{"id":19336,"date":"2023-12-14T12:54:31","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T12:54:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=19336"},"modified":"2023-12-14T12:54:36","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T12:54:36","slug":"upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Current Affairs &#8211; 14th 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-69d0d1a55e602\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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in Bihar and exceeding the 50% cap&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-14th-december-2023\/#In_News\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Key_Highlights_of_Bihars_Reservation_Laws\" title=\"Key Highlights of Bihar&#8217;s Reservation Laws&nbsp;\">Key Highlights of Bihar&#8217;s Reservation Laws&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-14th-december-2023\/#Understanding_the_50_Rule\" title=\"Understanding the 50% Rule&nbsp;\">Understanding the 50% Rule&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Other_States_Crossing_the_Limit\" title=\"Other States Crossing the Limit&nbsp;\">Other States Crossing the Limit&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Moving_Forward\" title=\"Moving Forward&nbsp;\">Moving Forward&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#FSBs_Apprehensions_Regarding_Intermediaries_in_the_Crypto_Asset_Space\" title=\"FSB&#8217;s Apprehensions Regarding Intermediaries in the Crypto Asset Space&nbsp;\">FSB&#8217;s Apprehensions Regarding Intermediaries in the Crypto Asset Space&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#In_News-2\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Understanding_Crypto_Assets\" title=\"Understanding Crypto Assets&nbsp;\">Understanding Crypto Assets&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Multi-function_Crypto-asset_Intermediaries_MCIs\" title=\"Multi-function Crypto-asset Intermediaries (MCIs)&nbsp;\">Multi-function Crypto-asset Intermediaries (MCIs)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Concerns_Highlighted_by_FSBs_Report\" title=\"Concerns Highlighted by FSB\u2019s Report&nbsp;\">Concerns Highlighted by FSB\u2019s Report&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Transparency_Challenges\" title=\"Transparency Challenges\u00a0\">Transparency Challenges\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Anti-Competitive_Behavior\" title=\"Anti-Competitive Behavior\u00a0\">Anti-Competitive Behavior\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Risk_Associated_with_Crypto-Friendly_Banks\" title=\"Risk Associated with Crypto-Friendly Banks\u00a0\">Risk Associated with Crypto-Friendly Banks\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Dependency_on_Traditional_Financial_Systems\" title=\"Dependency on Traditional Financial Systems\u00a0\">Dependency on Traditional Financial Systems\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Credit_Risk_and_Collateral_Volatility\" title=\"Credit Risk and Collateral Volatility\u00a0\">Credit Risk and Collateral Volatility\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Financial_Stability_Board_FSB\" title=\"Financial Stability Board (FSB)&nbsp;\">Financial Stability Board (FSB)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Path_Forward\" title=\"Path Forward&nbsp;\">Path 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-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#International_Cooperation_and_Information_Sharing\" title=\"International Cooperation and Information Sharing\u00a0\">International Cooperation and Information Sharing\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-14th-december-2023\/#Regulatory_Measures\" title=\"Regulatory Measures\u00a0\">Regulatory Measures\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Corporate_Transparency\" title=\"Corporate Transparency\u00a0\">Corporate Transparency\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-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Web_Browsers\" title=\"Web Browsers&nbsp;\">Web Browsers&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#In_News-3\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Understanding_Web_Browsers\" title=\"Understanding Web Browsers&nbsp;\">Understanding Web Browsers&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Overview\" 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-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Examples_of_Web_Browsers\" title=\"Examples of Web Browsers\u00a0\">Examples of Web Browsers\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-14th-december-2023\/#Historical_Background\" title=\"Historical Background\u00a0\">Historical Background\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Evolutionary_Leaps\" title=\"Evolutionary Leaps\u00a0\">Evolutionary Leaps\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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-14th-december-2023\/#Anatomy_of_Web_Browsers\" title=\"Anatomy of Web Browsers&nbsp;\">Anatomy of Web Browsers&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-14th-december-2023\/#Request_and_Response\" title=\"Request and Response\u00a0\">Request and Response\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Deconstructing_the_Response\" title=\"Deconstructing the Response\u00a0\">Deconstructing the Response\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#HTML_CSS_and_JavaScript\" title=\"HTML, CSS, and JavaScript\u00a0\">HTML, CSS, and JavaScript\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Rendering\" title=\"Rendering\u00a0\">Rendering\u00a0<\/a><\/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-14th-december-2023\/#Data_Management\" title=\"Data Management\u00a0\">Data Management\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Security_Measures\" title=\"Security Measures\u00a0\">Security Measures\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#The_Future_of_Browsing\" title=\"The Future of Browsing&nbsp;\">The Future of Browsing&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Web_Browsers_as_Digital_Architects\" title=\"Web Browsers as Digital Architects&nbsp;\">Web Browsers as Digital Architects&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Universal_Declaration_of_Human_Rights\" title=\"Universal Declaration of Human Rights&nbsp;\">Universal Declaration of Human Rights&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#In_News-4\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Understanding_Human_Rights\" title=\"Understanding Human Rights&nbsp;\">Understanding Human Rights&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-14th-december-2023\/#Universal_Declaration_of_Human_Rights_UDHR\" title=\"Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)&nbsp;\">Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)&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-14th-december-2023\/#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-43\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Indias_Role\" title=\"India&#8217;s Role\u00a0\">India&#8217;s Role\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-14th-december-2023\/#Non-Binding_Nature\" title=\"Non-Binding Nature\u00a0\">Non-Binding Nature\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-14th-december-2023\/#International_Bill_of_Human_Rights\" title=\"International Bill of Human Rights\u00a0\">International Bill of Human Rights\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-14th-december-2023\/#Achievements_of_the_UDHR\" title=\"Achievements of the UDHR&nbsp;\">Achievements of the UDHR&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-14th-december-2023\/#Non-Binding_Nature_and_Global_Impact\" title=\"Non-Binding Nature and Global Impact\u00a0\">Non-Binding Nature and Global Impact\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Ongoing_Relevance\" title=\"Ongoing Relevance&nbsp;\">Ongoing Relevance&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Smooth-Coated_Otter\" title=\"Smooth-Coated Otter&nbsp;\">Smooth-Coated Otter&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#In_News-5\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Smooth-Coated_Otter_Overview\" title=\"Smooth-Coated Otter Overview\u00a0\">Smooth-Coated Otter Overview\u00a0<\/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-14th-december-2023\/#Species_Information\" title=\"Species Information\u00a0\">Species Information\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Geographical_Distribution\" title=\"Geographical Distribution\u00a0\">Geographical Distribution\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Habitat_Preferences\" title=\"Habitat Preferences\u00a0\">Habitat Preferences\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Distinctive_Features\" title=\"Distinctive Features\u00a0\">Distinctive Features\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Conservation_Status\" title=\"Conservation Status\u00a0\">Conservation Status\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Key_Insights_into_Kawal_Tiger_Reserve\" title=\"Key Insights into Kawal Tiger Reserve&nbsp;\">Key Insights into Kawal Tiger Reserve&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Geographical_Location\" title=\"Geographical Location\u00a0\">Geographical Location\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-59\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#River_Catchment\" title=\"River Catchment\u00a0\">River Catchment\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-60\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Connectivity_and_Corridors\" title=\"Connectivity and Corridors\u00a0\">Connectivity and Corridors\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-61\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Diverse_Habitats\" title=\"Diverse Habitats\u00a0\">Diverse Habitats\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-62\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Floral_Composition\" title=\"Floral Composition\u00a0\">Floral Composition\u00a0<\/a><\/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-14th-december-2023\/#Faunal_Diversity\" title=\"Faunal Diversity\u00a0\">Faunal Diversity\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-64\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Karrar_Combat_Drones\" title=\"Karrar Combat Drones&nbsp;\">Karrar Combat Drones&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-65\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#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-66\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Overview_of_Karrar_Combat_Drones\" title=\"Overview of Karrar Combat Drones&nbsp;\">Overview of Karrar Combat Drones&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-67\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Key_Features\" title=\"Key Features&nbsp;\">Key Features&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-68\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Operational_Range\" title=\"Operational Range\u00a0\">Operational Range\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-69\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Maximum_Speed\" title=\"Maximum Speed\u00a0\">Maximum Speed\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-70\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Service_Ceiling_Altitude\" title=\"Service Ceiling Altitude\u00a0\">Service Ceiling Altitude\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-71\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Launch_and_Recovery\" title=\"Launch and Recovery\u00a0\">Launch and Recovery\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-14th-december-2023\/#Majid_Thermal_Missile\" title=\"Majid Thermal Missile\u00a0\">Majid Thermal Missile\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-14th-december-2023\/#Strategic_Deployment\" title=\"Strategic Deployment\u00a0\">Strategic Deployment\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-74\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Saiga_Antelope\" title=\"Saiga Antelope&nbsp;\">Saiga Antelope&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-75\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#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-76\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Overview_of_the_Saiga_Antelope\" title=\"Overview of the Saiga Antelope&nbsp;\">Overview of the Saiga Antelope&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-77\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Physical_Characteristics\" title=\"Physical Characteristics\u00a0\">Physical Characteristics\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-14th-december-2023\/#Habitat_and_Distribution\" title=\"Habitat and Distribution\u00a0\">Habitat and Distribution\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-79\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Habitat\" title=\"Habitat\u00a0\u00a0\">Habitat\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-80\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Historical_Range\" title=\"Historical Range\u00a0\">Historical Range\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-81\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Current_Distribution\" title=\"Current Distribution\u00a0\">Current Distribution\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-82\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Sub-species\" title=\"Sub-species\u00a0\">Sub-species\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-83\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Conservation_Status-2\" title=\"Conservation Status\u00a0\">Conservation Status\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-84\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Threats\" title=\"Threats\u00a0\">Threats\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-85\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Demaorchestia_alanensis\" title=\"Demaorchestia alanensis&nbsp;\">Demaorchestia alanensis&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-86\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#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-87\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Demaorchestia_Alanensis_%E2%80%93_A_Newly_Discovered_Marine_Amphipod\" title=\"Demaorchestia Alanensis &#8211; A Newly Discovered Marine Amphipod&nbsp;\">Demaorchestia Alanensis &#8211; A Newly Discovered Marine Amphipod&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-88\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Key_Characteristics_of_Demaorchestia_Alanensis\" title=\"Key Characteristics of Demaorchestia Alanensis&nbsp;\">Key Characteristics of Demaorchestia Alanensis&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-89\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Physical_Attributes\" title=\"Physical Attributes\u00a0\">Physical Attributes\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-90\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Leg_Structure\" title=\"Leg Structure\u00a0\">Leg Structure\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-91\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Identification_Markers\" title=\"Identification Markers\u00a0\">Identification Markers\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-92\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Understanding_the_Diverse_Order_Amphipoda\" title=\"Understanding the Diverse Order Amphipoda&nbsp;\">Understanding the Diverse Order Amphipoda&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-93\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Amphipods_Overview\" title=\"Amphipods Overview\u00a0\">Amphipods Overview\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-14th-december-2023\/#Appearance_and_Habitat\" title=\"Appearance and Habitat\u00a0\">Appearance and Habitat\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-95\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Size_and_Diversity\" title=\"Size and Diversity\u00a0\">Size and Diversity\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-96\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Swimming_Abilities\" title=\"Swimming Abilities\u00a0\">Swimming Abilities\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-97\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Bab_al-Mandab_strait\" title=\"Bab al-Mandab strait&nbsp;\">Bab al-Mandab strait&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-98\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#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-99\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#About_Bab_al-Mandab_Strait\" title=\"About Bab al-Mandab Strait&nbsp;\">About Bab al-Mandab Strait&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-100\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Key_Points_about_the_Red_Sea\" title=\"Key Points about the Red Sea&nbsp;\">Key Points about the Red Sea&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-101\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Cassiopeia_A\" title=\"Cassiopeia A&nbsp;\">Cassiopeia A&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-102\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#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-103\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Cassiopeia_A_Unraveling_the_Mysteries_of_a_Galactic_Supernova\" title=\"Cassiopeia A: Unraveling the Mysteries of a Galactic Supernova&nbsp;\">Cassiopeia A: Unraveling the Mysteries of a Galactic Supernova&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-104\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Overview-3\" 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-105\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Supernova_Explosion_Insights\" title=\"Supernova Explosion Insights&nbsp;\">Supernova Explosion Insights&nbsp;<\/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-14th-december-2023\/#Binary_Star_Systems\" title=\"Binary Star Systems\u00a0\">Binary Star Systems\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-107\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#End_of_a_Single_Stars_Lifetime\" title=\"End of a Single Star&#8217;s Lifetime\u00a0\">End of a Single Star&#8217;s Lifetime\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-108\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Key_Characteristics_of_Cassiopeia_A\" title=\"Key Characteristics of Cassiopeia A&nbsp;\">Key Characteristics of Cassiopeia A&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-109\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-110\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Q_What_are_daily_current_affairs\" title=\"Q: What are daily current affairs?\">Q: What are daily current affairs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-111\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Q_Why_is_it_important_to_stay_updated_with_daily_current_affairs\" title=\"Q: Why is it important to stay updated with daily current affairs?\">Q: Why is it important to stay updated with daily current affairs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-112\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Q_Where_can_I_access_daily_current_affairs_information\" title=\"Q: Where can I access daily current affairs information?\">Q: Where can I access daily current affairs information?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-113\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Q_How_can_I_effectively_incorporate_daily_current_affairs_into_my_routine\" title=\"Q: How can I effectively incorporate daily current affairs into my routine?\">Q: How can I effectively incorporate daily current affairs into my routine?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-114\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Q_What_are_some_tips_for_critical_analysis_of_daily_current_affairs\" title=\"Q: What are some tips for critical analysis of daily current affairs?\">Q: What are some tips for critical analysis of daily current affairs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-115\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-116\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-14th-december-2023\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_legislation_on_reservations_in_Bihar_and_exceeding_the_50_cap\"><\/span><strong>The legislation on reservations in Bihar and exceeding the 50% cap<\/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<\/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>In a recent development, the Bihar Assembly enacted new reservation laws, elevating the percentage of reservations for employment and education in the state to 75%.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Highlights_of_Bihars_Reservation_Laws\"><\/span><strong>Key Highlights of Bihar&#8217;s Reservation Laws<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Recently enacted in the Bihar Assembly, the <strong>Bihar Reservation of Vacancies in Posts and Services (for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes) Amendment Act-2023<\/strong> and the <strong>Bihar (in admission in educational institutions) Reservation Amendment Act, 2023<\/strong> bring significant changes to reservation quotas.\u00a0<\/li><li>Under the amended legislation, a comprehensive <strong>65% reservation is introduced<\/strong>, including allocations of <strong>20% for Scheduled Castes<\/strong>, <strong>2% for Scheduled Tribes<\/strong>, <strong>18% for Backward Classes<\/strong>, and <strong>25% for Extremely Backward Classes<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Additionally, individuals falling under the <strong>economically weaker general category<\/strong> (EWS) already approved under the Central Act will continue to benefit from a <strong>10% reservation.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_the_50_Rule\"><\/span><strong>Understanding the 50% Rule<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The 50% rule, historically maintained by the Supreme Court, stipulates that <strong>reservations for jobs or education in India should not exceed 50% of the total available positions or seats<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Initially established in the <strong>1963<\/strong>, In <strong>The Balaji case<\/strong>, it treated <strong>reservations as an &#8220;exception&#8221;<\/strong> or &#8220;special provision,&#8221; capping them at 50% of the available seats.\u00a0<\/li><li>In <strong>1976<\/strong>, a shift in perspective recognized <strong>reservations not as an exception<\/strong> but as an integral component of equality.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Despite this, the 50% limit endured.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>The Mandal commission case in 1990<\/strong> reaffirmed this limit, classifying it as a binding rule rather than a matter of prudence.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>However, exceptions exist, permitting states to exceed the limit under specific circumstances to address the marginalization of communities.<\/li><li>Notably, the recent validation of the <strong>103rd Constitutional Amendment<\/strong> by the Supreme Court allows an <strong>additional 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>This implies that the 50% limit applies solely to non-EWS reservations, enabling states to reserve a total of 60% of seats or posts, including EWS reservations.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_States_Crossing_the_Limit\"><\/span><strong>Other States Crossing the Limit<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Several states have already surpassed the 50% limit, excluding the EWS quota. Noteworthy examples include <strong>Chhattisgarh<\/strong> (72%), <strong>Tamil Nadu<\/strong> (69%, under a 1994 Act protected in the ninth Schedule of the Constitution), and various northeastern states such <strong>as Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Nagaland<\/strong> (80% each). <strong>Lakshadweep<\/strong> stands out with a <strong>100% reservation for Scheduled Tribes<\/strong>. Previous attempts by Maharashtra and Rajasthan to breach the limit have been rejected by the courts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Moving_Forward\"><\/span><strong>Moving Forward<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is crucial for the courts to reassess the 50% reservation cap, taking into account the evolving social dynamics, principles of equity, and the shifting socio-economic landscape.\u00a0<\/li><li>There should be a thoughtful discussion on broadening the exceptions beyond social exclusion to encompass a more comprehensive set of criteria for communities experiencing historical disadvantages, irrespective of geographical boundaries.\u00a0<\/li><li>A comprehensive examination of existing reservation policies is necessary, including a detailed review of their effectiveness, impact, and alignment with the current needs of society.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/can-bihar-increase-its-reservation-pool-explained\/article67628656.ece#:~:text=The%20story%20so%20far%3A%20On,and%2010%25%20for%20economically%20weaker\" 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=\"FSBs_Apprehensions_Regarding_Intermediaries_in_the_Crypto_Asset_Space\"><\/span><strong>FSB&#8217;s Apprehensions Regarding Intermediaries in the Crypto Asset Space<\/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 Banking Sector &amp; NBFCs\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 Financial Stability Board has urged increased cross-border cooperation and information sharing among local authorities in its latest report on crypto-asset intermediaries<strong>.<\/strong>\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-40-1024x675.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19342 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_Crypto_Assets\"><\/span><strong>Understanding Crypto Assets<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Crypto assets are <strong>digital representations of value<\/strong> that can be electronically transferred, stored, or traded.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>This category includes <strong>non-fungible tokens<\/strong> (NFTs), which are <strong>blockchain-based tokens<\/strong> representing unique assets like art, digital content, or media.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>NFTs<\/strong> serve as <strong>irrevocable<\/strong> <strong>digital certificates of ownership<\/strong> and authenticity.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Multi-function_Crypto-asset_Intermediaries_MCIs\"><\/span><strong>Multi-function Crypto-asset Intermediaries (MCIs<\/strong>)&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>MCIs, exemplified by firms like <strong>Binance<\/strong>, <strong>Bitfinex<\/strong>, and <strong>Coinbase<\/strong>, are entities providing a range of crypto-based services and products, primarily centered around operating trading platforms.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Their main revenue sources are transaction fees from trading activities and, in some cases, fees from operating blockchain infrastructure.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Concerns_Highlighted_by_FSBs_Report\"><\/span><strong>Concerns Highlighted by FSB\u2019s Report<\/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=\"Transparency_Challenges\"><\/span><strong>Transparency Challenges<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The report notes that MCIs often lack transparency about their corporate structure, with limited disclosure of information, particularly across jurisdictions.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Transaction activities and audit practices are not consistently well-documented.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anti-Competitive_Behavior\"><\/span><strong>Anti-Competitive Behavior<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Concentration of services within MCIs raises concerns about anti-competitive behavior, potentially hindering market entry for new competitors and increasing costs for users switching service providers.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risk_Associated_with_Crypto-Friendly_Banks\"><\/span><strong>Risk Associated with Crypto-Friendly Banks<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The closure of banks supportive of crypto assets underscores the risk associated with a significant concentration of deposits linked to businesses relying on crypto assets.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Market stress in crypto-asset markets can result in substantial losses for investors.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dependency_on_Traditional_Financial_Systems\"><\/span><strong>Dependency on Traditional Financial Systems<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>MCIs rely on banks and payment providers for transaction services, introducing the risk of counterparty issues if the trading platform ceases operations or if banks fail to offer real-time services.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Credit_Risk_and_Collateral_Volatility\"><\/span><strong>Credit Risk and Collateral Volatility<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Banks providing loans and credit lines to MCIs face credit risk, particularly when using crypto-based collaterals that may experience value fluctuations.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Financial_Stability_Board_FSB\"><\/span><strong>Financial Stability Board (FSB)<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The FSB, <strong>established in 2009<\/strong> under the <strong>G20<\/strong>, is an international body monitoring and making recommendations about the global financial system.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>India actively participates in the FSB, represented by key officials from the Ministry of Finance, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), and Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Path_Forward\"><\/span><strong>Path 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=\"International_Cooperation_and_Information_Sharing\"><\/span><strong>International Cooperation and Information Sharing<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Encourage enhanced cross-border cooperation and information sharing among local authorities to regulate MCIs effectively.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Establish international standards for transparency and reporting across jurisdictions.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regulatory_Measures\"><\/span><strong>Regulatory Measures<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Develop and implement clear regulatory frameworks tailored to address the unique challenges posed by MCIs, promoting market integrity, investor protection, and financial stability.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Corporate_Transparency\"><\/span><strong>Corporate Transparency<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mandate MCIs to enhance corporate transparency by providing detailed information about their structure, business lines, and operations.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Implement measures to penalize non-compliance with transparency standards, ensuring comprehensive regulatory oversight.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>UPSC Previous Year Questions<\/strong>\u00a0<br><br><strong>Prelims (2016)<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>Q. With reference to \u2018Financial Stability and Development Council\u2019, consider the following statements:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<br>It is an organ of NITI Aayog.\u00a0<br>It is headed by the Union Finance Minister.\u00a0<br>It monitors macro-prudential supervision of the economy.\u00a0<br><strong>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>(a)<\/strong>\u202f1 and 2 only\u00a0<br><strong>(b)<\/strong>\u202f3 only\u00a0<br><strong>(c)<\/strong>\u202f2 and 3 only\u00a0<br><strong>(d)<\/strong>\u202f1, 2 and 3\u00a0<br><strong>Ans: (c)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/Industry\/what-are-the-fsbs-concerns-about-crypto-asset-intermediaries-explained\/article67590360.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Web_Browsers\"><\/span><strong>Web Browsers<\/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-3\"><\/span><strong>In News:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Web browsers serve as our digital gateways to the expansive realm of the internet, simplifying our ability to navigate and reach web pages effortlessly with a simple click.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"364\" height=\"138\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-38.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19340 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 364px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 364\/138;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Web_Browsers\"><\/span><strong>Understanding Web Browsers<\/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>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A web browser is software designed to explore the World Wide Web (www), acting as an intermediary between the server and the client by requesting web documents and services.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>It functions as a compiler, rendering HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) to display web pages, including text, links, images, and additional elements such as stylesheets and JavaScript functions.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples_of_Web_Browsers\"><\/span><strong>Examples of Web Browsers<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Notable examples of web browsers include <strong>Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Background\"><\/span><strong>Historical Background<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In the early days of the internet, browsing was text-based until <strong>Tim Berners-Lee introduced the World Wide Web in 1990<\/strong>, accompanied by the inaugural web browser, <strong>&#8216;WorldWideWeb<\/strong>.&#8217;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The transformative Mosaic browser in 1993 introduced images to the web landscape, leading to the &#8216;Browser Wars&#8217; between Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolutionary_Leaps\"><\/span><strong>Evolutionary Leaps<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mozilla Firefox in 2004-2005 broke the dominance of Internet Explorer, introducing innovations like tabbed browsing and add-ons.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Google&#8217;s Chrome emerged in 2008, revitalizing the browser market with its speed and minimalism.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Other contenders like Apple&#8217;s Safari and Microsoft Edge evolved, offering diverse options.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anatomy_of_Web_Browsers\"><\/span><strong>Anatomy of Web Browsers<\/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=\"Request_and_Response\"><\/span><strong>Request and Response<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Browsing initiates a digital communication sequence between servers, analogous to sending and receiving messages.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deconstructing_the_Response\"><\/span><strong>Deconstructing the Response<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Webpage information arrives in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files, each playing a vital role in constructing the final web page.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HTML_CSS_and_JavaScript\"><\/span><strong>HTML, CSS, and JavaScript<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>HTML provides the architectural blueprint, defining the structure of the page.&nbsp;<\/li><li>CSS acts as the interior designer, controlling aesthetics like color schemes and fonts.&nbsp;<\/li><li>JavaScript adds dynamism, making pages interactive and responsive.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rendering\"><\/span><strong>Rendering<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The browser assembles the webpage by decoding HTML, applying CSS for aesthetics, and executing JavaScript for interactivity.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Data_Management\"><\/span><strong>Data Management<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cookies store browsing data, while the cache retains frequently accessed files, enhancing page loading times.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Security_Measures\"><\/span><strong>Security Measures<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Browsers employ encryption protocols like HTTPS and warning systems to ensure user safety.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Future_of_Browsing\"><\/span><strong>The Future of Browsing<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>As technology advances, browsers embrace cutting-edge technologies like <strong>WebAssembly <\/strong>for near-native performance.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Support for <strong>Virtual Reality<\/strong> (VR) and <strong>Augmented Reality<\/strong> (AR) experiences is on the horizon.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Privacy features are also being enhanced, providing users with more control over their digital footprint.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Web_Browsers_as_Digital_Architects\"><\/span><strong>Web Browsers as Digital Architects<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Web browsers, often unsung heroes, translate code into dynamic web pages, forming the backbone of online experiences.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Understanding the intricate processes underlying their operation enhances appreciation for the seamless magic they bring with every click.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>UPSC Previous Year Questions<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>Prelims (2019)<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>Q. Consider the following statements:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>A digital signature is<\/strong>\u00a0<br>an electronic record that identifies the certifying authority issuing it\u00a0<br>used to serve as a proof of identity of an individual to access information or server on Internet 3. an electronic method of signing an electronic document and ensuring that the original content is unchanged\u00a0<br><strong>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>(a)<\/strong>\u202f1 only\u00a0<br><strong>(b)<\/strong>\u202f2 and 3 only\u00a0<br><strong>(c)<\/strong>\u202f3 only\u00a0<br><strong>(d)<\/strong>\u202f1, 2 and 3\u00a0<br><strong>Ans: (c)<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Digital signature is not a record, and the identification of certifying authority is ascertained from the digital certificate, not digital signature. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.\u00a0<br>A digital signature is used to authenticate the identity of the sender of a message or the signer of a document, and not to serve as a proof of users\u2019 authenticity to access a website or information on the Internet. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.\u00a0<br>A digital signature is an electronic form of a signature that allows the recipient to trust the fact that a known sender sent the message and it was not altered in transit. Hence, statement 3 is correct. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.\u00a0<br><strong>Mains (2020)<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>Q:<\/strong>\u202fDiscuss different types of cybercrimes and measures required to be taken to fight the menace.\u00a0<br><strong>Mains (2015)<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>Q:<\/strong>\u202fDiscuss the advantages and security implications of cloud hosting of servers vis-a-vis in house machine based hosting for government businesses.\u202f\u00a0<br><strong>Mains (2013)<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>Q:<\/strong>\u202fWhat is a digital signature? What does its authentication mean? Give various salient built-in features of a digital signature.\u202f\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/technology\/how-web-browsers-work-explained\/article67627006.ece#:~:text=The%20browser%20sends%20a%20request,a%20series%20of%20post%20offices.\" 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=\"Universal_Declaration_of_Human_Rights\"><\/span><strong>Universal Declaration of Human Rights<\/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 Health, Poverty, Education, Gender, Issues Related to Minorities, Issues Related to Children, Issues Related to Women, Issues Related to Elderly\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>Every year on December 10th, Human Rights Day is observed to mark the endorsement of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the UN General Assembly in 1948.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"609\" height=\"366\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-41.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19343 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-41.jpeg 609w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-41-585x352.jpeg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 609px) 100vw, 609px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 609px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 609\/366;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Human_Rights\"><\/span><strong>Understanding Human Rights<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Human rights are fundamental entitlements belonging to every individual, irrespective of factors like race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status. These encompass the right to life, liberty, freedom from slavery and torture, freedom of expression, the right to work and education, and more. As Nelson Mandela articulated, denying people their human rights challenges their very humanity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Universal_Declaration_of_Human_Rights_UDHR\"><\/span><strong>Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)<\/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 UDHR, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1948, comprises 30 rights and freedoms encompassing civil, political, economic, social, and cultural aspects.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>It serves as a foundational document shaping the international order post-World War II.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_Role\"><\/span><strong>India&#8217;s Role<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>India actively participated in drafting the UDHR, aligning itself with the principles set forth in the declaration.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Non-Binding_Nature\"><\/span><strong>Non-Binding Nature<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>While the UDHR is <strong>not a legally binding treaty<\/strong>, its principles have been widely embraced and incorporated into the legal frameworks of numerous countries.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Bill_of_Human_Rights\"><\/span><strong>International Bill of Human Rights<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Together with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the UDHR forms the International Bill of Human Rights, influencing global human rights standards.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Achievements_of_the_UDHR\"><\/span><strong>Achievements of the UDHR<\/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=\"Non-Binding_Nature_and_Global_Impact\"><\/span><strong>Non-Binding Nature and Global Impact<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Although non-binding, the UDHR has catalyzed over 70 human rights treaties globally, influencing movements such as decolonization, anti-apartheid, and freedom struggles.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Its broad acceptance prevented a fragmented landscape with varying standards.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ongoing_Relevance\"><\/span><strong>Ongoing Relevance<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Despite criticisms, the UDHR&#8217;s enduring relevance is evident in subsequent agreements, like the <strong>Vienna Declaration and Program of Action<\/strong> in 1993, which reinforced its principles.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>It remains a universal standard, fostering a shared understanding of human rights globally.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>UPSC Previous Year Questions<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>Prelims (2020)<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>Q. Other than the Fundamental Rights, which of the following parts of the Constitution of India reflect\/ reflects the principles and provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)?\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Preamble\u202f\u00a0<br>Directive Principles of State Policy\u202f\u00a0<br>Fundamental Duties\u202f\u00a0<br><strong>Select the correct answer using the code given below:\u202f<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>(a)<\/strong>\u202f1 and 2 only\u202f\u202f\u00a0<br><strong>(b)<\/strong>\u202f2 only\u202f \u202f\u00a0<br><strong>(c)<\/strong>\u202f1 and 3 only\u202f\u202f\u00a0<br><strong>(d)<\/strong>\u202f1, 2 and 3\u202f\u00a0<br><strong>Ans: (d)\u202f<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-global\/universal-declaration-of-human-rights-marking-75th-anniversary-9061964\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smooth-Coated_Otter\"><\/span><strong>Smooth-Coated Otter<\/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 and Ecology\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>The Kawal Tiger Reserve is transforming into a flourishing sanctuary for a fascinating aquatic species known as the smooth-coated otter, locally referred to as &#8220;Neeti Pilli&#8221; in Telugu.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"236\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-39.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19341 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 200\/236;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smooth-Coated_Otter_Overview\"><\/span><strong>Smooth-Coated Otter Overview<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Species_Information\"><\/span><strong>Species Information<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The smooth-coated otter, scientifically known as Lutrogale perspicillata, represents the sole extant species in the genus Lutrogale.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geographical_Distribution\"><\/span><strong>Geographical Distribution<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>These otters inhabit a vast region in southern Asia, ranging from India eastward. Additionally, there exists a distinct population residing in the marshes of Iraq.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Habitat_Preferences\"><\/span><strong>Habitat Preferences<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Smooth-coated otters predominantly thrive in lowlands, coastal mangrove forests, peat swamp forests, freshwater wetlands, large forested rivers, lakes, and rice paddies. They are known to construct permanent burrows with underwater entrances and tunnels leading to chambers above high-water lines. Despite their aquatic adaptation, these otters are equally adept at traveling long distances overland in search of suitable habitats.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Distinctive_Features\"><\/span><strong>Distinctive Features<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>As the largest otter in Southeast Asia, smooth-coated otters boast adult weights ranging from 7 to 11 kg, with lengths of up to 1.3 m.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Their fur is characterized by a smooth and shorter texture compared to other otters, ranging in color from light to dark brown dorsally and light brown to almost gray ventrally.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Adapted for water activities, they exhibit strong swimming abilities and often engage in group hunting, adopting a V-formation while fishing upstream.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conservation_Status\"><\/span><strong>Conservation Status<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The IUCN Red List categorizes smooth-coated otters as <strong>&#8220;Vulnerable.&#8221;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Insights_into_Kawal_Tiger_Reserve\"><\/span><strong>Key Insights into Kawal Tiger Reserve<\/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=\"Geographical_Location\"><\/span><strong>Geographical Location<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Situated in the northeastern part of Telangana, the Kawal Tiger Reserve is bordered by the Godavari River on one side and the Maharashtra border on the other. It forms an integral part of the Deccan Peninsula-Central Highlands.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"River_Catchment\"><\/span><strong>River Catchment<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The reserve serves as a catchment area for the Godavari and Kadam rivers, both flowing southwards from the sanctuary.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Connectivity_and_Corridors\"><\/span><strong>Connectivity and Corridors<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Kawal Tiger Reserve maintains connectivity with the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra to the north and the Indravati Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh to the northeast.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diverse_Habitats\"><\/span><strong>Diverse Habitats<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Encompassing dense forests, grasslands, open areas, rivers, streams, and water bodies, Kawal Tiger Reserve exhibits a rich variety of habitats.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Floral_Composition\"><\/span><strong>Floral Composition<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Teak and bamboo are prevalent, with an extensive list of recorded plant species, including Anogeissus latifolia, Mitragyna parviflora, Terminalia crenulata, and more.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Faunal_Diversity\"><\/span><strong>Faunal Diversity<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Reflective of the Deccan Plateau&#8217;s characteristics, the reserve houses a diverse array of wildlife.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Notable species include nilgai, chousinga, chinkara, blackbuck, sambar, spotted deer, wild dog, wolf, jackal, fox, tiger, leopard, and jungle cat.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/good-news\/2023\/dec\/10\/kawal-tiger-reserve-turns-a-haven-for-smooth-coated-otters-2640195.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Karrar_Combat_Drones\"><\/span><strong>Karrar Combat Drones<\/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-6\"><\/span><strong>In News:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Iran has recently revealed advanced Karrar combat drones equipped with air-to-air missiles, bolstering its capabilities in air defense.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"873\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-43-1024x873.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19345 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/873;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_Karrar_Combat_Drones\"><\/span><strong>Overview of Karrar Combat Drones<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Karrar combat drone is an Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) designed and developed by Iran, marking a significant advancement in the country&#8217;s drone technology. As the first long-endurance and combat-capable Iranian drone, it plays a pivotal role in enhancing air defense capabilities, particularly along border areas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 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><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Operational_Range\"><\/span><strong>Operational Range<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Introduced in 2010, the Karrar drone boasts an impressive operational range of up to 1,000 kilometers (620 miles).&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maximum_Speed\"><\/span><strong>Maximum Speed<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fueled by its turbojet installation, the drone can achieve a maximum speed of 560 miles per hour.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Service_Ceiling_Altitude\"><\/span><strong>Service Ceiling Altitude<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Karrar is designed to operate at high altitudes, with a reported service ceiling reaching 47,000 feet.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Launch_and_Recovery\"><\/span><strong>Launch and Recovery<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Notably, the drone lacks retractable or fixed undercarriage. It utilizes a rocket-assisted launch mechanism, employing a catapult launching rail, and is recovered through a parachute-retarded freefall.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Majid_Thermal_Missile\"><\/span><strong>Majid Thermal Missile<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Equipped with the Iranian-made Majid thermal missile, the Karrar drone enhances its air defense capabilities.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The Majid missile features advanced thermal and optical seekers, significantly improving tracking and interception precision.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_Deployment\"><\/span><strong>Strategic Deployment<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The drone is strategically deployed along border regions, providing air defense units with cost-effective capabilities to intercept and neutralize potential aerial threats.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>This approach offers a more economical alternative to traditional manned fighter sorties.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The integration of advanced features and the utilization of cutting-edge technology position the Karrar combat drone as a notable asset in Iran&#8217;s defense arsenal.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wionews.com\/middle-east\/iran-unveils-advanced-karrar-combat-drones-armed-with-majid-air-to-air-missiles-to-be-used-along-border-668190\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>WION<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Saiga_Antelope\"><\/span><strong>Saiga Antelope<\/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 and Ecology\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>The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has reclassified the species from &#8220;Critically Endangered&#8221; to &#8220;Near Threatened.&#8221;\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-42.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19344 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-42.jpeg 275w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-42-263x175.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=\"Overview_of_the_Saiga_Antelope\"><\/span><strong>Overview of the Saiga Antelope<\/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_Characteristics\"><\/span><strong>Physical Characteristics<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Saiga antelope is a large migratory herbivore known for its distinctive appearance.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Its most notable feature is an unusually large and flexible nose, characterized by an internal structure that functions as a filter.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>This unique nasal adaptation serves multiple purposes, such as filtering out dust stirred up by the herd during warm summers and warming icy air before it reaches the lungs in cold winters.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Habitat_and_Distribution\"><\/span><strong>Habitat and Distribution<\/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=\"Habitat\"><\/span><strong>Habitat<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Saiga antelopes thrive in open dry steppe grasslands and semi-arid deserts, adapting to diverse environmental conditions.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Range\"><\/span><strong>Historical Range<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>These antelopes were once widespread across the Eurasian Steppe, a vast grassland extending from Hungary in Europe to Manchuria in Asia.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Current_Distribution\"><\/span><strong>Current Distribution<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Presently, Saiga antelopes are found in fragmented populations within Kazakhstan, Mongolia, the Russian Federation, and Uzbekistan.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sub-species\"><\/span><strong>Sub-species<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Saiga has two distinct sub-species: Saiga tatarica tatarica, distributed in most of its range, and Saiga tatarica mongolica, exclusively found in Mongolia.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conservation_Status-2\"><\/span><strong>Conservation Status<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>IUCN<\/strong>&#8211; The Saiga antelope is categorized as &#8220;Near Threatened&#8221; on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>CITES<\/strong>&#8211; It is listed under Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Threats\"><\/span><strong>Threats<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Saiga antelope faces significant threats, primarily attributed to hunting activities and habitat destruction.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>These challenges contribute to the species&#8217; vulnerable status and necessitate conservation efforts to safeguard its populations.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/news\/wildlife-biodiversity\/miracle-on-the-steppe-the-saiga-has-beaten-extinction-for-now-finds-new-iucn-red-list-93335\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>DTE<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Demaorchestia_alanensis\"><\/span><strong>Demaorchestia alanensis<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag:<\/strong> GS-3 Environment\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-8\"><\/span><strong>In News:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Berhampur University researchers in Odisha have uncovered a novel marine amphipod species, naming it Demaorchestia Alanensis.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"286\" height=\"176\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-44.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19346 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 286px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 286\/176;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Demaorchestia_Alanensis_%E2%80%93_A_Newly_Discovered_Marine_Amphipod\"><\/span><strong>Demaorchestia Alanensis &#8211; A Newly Discovered Marine Amphipod<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A recent scientific exploration has led to the identification of a novel species within the marine amphipod family, specifically belonging to the genus Demaorchestia.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The newfound species, named Demaorchestia Alanensis, enriches our understanding of these shrimp-like crustaceans.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Characteristics_of_Demaorchestia_Alanensis\"><\/span><strong>Key Characteristics of Demaorchestia Alanensis<\/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_Attributes\"><\/span><strong>Physical Attributes<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>This newly discovered marine amphipod exhibits a distinctive white coloration and attains a length of less than 15 millimetres.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leg_Structure\"><\/span><strong>Leg Structure<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Demaorchestia Alanensis boasts a remarkable anatomy featuring 13 pairs of legs.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Among these, three pairs are dedicated to proficient swimming, eight pairs facilitate terrestrial ambulation, while the remaining two pairs are specialized for capturing prey and feeding.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Identification_Markers\"><\/span><strong>Identification Markers<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The species can be differentiated from other members of the Demaorchestia genus by the presence of two to three robust, hair-like structures, known as setae, located on the anterior margin of the propodus of the gnathopod.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_the_Diverse_Order_Amphipoda\"><\/span><strong>Understanding the Diverse Order Amphipoda<\/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=\"Amphipods_Overview\"><\/span><strong>Amphipods Overview<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Amphipods constitute a diverse order of invertebrates classified under Crustacea.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>They inhabit a wide array of environments, including seas, lakes, rivers, sand beaches, caves, and moist tropical habitats on various islands.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Appearance_and_Habitat\"><\/span><strong>Appearance and Habitat<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Amphipods, often mistaken for tiny shrimp due to their resemblance, occupy marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Freshwater and marine beach species are commonly referred to as scuds, while those found on sand beaches are known as sand hoppers or sand fleas.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Size_and_Diversity\"><\/span><strong>Size and Diversity<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Ranging in size from a mere millimeter to the impressive supergiant amphipod Alicella Gigantea, measuring up to 340 mm, these creatures play a crucial role in various ecosystems as a vital food source for fish, invertebrates, birds, and marine mammals.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Swimming_Abilities\"><\/span><strong>Swimming Abilities<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Most amphipods exhibit active swimming behavior, propelled by three pairs of abdominal appendages.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/news\/wildlife-biodiversity\/new-marine-amphipod-species-found-in-chillika-lake-odisha-93338\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>DTE<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bab_al-Mandab_strait\"><\/span><strong>Bab al-Mandab strait<\/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-9\"><\/span><strong>In News:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Houthis in Yemen have been directing attacks towards vessels in the southern Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab strait.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/edukemy.com\/66de8baf-77e9-4140-8e9c-6ff25b330f07\">\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Bab_al-Mandab_Strait\"><\/span><strong>About Bab al-Mandab Strait<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Situated <strong>between Arabia<\/strong> (northeast) and <strong>Africa<\/strong> (southwest), the Bab al-Mandab Strait serves as a <strong>crucial passage connecting the Red Sea<\/strong> (northwest) <strong>with the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean<\/strong> (southeast).&nbsp;<\/li><li>It plays a pivotal role in the maritime trade route linking the Mediterranean Sea and the Indian Ocean through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The Bab al-Mandab Strait is <strong>renowned as one of the world&#8217;s most significant routes for global seaborne commodity shipments<\/strong>, especially for crude oil and fuel.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It <strong>shares borders with Yemen on the Arabian Peninsula and Djibouti and Eritrea on the African coast.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Points_about_the_Red_Sea\"><\/span><strong>Key Points about the Red Sea<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Red Sea, a semi-enclosed inlet of the Indian Ocean, is positioned between the continents of Africa and Asia, distinguished by its status as one of the world&#8217;s warmest seas.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The northern segment of the Red Sea is divided by the Sinai Peninsula, forming the Gulf of Aqaba and the Gulf of Suez, with the latter connecting to the Mediterranean Sea via the renowned Suez Canal.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The Red Sea is bordered by Yemen and Saudi Arabia to the east, while Egypt lies to the north and west. Sudan, Eritrea, and Djibouti border it to the west.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/bab-al-mandab-shipping-lane-target-israel-fights-hamas-2023-12-12\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>REUTERS<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cassiopeia_A\"><\/span><strong>Cassiopeia A<\/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-10\"><\/span><strong>In News:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>NASA&#8217;s James Webb Space Telescope has documented a new image of a star that underwent a supernova explosion within the Cassiopeia A (Cas A) supernova remnant.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"196\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-45.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19347 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 257px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 257\/196;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cassiopeia_A_Unraveling_the_Mysteries_of_a_Galactic_Supernova\"><\/span><strong>Cassiopeia A: Unraveling the Mysteries of a Galactic Supernova<\/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-3\"><\/span><strong>Overview<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cassiopeia A stands as a poignant remnant, echoing the explosive demise of a massive star nearly 340 years ago.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>As the youngest remnant of its kind within our galaxy, this celestial spectacle, nestled in the Cassiopeia constellation, spans approximately 10 light-years.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Its profound significance in unraveling the complexities of supernovae phenomena has made it the focus of extensive scrutiny by both ground-based and space-based observatories.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Supernova_Explosion_Insights\"><\/span><strong>Supernova Explosion Insights<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The cataclysmic event known as a supernova marks the spectacular demise of a massive star. This cosmic spectacle is triggered by a transformative change in the star&#8217;s core, occurring through two distinct mechanisms.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Binary_Star_Systems\"><\/span><strong>Binary Star Systems<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In binary star systems, where two stars elegantly orbit a shared point, a carbon-oxygen white dwarf engages in a celestial theft.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>By siphoning matter from its companion star, the white dwarf accumulates an excess of material.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The consequential overload propels the star into a dramatic explosion, culminating in a supernova.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"End_of_a_Single_Stars_Lifetime\"><\/span><strong>End of a Single Star&#8217;s Lifetime<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>At the culmination of a lone star&#8217;s life, as it depletes its nuclear fuel, a gravitational ballet unfolds.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Mass from the star&#8217;s outer layers flows into its core, precipitating a critical mass threshold.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The overwhelmed core succumbs to its gravitational forces, triggering a colossal implosion and subsequent explosion\u2014a supernova spectacle.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Characteristics_of_Cassiopeia_A\"><\/span><strong>Key Characteristics of Cassiopeia A<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cassiopeia A, with its 340-year-old narrative, presents a compelling tableau.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>This prototypical supernova remnant, spanning 10 light-years, has evolved into a beacon of exploration for scientists delving into the nuances of stellar explosions.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Nestled 11,000 light-years away, this celestial vestige contributes invaluable data to our understanding of supernovae phenomena and the intricate dance of cosmic forces.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/science\/story\/webb-captures-stunning-moments-after-a-star-explodes-see-these-pictures-2474963-2023-12-12\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>IT<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_are_daily_current_affairs\"><\/span>Q: What are daily current affairs? <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. 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