{"id":43281,"date":"2024-07-11T12:11:15","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T12:11:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=43281"},"modified":"2024-07-11T12:11:16","modified_gmt":"2024-07-11T12:11:16","slug":"upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2024-edukemy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Current Affairs &#8211; 11th July 2024 &#8211; Edukemy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In today&#8217;s daily current affairs briefing for UPSC aspirants, we explore the latest developments that hold relevance for the upcoming civil services examination. Our focus today includes a critical analysis of recent policy changes, international affairs, and national developments, all of which play a pivotal role in shaping the socio-political and economic landscape of India. Stay informed and stay ahead in your UPSC preparations with our daily current affairs updates, as we provide you with concise, well-researched insights to help you connect the dots between contemporary events and the broader canvas of the civil services syllabus.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<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<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-69d2f423d890d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d2f423d890d\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Dealing_with_Pakistan_Without_Playing_Tit-for-Tat\" title=\"Dealing with Pakistan Without Playing Tit-for-Tat\">Dealing with Pakistan Without Playing Tit-for-Tat<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#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-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#The_Reality_of_Pakistan_Sponsored_Terrorism_in_Jammu_Kashmir\" title=\"The Reality of Pakistan Sponsored Terrorism in Jammu &amp; Kashmir:\">The Reality of Pakistan Sponsored Terrorism in Jammu &amp; Kashmir:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#The_Challenge_of_Reducing_Tensions_between_India_and_Pakistan\" title=\"The Challenge of Reducing Tensions between India and Pakistan:\">The Challenge of Reducing Tensions between India and Pakistan:<\/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-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Ways_Ahead_to_Address_the_Persistent_Threat\" title=\"Ways Ahead to Address the Persistent Threat:\">Ways Ahead to Address the Persistent Threat:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#SC_Upholds_Maintainability_Of_West_Bengals_Suit_Against_CBI\" title=\"SC Upholds Maintainability Of West Bengal\u2019s Suit Against CBI\">SC Upholds Maintainability Of West Bengal\u2019s Suit Against CBI<\/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-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#About_the_Central_Bureau_of_Investigation_CBI\" title=\"About the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI):\">About the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI):<\/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-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Consent_Required_by_the_CBI_for_Conducting_Investigation_in_a_State\" title=\"Consent Required by the CBI for Conducting Investigation in a State:\">Consent Required by the CBI for Conducting Investigation in a State:<\/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-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Withdrawal_of_General_Consent_and_its_Impact\" title=\"Withdrawal of General Consent and its Impact:\">Withdrawal of General Consent and its Impact:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#SC_Holds_Bengals_Suit_Maintainable\" title=\"SC Holds Bengal\u2019s Suit Maintainable:\">SC Holds Bengal\u2019s Suit Maintainable:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Key_Takeaways_of_the_Judgement\" title=\"Key Takeaways of the Judgement:\">Key Takeaways of the Judgement:<\/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-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#The_Agency_CBI_Not_Being_the_%E2%80%98Government_of_India\" title=\"The Agency (CBI) Not Being the \u2018Government of India\u2019:\">The Agency (CBI) Not Being the \u2018Government of India\u2019:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#MSMEs_need_funds_for_tech_upgrades_green_transition\" title=\"MSMEs need funds for tech upgrades, green transition\">MSMEs need funds for tech upgrades, green transition<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#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-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#What_are_the_6_Pillars_for_the_Growth_of_the_MSME_Sector\" title=\"What are the 6 Pillars for the Growth of the MSME Sector?\">What are the 6 Pillars for the Growth of the MSME Sector?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#How_Can_Employment_be_Raised\" title=\"How Can Employment be Raised?\">How Can Employment be Raised?<\/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-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Indian_Government_Steps_Taken_for_MSMEs\" title=\"Indian Government Steps Taken for MSMEs:\">Indian Government Steps Taken for MSMEs:<\/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-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Way_to_Green_Transition_and_R_D_Way_Forward\" title=\"Way to Green Transition and R&amp;D (Way Forward)\">Way to Green Transition and R&amp;D (Way Forward)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#India-Austria_Bilateral_Relationship\" title=\"India-Austria Bilateral Relationship\">India-Austria Bilateral Relationship<\/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-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#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-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#India-Austria_Bilateral_Relationship-2\" title=\"India-Austria Bilateral Relationship:\">India-Austria Bilateral Relationship:<\/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-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#News_Summary\" title=\"News Summary:\">News Summary:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Maternal_Healthcare_for_the_Tribal_Population\" title=\"Maternal Healthcare for the Tribal Population\">Maternal Healthcare for the Tribal Population<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#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-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Marginalisation_of_Tribals_in_Accessing_Maternal_Healthcare\" title=\"Marginalisation of Tribals in Accessing Maternal Healthcare:\">Marginalisation of Tribals in Accessing Maternal Healthcare:<\/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-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Government_Initiatives\" title=\"Government Initiatives:\">Government Initiatives:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Way_Ahead\" title=\"Way Ahead:\">Way Ahead:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#RBI_Data_Shows_Significant_Job_Growth_in_FY2024\" title=\"RBI Data Shows Significant Job Growth in FY2024\">RBI Data Shows Significant Job Growth in FY2024<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#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-32\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Citigroup_Report_and_Government_Response\" title=\"Citigroup Report and Government Response:\">Citigroup Report and Government Response:<\/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-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Employment_Trends_%E2%80%93_Latest_PLFS_Data\" title=\"Employment Trends \u2013 Latest PLFS Data:\">Employment Trends \u2013 Latest PLFS Data:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#India_KLEMS_Database\" title=\"India KLEMS Database:\">India KLEMS Database:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Mitochondrial_donation_therapy\" title=\"Mitochondrial donation therapy\">Mitochondrial donation therapy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#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-37\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Mitochondrial_disease\" title=\"Mitochondrial disease:\">Mitochondrial disease:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Classical_Language_Status\" title=\"Classical Language Status\">Classical Language Status<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Why_in_the_news-4\" title=\"Why in the news?&nbsp;\">Why in the news?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#About_Classical_Language_Status\" title=\"About Classical Language Status:\">About Classical Language Status:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Classical_Languages_in_India\" title=\"Classical Languages in India:\">Classical Languages in India:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Borehole_Geophysics_Research_Laboratory_BGRL\" title=\"Borehole Geophysics Research Laboratory (BGRL)\">Borehole Geophysics Research Laboratory (BGRL)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Why_in_the_news-5\" 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-44\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#About_Borehole_Geophysics_Research_Laboratory_BGRL\" title=\"About Borehole Geophysics Research Laboratory (BGRL):\">About Borehole Geophysics Research Laboratory (BGRL):<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Shield-tail_snake\" title=\"Shield-tail snake\">Shield-tail snake<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Why_in_the_news-6\" 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-47\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#About_Shield-tail_Snake_Uropeltis_caudomaculata\" title=\"About Shield-tail Snake (Uropeltis caudomaculata):\">About Shield-tail Snake (Uropeltis caudomaculata):<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#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-49\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#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-50\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-11th-july-2024-edukemy\/#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 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Here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dealing_with_Pakistan_Without_Playing_Tit-for-Tat\"><\/span><strong>Dealing with Pakistan Without Playing Tit-for-Tat<\/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- India and its Neighbourhood \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\"><\/span><strong>Why in the news?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Recent escalation in violence in Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in the death of seven security personnel.<\/li><li>Persistent issue of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism despite peace initiatives and aggressive strategies.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfPYSB2KV6T1fvSQsfcHDfDABVSCIViitkR2afDXUtv-axIzbv-XHYOrEged4qt-NyCDOB6x61jNWhP2hrkZbxa6UACjJgRyBJ2srRu9fEcOKyM4aTaimMMXkGNpj3pgNWqH5mW1_RLo3IWGCdUKaNikILpRiJRoDGTzmNcxYI4jXjkjI7rcIU?key=q9URF60ogvv7iZkeNNt4Bg\" alt=\"Pakistan\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><figcaption><strong>Pakistan<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Reality_of_Pakistan_Sponsored_Terrorism_in_Jammu_Kashmir\"><\/span><strong>The Reality of Pakistan Sponsored Terrorism in Jammu &amp; Kashmir:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Historical Context<\/strong><ul><li>Conflict dates back to the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947.<\/li><li>Pakistan&#8217;s consistent questioning of Jammu and Kashmir&#8217;s accession to India.<\/li><li>Proxy war waged by Pakistan through militant groups to destabilise the region and internationalise the Kashmir issue.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Persistent Support for Terrorism<\/strong><ul><li>Pakistan&#8217;s ongoing support for terrorism despite internal challenges and international scrutiny.<\/li><li>Training, funding, and logistical support provided to terrorist organisations like Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).<\/li><li>Strategic depth and safe havens provided within Pakistan&#8217;s borders.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>The Strategic Objective<\/strong><ul><li><strong>International Attention<\/strong>: Keeping the Kashmir issue alive as an unresolved territorial dispute.<\/li><li><strong>Weakening India<\/strong>: Fomenting unrest to weaken India&#8217;s control and force negotiations favourable to Pakistan.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Challenge_of_Reducing_Tensions_between_India_and_Pakistan\"><\/span><strong>The Challenge of Reducing Tensions between India and Pakistan:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Historical Animosities and Distrust<\/strong><ul><li>Deep-seated distrust and hostility stemming from the partition of 1947.<\/li><li>Multiple wars and skirmishes, notably over Jammu and Kashmir, complicating genuine dialogue and reconciliation.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Political Constraints and Public Sentiment<\/strong><ul><li>In India, public sentiment against engaging in dialogue without addressing terrorism.<\/li><li>In Pakistan, political instability and polarisation complicate the situation.<\/li><li>Diplomatic deadlock following India&#8217;s revocation of Jammu and Kashmir&#8217;s special status in 2019.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>The Role of the Military and Strategic Calculations<\/strong><ul><li>Pakistani military&#8217;s significant influence on policy towards India.<\/li><li>Support for non-state actors as strategic assets against India&#8217;s conventional military superiority.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Economic and Trade Dynamics<\/strong><ul><li>Trade potential to build mutual dependencies and foster better relations.<\/li><li>Suspension of trade following the revocation of Article 370, highlighting political and military considerations over economic incentives.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>External Influences and Geopolitical Factors<\/strong><ul><li>China-Pakistan economic and military partnership adding complexity.<\/li><li>India&#8217;s closer ties with the United States and Western countries influencing its approach towards Pakistan.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ways_Ahead_to_Address_the_Persistent_Threat\"><\/span><strong>Ways Ahead to Address the Persistent Threat:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Enhanced Security Infrastructure<\/strong><ul><li>Improving intelligence-gathering, modernising equipment, and increasing security forces.<\/li><li>Utilising advanced technology such as drones, surveillance systems, and cyber intelligence.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Community Engagement<\/strong><ul><li>Building trust with the local population through community engagement programs.<\/li><li>Providing employment opportunities, improving infrastructure, and ensuring access to education and healthcare.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Targeted Operations<\/strong><ul><li>Conducting precise operations against terrorist operatives and networks.<\/li><li>Minimising collateral damage to avoid alienating the local population.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Bilateral Dialogue<\/strong><ul><li>Sustained diplomatic efforts to engage Pakistan in dialogue through formal and informal channels.<\/li><li>Exploring confidence-building measures and addressing Pakistan&#8217;s security concerns and economic interests.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Leveraging International Forums<\/strong><ul><li>Utilising international forums like the United Nations and Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to exert pressure on Pakistan.<\/li><li>Highlighting Pakistan&#8217;s involvement in cross-border terrorism and seeking international support for India&#8217;s counter-terrorism initiatives.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Regional Cooperation<\/strong><ul><li>Engaging with neighbouring countries and regional powers to isolate sources of terrorism.<\/li><li>Establishing regional cooperation mechanisms for intelligence sharing and coordinated counter-terrorism operations.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Track-II Diplomacy<\/strong><ul><li>Encouraging back-channel diplomacy involving former diplomats, military officers, and civil society members.<\/li><li>Building mutual understanding and laying the groundwork for formal negotiations.<\/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>Pakistan&#8217;s involvement in terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir is a deeply entrenched policy shaped by historical, political, and strategic factors. Despite facing international pressure and internal challenges, Pakistan has not fundamentally altered its support for militant groups. This underscores the complexity of the issue and the need for a multifaceted approach, including robust security measures and sustained diplomatic efforts, to achieve long-term stability in the region.<\/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 Question (PYQ)<\/strong><br><br><strong>Mains<\/strong><br><strong>Q:1 &#8220;Increasing cross border terrorist attacks in India and growing interference in the internal affairs of several member states by Pakistan are not conducive for the future of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation).&#8221; Explain with suitable examples. (2016)<\/strong><br><strong>Q:2 Terrorist activities and mutual distrust have clouded India \u2013 Pakistan relations. To what extent the use of soft power like sports and cultural exchanges could help generate goodwill between the two countries? Discuss with suitable examples. (2015)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/opinion\/columns\/jk-terror-attack-dealing-with-pakistan-without-playing-tit-for-tat-9443290\/\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SC_Upholds_Maintainability_Of_West_Bengals_Suit_Against_CBI\"><\/span><strong>SC Upholds Maintainability Of West Bengal\u2019s Suit Against CBI<\/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, Polity &amp; governance- Judiciary-&nbsp; SC Judgements<\/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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Supreme Court upheld the maintainability of a lawsuit filed by the State of West Bengal against the Union Government.\u00a0<\/li><li>The suit accuses the Centre of &#8220;constitutional overreach&#8221; and violating federal principles by deploying the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the state without obtaining prior consent from the state government.<\/li><li>The Centre had argued that the Union government had no superintendence or control over the CBI.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXePEvYPezkwCRBkynDnUhFe5TUgA6Mxrxp95jBFzCqycfxqP-9Lv5ZTkuFSN4vtn2dhmJeMBwF_JdkQNPOCV1gxadAQW7L0CCrnF73_KgWFOZW4IgWsMG1r5aS4VFOLyCvsL2b_xYtio4vN60tfCF1BM0wLK5JF6RBu0k6PQTKkiw7cZQni17I?key=q9URF60ogvv7iZkeNNt4Bg\" width=\"409\" height=\"229\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 409px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 409\/229;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Central_Bureau_of_Investigation_CBI\"><\/span><strong>About the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI):<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The CBI is the premier investigating agency of India operating under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India.<\/li><li>It traces its origin from the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DPSE) Act, 1946, which regulates the CBI.<\/li><li>As the DPSE Act is not passed by Parliament of India, CBI is created by an executive order of the government, hence not a statutory body yet and is exempted from the purview of the Right to Information (RTI) Act.<\/li><li>Originally set up to probe cases of corruption in the government departments, CBI\u2019s jurisdiction expanded to include several economic crimes, special crimes, cases of corruption and other cases.<\/li><li>Investigating powers of CBI are divided into:<ul><li><strong>Anti-Corruption Division:<\/strong> It investigates cases against central government employees, public servants working under state governments (entrusted to the CBI by the state).<\/li><li><strong>The Economic Offences Division:<\/strong> It investigates financial crimes, bank frauds, money laundering, illegal money market operations, graft in PSUs and banks.<\/li><li><strong>The Special Crimes Division:<\/strong> It handles cases of conventional nature such as offences relating to internal security, espionage, narcotics and psychotropic substances, etc.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consent_Required_by_the_CBI_for_Conducting_Investigation_in_a_State\"><\/span><strong>Consent Required by the CBI for Conducting Investigation in a State:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Legal basis:<\/strong> Section 6 of the DPSE Act authorises the central government to direct CBI to probe a case within the jurisdiction of any state but only with the consent of the concerned state government.<ul><li>However, the SC and HCs can order CBI to investigate such a crime anywhere in the country without the consent of the state.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Types of consent:<\/strong><ul><li><strong>General consent:<\/strong> When a state gives a general consent to the CBI for probing a case, the agency is not required to seek fresh permission every time it enters that state in connection with investigation or for every case.<ul><li>It is normally given by states to help the CBI in the seamless investigation of corruption cases against central government employees in their states.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Specific consent:<\/strong> When a general consent is withdrawn, CBI needs to seek case-wise (specific) consent for investigation from the concerned state government.<ul><li>If specific consent is not granted, the CBI officials will not have the power of police personnel when they enter that state, preventing the CBI from conducting a thorough inquiry.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>States which have withdrawn general consent so far:<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdOspa57hJQwTHzW9Dx3Jg-ukYqjHYr8Y_0UTKNDKTc3ZDezEDX_J-lM523Q1ranHe_L74IILzG8sDDcdNulWWvJNPSYJwcsPRg8nEMwnIZEyaZyyKc8gYDmajNInbFJVTxgyoofowg5ztoq7GFWw8U9whyB1iBc5DtOwGv9u9ZGsNX9H9t-b8?key=q9URF60ogvv7iZkeNNt4Bg\" width=\"428\" height=\"210\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 428px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 428\/210;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Withdrawal_of_General_Consent_and_its_Impact\"><\/span><strong>Withdrawal of General Consent and its Impact:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The withdrawal of general consent does not stop CBI probes in all cases.<ul><li>The CBI continues to probe in old cases until specifically taken back by the state government.<\/li><li>Further, it continues to investigate cases that were given to it by a court order.<\/li><li>The CBI can also challenge the decision (of withdrawal of general consent) in a court showcasing its progress of investigation in the case.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>When the CBI does not have a general consent, it can approach a local court (as per a provision in the CrPC) for a search warrant and conduct investigation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SC_Holds_Bengals_Suit_Maintainable\"><\/span><strong>SC Holds Bengal\u2019s Suit Maintainable:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdykTZOBU51TXt0YtqBBq02yNclLZQ-922oXQtjAiCPkcqcLSt11yPyQU9Yco2BB_KI05l-XyLd5qjN7tlBzbgUupzYhs9TzBVMNUE8f531x15uBvEpZ76gqCZrIdQ4OebmrtG1q2IypUW0kgNmX1wAQhYBxUnR7x2s1DxO_4aKpz4kS8_qGg?key=q9URF60ogvv7iZkeNNt4Bg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Supreme Court dismissed the Centre&#8217;s initial objections against a lawsuit filed by West Bengal.<ul><li>The state challenged the CBI&#8217;s authority to register and investigate cases in West Bengal after the state withdrew its general consent on November 16, 2018.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_of_the_Judgement\"><\/span><strong>Key Takeaways of the Judgement:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Supreme Court noted that the Union government is deeply involved with the CBI, as the agency can only investigate offences notified by the Centre under the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act.<ul><li>According to Section 4 of the DSPE Act, the Central Vigilance Commission oversees offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, while the Central government supervises all other matters.<\/li><li>The court reminded the Centre that the DSPE Act requires the state&#8217;s prior consent for CBI investigations within its jurisdiction.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Agency_CBI_Not_Being_the_%E2%80%98Government_of_India\"><\/span><strong>The Agency (CBI) Not Being the \u2018Government of India\u2019:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Centre had earlier contended that the CBI too could not be made a defendant in the suit as the agency was not the \u2018Government of India\u2019.<ul><li>Original suits filed directly in the Supreme Court under Article 131 of the Constitution exclusively deal with disputes involving the Union and the States.<\/li><li>And CBI is an agency not the GoI.<\/li><li>However, the SC Bench said the suit raised serious questions concerning the wider ramifications of federalism.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/supreme-court-upholds-maintainability-of-west-bengal-suit-accusing-centre-of-interference-in-federalism-using-cbi-without-state-consent\/article68387904.ece\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MSMEs_need_funds_for_tech_upgrades_green_transition\"><\/span><strong>MSMEs need funds for tech upgrades, green transition<\/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, Economy- Effects Of Liberalisation on The Economy- Changes In Industrial Policy &#8211; SME Sector<\/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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Recently, Union Minister for MSMEs, Jitan Ram Manjhi, outlined six strategic pillars identified to foster the growth of the MSME sector.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXeMrvd2hUB30fU-ypnTTQlkw1J6sipiYg5PyFEVQ_K1skonP_NukdAdfZLBkp0VvjiHDSgdR3P0hNbFd5Bu4Drk3CIqDHbM_9YpmIOg0F-vk8VUzfDQ7LkWM6Q7DmRCrwwIaaNe48lHzjgrv6q0uiEkTNFbTubWvDK70m7ssdJsZeXQ1RbftEs?key=q9URF60ogvv7iZkeNNt4Bg\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 474px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 474\/267;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_6_Pillars_for_the_Growth_of_the_MSME_Sector\"><\/span><strong>What are the 6 Pillars for the Growth of the MSME Sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Formalisation and Access to Credit:<\/strong><ul><li>Promoting formalisation of MSMEs to enhance their credibility and access to formal financial institutions.<\/li><li>Improving access to credit through schemes like Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Increased Access to Market and E-commerce Adoption:<\/strong><ul><li>Facilitating MSMEs\u2019 access to domestic and international markets through initiatives like market linkages and export promotion schemes.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Higher Productivity Through Modern Technology:<\/strong><ul><li>Encouraging MSMEs to adopt modern technologies and digital tools to improve productivity and efficiency.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Enhanced Skill Levels and Digitalisation in the Service Sector:<\/strong><ul><li>Focusing on skill development and training programs to enhance the capabilities of the MSME workforce.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Support to Khadi, Village, and Coir Industry for Globalisation:<\/strong><ul><li>Promoting traditional industries like Khadi and Coir by providing marketing support and international exposure.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Empowerment of Women and Artisans Through Enterprise Creation:<\/strong><ul><li>Encouraging entrepreneurship among women and artisans through skill development and financial support.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_Employment_be_Raised\"><\/span><strong>How Can Employment be Raised?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Promoting MSME Growth:<\/strong><ul><li>Supporting MSMEs through policies that enhance access to credit, market expansion, and technological modernization.<\/li><li>Encouraging entrepreneurship and startups to create new job opportunities across various sectors.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Skill Development and Training:<\/strong><ul><li>Investing in skill development programs aligned with industry needs to enhance employability.<\/li><li>Collaborating with educational institutions and industry partners to bridge skill gaps and promote vocational training.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Infrastructure Development:<\/strong><ul><li>Investing in infrastructure projects that create jobs directly and indirectly, such as construction, transportation, and utilities.<\/li><li>Developing industrial clusters and economic zones to attract investments and generate employment in manufacturing and allied sectors.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Supporting Employment-intensive Sectors:<\/strong><ul><li>Promoting sectors with high employment potential, such as tourism, agriculture, healthcare, and renewable energy.<\/li><li>Encouraging initiatives that prioritise job creation and inclusive growth, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indian_Government_Steps_Taken_for_MSMEs\"><\/span><strong>Indian Government Steps Taken for MSMEs:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP):<\/strong><ul><li>This scheme aims to create employment opportunities through the setting up of new micro-enterprises and to provide subsidies and credit support to MSMEs.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Credit Guarantee Scheme for Micro &amp; Small Enterprises (CGTMSE):<\/strong><ul><li>Provides collateral-free loans of up to \u20b91 crore to individual Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Financial Support to MSMEs in ZED Certification Scheme:<\/strong><ul><li>Provides up to 80% subsidy to MSMEs to inculcate Zero Defect and Zero Effect (ZED) practices in manufacturing.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>A Scheme for Promoting Innovation, Rural Industry &amp; Entrepreneurship (ASPIRE):<\/strong><ul><li>Facilitates innovative business solutions, promotes entrepreneurship, and creates new jobs at the grassroots level.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Way_to_Green_Transition_and_R_D_Way_Forward\"><\/span><strong>Way to Green Transition and R&amp;D (Way Forward)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Financial Incentives and Soft Funds:<\/strong><ul><li>Provide financial incentives, subsidies, and soft loans to MSMEs for adopting green technologies and practices.<\/li><li>Support research and development (R&amp;D) initiatives focused on sustainable solutions through grants and tax incentives.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Policy Support and Regulatory Framework:<\/strong><ul><li>Develop supportive policies and regulatory frameworks that encourage MSMEs to integrate environmental sustainability into their operations.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Capacity Building and Technical Assistance:<\/strong><ul><li>Offer capacity-building programs and technical assistance to MSMEs to enhance their knowledge and capabilities in green technologies.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Promotion of Green Products and Market Access:<\/strong><ul><li>Promote green products and services through marketing campaigns and certification programs to increase consumer awareness and demand.<\/li><li>Facilitate market access for MSMEs producing environmentally friendly products by creating platforms for showcasing and selling green innovations.<\/li><\/ul><\/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>UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Question<\/strong><br><br><strong>Mains<\/strong><br><strong>Q:1 Economic growth in the recent past has been led by an increase in labour productivity.\u201d Explain this statement. Suggest the growth pattern that will lead to the creation of more jobs without compromising labour productivity. (2022)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/msmes-need-a-supportive-ecosystem-to-thrive\/article68390018.ece\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India-Austria_Bilateral_Relationship\"><\/span><strong>India-Austria Bilateral Relationship<\/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- India bilateral relation &#8211; india -Austria<\/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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Austria\u2019s President Alexander Van der Bellen in Vienna to further expand bilateral cooperation in several sectors, including environment and combating climate change.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfiR7PBejcAu0eEUFwvCZ4mi1a1NyH2jg7WVgW9P9siTKglWHQuppsoxu9PRCdVdlZBf8ufL-AtERsg9Tb2FcosqyMUodkb97qD0YKPLMS2-8aRXZlo_MiMt_qisO8Zxlqqby3dr3Y3khNp8X4Ssx5kCc5lPFm3eAPnAdBhowe1Jyx6wmZeDko?key=q9URF60ogvv7iZkeNNt4Bg\" width=\"402\" height=\"237.00869035720825\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 402px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 402\/237;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India-Austria_Bilateral_Relationship-2\"><\/span><strong>India-Austria Bilateral Relationship:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Political Relations:<\/strong><ul><li><strong>Diplomatic Ties:<\/strong> Established in 1949, strengthened through high-level visits and bilateral agreements.<\/li><li><strong>Cooperation in Multilateral Platforms:<\/strong> Collaborate on global issues like climate change and sustainable development at the United Nations.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Economic and Trade Relations:<\/strong><ul><li><strong>Trade Volume:<\/strong> Balanced bilateral trade with steady growth; significant sectors include electronics, textiles, machinery, and steel.<\/li><li><strong>Investment:<\/strong> Austrian investments in engineering and renewable energy sectors in India; growing interest from Indian companies in IT and manufacturing in Austria.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Cultural and Educational Exchanges:<\/strong><ul><li><strong>Cultural Programs:<\/strong> Promote mutual understanding through events like the Festival of India and Austrian cultural showcases.<\/li><li><strong>Educational Cooperation:<\/strong> Increasing academic collaborations and scholarships; significant Indian student presence in Austrian universities.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"News_Summary\"><\/span><strong>News Summary:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Visit Details:<\/strong> PM Modi\u2019s historic visit to Austria coinciding with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations.<\/li><li><strong>Key Outcomes:<\/strong><ul><li><strong>High-Level Meetings:<\/strong> Discussions with the Austrian Chancellor and President focused on bilateral, regional, and global cooperation.<\/li><li><strong>Shared Values:<\/strong> Emphasis on democracy, freedom, and a rules-based international order.<\/li><li><strong>Economic Focus:<\/strong> Commitment to sustainable growth, green technologies, and digital innovation.<\/li><li><strong>Political and Security Cooperation:<\/strong> Mutual support on Indo-Pacific security, counterterrorism, and Ukraine conflict resolution.<\/li><li><strong>Multilateral Engagement:<\/strong> Support for UN reforms and each other\u2019s candidacies.<\/li><li><strong>Cultural and People-to-People Ties:<\/strong> Promotion of cultural exchanges, tourism, and recognition of yoga and Ayurveda.<\/li><li><strong>Climate and Sustainability:<\/strong> Joint efforts towards climate neutrality and green hydrogen technologies.<\/li><li><strong>Future Collaboration:<\/strong> Invitation for Austrian Chancellor to visit India to further deepen bilateral ties.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/india-austria-friendship-to-get-stronger-in-times-to-come-says-pm-modi-ahead-of-his-official-talks-with-austrian-chancellor\/article68388304.ece\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maternal_Healthcare_for_the_Tribal_Population\"><\/span><strong>Maternal Healthcare for the Tribal Population<\/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 \u2013 1- Society, GS\u2013 2 , Governance- Health<\/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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Recently, a study focused on Gujarat\u2019s tribal population examined how geographical location, as well as factors like time and distance, influence access to maternal healthcare facilities within the community.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXeSgmnUkmReU6c4oztOLvG7p_lCyStGge_9ch0g5g6dQX606Vi3nZK7ZWRqTlX2AJJpPLgBgZfveCuTYXQ5LUC9nCgRrbT1eUPudkvhq1X4EmNtt1ennJEDEwyyKerCCD63QDOW1xmeSbPh0wFPN2p45YsS8rbVRKgRe2DyoeUbo0WZBrF2gPY?key=q9URF60ogvv7iZkeNNt4Bg\" alt=\"Tribals in Accessing Maternal Healthcare\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><figcaption><strong>Tribals in Accessing Maternal Healthcare<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marginalisation_of_Tribals_in_Accessing_Maternal_Healthcare\"><\/span><strong>Marginalisation of Tribals in Accessing Maternal Healthcare:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Remote Locations:<\/strong> Tribal communities often reside in remote, hard-to-reach areas with inadequate infrastructure, making timely access to healthcare facilities difficult for pregnant women.<\/li><li><strong>Transportation Constraints:<\/strong> Social norms and limited resources hinder women, particularly in rural areas, from accessing healthcare facilities, as personal vehicles are rare and public transportation is limited.<\/li><li><strong>Limited Healthcare Professionals:<\/strong> Scarcity of trained healthcare professionals willing to serve in remote and tribal areas severely restricts access to quality maternal healthcare services.<\/li><li><strong>Awareness Gaps:<\/strong> Geographical isolation contributes to low awareness about the importance of maternal healthcare, resulting in underutilization of available services.<\/li><li><strong>Discrimination:<\/strong> Within the healthcare system, tribal populations often encounter discrimination and stigma, discouraging them from seeking medical care.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXeD7tU-uXkoW6b1bz9OKOt8FvoOmqctsyhSgvktXW0EOSE33yL8Ul9m41eueZvKbmBGll_Tamr6YuKGPfHomA4PjiH5hZrPHvIfZFjnb9alTn3VCEv0NwWM3NZMIlhhIlcM_PdWGZ9ynN7UB83crJEkejwf-aEOJwe-tnszsUIKC3_3mLeMmLw?key=q9URF60ogvv7iZkeNNt4Bg\" alt=\"Maternal Healthcare\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><figcaption><strong>Maternal Healthcare<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\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><strong>ASHA Programme:<\/strong> Recruits Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) at the habitation level in hilly, tribal, and difficult areas.<\/li><li><strong>National Ambulance Services:<\/strong> Implemented under the National Health Mission (NHM) to provide free transportation of sick patients, benefiting tribal communities.<\/li><li><strong>High Priority Districts (HPDs):<\/strong> Tribal-majority districts with below-average health indices receive enhanced per capita resources under NHM to improve healthcare access.<\/li><li><strong>Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA):<\/strong> Offers free antenatal care to pregnant women on the 9th of every month.<\/li><li><strong>Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):<\/strong> Goals 3.1 and 3.2 aim to enhance maternal and child health outcomes and ensure equitable access to quality healthcare services.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Way_Ahead\"><\/span><strong>Way Ahead:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Mobile Health Clinics:<\/strong> Deploying mobile health units to reach remote tribal areas and provide essential maternal healthcare services.<\/li><li><strong>Community Health Workers:<\/strong> Training local health workers who understand tribal languages and cultures to deliver maternal healthcare services and education.<\/li><li><strong>Infrastructure Development:<\/strong> Improving transportation and healthcare infrastructure in remote regions to facilitate easier access to healthcare facilities.<\/li><li><strong>Policy Advocacy:<\/strong> Advocating for policies tailored to the healthcare needs of tribal populations and ensuring their effective implementation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/specials\/text-and-context\/geospatial-view-on-maternal-healthcare-for-the-tribal-population-in-gujarat\/article68385277.ece\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RBI_Data_Shows_Significant_Job_Growth_in_FY2024\"><\/span><strong>RBI Data Shows Significant Job Growth in FY2024<\/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, Economy &#8211; Growth &amp; development- Employment\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), employment growth in India saw a substantial increase of nearly 6 per cent in the fiscal year 2023-24.<\/li><li>It adds 4.67 crore new jobs, bringing the total workforce to 64.33 crore in FY2024 (up from 59.67 crore).<\/li><li>The RBI\u2019s Measuring Productivity at the Industry Level-The India KLEMS database, provides comprehensive insights into the country\u2019s employment landscape.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdyqFRzQTYSkWVtYn5HTnNZcZ2MyuBAJiOceH7EsnUoNSF1-VcqOT1dCO2KOeiNMNsPC9M7BGKjXJAoj5-6nByzMOfRmdXhD_cLuezjNVelF-IaByYzjUol2-WelvKMsDz5Rk0Lo5mzJyfxHvJkPee7O4B120fzWxN4FhBMNFNXbXQyX1N6PA?key=q9URF60ogvv7iZkeNNt4Bg\" width=\"382\" height=\"244\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 382px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 382\/244;\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Citigroup_Report_and_Government_Response\"><\/span><strong>Citigroup Report and Government Response:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A recent report by Citigroup expressed doubts about India\u2019s ability to generate enough jobs, even with a 7% GDP growth rate over the next ten years.<\/li><li>The Labour Ministry criticised the Citigroup report for failing to account for comprehensive employment data from official sources like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmfias.com\/periodic-labour-force-survey-plfs\/\">Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)<\/a> and the RBI\u2019s KLEMS data.<\/li><li>The Ministry highlighted that the RBI\u2019s KLEMS data indicates the creation of over 8 crore employment opportunities between 2017-18 and 2021-22, averaging more than 2 crore jobs per year.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Highlights of Citigroup Report:<\/strong>The report questions job quality and potential underemployment.<strong>Sectoral imbalances:<\/strong> Agriculture employs a large share (46%) but contributes less to GDP (20%). Manufacturing and services absorb fewer workers than their GDP share.<strong>Limited formalisation:<\/strong> Only around 25% of non-agricultural jobs are formal, and salaried positions remain low (21%) compared to pre-pandemic levels.The report suggests a stagnation in rural-to-urban migration, which could impact job creation.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Employment_Trends_%E2%80%93_Latest_PLFS_Data\"><\/span><strong>Employment Trends \u2013 Latest PLFS Data:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The latest PLFS data (May 2024) indicates a slight decrease in urban unemployment rates (from 6.8% to 6.7%) and a decline in female unemployment rates (from 9.2% to 8.5%).<\/li><li>Positive trends include an increase in the urban labour force participation rate (from 48.5% to 50.2%) and worker population ratio (from 45.2% to 46.9%).<\/li><li>Notably, the female worker population ratio in urban areas rose significantly (from 20.6% to 23.4%).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_KLEMS_Database\"><\/span><strong>India KLEMS Database:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The India KLEMS Database is a comprehensive economic research project supported by the RBI that aims to analyse productivity performance in the Indian economy at a disaggregated industry level.<\/li><li>It covers 27 industries comprising the entire Indian economy, with data from 1980-81 onwards.<\/li><li>The industries are aggregated into six broad sectors: Agriculture, Mining and Quarrying, Manufacturing, Electricity\/Gas\/Water supply, Construction, and Services.<\/li><li>It includes measures of economic growth, employment creation, capital formation, and productivity.<\/li><li>The database incorporates various categories of inputs, including Capital (K), Labour (L), Energy (E), Material (M), and Services (S) \u2013 hence the name KLEMS.<\/li><li>The database is constructed using data from National Accounts Statistics (NAS), Annual Survey of Industries (ASI), NSSO rounds, and Input-Output Tables.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:\u00a0 (<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-economics\/rbi-jobs-data-bump-citigroup-9442229\/\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><strong>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mitochondrial_donation_therapy\"><\/span><strong>Mitochondrial donation therapy<\/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, Science &amp; Technology- Basic Biology- Human health\u00a0<\/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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mitochondrial donation is an <strong>IVF-based technique<\/strong> that <strong>replaces <\/strong>the<strong> faulty mitochondrial DNA<\/strong> in the patient\u2019s eggs with <strong>healthy mitochondrial DNA<\/strong> from a donor egg.<\/li><li>Mitochondrial donation techniques allow a reproductive clinic to create an embryo which contains the:<ul><li><strong>nuclear DNA<\/strong> from a man and a woman (the prospective mother)<\/li><li><strong>mitochondria<\/strong> in an egg donated by <strong>another woman<\/strong> (the mitochondrial donor).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfYnAGV9GJBQ8hwpQq9Y8BJc7iB4DB8havXU4PBUxDfEwA1WnULC-Dm6Csl4CQKzNzc49Fpj-ZyWgBEbU33xCwNuRhH0CgCX4Abaq11oowiOe3eJPOy3q9IQoBJ0oLO1vXnDjyaDkf17LIt-w9limt3TvI8ads_jPdDb2oQ-KdiT3MRoe7hjvI?key=q9URF60ogvv7iZkeNNt4Bg\" alt=\"Mitochondrial disease\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><figcaption><strong>Mitochondrial disease<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It minimises the risk of a prospective mother transmitting mitochondrial disease to her child.<\/li><li>It <strong>cannot<\/strong> <strong>cure people<\/strong> with <strong>existing<\/strong> mitochondrial disease or <strong>prevent<\/strong> mitochondrial disease caused by a mutation in nuclear DNA.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Mitochondria<\/strong>Mitochondria are a type of membrane-bound organelle found in a cell\u2019s cytoplasm, often nicknamed the \u201c<strong>powerhouse\u201d or \u201cbattery\u201d of a cell<\/strong> due to their critical role in energy production.While much of our DNA is stored in the cell nucleus, mitochondria are unique organelles in that their DNA is stored in a circular chromosome, which is inherited through the maternal line. This genetic material is essential for mitochondria to function properly.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mitochondrial_disease\"><\/span><strong>Mitochondrial disease:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mitochondrial disease (or Mito) is a group of diseases that <strong>affect mitochondria\u2019s capacity to produce the energy <\/strong>organs need to function properly.<\/li><li>There are <strong>two kinds<\/strong> of mitochondrial disease:<ol><li>One is brought by <strong>faulty genes<\/strong> in the <strong>nuclear DNA<\/strong>, which makes us who we are and is passed down from one parent to another.<\/li><li>The other is brought on by faulty genes in the <strong>mitochondrial DNA<\/strong>. Mito caused by faulty mitochondrial DNA is passed down through the mother.<\/li><\/ol><\/li><li>Faulty mitochondria can cause <strong>inherited conditions<\/strong> such as fatal heart problems, liver failure, brain disorders, blindness and muscular dystrophy. It is a <strong>progressive condition<\/strong> that gets worse over time.<\/li><li>Currently, there is <strong>no effective treatment<\/strong> for mitochondrial diseases, though the symptoms are treated to improve the patient\u2019s quality of life.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: (<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/health\/mitochondrial-donation-all-you-need-to-know-about-this-mito-disease-124070800771_1.html\"><strong>BS<\/strong><\/a><strong>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Classical_Language_Status\"><\/span><strong>Classical Language Status<\/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, Polity &amp; Governance- Status Language<\/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?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Central Government recently decided to revise the criteria for granting classical language status.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfBjLKtBAocuu-3mSlMfBSOAqjpW7VJkHAkJ_lmnBLJTjel4SogkFM2SNT71GnLz_-bSj2K2bSgOz6fx41CsDoAAs0DXA4Hg3dfzWDYhpRHFmHUIS99wbCxqkh8Afz1WBnyb-1IEGHCbhC-JR0JYyY7kXnuwoXuTRMoMfxq9Ey4hLlVSyosPlo?key=q9URF60ogvv7iZkeNNt4Bg\" width=\"411\" height=\"250\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 411px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 411\/250;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Classical_Language_Status\"><\/span><strong>About Classical Language Status:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Criteria for Classical Language Status:<\/strong><ul><li>High antiquity in its early texts or recorded history spanning 1,500-2,000 years.<\/li><li>A substantial body of ancient literature or texts recognized as a valuable heritage by successive generations.<\/li><li>The literary tradition should be original to the language community and not borrowed.<\/li><li>The classical language and its literature should be distinct from its modern forms, with potential discontinuity between the classical language and its later developments or derivatives.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Benefits of Classical Language Status:<\/strong><ul><li>Recognition by the Education Ministry with benefits including international awards for scholars, establishment of a centre of excellence, and creation of Professional Chairs in Central universities.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Classical_Languages_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Classical Languages in India:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Languages Currently Recognized as Classical:<\/strong><ul><li>Tamil: Recognized in 2004.<\/li><li>Sanskrit: Recognized in 2005.<\/li><li>Telugu: Recognized in 2008.<\/li><li>Kannada: Recognized in 2008.<\/li><li>Malayalam: Recognized in 2013.<\/li><li>Odia: Recognized in 2014.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>These languages have been honoured for their rich literary traditions and historical significance, meeting the stringent criteria set by the government for classical language status.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/centre-set-to-tweak-criteria-for-according-classical-language-status\/article68381390.ece#:~:text=The%20new%20set%20of%20criteria,the%20new%20criteria%20is%20notified\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Borehole_Geophysics_Research_Laboratory_BGRL\"><\/span><strong>Borehole Geophysics Research Laboratory (BGRL)<\/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, Science &amp;\u00a0 Technology- India Tech. development\u00a0<\/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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Borehole Geophysics Research Laboratory (BGRL) in Karad, Maharashtra, is a specialised institute under the Ministry of Earth Sciences tasked with executing India\u2019s deep-drilling program.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXddGJzhkNecIWnJZcp_bhYM30qN9nNqeZw-wO5vqP2MpE8lzh4DFAEP6jwzcMDFJEmTBirwmx2kkSJMB9gjKuySzl75rVAIxTmtN4AGwAtGeJhJuBTt9wuUr2rQP_EVga9TOqxxPLtE0eFZoYl3xGh-WbRi9ig1MkyebOkvh1aS4dwZ2OW6Iuo?key=q9URF60ogvv7iZkeNNt4Bg\" width=\"462\" height=\"231\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 462px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 462\/231;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Borehole_Geophysics_Research_Laboratory_BGRL\"><\/span><strong>About Borehole Geophysics Research Laboratory (BGRL):<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Location and Mandate:<\/strong><ul><li>BGRL is located in Karad, Maharashtra.<\/li><li>It operates under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.<\/li><li>BGRL\u2019s primary mission is to conduct India\u2019s scientific deep-drilling program.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Objectives:<\/strong><ul><li>The main goal is to drill into the earth\u2019s crust to a depth of 6 km.<\/li><li>Focus areas include studying reservoir-triggered earthquakes in the Koyna-Warna region of Maharashtra.<\/li><li>This region has experienced seismic activity since the impoundment of the Shivaji Sagar Lake (Koyna Dam) in 1962.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Current Progress:<\/strong><ul><li>BGRL has completed a 3-km-deep pilot borehole in the Koyna region.<\/li><li>The Ministry of Earth Sciences aims to reach a depth of 6 km in subsequent phases.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Drilling Strategy:<\/strong><ul><li>BGRL employs a unique drilling strategy combining mud rotary drilling and air hammering techniques.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Benefits of Deep-Drilling:<\/strong><ul><li>Scientifically drilled boreholes facilitate in situ experiments and observations.<\/li><li>They monitor fault lines and seismic behaviour, providing critical data on the earth\u2019s crust composition, structure, and processes.<\/li><li>Findings help validate surface study models and contribute to understanding geohazards and geo-resources.<\/li><li>Advances in seismology and technological innovations in drilling, observation, data analysis, and sensor development are potential outcomes.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/why-is-india-drilling-a-6-km-deep-hole-in-koyna-maharashtra\/article68385247.ece#:~:text=Under%20BGRL%2C%20the%20aim%20is,Koyna%2DWarna%20region%20of%20Maharashtra\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shield-tail_snake\"><\/span><strong>Shield-tail snake<\/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, Ecology &amp; technology- Biodiversity- species\u00a0<\/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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The recently discovered species of shield-tail snake, named Uropeltis caudomaculata, has garnered attention for its unique characteristics<\/li><li>Distribution in the Meghamalai-Munnar landscape of the Western Ghats.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdaEZDg9WdnwjOtPNxwq6yy1EgD6rSKQOtr26ozvPYqmNEFQvWe7JTdeDEyU32zc_ix9x3WP11JHuv9BeOlUyRZp9xxSmnrcAqWp1hqr3kWfLUnE1dbZ8kW7vnyraUQJlFNUAF4clJVUbDyrt-EJD4sph5KyzDkWA_i6a8KU2Yrd7GCjfx8LEc?key=q9URF60ogvv7iZkeNNt4Bg\" width=\"450\" height=\"253\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/253;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Shield-tail_Snake_Uropeltis_caudomaculata\"><\/span><strong>About Shield-tail Snake (Uropeltis caudomaculata):<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Distinctive Features:<\/strong><ul><li>Named for the yellow spots on each side of the base of its tail.<\/li><li>Distinguished by an increased number of ventral scales.<\/li><li>Exclusive distribution along the eastern escarpment of the Western Ghats, from Meghamalai to approximately 15 km east of Munnar.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong><ul><li>Found in limited areas:<ul><li>Meghamalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu.<\/li><li>Periyar Tiger Reserve and Yellapetty, Munnar in Kerala.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Restricted to these specific localities within the Western Ghats.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>General Characteristics of Shield-tail Snakes:<\/strong><ul><li><strong>Venom:<\/strong> Non-venomous.<\/li><li><strong>Family:<\/strong> Uropeltidae, a group of primitive snakes endemic to peninsular India and Sri Lanka.<\/li><li><strong>Physical Features:<\/strong> Characterised by a large keratinous shield at the tip of the tail, giving them their name &#8220;shield-tailed snakes.&#8221;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong><ul><li>Typically inhabit hilly forests.<\/li><li>Occupy tunnels in leaf litter, humus, rocks, and logs.<\/li><li>Burrowing species found up to 1 foot below the soil surface.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Geographical Range:<\/strong><ul><li>Native to the Western Ghats and certain parts of Peninsular India.<\/li><li>Adapted to the specific ecological niches within their habitat.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/scientists-discover-new-species-of-shield-tail-snake-in-western-ghats-meghamalai-munnar-landscape\/article68385582.ece#:~:text=The%20new%20species%20is%20Uropeltis,closest%20known%20relative%2C%20Uropeltis%20pulneyensis\"><strong>TH<\/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. Social media platforms are also widely used to share and access current affairs information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_can_I_effectively_incorporate_daily_current_affairs_into_my_routine\"><\/span>Q: How can I effectively incorporate daily current affairs into my routine? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: To incorporate daily current affairs into your routine, consider setting aside specific times each day to read or watch news updates. You can also subscribe to newsletters or follow news apps to receive curated content. Engaging in discussions with peers or participating in online forums can further enhance your understanding of current events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_are_some_tips_for_critical_analysis_of_daily_current_affairs\"><\/span>Q: What are some tips for critical analysis of daily current affairs? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: When analyzing daily current affairs, it&#8217;s essential to cross-reference information from multiple sources to ensure accuracy. Additionally, consider the source&#8217;s credibility and bias, if any. 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