{"id":29481,"date":"2024-02-23T12:10:11","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T12:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=29481"},"modified":"2024-02-23T12:10:16","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T12:10:16","slug":"upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-february-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-february-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Current Affairs &#8211; 23rd February 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-current-affairs?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Current+Affairs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In today&#8217;s daily current affairs briefing for UPSC aspirants, we explore the latest developments that hold relevance for the upcoming civil services examination. Our focus today includes a critical analysis of recent policy changes, international affairs, and national developments, all of which play a pivotal role in shaping the socio-political and economic landscape of India. Stay informed and stay ahead in your UPSC preparations with our daily current affairs updates, as we provide you with concise, well-researched insights to help you connect the dots between contemporary events and the broader canvas of the civil services syllabus.\u00a0<\/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-69d5b2f37f83d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-february-2024\/#PAC_Report_Findings_on_Plastic_Pollution\" title=\"PAC Report Findings on Plastic Pollution\">PAC Report Findings on Plastic Pollution<\/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-23rd-february-2024\/#Measures_to_Curb_Plastic_Pollution\" title=\"Measures to Curb Plastic Pollution\">Measures to Curb Plastic Pollution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-february-2024\/#PAC_Report_Recommendations\" title=\"PAC Report Recommendations\">PAC Report Recommendations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-february-2024\/#Unauthorised_online_lending_apps_high_on_FSDC_scanner\" title=\"Unauthorised online lending apps high on FSDC scanner\">Unauthorised online lending apps high on FSDC scanner<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-february-2024\/#Financial_Stability_and_Development_Council_FSDC\" title=\"Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC)\">Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-february-2024\/#What_is_Digital_Lending\" title=\"What is Digital Lending?\">What is Digital Lending?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-february-2024\/#Unauthorised_online_lending_apps_high_on_FSDC_scanner-2\" title=\"Unauthorised online lending apps high on FSDC scanner\">Unauthorised online lending apps high on FSDC scanner<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-february-2024\/#NeSDA_Way_Forward_Report_2023\" title=\"NeSDA Way Forward Report 2023\">NeSDA Way Forward Report 2023<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-february-2024\/#Key_Highlights_of_the_NeSDA_Way_Forward_Report_2023\" title=\"Key Highlights of the NeSDA Way Forward Report 2023\">Key Highlights of the NeSDA Way Forward Report 2023<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-february-2024\/#National_e-Governance_Service_Delivery_Assessment_NeSDA\" title=\"National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment (NeSDA)\">National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment (NeSDA)<\/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-23rd-february-2024\/#Boosting_Indigenous_Fintech_Entities\" title=\"Boosting Indigenous Fintech Entities\">Boosting Indigenous Fintech Entities<\/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-23rd-february-2024\/#Key_Highlights_of_the_Report\" title=\"Key Highlights of the Report\">Key Highlights of the Report<\/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-23rd-february-2024\/#Challenges_Faced_by_Local_Fintech_Players\" title=\"Challenges Faced by Local Fintech Players\">Challenges Faced by Local Fintech Players<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-february-2024\/#Way_Forward\" title=\"Way Forward\">Way Forward<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-february-2024\/#Solar_Maximum\" title=\"Solar Maximum\">Solar Maximum<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-february-2024\/#Overview_of_Solar_Maximum\" title=\"Overview of Solar Maximum\">Overview of Solar Maximum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-february-2024\/#Visual_Characteristics_of_Solar_Maximum\" title=\"Visual Characteristics of Solar Maximum\">Visual Characteristics of Solar Maximum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-february-2024\/#Impacts_of_Solar_Maximum\" title=\"Impacts of Solar Maximum\">Impacts of Solar Maximum<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-february-2024\/#Green_Anaconda\" title=\"Green Anaconda\">Green Anaconda<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-february-2024\/#About_Green_Anaconda\" title=\"About Green Anaconda\">About Green Anaconda<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-february-2024\/#Sammakka_Saralamma_Jathara\" title=\"Sammakka Saralamma Jathara\">Sammakka Saralamma Jathara<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-february-2024\/#Medaram_Jathara_The_Worlds_Largest_Tribal_Religious_Congregation\" title=\"Medaram Jathara: The World&#8217;s Largest Tribal Religious Congregation\">Medaram Jathara: The World&#8217;s Largest Tribal Religious Congregation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-february-2024\/#Flood_Management_and_Border_Areas_Programme_FMBAP_Scheme\" title=\"Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP) Scheme\">Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP) Scheme<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-february-2024\/#Components_of_FMBAP\" title=\"Components of FMBAP\">Components of FMBAP<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-february-2024\/#Funding_Pattern\" title=\"Funding Pattern\">Funding Pattern<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-february-2024\/#Key_Feature\" title=\"Key Feature\">Key Feature<\/a><\/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-23rd-february-2024\/#Rashtriya_Udyamita_Vikas_Pariyojana\" title=\"Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana\">Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana<\/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-23rd-february-2024\/#Rashtriya_Udyamita_Vikas_Pariyojana_Overview\" title=\"Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana Overview\">Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana Overview<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-february-2024\/#Fair_and_Remunerative_Price\" title=\"Fair and Remunerative Price\">Fair and Remunerative Price<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-february-2024\/#Fair_and_Remunerative_Price_FRP_Overview\" title=\"Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) Overview\">Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) Overview<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-february-2024\/#Case_Study_of_the_DAY_%E2%80%93_MAHA_LAND_BANK_SYSTEM\" title=\"Case Study of the DAY &#8211; MAHA LAND BANK SYSTEM\">Case Study of the DAY &#8211; MAHA LAND BANK SYSTEM<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-february-2024\/#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-34\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-february-2024\/#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-35\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-february-2024\/#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-36\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-february-2024\/#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-37\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-february-2024\/#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-38\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-february-2024\/#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-39\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-february-2024\/#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-40\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-23rd-february-2024\/#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=\"Concerns_Raised_on_Plastic_Waste_Pollution\"><\/span><strong>Concerns Raised on Plastic Waste Pollution<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag:<\/strong> GS\u2013 2 GS \u2013 3 Government Policies &amp; Interventions, Environmental Pollution &amp; Degradation<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In News:<\/strong> A parliamentary committee expressed apprehensions regarding the inadequate management of plastic waste in the nation, referencing findings from a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/29uJv-bH3fH7ddMKHO9BUyHlnK56XyyTb0m8k7Rd5T20SgFRFHAYT1iQDqRUcgW5dJhtMi1IIjpU-hjmqHgtjS1swoSzOBQVnCMCodjeK94JLf0b7WR0-rpbZ5P_9ZGzQMk0Fsfg3lcL2eG0gKrx1g\" alt=\"Plastic Waste Pollution\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><figcaption><strong>Plastic Waste Pollution<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PAC_Report_Findings_on_Plastic_Pollution\"><\/span><strong>PAC Report Findings on Plastic Pollution<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Acknowledgment of Ministry&#8217;s Efforts<\/strong><ul><li>Recognizes the Ministry&#8217;s initiatives on plastic waste since May 2021.<\/li><li>Calls for more effective measures against plastic pollution hazards.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Increasing Plastic Waste Generation<\/strong><ul><li>Plastic waste generation surged from 15.9 lakh tonnes per annum in 2015-16 to 41.2 lakh TPA in 2020-21.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Unutilized Plastic Waste and Environmental Impact<\/strong><ul><li>50% (34.7 lakh TPA) of total plastic waste in 2019-20 remained unused.<\/li><li>Resulted in air, water, and soil pollution, impacting human health.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Data Gap and Inconsistencies<\/strong><ul><li>Identifies significant data gaps.<\/li><li>Notes inconsistencies in data shared by State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Importance of Finding Alternatives to Plastic<\/strong><ul><li>Emphasizes the need for a cost-effective alternative to plastic for effective elimination.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Measures_to_Curb_Plastic_Pollution\"><\/span><strong>Measures to Curb Plastic Pollution<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Global Level Initiatives<\/strong><ul><li>124 countries sign resolution for a binding agreement to end plastic pollution.<\/li><li>United Nations Economic and Social Commission&#8217;s &#8220;Closing the loop&#8221; project.<\/li><li>Global Tourism Plastics initiative committing to reduce plastic pollution by 2025.<\/li><li>EU Directive on Single-Use Plastics effective since July 2021.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Indian Government&#8217;s Measures<\/strong><ul><li>Ban on hard-to-collect\/recycle Single-Use Plastics (SUP).<\/li><li>Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2022, introducing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) guidelines.<\/li><li>Emphasis on local bodies&#8217; responsibility for plastic waste management.<\/li><li>Initiatives like National Dashboard, India Plastics Pact, Project REPLAN, and National Green Tribunal (NGT).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PAC_Report_Recommendations\"><\/span><strong>PAC Report Recommendations<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Reliable Data Assessment<\/strong><ul><li>Urges a reliable assessment of plastic waste generation.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Mandatory Reporting on National Dashboard<\/strong><ul><li>Recommends mandatory online reporting of data on the national dashboard.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Urgent and Effective Enforcement Measures<\/strong><ul><li>Calls for immediate steps, awareness campaigns, R&amp;D funding for alternatives, accountability of implementing agencies, and promoting recycled plastic content.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Vigilance over Industrial Practices<\/strong><ul><li>Stresses close monitoring of industries to ensure genuine efforts in collection and recycling.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Bottom-Up Approach<\/strong><ul><li>Advocates a bottom-up approach with a plastic waste recycling unit in every block.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Encouraging Industry Participation<\/strong><ul><li>Recommends incentivizing industries to set up local recycling units and collaborate with waste pickers for effective waste management.<\/li><\/ul><\/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><br><br><strong>Prelims (2019)<\/strong><br><strong>Q. \u00a0In India, \u2018extend producer responsibility\u2019 was introduced as an important feature in which of the following?<\/strong><br><strong>(a)<\/strong>\u00a0The Bio-medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998<br><strong>(b)<\/strong>\u00a0The Recycled Plastic (Manufacturing and Usage) Rules, 1999<br><strong>(c)<\/strong>\u00a0The e-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011<br><strong>(d)<\/strong>\u00a0The Food Safety and Standard Regulations, 2011<br><strong>Ans: (c)<\/strong><br><br><strong>Prelims (2018)<\/strong><br><strong>Q.2 How is the National Green Tribunal (NGT) different from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)?<\/strong><br>1. The NGT has been established by an Act whereas the CPCB has been created by an executive order of the Government.<br>2. The NGT provides environmental justice and helps reduce the burden of litigation in the higher courts whereas the CPCB promotes cleanliness of streams and wells, and aims to improve the quality of air in the country.<br><strong>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/strong><br><strong>(a)<\/strong>\u00a01 only<br><strong>(b)<\/strong>\u00a02 only<br><strong>(c)<\/strong>\u00a0Both 1 and 2<br><strong>(d)<\/strong>\u00a0Neither 1 nor 2<br><strong>Ans: (b)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/india\/pollution-watchdog-faces-ire-of-parliamentary-panel-over-plastic-waste\/articleshow\/107708240.cms\"><strong>TOI<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unauthorised_online_lending_apps_high_on_FSDC_scanner\"><\/span><strong>Unauthorised online lending apps high on FSDC scanner<\/strong><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<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In News:<\/strong> During the 28th meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC), the Finance Minister directed financial sector regulators to implement additional measures to prevent the proliferation of unauthorized lending facilitated by online applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Financial_Stability_and_Development_Council_FSDC\"><\/span><strong>Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>About<\/strong><ul><li>An apex-level body established by the Government of India in 2010.<\/li><li>Operates under the Financial Stability Division of the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Background<\/strong><ul><li>Formed in response to the global financial crisis of 2008.<\/li><li>Suggested by the Raghuram Rajan Committee in 2008 to address macro-prudential and financial irregularities in India&#8217;s financial system.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Composition<\/strong><ul><li><strong>Chairperson:<\/strong> Union Finance Minister of India.<\/li><li><strong>Members:<\/strong> Various key officials, including the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and heads of regulatory bodies.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Responsibilities<\/strong><ul><li>Concerns raised about potential jeopardy to the autonomy of sectoral regulators, especially when led by the Union Finance Minister.<\/li><li>Emphasis on safeguarding the autonomy of sectoral regulators and creating functional guidelines to address this issue.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Digital_Lending\"><\/span><strong>What is Digital Lending?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Definition<\/strong><ul><li>The process of availing credit online using technology in various stages, including customer acquisition, credit assessment, loan approval, disbursement, and recovery.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Need for Regulation<\/strong><ul><li>India has witnessed a surge in illegal digital lending apps, especially targeting low-income individuals.<\/li><li>These apps, offering small loans with high-interest rates, have led to issues such as harassment by recovery agents and breaches of privacy.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unauthorised_online_lending_apps_high_on_FSDC_scanner-2\"><\/span><strong>Unauthorised online lending apps high on FSDC scanner<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) discussed concerns about unauthorised online lending apps.<\/li><li>The council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, urged regulators to take measures to curb the spread of unauthorised lending through online apps.<\/li><li>Emphasized maintaining vigilance and proactively detecting emerging financial stability risks in the domestic and global macro-financial situation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/Industry\/unauthorised-online-lending-apps-high-on-fsdc-scanner\/article67871610.ece\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NeSDA_Way_Forward_Report_2023\"><\/span><strong>NeSDA Way Forward Report 2023<\/strong><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 E-Governance<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In News:<\/strong> The &#8216;Annual NeSDA Way Forward Report 2023&#8217; by DARPG reveals Jammu &amp; Kashmir&#8217;s dominance with 1,117 e-services on the NeSDA Way Forward Dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Highlights_of_the_NeSDA_Way_Forward_Report_2023\"><\/span><strong>Key Highlights of the NeSDA Way Forward Report 2023<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Total Mapped E-Services<\/strong><ul><li>As of December 2023, the NeSDA Way Forward Dashboard reflects 16,487 mapped e-Services, showcasing extensive digital service delivery.<\/li><li>Jammu &amp; Kashmir leads with 1,117 e-services, followed by Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, and Kerala.<\/li><li>Lower-ranking states include Lakshadweep, Ladakh, Sikkim, and Nagaland.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Major Highlights<\/strong><ul><li>Jammu and Kashmir lead in providing the highest number of e-services (1,117) across states\/UTs.<\/li><li>Local Governance &amp; Utility Services sector tops in the provision of e-services.<\/li><li>Tourism sector achieves the highest saturation for mandatory e-services in 23 out of 36 States\/UTs.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Mandatory Service<\/strong><ul><li>Saturation of mandatory e-services rises from 48% in NeSDA 2019 to 76% in NeSDA Way Forward (2023).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Challenges in e-Service Delivery<\/strong><ul><li>Disparities among states highlight challenges, with Manipur facing obstacles, emphasizing the need for concerted efforts in digital governance.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_e-Governance_Service_Delivery_Assessment_NeSDA\"><\/span><strong>National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment (NeSDA)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>About<\/strong><ul><li>Formulated by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) for benchmarking e-service delivery.<\/li><li>Encompasses seven sectors: Local Governance, Social Welfare, Finance, Labour &amp; Employment, Education, Environment, and Tourism.<\/li><li>Released by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Categorisation of Portal<\/strong><ul><li>Divided into two categories: States\/Union Territories\/Central Ministry portal and State\/Union Territory\/Central Ministry Services Portals.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Parameters<\/strong><ul><li>Assessment based on four main parameters: Accessibility, Content Availability, Ease of Use, and Information Security (with an additional three for Central Ministry Services Portals).<\/li><\/ul><\/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><br><br><strong>Prelims (2018)<\/strong><br><strong>Q. Which of the following is\/are the aim\/aims of \u201cDigital India\u201d Plan of the Government of India?\u00a0<\/strong><br>1. Formation of India\u2019s own Internet companies like China did.<br>2. Establish a policy framework to encourage overseas multinational corporations that collect Big Data to build their large data centers within our national geographical boundaries.<br>3. Connect many of our villages to the Internet and bring Wi-Fi to many of our schools, public places and major tourist centers.<br><strong>Select the correct answer using the code given below:<\/strong><br><strong>(a)<\/strong>\u00a01 and 2 only<br><strong>(b)<\/strong>\u00a03 only<br><strong>(c)<\/strong>\u00a02 and 3 only<br><strong>(d)<\/strong>\u00a01, 2 and 3<br><strong>Ans: (b)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/government.economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/digital-india\/nesda-way-forward-darpg-coordinates-digital-collaboration-between-manipur-jk\/107866684\">ET<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boosting_Indigenous_Fintech_Entities\"><\/span><strong>Boosting Indigenous Fintech Entities<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag:<\/strong> GS \u2013 3 Capital Market, IT &amp; Computers, Cyber Security, Agricultural Marketing<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In News:<\/strong> In a recent report to Parliament, the Standing Committee on Communications raised concerns about the dominance of foreign fintech apps in India&#8217;s digital payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Highlights_of_the_Report\"><\/span><strong>Key Highlights of the Report<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Emphasis on Effective Regulation<\/strong><ul><li>The Committee underscores the need for effective regulation of digital payment apps due to the increasing use of digital platforms for payments in India.<\/li><li>Suggests that regulatory bodies like RBI and NPCI are better positioned to regulate local apps compared to foreign counterparts.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Dominance of Foreign-Owned Fintech Companies<\/strong><ul><li>Foreign-owned fintech companies like PhonePe and Google Pay hold substantial market shares in India.<\/li><li>Market share ranking: PhonePe (46.91%) &gt; Google Pay (36.39%) &gt; BHIM UPI (0.22%) (as of Oct-Nov 2023).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>NPCI&#8217;s Volume Cap Regulation<\/strong><ul><li>Aligns with NPCI&#8217;s 30% volume cap on UPI transactions by individual third-party apps.<\/li><li>Phased compliance period for apps exceeding the cap (Dec 2022-Dec 2024).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Fraud Concerns<\/strong><ul><li>Highlights concerns about fintech platforms being exploited for money laundering.<\/li><li>Addresses fraud-to-sales ratio and percentage of users affected by UPI frauds.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenges_Faced_by_Local_Fintech_Players\"><\/span><strong>Challenges Faced by Local Fintech Players<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Fierce Competition<\/strong><ul><li>Intense competition in the Indian fintech space with local and foreign players.<\/li><li>Global fintech giants with brand recognition pose challenges for local players.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Regulatory Hurdles<\/strong><ul><li>Evolving regulatory landscape poses challenges for local players in compliance.<\/li><li>Data privacy and security concerns require investments in robust measures.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Financial Constraints<\/strong><ul><li>Limited funding access for local players compared to global counterparts.<\/li><li>Minimal transaction fees for instant payments impact revenue generation.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Technological Limitations<\/strong><ul><li>Rapid global technological advancements challenge local players.<\/li><li>Lack of access to advanced infrastructure hinders inclusivity.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Customer Trust and Behaviour<\/strong><ul><li>Establishing trust, especially in rural areas, requires addressing digital literacy and security concerns.<\/li><li>User education and transparent practices are crucial.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Way_Forward\"><\/span><strong>Way Forward<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Local and Foreign Fintech Players<\/strong><ul><li>Advocates for a balanced mix to serve diverse areas like payments, lending, wealth management, and insurance.<\/li><li>Emphasizes the importance of balancing the interests of the Indian ecosystem.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Enhanced Regulatory Engagement<\/strong><ul><li>Calls for active engagement with regulatory bodies for compliance and accountability.<\/li><li>Collaboration to foster a conducive regulatory environment for innovation.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>User Experience<\/strong><ul><li>Recommends user-friendly interfaces catering to varying digital literacy levels, especially in rural areas.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Access to Funding<\/strong><ul><li>Encourages initiatives for easier funding access, such as venture capital investments or government grants.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Customer Trust<\/strong><ul><li>Highlights the need for education, transparent communication, and robust security measures to build trust.<\/li><\/ul><\/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><br><br><strong>Prelims (2010)<\/strong><br><strong>Q.<\/strong> \u00a0<strong>With reference to India, consider the following:\u00a0<\/strong><br>1. Nationalisation of Banks<br>2. Formation of Regional Rural Banks<br>3. Adoption of village by Bank Branches<br>Which of the above can be considered as steps taken to achieve the \u201cfinancial inclusion\u201d in India?<br><strong>(a)<\/strong>\u00a01 and 2 only<br><strong>(b)<\/strong>\u00a02 and 3 only<br><strong>(c)<\/strong>\u00a03 only<br><strong>(d)<\/strong>\u00a01, 2 and 3<br><strong>Ans: (d)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/Industry\/what-did-the-parliamentary-committee-recommend-with-respect-to-local-fintech-players-explained\/article67864664.ece\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solar_Maximum\"><\/span><strong>Solar Maximum<\/strong><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.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In News:<\/strong> A recent visualization by the European Space Agency (ESA) depicts increasing activity on the sun&#8217;s surface as it approaches the solar maximum anticipated for this year.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/SwWWCLJgpXhcHBFEKAneWmfKWL0uYByRcJio7EI-mrULVI2fYvO0lyhzr1KLWqx00FHuV3iANrg5BKqSX1H3CDIgqgzMuMlcK5NkA40WQiE-b8QkJ_ZCLWYn5arL3p4dLA_E4z7JI40-JPZBPSagkw\" alt=\"Solar Maximum\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><figcaption><strong>Solar Maximum<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_Solar_Maximum\"><\/span><strong>Overview of Solar Maximum<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The sun, a massive sphere of hot, electrically-charged gas, undergoes a natural solar cycle approximately every 11 years.<\/li><li>This cycle involves the movement of charged gas, generating a powerful magnetic field around the sun.<\/li><li>The magnetic field winds up over the 11-year period until it becomes dense enough to cause a flip in the hemispheres \u2013 the north becoming the south and vice versa.<\/li><li>The midpoint of this cycle, marked by the hemisphere flip, is known as the Solar Maximum.<\/li><li>During the Solar Maximum, there is a notable increase in the number of sunspots observable on the sun&#8217;s surface.<\/li><li>In contrast, the Solar Minimum, marking the cycle&#8217;s beginning and end, features fewer sunspots.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visual_Characteristics_of_Solar_Maximum\"><\/span><strong>Visual Characteristics of Solar Maximum<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>As the sun approaches the solar maximum, observable phenomena include brilliant explosions, dark sunspots, loops of plasma, and swirls of super-hot gas.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impacts_of_Solar_Maximum\"><\/span><strong>Impacts of Solar Maximum<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The heightened solar activity during the Solar Maximum can lead to extreme space weather events such as solar flares and eruptions.<\/li><li>These events have the potential to disrupt radio communications and the power grid.<\/li><li>Astronauts may face serious health consequences due to increased solar radiation during this phase.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/sun-surface-solar-maximum-approaches-photo\">SPACE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Green_Anaconda\"><\/span><strong>Green Anaconda<\/strong><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 Ecology and Environment<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In News:<\/strong> A National Geographic expedition in the Amazon rainforest has identified the world\u2019s largest snake as two separate species: the southern green anaconda and the newly-recognized northern green anaconda, named Eunectes akayima.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/XEITDqUXFXv9BA_PWgF8vhYQ2_3jU8ROPx4ID2vUIBpb7miZ12igKmPiq8sFbuJ6-naCMyD02itDHTLOuQV0f6bBdtwBSCHs8VVu3ozPTqgD8yLqWGSFnvLWWKiCqa8bn0JhbNeRKAtv5sCdrQFALA\" alt=\"Green Anaconda\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><figcaption><strong>Green Anaconda<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Green_Anaconda\"><\/span><strong>About Green Anaconda<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Size and Weight<\/strong><ul><li>The green anaconda holds the title of the largest snake globally, considering both length and weight.<\/li><li>It can achieve lengths of up to 30 feet (9 meters) and weigh an impressive 227 kilograms.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Species and Distribution<\/strong><ul><li>There are two species of green anaconda: the southern green anaconda and the northern green anaconda.<\/li><li>Indigenous to South America, they are found east of the Andes and inhabit countries like Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, Brazil, Trinidad, and northern Paraguay.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Habitat<\/strong><ul><li>Green anacondas primarily dwell in tropical rainforests.<\/li><li>They exhibit a preference for shallow, slow-moving waters, including streams, rivers, and flooded grasslands.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Constrictor Behavior<\/strong><ul><li>As constrictors, green anacondas lack venom and rely on constriction to subdue their prey.<\/li><li>They coil their bodies around the prey, applying pressure until it ceases to breathe.<\/li><li>The snake then opens its jaws widely to swallow the prey whole.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Adaptations to Aquatic Life<\/strong><ul><li>Well-suited for aquatic life, green anacondas have eyes and nostrils positioned on the top of their heads, aiding in swimming and breathing.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Physical Appearance<\/strong><ul><li>These anacondas display an olive-green hue with dark oval spots along their spines and similar spots featuring yellow centers along their sides.<\/li><li>This coloration provides effective camouflage in the lush, watery surroundings.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Conservation Status<\/strong><ul><li>According to the IUCN Red List, the green anaconda is categorized as &#8220;Least Concern.&#8221;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timesnownews.com\/viral\/northern-green-anaconda-species-discovered-amazon-article-107871745\">TN<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sammakka_Saralamma_Jathara\"><\/span><strong>Sammakka Saralamma Jathara<\/strong><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 Art and Culture<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>In News:<\/strong> The Prime Minister of India recently conveyed his greetings at the commencement of the Medaram Jathara, the largest tribal festival also known as Sammakka Saralamma Jathara.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"393.24960947036743\" height=\"295\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/KkBEQjxH7grjWOv294p0NQPaBM80-s-tFSUEIkkdq2sAGXc5FGNl1IMe9qLtel3rXZ2YEtwZ21Jl0gf82PVwkaSY0Uidb4mkWkPr1huGSkB3j2OKj3LTJO759kaPour6_rM6jOUw5opnuxOVrlekFw\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 393px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 393\/295;\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medaram_Jathara_The_Worlds_Largest_Tribal_Religious_Congregation\"><\/span><strong>Medaram Jathara: The World&#8217;s Largest Tribal Religious Congregation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Held in Medaram, a remote area in the Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary, Telangana.<\/li><li><strong>Frequency:<\/strong> Biennial celebration over four days in the month of &#8216;Magha&#8217; (February) on the full moon day.<\/li><li><strong>Scale:<\/strong> Attracts approximately 10 million people, primarily celebrated by the Koya tribe.<\/li><li><strong>Festival Nature:<\/strong> Commemorates the bravery of tribal goddesses Sammakka and Saralamma, who fought against injustice.<\/li><li><strong>Cultural Influence:<\/strong> Devoid of Vedic or Brahmanic influence, emphasizing tribal traditions.<\/li><li><strong>Folklore:<\/strong> Tells the story of Sammakka, raised amidst tigers, who later became a tribal chief and her family&#8217;s heroic saga.<\/li><li><strong>Rituals:<\/strong> During the Jathara, devotees offer bangaram (gold) in the form of jaggery equal to their weight to the goddesses.<\/li><li><strong>Holy Baths:<\/strong> People take holy baths in the Jampanna Vagu, a stream named after tribal warrior Jampanna, symbolizing his sacrifice in battle against the Kakatiya Army.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2007563\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flood_Management_and_Border_Areas_Programme_FMBAP_Scheme\"><\/span><strong>Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP) Scheme<\/strong><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 Disaster Management<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In News:<\/strong> The Union Cabinet has greenlit the extension of the centrally sponsored &#8220;Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP)&#8221; scheme proposed by the Department of Water Resources. The approval spans from 2021-22 to 2025-26.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Components_of_FMBAP\"><\/span><strong>Components of FMBAP<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Flood Management Programme (FMP)<\/strong><ul><li>Targets flood control, anti-erosion, drainage development, and anti-sea erosion projects.<\/li><li>Funding distribution based on state categorization: 90% (Centre) &#8211; 10% (State) for Special Category States, 60% (Centre) &#8211; 40% (State) for General\/Non-Special Category States.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>River Management and Border Areas (RMBA)<\/strong><ul><li>Receives 100% central assistance.<\/li><li>Focuses on flood control, anti-erosion works, and protection of security installations on border rivers.<\/li><li>Encourages joint water projects with neighboring countries.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Funding_Pattern\"><\/span><strong>Funding Pattern<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Special Category States<\/strong><ul><li>90% (Centre) &#8211; 10% (State) for FMP.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>General\/Non-Special Category States<\/strong><ul><li>60% (Centre) &#8211; 40% (State) for FMP.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Feature\"><\/span><strong>Key Feature<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Encourages the implementation of flood-plain zoning as an effective flood management measure.<\/li><li>Flood-plain zoning designates flood-prone areas, guiding permissible developments to minimize flood-related damage.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2007873\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rashtriya_Udyamita_Vikas_Pariyojana\"><\/span><strong>Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana<\/strong><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<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In News:<\/strong> The Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana was recently inaugurated in Sambalpur, Odisha, by the Union Minister of Education and Skill Development &amp; Entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rashtriya_Udyamita_Vikas_Pariyojana_Overview\"><\/span><strong>Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana Overview<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Tailored for PM SVANidhi Beneficiaries<\/strong><ul><li>Specifically designed for those benefitting from the PM SVANidhi scheme.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Entrepreneurship Development Project<\/strong>&nbsp;<ul><li>A unique national initiative emphasizing the government&#8217;s commitment to fostering job providers.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Objective<\/strong><ul><li>Aims to provide comprehensive entrepreneurship training, focusing on creating job providers rather than job seekers.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Reskilling and Upskilling<\/strong><ul><li>Focuses on enhancing competitiveness and adaptability in the face of disruptive technology through reskilling and upskilling.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>22-Week Training Program<\/strong>&nbsp;<ul><li>Offers an extensive 22-week training program combining theoretical knowledge with practical exposure through experiential learning.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Modes of Training<\/strong>&nbsp;<ul><li>Conducted through offline, online, and hybrid modes to cater to diverse learning preferences.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Certificate Upon Completion<\/strong><ul><li>Participants receive certificates upon completion, adding credibility and value to the course.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Partnership with Flipkart<\/strong>&nbsp;<ul><li>The Government of India has collaborated with Flipkart to skill street vendors and small shopkeepers.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Pilot Program<\/strong><ul><li>A stipend will be provided to street vendors in ten major cities, accompanied by training to expand their businesses.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2007816\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fair_and_Remunerative_Price\"><\/span><strong>Fair and Remunerative Price<\/strong><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<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In News:<\/strong> Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs sanctioned a Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of \u20b9340 per quintal for sugarcane during the sugar season 2024-25, with a sugar recovery rate set at 10.25%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fair_and_Remunerative_Price_FRP_Overview\"><\/span><strong>Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) Overview<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> FRP is the government-declared price that mills must legally pay to farmers for procured sugarcane.<\/li><li><strong>Determining Authority:<\/strong> Fixed by the Union government (Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs) based on recommendations from the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).<\/li><li><strong>Regulation:<\/strong> Governed by the Sugarcane Control Order, 1966, mandating payment within 14 days of cane delivery.<\/li><li><strong>Payment Options:<\/strong> Mills can sign agreements with farmers for installment payments of FRP.<\/li><li><strong>Interest and Recovery:<\/strong> Delays in payment attract up to 15% annual interest. The sugar commissioner can recover unpaid FRP as revenue dues, attaching mill properties.<\/li><li><strong>Amended Provisions:<\/strong> Factors considered for FRP fixation include cost of production, return from alternative crops, trends in agricultural commodity prices, sugar availability, recovery rate, by-product realization, and reasonable margins for growers.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/centre-increases-fair-and-remunerative-price-of-sugarcane\/article67872352.ece\"><strong>TH<\/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_MAHA_LAND_BANK_SYSTEM\"><\/span>Case Study of the DAY &#8211; MAHA LAND BANK SYSTEM<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Aspirational District of Washim in Maharashtra has established a unique online repository called the Land Bank Portal, offering information on government land allocation for various purposes such as affordable housing, irrigation, industries, and more, aiming to bridge information gaps and serve citizen needs.<\/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. 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