale\u00a0\">Time &amp; Scale\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Capital\" title=\"Capital\u00a0\">Capital\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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-december-2023-2\/#Challenges_Confronting_Deep_Tech\" title=\"Challenges Confronting Deep Tech&nbsp;\">Challenges Confronting Deep Tech&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-08th-december-2023-2\/#Unveiling_the_Draft_National_Deep_Tech_Startup_Policy_NDTSP_2023_Nurturing_Innovation_and_Global_Engagement\" title=\"Unveiling the Draft National Deep Tech Startup Policy (NDTSP), 2023: Nurturing Innovation and Global Engagement&nbsp;\">Unveiling the Draft National Deep Tech Startup Policy (NDTSP), 2023: Nurturing Innovation and Global Engagement&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Overview\" title=\"Overview&nbsp;\">Overview&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Policy_Objectives\" title=\"Policy Objectives&nbsp;\">Policy Objectives&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Financial_Support\" title=\"Financial Support\u00a0\">Financial Support\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Facilitating_Startups\" title=\"Facilitating Startups\u00a0\">Facilitating Startups\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Global_Expansion\" title=\"Global Expansion\u00a0\">Global Expansion\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/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-december-2023-2\/#Key_Recommendations\" title=\"Key Recommendations&nbsp;\">Key Recommendations&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-december-2023-2\/#Inter_Ministerial_Deep_Tech_Committee\" title=\"Inter Ministerial Deep Tech Committee\u00a0\">Inter Ministerial Deep Tech Committee\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-december-2023-2\/#Addressing_Disparities\" title=\"Addressing Disparities\u00a0\">Addressing Disparities\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#UNEPs_Action_Plan_for_Cooling_Sector\" title=\"UNEP&#8217;s Action Plan for Cooling Sector&nbsp;\">UNEP&#8217;s Action Plan for Cooling Sector&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#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-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#UNEPs_Proposed_Strategy_for_Sustainable_Cooling\" title=\"UNEP&#8217;s Proposed Strategy for Sustainable Cooling&nbsp;\">UNEP&#8217;s Proposed Strategy for Sustainable Cooling&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Nature-Based_Solutions\" title=\"Nature-Based Solutions\u00a0\">Nature-Based Solutions\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Efficiency_Standards\" title=\"Efficiency Standards\u00a0\">Efficiency Standards\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Phasedown_of_Refrigerants\" title=\"Phasedown of Refrigerants\u00a0\">Phasedown of Refrigerants\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Addressing_the_Cooling_Sector\" title=\"Addressing the Cooling Sector\u00a0\">Addressing the Cooling Sector\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Benefits_of_Sustainable_Cooling\" title=\"Benefits of Sustainable Cooling&nbsp;\">Benefits of Sustainable Cooling&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-december-2023-2\/#Initiatives_for_Sustainable_Cooling\" title=\"Initiatives for Sustainable Cooling&nbsp;\">Initiatives for Sustainable Cooling&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Global\" title=\"Global\u00a0\">Global\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#National_Cooling_Action_Plans_NCAPs\" title=\"National Cooling Action Plans (NCAPs)\u00a0\">National Cooling Action Plans (NCAPs)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Global_Cooling_Pledge\" title=\"Global Cooling Pledge\u00a0\">Global Cooling Pledge\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Kigali_Amendment_Acceleration\" title=\"Kigali Amendment Acceleration\u00a0\">Kigali Amendment Acceleration\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#India\" title=\"India\u00a0\">India\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#India_Cooling_Action_Plan_ICAP\" title=\"India Cooling Action Plan (ICAP)\u00a0\">India Cooling Action Plan (ICAP)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Bureau_of_Energy_Efficiency_BEE_Star_Rating_Programme\" title=\"Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) Star Rating Programme\u00a0\">Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) Star Rating Programme\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/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-december-2023-2\/#Freebie_Politics\" title=\"Freebie Politics&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Freebie Politics&nbsp;&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-december-2023-2\/#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-39\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Understanding_Freebies_A_Distinction_from_Welfare_Measures\" title=\"Understanding Freebies: A Distinction from Welfare Measures&nbsp;\">Understanding Freebies: A Distinction from Welfare Measures&nbsp;<\/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-08th-december-2023-2\/#Distinguishing_Freebies_from_Welfare\" title=\"Distinguishing Freebies from Welfare&nbsp;\">Distinguishing Freebies from Welfare&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Key_Characteristics_of_Freebies\" title=\"Key Characteristics of Freebies&nbsp;\">Key Characteristics of Freebies&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Nature\" title=\"Nature\u00a0\">Nature\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-december-2023-2\/#Objective\" title=\"Objective\u00a0\">Objective\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-december-2023-2\/#Perception\" title=\"Perception\u00a0\">Perception\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Examples\" title=\"Examples\u00a0\">Examples\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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-08th-december-2023-2\/#Key_Characteristics_of_Welfare_Schemes\" title=\"Key Characteristics of Welfare Schemes&nbsp;\">Key Characteristics of Welfare Schemes&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Nature-2\" title=\"Nature\u00a0\">Nature\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Objective-2\" title=\"Objective\u00a0\">Objective\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Perception-2\" title=\"Perception\u00a0\">Perception\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Examples-2\" title=\"Examples\u00a0\">Examples\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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-december-2023-2\/#Pros_and_Cons_of_Freebies_A_Two-Edged_Evaluation\" title=\"Pros and Cons of Freebies: A Two-Edged Evaluation&nbsp;\">Pros and Cons of Freebies: A Two-Edged Evaluation&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Advantages_of_Freebies\" title=\"Advantages of Freebies&nbsp;\">Advantages of Freebies&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Enhancing_Public_Engagement\" title=\"Enhancing Public Engagement\u00a0\">Enhancing Public Engagement\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Stimulating_Economic_Growth\" title=\"Stimulating Economic Growth\u00a0\">Stimulating Economic Growth\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Contributing_to_Social_Welfare\" title=\"Contributing to Social Welfare\u00a0\">Contributing to Social Welfare\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Addressing_Income_Inequality\" title=\"Addressing Income Inequality\u00a0\">Addressing Income Inequality\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Disadvantages_of_Freebies\" title=\"Disadvantages of Freebies&nbsp;\">Disadvantages of Freebies&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Creating_Dependency_Syndrome\" title=\"Creating Dependency Syndrome\u00a0\">Creating Dependency Syndrome\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-59\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Imposing_Fiscal_Burden\" title=\"Imposing Fiscal Burden\u00a0\">Imposing Fiscal Burden\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-60\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Distorting_Resource_Allocation\" title=\"Distorting Resource Allocation\u00a0\">Distorting Resource Allocation\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-61\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Compromising_Quality\" title=\"Compromising Quality\u00a0\">Compromising Quality\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-62\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Environmental_Impact\" title=\"Environmental Impact\u00a0\">Environmental Impact\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-63\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Navigating_Forward_Strategies_for_Effective_Governance\" title=\"Navigating Forward: Strategies for Effective Governance&nbsp;\">Navigating Forward: Strategies for Effective Governance&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-64\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Delineating_Welfare_and_Freebies\" title=\"Delineating Welfare and Freebies\u00a0\">Delineating Welfare and Freebies\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-65\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Transparent_Financial_Disclosures\" title=\"Transparent Financial Disclosures\u00a0\">Transparent Financial Disclosures\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-66\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Empowering_the_Election_Commission_of_India\" title=\"Empowering the Election Commission of India\u00a0\">Empowering the Election Commission of India\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-67\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Promoting_Voter_Awareness\" title=\"Promoting Voter Awareness\u00a0\">Promoting Voter Awareness\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-68\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Human_Trafficking\" title=\"Human Trafficking&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Human Trafficking&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-69\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#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-70\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Human_Trafficking_in_India_A_Comprehensive_Overview\" title=\"Human Trafficking in India: A Comprehensive Overview&nbsp;\">Human Trafficking in India: A Comprehensive 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-71\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Introduction\" title=\"Introduction\u00a0\">Introduction\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-72\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Current_Statistics\" title=\"Current Statistics\u00a0\">Current Statistics\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-73\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#State-wise_Vulnerability\" title=\"State-wise Vulnerability\u00a0\">State-wise Vulnerability\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-74\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Forms_of_Human_Trafficking\" title=\"Forms of Human Trafficking&nbsp;\">Forms of Human Trafficking&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-75\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Forced_Labor\" title=\"Forced Labor\u00a0\">Forced Labor\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-76\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Sexual_Exploitation\" title=\"Sexual Exploitation\u00a0\">Sexual Exploitation\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-77\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Child_Trafficking\" title=\"Child Trafficking\u00a0\">Child Trafficking\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-78\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Bonded_Labor\" title=\"Bonded Labor\u00a0\">Bonded Labor\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-79\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Organ_Trafficking\" title=\"Organ Trafficking\u00a0\">Organ Trafficking\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-80\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Causes\" title=\"Causes&nbsp;\">Causes&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-81\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Socioeconomic_Factors\" title=\"Socioeconomic Factors\u00a0\">Socioeconomic Factors\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-82\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Gender_Inequality_and_Discrimination\" title=\"Gender Inequality and Discrimination\u00a0\">Gender Inequality and Discrimination\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-83\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Political_Instability_and_Conflict\" title=\"Political Instability and Conflict\u00a0\">Political Instability and Conflict\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-84\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Corruption_and_Organized_Crime\" title=\"Corruption and Organized Crime\u00a0\">Corruption and Organized Crime\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-85\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Impacts\" title=\"Impacts&nbsp;\">Impacts&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-86\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Physical_and_Psychological_Trauma\" title=\"Physical and Psychological Trauma\u00a0\">Physical and Psychological Trauma\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-87\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Violation_of_Human_Rights\" title=\"Violation of Human Rights\u00a0\">Violation of Human Rights\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-88\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Economic_Exploitation\" title=\"Economic Exploitation\u00a0\">Economic Exploitation\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-89\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Disruption_of_Social_Fabric\" title=\"Disruption of Social Fabric\u00a0\">Disruption of Social Fabric\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-90\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Relevant_Laws_in_India_and_International_Conventions\" title=\"Relevant Laws in India and International Conventions&nbsp;\">Relevant Laws in India and International Conventions&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-91\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Constitution_of_India\" title=\"Constitution of India\u00a0\">Constitution of India\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-92\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Indian_Penal_Code_IPC_Sections\" title=\"Indian Penal Code (IPC) Sections\u00a0\">Indian Penal Code (IPC) Sections\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-93\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Other_Legislations\" title=\"Other Legislations\u00a0\">Other Legislations\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-94\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#International_Conventions\" title=\"International Conventions\u00a0\">International Conventions\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-95\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Way_Forward\" title=\"Way Forward&nbsp;\">Way Forward&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-96\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Delineating_Trafficking_and_Begar\" title=\"Delineating Trafficking and Begar\u00a0\">Delineating Trafficking and Begar\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-97\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Transparent_Financial_Disclosures-2\" title=\"Transparent Financial Disclosures\u00a0\">Transparent Financial Disclosures\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-98\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Empowering_Election_Commission_of_India\" title=\"Empowering Election Commission of India\u00a0\">Empowering Election Commission of India\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-99\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Promoting_Voter_Awareness-2\" title=\"Promoting Voter Awareness\u00a0\">Promoting Voter Awareness\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-100\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Judicial_Oversight\" title=\"Judicial Oversight\u00a0\">Judicial Oversight\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-101\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Focus_on_Inclusive_Development\" title=\"Focus on Inclusive Development\u00a0\">Focus on Inclusive Development\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-102\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Chief_Minister\" title=\"Chief Minister&nbsp;\">Chief Minister&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-103\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#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-104\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Key_Points_on_Chief_Ministers_Role_and_Responsibilities\" title=\"Key Points on Chief Minister&#8217;s Role and Responsibilities&nbsp;\">Key Points on Chief Minister&#8217;s Role and Responsibilities&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-105\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Appointment\" title=\"Appointment\u00a0\">Appointment\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-106\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Term_of_the_CM\" title=\"Term of the CM\u00a0\">Term of the CM\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-107\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Powers_and_Functions\" title=\"Powers and Functions&nbsp;\">Powers and Functions&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-108\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#With_Respect_to_Council_of_Ministers\" title=\"With Respect to Council of Ministers\u00a0\">With Respect to Council of Ministers\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-109\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#With_Respect_to_Governor\" title=\"With Respect to Governor\u00a0\">With Respect to Governor\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-110\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#With_Respect_to_State_Legislature\" title=\"With Respect to State Legislature\u00a0\">With Respect to State Legislature\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-111\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Other_Functions\" title=\"Other Functions\u00a0\">Other Functions\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-112\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Child_Labour_Prohibition_and_Regulation_Act\" title=\"Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-113\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#In_News-6\" 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-114\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Child_Labour_Prohibition_and_Regulation_Act_1986\" title=\"Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986&nbsp;\">Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-115\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Definition_and_Objective\" title=\"Definition and Objective&nbsp;\">Definition and Objective&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-116\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Child_Labour_Prohibition_and_Regulation_Amendment_Act_2016\" title=\"Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2016&nbsp;\">Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2016&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-117\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Amendment_Overview\" title=\"Amendment Overview&nbsp;\">Amendment Overview&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-118\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Child_Labour_Prohibition_and_Regulation_Amendment_Rules_2017\" title=\"Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2017&nbsp;\">Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2017&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-119\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Amendment_Details\" title=\"Amendment Details&nbsp;\">Amendment Details&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-120\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Cauvery\" title=\"Cauvery&nbsp;\">Cauvery&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-121\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#In_News-7\" 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-122\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#The_Cauvery_River_A_Geographical_Overview\" title=\"The Cauvery River: A Geographical Overview&nbsp;\">The Cauvery River: A Geographical Overview&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-123\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Switzerland\" title=\"Switzerland&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Switzerland&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-124\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#In_News-8\" 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-125\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Switzerland_Land_of_Alpine_SplendoR\" title=\"Switzerland: Land of Alpine SplendoR&nbsp;\">Switzerland: Land of Alpine SplendoR&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-126\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Geography_and_Borders\" title=\"Geography and Borders\u00a0\">Geography and Borders\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-127\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Topographical_Diversity\" title=\"Topographical Diversity\u00a0\">Topographical Diversity\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-128\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Majestic_Peaks\" title=\"Majestic Peaks\u00a0\">Majestic Peaks\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-129\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Rivers_Lakes_and_Waterways\" title=\"Rivers, Lakes, and Waterways\u00a0\">Rivers, Lakes, and Waterways\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-130\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Vishwakarma_Scheme\" title=\"Vishwakarma Scheme&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Vishwakarma Scheme&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-131\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#In_News-9\" 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-132\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#PM_Vishwakarma_Scheme_Nurturing_Artisan_Heritage\" title=\"PM Vishwakarma Scheme: Nurturing Artisan Heritage&nbsp;\">PM Vishwakarma Scheme: Nurturing Artisan Heritage&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-133\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Overview-2\" title=\"Overview\u00a0\">Overview\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-134\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Administrative_Framework\" title=\"Administrative Framework\u00a0\">Administrative Framework\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-135\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Key_Features\" title=\"Key Features&nbsp;\">Key Features&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-136\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Objectives\" title=\"Objectives&nbsp;\">Objectives&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-137\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Significance\" title=\"Significance&nbsp;\">Significance&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-138\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Persona_non_grata\" title=\"Persona non grata&nbsp;\">Persona non grata&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-139\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#In_News-10\" 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-140\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Persona_Non_Grata_Unwanted_in_Diplomacy\" title=\"Persona Non Grata: Unwanted in Diplomacy&nbsp;\">Persona Non Grata: Unwanted in Diplomacy&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-141\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Definition\" title=\"Definition\u00a0\">Definition\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-142\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Diplomatic_Context\" title=\"Diplomatic Context\u00a0\">Diplomatic Context\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-143\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Procedure\" title=\"Procedure\u00a0\">Procedure\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-144\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Usage_and_Historical_Context\" title=\"Usage and Historical Context\u00a0\">Usage and Historical Context\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-145\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#Beyond_Diplomats\" title=\"Beyond Diplomats\u00a0\">Beyond Diplomats\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-146\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#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-147\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#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-148\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#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-149\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#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-150\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#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-151\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#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-152\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#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-153\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-08th-december-2023-2\/#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=\"Large_Language_Models\"><\/span><strong>Large Language Models&nbsp;<\/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 Science and Tech.\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>An OpenAI official faced criticism for likening her interaction with ChatGPT to therapy, even though she acknowledged not having undergone therapy before.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"284\" height=\"177\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-32.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19196 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 284px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 284\/177;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Large_Language_Models_LLMs\"><\/span><strong>About Large Language Models (LLMs)<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Large Language Models (LLMs) are a distinct category of generative AI models designed to comprehend and produce human-like text.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Constructed using deep learning, particularly neural networks, these models can generate coherent and contextually relevant text in response to prompts or inputs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>OpenAI&#8217;s GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) is a prominent example of an LLM. Generative AI, a subset of artificial intelligence, focuses on creating systems that can generate content resembling human-produced material.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>These systems learn from existing data patterns to generate new and original content across various mediums like text, images, music, and more.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The collaborative relationship between the U.S. and India, particularly in the realm of deep tech, is thriving.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>India&#8217;s draft policy on deep tech highlights the alignment of over 10,000 startups in different deep tech sectors with the U.S.-India partnership.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deep_Tech_Unveiled_Transformative_Innovation_and_Challenges\"><\/span><strong>Deep Tech Unveiled: Transformative Innovation and Challenges<\/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=\"Definition_of_Deep_Tech\"><\/span><strong>Definition of Deep Tech<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Deep tech, also known as deep technology, denotes a category of startup ventures that create novel offerings rooted in tangible engineering innovations or scientific breakthroughs. Typically, these startups operate within fields such as agriculture, life sciences, chemistry, aerospace, and green energy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scope_of_Deep_Tech\"><\/span><strong>Scope of Deep Tech<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Deep tech encompasses diverse fields like Artificial Intelligence, advanced materials, blockchain, biotechnology, robotics, drones, photonics, and quantum computing. These areas are rapidly transitioning from early research stages to practical applications in the market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Characteristics_of_Deep_Tech\"><\/span><strong>Key Characteristics of Deep Tech<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact\"><\/span><strong>Impact<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Deep tech innovations are radical, often disrupting existing markets or creating new ones, thereby influencing lives, economies, and societies.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Time_Scale\"><\/span><strong>Time &amp; Scale<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Development in deep technology demands more time to mature and reach market readiness compared to shallow technology like mobile apps and websites.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>For instance, artificial intelligence took decades to evolve and is still advancing.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Capital\"><\/span><strong>Capital<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Deep tech ventures often require substantial early-stage funding for research, development, prototyping, hypothesis validation, and technology advancement.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenges_Confronting_Deep_Tech\"><\/span><strong>Challenges Confronting Deep Tech<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Deep-tech startups face significant challenges, with funding being a primary concern, as less than 20% receive financing.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Government funds remain underutilized, and there is a lack of domestic capital.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Major hurdles include talent acquisition, market access, research guidance, investor comprehension of deep tech, customer acquisition, and talent-related costs.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unveiling_the_Draft_National_Deep_Tech_Startup_Policy_NDTSP_2023_Nurturing_Innovation_and_Global_Engagement\"><\/span><strong>Unveiling the Draft National Deep Tech Startup Policy (NDTSP), 2023: Nurturing Innovation and Global Engagement<\/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=\"Overview\"><\/span><strong>Overview<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Draft National Deep Tech Startup Policy (NDTSP), 2023, aims to fortify research and development in deep tech startups, focusing on fundamental and technical challenges rather than merely monetizing technology through established business models.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Policy_Objectives\"><\/span><strong>Policy Objectives<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Financial_Support\"><\/span><strong>Financial Support<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The policy strives to identify strategies for providing crucial financial support to deep tech startups during pivotal stages, especially before the launch of their products or concepts in the market.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Facilitating_Startups\"><\/span><strong>Facilitating Startups<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>NDTSP proposes simplifying the intellectual property regime, easing regulatory requirements, and implementing various measures to foster the growth of deep tech firms.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Global_Expansion\"><\/span><strong>Global Expansion<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The policy recommends the establishment of an Export Promotion Board to lower entry barriers for Indian deep tech startups in foreign markets.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Additionally, it advocates incorporating clauses in foreign trade agreements to facilitate market access for these startups.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Recommendations\"><\/span><strong>Key Recommendations<\/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=\"Inter_Ministerial_Deep_Tech_Committee\"><\/span><strong>Inter Ministerial Deep Tech Committee<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The policy suggests the formation of an &#8220;Inter Ministerial Deep Tech Committee&#8221; to regularly assess the needs of enhancing the deep tech ecosystem&#8217;s functionality.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Addressing_Disparities\"><\/span><strong>Addressing Disparities<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Expressing discontent with international agreements that purportedly disadvantage India in terms of manufacturing and developmental prowess, the policy emphasizes the importance of coordinated efforts to engage with global partners and multilateral institutions for the optimal growth of the Indian Deep Tech Ecosystem.&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 (2020)<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>Q. With the present state of development, Artificial Intelligence can effectively do which of the following?\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Bring down electricity consumption in industrial units\u00a0<br>Create meaningful short stories and songs\u00a0<br>Disease diagnosis\u00a0<br>Text-to-Speech Conversion\u00a0<br>Wireless transmission of electrical energy\u00a0<br><strong>Select the correct answer using the code given below:<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>(a)<\/strong>\u202f1, 2, 3 and 5 only\u00a0<br><strong>(b)<\/strong>\u202f1, 3 and 4 only\u00a0<br><strong>(c)<\/strong>\u202f2, 4 and 5 only\u00a0<br><strong>(d)<\/strong>\u202f1, 2, 3, 4 and 5\u00a0<br><strong>Ans: (b)<\/strong>\u00a0<br><br><strong>Mains (2020)<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>Q. <\/strong>\u201cThe emergence of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Digital Revolution) has initiated e-Governance as an integral part of government\u201d. Discuss.\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/technology\/can-chatgpt-replace-human-therapists\/article67617670.ece#:~:text=Of%20course%20not%2C%E2%80%9D%20Sanskriti%20said,know%20how%20ChatGPT%20will%20respond.%E2%80%9D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UNEPs_Action_Plan_for_Cooling_Sector\"><\/span><strong>UNEP&#8217;s Action Plan for Cooling Sector<\/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-2\"><\/span><strong>In News:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has put forth a comprehensive action plan to substantially decrease emissions from the worldwide cooling sector.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"673\" height=\"945\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-33.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19197 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-33.jpeg 673w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-33-585x821.jpeg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 673px) 100vw, 673px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 673px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 673\/945;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UNEPs_Proposed_Strategy_for_Sustainable_Cooling\"><\/span><strong>UNEP&#8217;s Proposed Strategy for Sustainable Cooling<\/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=\"Nature-Based_Solutions\"><\/span><strong>Nature-Based Solutions<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The recommendations highlight passive cooling methods like shading, ventilation, insulation, green roofs, and reflective surfaces.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>These nature-based solutions aim to reduce the reliance on mechanical cooling, saving energy and cutting emissions.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Efficiency_Standards\"><\/span><strong>Efficiency Standards<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The focus is on promoting higher energy efficiency technologies and practices for cooling equipment, including air conditioners, refrigerators, and fans.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Enhanced energy efficiency can lead to reduced energy consumption, lower emissions from cooling devices, and decreased costs for users and utilities.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phasedown_of_Refrigerants\"><\/span><strong>Phasedown of Refrigerants<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>This involves transitioning to alternative substances like hydrocarbons, ammonia, or carbon dioxide, replacing potent greenhouse gases such as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The proposal emphasizes expediting the phasedown of climate-warming refrigerants and air conditioning, aligning with the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Addressing_the_Cooling_Sector\"><\/span><strong>Addressing the Cooling Sector<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The cooling sector is pivotal for mitigating rising temperatures, ensuring food safety, supporting industrial processes, and fostering robust economies.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Unchecked growth in cooling demand could lead to a substantial surge in electricity consumption and emissions.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Currently, the cooling sector accounts for 20% of global electricity consumption.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Sustainable_Cooling\"><\/span><strong>Benefits of Sustainable Cooling<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Adopting passive cooling techniques and efficient cooling equipment could result in consumer savings of USD 17 trillion from 2022 to 2050. These measures are projected to decrease peak power requirements by 1.5-2 terawatts, averting the need for significant power generation investments. Furthermore, the increased use of low-global warming potential technologies can cut HFC emissions by 50% in 2050.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Initiatives_for_Sustainable_Cooling\"><\/span><strong>Initiatives for Sustainable Cooling<\/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=\"Global\"><\/span><strong>Global<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Cooling_Action_Plans_NCAPs\"><\/span><strong>National Cooling Action Plans (NCAPs)<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Over 40 countries, including India, have developed NCAPs, with 25 others in various stages of preparation.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Global_Cooling_Pledge\"><\/span><strong>Global Cooling Pledge<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Launched at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, over 60 countries committed to the Global Cooling Pledge, aiming to reduce the climate impact of the cooling sector.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kigali_Amendment_Acceleration\"><\/span><strong>Kigali Amendment Acceleration<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Kigali Amendment, under the Montreal Protocol, seeks an 80\u201385% reduction in HFC production and consumption by 2047, preventing significant greenhouse gas emissions.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India\"><\/span><strong>India<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_Cooling_Action_Plan_ICAP\"><\/span><strong>India Cooling Action Plan (ICAP)<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>India has devised the ICAP as part of its comprehensive strategy for sustainable cooling.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bureau_of_Energy_Efficiency_BEE_Star_Rating_Programme\"><\/span><strong>Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) Star Rating Programme<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A crucial initiative within India, this program focuses on promoting energy-efficient cooling equipment through star ratings.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/news\/climate-change\/unep-proposes-action-plan-to-reduce-emissions-from-cooling-sector-93208#:~:text=The%20new%20proposed%20action%20plans,Global%20Cooling%20Watch%20Report%20stated.\" 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=\"Freebie_Politics\"><\/span><strong>Freebie Politics&nbsp;<\/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, GS-2 Polity\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>Vice-President remarked that the politics surrounding &#8220;freebies,&#8221; distorts expenditure priorities.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"675\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-16-1024x675.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19188 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/675;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Freebies_A_Distinction_from_Welfare_Measures\"><\/span><strong>Understanding Freebies: A Distinction from Welfare Measures<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In a 2022 report by the Reserve Bank of India, freebies are defined as &#8220;<strong>a public welfare measure provided free of charge<\/strong>.&#8221; The report emphasizes that freebies differ from public\/merit goods like health and education, which offer broader and long-term benefits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Distinguishing_Freebies_from_Welfare\"><\/span><strong>Distinguishing Freebies from Welfare<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The disparity between freebies and welfare schemes may not always be clear-cut, but a fundamental distinction lies in their long-term impact on beneficiaries and society. Welfare schemes contribute positively, while freebies can potentially lead to dependency or distortions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Characteristics_of_Freebies\"><\/span><strong>Key Characteristics of Freebies<\/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=\"Nature\"><\/span><strong>Nature<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Freebies encompass goods and services provided without charge to users.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Objective\"><\/span><strong>Objective<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>They aim to benefit the targeted population in the short term.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Perception\"><\/span><strong>Perception<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Often viewed as a strategy to attract voters or sway them with populist promises.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples\"><\/span><strong>Examples<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Free laptops, TVs, bicycles, electricity, water, etc.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Characteristics_of_Welfare_Schemes\"><\/span><strong>Key Characteristics of Welfare Schemes<\/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=\"Nature-2\"><\/span><strong>Nature<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Welfare schemes are well-conceived plans designed to benefit the target population and enhance their standard of living and resource access.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Objective-2\"><\/span><strong>Objective<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>They typically fulfill constitutional obligations (Directive Principles of State Policy) toward citizens.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Perception-2\"><\/span><strong>Perception<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Viewed as a means to promote social justice, equity, and human development.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples-2\"><\/span><strong>Examples<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Public distribution system (PDS), Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), mid-day meal scheme, etc.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_and_Cons_of_Freebies_A_Two-Edged_Evaluation\"><\/span><strong>Pros and Cons of Freebies: A Two-Edged Evaluation<\/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=\"Advantages_of_Freebies\"><\/span><strong>Advantages of Freebies<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enhancing_Public_Engagement\"><\/span><strong>Enhancing Public Engagement<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Government freebies foster public trust and satisfaction, showcasing responsiveness and accountability.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Initiatives like laptops, bicycles, and cash transfers positively impact voter turnout and political awareness.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stimulating_Economic_Growth\"><\/span><strong>Stimulating Economic Growth<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Freebies can boost economic growth by enhancing the skills, mobility, and income opportunities of the less developed regions.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Initiatives like providing bicycles to schoolgirls increased enrollment rates and improved learning outcomes.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contributing_to_Social_Welfare\"><\/span><strong>Contributing to Social Welfare<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Freebies cater to basic necessities, improving literacy, health, and quality of life for the needy.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Programs like food subsidies and health insurance reduce poverty and catastrophic health shocks.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Addressing_Income_Inequality\"><\/span><strong>Addressing Income Inequality<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wealth redistribution through freebies, such as loan waivers or cash transfers, empowers low-income households.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Loan waivers relieve the debt burden and enhance the creditworthiness of distressed farmers.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disadvantages_of_Freebies\"><\/span><strong>Disadvantages of Freebies<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_Dependency_Syndrome\"><\/span><strong>Creating Dependency Syndrome<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Freebies may foster a sense of entitlement, reducing motivation to work hard or contribute.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Public perception in some regions suggests that voters consider freebies as crucial in their voting decisions.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Imposing_Fiscal_Burden\"><\/span><strong>Imposing Fiscal Burden<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Freebies strain fiscal health, leading to increased expenditure, deficits, and debts.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Programs like pension schemes pose a fiscal risk as they imply a growing pension liability with an aging population.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Distorting_Resource_Allocation\"><\/span><strong>Distorting Resource Allocation<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Allocation of funds to freebies can divert resources from critical sectors, affecting infrastructure and development.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Critics argue that freebies like laptops may divert funds from urgent needs like improving school infrastructure.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Compromising_Quality\"><\/span><strong>Compromising Quality<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Freebies may compromise quality and competitiveness, hindering innovation incentives.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Some reports suggest that freebies like laptops are based on obsolete technology, limiting functionality.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Environmental_Impact\"><\/span><strong>Environmental Impact<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Freebies may lead to overuse and wastage of natural resources, impacting the environment.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Instances of free electricity contributing to overuse and wastage in certain regions have been reported.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Navigating_Forward_Strategies_for_Effective_Governance\"><\/span><strong>Navigating Forward: Strategies for Effective Governance<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delineating_Welfare_and_Freebies\"><\/span><strong>Delineating Welfare and Freebies<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Clearly define freebies from an economic standpoint and establish their connection to taxpayers&#8217; money.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Recognize the distinction between subsidies, justified targeted benefits, and freebies.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transparent_Financial_Disclosures\"><\/span><strong>Transparent Financial Disclosures<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mandate political parties to transparently disclose the financing and trade-offs of freebies to voters and the Election Commission of India (ECI).&nbsp;<\/li><li>Specify revenue sources, fiscal impact, opportunity costs, and the sustainability of freebies.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Empowering_the_Election_Commission_of_India\"><\/span><strong>Empowering the Election Commission of India<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Enhance the powers of the ECI to regulate and monitor the announcement and implementation of freebies during elections.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Provide the ECI with authority to de-register parties, impose penalties, or take contempt action for violating the model code of conduct or court orders on freebies.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Promoting_Voter_Awareness\"><\/span><strong>Promoting Voter Awareness<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Empower voters with the knowledge of economic and social consequences associated with freebies.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Encourage voters to demand performance and accountability from political parties through awareness campaigns, literacy programs, civil society initiatives, and media platforms.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/politics-and-nation\/politics-of-so-called-freebies-distort-expenditure-priorities-says-vice-president-dhankhar\/articleshow\/105875871.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>TOI<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Human_Trafficking\"><\/span><strong>Human Trafficking&nbsp;<\/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 Cyber Security, GS-2 Vulnerable Section of the Society\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>Interpol reports that Telangana Police registered one of India&#8217;s initial cases of human trafficking, involving victims coerced into committing cyber fraud.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-34.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19198 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-34.jpeg 275w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-34-263x175.jpeg 263w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 275px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 275\/183;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Human_Trafficking_in_India_A_Comprehensive_Overview\"><\/span><strong>Human Trafficking in India: A Comprehensive 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=\"Introduction\"><\/span><strong>Introduction<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Human trafficking, a pervasive global issue, extends its reach to numerous countries, including India.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>India&#8217;s large population, economic disparities, and intricate social dynamics make it a hotspot for various forms of human trafficking.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Current_Statistics\"><\/span><strong>Current Statistics<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>As per the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data for 2022, India witnessed 2,189 cases of human trafficking, involving 6,533 victims.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Among these victims, 4,062 were female, 2,471 were male, and a notable 2,877 were minors.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The trend in trafficking varies between underage boys and girls, with a reversal when considering adult victims.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"State-wise_Vulnerability\"><\/span><strong>State-wise Vulnerability<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Certain states, notably Telangana, Maharashtra, and Assam, reported higher numbers of human trafficking cases in 2021.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>These regions, due to their geographical locations, are particularly susceptible to cross-border trafficking, demanding special attention and resources.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Forms_of_Human_Trafficking\"><\/span><strong>Forms of Human Trafficking<\/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=\"Forced_Labor\"><\/span><strong>Forced Labor<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Victims coerced or deceived into exploitative work conditions in sectors such as agriculture, construction, domestic work, and manufacturing.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sexual_Exploitation\"><\/span><strong>Sexual Exploitation<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Individuals, particularly women and children, trafficked for commercial sexual exploitation, including prostitution and pornography.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Child_Trafficking\"><\/span><strong>Child Trafficking<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Children trafficked for various purposes, including child labor, forced begging, child marriage, adoption scams, and sexual exploitation.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonded_Labor\"><\/span><strong>Bonded Labor<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>People trapped in a cycle of debt bondage, forced to work to repay increasing debts due to exploitative practices.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Organ_Trafficking\"><\/span><strong>Organ Trafficking<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Illegal trade of organs like kidneys, liver, and corneas for transplantation purposes.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes\"><\/span><strong>Causes<\/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=\"Socioeconomic_Factors\"><\/span><strong>Socioeconomic Factors<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Poverty, unemployment, and limited economic opportunities create vulnerability, compelling individuals to desperate situations conducive to trafficking.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gender_Inequality_and_Discrimination\"><\/span><strong>Gender Inequality and Discrimination<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Deep-seated gender inequalities, discrimination, and violence against women and girls amplify susceptibility to trafficking.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Issues like dowry-related violence, child marriage, and limited access to education contribute to this vulnerability.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Political_Instability_and_Conflict\"><\/span><strong>Political Instability and Conflict<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Regions affected by political instability, armed conflict, and displacement provide fertile ground for trafficking.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Displacement leaves people vulnerable, lacking protection and increasing the likelihood of exploitation.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Corruption_and_Organized_Crime\"><\/span><strong>Corruption and Organized Crime<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Widespread corruption within law enforcement, immigration, and judicial systems enables traffickers to operate with impunity.&nbsp;<\/li><li>This makes it challenging to identify, investigate, and prosecute cases effectively.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impacts\"><\/span><strong>Impacts<\/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=\"Physical_and_Psychological_Trauma\"><\/span><strong>Physical and Psychological Trauma<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Trafficking victims endure physical and psychological abuse, violence, and trauma.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Suffering injuries, sexually transmitted infections, malnutrition, and physical exhaustion, they also face psychological impacts such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Violation_of_Human_Rights\"><\/span><strong>Violation of Human Rights<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Human trafficking fundamentally violates victims&#8217; human rights, stripping them of freedom, dignity, and security.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economic_Exploitation\"><\/span><strong>Economic Exploitation<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Trafficked individuals face harsh working conditions, long hours, and minimal or no pay.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Many victims become ensnared in debt bondage, forced to work to repay an escalating debt, making escape from exploitation exceedingly difficult.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disruption_of_Social_Fabric\"><\/span><strong>Disruption of Social Fabric<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Human trafficking disrupts the social fabric of communities and families.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Forcibly separating individuals from their loved ones leads to torn families, loss of social support networks, and strained relationships within communities.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relevant_Laws_in_India_and_International_Conventions\"><\/span><strong>Relevant Laws in India and International Conventions<\/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=\"Constitution_of_India\"><\/span><strong>Constitution of India<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Articles 23 and 24 prohibit human trafficking, forced labor, and employment of children below 14 in hazardous occupations.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indian_Penal_Code_IPC_Sections\"><\/span><strong>Indian Penal Code (IPC) Sections<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sections 370 and 370A provide comprehensive measures to counter human trafficking, including trafficking of children and dealing with selling and buying of girls for prostitution.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Legislations\"><\/span><strong>Other Legislations<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 (ITPA), Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976, Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986, Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 1994, and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Conventions\"><\/span><strong>International Conventions<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>United Nations Convention on Transnational Organised Crime (UNCTOC) Protocol and SAARC Convention on Preventing and Combating Trafficking in Women and Children for Prostitution, both ratified by India.&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<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delineating_Trafficking_and_Begar\"><\/span><strong>Delineating Trafficking and Begar<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Clearly define and differentiate between human trafficking and forced labor (begar).&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transparent_Financial_Disclosures-2\"><\/span><strong>Transparent Financial Disclosures<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mandate political parties to disclose the financing and trade-offs of freebies transparently.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Empowering_Election_Commission_of_India\"><\/span><strong>Empowering Election Commission of India<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Enhance the powers of the ECI to regulate and monitor the announcement and implementation of freebies.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Promoting_Voter_Awareness-2\"><\/span><strong>Promoting Voter Awareness<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Educate voters about the economic and social consequences of freebies, encouraging rational and ethical choices.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Judicial_Oversight\"><\/span><strong>Judicial Oversight<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Involve judicial intervention for proposing measures to control freebies during election campaigns.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Focus_on_Inclusive_Development\"><\/span><strong>Focus on Inclusive Development<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Address root causes of poverty and inequality through inclusive development, fostering sustainable economic growth and social progress.&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>Mains (2018)<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Q. India\u2019s proximity to the two of the world\u2019s biggest illicit opium-growing states has enhanced her internal security concerns. Explain the linkages between drug trafficking and other illicit activities such as gunrunning, money laundering and human trafficking. What counter-measures should be taken to prevent the same?\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/cyber-frauds-manned-by-human-trafficking-victims-expanding-beyond-southeast-asia-according-to-joint-interpol-operation\/article67624356.ece#:~:text=Thousands%20of%20trafficking%20victims%20are,149%20victims%2C%20arrests%20281%20accused.\" 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=\"Chief_Minister\"><\/span><strong>Chief Minister<\/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 Polity\u00a0\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>Chhattisgarh has appointed Vishnu Deo Sai, a seasoned tribal leader, as its new Chief Minister.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Points_on_Chief_Ministers_Role_and_Responsibilities\"><\/span><strong>Key Points on Chief Minister&#8217;s Role and Responsibilities<\/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=\"Appointment\"><\/span><strong>Appointment<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Constitutional Provision: <\/strong>Article 164 mandates the Governor to appoint the Chief Minister.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Majority Party Leader<\/strong>: The leader of the party with the majority in assembly elections becomes the Chief Minister.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Executive Authority<\/strong>: Chief Minister holds real executive authority, though the Governor retains discretionary powers.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Non-Legislature Appointment<\/strong>: A non-legislator can serve as Chief Minister for six months, requiring subsequent election to the legislature.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Term_of_the_CM\"><\/span><strong>Term of the CM<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Governor&#8217;s Pleasure<\/strong>: Chief Minister serves at the Governor&#8217;s pleasure but can&#8217;t be dismissed without majority loss.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Vote of No-Confidence<\/strong>: Removal possible via a vote of no-confidence in the State Legislative Assembly.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Powers_and_Functions\"><\/span><strong>Powers and Functions<\/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=\"With_Respect_to_Council_of_Ministers\"><\/span><strong>With Respect to Council of Ministers<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Ministerial Appointments<\/strong>: The Governor appoints ministers based on Chief Minister&#8217;s recommendations.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Portfolio Allocation<\/strong>: Chief Minister allocates and reshuffles portfolios, holding the key role in the council.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Council Collapse<\/strong>: Chief Minister&#8217;s resignation can lead to the council&#8217;s collapse.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"With_Respect_to_Governor\"><\/span><strong>With Respect to Governor<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Link Between Governor and Council<\/strong>: Acts as a crucial link between the Governor and the state council of ministers.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Appointment Advice<\/strong>: Advises the Governor on crucial appointments like advocate general and commission members.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"With_Respect_to_State_Legislature\"><\/span><strong>With Respect to State Legislature<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Policy Announcement<\/strong>: Chief Minister declares policies on the legislative floor.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Dissolution Recommendation<\/strong>: Recommends legislative assembly dissolution to the Governor.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Functions\"><\/span><strong>Other Functions<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>State Planning Board Chairman<\/strong>: Heads the State Planning Board.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Zonal Council Vice-Chairman<\/strong>: Serves as the vice-chairman of the relevant zonal council.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>National Council Membership<\/strong>: Member of the Inter-State Council and NITI Aayog Governing Council.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Government Spokesperson<\/strong>: Chief spokesman for the state government.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Emergency Crisis Manager<\/strong>: Takes a leadership role during emergencies.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>People&#8217;s Representative<\/strong>: Meets and addresses people&#8217;s concerns, receiving memoranda and addressing problems.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Services Head<\/strong>: Political head of the state&#8217;s services.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/elections\/chhattisgarh-assembly\/bjp-legislative-party-chhattisgarh-chief-minister-vishnu-deo-sai\/article67624202.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Child_Labour_Prohibition_and_Regulation_Act\"><\/span><strong>Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act&nbsp;<\/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 Governance and Vulnerable Section\u00a0\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> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Labor Department has been instructed to furnish a report following an investigation into allegations of child labor.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Child_Labour_Prohibition_and_Regulation_Act_1986\"><\/span><strong>Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986<\/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=\"Definition_and_Objective\"><\/span><strong>Definition and Objective<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 defines a child as an individual below the age of 14.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Objective: Regulate working hours and conditions for child workers and prohibit their employment in hazardous industries.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Child_Labour_Prohibition_and_Regulation_Amendment_Act_2016\"><\/span><strong>Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2016<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Amendment_Overview\"><\/span><strong>Amendment Overview<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The 2016 amendment prohibits children from engaging in any occupation and adolescents from hazardous occupations.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Stricter Punishments: Introduces harsher penalties for employers violating the Act.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Cognizable Offense: Makes employing a child or adolescent against the Act cognizable.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Government Intervention: Grants the government authority to restrict the employment of adolescents in hazardous conditions.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Child_Labour_Prohibition_and_Regulation_Amendment_Rules_2017\"><\/span><strong>Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Rules,<\/strong> <strong>2017<\/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=\"Amendment_Details\"><\/span><strong>Amendment Details<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Framework Enhancement:<\/strong> Introduces a comprehensive framework for the prevention, prohibition, rescue, and rehabilitation of child and adolescent workers.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Family Enterprises Clarification:<\/strong> Provides clarity on issues related to family enterprises.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Safeguards for Creative Workers:<\/strong> Ensures specific working hour and condition safeguards for creative workers or artists permitted under the Act.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Enforcement Duties:<\/strong> Specifies duties and responsibilities for law enforcement agencies, aiming for effective implementation and compliance.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Delhi\/police-question-employers-for-brutalising-minor-help-cwc-says-child-labour-law-violated\/article67624946.ece#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20FIR%20lodged,told%20anyone%20about%20the%20torture.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cauvery\"><\/span><strong>Cauvery<\/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-7\"><\/span><strong>In News:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A research paper indicates that approximately 12,850 square kilometers of natural vegetation in the Cauvery basin has been depleted.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"220\" height=\"202\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-17.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19199 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 220px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 220\/202;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Cauvery_River_A_Geographical_Overview\"><\/span><strong>The Cauvery River: A Geographical Overview<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Cauvery River, often referred to as the <strong>&#8216;Dakshi Bharat ki Ganga&#8217;<\/strong> or &#8216;the Ganga of the South,&#8217; <strong>originates from Talakaveri<\/strong> on the <strong>Brahmagiri range<\/strong> near Cherangala village in Kodagu (Coorg) district of Karnataka, at an elevation of 1,341 m. Stretching over a length of 800 km, the river flows in a southeasterly direction for 705 km through the states of <strong>Karnataka and Tamil Nadu<\/strong>, descending the Eastern Ghats with impressive falls.\u00a0<\/li><li>Before reaching the Bay of Bengal south of Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, the river forms an extensive delta, aptly named the &#8220;garden of southern India,&#8221; with numerous distributaries.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>The Cauvery basin encompasses the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and the Union Territory of Puducherry<\/strong>, covering an <strong>area of 81 thousand sq. km<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Bounded by the Western Ghats on the west, Eastern Ghats on the east and south, and ridges separating it from the Krishna and Pennar basins to the north.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>The<\/strong> <strong>basin is physiographically divided into three regions<\/strong>: the Western Ghats, the Plateau of Mysore, and the Delta.\u00a0<\/li><li>The fertile delta area is a crucial tract in the basin, hosting a variety of soil types, including black soils, red soils, laterites, alluvial soils, forest soils, and mixed soils.\u00a0<\/li><li>Rainfall patterns vary across the basin, with Karnataka receiving primarily from the southwest monsoon and partially from the northeast monsoon.\u00a0<\/li><li>Tamil Nadu, on the other hand, benefits significantly from the northeast monsoon.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/li><li>The upper catchment experiences southwest monsoon rains during the summer, while the lower catchment receives rainfall from the retreating northeast monsoon in winter.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>This consistent rainfall makes the Cauvery almost a perennial river, with minimal fluctuations in flow, making it valuable for irrigation and hydroelectric power generation.\u00a0<\/li><li>The basin boasts scenic attractions, such as the <strong>Sivasamudram Falls<\/strong> near Sivasamudram, reaching a width of 300 m in the rainy season.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>These falls contribute hydroelectric power to regions like Mysore, Bengaluru, and the Kolar Gold Fields.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The Cauvery stands out as one of the best-regulated rivers, with 90 to 95 percent of its irrigation and power production potential already harnessed.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Finally, the river gracefully drains into the Bay of Bengal, with the majority of the basin dedicated to agricultural land, constituting 66.21% of the total area.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/natural-vegetation-on-nearly-12850-sq-km-in-the-cauvery-basin-has-been-lost-says-a-research-paper\/article67624533.ece#:~:text=Natural%20vegetation%20on%20nearly%2012%2C850%20sq.%20km%20of%20land%20in,other%20State%20in%20the%20basin.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Switzerland\"><\/span><strong>Switzerland&nbsp;<\/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 IR&nbsp;<\/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> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Trade Ministers from Switzerland and Norway are scheduled to visit India for &#8216;crucial discussions&#8217; this week.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/edukemy.com\/a7d1becc-39ac-40da-8864-42ddd4bc4e60\"><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Switzerland_Land_of_Alpine_SplendoR\"><\/span><strong>Switzerland: Land of Alpine SplendoR<\/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=\"Geography_and_Borders\"><\/span><strong>Geography and Borders<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Switzerland, officially the Swiss Confederation, stands as a landlocked marvel where Western, Central, and Southern Europe converge.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Its borders are framed by Italy to the south, France to the west, Germany to the north, and Austria and Liechtenstein to the east.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Topographical_Diversity\"><\/span><strong>Topographical Diversity<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Swiss landscape unfolds in three distinct realms: the majestic Swiss Alps to the south, the expansive Swiss Plateau or Central Plateau, and the Jura mountains gracing the western horizon.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The Alps, a towering mountain range, command about 60% of the nation&#8217;s total area.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Majestic_Peaks\"><\/span><strong>Majestic Peaks<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Dufourspitze<\/strong>, also known as <strong>Monte Rosa<\/strong>, claims the title of Switzerland&#8217;s highest point, nestled in the Pennine Alps.&nbsp;<\/li><li>&nbsp;Among these peaks resides the iconic <strong>Matterhorn<\/strong>, its summit reaching an elevation of 4,690 ft.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rivers_Lakes_and_Waterways\"><\/span><strong>Rivers, Lakes, and Waterways<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Switzerland is blessed with a network of rivers and lakes that paint a picturesque mosaic.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Major rivers like <strong>the Rhine, Rh\u00f4ne, Po, Danube, and Adige<\/strong> traverse its terrain.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The waterways gracefully diverge, flowing into the North Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, the Adriatic Sea, and the Black Sea. Notable lakes, including Lake Constance (Bodensee), Lake Geneva, and Lake Maggiore, add to the country&#8217;s scenic allure.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Lake Neuchatel<\/strong>, the largest lake entirely enclosed within Switzerland&#8217;s borders, adds a touch of serene grandeur to the landscape.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/india-to-receive-trade-ministers-from-switzerland-norway-for-critical-talks-this-week\/article67624682.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vishwakarma_Scheme\"><\/span><strong>Vishwakarma Scheme&nbsp;<\/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 Governance and Governance related Issues, Programmes for the Vulnerable Section\u00a0\u00a0<\/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> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The PM Vishwakarma Scheme, launched by the Centre, has garnered over 21 lakh applications in two and a half months.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PM_Vishwakarma_Scheme_Nurturing_Artisan_Heritage\"><\/span><strong>PM Vishwakarma Scheme: Nurturing Artisan Heritage<\/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=\"Overview-2\"><\/span><strong>Overview<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The PM Vishwakarma Scheme is a dedicated initiative aimed at uplifting traditional artisans and craftsmen engaged in diverse occupations such as blacksmithing, goldsmithing, pottery, carpentry, and sculpting.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The scheme emphasizes preserving cultural heritage and integrating these skilled artisans into the formal economy and global value chains.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Administrative_Framework\"><\/span><strong>Administrative Framework<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Implemented as a Central Sector Scheme, the initiative is fully funded by the Government of India.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME) serves as the nodal ministry, with joint implementation by MoMSME, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and the Department of Financial Services under the Ministry of Finance.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Features\"><\/span><strong>Key Features<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Recognition and Support: <\/strong>Artisans enrolled in the scheme receive a PM Vishwakarma certificate and an identity card. Additionally, they are eligible for collateral-free credit support of up to Rs 1 lakh (first tranche) and Rs 2 lakh (second tranche) at a concessional interest rate of 5%.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Skill Development and Empowerment:<\/strong> A budget of Rs 13,000 crore for five financial years (2023-2024 to 2027-2028) has been allocated. The scheme offers a stipend of Rs 500 for daily skill training and a Rs 15,000 grant for the purchase of modern tools.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Scope and Coverage:<\/strong> Encompassing 18 traditional trades in both rural and urban areas, the scheme includes carpenters, boat-makers, blacksmiths, potters, sculptors, cobblers, tailors, and more.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Registration and Implementation:<\/strong> Artisans can register for the Vishwakarma Yojana at common services centers in villages. While the central government provides funding, state governments&#8217; support is also solicited.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Objectives\"><\/span><strong>Objectives<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Ensure seamless integration of artisans into domestic and global value chains, enhancing market access and opportunities.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Preserve and promote India&#8217;s rich cultural heritage rooted in traditional crafts.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Assist artisans in transitioning to the formal economy and integrating them into global value chains.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance\"><\/span><strong>Significance<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recognizing the indispensable role of Vishwakarmas in society, the scheme aims to provide crucial support to these artisans, acknowledging their contribution regardless of technological advancements. The initiative underscores the need to integrate traditional artisans into the global supply chain, ensuring the preservation of India&#8217;s cultural legacy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/2115-lakh-applications-received-under-pm-vishwakarma-scheme-says-skill-ministry\/article67624765.ece#:~:text=Tailors%2C%20masons%2C%20carpenters%2C%20barbers,have%20applied%20for%20skill%20support&amp;text=The%20PM%20Vishwakarma%20Scheme%2C%20launched,and%20Entrepreneurship%20(MSDE)%20show.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Persona_non_grata\"><\/span><strong><em>Persona non grata<\/em><\/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 IR\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> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sudan&#8217;s Foreign Ministry recently declared 15 UAE Diplomats persona non grata, demanding their departure from Sudan.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Persona_Non_Grata_Unwanted_in_Diplomacy\"><\/span><strong>Persona Non Grata: Unwanted in Diplomacy<\/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=\"Definition\"><\/span><strong>Definition<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Persona non grata<\/strong> is a Latin phrase signifying an &#8220;<strong>unwelcome person.&#8221;<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>In the realm of diplomacy, it refers to a diplomat or foreign individual whose entry or presence in a particular country has been forbidden by that country.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diplomatic_Context\"><\/span><strong>Diplomatic Context<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The diplomatic significance of persona non grata was established by the 1961 Vienna Convention for Diplomatic Relations.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>According to Article 9 of the treaty, a country retains the right to declare any member of a diplomatic staff persona non grata at any time, without the obligation to provide an explanation for its decision.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure\"><\/span><strong>Procedure<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Following the declaration, the individual typically returns to their home nation promptly.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Failure to do so within a reasonable period may result in the host country refusing to recognize the person as a member of the diplomatic mission.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Importantly, a person can be labeled *persona non grata* even before their arrival in a country.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Usage_and_Historical_Context\"><\/span><strong>Usage and Historical Context<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>There are no fixed rules dictating when a country can declare a foreign individual persona non grata since no explanation is required under <strong>Article 9 of the Vienna Convention.&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Throughout history, nations have employed this designation to express dissatisfaction with the actions of other countries.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Notably, during the Cold War, it evolved into a reciprocal measure, with the United States and the Soviet Union frequently declaring each other&#8217;s diplomats persona non grata.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beyond_Diplomats\"><\/span><strong>Beyond Diplomats<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It&#8217;s crucial to note that the imposition of the persona non grata designation extends beyond diplomats and can be applied to any foreign individual whose presence a country deems undesirable.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/sudan-orders-expulsion-of-15-uae-diplomats\/article67625211.ece#:~:text=Sudan's%20Foreign%20Ministry%20declared%2015,the%20official%20news%20agency%20SUNA.\" 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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