{"id":35341,"date":"2024-03-21T11:57:06","date_gmt":"2024-03-21T11:57:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=35341"},"modified":"2024-03-21T11:57:08","modified_gmt":"2024-03-21T11:57:08","slug":"upsc-daily-current-affairs-21st-march-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-21st-march-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Current Affairs &#8211; 21st March 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-economy?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Blog+Economy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/17.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/17.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/17-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/17-585x137.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-69d46fdda52c7\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d46fdda52c7\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-21st-march-2024\/#Indias_Progress_in_Gender_Equality\" title=\"India\u2019s Progress in Gender Equality\">India\u2019s Progress in Gender Equality<\/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-21st-march-2024\/#Major_Issues_Related_to_Gender_Inequality_in_India\" title=\"Major Issues Related to Gender Inequality in India\">Major Issues Related to Gender Inequality in India<\/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-21st-march-2024\/#Indian_Government_Initiatives_to_Promote_Gender_Equality\" title=\"Indian Government Initiatives to Promote Gender Equality\">Indian Government Initiatives to Promote Gender Equality<\/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-21st-march-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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-21st-march-2024\/#S_R_Bommai_v_Union_of_India_Case\" title=\"S. R. Bommai v. Union of India Case\">S. R. Bommai v. Union of India Case<\/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-21st-march-2024\/#Background_of_S_R_Bommai_v_Union_of_India_Case\" title=\"Background of S. R. Bommai v. Union of India Case\">Background of S. R. Bommai v. Union of India Case<\/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-21st-march-2024\/#Supreme_Court_Judgment\" title=\"Supreme Court Judgment\">Supreme Court Judgment<\/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-21st-march-2024\/#Significance_of_SR_Bommai_v_Union_of_India_Case\" title=\"Significance of S.R. Bommai v. Union of India Case\">Significance of S.R. Bommai v. Union of India Case<\/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-21st-march-2024\/#Forced_Labor_35_Individuals_per_1000_Engaged_Says_ILO_Study\" title=\"Forced Labor: 3.5 Individuals per 1,000 Engaged, Says ILO Study\">Forced Labor: 3.5 Individuals per 1,000 Engaged, Says ILO Study<\/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-21st-march-2024\/#About_the_International_Labour_Organization_ILO\" title=\"About the International Labour Organization (ILO)\">About the International Labour Organization (ILO)<\/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-21st-march-2024\/#Objectives_of_the_ILO\" title=\"Objectives of the ILO\">Objectives of the ILO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-21st-march-2024\/#Functions_of_the_ILO\" title=\"Functions of the ILO\">Functions of the ILO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-21st-march-2024\/#Membership_of_the_ILO\" title=\"Membership of the ILO\">Membership of the ILO<\/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-21st-march-2024\/#Core_Conventions_of_the_ILO\" title=\"Core Conventions of the ILO\">Core Conventions of the ILO<\/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-21st-march-2024\/#News_Summary_on_Forced_Labour\" title=\"News Summary on Forced Labour\">News Summary on Forced Labour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-21st-march-2024\/#Forced_Labour_in_India\" title=\"Forced Labour in India\">Forced Labour in India<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-21st-march-2024\/#Defamation\" title=\"Defamation\">Defamation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-21st-march-2024\/#Definition_of_Defamation_under_Indian_Law\" title=\"Definition of Defamation under Indian Law\">Definition of Defamation under Indian Law<\/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-21st-march-2024\/#Supreme_Court_Verdicts_on_Defamation_and_Free_Speech\" title=\"Supreme Court Verdicts on Defamation and Free Speech\">Supreme Court Verdicts on Defamation and Free Speech<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-21st-march-2024\/#Recent_Case_and_SC_Ruling\" title=\"Recent Case and SC Ruling\">Recent Case and SC Ruling<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-21st-march-2024\/#The_International_Seabed_Authority\" title=\"The International Seabed Authority\">The International Seabed Authority<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-21st-march-2024\/#About_The_International_Seabed_Authority\" title=\"About The International Seabed Authority\">About The International Seabed Authority<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-21st-march-2024\/#Food_Safety_and_Standards_Authority_of_India_FSSAI\" title=\"Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)\">Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-21st-march-2024\/#About_Food_Safety_and_Standards_Authority_of_India_FSSAI\" title=\"About Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)\">About Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-21st-march-2024\/#The_Battle_of_Okinawa\" title=\"The Battle of Okinawa\">The Battle of Okinawa<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-21st-march-2024\/#About_The_Battle_of_Okinawa\" title=\"About The Battle of Okinawa\">About The Battle of Okinawa<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-21st-march-2024\/#Central_Plantation_Crops_Research_Institute\" title=\"Central Plantation Crops Research Institute\">Central Plantation Crops Research Institute<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-21st-march-2024\/#Overview_of_Central_Plantation_Crops_Research_Institute_CPCRI\" title=\"Overview of Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI)\">Overview of Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-21st-march-2024\/#European_Unions_Artificial_Intelligence_Act\" title=\"European Union\u2019s Artificial Intelligence Act\">European Union\u2019s Artificial Intelligence Act<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-21st-march-2024\/#Overview_of_the_European_Unions_Artificial_Intelligence_Act\" title=\"Overview of the European Union\u2019s Artificial Intelligence Act\">Overview of the European Union\u2019s Artificial Intelligence Act<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-21st-march-2024\/#International_Partnership_for_Hydrogen_and_Fuel_Cells\" title=\"International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells\">International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-21st-march-2024\/#About_International_Partnership_for_Hydrogen_and_Fuel_Cells_in_the_Economy_IPHE\" title=\"About International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (IPHE)\">About International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (IPHE)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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-21st-march-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-21st-march-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-21st-march-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-21st-march-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-21st-march-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-21st-march-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-21st-march-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-21st-march-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=\"Indias_Progress_in_Gender_Equality\"><\/span><strong>India\u2019s Progress in Gender Equality<\/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\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In News:<\/strong> The Gender Inequality Index (GII) for 2022 was recently unveiled by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as part of their Human Development Report for 2023-24.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Issues_Related_to_Gender_Inequality_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Major Issues Related to Gender Inequality in India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Gender-Based Violence:<\/strong> Women and girls in India encounter various forms of violence, including domestic abuse, sexual harassment, rape, dowry-related violence, and honor killings. These issues significantly contribute to gender inequality.<\/li><li><strong>Unequal Access to Education:<\/strong> Despite efforts to enhance education accessibility, disparities persist between boys and girls regarding enrollment, retention, and completion rates. Cultural norms, economic constraints, and safety concerns often impede girls&#8217; education.<\/li><li><strong>Invisible Labor:<\/strong> Women in India typically perform a substantial amount of unpaid care work, such as household chores, childcare, and eldercare. This labor is frequently overlooked and undervalued, leading to economic dependency and time poverty.<\/li><li><strong>Gender Wage Gap:<\/strong> Women in India generally earn less than men for similar work, reflecting a notable gender wage gap across various sectors and employment levels.<\/li><li><strong>Child Marriage:<\/strong> Child marriage disproportionately affects girls, depriving them of educational and economic opportunities and exposing them to health risks. While its prevalence has decreased, certain states still exhibit higher rates than the national average.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indian_Government_Initiatives_to_Promote_Gender_Equality\"><\/span><strong>Indian Government Initiatives to Promote Gender Equality<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP):<\/strong> Ensures the protection, survival, and education of the girl child.<\/li><li><strong>Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK):<\/strong> Aims to empower rural women through skill development and employment opportunities.<\/li><li><strong>National Creche Scheme:<\/strong> Offers safe environments for children, enabling women to pursue employment.<\/li><li><strong>Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandna Yojna:<\/strong> Provides maternity benefits to pregnant and lactating mothers.<\/li><li><strong>Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana:<\/strong> Ensures housing under women&#8217;s names.<\/li><li><strong>Sukanya Samriddhi Yojna (SSY):<\/strong> Economically empowers girls through bank accounts.<\/li><li><strong>Gender Budget:<\/strong> Allocates funds towards programs\/schemes dedicated to women.<\/li><li><strong>Nirbhaya Fund Framework:<\/strong> Provides a corpus fund for initiatives enhancing women&#8217;s safety.<\/li><li><strong>One Stop Centres (OSCs):<\/strong> Offer integrated services for women victims of violence.<\/li><li><strong>Constitutional Amendment:<\/strong> Reserves one-third of seats for women in legislative bodies.<\/li><li><strong>Vigyan Jyoti Programme:<\/strong> Encourages girls to pursue STEM education and careers.<\/li><li>Other Initiatives: Stand-Up India, Mahila e-Haat, ESSDP, and PMMY promote women entrepreneurs.<\/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>Comprehensive Legal Reforms:<\/strong> Strengthen and enforce laws related to gender-based violence, child marriage, and workplace discrimination.<\/li><li><strong>Introduce Marital Rape Provisions:<\/strong> Incorporate recommendations from the Justice Verma Committee into the legal system.<\/li><li><strong>Gender-Sensitive Education:<\/strong> Implement curricula and policies promoting gender equality and equal access to education.<\/li><li><strong>Promote Freelancing Platforms:<\/strong> Facilitate access for housewives to online marketplaces for skill utilization.<\/li><li><strong>Support Unpaid Care Work:<\/strong> Recognize and value women&#8217;s unpaid care work, encouraging shared responsibilities.<\/li><li><strong>Ensure Equal Pay and Workplace Policies:<\/strong> Enforce equal pay policies and promote gender diversity in leadership roles while creating safe working environments.<\/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 (2017)<\/strong><br><strong>Q. Which of the following gives \u2018Global Gender Gap Index\u2019 ranking to the countries of the world?\u00a0<\/strong><br><strong>(a)<\/strong>\u00a0World Economic Forum\u00a0<br><strong>(b)<\/strong>\u00a0UN Human Rights Council\u00a0<br><strong>(c)<\/strong>\u00a0UN Women<br><strong>(d)<\/strong>\u00a0World Health Organization<br><strong>Ans: (a)<\/strong><br><br><strong>Mains (2019)Q.1<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cEmpowering women is the key to control population growth\u201d. Discuss.\u00a0<br><br><strong>Mains (2015)Q.2<\/strong>\u00a0Discuss the positive and negative effects of globalization on women in India?\u00a0<br><br><strong>Mains (2013)Q.3<\/strong>\u00a0Male membership needs to be encouraged in order to make women\u2019s organization free from gender bias. Comment.\u00a0<br><br><strong>Mains (2023)Q.4<\/strong>\u00a0Distinguish between \u2018care economy\u2019 and \u2018monetized economy\u2019. How can the care economy be brought into a monetized economy through women empowerment?\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/india\/india-jumps-14-ranks-on-gender-inequality-index-2022-ranking-108-out-of-193-countries\/articleshow\/108492304.cms\"><strong>TOI<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"S_R_Bommai_v_Union_of_India_Case\"><\/span><strong>S. R. Bommai v. Union of India Case<\/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 Polity<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In News:<\/strong> The S. R. Bommai v. Union of India case, adjudicated by a nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court of India in 1994, curtails the arbitrary removal of state governments under Article 356.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Background_of_S_R_Bommai_v_Union_of_India_Case\"><\/span><strong>Background of S. R. Bommai v. Union of India Case<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In 1985, the Janata Party secured victory in the Karnataka Assembly elections, forming a government with Ramakrishna Hegde as Chief Minister. SR Bommai succeeded Hegde in 1988.<\/li><li>In September 1988, a legislator defected from the Janata Dal along with 19 others, leading to the withdrawal of support from the Bommai government.<\/li><li>The state government was dismissed using Article 356 due to a loss of majority from defections. Bommai&#8217;s request to prove majority was denied by the governor.<\/li><li>Bommai appealed to the Supreme Court after the high court ruled against him.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Supreme_Court_Judgment\"><\/span><strong>Supreme Court Judgment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Supreme Court emphasized cautious exercise of Presidential Proclamation under Article 356, consistent with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar&#8217;s advocacy and Sarkaria Commission&#8217;s recommendations.<\/li><li>Both houses of Parliament must thoroughly analyze the Presidential Proclamation as per Article 356(3).<\/li><li>If the proclamation lacks approval from both houses, it lapses within two months, and the state assembly resumes its functions.<\/li><li>The Supreme Court can subject the proclamation to judicial review and entertain writ petitions challenging its legality if arguable questions are raised.<\/li><li>The President&#8217;s power to dismiss a state government is not absolute but subject to limitations.<\/li><li>While Article 356 does not explicitly address the dissolution of the legislature, such powers can be inferred from it.<\/li><li>Article 174(2) and Article 356(1)(a) imply the power to dissolve the legislature, enabling the Governor to dissolve the Legislative Assembly.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_of_SR_Bommai_v_Union_of_India_Case\"><\/span><strong>Significance of S.R. Bommai v. Union of India Case<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The case marked a landmark judgment regarding the basic structure doctrine and misuse of Article 356.<\/li><li>It provided clarity on the scope and limitations of Article 356, emphasizing its use only in extraordinary circumstances.<\/li><li>The judgment affirmed principles of federalism and advocated for cooperative federalism.<\/li><li>It asserted the judiciary&#8217;s role in scrutinizing the President&#8217;s actions under Article 356 to prevent misuse of power.<\/li><li>The judgment affirmed the floor of the Assembly as the sole authority to test the government&#8217;s majority.<\/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 (2017)<\/strong><br><strong>Q. Which of the following are not necessarily the consequences of the proclamation of the President\u2019s rule in a State?\u00a0<\/strong><br>1. Dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly<br>2. Removal of the Council of Ministers in the State<br>3. Dissolution of the local bodies<br><strong>Select the correct answer using the code given below:<\/strong><br><strong>(a)<\/strong>\u00a01 and 2 only<br><strong>(b)<\/strong>\u00a01 and 3 only<br><strong>(c)<\/strong>\u00a02 and 3 only<br><strong>(d)<\/strong>\u00a01, 2 and 3<br><strong>Ans: (b)<\/strong><br><br><strong>Mains (2014)Q<\/strong>. Though the federal principle is dominant in our constitution and that principle is one of its basic features, but it is equally true that federalism under the Indian Constitution leans in favour of a strong Center, a feature that militates against the concept of strong federalism. Discuss.\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/how-supreme-court-judgment-checked-the-misuse-of-president-s-rule-art-356-101710094868606.html\"><strong>HT<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Terms<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Forced_Labor_35_Individuals_per_1000_Engaged_Says_ILO_Study\"><\/span><strong>Forced Labor: 3.5 Individuals per 1,000 Engaged, Says ILO Study<\/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 Vulnerable Section<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In News:<\/strong> A Geneva-released study from the International Labour Organization (ILO) reveals that forced labor yields illegal profits totaling $36 billion annually.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/E0PkujkHN4ba2HcQM2msQopuZhkC7DYV3dHI4XkhXj7ifgl45fXRIe0zI_9mav0JYFcDfl_r3WUmnsxlhwS09jC5C73umTj_33AMKXA7ug3Emb2agYrvO4x4dj4WxdTC4hqPT7JCayFYB75jDYWKhQ\" alt=\"Forced Labor\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><figcaption><strong>Forced Labor<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_International_Labour_Organization_ILO\"><\/span><strong>About the International Labour Organization (ILO)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Established in 1919 as part of the Treaty of Versailles, the ILO became a specialized agency of the United Nations in 1946, aiming to foster universal peace based on social justice.<\/li><li>Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the ILO is dedicated to promoting social justice and internationally recognized human and labor rights, emphasizing the crucial link between labor peace and prosperity.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Objectives_of_the_ILO\"><\/span><strong>Objectives of the ILO<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Promote and uphold standards and fundamental principles and rights at work.<\/li><li>Expand opportunities for decent employment and income for both women and men.<\/li><li>Improve the coverage and effectiveness of social protection for all.<\/li><li>Strengthen tripartism and social dialogue.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Functions_of_the_ILO\"><\/span><strong>Functions of the ILO<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Develop coordinated policies and programs to address social and labor issues.<\/li><li>Adopt international labor standards through conventions and recommendations, overseeing their implementation.<\/li><li>Provide assistance to member states in resolving social and labor problems.<\/li><li>Protect human rights related to work, including the right to work, freedom of association, collective bargaining, and protection against forced labor and discrimination.<\/li><li>Conduct research and publish works on social and labor issues.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Membership_of_the_ILO\"><\/span><strong>Membership of the ILO<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The ILO has 187 state members, and India has been a permanent member of the ILO Governing Body since 1922.<\/li><li>Any UN member nation can join the ILO by accepting all obligations outlined in the ILO constitution.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Core_Conventions_of_the_ILO\"><\/span><strong>Core Conventions of the ILO<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Forced Labour Convention<\/li><li>Abolition of Forced Labour Convention<\/li><li>Equal Remuneration Convention<\/li><li>Discrimination (Employment Occupation) Convention<\/li><li>Minimum Age Convention<\/li><li>Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention<\/li><li>Freedom of Association and Protection of Right to Organize Convention<\/li><li>Right to Organize and Collective Bargaining Convention<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"News_Summary_on_Forced_Labour\"><\/span><strong>News Summary on Forced Labour<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A study by the ILO found that forced labor generates illegal profits of $36 billion annually.<\/li><li>The study, titled \u2018Profits and Poverty: The Economics of Forced Labour,&#8217; reveals that traffickers and criminals earn close to $10,000 per victim.<\/li><li>Forced commercial sexual exploitation accounts for over two-thirds of total illegal profits.<\/li><li>Approximately 27.6 million people are engaged in forced labor on any given day in 2021.<\/li><li>The report emphasizes the need for investment in enforcement measures, including strengthening legal frameworks and providing training for enforcement officials.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Forced_Labour_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Forced Labour in India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Article 23 of the Indian Constitution prohibits human trafficking and forced labor.<\/li><li>The National Human Rights Commission defines bonded labor as debt bondage, which remains prevalent despite being illegal since 1976.<\/li><li>Around 11 million people in India were in modern slavery in 2021, including forced labor, debt bondage, forced marriage, and human trafficking.<\/li><li>The government aims to identify, release, and rehabilitate around 18.4 million bonded laborers by 2030.<\/li><li>Over four decades, 315,302 people have been released from bonded labor, with 94% rehabilitated.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/35-people-for-every-1000-engaged-in-forced-labour-ilo-study\/article67969155.ece\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Defamation\"><\/span><strong>Defamation<\/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 Polity<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In News:<\/strong> The Supreme Court barred a trial court from advancing with a defamation case against the Delhi Chief Minister for sharing a YouTube video targeting the BJP&#8217;s IT cell via retweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Definition_of_Defamation_under_Indian_Law\"><\/span><strong>Definition of Defamation under Indian Law<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Defamation can constitute both a civil wrong and a criminal offense under Indian law.<\/li><li>Civil defamation encompasses libel (written) or slander (spoken) and falls under tort law, with punishment in the form of financial compensation.<\/li><li>Criminal defamation is outlined in Section 499 of the Indian Penal Code, encompassing any act intending to harm an individual&#8217;s reputation through words, signs, or visible representations.<\/li><li>Punishment for criminal defamation can include imprisonment up to two years, with or without a fine (Section 500 IPC).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Supreme_Court_Verdicts_on_Defamation_and_Free_Speech\"><\/span><strong>Supreme Court Verdicts on Defamation and Free Speech<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Subramanian Swamy vs. Union of India (2016): The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of IPC Sections 499 and 500, considering criminal defamation a reasonable restriction on the right to freedom of expression.<\/li><li>Kaushal Kishore vs Union of India (2017): The SC ruled that no additional restrictions beyond those stated in Article 19(2) of the Constitution can be imposed on free speech.<\/li><li>Shreya Singhal vs. Union of India (2015): The SC struck down Section 66A of the IT Act 2000, which criminalized sending offensive messages, deeming it violative of Article 19(1)(a) and not saved under Article 19(2).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recent_Case_and_SC_Ruling\"><\/span><strong>Recent Case and SC Ruling<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Supreme Court was considering a challenge by the Delhi CM against a Delhi HC order upholding summons issued to him in a criminal defamation case for retweeting an allegedly defamatory video.<\/li><li>The HC observed that retweeting a potentially defamatory content implies endorsement, particularly given the CM&#8217;s significant social media following.<\/li><li>However, the SC ruled that retweeting does not necessarily indicate endorsement, indicating a nuanced understanding of social media behavior and its implications for defamation cases.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-law\/can-you-be-sued-for-defamation-if-you-retweet-defamatory-content-9190215\/\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_International_Seabed_Authority\"><\/span><strong>The International Seabed Authority<\/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 IR<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In News:<\/strong> The first part of the 29th session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Council has recently begun.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/ohwgthF-lahqwioL7CqRqdV89NyG3v6_evyybfdRI6b6CA1_Q_K6ZaKucwJOQrMcAF6IFhzOqwBzTgNcJgWTTQ6H_Yb8ObilPrWjTKJBSYHBRYue_Lf8fsUnJ1CWZly9xzgfnJwY0eVPKIDTd5-nFw\" alt=\"The International Seabed Authority\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><figcaption><strong>The International Seabed Authority<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_The_International_Seabed_Authority\"><\/span><strong>About The International Seabed Authority<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is an independent international organization established in 1994 to regulate mining and related activities in the international seabed beyond national jurisdiction, covering most of the world\u2019s oceans.<\/li><li>The ISA was created upon the entry into force of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which established international law regarding territorial waters, sea lanes, and ocean resources.<\/li><li>It serves as the body through which states parties to UNCLOS manage and control all mineral-resources-related activities in the Area (the seabed and ocean floor beyond national jurisdiction) for the benefit of humankind as a whole.<\/li><li>The ISA is mandated to ensure effective protection of the marine environment from harmful effects arising from deep-seabed-related activities.<\/li><li><strong>Headquarters:<\/strong> Kingston, Jamaica.<\/li><li><strong>Members:<\/strong> As of May 2023, the ISA has 169 Members, including 168 Member States and the European Union.<\/li><li><strong>Functions:<\/strong> The ISA is responsible for granting licenses and regulating activities related to the exploration and exploitation of mineral resources in the international seabed, ensuring they are carried out in an environmentally responsible manner while promoting equitable and efficient resource utilization.<\/li><li><strong>Structure:<\/strong> The supreme authority of the ISA is the assembly, representing all ISA members. It sets general policies, establishes budgets, and elects a 36-member council, which serves as the ISA\u2019s executive authority. The council approves contracts with private corporations and government entities for exploration and mining in specified areas of the international seabed. Additionally, it oversees the implementation of the seabed provisions of UNCLOS and establishes provisional rules and procedures, subject to assembly approval. The secretary-general of the ISA is nominated by the council and elected by the assembly for a four-year term.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key facts about UNCLOS:<\/strong> UNCLOS, also known as the Law of the Sea Convention or the Law of the Sea Treaty, is an international agreement establishing a legal framework for marine and maritime activities. It became effective on November 16, 1982, covering various issues such as the definition of maritime zones, rights and responsibilities of coastal and flag states, conservation and management of marine resources, protection of the marine environment, and peaceful settlement of disputes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isa.org.jm\/news\/isa-council-opens-the-first-part-of-its-29th-session\/#:~:text=Kingston%2C%20Jamaica%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Council%20of,for%20mineral%20resources%20in%20the\"><strong>ISA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_Safety_and_Standards_Authority_of_India_FSSAI\"><\/span><strong>Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)<\/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\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In News:<\/strong> To address the increasing incidence of food poisoning and diarrhoea, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is undertaking efforts to establish a network comprising 34 microbiology laboratories nationwide. These labs will be fully equipped to conduct tests on food products for 10 different pathogens.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/fJZ_vPWvKaniYFL_kiSevgvuMv4vKXLS-tj_TqRFelBN3wiLf0Bz-TSxBP7jAhXLzD6sErBmrGtZl13lBLXHRSech3mR2_Ps5Z2GTpn7_YL1WlMI0nWnHj4a0IJGfYfTWsSFjUVFSJPaHXuBwaBaFQ\" alt=\"Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><figcaption><strong>Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Food_Safety_and_Standards_Authority_of_India_FSSAI\"><\/span><strong>About Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is an autonomous body established under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.<\/li><li>It operates under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, which consolidates statutes related to food safety and regulation in India.<\/li><li><strong>Vision:<\/strong> FSSAI aims to build a new India by ensuring citizens have access to safe and nutritious food, preventing diseases, and promoting a healthy lifestyle.<\/li><li><strong>Mission:<\/strong> FSSAI sets globally benchmarked standards for food, encourages adherence to these standards by food businesses, promotes good manufacturing practices, and facilitates access to safe and appropriate food for citizens.<\/li><li><strong>Functions:<\/strong><ul><li>Regulating and supervising food safety to protect and promote public health.<\/li><li>Establishing standards and guidelines for food articles.<\/li><li>Providing licensing, registration, and accreditation for food business operators.<\/li><li>Mandating food licensing for anyone selling or importing food in India.<\/li><li>Directly monitoring compliance with food regulations, particularly for imported food products.<\/li><li>Conducting food import controls and ensuring imported products meet safety standards through laboratory inspections.<\/li><li>Accrediting food testing laboratories across India.<\/li><li>Overseeing food certification in India.<\/li><li>Specifying enforcement systems for its standards, accrediting certification systems, and certifying food safety management systems for food businesses.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/fssai-sets-up-lab-network-to-test-food-for-pathogens-9223580\/\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Battle_of_Okinawa\"><\/span><strong>The Battle of Okinawa<\/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 Modern History<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In News:<\/strong> Recently, the United States repatriated twenty-two historical artifacts to Japan that were looted in the aftermath of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/DIZqnGpL_PNGYw9nPnF6UaO_wVGcJyJwL5VyGb8YG5cbeE0G-CJncHyPG_sDTPEwI7Q7vG36cEcm2JIW-eNuPzQFRxs5GZOOGVqkqoX1WPrrV_xqSTw4IQZRlXgVy1u5kH8dB-ITohrYwHn3gMLa3g\" alt=\"The Battle of Okinawa\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><figcaption><strong>The Battle of Okinawa<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_The_Battle_of_Okinawa\"><\/span><strong>About The Battle of Okinawa<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Battle of Okinawa occurred between April 1 and June 21, 1945, marking the final major confrontation of World War II.<\/li><li>It was fought between U.S. and Japanese forces on the island of Okinawa, which is the largest of the Ryukyu Islands and situated approximately 350 miles from mainland Japan.<\/li><li>Okinawa&#8217;s strategic significance lay in its possession of four airfields, making it capable of supporting both tactical and strategic air operations.<\/li><li>The American objective was to gain control of Okinawa as a crucial step toward launching a ground invasion of the Japanese home islands.<\/li><li>The invasion, code-named Operation Iceberg, commenced on April 1, 1945, and included the assault on other islands in the Ryukyus.<\/li><li>Operation Iceberg was notable for being the largest amphibious assault in the Pacific War, involving over 1,500 ships and approximately 548,000 American forces, including about 183,000 combat troops.<\/li><li>The Battle of Okinawa resulted in significant casualties for both sides, with the United States sustaining over 49,000 casualties, including more than 12,500 killed or missing.<\/li><li>Okinawan civilians bore a heavy toll, with an estimated death toll as high as 150,000 due to the fighting.<\/li><li>The Japanese defenders also suffered greatly, with an estimated 110,000 casualties.<\/li><li>The high casualties and fierce combat on Okinawa prompted military planners to reconsider the planned invasion of Japan, ultimately influencing the decision to use atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/world-news\/us-news\/us-returns-22-artifacts-looted-after-battle-of-okinawa-to-japan-heres-how-they-were-discovered-101710755257300.html\"><strong>HT<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Central_Plantation_Crops_Research_Institute\"><\/span><strong>Central Plantation Crops Research Institute<\/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> The Krishi Sammelan (Farmer&#8217;s Meet), organized by the ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, was recently inaugurated by the Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_Central_Plantation_Crops_Research_Institute_CPCRI\"><\/span><strong>Overview of Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Establishment:<\/strong><ul><li>Originally established by the Government of Madras in 1916 focusing on coconut research.<\/li><li>Acquired by the Indian Central Coconut Committee in 1947.<\/li><li>Re-established in 1970 under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) as part of the National Agricultural Research System (NARS).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Headquarters:&nbsp;<\/strong><ul><li>Located in Kasaragod, Kerala.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Mandate Expansion:<\/strong><ul><li>Initially focused on research related to coconut, arecanut, cocoa, cashew, oil palm, and spices.<\/li><li>Later, research on cashew, oil palm, and spices was separated to form independent institutes.<\/li><li>In 2023, Palmyra Palm was added as a new mandate crop.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Research Divisions:<\/strong><ul><li>Organized under five divisions: Crop Improvement, Crop Production, Crop Protection, Physiology, Biochemistry, and Post-Harvest Technology, and Social Sciences.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>International Coconut Gene Bank:<\/strong><ul><li>Hosts the International Coconut Gene Bank for South Asia located at Kidu in Karnataka.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>All-India Co-ordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Palms:<\/strong><ul><li>CPCRI serves as the headquarters for the AICRP on Palms.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/icar.org.in\/sushri-shobha-karandlaje-inaugurates-krishi-sammelan-organised-icar-cpcri-rc\"><strong>ICAR<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"European_Unions_Artificial_Intelligence_Act\"><\/span><strong>European Union\u2019s Artificial Intelligence Act<\/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> European Parliament lawmakers recently voted overwhelmingly in support of the Artificial Intelligence Act, paving the way for the landmark legislation to come into force by the year&#8217;s end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_the_European_Unions_Artificial_Intelligence_Act\"><\/span><strong>Overview of the European Union\u2019s Artificial Intelligence Act<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The EU Artificial Intelligence Act represents the world&#8217;s first comprehensive legislation specifically addressing artificial intelligence.<\/li><li>It establishes regulations and guidelines concerning the risks associated with AI applications in various domains, including biometric authentication, facial recognition, healthcare, and deep fakes.<\/li><li>Adopting a horizontal, risk-based approach, the act categorizes AI into four groups: Prohibited, high-risk, limited-risk, and minimal-risk.<\/li><li>Systems that infringe upon human rights, such as those involved in social scoring or mass surveillance, are outright banned.<\/li><li>High-risk AI systems, impacting people&#8217;s lives significantly, must meet stringent requirements, including human oversight and security assessments, before being introduced to the market.<\/li><li>AI systems involving user interaction, like chatbots and image-generation programs, fall under the limited-risk category and must inform users of their AI nature and allow opt-out options.<\/li><li>Minimal-risk AI systems, such as spam filters and smart appliances, are exempt from regulation but must adhere to existing laws.<\/li><li>The legislation applies to all companies operating within the EU and imposes penalties of up to 7% of global turnover or \u20ac35 million, whichever is higher, for non-compliance.<\/li><li>Additionally, the act guarantees consumers the right to file complaints regarding the inappropriate use of AI by businesses and to receive meaningful explanations for AI-driven decisions affecting their rights.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/opinion\/editorials\/an-intelligent-balance-9219714\/\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Partnership_for_Hydrogen_and_Fuel_Cells\"><\/span><strong>International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells<\/strong><span 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id=\"About_International_Partnership_for_Hydrogen_and_Fuel_Cells_in_the_Economy_IPHE\"><\/span><strong>About International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (IPHE)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Establishment:<\/strong> Founded in 2003, IPHE is an international inter-governmental partnership comprising 23 member countries and the European Commission.<\/li><li><strong>Objective:<\/strong> IPHE aims to facilitate and accelerate the transition to clean and efficient energy and mobility systems through the use of fuel cells and hydrogen technologies.<\/li><li><strong>Functions:<\/strong> IPHE acts as a mechanism to organize and execute international research, development, demonstration, and commercial utilization activities related to hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. It also serves as a platform for sharing information on policies, technology status, initiatives, codes, and standards to promote the cost-effective transition to fuel cells and hydrogen.<\/li><li><strong>Information Exchange<\/strong>: The partnership disseminates information to various stakeholders, including policymakers and the public, regarding the benefits and challenges of widespread commercial adoption of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.<\/li><li><strong>Membership:<\/strong> IPHE&#8217;s membership includes Australia, Canada, the European Commission, India, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Chile, France, Italy, Norway, the UAE, Belgium, China, Germany, Japan, South Africa, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Costa Rica, Iceland, South Korea, Singapore, and the United States.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/renewable\/india-hosts-41st-iphe-meeting-focuses-on-accelerating-hydrogen-economy\/108613393\"><strong>EW<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_are_daily_current_affairs\"><\/span>Q: What are daily current affairs? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Daily current affairs refer to the most recent and relevant events, developments, and news stories that are happening around the world on a day-to-day basis. 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