{"id":42677,"date":"2024-06-19T08:12:18","date_gmt":"2024-06-19T08:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=42677"},"modified":"2024-06-19T11:47:41","modified_gmt":"2024-06-19T11:47:41","slug":"upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Current Affairs &#8211; 17th June 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-current-affairs?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Current+Affairs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In today&#8217;s daily current affairs briefing for UPSC aspirants, we explore the latest developments that hold relevance for the upcoming civil services examination. Our focus today includes a critical analysis of recent policy changes, international affairs, and national developments, all of which play a pivotal role in shaping the socio-political and economic landscape of India. Stay informed and stay ahead in your UPSC preparations with our daily current affairs updates, as we provide you with concise, well-researched insights to help you connect the dots between contemporary events and the broader canvas of the civil services syllabus.&nbsp;<\/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-69d154188b2a4\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Why_in_the_news\" title=\"Why in the news?\">Why in the news?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Major_Shifts_in_the_Indian_Economy_due_to_the_Rise_of_GCCs\" title=\"Major Shifts in the Indian Economy due to the Rise of GCCs:\">Major Shifts in the Indian Economy due to the Rise of GCCs:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#From_Back-Office_to_Strategic_Partner\" title=\"From Back-Office to Strategic Partner:\">From Back-Office to Strategic Partner:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Skill_Development_and_Talent_Pool_Evolution\" title=\"Skill Development and Talent Pool Evolution:\">Skill Development and Talent Pool Evolution:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Innovation_and_Knowledge_Economy\" title=\"Innovation and Knowledge Economy:\">Innovation and Knowledge Economy:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Job_Market_Transformation\" title=\"Job Market Transformation:\">Job Market Transformation:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Evolving_IT_Landscape\" title=\"Evolving IT Landscape:\">Evolving IT Landscape:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Increased_Global_Competitiveness\" title=\"Increased Global Competitiveness:\">Increased Global Competitiveness:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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-17th-june-2024\/#What_are_Global_Capability_Centers_GCCs\" title=\"What are Global Capability Centers (GCCs) ?&nbsp;\">What are Global Capability Centers (GCCs) ?&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#About\" title=\"About:\">About:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Examples_of_GCCs\" title=\"Examples of GCCs:\">Examples of GCCs:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Current_Landscape\" title=\"Current Landscape:\">Current Landscape:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Advantages_of_GCCs\" title=\"Advantages of GCCs:\">Advantages of GCCs:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Impact_on_Local_Economies\" title=\"Impact on Local Economies:\">Impact on Local Economies:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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-17th-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-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#First_All-India_Survey_on_AYUSH\" title=\"First All-India Survey on AYUSH\">First All-India Survey on AYUSH<\/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-17th-june-2024\/#Why_in_the_news-2\" title=\"Why in the news?\">Why in the news?<\/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-17th-june-2024\/#What_are_the_Highlights_of_the_Survey\" title=\"What are the Highlights of the Survey?\">What are the Highlights of the Survey?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#About-2\" title=\"About:\">About:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Objectives\" title=\"Objectives:\">Objectives:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Key_Findings\" title=\"Key Findings:\">Key Findings:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Awareness_of_AYUSH\" title=\"Awareness of AYUSH:\">Awareness of AYUSH:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Use_of_AYUSH\" title=\"Use of AYUSH:\">Use of AYUSH:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Expenditure_Incurred_for_Availing_Treatment_of_AYUSH\" title=\"Expenditure Incurred for Availing Treatment of AYUSH:\">Expenditure Incurred for Availing Treatment of AYUSH:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Use_of_AYUSH_System_by_Purpose\" title=\"Use of AYUSH System by Purpose:\">Use of AYUSH System by Purpose:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Practice_of_Yoga\" title=\"Practice of Yoga:\">Practice of Yoga:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#What_are_the_Government_Schemes_Related_to_Promotion_of_AYUSH_in_India\" title=\"What are the Government Schemes Related to Promotion of AYUSH in India?\">What are the Government Schemes Related to Promotion of AYUSH in India?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#National_Ayush_Mission\" title=\"National Ayush Mission:\">National Ayush Mission:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Ayur_Gyan\" title=\"Ayur Gyan:\">Ayur Gyan:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#AYURSWASTHYA\" title=\"AYURSWASTHYA:\">AYURSWASTHYA:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Champion_Service_Sector_Scheme\" title=\"Champion Service Sector Scheme:\">Champion Service Sector Scheme:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Promotion_of_International_Cooperation_in_AYUSH\" title=\"Promotion of International Cooperation in AYUSH:\">Promotion of International Cooperation in AYUSH:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Ayush_Oushadhi_Gunvatta_Evam_Uttpadan_Samvardhan_Yojana\" title=\"Ayush Oushadhi Gunvatta Evam Uttpadan Samvardhan Yojana:\">Ayush Oushadhi Gunvatta Evam Uttpadan Samvardhan Yojana:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Management_of_Medicinal_Plants\" title=\"Management of Medicinal Plants:\">Management of Medicinal Plants:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#ICIMOD_Report_2024_on_Hindu-Kush_Himalayan\" title=\"ICIMOD, Report 2024 on Hindu-Kush Himalayan\">ICIMOD, Report 2024 on Hindu-Kush Himalayan<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Why_in_the_news-3\" title=\"Why in the news?\">Why in the news?<\/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-17th-june-2024\/#Key_Findings_of_the_ICIMOD_Report\" title=\"Key Findings of the ICIMOD Report:&nbsp;\">Key Findings of the ICIMOD Report:&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Comparison_with_Historical_Records\" title=\"Comparison with Historical Records:\">Comparison with Historical Records:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Below-average_Snow_Cover\" title=\"Below-average Snow Cover:\">Below-average Snow Cover:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Dramatic_Fall_in_Specific_Basins\" title=\"Dramatic Fall in Specific Basins:\">Dramatic Fall in Specific Basins:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Consistent_Trend\" title=\"Consistent Trend:\">Consistent Trend:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Regional_Trends\" title=\"Regional Trends:\">Regional Trends:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Implications_for_Water_Security\" title=\"Implications for Water Security:\">Implications for Water Security:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Way_forward\" title=\"Way forward:\">Way forward:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Proactive_Stakeholder_Engagement\" title=\"Proactive Stakeholder Engagement:\">Proactive Stakeholder Engagement:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Prompt_Implementation_of_Drought_Management_Strategies\" title=\"Prompt Implementation of Drought Management Strategies:\">Prompt Implementation of Drought Management Strategies:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Enhanced_Water_Management\" title=\"Enhanced Water Management:\">Enhanced Water Management:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Collaborative_Water_Governance\" title=\"Collaborative Water Governance:\">Collaborative Water Governance:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#India_refuses_to_endorse_Ukraine_meet_statement\" title=\"India refuses to endorse Ukraine meet statement\">India refuses to endorse Ukraine meet statement<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Why_in_the_news-4\" title=\"Why in the news?\">Why in the news?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Key_Highlights_of_the_Ukraine_Peace_Summit_in_Switzerland\" title=\"Key Highlights of the Ukraine Peace Summit in Switzerland:\">Key Highlights of the Ukraine Peace Summit in Switzerland:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Attendance_and_Endorsement\" title=\"Attendance and Endorsement:\">Attendance and Endorsement:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Non-Endorsing_Countries\" title=\"Non-Endorsing Countries:\">Non-Endorsing Countries:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Indias_Participation_and_Stance\" title=\"India\u2019s Participation and Stance:\">India\u2019s Participation and Stance:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Why_did_India_Refuse\" title=\"Why did India Refuse?\">Why did India Refuse?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Neutrality_and_Balanced_Approach\" title=\"Neutrality and Balanced Approach:\">Neutrality and Balanced Approach:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Emphasis_on_Mutually_Acceptable_Solutions\" title=\"Emphasis on Mutually Acceptable Solutions:\">Emphasis on Mutually Acceptable Solutions:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-59\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Strategic_and_Diplomatic_Considerations\" title=\"Strategic and Diplomatic Considerations:\">Strategic and Diplomatic Considerations:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-60\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#Conclusion-2\" title=\"Conclusion:&nbsp;\">Conclusion:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-61\" 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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-81\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-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-82\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-june-2024\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_91-9773890604\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on +91-9773890604.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on +91-9773890604.&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-83\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-17th-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=\"New_Economic_Brain_Power_India\"><\/span><strong>New Economic Brain Power: India<\/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: GS &#8211; 3, Economy-Mobilization of Resources\u2013 Infrastructure\u2013 Inclusive Growth \u2014 Liberalisation<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_in_the_news\"><\/span><strong>Why in the news?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent years, India has shifted from being primarily known as a provider of back-office services to becoming a pivotal intellectual hub for Multinational Corporations (MNCs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXerzZvIqzcOYrIsfaTxIUcPAO-axEmsrK8VdA-UWdbwsjmPwZt54ra9YvdOEWg8h6HxzzJX0D0-OK_d6wS8bn-wXW3gMWvujfUocrKYMkV49p-vkp0t1xsOIWcoK2TFA-6asEQm40LSyxp4BIAjT8mejj5gPRfx_G5icXJEKw?key=Bn48sO8nEtY67TH21NBD1w\" alt=\"Indian Economy due to the Rise of GCCs\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><figcaption><strong>Indian Economy due to the Rise of GCCs<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Shifts_in_the_Indian_Economy_due_to_the_Rise_of_GCCs\"><\/span><strong>Major Shifts in the Indian Economy due to the Rise of GCCs:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_Back-Office_to_Strategic_Partner\"><\/span><strong>From Back-Office to Strategic Partner:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Historical Focus: <\/strong>In the 1990s and 2000s, India&#8217;s global economic role centred around back-office functions such as telemarketing and data entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Expansion into Complex Tasks: <\/strong>Today, India has expanded its role to encompass complex tasks including R&amp;D, analytics, artificial intelligence\/machine learning, robotic process automation, and product development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Skill_Development_and_Talent_Pool_Evolution\"><\/span><strong>Skill Development and Talent Pool Evolution:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Demand for Skilled Professionals: <\/strong>Global Capability Centers (GCCs) are driving the demand for skilled professionals, prompting a transformation in India&#8217;s education and training systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Educational Emphasis:<\/strong> Educational institutions are now prioritising STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), along with fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. These efforts aim to meet the evolving needs of GCCs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Innovation_and_Knowledge_Economy\"><\/span><strong>Innovation and Knowledge Economy:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Role of GCCs:<\/strong> GCCs are not just executing tasks but are also emerging as innovation hubs for their parent companies, promoting a culture of research and development within India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Knowledge Transfe<\/strong>r: The transfer of knowledge from MNCs to the Indian workforce enhances innovation, leading to the development of new technologies and solutions. This strengthens India&#8217;s position in the global knowledge economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Job_Market_Transformation\"><\/span><strong>Job Market Transformation:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Creation of High-Paying Jobs:<\/strong> GCCs are generating high-paying jobs across diverse sectors beyond traditional IT services, attracting talent such as engineers, data scientists, and financial analysts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Career Prospects:<\/strong> The rise of GCCs improves career prospects for skilled professionals, contributing to an overall enhancement in living standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolving_IT_Landscape\"><\/span><strong>Evolving IT Landscape:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Technological Investments: <\/strong>The presence of GCCs is driving investments in advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and big data analytics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Global Leadership:<\/strong> India&#8217;s focus on cutting-edge technologies positions it as a leader in the global IT services market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increased_Global_Competitiveness\"><\/span><strong>Increased Global Competitiveness:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Showcasing Capabilities:<\/strong> The growth of GCCs highlights India&#8217;s capabilities on the global stage, with MNCs increasingly recognizing India&#8217;s talent pool and cost-efficiency advantages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Attracting Foreign Investment: <\/strong>India&#8217;s competitive edge is attracting more foreign investment, further bolstering its position in the global knowledge economy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Global_Capability_Centers_GCCs\"><\/span><strong>What are Global Capability Centers (GCCs) ?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About\"><\/span><strong>About:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Internal Entities: <\/strong>GCCs operate within the global corporate structure of MNCs, providing specialised capabilities such as IT services, research and development (R&amp;D), customer support, and other business functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Strategic Outposts:<\/strong> They serve as hubs for delivering crucial services and expertise while aligning with the parent company&#8217;s global objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples_of_GCCs\"><\/span><strong>Examples of GCCs:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>General Electric (GE):<\/strong> Has a prominent GCC in Bangalore, focusing on R&amp;D and engineering for its aviation and healthcare sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nestle: <\/strong>Established a GCC in Lausanne, Switzerland, dedicated to product development and innovation for its food and beverage brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Current_Landscape\"><\/span><strong>Current Landscape:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Market Size: <\/strong>As of 2022\u201323, there were approximately 1,600 GCCs globally, collectively constituting a market worth USD 46 billion and employing 1.7 million people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Growth Segments<\/strong>: Professional and consulting services within GCCs have shown rapid growth, outpacing sectors like computer services and R&amp;D services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_GCCs\"><\/span><strong>Advantages of GCCs:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cost Efficiency: <\/strong>Establishing GCCs in locations with lower operational costs allows MNCs to achieve significant savings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Operational Efficiency<\/strong>: GCCs streamline specific functions, enabling headquarters to focus on core business strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Market Insights:<\/strong> GCCs provide valuable insights into local markets, customer preferences, and regulatory landscapes, facilitating tailored business strategies for regional success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_on_Local_Economies\"><\/span><strong>Impact on Local Economies:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Job Creation:<\/strong> GCCs create high-skilled jobs in host countries, contributing to economic growth and enhancing the local knowledge base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Knowledge Transfer: <\/strong>They promote knowledge transfer and technology adoption within the host country, fostering innovation and skill development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Foreign Investment Catalyst:<\/strong> By showcasing skilled workforces and favourable business environments, GCCs attract further foreign investment, bolstering the host country&#8217;s economic ecosystem.<\/p>\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, the emergence of GCCs marks a profound evolution in India&#8217;s global economic stature. Harnessing its intellectual capital, India is transitioning from a service provider to a pivotal strategic partner for MNCs. This transformation is set to exert enduring influence on India&#8217;s economic advancement and reshape the global technology landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Questions (PYQs)<\/strong><br><br><strong>Prelims<\/strong><br><strong>Q:1&nbsp; With reference to Foreign Direct Investment in India, which one of the following is considered its major characteristic? (2020)<\/strong><br>(a) It is the investment through capital instruments essentially in a listed company.<br>(b) It is a largely non-debt-creating capital flow.<br>(c) It is an investment that involves debt-servicing.<br>(d) It is the investment made by foreign institutional investors in Government securities.<br><strong>Ans: (b)<\/strong><br><br><strong>Q:2 Consider the following: (2021)<\/strong><br>1. Foreign currency convertible bonds<br>2. Foreign institutional investment with certain conditions<br>3. Global depository receipts<br>4. Non-resident external deposits<br><strong>Which of the above can be included in Foreign Direct Investments?<\/strong><br>(a) 1, 2 and 3<br>(b) 3 only<br>(c) 2 and 4<br>(d) 1 and 4<br><strong>Ans: (a)<\/strong><br><br><strong>Mains<\/strong><br><strong>Q1. \u201cThe broader aims and objectives of the WTO are to manage and promote international trade in the era of globalisation. But the Doha round of negotiations seems doomed due to differences between the developed and the developing countries.\u201d Discuss from the Indian perspective. (2016)<\/strong><br><strong>Q2. What are the key areas of reform if the WTO has to survive in the present context of the \u2018Trade War\u2019, especially keeping in mind the interest of India? (2018)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/company\/corporate-trends\/how-indias-new-brain-power-adds-to-its-economic-brawn\/articleshow\/110899924.cms?from=mdr\"><strong>Source: ET<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_All-India_Survey_on_AYUSH\"><\/span><strong>First All-India Survey on AYUSH<\/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: GS&nbsp; &#8211; 2- Polity &amp; Governance\u2013 Government Policies &amp; Interventions\u2013 Central Sector Schemes<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_in_the_news-2\"><\/span><strong>Why in the news?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) published the results of a national survey on Ayurveda, Yoga &amp; Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) systems of medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXeaQGWe7WZ1gSi3i31oCfpIXmEt3_eElc9lRiuKKFp8Kl3NtrZYsWLTR9mmjB5JtbS7dfuGNnOosBXST14gTkyphHTpmE_f9DQ-iULToYNq6nwOq2ayMsvHY8gIIJTFGp_PDWJBW4-vrSLfFXIy_6Cgyq8OE7d-tvAccG6O?key=Bn48sO8nEtY67TH21NBD1w\" alt=\"AYUSH\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><figcaption>AYUSH<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Highlights_of_the_Survey\"><\/span><strong>What are the Highlights of the Survey?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-2\"><\/span><strong>About:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The recently concluded national survey on AYUSH conducted by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) from July 2022 to June 2023 marks the first comprehensive effort to capture utilisation patterns of traditional healthcare practices across India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Objectives\"><\/span><strong>Objectives:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Assess awareness levels among the population regarding the AYUSH system of medicine.<\/li><li>Document the use of AYUSH for both preventive healthcare and treatment of ailments.<\/li><li>Record household awareness of home remedies, medicinal plants, and local health traditions.<\/li><li>Gather data on household expenditures related to treatments using AYUSH systems of medicine.<\/li><li><strong>Note: <\/strong>The survey covered the entire Indian Union, except for a few remote villages in the Andaman &amp; Nicobar Islands.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Findings\"><\/span><strong>Key Findings:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Awareness_of_AYUSH\"><\/span><strong>Awareness of AYUSH:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In rural India, approximately 95% of males and females aged 15 and above are familiar with AYUSH, while in urban areas, the awareness rate is around 96%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>About 79% of households in rural India and 80% in urban India have at least one member knowledgeable about medicinal plants and home remedies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Around 24% of households in both rural and urban India have at least one member aware of folk medicine or local health traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXc21dp0dJDAxpY5ElP03NQQSY5Q5tIxSn_orT6Np1HTi-0wVl9dbEkBgOGz03lhWsMULcwihG_r_8SOw-FPNB4qR-BcIVdY52WFJMWqPEKfLoRz_rveac5yTdaXaHoy2mrj7Q-iX3LXk-CWX7jVYT2Cs-Fo75UTp4OS8kXe?key=Bn48sO8nEtY67TH21NBD1w\" alt=\"AYUSH\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><figcaption>AYUSH<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_of_AYUSH\"><\/span><strong>Use of AYUSH:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Approximately 53% of people in urban areas and 46% in rural areas have utilised AYUSH for prevention or treatment of ailments in the past year (365 days).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expenditure_Incurred_for_Availing_Treatment_of_AYUSH\"><\/span><strong>Expenditure Incurred for Availing Treatment of AYUSH:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The average expenditure per person for prevention or treatment of ailments using AYUSH was Rs. 574 in urban areas and Rs. 472 in rural areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_of_AYUSH_System_by_Purpose\"><\/span><strong>Use of AYUSH System by Purpose:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXf0k-h2i1_Q51f8vk9lWwwX3eep7fpV2XLaf-EfjRqFwF4PPNKaNBWWPRmHIiCsLibhRUp1KJefaNOd1MnABR2DuxqP6Z5OfIY5TSR_lLTZrcFK3BStimiEMBEur8U61De0Wlyv1ubJc0a-pPna3XGV61niwTNRsPyN6o_W?key=Bn48sO8nEtY67TH21NBD1w\" alt=\"AYUSH\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><figcaption>AYUSH<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practice_of_Yoga\"><\/span><strong>Practice of Yoga:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In rural India, approximately 11 million households, and in urban India, around 14 million households, have at least one member who practises yoga regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>AYUSH<\/strong><br><br>AYUSH stands for Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy. These systems represent traditional Indian medical practices with distinct philosophies focused on holistic well-being, natural healing, and self-healing responses. Here&#8217;s a brief overview of each:<br><strong>Ayurveda<\/strong>: An ancient system emphasising balance in bodily systems through diet, herbal treatment, and yogic breathing.<br><strong>Yoga: <\/strong>A spiritual and physical discipline aimed at integrating body, mind, and spirit through postures (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama), and meditation.<br><strong>Naturopathy:<\/strong> Uses natural elements like water, air, and diet to stimulate the body&#8217;s self-healing mechanisms.<br><strong>Unani:<\/strong> Focuses on balance restoration through herbal medicines, dietary regulation, and practices rooted in the humoral theory.<br><strong>Siddha: <\/strong>Traditional Tamil medicine based on the concept of five elements and the humours, emphasising prevention and treatment through diet, yoga, and herbal remedies.<br><strong>Homoeopathy:<\/strong> Treats ailments with highly diluted substances that stimulate the body&#8217;s self-healing processes based on the principle of &#8220;like cures like<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Government_Schemes_Related_to_Promotion_of_AYUSH_in_India\"><\/span><strong>What are the Government Schemes Related to Promotion of AYUSH in India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Ayush_Mission\"><\/span><strong>National Ayush Missio<\/strong>n:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Launched in 2014 to promote traditional and cost-effective AYUSH systems of medicine in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Focuses on infrastructure development, education, research, manpower augmentation, and quality control in AYUSH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ayur_Gyan\"><\/span><strong>Ayur Gyan:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Aimed at promoting education, research, and innovation in AYUSH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Components include Capacity Building and Continuing Medical Education (CME) for AYUSH professionals, and Research &amp; Innovation focusing on priority health areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AYURSWASTHYA\"><\/span><strong>AYURSWASTHYA:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Supports AYUSH organisations and institutes through grants to enhance facilities, research capabilities, and overall operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Champion_Service_Sector_Scheme\"><\/span><strong>Champion Service Sector Scheme<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Aims to boost medical tourism in India, particularly in traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda and Yoga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seeks to attract international patients, tourists, and visitors interested in AYUSH healthcare options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Promotion_of_International_Cooperation_in_AYUSH\"><\/span><strong>Promotion of International Cooperation in AYUSH:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Focuses on raising awareness and interest in AYUSH systems globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aims to facilitate international promotion, development, and recognition of AYUSH practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ayush_Oushadhi_Gunvatta_Evam_Uttpadan_Samvardhan_Yojana\"><\/span><strong>Ayush Oushadhi Gunvatta Evam Uttpadan Samvardhan Yojana:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Aims to improve the quality and manufacturing standards of AYUSH medicines in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seeks to make these medicines safer, more reliable, and potentially exportable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Management_of_Medicinal_Plants\"><\/span><strong>Management of Medicinal Plants<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Aims to promote cultivation, preservation, and sustainable management of medicinal plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Led by the National Medicinal Plant Board under the Ministry of AYUSH to coordinate efforts across various ministries and departments for development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Other Schemes Related to AYUSH<\/strong><br>New Portals on AYUSH Sector AYUSH Entrepreneurship Programme AYUSH Wellness Centers ACCR Portal and AYUSH Sanjivani App AYUSH Holistic Wellness Centre (AYUSH HWC)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Question (PYQ)<\/strong><br><br><strong>Mains<\/strong>Q:1 How is the Government of India protecting traditional knowledge of medicine from patenting by pharmaceutical companies? (2019)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2025076#:~:text=RESULTS%20OF%20SURVEY%20ON%20AYUSH%20(July%202022%20to%20June%202023)%20Released&amp;text=Approximately%2095%25%20of%20rural%20and,and%2086%25%20of%20urban%20households.\"><strong>Source: PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ICIMOD_Report_2024_on_Hindu-Kush_Himalayan\"><\/span><strong>ICIMOD, Report 2024 on Hindu-Kush Himalayan<\/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: GS -3 Environment and Ecology- Environment report- ICIMOD<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_in_the_news-3\"><\/span><strong>Why in the news?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Snow Update Report 2024 from the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), snow persistence in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region was notably below normal levels this year.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXc4Dtst5Z2SxoRxAGAOYRY6HkmVZ6b-CE-BdMAHl9KwwVfsNoHgbXjQ3LirO1i0HySUpQ9eGcUybFwaMlAxD2Yv_kvGDv1aTHuEyoEO62xyrHHIn7pLtCvXYGx8J__XlErWh4G5eTzgJzkOD8Jfa4fXmTH0c6nlfRZOf-oHJQ?key=Bn48sO8nEtY67TH21NBD1w\" alt=\"ICIMOD\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><figcaption>ICIMOD<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>What about the ICIMOD?<\/strong><br><br><strong>About : T<\/strong>he ICIMOD is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to advancing knowledge and promoting sustainable development in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region.<br><strong>Mission:<\/strong> ICIMOD serves the interests of the HKH people by fostering regional cooperation and facilitating the exchange of knowledge and resources.<strong>Location: <\/strong>It is headquartered in Kathmandu, Nepal, strategically situated in the heart of the HKH region.<br><strong>Regional Member Countries<\/strong>: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan are the member countries collaborating under ICIMOD&#8217;s initiatives and program.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Findings_of_the_ICIMOD_Report\"><\/span><strong>Key Findings of the ICIMOD Report:&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparison_with_Historical_Records\"><\/span><strong>Comparison with Historical Records:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The report analysed snow persistence in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region&nbsp; from 2003 to 2024 and compared snow persistence in November 2023-April 2024 with historical averages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Below-average_Snow_Cover\"><\/span><strong>Below-average Snow Cover:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra river basins experienced reduced snow cover, with decreases of 23%, 17%, and 15% respectively compared to the average from 2003-2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dramatic_Fall_in_Specific_Basins\"><\/span><strong>Dramatic Fall in Specific Basins:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Helmand River basin, originating from the HKH region and flowing into Afghanistan and Iran, saw a significant 31.8% decrease in snow persistence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Amu Darya river basin, one of Central Asia\u2019s longest rivers, experienced its lowest snow persistence with a notable 28.2% decrease below normal levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consistent_Trend\"><\/span><strong>Consistent Trend:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past 22 years, 13 have recorded below-average seasonal snow persistence in the HKH region, indicating a consistent trend of decreasing snow amounts and duration in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regional_Trends\"><\/span><strong>Regional Trends:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a gradient of decreasing below-average snow persistence from east to west across the HKH region, with the most pronounced declines observed in the western regions, where snow&#8217;s contribution to water supply is significant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Implications_for_Water_Security\"><\/span><strong>Implications for Water Security:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Below-average snow accumulation poses a substantial risk to early summer water availability this year, affecting water security in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXeL8oMBhyiFCRXccXdJfAVniGo04UgUkOx8bL6oTzr6Vo1GNapQihrEJIy85FRjC7JIjnzu-LcjJNy2yus_Cc4VyFZzV1_Iq3S_VtYanmnIPQHUTu2mSJmpzoZBxt_Q7CdV3kiII483mvdjbRtfIgrL4bCahdOvdHOF8L8USw?key=Bn48sO8nEtY67TH21NBD1w\" alt=\"ICIMOD Report\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><figcaption><strong>ICIMOD Report<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\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<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Proactive_Stakeholder_Engagement\"><\/span><strong>Proactive Stakeholder Engagement:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Stakeholders must take proactive steps to address challenges, mitigate potential water shortages, update plans to manage water stress effectively, and communicate risks to communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prompt_Implementation_of_Drought_Management_Strategies\"><\/span><strong>Prompt Implementation of Drought Management Strategies:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Governments need to swiftly implement drought management strategies to safeguard water resources and support communities during periods of reduced precipitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enhanced_Water_Management\"><\/span><strong>Enhanced Water Management:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Promoting rainwater collection for irrigation and other activities can significantly enhance water management practices, improving resilience to water scarcity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Collaborative_Water_Governance\"><\/span><strong>Collaborative Water Governance:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Countries sharing transboundary rivers should collaborate to revise and strengthen water management laws, ensuring long-term resilience to climate change impacts on water resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>About the Hindu Kush Himalaya Region<\/strong><br><br><strong>Extent of the Region: <\/strong>The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region spans 3,500 km, covering parts of eight countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. <strong>Source of Major Rivers:<\/strong> It serves as the source for ten major river systems in Asia: the Amu Darya, Indus, Ganges, Brahmaputra (Yarlungtsanpo), Irrawaddy, Salween (Nu), Mekong (Lancang), Yangtse (Jinsha), Yellow River (Huanghe), and Tarim (Dayan).<strong> Dependency on the Cryosphere:<\/strong> The HKH region heavily relies on the cryosphere, which includes snow, permafrost, and ice from glaciers, lakes, and rivers. <strong>Critical Freshwater Source:<\/strong> This frozen water is crucial for providing freshwater to approximately 240 million people living in the HKH region and offers significant benefits downstream. <strong>Contribution to Water Flow<\/strong>: Snowmelt contributes about 23% of the total water flow in 12 major river basins originating from the HKH, ensuring water availability for agriculture, industry, and domestic use downstream.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Questions (PYQ)<\/strong><br><br><strong>Prelims<\/strong><br><strong>Q:1 When you travel in Himalayas, you will see the following: (2012)<\/strong><br>1. Deep gorges<br>2. U-turn river courses<br>3. Parallel mountain ranges<br>4. Steep gradients causing land sliding<br><strong>Which of the above can be said to be the evidence for Himalayas being young fold mountains?<\/strong><br>(a) 1 and 2 only&nbsp;<br>(b) 1, 2 and 4 only&nbsp;<br>(c) 3 and 4 only&nbsp;<br>(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4<br><strong>Ans: (d)<\/strong><br><br><strong>Mains<\/strong><br><strong>Q.1 Briefly mention the alignment of major mountain ranges of the world and explain their impact on local weather conditions, with examples. (2021)<\/strong><br><strong>Q.2 How will the melting of Himalayan glaciers have a far-reaching impact on the water resources of India? (2020)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/news\/climate-change\/hindu-kush-himalaya-indus-ganga-other-river-basins-face-significantly-lower-than-normal-snow-persistence-says-icimod-96719\">DTE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_refuses_to_endorse_Ukraine_meet_statement\"><\/span><strong>India refuses to endorse Ukraine meet statement<\/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: GS-2- IR- Bilateral Groupings &amp; Agreements\u2013 Effect of Policies &amp; Politics of Countries on India&#8217;s Interests<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_in_the_news-4\"><\/span><strong>Why in the news?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, India underscored that achieving peace requires proposals acceptable to both Russia and Ukraine, and therefore chose to disassociate from the final document issued on June 16 at the conclusion of the Peace Summit in Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXcBnpFmGcIr9rzRVcF7MQ7InNyfH6T1va18LiwukNpzk54jo_2Zw0n5oF4kRHYBRFtqS9Zf3u5A-vlwsUMlsp4DkOj3UZXxCI69LdOszwu_mw3vh0Cfo2JQWCQalOVsB4uyikdDUBAKlka04I2rLNzeyhyzPz-iiEq-8MeceQ?key=Bn48sO8nEtY67TH21NBD1w\" alt=\"Ukraine Peace Summit in Switzerland\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><figcaption><strong>Ukraine Peace Summit in Switzerland<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Highlights_of_the_Ukraine_Peace_Summit_in_Switzerland\"><\/span><strong>Key Highlights of the Ukraine Peace Summit in Switzerland:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attendance_and_Endorsement\"><\/span><strong>Attendance and Endorsement:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>More than 80 countries participated in the summit and endorsed the &#8220;Joint Communique on a Peace Framework.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The communique emphasised the importance of protecting Ukraine&#8217;s territorial integrity, based on Ukraine&#8217;s peace formula and the principles of the UN Charter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Non-Endorsing_Countries\"><\/span><strong>Non-Endorsing Countries:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>India, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Thailand, Indonesia, Mexico, and the United Arab Emirates did not sign the communique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brazil attended as an observer, while China declined the invitation to participate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_Participation_and_Stance\"><\/span><strong>India\u2019s Participation and Stance:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>India attended the summit but chose not to endorse the final document.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>India&#8217;s stance is based on the principle that any peace proposal must be acceptable to both Russia and Ukraine for it to be sustainable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reiterated India&#8217;s commitment to understanding diverse perspectives and pursuing a resolution through dialogue and diplomacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_India_Refuse\"><\/span><strong>Why did India Refuse?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Neutrality_and_Balanced_Approach\"><\/span><strong>Neutrality and Balanced Approach:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>India adheres to a policy of neutrality and balanced diplomacy in international conflicts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By abstaining from taking sides in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, India aims to maintain positive diplomatic relations with both nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emphasis_on_Mutually_Acceptable_Solutions\"><\/span><strong>Emphasis on Mutually Acceptable Solutions<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>India believes that sustainable peace can only be achieved through proposals that are mutually acceptable to both Russia and Ukraine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This approach underscores India&#8217;s commitment to promoting dialogue and practical engagement between the conflicting parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_and_Diplomatic_Considerations\"><\/span><strong>Strategic and Diplomatic Considerations:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>By refraining from endorsing the communique, India preserves its potential role as a trusted mediator in international disputes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This stance helps safeguard its strategic partnerships, particularly with Russia, and takes into account broader geopolitical concerns such as food and energy security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion-2\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion:&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, India&#8217;s decision underscores its commitment to neutrality, advocating for peace proposals acceptable to both Russia and Ukraine. It aims to preserve diplomatic relations and safeguard strategic interests amidst evolving global geopolitical dynamics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Questions (PYQ)<\/strong><br><br><strong>Mains<\/strong><br><strong>Q: 1 What is the significance of Indo-US defence deals over Indo-Russian defence deals? Discuss with reference to stability in the Indo-Pacific region.(2020)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/need-both-russia-and-ukraine-at-table-says-india\/article68297436.ece\">TH<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DRDO_developed_Woman-led_start-up_Divya_Drishti\"><\/span><strong>DRDO developed&nbsp; Woman-led start-up : Divya Drishti<\/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>GS -3, Science and Technology- AI<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_in_the_news-5\"><\/span><strong>Why in the news?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, a start-up named Ingenious Research Solutions Pvt Ltd. collaborated with the Centre for Artificial Intelligence &amp; Robotics (CAIR), a DRDO laboratory based in Bangalore, to develop an AI tool called \u2018Divya Drishti.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXf1YIxI6y8iWjDnisTEJ2hnTxrOeAPuOt06MLR55AGEhZE-D4Nne_7r0apoNoTnmBu4ICSokxyz9kB1Nd2S-B61CRFlsarNZ_NHbJV2kOH-X6LnAtHEfsto9WM4uBP8qsrkMQNlHtz1nq56j49k6RWHUx15ygjeUN5TXIGEew?key=Bn48sO8nEtY67TH21NBD1w\" alt=\"Divya Drishti\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><figcaption><strong>Divya Drishti<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Divya_Drishti\"><\/span><strong>What is Divya Drishti ?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-3\"><\/span><strong>About:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018Divya Drishti\u2019 integrates facial recognition with immutable physiological parameters such as gait and skeleton, creating a robust biometric authentication system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biometric_Authentication\"><\/span><strong>Biometric Authentication:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This tool utilises both facial recognition and gait analysis, offering a dual-layered approach that enhances accuracy in identifying individuals and reduces the risks of false positives and identity fraud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Applications\"><\/span><strong>Applications<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018Divya Drishti\u2019 has applications across various sectors including Defence, Law Enforcement, Corporate environments, and Public Infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Supported_by\"><\/span><strong>Supported by:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The development of this AI tool was supported by the Technology Development Fund (TDF), showcasing DRDO\u2019s commitment to nurturing start-ups in the defence and aerospace sectors as part of the \u2018Aatmanirbhar Bharat\u2019 initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)<\/strong><br><br><strong>About:<\/strong> The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) is India&#8217;s premier research and development agency under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. <strong>Objective: <\/strong>DRDO is mandated with conducting military research and development aimed at achieving self-sufficiency in the defence sector.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Centre_for_Artificial_Intelligence_and_Robotics_CAIR\"><\/span><strong>Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR):<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About: <\/strong>CAIR, a prominent DRDO laboratory, specialises in research and development in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Command and Control, and Information and Communication Security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Role: <\/strong>CAIR plays a crucial role in influencing national technology policies, emphasising the importance of national security and fostering self-reliance in advanced technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/woman-led-start-up-ai-tool-multi-faceted-authentication-system-9393284\/\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Olympus_Mons\"><\/span><strong>Olympus Mons<\/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>GS- 1, Geography \u2013 Olympus Mons \u2014 volcano<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_in_the_news-6\"><\/span><strong>Why in the news ?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, water frost has been observed on the towering Tharsis volcanoes, including the massive Olympus Mons near Mars&#8217;s equator, marking the first detection of such frost in this region.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXeCyfqA1b_UDLSG5tX7pG43NUhWt0V1MlOkuT4JJIiG9mtqovh3JgZysx2Qko-LuwZ7CwbZ1c6NbHgo72-GdHbojtz57Y-OwC4RRnd2PR2q_6mwEMNfOnKoAwuKZMrLFG5jqBVuiOleiyn0UK0yZ-HI52Nbf-repg8jhp1GYQ?key=Bn48sO8nEtY67TH21NBD1w\" alt=\"Olympus Mons\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><figcaption><strong>Olympus Mons<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Olympus_Mons\"><\/span><strong>About Olympus Mons:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Olympus Mons is a shield volcano located in Mars&#8217; western hemisphere.<\/li><li>It stands as the highest point on Mars and holds the title of the largest known volcano in the solar system.<\/li><li>Rising to a height of 16 miles (24 kilometres), it towers approximately three times higher than Mt. Everest.<\/li><li>With a diameter of 340 miles (550 kilometres), Olympus Mons covers an area larger than the entire Hawaiian Islands chain.<\/li><li>By comparison, Earth&#8217;s largest volcano, Mauna Loa in Hawaii, spans 120 kilometres across and reaches 9 kilometres in height.<\/li><li>Olympus Mons is estimated to be around 3.5 billion years old, forming early in Mars&#8217; history.<\/li><li>The volcano features a very gentle slope, ranging only between 2 to 5 degrees, giving it a remarkably flat appearance.<\/li><li>At its summit lies a caldera, a large depression resulting from volcanic activity, which spans approximately 50 miles (80 kilometres) wide.<\/li><li>This caldera is composed of several overlapping pits formed during different eruptive phases.<\/li><li>In contrast, many Earth-based volcanoes typically exhibit a simpler, single caldera structure.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_the_mountains_so_tall\"><\/span><strong>Why are the mountains so tall?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Limited Plate Movement:<\/strong> Mars experiences minimal tectonic activity, with both the hot spot and crust remaining relatively stationary. This lack of movement allows lava to accumulate in one location, forming large volcanoes like Olympus Mons instead of volcanic island chains typical on Earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Extended Lifespan:<\/strong> Martian volcanoes maintain continuous activity over millions of years, resulting in a steady accumulation of magma in specific areas on Mars&#8217; surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shield Volcano Type: <\/strong>Olympus Mons is a shield volcano, characterised by its gentle eruption style where lava flows slowly down its sides rather than erupting violently. This type of volcano contributes to Olympus Mons&#8217; broad, squat appearance with an average slope of only 5 percent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Structural_Features\"><\/span><strong>Structural Features:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Calderas: <\/strong>At the summit of Olympus Mons, six collapsed craters, known as calderas, are stacked on top of each other, creating a depression measuring 53 miles across.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Outer Escarpment: <\/strong>Surrounding the volcano&#8217;s perimeter is a cliff or escarpment that rises as high as 6 miles (10 km) above the surrounding terrain. This cliff alone matches the height of Earth&#8217;s Mauna Loa volcano.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Base Depression: <\/strong>The base of Olympus Mons is marked by a wide depression formed as the immense weight of the volcano presses into Mars&#8217; crust<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ephemeral_Frost_Discovered_on_Mars_Olympus_Mons\"><\/span><strong>Ephemeral Frost Discovered on Mars\u2019 Olympus Mons:&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Ephemeral frost has been discovered on Mars&#8217; Olympus Mons, with approximately 150,000 tonnes of water cycling daily, according to findings from the European Space Agency&#8217;s ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) NOMAD instrument.<\/li><li>The frost was initially detected atop the Olympus Mons volcano by the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter&#8217;s NOMAD instrument.<\/li><li>The Mars Express orbiter further confirmed the unexpected presence of frost across multiple volcanoes in the Tharsis region.<\/li><li>The frost patches are remarkably thin, about the width of a human hair, and cover extensive areas within the summit calderas of these volcanoes.<\/li><li>This amount of frost translates to 150,000 tonnes of water exchanging between the surface and atmosphere each day during Mars&#8217; cold seasons, equivalent to 60 Olympic-sized swimming pools.<\/li><li>The frost is transient, present for only a few hours around sunrise before evaporating in the daylight, highlighting unique microclimates within the deep volcanic calderas.<\/li><li>Understanding the formation of this ephemeral frost provides insights into Mars&#8217; atmospheric dynamics and potential locations of liquid water, crucial for future robotic and human exploration missions.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Shield Volcano<\/strong><br><br><strong>Size and Shape<\/strong>: Shield volcanoes rank as Earth&#8217;s largest volcanoes, characterized by their expansive size and broad, gently sloping sides. Unlike composite volcanoes, they lack steep, conical peaks. <strong>Composition:<\/strong> These volcanoes are predominantly composed of basalt, a type of lava known for its high fluidity when erupted. <strong>Lava Characteristics:<\/strong> Due to basalt&#8217;s low viscosity, it flows easily on the surface. During eruptions, this fluid lava travels significant distances away from the volcano&#8217;s vent. <strong>Formation:<\/strong> Shield volcanoes develop over extended periods through repeated eruptions that occur intermittently, gradually building up layers of lava. <strong>Eruption Behaviour:<\/strong> Eruptions at shield volcanoes are typically non-explosive unless water enters the vent, which can lead to steam-driven explosions. Normally, eruptions feature low-explosivity fountaining that constructs cinder cones and spatter cones around the vent. <strong>Famous Examples<\/strong>: The Hawaiian Islands boast some of the most well-known shield volcanoes globally, such as Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea, which have significantly shaped the islands&#8217;<br>landscapes over millions of years.<br><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"405\" height=\"203\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdUe8kPMYAO9_iOYi-ofIM_JDVPvE0lcUV-3mCq1ntL6I5czhQ5ugAiOioWDbEofjVoblJvxJUbNvDMvIM9F6PZt11BReDNkcxyD5pe5ZFddDZiEpCbjtUO7iNbntTGNO9OBD7u-F4Kcs53lZVqEeabxCe_3YsS7Rv26YdBxA?key=Bn48sO8nEtY67TH21NBD1w\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 405px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 405\/203;\"><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong>&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esa.int\/Science_Exploration\/Space_Science\/Mars_Express_overview\">ESA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nagastra_%E2%80%93_1\"><\/span><strong>Nagastra \u2013 1<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tags: GS \u2013 3 \u2013 S&amp;T \u2013 Defence&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why in the news ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian Army has received the 1st batch of man-portable suicide drones, Nagastra-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The high-tech drones are designed and developed indigenously by Economic Explosives Limited (EEL), a subsidiary of Solar Industries, Nagpur.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdz42ADU4yuQZCSSGXdZwr0oITnW2B8NzZ4zxzBmhMPizmnTV-09Vm930P8LCxHKL5sqUz78o0r4gitSH74C0HspABvxFjUvXdkJsI5MnO_UPT5I_oSTN0ghBH-BWPtnrOBjG8D8FWjSAp0zRWNAcTWZUCsVBc_jiwwVonp2A?key=Bn48sO8nEtY67TH21NBD1w\" alt=\"Nagastra - 1\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><figcaption>Nagastra &#8211; 1<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nagastra is a fixed-wing electric unmanned aerial vehicle with an endurance of 60 minutes.<\/li><li>Unlike other weapons, Solar\u2019s Nagastra has the capability to abort an attack if necessary and can be safely retrieved.<\/li><li>It is named a loitering munition weapon due to its ability to hover over the target.<\/li><li>It can carry a 1-kilo warhead and carry out a precision strike via GPS with an accuracy of within two metres.<\/li><li>It offers a 15 km range with man-in-loop control and extends up to 30 km in autonomous mode.<\/li><li>Due to its electric propulsion system, Nagastra-1 provides a low acoustic signature, making it almost undetectable at altitudes over 200 metres.<\/li><li>It has a \u2018Kamikaze mode\u2019 in which it can search and destroy any target by crashing into it.<\/li><li>It is equipped with day and night surveillance cameras.<\/li><li>It has been designed to hit enemy training camps, launch pads, and infiltrators and thus reduce risk to soldiers.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/india\/first-batch-of-made-in-india-nagastra-1-delivered-to-army-key-features-of-this-suicide-drone\/articleshow\/110989936.cms\"><strong>TOI<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_are_daily_current_affairs\"><\/span>Q: What are daily current affairs? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Daily current affairs refer to the most recent and relevant events, developments, and news stories that are happening around the world on a day-to-day basis. These can encompass a wide range of topics, including politics, economics, science, technology, sports, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Why_is_it_important_to_stay_updated_with_daily_current_affairs\"><\/span>Q: Why is it important to stay updated with daily current affairs? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Staying updated with daily current affairs is crucial because it helps individuals make informed decisions in their personal and professional lives. It enables people to understand the world around them, stay aware of significant events, and engage in informed discussions about important issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Where_can_I_access_daily_current_affairs_information\"><\/span>Q: Where can I access daily current affairs information? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: There are various sources for daily current affairs, including newspapers, news websites, television news broadcasts, radio programs, and dedicated apps or newsletters. 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