{"id":42210,"date":"2024-06-08T08:13:31","date_gmt":"2024-06-08T08:13:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=42210"},"modified":"2024-06-08T09:39:46","modified_gmt":"2024-06-08T09:39:46","slug":"upsc-daily-current-affairs-03rd-june-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-03rd-june-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Current Affairs &#8211; June 3, 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 our daily current affairs tailored for UPSC exam aspirants, we delve into pertinent updates crucial for the upcoming civil services examination. Today, our spotlight is on insightful evaluations of recent policy shifts, global affairs, and domestic advancements. These topics are integral in moulding India&#8217;s socio-political and economic fabric. Stay abreast and gain an edge in your UPSC readiness with our daily current affairs synopses. We offer succinct, meticulously researched insights, aiding you in bridging the gap between current events and the extensive civil services syllabus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d3e9e442158\" 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\" 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href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-03rd-june-2024\/#In_News\" title=\"In News\">In News<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-03rd-june-2024\/#Decline_in_FDI_Equity_Inflows_in_FY_2024\" title=\"Decline in FDI Equity Inflows in FY 2024\">Decline in FDI Equity Inflows in FY 2024<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-03rd-june-2024\/#In_News-2\" title=\"In News\">In News<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-03rd-june-2024\/#Key_Highlights_of_decline_in_FDI\" title=\"Key Highlights of decline in FDI:&nbsp;\">Key Highlights of decline in FDI:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-03rd-june-2024\/#Ahilya_Bai_Holkar\" title=\"Ahilya Bai Holkar&nbsp;\">Ahilya Bai Holkar&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-03rd-june-2024\/#Tag_GS1_%E2%80%93_Modern_India_History_%E2%80%93_important_Personalities\" title=\"Tag: GS1 \u2013 Modern India History \u2013&nbsp; important Personalities\">Tag: GS1 \u2013 Modern India History \u2013&nbsp; important Personalities<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-03rd-june-2024\/#In_News-3\" title=\"In News\">In News<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-03rd-june-2024\/#About_the_Ahilya_Bai_Holkar\" title=\"About the Ahilya Bai Holkar:&nbsp;\">About the Ahilya Bai Holkar:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-03rd-june-2024\/#Contributions\" title=\"Contributions\">Contributions<\/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-03rd-june-2024\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion:\">Conclusion:<\/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-03rd-june-2024\/#India_Questioned_at_the_WTO_For_Its_Rice_Export_Policy\" title=\"India Questioned at the WTO For Its Rice Export Policy\">India Questioned at the WTO For Its Rice Export Policy<\/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-03rd-june-2024\/#In_News-4\" title=\"In News\">In News<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-03rd-june-2024\/#UN_World_Food_Programme\" title=\"UN World Food Programme:\">UN World Food Programme:<\/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-03rd-june-2024\/#Indias_Rise_in_Rice_Exports\" title=\"India&#8217;s Rise in Rice Exports:\">India&#8217;s Rise in Rice Exports:<\/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-03rd-june-2024\/#World_Food_Programmes_Rice_Tenders\" title=\"World Food Programme\u2019s Rice Tenders:\">World Food Programme\u2019s Rice Tenders:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-03rd-june-2024\/#Countries_Seek_Clarification_on_Indias_Rice_Export_Ban\" title=\"Countries Seek Clarification on India&#8217;s Rice Export Ban:\">Countries Seek Clarification on India&#8217;s Rice Export Ban:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-03rd-june-2024\/#India_GDP_growth_-Surge\" title=\"India GDP growth -Surge\">India GDP growth -Surge<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-03rd-june-2024\/#In_News-5\" title=\"In News&nbsp;\">In News&nbsp;<\/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-03rd-june-2024\/#Key_Takeaways_from_Indias_Q4_GDP\" title=\"Key Takeaways from India\u2019s Q4 GDP:&nbsp;\">Key Takeaways from India\u2019s Q4 GDP:&nbsp;<\/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-03rd-june-2024\/#Conservation_planning_for_Gangetic_dolphin_in_smaller_rivers_of_the_Ganga\" title=\"Conservation planning for Gangetic dolphin in smaller rivers of the Ganga\">Conservation planning for Gangetic dolphin in smaller rivers of the Ganga<\/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-03rd-june-2024\/#In_News-6\" title=\"In News:&nbsp;\">In News:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-03rd-june-2024\/#Key_Highlights_of_the_study\" title=\"Key Highlights of the study:&nbsp;\">Key Highlights of the study:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-03rd-june-2024\/#Features\" title=\"Features:\">Features:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-03rd-june-2024\/#Primary_Threats\" title=\"Primary Threats:\">Primary Threats:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-03rd-june-2024\/#Protection_Status\" title=\"Protection Status:\">Protection Status:<\/a><\/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-03rd-june-2024\/#Government_Initiatives\" title=\"Government Initiatives:\">Government Initiatives:<\/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-03rd-june-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-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-03rd-june-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-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-03rd-june-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-31\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-03rd-june-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-32\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-03rd-june-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-33\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-03rd-june-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-34\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-03rd-june-2024\/#In_case_you_still_have_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have 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-35\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-03rd-june-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_First_3D-Printed_Rocket_Launched\"><\/span><strong>India&#8217;s First 3D-Printed Rocket Launched&nbsp;<\/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>Tags:<\/strong> Science and Technology\u2014 Space and related technology- Scientific Innovations &amp; Discoveries<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News\"><\/span><strong>In News<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Recently, Chennai-headquartered space start-up Agni Kul Cosmos Private Limited launched the world\u2019s first rocket \u201cAgni Baan Suborbital Technology Demonstrator (SOrTeD)\u201d with a single piece 3D-printed engine from Srihari Kota .<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfUQeBp2qVgkNx8_xZgOUGYG9-Z76S-0iN4khNLPG0mrTKLcOl7I6nmE6LbeRjlLQdhiIsxh2M6btNplf4lzQUaSCf1evSt0w4wPzjFPtqXnIjySMvyIqbqJ3Ozo4rsvJYQ-71o9c3pUb65uoQ3bi35sOUpZJCWff8dsEli3LIhINsrcHHP0LA?key=_ybRXlliehv92lZWMr-yug\" alt=\"Agni Baan Suborbital Technology Demonstrator (SOrTeD)\" width=\"449\" height=\"485\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 449px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 449\/485;\" \/><figcaption>Agnibaan SubOrbital Technology Demonstrator (SOrTeD)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Agni Baan SOrTeD :&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Its objective is to conduct a test flight to demonstrate the company&#8217;s proprietary technologies and collect vital flight data.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Agni Baan is a customizable, two-stage launch vehicle that can carry a payload of up to 300 kg into orbit of about 700 km.<\/li><li>This accomplishment marks several milestones for the Indian space sector, including the first launch from a private pad (Dhanush), the maiden flight of a domestically developed semi-cryo engine-powered rocket.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The rocket utilises liquid oxygen and kerosene as propellants and received support from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe).<\/li><li>3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, involves the use of materials like plastics and metals to transform computer-aided design concepts into tangible three-dimensional objects.&nbsp;<\/li><li>This method contrasts with subtractive manufacturing, which entails cutting or hollowing out metal or plastic using tools like milling machines.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/agnibaan-sorted-indias-second-privately-developed-rocket-takes-off\/article68231253.ece\"><em><strong>Source: (TH<\/strong><\/em><\/a><strong><em>)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decline_in_FDI_Equity_Inflows_in_FY_2024\"><\/span><strong>Decline in FDI Equity Inflows in FY 2024<\/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>Tags: <\/strong>GS Paper &#8211; 3-&nbsp; Economy &#8211; Liberalisation- Growth &amp; Development&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-2\"><\/span><strong>In News<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Foreign direct equity investments fell to a five-year low of $44.42 billion in FY24 due to high interest rates in advanced economies and limited absorptive capacity in various Indian sectors.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Highlights_of_decline_in_FDI\"><\/span><strong>Key Highlights of decline in FDI:&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Foreign direct investment (FDI) equity inflows in India reached a five-year low of USD 44.42 billion in the financial year ended 31st March 2024 (FY24), marking a 3.5% year-on-year (Y-o-Y) contraction.<\/li><li>The decrease in FDI equity inflows can be attributed to external factors such as high interest rates in advanced economies and limited absorptive capacity in various sectors in India.<\/li><li>Total FDI, encompassing equity capital, reinvested earnings, and other capital, contracted by 1% Y-o-Y to USD 70.95 billion during FY24 as per the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).<\/li><li>Singapore retained its position as the top investor with USD 11.77 billion in FDI, followed by Mauritius, the United States, Netherlands, and Japan.<\/li><li>Maharashtra remained the most favoured destination for investors, attracting USD 15.11 billion worth of investments, although inflows declined by 2%, followed by Karnataka.<\/li><li>Computer software and hardware, services sector, and trading were the leading recipients of FDI, but all three sectors witnessed a decline in inflows.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXcKBv57MrS7kr2KJNo1G8i_lLbBCkp9XsWu3Y9xWww2SogrPgzyf62JATKV07HBdXinkce701WEomOGkVCoyscVcV9__-HFuElohOsuN4UckpJcxS37gTxk5KxHZVaHk0kwjwi2n_VxAuREFc-c4xX8w-ik0y2bVchHAnOLT5KrEIk3bwuCMpM?key=_ybRXlliehv92lZWMr-yug\" alt=\"Foreign direct investment\" width=\"494\" height=\"239\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 494px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 494\/239;\" \/><figcaption>Foreign direct investment<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/economy\/news\/india-s-fdi-equity-inflow-at-five-year-low-contracts-3-5-in-fy24-124053001550_1.html\"><em><strong>Source: (BS<\/strong><\/em><\/a><strong><em>)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ahilya_Bai_Holkar\"><\/span><strong>Ahilya Bai Holkar&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tag_GS1_%E2%80%93_Modern_India_History_%E2%80%93_important_Personalities\"><\/span><strong>Tag: <\/strong>GS1 \u2013 Modern India History \u2013&nbsp; important Personalities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-3\"><\/span><strong>In News<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The <strong>300th birth anniversary<\/strong> of the <strong>Maratha <\/strong>queen<strong> Ahilya Bai Holkar<\/strong> was celebrated.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Ahilya_Bai_Holkar\"><\/span><strong>About the Ahilya Bai Holkar:&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>She was the <strong>queen of Indore<\/strong> within the <strong>Maratha Confederacy<\/strong>. She established <strong>Maheshwar <\/strong>(in <strong>Madhya Pradesh<\/strong>) on the banks of the <strong>Narmada River <\/strong>as the <strong>capital<\/strong> of the <strong>Holkar Dynasty<\/strong>.<\/li><li>She was <strong>born in<\/strong> <strong>1725<\/strong> to a <strong>Dhangar\/Gadariya<\/strong> (shepherd) family in Maharashtra\u2019s<strong> Ahmednagar<\/strong> district.<\/li><li>Her father, <strong>Mankoji Shinde<\/strong>, was from a respectable <strong>Dhangar<\/strong> (Gadariya) family who served as the <strong>Patil<\/strong> (title like village head).<\/li><li>Although women did not go to school back then, Ahilyabai\u2019s father taught her to read and write.<\/li><li>She married <strong>Khande Rao Holkar<\/strong>, son of <strong>Malhar Rao Holkar<\/strong>, an army commander to <strong>Peshwa Bajirao<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Battle of Kumbher (1754)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Khande Rao<\/strong> and his father, <strong>Malhar Rao Holkar<\/strong>, laid siege to <strong>Kumher (Kumbher)<\/strong> fort of <strong>Jat Raja Suraj Mal<\/strong> of <strong>Bharatpur<\/strong>. Khande Rao was supporting <strong>Imad-ul-Mulk<\/strong> and the Mughal emperor Ahmad Shah Bahadur\u2019s general, <strong>Mir Bakhshi<\/strong>. <\/li><li>On the other hand, Suraj Mal had sided with the Mughal emperor\u2019s rebellious <strong>Wazir Safdar Jang<\/strong>. <\/li><li>After Khande Rao\u2019s death, Ahilyabai was stopped by her father-in-law from committing sati.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Malhar Rao Holkar died in 1766, 12 years after the death of his son Khande Rao. Then Khande Rao\u2019s only<strong> son<\/strong>, <strong>Male Rao Holkar<\/strong>, became the <strong>ruler of Indore<\/strong> in <strong>1766<\/strong>, under <strong>Ahilyabai\u2019s regency<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Male Rao Holkar, too, <strong>died<\/strong> in April <strong>1767<\/strong>. Then <strong>Ahilyabai<\/strong> took over as <strong>ruler of Malwa<\/strong> with <strong>Tukoji Rao Holkar<\/strong> (Malhar Rao\u2019s adopted son and a soldier in his army ) as <strong>her military head<\/strong>.<\/li><li>She worked to preserve and encourage India\u2019s spiritual integrity and displayed administrative ingenuity and political impartiality.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contributions\"><\/span><strong>Contributions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Renovation of temples:<\/strong><ul><li>Ahilya Bai resurrected the <strong>jyotirlingas<\/strong> across the country as a tribute to Lord Shiva.<\/li><li>She carried out renovations in <strong>Somnath temple<\/strong>, <strong>Kashi Vishwanath temple Varanasi (1780)<\/strong>, Trambak, Gaya, Pushkar, Vrindavan, Nathdwara, Haridwar, Badrinath, Kedarnath and many other sacred sites.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Other contributions:<\/strong><ul><li>She patronised many artists, including <strong>Marathi poet Moropant<\/strong>, <strong>Shahir Ananta Gandhi<\/strong>, and <strong>Sanskrit scholar Khushali Ram<\/strong>.<\/li><li>She <strong>promoted<\/strong> <strong>Maheshwari saris<\/strong> (from Maheshwar) and paved the way for <strong>empowering women<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Ahilyabai <strong>repealed<\/strong> a <strong>traditional law<\/strong> that allowed the state to confiscate the property of childless widows.<\/li><li>She made efforts to develop the city of <strong>Indore<\/strong>, conserve forests and animals, and was responsible for the flourishing <strong>trade<\/strong> and <strong>commerce<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Legacy:<\/strong><ul><li>She was described as \u201c<strong>a very able ruler and organiser<\/strong>\u201d by <strong>Jawaharlal Nehru<\/strong> in \u2018<strong>A Discovery of India\u2019<\/strong>.<\/li><li>A proposal to <strong>rename<\/strong> <strong>Ahmednagar<\/strong> as <strong>\u2018Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Nagar\u2019<\/strong> is being discussed.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, Ahilya Bai Holkar&#8217;s governance stands as a testament to inclusive policy making and effective leadership. Her remarkable legacy serves as a blueprint for modern governance, advocating for a society free from gender norms and biases, and striving towards the ideals of Ram Rajya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Source: (<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/opinion\/columns\/when-a-holkar-queen-gave-india-ram-rajya-9362764\/\"><em><strong>IE<\/strong><\/em><\/a><strong><em>)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_Questioned_at_the_WTO_For_Its_Rice_Export_Policy\"><\/span><strong>India Questioned at the WTO For Its Rice Export Policy<\/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>Tags: <\/strong>GS Paper &#8211; 3, Economy- Buffer Stocks &amp; Food Security<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-4\"><\/span><strong>In News<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Recently, Canada, Brazil, Australia, and the UK queried India&#8217;s rice export policy at the WTO, seeking clarity on whether India barred its rice exporters from UN World Food Program tenders this year for broken rice supplies to nations like Cameroon, Togo, and Algeria.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UN_World_Food_Programme\"><\/span><strong>UN World Food Programme:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the largest humanitarian organisation dedicated to addressing hunger and food security worldwide.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Since its establishment in 1961, it has provided food assistance during emergencies and collaborated with communities to enhance nutrition and resilience.&nbsp;<\/li><li>With a mission to eradicate hunger and malnutrition globally, WFP depends on donations from governments, corporations, and individuals to support its initiatives.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_Rise_in_Rice_Exports\"><\/span><strong>India&#8217;s Rise in Rice Exports:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>India holds the title of the largest rice exporter globally, commanding a significant 45% share in the world rice market.<\/li><li>To stabilise domestic rice prices, India implemented a 20% export duty on white rice in September 2022, followed by a similar duty on parboiled rice in August 2023.<\/li><li>The imposition of export duties aims to regulate rice prices domestically and address concerns regarding declining water tables, prompting the need to reduce paddy cultivation.<\/li><li>A balanced approach is essential to safeguard the interests of both consumers and farmers while ensuring the conservation of water resources.<\/li><li>Notably, the ban on rice exports primarily affects non-basmati rice, while basmati rice, constituting nearly half of India&#8217;s exports, remains unaffected.<\/li><li>Despite the export ban, India continues to supply rice to countries in need and its strategic partners, albeit on a case-by-case basis.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Food_Programmes_Rice_Tenders\"><\/span><strong>World Food Programme\u2019s Rice Tenders:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Many African nations heavily rely on rice imports from India, with Togo importing 88%, Benin procuring 61%, and Senegal obtaining nearly half of its rice imports from India.<\/li><li>In August 2024, the WFP requested 200,000 tonnes of rice from India for its humanitarian efforts due to severe global food insecurity exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine war.<\/li><li>However, in February 2024, the Indian Government prohibited domestic rice exporters from participating in tenders issued by the United Nations World Food Programme.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Countries_Seek_Clarification_on_Indias_Rice_Export_Ban\"><\/span><strong>Countries Seek Clarification on India&#8217;s Rice Export Ban:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>During a WTO agriculture committee meeting, the UK highlighted India&#8217;s restrictions on rice exports, leading to a significant decline in total rice exports in 2023-24.<\/li><li>Concerns were raised that if India indeed halted participation in WFP exports, it would breach its commitment to exempt such supplies from export restrictions, as agreed upon during the WTO&#8217;s 12th Ministerial Conference.<\/li><li>Initially, India had reservations about this decision, citing concerns about maintaining flexibility in imposing export restrictions for domestic food security but eventually consented.<\/li><li>At the recent WTO meeting, Australia, Canada, Brazil, Switzerland, and the UK sought clarification from India on the issue, to which India did not provide immediate answers.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>UPSC Civil Services Examination Previous Year Question (PYQ)<\/strong><br><strong>Prelims<\/strong><br><strong>Q 1. Among the following, which one is the largest exporter of rice in the world in the last five years? (2019)<\/strong><br>(a) China<br>(b) India<br>(c) Myanmar<br>(d) Vietnam<br><strong>Ans: (b)<\/strong><br><strong>Q 2. According to India\u2019s National Policy on Biofuels, which of the following can be used as raw materials for the production of biofuels? (2020)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cassava<\/li><li>Damaged wheat grains<\/li><li>Groundnut seeds<\/li><li>Horse gram<\/li><li>Rotten potatoes<\/li><li>Sugar beet<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Select the correct answer using the code given below:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 1, 2, 5 and 6 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) 1, 3, 4 and 6 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans: (a)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Source: (<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/economy\/at-wto-india-defers-answering-queries-on-disallowing-rice-export-for-wfp\/article68236269.ece#:~:text=%E2%80%9CAt%20the%20meet%2C%20the%20US,white%20rice%20since%20July%202023\"><em><strong>TH<\/strong><\/em><\/a><strong><em>)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_GDP_growth_-Surge\"><\/span><strong>India GDP growth -Surge<\/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>Tags: <\/strong>GS Paper &#8211; 3, Economy- Growth &amp; Development- GDP<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-5\"><\/span><strong>In News&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Recently, the Indian economy outpaced expectations, expanding by 7.8% year-on-year in the January-March (2024) quarter, propelled by strong performance in the manufacturing sector.<\/li><li>For the entire fiscal year 2023-24 (FY24), India&#8217;s Real GDP is projected to have surged by a robust 8.2%, indicating sustained growth momentum.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_Indias_Q4_GDP\"><\/span><strong>Key Takeaways from India\u2019s Q4 GDP:&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>India Emerges as Fastest-Growing Major Economy:<\/strong><ul><li>The Indian government has revised its economic growth forecast for the 2023\/24 fiscal year to 8.2%, surpassing the earlier estimate of 7.6% by the National Statistical Office (NSO). This growth momentum persists despite challenges in the agricultural sector.<\/li><li>While real GDP still lags approximately 7.5% behind its pre-pandemic levels, the Indian economy demonstrates resilience and potential for robust growth, propelled by domestic strengths and strategic policy interventions.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>GDP Growth and Projections:<\/strong><ul><li>Real GDP is forecasted to reach Rs 173.82 lakh crore in FY24, a significant increase from Rs 160.71 lakh crore in FY23.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Similarly, nominal GDP is expected to grow by 9.6% to \u20b9295.36 lakh crore in FY24 from \u20b9269.50 lakh crore in FY23.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Growth rate in GVA terms:<\/strong><ul><li>Gross Value Added (GVA) growth stood at 6.3% in the January-March (2024) quarter, up from 6.8% in the previous quarter and 6% in Q4 FY23. For the full fiscal year FY24, GVA growth was recorded at 7.2%, compared to 6.7% in FY23.<\/li><li>The divergence between GVA and GDP growth rates is notable, attributed to a significant increase in net taxes, indicating higher tax collections and reduced subsidies in the last quarter.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Performance of the different sectors:<\/strong><ul><li><strong>Manufacturing Sector:<\/strong> Experienced a remarkable acceleration in Gross Value Added (GVA) growth, reaching 8.9% in the March quarter, a substantial improvement from the 0.9% growth recorded in the same period of the previous year.<\/li><li><strong>Mining Sector:<\/strong> Witnessed an uptick in GVA growth, rising to 4.3% in the fourth quarter from 2.9% in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year.<\/li><li><strong>Construction Sector:<\/strong> Demonstrated robust growth, expanding by 8.7% in the quarter, surpassing the 7.4% growth observed in the same period of the previous fiscal year.<\/li><li><strong>Agriculture Sector:<\/strong> Experienced a deceleration in growth, slowing down to 0.6% from 7.6% in the previous year, indicating challenges and disruptions faced by the sector.<\/li><li><strong>Services Sector: <\/strong>GVA growth in trade, hotel, transport, communication, and related services moderated to 5.1% in the fourth quarter, compared to a growth of 7% a year ago, reflecting a slowdown in certain service-related activities<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Fiscal Deficit and Investment:<\/strong><ul><li>The Central government&#8217;s fiscal deficit during 2023-24 stood at 5.6% of the GDP, better than previous estimates of 5.8%, attributed to higher revenue realisation and lower expenditure. In absolute terms, the fiscal deficit amounted to \u20b916.53 lakh crore.<\/li><li>According to the FRBM Act, the government aims to achieve a fiscal deficit of 4.5% in 2025-26, reflecting its commitment to fiscal discipline and prudent financial management.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Investment and Expenditure Growth:&nbsp;<\/strong><ul><li>Despite sluggish growth in Private Final Consumption Expenditure (PFCE) at 4.0%, the primary demand-side impetus is coming from Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF), which has grown by 9.0%, indicating a positive trend in investment and capital expenditure<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Questions (PYQs)<\/strong><br><strong>Prelims<\/strong><br><strong>Q1. With reference to Indian economy, consider the following statements: (2015)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The rate of growth of Real Gross Domestic Product has steadily increased in the last decade.<\/li><li>The Gross Domestic Product at market prices (in rupees) has steadily increased in the last decade.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<br><\/strong>(a) 1 only<br>(b) 2 only<br>(c) Both 1 and 2<br>(d) Neither 1 nor 2<br><strong>Ans: (b)<\/strong><br><strong>Q2. A decrease in tax to GDP ratio of a country indicates which of the following? (2015)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Slowing economic growth rate<\/li><li>Less equitable distribution of national income<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below:<br>(a) 1 only<br>(b) 2 only<br>(c) Both 1 and 2<br>(d) Neither 1 nor 2<br><strong>Ans: (a)<\/strong><br><strong>Mains<\/strong><br>Q1. Define potential GDP and explain its determinants. What are the factors that have been inhibiting India from realising its potential GDP? (2020)<br>Q2. Explain the difference between computing methodology of India\u2019s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) before the year 2015 and after the year 2015. (2021)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Source: (<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/Economy\/gdp-grows-78-in-march-quarter-82-in-fy24\/article68236089.ece#:~:text=India's%20real%20Gross%20Domestic%20Product,estimates%20released%20on%20May%2031\"><em><strong>TH<\/strong><\/em><\/a><strong><em>)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conservation_planning_for_Gangetic_dolphin_in_smaller_rivers_of_the_Ganga\"><\/span><strong>Conservation planning for Gangetic dolphin in smaller rivers of the Ganga<\/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>Tags: <\/strong>GS Paper &#8211; 3, Ecology &amp; Environment &#8211; Conservation<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-6\"><\/span><strong>In News:&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A recent study was conducted by scientists by surveying the tributaries and sub-tributaries of the Ganga river and focused on the rescue and relocation of Gangetic river dolphins from precarious situations within the irrigation canals of the Ganga-Ghagra basin.<\/li><li>The Ganga River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica), also known as the \u201cTiger of the Ganges\u201d was officially discovered in 1801.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXeDyPTxe4nazwXYR7RPXbilj1wgtZl_pnBL5VXE8vh4qsWzXi7SUK_lBZogj5cqZUC3gmLz_pPZR_nrzwOp4qSrUM4K3798nFaSju7LoTTtW7i_3OeZycSeYtCgCrl83bIVaD9b7-B9mlh9bly5Q8nW972QV-nEd8kplsAXMJIXmUoXEfA4KDo?key=_ybRXlliehv92lZWMr-yug\" alt=\"Tiger of the Ganges\" width=\"490\" height=\"346\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 490px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 490\/346;\" \/><figcaption>Tiger of the Ganges<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Highlights_of_the_study\"><\/span><strong>Key Highlights of the study:&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Small rivers are vital habitats for the Gangetic dolphins, hosting over 15% of their population.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The distribution of these dolphins has declined in several rivers including Son, Ken, Betwa, Sind, Sharda, and the upper stretch of the Yamuna River.<\/li><li>More than 70% of dolphin entrapments occurred after the monsoon season or during peak winter, with the remaining 30% rescued during peak summer when water levels decrease and minimum flow is maintained.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Specifically, between 2013 and 2020, 19 Gangetic river dolphins were rescued from irrigation canals in the Ganga-Ghagra basin in Uttar Pradesh.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Features\"><\/span><strong>Features:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Ganges river dolphin, adapted solely to freshwater environments, relies heavily on echolocation due to its poor eyesight. Emitting ultrasonic sounds, it navigates and hunts, forming mental images based on the returning sound waves.<\/li><li>Typically solitary or in small groups, they often travel in pairs consisting of a mother and calf.<\/li><li>With females larger than males, the species reproduces slowly, with females giving birth to a single calf once every two to three years.<\/li><li>As mammals, Ganges river dolphins require air to breathe and must resurface regularly, typically every 30 to 120 seconds.<\/li><li>Due to the distinctive sound it makes when surfacing for air, locals affectionately refer to the creature as &#8216;Susu&#8217;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Primary_Threats\"><\/span><strong>Primary Threats:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Accidental entanglement in fishing gear poses a significant risk to Ganges river dolphins.<\/li><li>Poaching remains a threat, driven by the demand for dolphin oil used in fishing and traditional medicine.<\/li><li>Habitat destruction due to various human activities such as water extraction, construction of dams and embankments, and pollution from industrial waste and sewage discharge.<\/li><li>Conservation Statu<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Protection_Status\"><\/span><strong>Protection Status:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Endangered according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).<\/li><li>Listed under Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.<\/li><li>Classified under Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)&nbsp;<\/li><li>Appendix I of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Government_Initiatives\"><\/span><strong>Government Initiatives:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Project Dolphin aims to conserve and protect the Ganges river dolphin population.<\/li><li>Establishment of the Vikramshila Ganges Dolphin Sanctuary in Bihar to safeguard their habitat.<\/li><li>Observance of National Ganga River Dolphin Day on October 5th to raise awareness and promote conservation efforts.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Question<\/strong><br><strong>Q:1&nbsp; Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India? 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