{"id":20362,"date":"2023-12-27T12:15:53","date_gmt":"2023-12-27T12:15:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=20362"},"modified":"2023-12-27T12:16:01","modified_gmt":"2023-12-27T12:16:01","slug":"upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Current Affairs &#8211; 27th December 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-support-program-with-test-series?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog+banner&amp;utm_campaign=blog&amp;utm_id=blog&amp;utm_term=blog&amp;utm_content=UPSC+PSP\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1320\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-12-30-at-2.57.15-PM.jpeg\" alt=\"UPSC Prelims\" class=\"wp-image-20678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-12-30-at-2.57.15-PM.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-12-30-at-2.57.15-PM-1170x369.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-12-30-at-2.57.15-PM-585x184.jpeg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1320px) 100vw, 1320px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>UPSC Prelims<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In today&#8217;s daily current affairs briefing for UPSC aspirants, we explore the latest developments that hold relevance for the upcoming civil services examination. Our focus today includes a critical analysis of recent policy changes, international affairs, and national developments, all of which play a pivotal role in shaping the socio-political and economic landscape of India. Stay informed and stay ahead in your UPSC preparations with our daily current affairs updates, as we provide you with concise, well-researched insights to help you connect the dots between contemporary events and the broader canvas of the civil services syllabus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ef912217d73\" 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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Again&nbsp;\">India&#8217;s Disinvestment Target in FY 2024 Expected to be Missed by Centre Again&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-27th-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-27th-december-2023\/#Understanding_Disinvestment\" title=\"Understanding Disinvestment&nbsp;\">Understanding Disinvestment&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Definition\" title=\"Definition&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Definition&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Objectives\" title=\"Objectives&nbsp;\">Objectives&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Evolution_of_Disinvestment_in_India\" title=\"Evolution of Disinvestment in India&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Evolution of Disinvestment in India&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Benefits_of_Disinvestment\" title=\"Benefits of Disinvestment&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Benefits of Disinvestment&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Criticism_of_Disinvestment\" title=\"Criticism of Disinvestment&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Criticism of Disinvestment&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Disinvestment_Challenges_in_FY_2024\" title=\"Disinvestment Challenges in FY 2024&nbsp;\">Disinvestment Challenges in FY 2024&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Privatization_Pause_Ahead_of_Elections\" title=\"Privatization Pause Ahead of Elections\u00a0\u00a0\">Privatization Pause Ahead of Elections\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Key_Highlights\" title=\"Key Highlights&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Key Highlights&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Womens_Engagement_in_NREGS_Surges_to_59_in_Current_Fiscal\" title=\"Women&#8217;s Engagement in NREGS Surges to 59% in Current Fiscal&nbsp;\">Women&#8217;s Engagement in NREGS Surges to 59% in Current Fiscal&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-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-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Understanding_Mahatma_Gandhi_National_Rural_Employment_Guarantee_Scheme_MGNREGS\" title=\"Understanding Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)&nbsp;\">Understanding Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Legislative_Foundation\" title=\"Legislative Foundation\u00a0\">Legislative Foundation\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-27th-december-2023\/#Mandate\" title=\"Mandate\u00a0\">Mandate\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Implementation_Structure\" title=\"Implementation Structure\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\">Implementation Structure\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Salient_Features\" title=\"Salient Features\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\">Salient Features\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/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-27th-december-2023\/#Legal_Right_to_Work\" title=\"Legal Right to Work\u00a0\">Legal Right to Work\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-27th-december-2023\/#Demand-Driven\" title=\"Demand-Driven\u00a0\">Demand-Driven\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-27th-december-2023\/#Decentralized_Implementation\" title=\"Decentralized Implementation\u00a0\">Decentralized Implementation\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Annual_Reporting\" title=\"Annual Reporting\u00a0\">Annual Reporting\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#National_Coverage\" title=\"National Coverage&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\">National Coverage&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/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-27th-december-2023\/#Challenges_and_Loopholes_in_the_Scheme\" title=\"Challenges and Loopholes in the Scheme&nbsp;\">Challenges and Loopholes in the Scheme&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-27th-december-2023\/#Fund_Misappropriation\" title=\"Fund Misappropriation\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\">Fund Misappropriation\u00a0\u00a0\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-27th-december-2023\/#Delay_in_Payments\" title=\"Delay in Payments\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\">Delay in Payments\u00a0\u00a0\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-27th-december-2023\/#Banking_Puzzle\" title=\"Banking Puzzle\u00a0\">Banking Puzzle\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-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Tribunals\" title=\"Tribunals&nbsp;\">Tribunals&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-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-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Supreme_Courts_Decision_in_UoI_Ors_v_AIR_Commodore_NK_Sharma_Case\" title=\"Supreme Court&#8217;s Decision in UoI &amp; Ors. v. AIR Commodore NK Sharma Case&nbsp;\">Supreme Court&#8217;s Decision in UoI &amp; Ors. v. AIR Commodore NK Sharma Case&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Limitations_on_Tribunal_Powers\" title=\"Limitations on Tribunal Powers\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\">Limitations on Tribunal Powers\u00a0\u00a0\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-27th-december-2023\/#Judicial_and_Quasi-Judicial_Roles\" title=\"Judicial and Quasi-Judicial Roles\u00a0\u00a0\">Judicial and Quasi-Judicial Roles\u00a0\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-27th-december-2023\/#Article_226_Powers\" title=\"Article 226 Powers\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\">Article 226 Powers\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Understanding_Tribunals_in_India\" title=\"Understanding Tribunals in India&nbsp;\">Understanding Tribunals in India&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Constitutional_Provisions\" title=\"Constitutional Provisions&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Constitutional Provisions&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Differences_in_Articles_323_A_and_323_B\" title=\"Differences in Articles 323 A and 323 B&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Differences in Articles 323 A and 323 B&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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-27th-december-2023\/#Article_262\" title=\"Article 262&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Article 262&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Types_of_Tribunals_in_India\" title=\"Types of Tribunals in India&nbsp;\">Types of Tribunals in India&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Administrative_Tribunals\" title=\"Administrative Tribunals\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\">Administrative Tribunals\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Water_Disputes_Tribunal\" title=\"Water Disputes Tribunal\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\">Water Disputes Tribunal\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Armed_Forces_Tribunal_AFT\" title=\"Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\">Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#National_Green_Tribunal_NGT\" title=\"National Green Tribunal (NGT)\u00a0\u00a0\">National Green Tribunal (NGT)\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Income_Tax_Appellate_Tribunal\" title=\"Income Tax Appellate Tribunal\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\">Income Tax Appellate Tribunal\u00a0\u00a0\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-44\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Illegal_Sand_Mining\" title=\"Illegal Sand Mining&nbsp;\">Illegal Sand Mining&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-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-46\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Understanding_Sand_Mining\" title=\"Understanding Sand Mining&nbsp;\">Understanding Sand Mining&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-27th-december-2023\/#Definition_and_Sources\" title=\"Definition and Sources&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Definition and Sources&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/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-27th-december-2023\/#Factors_Behind_Illegal_Sand_Mining\" title=\"Factors Behind Illegal Sand Mining&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Factors Behind Illegal Sand Mining&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Regulation_Gaps\" title=\"Regulation Gaps:\u00a0\u00a0\">Regulation Gaps:\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Construction_Demand\" title=\"Construction Demand:\u00a0\u00a0\">Construction Demand:\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Corruption_Influence\" title=\"Corruption Influence:\u00a0\u00a0\">Corruption Influence:\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Lack_of_Alternatives\" title=\"Lack of Alternatives:\u00a0\u00a0\">Lack of Alternatives:\u00a0\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-27th-december-2023\/#Weak_EIA_Implementation\" title=\"Weak EIA Implementation:\u00a0\u00a0\">Weak EIA Implementation:\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Consequences_of_Sand_Mining\" title=\"Consequences of Sand Mining&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Consequences of Sand Mining&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Habitat_Disruption\" title=\"Habitat Disruption:\u00a0\u00a0\">Habitat Disruption:\u00a0\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-27th-december-2023\/#Flooding_and_Sedimentation\" title=\"Flooding and Sedimentation:\u00a0\u00a0\">Flooding and Sedimentation:\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Groundwater_Depletion\" title=\"Groundwater Depletion:\u00a0\u00a0\">Groundwater Depletion:\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Biodiversity_Loss\" title=\"Biodiversity Loss:\u00a0\u00a0\">Biodiversity Loss:\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-59\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Initiatives_to_Prevent_Sand_Mining_in_India\" title=\"Initiatives to Prevent Sand Mining in India&nbsp;\">Initiatives to Prevent Sand Mining in India&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-60\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#MMDR_Act_1957\" title=\"MMDR Act, 1957&nbsp;&nbsp;\">MMDR Act, 1957&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-61\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Sand_Classification\" title=\"Sand Classification:\u00a0\u00a0\">Sand Classification:\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-62\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Amendment_Act_2023\" title=\"Amendment Act, 2023:\u00a0\u00a0\">Amendment Act, 2023:\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-63\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#2006_Environment_Impact_Assessment_EIA\" title=\"2006 Environment Impact Assessment (EIA)&nbsp;&nbsp;\">2006 Environment Impact Assessment (EIA)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-64\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Sustainable_Sand_Management_Guidelines_SSMG_2016\" title=\"Sustainable Sand Management Guidelines (SSMG) 2016&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Sustainable Sand Management Guidelines (SSMG) 2016&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-65\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Enforcement_and_Monitoring_Guidelines_for_Sand_Mining_2020\" title=\"Enforcement and Monitoring Guidelines for Sand Mining 2020&nbsp;\">Enforcement and Monitoring Guidelines for Sand Mining 2020&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-66\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Uniform_Protocol\" title=\"Uniform Protocol:\u00a0\u00a0\">Uniform Protocol:\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-67\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Surveillance_Technologies\" title=\"Surveillance Technologies:\u00a0\u00a0\">Surveillance Technologies:\u00a0\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-68\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#UNESCOs_2023_Prix_Versailles\" title=\"UNESCO\u2019s 2023 Prix Versailles&nbsp;\">UNESCO\u2019s 2023 Prix Versailles&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-69\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-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-70\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#UNESCOs_Prix_Versailles_Overview\" title=\"UNESCO&#8217;s Prix Versailles Overview&nbsp;\">UNESCO&#8217;s Prix Versailles Overview&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-71\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Annual_Recognition\" title=\"Annual Recognition\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\">Annual Recognition\u00a0\u00a0\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-27th-december-2023\/#Celebrating_Excellence\" title=\"Celebrating Excellence\u00a0\u00a0\">Celebrating Excellence\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-73\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Recognition_for_Kempe_Gowda_International_Airport_KIA_Bengaluru_at_Prix_Versailles_2023\" title=\"Recognition for Kempe Gowda International Airport (KIA) Bengaluru at Prix Versailles 2023&nbsp;\">Recognition for Kempe Gowda International Airport (KIA) Bengaluru at Prix Versailles 2023&nbsp;<\/a><\/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-27th-december-2023\/#The_OSIRIS-APEX\" title=\"The OSIRIS-APEX&nbsp;\">The OSIRIS-APEX&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-27th-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-76\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#About_OSIRIS-APEX_Mission\" title=\"About OSIRIS-APEX Mission&nbsp;\">About OSIRIS-APEX Mission&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-27th-december-2023\/#Studying_Apophis_Close_Encounter\" title=\"Studying Apophis&#8217; Close Encounter\u00a0\">Studying Apophis&#8217; Close Encounter\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-27th-december-2023\/#Unprecedented_Proximity\" title=\"Unprecedented Proximity\u00a0\">Unprecedented Proximity\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-27th-december-2023\/#Close_Approach\" title=\"Close Approach:\u00a0\u00a0\">Close Approach:\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-27th-december-2023\/#Gravitational_Effects\" title=\"Gravitational Effects:\u00a0\">Gravitational Effects:\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-27th-december-2023\/#Spacecraft_Descent\" title=\"Spacecraft Descent\u00a0\">Spacecraft Descent\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-82\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Key_Apophis_Facts\" title=\"Key Apophis Facts&nbsp;\">Key Apophis Facts&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-83\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Discovery_and_Composition\" title=\"Discovery and Composition\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\">Discovery and Composition\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-84\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Discovery_Date\" title=\"Discovery Date:\u00a0\">Discovery Date:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-85\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Composition\" title=\"Composition:\u00a0\">Composition:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-86\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Solar_System_Relic\" title=\"Solar System Relic:\u00a0\">Solar System Relic:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-87\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Orbital_Evolution\" title=\"Orbital Evolution\u00a0\u00a0\">Orbital Evolution\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-88\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Altered_Orbit\" title=\"Altered Orbit:\u00a0\">Altered Orbit:\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-89\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Similipal_Tiger_Reserve_STR\" title=\"Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR)\u00a0\">Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR)\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-90\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-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-91\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Similipal_Tiger_Reserve_STR_Overview\" title=\"Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) Overview&nbsp;\">Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) Overview&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-92\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Geographical_Location\" title=\"Geographical Location\u00a0\u00a0\">Geographical Location\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-93\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Conservation_Heritage\" title=\"Conservation Heritage\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\">Conservation Heritage\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-94\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Geographical_Features\" title=\"Geographical Features\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\">Geographical Features\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-95\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Topography\" title=\"Topography:\u00a0\u00a0\">Topography:\u00a0\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-27th-december-2023\/#UNESCO_Recognition\" title=\"UNESCO Recognition:\u00a0\u00a0\">UNESCO Recognition:\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-97\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Landform_Description\" title=\"Landform Description\u00a0\u00a0\">Landform Description\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-98\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Undulating_Terrain\" title=\"Undulating Terrain:\u00a0\">Undulating Terrain:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-99\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Plateau_Formation\" title=\"Plateau Formation:\u00a0\u00a0\">Plateau Formation:\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-100\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Water_Sources\" title=\"Water Sources:\u00a0\">Water Sources:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-101\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Vegetation_and_Biodiversity\" title=\"Vegetation and Biodiversity\u00a0\">Vegetation and Biodiversity\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-102\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Floral_Diversity\" title=\"Floral Diversity\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\">Floral Diversity\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-103\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Cultural_and_Tribal_Presence\" title=\"Cultural and Tribal Presence\u00a0\u00a0\">Cultural and Tribal Presence\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-104\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Floral_Abundance\" title=\"Floral Abundance\u00a0\u00a0\">Floral Abundance\u00a0\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-27th-december-2023\/#Faunal_Diversity\" title=\"Faunal Diversity\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\">Faunal Diversity\u00a0\u00a0\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-106\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Mission_Karmayogi\" title=\"Mission Karmayogi&nbsp;\">Mission Karmayogi&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-107\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-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-108\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Mission_Karmayogi_Overview\" title=\"Mission Karmayogi Overview&nbsp;\">Mission Karmayogi Overview&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-109\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#National_Programme_for_Civil_Services_Capacity_Building\" title=\"National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building\u00a0\u00a0\">National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-110\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Foundational_Objective\" title=\"Foundational Objective\u00a0\">Foundational Objective\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-111\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Government_Approval\" title=\"Government Approval\u00a0\u00a0\">Government Approval\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-112\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Inclusivity\" title=\"Inclusivity\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\">Inclusivity\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-113\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Key_Features_of_iGOT_Karmayogi_Platform\" title=\"Key Features of iGOT Karmayogi Platform&nbsp;\">Key Features of iGOT Karmayogi Platform&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-114\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#My_iGOT\" title=\"My iGOT\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\">My iGOT\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-115\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Targeted_Training\" title=\"Targeted Training\u00a0\">Targeted Training\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-116\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Blended_Programs\" title=\"Blended Programs\u00a0\u00a0\">Blended Programs\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-117\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Curated_Programs\" title=\"Curated Programs\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\">Curated Programs\u00a0\u00a0\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-118\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#South_China_Sea\" title=\"South China Sea&nbsp;\">South China Sea&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-119\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-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-120\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Overview_of_the_South_China_Sea\" title=\"Overview of the South China Sea&nbsp;\">Overview of the South China Sea&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-121\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Archipelagos_and_Climate\" title=\"Archipelagos and Climate\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\">Archipelagos and Climate\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-122\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Trade_Significance\" title=\"Trade Significance\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\">Trade Significance\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-123\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Major_Ports\" title=\"Major Ports\u00a0\u00a0\">Major Ports\u00a0\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-124\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#X-ray_Bursts\" title=\"X-ray Bursts&nbsp;\">X-ray Bursts&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-125\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-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-126\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#X-ray_Bursts_Explained\" title=\"X-ray Bursts Explained&nbsp;\">X-ray Bursts Explained&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-127\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#X-ray_Burst_Occurrence\" title=\"X-ray Burst Occurrence&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\">X-ray Burst Occurrence&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-128\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Regular_Intervals_and_Cycle\" title=\"Regular Intervals and Cycle&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Regular Intervals and Cycle&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-129\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Understanding_Magnetars\" title=\"Understanding Magnetars&nbsp;\">Understanding Magnetars&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-130\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Distinctive_Features\" title=\"Distinctive Features\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\">Distinctive Features\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-131\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Energy_Release_and_Cosmic_Significance\" title=\"Energy Release and Cosmic Significance\u00a0\u00a0\">Energy Release and Cosmic Significance\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-132\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Origin_of_Magnetic_Field\" title=\"Origin of Magnetic Field\u00a0\u00a0\">Origin of Magnetic Field\u00a0\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-133\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-december-2023\/#Case_Study_of_the_Day_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9COdisha_Laborers_Remarkable_Journey_Empowering_Migrant_Brothers_Through_Employment%E2%80%9D\" title=\"Case Study of the Day &#8211; &#8220;Odisha Laborer&#8217;s Remarkable Journey: Empowering Migrant Brothers Through Employment&#8221;\">Case Study of the Day &#8211; &#8220;Odisha Laborer&#8217;s Remarkable Journey: Empowering Migrant Brothers Through Employment&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-134\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-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-135\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-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-136\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-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-137\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-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-138\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-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-139\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-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-140\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-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-141\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-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=\"Indias_Disinvestment_Target_in_FY_2024_Expected_to_be_Missed_by_Centre_Again\"><\/span><strong>India&#8217;s Disinvestment Target in FY 2024 Expected to be Missed by Centre Again<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag:<\/strong> GS-3 Economy\u00a0\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>As Government Slows Privatization Drive Ahead of Elections, Disinvestment Target May be Missed Again.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-74-1024x900.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20381 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/900;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Disinvestment\"><\/span><strong>Understanding Disinvestment<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Definition\"><\/span><strong>Definition<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Disinvestment involves the sale or liquidation of government assets, primarily from Central and state public sector enterprises, projects, or fixed assets.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>While disinvestment may lead to privatization, it doesn&#8217;t always result in complete private ownership.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Objectives\"><\/span><strong>Objectives<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Reducing Fiscal Burden:&nbsp;<\/strong> Alleviating pressure on the exchequer.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Improving Finances: <\/strong>Enhancing public financial health.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Encouraging Ownership:<\/strong> Fostering private sector participation.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Funding Growth: <\/strong>Supporting development programs.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Promoting Competition:<\/strong> Sustaining market competition.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolution_of_Disinvestment_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Evolution of Disinvestment in India<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Initiated in 1991-92, disinvestment gained momentum, leading to the establishment of the Department of Disinvestment in 1999.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Although it became a full Ministry in 2001, it was later merged into the Finance Ministry in 2004.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The department was renamed DIPAM (Department of Investments and Public Asset Management) in 2016, serving as the central entity for disinvestment.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Disinvestment\"><\/span><strong>Benefits of Disinvestment<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Financial Gains:<\/strong> Government generates revenue.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Debt Reduction:<\/strong> Facilitates long-term economic growth.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Efficiency Boost:<\/strong> Private ownership enhances efficiency.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Resource Release:<\/strong> Frees up public resources for social sectors.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Criticism_of_Disinvestment\"><\/span><strong>Criticism of Disinvestment<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Loss of Regular Payments:<\/strong> Dividend income to the government diminishes.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Private Monopoly Concerns:<\/strong> Risk of creating private monopolies.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Sector Classification Issues:<\/strong> Challenges in defining strategic and non-strategic sectors.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Faulty Fiscal Model:<\/strong> Selling assets to bridge fiscal deficits criticized as short-sighted.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disinvestment_Challenges_in_FY_2024\"><\/span><strong>Disinvestment Challenges in FY 2024<\/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=\"Privatization_Pause_Ahead_of_Elections\"><\/span><strong>Privatization Pause Ahead of Elections<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>As general elections approach, the government is slowing down its privatization efforts, potentially impacting the disinvestment target for FY 2024.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Highlights\"><\/span><strong>Key Highlights<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Current Fiscal Progress:<\/strong> Only 20% of the budgeted Rs 51,000 crore achieved.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Historical Perspective:<\/strong> Meeting annual disinvestment targets proved challenging over the last three decades.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>2023 Setbacks:<\/strong> Strategic sales face hurdles, delaying progress.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Government&#8217;s Principle:<\/strong> Post-2014, government focuses on private sector collaboration for development, emphasizing stake sales and PSU listings on the stock market.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/economy\/finance\/disinvestment-fetches-over-rs-4-20-lakh-cr-in-10-years-but-target-to-be-missed-again-in-fy24\/articleshow\/106262884.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ET<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Womens_Engagement_in_NREGS_Surges_to_59_in_Current_Fiscal\"><\/span><strong>Women&#8217;s Engagement in NREGS Surges to 59% in Current Fiscal<\/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-1 Women Empowerment<strong>, <\/strong>GS-2 Governance<strong>, <\/strong>GS-3 Economy\u00a0\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>In the last decade, female involvement in the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) reached its highest point in the fiscal year.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1017\" height=\"572\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-75.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20382 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-75.jpeg 1017w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-75-585x329.jpeg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1017px) 100vw, 1017px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1017px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1017\/572;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Mahatma_Gandhi_National_Rural_Employment_Guarantee_Scheme_MGNREGS\"><\/span><strong>Understanding Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)<\/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=\"Legislative_Foundation\"><\/span><strong>Legislative Foundation<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) was enacted in September 2005.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>A subsequent amendment in 2009 renamed it the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mandate\"><\/span><strong>Mandate<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The primary goal is to offer at least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment annually to rural households whose adult members willingly engage in unskilled manual work.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Implementation_Structure\"><\/span><strong>Implementation Structure<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>MGNREGS operates as a Centrally-Sponsored Scheme, jointly funded by the Central and State governments.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The Ministry of Rural Development oversees its execution.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salient_Features\"><\/span><strong>Salient Features<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_Right_to_Work\"><\/span><strong>Legal Right to Work<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>MGNREGA ensures a legal guarantee for wage employment, with one-third of beneficiaries mandated to be women.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Demand-Driven\"><\/span><strong>Demand-Driven<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The program is demand-driven, responding to the work requests of wage-seekers.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decentralized_Implementation\"><\/span><strong>Decentralized Implementation<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>State governments hold the authority to establish rules, with Gram Panchayats (GPs) implementing at least 50% of the works.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Annual_Reporting\"><\/span><strong>Annual Reporting<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Central Employment Guarantee Council (CEGC) compiles an annual report on MGNREGA outcomes, presented to Parliament.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Coverage\"><\/span><strong>National Coverage<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>MGNREGA spans the entire country, excluding districts with a 100% urban population. In 2022-23, 6.19 crore households availed work under the scheme.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenges_and_Loopholes_in_the_Scheme\"><\/span><strong>Challenges and Loopholes in the Scheme<\/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=\"Fund_Misappropriation\"><\/span><strong>Fund Misappropriation<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Over the past four years, Social Audit Units identified financial misappropriation of Rs 935 crore. Only a minimal 1.34% has been recovered to date.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delay_in_Payments\"><\/span><strong>Delay in Payments<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wages are considered paid upon the signing of the Fund Transfer Order (FTO). Delays in FTO processing, not accounted for by the Management Information System (MIS), contribute to payment delays.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Banking_Puzzle\"><\/span><strong>Banking Puzzle<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Understaffed rural banks lead to overcrowding, requiring workers to visit multiple times to withdraw wages.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>This cumbersome process often results in workers not receiving timely payments during urgent situations.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/women-participation-in-nregs-continues-to-rise-59-this-fiscal-9082675\/\" 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=\"Tribunals\"><\/span><strong>Tribunals<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag: <\/strong>GS-2 Governance<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\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>In a recent case, the Supreme Court emphasized that Tribunals, operating within the confines of their governing laws, cannot compel the government to formulate policies.\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-76-1024x675.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20383 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=\"Supreme_Courts_Decision_in_UoI_Ors_v_AIR_Commodore_NK_Sharma_Case\"><\/span><strong>Supreme Court&#8217;s Decision in UoI &amp; Ors. v. AIR Commodore NK Sharma Case<\/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=\"Limitations_on_Tribunal_Powers\"><\/span><strong>Limitations on Tribunal Powers<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Supreme Court clarified that tribunals, including the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT), lack the authority to compel the government to formulate specific policies.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The formulation of policies falls within the exclusive domain of the government.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Judicial_and_Quasi-Judicial_Roles\"><\/span><strong>Judicial and Quasi-Judicial Roles<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>While the AFT possesses powers similar to a civil court, it does not hold the authority of higher courts like the Supreme Court or High Courts.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The judiciary, including quasi-judicial bodies, cannot mandate policy creation.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Article_226_Powers\"><\/span><strong>Article 226 Powers<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The High Courts, operating under Article 226 of the Constitution, can bring lawsuits against government entities if citizens&#8217; rights are violated.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>However, they cannot direct the government to establish particular policies.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Tribunals_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Understanding Tribunals in India<\/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=\"Constitutional_Provisions\"><\/span><strong>Constitutional Provisions<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Tribunals, introduced by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, find constitutional backing in Article 323-A (Administrative Tribunals) and Article 323-B (Tribunals for Other Matters).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>They address various disputes and matters falling within legislative competence.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Differences_in_Articles_323_A_and_323_B\"><\/span><strong>Differences in Articles 323 A and 323 B<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Article 323 A pertains to public service matters, while Article 323 B covers other specified matters.\u00a0<\/li><li>Article 323 A allows tribunal establishment by Parliament, while Article 323 B permits both Parliament and state legislatures.\u00a0<\/li><li>Article 323 A has no tribunal hierarchy, unlike Article 323 B, which allows for a hierarchy.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Article_262\"><\/span><strong>Article 262<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Article 262 empowers the Central government to adjudicate inter-state river conflicts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Tribunals_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Types of Tribunals in India<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Administrative_Tribunals\"><\/span><strong>Administrative Tribunals<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Specialized bodies under the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, handle disputes related to recruitment and service terms for public posts at the Union and State levels.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Examples include the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT).&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water_Disputes_Tribunal\"><\/span><strong>Water Disputes Tribunal<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Enacted under the ISRWD Act, 1956, these tribunals resolve inter-state river water disputes.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Armed_Forces_Tribunal_AFT\"><\/span><strong>Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT<\/strong>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Established by the Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007, the AFT adjudicates disputes related to commission, appointments, and conditions of service for individuals under the Army, Navy, and Air Force Acts.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Green_Tribunal_NGT\"><\/span><strong>National Green Tribunal (NGT)<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Created by the NGT Act, 2010, the NGT expedites environmental dispute resolution.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Income_Tax_Appellate_Tribunal\"><\/span><strong>Income Tax Appellate Tribunal<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Under Section 252 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, this tribunal addresses income tax-related appeals.&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 (2012)<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>Q. The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 was enacted in consonance with which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India?\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Right to healthy environment, construed as a part of Right to life under Article 21.\u00a0<br>Provision of grants for raising the level of administration in the Scheduled Areas for the welfare of Scheduled Tribes under Article 275(1).\u00a0<br>Powers and functions of Gram Sabha as mentioned under Article 243(A).\u00a0<br><strong>Select the correct answer using the codes given below:<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>(a)<\/strong>\u202f1 only\u00a0<br><strong>(b)<\/strong>\u202f2 and 3 only\u00a0<br><strong>(c)<\/strong>\u202f1 and 3 only\u00a0<br><strong>(d)<\/strong>\u202f1, 2 and 3\u00a0<br><strong>Ans: (a)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/supreme-court-rules-that-tribunals-cannot-direct-government-to-frame-policy\/article67669766.ece#:~:text=%E2%80%9CMaking%20policy%2C%20as%20is%20well,a%20Bench%20of%20Justices%20A.S.\" 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=\"Illegal_Sand_Mining\"><\/span><strong>Illegal Sand Mining<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag:<\/strong> GS-3 Environment\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-4\"><\/span><strong>In News:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bihar police conducted a significant operation to apprehend individuals involved in illegal sand mining, resulting in the arrest of sand smugglers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"630\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-77-1024x630.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20384 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/630;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Sand_Mining\"><\/span><strong>Understanding Sand Mining<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Definition_and_Sources\"><\/span><strong>Definition and Sources<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sand mining involves extracting primary natural sand and resources for valuable minerals, metals, and construction materials from various environments.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>In India, sand sources include rivers, lakes, coastal areas, agricultural fields, and manufactured sand (M-Sand).&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Factors_Behind_Illegal_Sand_Mining\"><\/span><strong>Factors Behind Illegal Sand Mining<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regulation_Gaps\"><\/span><strong>Regulation Gaps:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Inadequate regulations and enforcement contribute to the prevalence of illegal sand mining.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Construction_Demand\"><\/span><strong>Construction Demand:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>High demand for sand in construction, driven by population growth and urbanization, fuels illegal extraction.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Corruption_Influence\"><\/span><strong>Corruption Influence:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Corruption and the sway of organized sand mafias hinder efforts to control illegal mining.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lack_of_Alternatives\"><\/span><strong>Lack of Alternatives:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Limited adoption of sustainable alternatives like manufactured sand (M-sand) sustains reliance on natural sand.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weak_EIA_Implementation\"><\/span><strong>Weak EIA Implementation:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Ineffective implementation of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) allows unauthorized sand extraction to persist.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consequences_of_Sand_Mining\"><\/span><strong>Consequences of Sand Mining<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Habitat_Disruption\"><\/span><strong>Habitat Disruption:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Unregulated sand mining alters riverbeds, causing erosion and disrupting aquatic habitats.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flooding_and_Sedimentation\"><\/span><strong>Flooding and Sedimentation:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Depletion of sand contributes to increased flooding and sedimentation, negatively impacting ecosystems.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Groundwater_Depletion\"><\/span><strong>Groundwater Depletion:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Deep pits from mining can lower the groundwater table, leading to water scarcity.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biodiversity_Loss\"><\/span><strong>Biodiversity Loss:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Habitat disruption and degradation result in significant biodiversity loss, affecting aquatic and riparian species.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Initiatives_to_Prevent_Sand_Mining_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Initiatives to Prevent Sand Mining in India<\/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=\"MMDR_Act_1957\"><\/span><strong>MMDR Act, 1957<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sand_Classification\"><\/span><strong>Sand Classification:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sand is classified as a minor mineral under the MMDR Act, with state governments holding administrative control.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Amendment_Act_2023\"><\/span><strong>Amendment Act, 2023:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Recent amendments aim to curb illegal mining by strengthening regulations.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2006_Environment_Impact_Assessment_EIA\"><\/span><strong>2006 Environment Impact Assessment (EIA)<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Approval Mandate:<\/strong> Supreme Court mandates approval for all sand mining activities, even in areas less than 5 hectares, to address environmental impact.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sustainable_Sand_Management_Guidelines_SSMG_2016\"><\/span><strong>Sustainable Sand Management Guidelines (SSMG) 2016<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Environmental Responsibility:<\/strong> Issued by the Ministry of Environment, the guidelines focus on environmentally sustainable and socially responsible mining.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enforcement_and_Monitoring_Guidelines_for_Sand_Mining_2020\"><\/span><strong>Enforcement and Monitoring Guidelines for Sand Mining 2020<\/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=\"Uniform_Protocol\"><\/span><strong>Uniform Protocol:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Guidelines provide a consistent protocol for monitoring sand mining activities across India.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Surveillance_Technologies\"><\/span><strong>Surveillance Technologies:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Use of new technologies, such as drones and night vision, enhances monitoring capabilities.&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>Mains (2019)<\/strong>\u00a0<br><strong>Q. Coastal sand mining, whether legal or illegal, poses one of the biggest threats to our environment. Analyse the impact of sand mining along the Indian coasts, citing specific examples.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/news\/mining\/illegal-sand-mining-20-arrested-40-big-boats-seized-in-bihar-police-operation-on-sone-river-93541#:~:text=Bihar%20police%20have%20arrested%2020,officials%20said%20on%20December%2022.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>DTE<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UNESCOs_2023_Prix_Versailles\"><\/span><strong>UNESCO\u2019s 2023 Prix Versailles<\/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-5\"><\/span><strong>In News:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kempe Gowda International Airport (KIA) Bengaluru has received prestigious recognition at the 2023 Prix Versailles awards hosted by UNESCO.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"652\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-78-1024x652.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20385 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/652;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UNESCOs_Prix_Versailles_Overview\"><\/span><strong>UNESCO&#8217;s Prix Versailles Overview<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Annual_Recognition\"><\/span><strong>Annual<\/strong> <strong>Recognition<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Prix Versailles has been annually announced at UNESCO since 2015, acknowledging exceptional achievements in global architecture and design.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Celebrating_Excellence\"><\/span><strong>Celebrating Excellence<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>These awards specifically celebrate excellence in design, emphasizing intelligent sustainability as a cultural force.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>They recognize innovation, creativity, a reflection of local heritage, ecological efficiency, and the promotion of social interaction.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recognition_for_Kempe_Gowda_International_Airport_KIA_Bengaluru_at_Prix_Versailles_2023\"><\/span><strong>Recognition for Kempe Gowda International Airport (KIA) Bengaluru at Prix Versailles 2023<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Terminal 2 (T2) Honors<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>World&#8217;s Most Beautiful Airports<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<ul><li>T2 at KIA earned recognition as one of the &#8216;World&#8217;s most beautiful airports.&#8217;\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>World Special Prize for Interior 2023<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>T2 was honoured with the prestigious &#8216;World special prize for an interior 2023.&#8217;\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Key Features of KIA&#8217;s Terminal 2 (T2)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Terminal in a Garden<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Foundational Pillars:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>T2, also known as the Terminal in a Garden, is built on four pillars \u2014 technological leadership, environmental and ecological stewardship, and a celebration of Karnataka\u2019s rich heritage and culture.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Green Certifications:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<ul><li>T2 boasts the IGBC platinum certification from the Indian Green Building Council and is recognized as the world&#8217;s largest terminal pre-certified with a platinum LEED rating by the US Green Building Council, highlighting its commitment to sustainable design.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/india-news\/unesco-recognises-kempegowda-t2-as-one-of-world-s-most-beautiful-airports-123122100395_1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>BS<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_OSIRIS-APEX\"><\/span><strong>The OSIRIS-APEX<\/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-6\"><\/span><strong>In News:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The spacecraft OSIRIS-REx, renowned for delivering asteroid samples from Bennu, has embarked on an unprecedented new mission. NASA has officially renamed it OSIRIS-APEX.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-52.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20386 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-52.png 1024w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-52-585x329.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_OSIRIS-APEX_Mission\"><\/span><strong>About OSIRIS-APEX Mission<\/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=\"Studying_Apophis_Close_Encounter\"><\/span><strong>Studying Apophis&#8217; Close Encounter<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The OSIRIS-APEX mission is dedicated to studying the physical changes that asteroid Apophis will undergo during its rare close encounter with Earth in April 2029.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unprecedented_Proximity\"><\/span><strong>Unprecedented Proximity<\/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=\"Close_Approach\"><\/span><strong>Close Approach:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Apophis is expected to come within 20,000 miles (32,000 kilometres) of Earth&#8217;s surface in 2029, closer than our highest-altitude satellites.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gravitational_Effects\"><\/span><strong>Gravitational Effects:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The mission aims to observe changes induced by Earth&#8217;s gravitational pull during Apophis&#8217; flyby, including alterations in its orbit, rotation speed, and surface features such as quakes or landslides.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spacecraft_Descent\"><\/span><strong>Spacecraft Descent<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The OSIRIS-APEX spacecraft is designed to descend toward the surface of Apophis, providing a unique perspective for comprehensive observations.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Apophis_Facts\"><\/span><strong>Key Apophis Facts<\/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=\"Discovery_and_Composition\"><\/span><strong>Discovery and Composition<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discovery_Date\"><\/span><strong>Discovery Date:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Apophis was discovered on June 19, 2004.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Composition\"><\/span><strong>Composition:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is categorized as a stony &#8220;S-type&#8221; asteroid, composed of silicate material, and a mix of metallic nickel and iron.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solar_System_Relic\"><\/span><strong>Solar System Relic:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Originating from the early formation of our solar system about 4.6 billion years ago, Apophis is a relic from the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Orbital_Evolution\"><\/span><strong>Orbital Evolution<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Altered_Orbit\"><\/span><strong>Altered Orbit<\/strong>:\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Over millions of years, Apophis&#8217; orbit was influenced by large planets like Jupiter, bringing it closer to the Sun and classifying it as a near-Earth asteroid rather than a main-belt asteroid.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/science\/story\/nasa-renames-mission-going-to-asteroid-apophis-after-returning-rocks-from-bennu-2480198-2023-12-25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>IT<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Similipal_Tiger_Reserve_STR\"><\/span><strong>Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR)<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>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>During routine patrolling in the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, forest department personnel apprehended four poachers and two timber smugglers\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"391\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-53.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20387 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 512px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 512\/391;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Similipal_Tiger_Reserve_STR_Overview\"><\/span><strong>Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) Overview<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geographical_Location\"><\/span><strong>Geographical Location<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Situated in the northernmost part of Odisha, Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) is located within the Mayurbhanj District.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conservation_Heritage\"><\/span><strong>Conservation Heritage<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Tiger Reserve Declaration:<\/strong> Designated as a &#8216;Tiger Reserve&#8217; in 1956.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Project Tiger Inclusion:<\/strong> Under the national conservation program &#8216;Project Tiger&#8217; since 1973.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geographical_Features\"><\/span><strong>Geographical Features<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Topography\"><\/span><strong>Topography:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Surrounded by high plateaus and hills, featuring the highest peaks of Khairiburu and Meghashini at 1515m above mean sea level.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UNESCO_Recognition\"><\/span><strong>UNESCO Recognition:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In 2009, STR, along with a &#8216;transitional area&#8217; of 2250 sq. km, became part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves by UNESCO.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Landform_Description\"><\/span><strong>Landform Description<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Undulating_Terrain\"><\/span><strong>Undulating Terrain:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>&nbsp;Predominantly undulating and hilly, with open grasslands and wooded areas.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plateau_Formation\"><\/span><strong>Plateau Formation:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The inclined plateau rises abruptly from low coastal plains, facing the Bay of Bengal and merging northwards with Chhota Nagpur.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water_Sources\"><\/span><strong>Water Sources:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Abundant water sources, with perennial rivers like Budhabalanga, Salandi, and tributaries of the Baitarani River flowing from the Reserve.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vegetation_and_Biodiversity\"><\/span><strong>Vegetation and Biodiversity<\/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=\"Floral_Diversity\"><\/span><strong>Floral Diversity<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Varied Habitats:<\/strong> Mix of different forest types and habitats, with Northern tropical moist deciduous dominating some semi-evergreen patches.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Unique Feature:<\/strong> Home to melanistic tigers, making it the only landscape in the world with such a population.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultural_and_Tribal_Presence\"><\/span><strong>Cultural and Tribal Presence<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Tribal Communities:<\/strong> Inhabited by various tribes, including Kolha, Santhala, Bhumija, Bhatudi, Gondas, Khadia, Mankadia, and Sahara.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Floral_Abundance\"><\/span><strong>Floral Abundance<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Rich Flora:<\/strong> Boasting 1078 plant species, including 94 orchid species.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Dominant Tree Species<\/strong>: Sal is the prevalent tree species in the reserve.&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\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Wildlife Variety:<\/strong> Home to diverse fauna, including Leopard, Gaur, Elephant, Langur, Barking and Spotted Deer, Sloth Bear, Mongoose, Flying Squirrel, Porcupine, Turtle, Monitor Lizard, Python, Sambar, Pangolin, and more.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/4-poachers-2-timber-smugglers-arrested-in-similipal-tiger-reserve\/1898959\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>TP<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mission_Karmayogi\"><\/span><strong>Mission Karmayogi<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag:<\/strong> GS-2 Governance\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>To mark Good Governance Day, the Union Minister of Personnel, Public Grievances &amp; Pensions unveiled the Expanded Edition of Mission Karmayogi during an event in New Delhi.\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-79-1024x675.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20388 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=\"Mission_Karmayogi_Overview\"><\/span><strong>Mission Karmayogi Overview<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Programme_for_Civil_Services_Capacity_Building\"><\/span><strong>National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mission Karmayogi, under the National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB), strives to equip Civil Servants for the future by fostering creativity, innovation, and transparency through the integration of technology.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foundational_Objective\"><\/span><strong>Foundational Objective<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Core Purpose<\/strong>: To lay a robust foundation for civil servants across the country.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Learning Focus<\/strong>: Emphasizes both &#8216;on-site learning&#8217; and &#8220;off-site learning&#8221; for a comprehensive training approach.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Government_Approval\"><\/span><strong>Government Approval<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>On September 2, 2020, the Government sanctioned the NPCSCB, encompassing six key pillars:\u00a0\u00a0<ul><li>Policy Framework\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Institutional Framework\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Competency Framework\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Digital Learning Framework (iGOT-Karmayogi)\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The electronic Human Resource Management System (e-HRMS)\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The Monitoring and Evaluation Framework.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inclusivity\"><\/span><strong>Inclusivity<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Coverage:<\/strong> Encompasses all civil servants, including contractual employees, across various ministries, departments, organizations, and agencies of the Union Government.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Features_of_iGOT_Karmayogi_Platform\"><\/span><strong>Key Features of iGOT Karmayogi Platform<\/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=\"My_iGOT\"><\/span><strong>My iGOT<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Targeted_Training\"><\/span><strong>Targeted Training<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Delivers specific training courses on the home page of individual officers, addressing their unique capacity-building needs identified in the Capacity-Building Plan for their Ministries\/Departments.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blended_Programs\"><\/span><strong>Blended Programs<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Equitable Access:<\/strong> Facilitates fair access to training methodologies at all levels, integrating traditional in-person classroom courses with online learning components.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Flexibility:<\/strong> Enables officers and faculty to combine the flexibility of online courses with the invaluable benefits of face-to-face classroom interactions.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Curated_Programs\"><\/span><strong>Curated Programs<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Diverse Learning:<\/strong> Tailored to cater to the varied learning needs of Ministries\/Departments and Training Institutions.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Programmatic Approach:<\/strong> Allows Course Providers to curate relevant content, resources, and assessments from the iGOT repository, offering a customized learning journey.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1990266\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"South_China_Sea\"><\/span><strong>South China Sea<\/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-9\"><\/span><strong>In News:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>China issued a warning about the debris of a rocket, stating that remnants from the sixth launch of its most potent launch vehicle would impact an area within the South China Sea.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-54.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20389 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-54.png 900w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-54-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-54-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-54-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-54-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-54-120x120.png 120w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 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Vietnam.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Southern Boundary<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<ul><li>Marked by a seabed rise between Sumatra and Borneo.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Northern Boundary<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<ul><li>Extends from the northernmost point of Taiwan to the coast of Fujian province, China, in the Taiwan Strait.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Connection<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<ul><li>Linked to the East China Sea via the Taiwan Strait and the Philippine Sea through the Luzon Strait, collectively forming the China Sea.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Archipelagos_and_Climate\"><\/span><strong>Archipelagos and Climate<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Key Islands:<\/strong> Home to major archipelagos, including the Paracel Islands (controlled by China) and the Spratly Islands.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> Characterized by a tropical climate heavily influenced by monsoons.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trade_Significance\"><\/span><strong>Trade Significance<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Sea Lane Importance:<\/strong> Second most utilized sea lane globally.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Trade Route:<\/strong> A vital trade route facilitating the transportation of crude oil from the Persian Gulf and Africa, passing through the Strait of Malacca to reach destinations such as Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Ports\"><\/span><strong>Major Ports<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Strategic Ports:<\/strong> Hong Kong, Singapore, and Kaohsiung in southern Taiwan.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/asia-pacific\/china-warns-rocket-remnants-hit-south-china-sea-maritime-safety-authority-2023-12-26\/\" 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=\"X-ray_Bursts\"><\/span><strong>X-ray Bursts<\/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>AstroSat, India&#8217;s first multi-wavelength space observatory, has detected brief 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class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"X-ray_Burst_Occurrence\"><\/span><strong>X-ray Burst Occurrence<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>X-ray bursts manifest in low-mass X-ray binary systems, featuring the orbital dance of a neutron star and a low-mass main sequence star.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The gravitational forces, especially from the neutron star, lead the companion star to overflow its Roche-lobe, channelling hydrogen into an accretion disk around the neutron star.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The extreme temperatures and pressures on the neutron star&#8217;s surface swiftly transform the hydrogen into helium.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Upon accumulating a critical mass of helium, an explosive ignition occurs, elevating the neutron star&#8217;s surface to several tens of millions of degrees and emitting an abrupt burst of X-rays.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The binary system then reverts to a quiescent state as the neutron star resumes building up its helium surface layer, resulting in recurrent X-ray bursts.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regular_Intervals_and_Cycle\"><\/span><strong>Regular Intervals and Cycle<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>These X-ray bursts typically follow a cyclical pattern, occurring at regular intervals separated by several hours or days.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Magnetars\"><\/span><strong>Understanding Magnetars<\/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=\"Distinctive_Features\"><\/span><strong>Distinctive Features<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Magnetars stand out as an extraordinary type of neutron star, distinguished by an exceptionally potent magnetic field.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>This magnetic field surpasses a normal neutron star&#8217;s strength by about 1,000 times and eclipses the Earth&#8217;s field by a trillion times.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Energy_Release_and_Cosmic_Significance\"><\/span><strong>Energy Release and Cosmic Significance<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Magnetars unleash colossal amounts of energy through flares, X-rays, and gamma-ray bursts, making them associated with extreme cosmic events.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Their capacity for energetic phenomena positions them as one of the most peculiar entities in the cosmos, rivalling even black holes.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Origin_of_Magnetic_Field\"><\/span><strong>Origin of Magnetic Field<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The origin of a magnetar&#8217;s intense magnetic field is linked to the interior of a neutron star.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>This interior, believed to consist of neutrons, quarks, and exotic states like Bose-Einstein Condensates, potentially transforms into a superconducting fluid, generating the powerful magnetic field observed in magnetars.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1990198\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_of_the_Day_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9COdisha_Laborers_Remarkable_Journey_Empowering_Migrant_Brothers_Through_Employment%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Case Study of the Day &#8211; &#8220;Odisha Laborer&#8217;s Remarkable Journey: Empowering Migrant Brothers Through Employment&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sisir Gouda&#8217;s journey from a migrant laborer to an entrepreneur supporting fellow workers has been one of resilience and determination. Originating from Balakrushnapur village near Berhampur, he ventured to Mumbai seeking opportunities in the textile industry. Starting as a laborer earning Rs 150 a month, he gradually gained expertise, eventually earning Rs 70,000 a month in a specialized textile role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During his Mumbai tenure, encountering numerous Odia workers facing challenges back home inspired Sisir to make a difference. Determined to create opportunities, he decided to establish a textile factory in his native village. Despite facing familial land disputes and land limitations, he constructed a factory shed and invested his savings when banks initially declined his loan request. Eventually, with local bank support, he founded Matexmate Textiles Pvt Ltd, employing 16 workers initially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sisir&#8217;s factory now produces 55,000 meters of cloth monthly, providing employment to locals. He aspires to expand, aiming to engage more workers if provided additional land and financing. He advocates for a textile cluster in Ganjam to skill and employ migrant workers. His remarkable journey showcases resilience and a commitment to supporting fellow workers in the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_are_daily_current_affairs\"><\/span>Q: What are daily current affairs? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Daily current affairs refer to the most recent and relevant events, developments, and news stories that are happening around the world on a day-to-day basis. These can encompass a wide range of topics, including politics, economics, science, technology, sports, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Why_is_it_important_to_stay_updated_with_daily_current_affairs\"><\/span>Q: Why is it important to stay updated with daily current affairs? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Staying updated with daily current affairs is crucial because it helps individuals make informed decisions in their personal and professional lives. It enables people to understand the world around them, stay aware of significant events, and engage in informed discussions about important issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Where_can_I_access_daily_current_affairs_information\"><\/span>Q: Where can I access daily current affairs information? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: There are various sources for daily current affairs, including newspapers, news websites, television news broadcasts, radio programs, and dedicated apps or newsletters. Social media platforms are also widely used to share and access current affairs information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_can_I_effectively_incorporate_daily_current_affairs_into_my_routine\"><\/span>Q: How can I effectively incorporate daily current affairs into my routine? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: To incorporate daily current affairs into your routine, consider setting aside specific times each day to read or watch news updates. You can also subscribe to newsletters or follow news apps to receive curated content. Engaging in discussions with peers or participating in online forums can further enhance your understanding of current events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_are_some_tips_for_critical_analysis_of_daily_current_affairs\"><\/span>Q: What are some tips for critical analysis of daily current affairs? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: When analyzing daily current affairs, it&#8217;s essential to cross-reference information from multiple sources to ensure accuracy. Additionally, consider the source&#8217;s credibility and bias, if any. 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