{"id":43825,"date":"2024-07-30T12:49:14","date_gmt":"2024-07-30T12:49:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=43825"},"modified":"2024-07-30T12:49:17","modified_gmt":"2024-07-30T12:49:17","slug":"upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-july-2024-edukemy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Current Affairs &#8211; 30th July 2024 &#8211; Edukemy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Today&#8217;s daily current affairs briefing for UPSC aspirants explores the latest developments relevant to 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 India&#8217;s socio-political and economic landscape. 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\" 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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-69eaafd085ae8\"  \/><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-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Ethanol_Used_In_Petrol_Now_More_From_Maize_Damaged_Food_Grains_Than_Sugar\" title=\"Ethanol Used In Petrol Now More From Maize, Damaged Food Grains Than Sugar&nbsp;\">Ethanol Used In Petrol Now More From Maize, Damaged Food Grains Than Sugar&nbsp;<\/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-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Why_in_the_news\" title=\"Why in the news?&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Why in the news?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/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-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#About_the_Biofuel\" title=\"About the Biofuel:&nbsp;\">About the Biofuel:&nbsp;<\/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-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Generations_of_Biofuel\" title=\"Generations of Biofuel:&nbsp;\">Generations of Biofuel:&nbsp;<\/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-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#What_is_the_Ethanol_Blending\" title=\"What is the Ethanol Blending?&nbsp;\">What is the Ethanol Blending?&nbsp;<\/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-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Indias_Biofuel_Policy\" title=\"India\u2019s Biofuel Policy:&nbsp;\">India\u2019s Biofuel Policy:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Recent_Developments_in_Ethanol_Production\" title=\"Recent Developments in Ethanol Production:&nbsp;\">Recent Developments in Ethanol Production:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#UPSC_Civil_Services_Examination_Previous_Year_Question_PYQ\" title=\"UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Question (PYQ)&nbsp;\">UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Question (PYQ)&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Prelims\" title=\"Prelims:&nbsp;\">Prelims:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#CITES_eases_export_of_agarwood_from_India\" title=\"CITES eases export of agarwood from India&nbsp;\">CITES eases export of agarwood from India&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Why_in_the_news-2\" 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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Convention_on_International_Trade_in_Endangered_Species_of_Wild_Fauna_and_Flora_CITES\" title=\"Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES):&nbsp;\">Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES):&nbsp;<\/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-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Review_of_Significant_Trade_RST_of_CITES\" title=\"Review of Significant Trade (RST) of CITES:&nbsp;\">Review of Significant Trade (RST) of CITES:&nbsp;<\/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-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Agarwood\" title=\"Agarwood:&nbsp;\">Agarwood:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#CITES_Eases_Export_of_Agarwood_from_India\" title=\"CITES Eases Export of Agarwood from India:\u00a0\">CITES Eases Export of Agarwood from India:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Government_Proposes_Including_Class_9-11_Performance_in_Class_12_Report_Card\" title=\"Government Proposes Including Class 9-11 Performance in Class 12 Report Card&nbsp;\">Government Proposes Including Class 9-11 Performance in Class 12 Report Card&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Why_in_the_news-3\" 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-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#What_is_PARAKH\" title=\"What is PARAKH?\u00a0\">What is PARAKH?\u00a0<\/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-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Four_Major_Areas_of_Focus\" title=\"Four Major Areas of Focus:&nbsp;\">Four Major Areas of Focus:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Significance\" title=\"Significance:&nbsp;\">Significance:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Recommendations_by_PARAKH\" title=\"Recommendations by PARAKH:&nbsp;\">Recommendations by PARAKH:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#NIPUN_Bharat_Mission\" title=\"NIPUN Bharat Mission&nbsp;\">NIPUN Bharat Mission&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-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-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#About_NIPUN_Bharat_Mission\" title=\"About NIPUN Bharat Mission:&nbsp;\">About NIPUN Bharat Mission:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Objectives_and_Focus_Areas\" title=\"Objectives and Focus Areas:&nbsp;\">Objectives and Focus Areas:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Contextual_Background\" title=\"Contextual Background:&nbsp;\">Contextual Background:&nbsp;<\/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-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Goals_and_Impact\" title=\"Goals and Impact:&nbsp;\">Goals and Impact:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#The_State_of_Food_Security_and_Nutrition_in_the_World_2024\" title=\"The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2024&nbsp;\">The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2024&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Why_in_the_news-5\" 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-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Key_Findings_of_the_SOFI_2024_Report\" title=\"Key Findings of the SOFI 2024 Report&nbsp;\">Key Findings of the SOFI 2024 Report&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Key_Highlights_Related_to_India\" title=\"Key Highlights Related to India:&nbsp;\">Key Highlights Related to India:&nbsp;<\/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-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Key_Recommendations_in_the_SOFI_2024_Report\" title=\"Key Recommendations in the SOFI 2024 Report:&nbsp;\">Key Recommendations in the SOFI 2024 Report:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#UPSC_Civil_Services_Examination_Previous_Year_Question_PYQ-2\" title=\"UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Question (PYQ)&nbsp;\">UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Question (PYQ)&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Prelims-2\" title=\"Prelims:&nbsp;\">Prelims:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Mains\" title=\"Mains:&nbsp;\">Mains:&nbsp;<\/a><\/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-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#INS_Tabar\" title=\"INS Tabar&nbsp;\">INS Tabar&nbsp;<\/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-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Why_in_the_news-6\" 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-38\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Key_facts_about_the_INS_Tabar\" title=\"Key facts about the INS Tabar:&nbsp;\">Key facts about the INS Tabar:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Armament_and_Equipment\" title=\"Armament and Equipment:&nbsp;\">Armament and Equipment:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Pollution_Under_Control_PUC_Certificate\" title=\"Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate&nbsp;\">Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Why_in_the_news-7\" title=\"Why in the news?\u00a0\">Why in the news?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#About_Pollution_Under_Control_PUC_Certificate\" title=\"About Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate:&nbsp;\">About Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#How_to_Obtain_a_PUC_Certificate\" title=\"How to Obtain a PUC Certificate:&nbsp;\">How to Obtain a PUC Certificate:&nbsp;<\/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-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Recent_Development\" title=\"Recent Development:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Recent Development:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/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-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Bohai_Gulf\" title=\"Bohai Gulf&nbsp;\">Bohai Gulf&nbsp;<\/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-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Why_in_the_news-8\" 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-47\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Key_Facts_about_Bohai_Gulf\" title=\"Key Facts about Bohai Gulf:&nbsp;\">Key Facts about Bohai Gulf:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Key_Facts_about_the_Yellow_Sea\" title=\"Key Facts about the Yellow Sea:&nbsp;\">Key Facts about the Yellow Sea:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#E-Uphaar_Portal\" title=\"E-Uphaar Portal&nbsp;\">E-Uphaar Portal&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Why_in_the_news-9\" 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-51\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#About_the_E-Uphaar_Portal\" title=\"About the E-Uphaar Portal:&nbsp;\">About the E-Uphaar Portal:&nbsp;<\/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-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Key_Facts_about_the_National_Informatics_Centre_NIC\" title=\"Key Facts about the National Informatics Centre (NIC)&nbsp;\">Key Facts about the National Informatics Centre (NIC)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Major_Activities\" title=\"Major Activities:&nbsp;\">Major Activities:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-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-55\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-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-56\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-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 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href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#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-60\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#To_get_free_counselingsupport_on_UPSC_preparation_from_expert_mentors_please_call_9773890604\" title=\"To get free counseling\/support on UPSC preparation from expert mentors please call 9773890604\">To get free counseling\/support on UPSC preparation from expert mentors please call 9773890604<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-61\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-30th-july-2024-edukemy\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_Here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel \u2013 Here\">Visit our YouTube Channel \u2013 Here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ethanol_Used_In_Petrol_Now_More_From_Maize_Damaged_Food_Grains_Than_Sugar\"><\/span><strong>Ethanol Used In Petrol Now More From Maize, Damaged Food Grains Than Sugar<\/strong>&nbsp;<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; Direct &amp; Indirect Farm Subsidies- Cropping Patterns- Ethanol Production<\/strong>\u00a0<\/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?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>During the current supply year (November 2023 to October 2024), sugar mills and distilleries have supplied 401 crore litres of ethanol to oil marketing companies up to June 30.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Notably, 211 crore litres (52.7%) of this ethanol were produced from maize and damaged food grains, primarily broken or old rice unsuitable for human consumption.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The remaining 190 crore litres were derived from sugarcane-based feedstocks, including molasses and whole juice\/syrup.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"302\" height=\"181\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-217.png\" alt=\"Biofuel\" class=\"wp-image-43830 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-217.png 302w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-217-300x181.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 302px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 302\/181;\" \/><figcaption><strong><strong>Biofuel<\/strong><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Biofuel\"><\/span><strong>About the Biofuel:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Definition:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Biofuel is a fuel produced from biomass over a short time span, unlike fossil fuels which form through very slow natural processes.\u00a0<\/li><li>Biomass can be used directly as fuel (e.g., wood logs), leading some to use the terms biomass and biofuel interchangeably.\u00a0<\/li><li>However, biofuel usually refers to liquid or gaseous fuels used for transportation.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Consumption:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Most biofuel consumption occurs as a blend with refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, heating oil, and kerosene-type jet fuel.\u00a0<\/li><li>Some biofuels, known as drop-in biofuels, do not require blending with petroleum counterparts.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Types of Biofuels:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Bioalcohols:<\/strong> Ethanol, propanol, and butanol (substitutes for petrol\/gasoline).\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Biodiesel:<\/strong> A substitute for diesel.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Bio-oils:<\/strong> Substitutes for kerosene.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Generations_of_Biofuel\"><\/span><strong>Generations of Biofuel:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"334\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-216.png\" alt=\"Ethanol Blending\" class=\"wp-image-43828 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 334px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 334\/300;\" \/><figcaption><strong>Ethanol Blending<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Ethanol_Blending\"><\/span><strong>What is the Ethanol Blending?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Definition:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Ethanol is a biofuel naturally produced by the fermentation of sugars by yeasts or by petrochemical processes like ethylene hydration.\u00a0<\/li><li>Ethanol\u2019s high oxygen content allows for more thorough combustion of fuel in engines.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Blending Process:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Ethanol blending involves mixing ethyl alcohol derived from agricultural products with petrol.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Production in India:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) is the nodal department promoting fuel-grade ethanol-producing distilleries.\u00a0<\/li><li>Ethanol is produced or procured from sugarcane-based raw materials like C &amp; B heavy molasses, sugarcane juice, sugar syrup, surplus rice with Food Corporation of India (FCI), and maize.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Global Production:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>In 2019, over 110 billion liters of ethanol fuel were produced globally.\u00a0<\/li><li>The US and Brazil account for 84% of global production, followed by the European Union, China, India, Canada, and Thailand.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Benefits of Ethanol Blending:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Reduces dependency on petroleum imports, with India importing over 85% of its oil requirements.\u00a0<\/li><li>In 2020-21, India\u2019s net import of petroleum was 185 million tonnes at USD 551 billion.\u00a0<\/li><li>Ethanol blending can save billions of dollars and reduce import dependency.\u00a0<\/li><li>Ethanol is less polluting and more cost-effective than petrol.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_Biofuel_Policy\"><\/span><strong>India\u2019s Biofuel Policy:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Central government amended the Biofuel Policy (2018) to set a target of 20% ethanol and 5% biodiesel blending by 2025.<\/li><li>According to NITI Aayog\u2019s Roadmap for ethanol blending in India 2020-2025 report, India needs to increase ethanol production capacity from the expected 3.3 billion liters (in 2020\u20132021) to at least 10.2 billion litres by 2025.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recent_Developments_in_Ethanol_Production\"><\/span><strong>Recent Developments in Ethanol Production:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Shift to Maize and Damaged Foodgrains:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>During the current supply year (November 2023 to October 2024), sugar mills and distilleries supplied 401 crore litres of ethanol to oil marketing companies up to June 30.\u00a0<\/li><li>Of this total, 211 crore litres (52.7%) were produced using maize and damaged foodgrains (primarily broken or old rice unsuitable for human consumption).\u00a0<\/li><li>The remaining 190 crore litres were derived from sugarcane-based feedstocks, including molasses and whole juice\/syrup.\u00a0<\/li><li>This marks the first time that the contribution of grains to India\u2019s ethanol production has surpassed 50%\u2014up from 27.1% in 2022-23, 16.7% in 2021-22, 13.6% in 2020-21, 9.2% in 2019-20, 5% in 2018-19, and zero in 2017-18.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Reasons for the Shift:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Until 2017-18, ethanol production in India was limited to C-heavy molasses, a byproduct of the sugar industry.\u00a0<\/li><li>The Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) program expanded in 2018-19, allowing production from B-heavy molasses and whole cane juice\/syrup, with mills receiving higher prices to offset reduced sugar production.\u00a0<\/li><li>The program further diversified with the use of surplus and damaged rice from the Food Corporation of India (FCI).\u00a0<\/li><li>From July 2023, the government stopped supplying FCI rice and restricted the use of cane juice and B-heavy molasses due to concerns over cereal and sugar inflation.\u00a0<\/li><li>Consequently, maize has become the primary ethanol feedstock, incentivized by a higher ex-distillery price of Rs 71.86 per litre.\u00a0<\/li><li>The EBP program now uses multiple feedstocks to meet ethanol demand, benefiting maize farmers in states like Karnataka and Bihar.\u00a0<\/li><li>However, poultry and livestock feed industries report a domestic maize shortage, with production at 36 million tonnes against a requirement of 41 million tonnes.\u00a0<\/li><li>The government has allowed 0.5 million tonnes of maize imports at a 15% concessional duty, but the industry seeks up to 5 million tonnes of imports at zero duty.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/edukemy.com\/2f5310de-2792-411f-9a08-6b9fabdba083\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Civil_Services_Examination_Previous_Year_Question_PYQ\"><\/span><strong>UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Question (PYQ)<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prelims\"><\/span><strong>Prelims:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:1 According to India\u2019s National Policy on Biofuels, which of the following can be used as raw materials for the production of biofuels? (2020)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cassava\u00a0<\/li><li>Damaged wheat grains\u00a0<\/li><li>Groundnut seeds\u00a0<\/li><li>Horse gram\u00a0<\/li><li>Rotten potatoes\u00a0<\/li><li>Sugar beet\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Select the correct answer using the code given below:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1, 2, 5 and 6 only\u00a0<\/li><li>1, 3, 4 and 6 only\u00a0<\/li><li>2, 3, 4 and 5 only\u00a0<\/li><li>1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans: (a)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:2 Given below are the names of four energy crops. Which one of them can be cultivated for ethanol? (2010)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Jatropha\u00a0<\/li><li>Maize\u00a0<\/li><li>Pongamia\u00a0<\/li><li>Sunflower\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans: (b)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Source: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/ethanol-used-in-petrol-now-more-from-maize-damaged-foodgrains-than-sugar-9481641\/#:~:text=Of%20that%2C%20211%20crore%20litres,the%20remaining%20190%20crore%20litres\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>IE<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em><\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CITES_eases_export_of_agarwood_from_India\"><\/span><strong>CITES eases export of agarwood from India<\/strong>&nbsp;<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; Environment &#8211; Biodiversity &#8211; Conservation-Eia &#8211; Agarwood<\/strong>\u00a0<\/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>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>India has successfully prevented the inclusion of <strong>Aquilaria malaccensis<\/strong> (agarwood) in the Review of Significant Trade (RST) of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).\u00a0<\/li><li>Additionally, CITES has announced a new export quota for the highly valuable and aromatic resinous wood and oil of agarwood from India, effective April 2024.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"223\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-220.png\" alt=\"Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora\" class=\"wp-image-43832 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 475px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 475\/223;\" \/><figcaption><strong>Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Convention_on_International_Trade_in_Endangered_Species_of_Wild_Fauna_and_Flora_CITES\"><\/span><strong>Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES):<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>About:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>CITES is an international agreement aimed at ensuring that international trade in wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.\u00a0<\/li><li>It regulates and monitors the trade of endangered species to prevent their exploitation and ensure their long-term survival in the wild.\u00a0<\/li><li>Signed in 1973 by 184 parties, it entered into force in 1975.<\/li><li>While legally binding, CITES does not replace national laws but provides a framework for international cooperation to promote sustainability and regulate trade.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Structure:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>The CITES Secretariat, administered by UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme) and located in Geneva, Switzerland, manages the convention.\u00a0<\/li><li>The Conference of the Parties (CoP) is the supreme decision-making body of CITES.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Three Categories or Appendices:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Appendix I:<\/strong> Species threatened with extinction; trade is permitted only in exceptional circumstances.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Appendix II:<\/strong> Species not necessarily threatened with extinction but requiring trade controls to avoid exploitation that could threaten their survival.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Appendix III:<\/strong> Species protected in at least one country, which has requested assistance from other CITES Parties to control trade.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Species can be added to or removed from Appendices I and II only by the CoP. Species can be added to or removed from Appendix III unilaterally by any Party.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Review_of_Significant_Trade_RST_of_CITES\"><\/span><strong>Review of Significant Trade (RST) of CITES:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>About RST:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>RST is a process under CITES designed to ensure that trade in certain species is sustainable and does not threaten their survival.\u00a0<\/li><li>Species are reviewed based on trade data, reports from member countries, or concerns raised by CITES scientific committees.\u00a0<\/li><li>The status of these species is assessed to determine trade sustainability and compliance with CITES requirements.\u00a0<\/li><li>Recommendations may include setting export quotas, improving legislation, or enhancing enforcement.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Agarwood\"><\/span><strong>Agarwood:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>About:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Aquilaria malaccensis<\/strong>, known as agarwood, is a tree species in the Thymelaeaceae family, valued for its fragrant resinous wood.\u00a0<\/li><li>The resin forms in response to mould infection and is known as agarwood, oud, or aloeswood.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Uses:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Perfumes and Incense:<\/strong> Highly prized for its unique, long-lasting fragrance.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Traditional Medicine:<\/strong> Used in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine for its potential health benefits.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Spiritual Practices:<\/strong> Utilised in rituals and meditation for its calming effects.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Listed in Appendix II of CITES since 1995 to regulate trade and prevent exploitation that could threaten its survival.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CITES_Eases_Export_of_Agarwood_from_India\"><\/span><strong>CITES Eases Export of Agarwood from India:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Inclusion of Agarwood in RST Prevented:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>India has successfully prevented agarwood from being included in the RST of CITES.\u00a0<\/li><li>This decision benefits farmers in Assam, Manipur, Nagaland, and Tripura.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Decision Based on Study by BSI:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>The Botanical Survey of India (BSI), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), conducted a study (non-detriment finding, NDF) concluding that agarwood can be sustainably harvested under certain conditions.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Key Points from the NDF:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Restrictions:<\/strong> Harvesting should not occur from wild populations, protected areas, or reserve forests.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Permitted Harvesting:<\/strong> Allowed from home gardens, plantations on leased or patta lands, private\/community plantations, and other regulated sources.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Export Quotas:<\/strong> Recommended an export quota for 2024\u20132027 of 151,080 kg per year of agarwood chips and powder\/sawdust, and 7,050 kg per year of agarwood oil.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Issues with Agarwood Trade:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Informal Trade Increase:<\/strong> Long-term absence of an export quota and trade restrictions led to increased informal trade.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Global Market Impact:<\/strong> Rise in costs of agarwood chips and oil due to restricted legal trade.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Legal Restrictions:<\/strong> Previous quotas and legal restrictions pushed growers towards informal trading.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Source: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/cites-eases-export-of-agarwood-from-india-move-to-benefit-lakhs-of-farmers\/article68457796.ece#:~:text=The%20CITES%20also%20notified%20a,from%20India%20from%20April%202024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>TH<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Government_Proposes_Including_Class_9-11_Performance_in_Class_12_Report_Card\"><\/span><strong>Government Proposes Including Class 9-11 Performance in Class 12 Report Card<\/strong>&nbsp;<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- Education- Govt. Policies &amp; Incentive\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/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>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A recent report by PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) recommends that the performance of students in Classes 9, 10, and 11 should be considered in their final marks at the end of Class 12.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>This recommendation is aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) and aims to standardise assessment practices, develop capacity, conduct achievement surveys, and establish equivalence among different school boards.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"357\" height=\"213\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-215.png\" alt=\"PARAKH\" class=\"wp-image-43827 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 357px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 357\/213;\" \/><figcaption><strong>PARAKH<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_PARAKH\"><\/span><strong>What is PARAKH?<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>About:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>PARAKH, established as the National Assessment Centre in NCERT in 2023, operates as an independent body.\u00a0<\/li><li>The team consists of leading assessment experts with extensive knowledge of the Indian and international education systems.\u00a0<\/li><li>PARAKH is set to become the national single-window source for all assessment-related information and expertise, supporting learning assessments both nationally and globally.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Objective:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>PARAKH aims to set norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and implement activities as mandated by the NEP 2020.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Four_Major_Areas_of_Focus\"><\/span><strong>Four Major Areas of Focus:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Capacity Development in Competency-Based Assessment:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Project Vidyasagar: <\/strong>PARAKH organises workshops across India to introduce educators to the new pedagogical and policy changes in the National Curriculum Framework 2023,\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The goal is bridging gaps in implementing competency-based learning and teaching.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Large-Scale Achievement Survey:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>In November 2023, PARAKH conducted the State Educational Achievement Survey, assessing students in Grades 3, 6, and 9 across 30 States\/UTs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The survey monitors educational competencies in literacy, numeracy, language, and mathematics.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Equivalence of School Boards:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>PARAKH is working to standardise examination reforms across all Indian school boards.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Data collection through regional workshops and national workshops aims to draft policy recommendations for equivalence, including allocating credit points to academic, vocational, and experiential learning.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Holistic Progress Cards:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>The Holistic Progress Card (HPC) will shift from traditional marks or grades to a 360-degree evaluation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>This model emphasises continuous assessment through class activities where students demonstrate their understanding and skills.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance\"><\/span><strong>Significance:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Uniformity:<\/strong> PARAKH addresses disparities in scores among students from different boards, aiding fair college admissions.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Standardisation:<\/strong> It establishes and implements technical standards for test design, administration, and reporting.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Skill Development:<\/strong> Encourages school boards to align assessments with 21st-century skill requirements.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recommendations_by_PARAKH\"><\/span><strong>Recommendations by PARAKH:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Inclusion of Performance from Classes 9-11:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>It is proposed that performance from Classes 9, 10, and 11 be included in the Class 12 report card, with a weight of 15% for Class 9, 20% for Class 10, 25% for Class 11, and 40% for Class 12.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Evaluation Method:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Evaluations should combine formative assessments (continuous classroom assessments) and summative assessments (term-end examinations):\u00a0<ul><li>Class 9: 70% formative and 30% summative.\u00a0<\/li><li>Class 10: 50% formative and 50% summative.\u00a0<\/li><li>Class 11: 40% formative and 60% summative.\u00a0<\/li><li>Class 12: 30% formative and 70% summative.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Credit System:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Assessments should be quantified in credits: 40 credits each for Classes 9 and 10, and 44 credits each for Classes 11 and 12.\u00a0<\/li><li>Classes 9 and 10: 32 credits will be subject-specific (12 credits in languages; 4 credits in mathematics; 4 credits in science; 4 credits in social science, etc.).\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Facilitate Credit Transfer:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Boards should develop a credit transfer system in line with the National Credit Framework.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Source: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/education\/factor-in-class-9-11-performance-for-class-12-report-card-govt-proposal-9481636\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>IE<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em><\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NIPUN_Bharat_Mission\"><\/span><strong>NIPUN Bharat Mission<\/strong>&nbsp;<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 Paper &#8211; 2, Polity &amp; Governance- Education Government Policies &amp; Interventions<\/strong>\u00a0<\/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>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The new National Education Policy (NEP 2020) was launched on 29 July, four years ago and there are a set of interlinked social and demographic trends which, if leveraged, could provide a boost to the NIPUN Bharat Mission.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"227\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-218.png\" alt=\"NIPUN Bharat Mission\" class=\"wp-image-43829 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 480px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 480\/227;\" \/><figcaption><strong>NIPUN Bharat Mission<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_NIPUN_Bharat_Mission\"><\/span><strong>About NIPUN Bharat Mission:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Mission Overview<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Full Name<\/strong>: National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy (NIPUN Bharat).\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Launch<\/strong>: Initiated by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Target Group<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Age Range<\/strong>: Focuses on children aged 3 to 9 years.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Education Levels<\/strong>: Covers preschool to Grade 3.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Implementation Mechanism<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Five-Tier Structure<\/strong>: Implemented at National, State, District, Block, and School levels.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Scope<\/strong>: Applicable across all States and Union Territories (UTs).\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Association with Samagra Shiksha<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Centrally Sponsored Scheme<\/strong>: Operates under the Samagra Shiksha scheme.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Universal Goals<\/strong>: Aims for universal acquisition of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) skills by 2026-27.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Inclusive Approach<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Schools Involved<\/strong>: Applies to Government, Government-Aided, and Private Schools.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>State Situation:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>In states like Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Punjab, and Haryana, 30-40% of mothers of young children have had schooling beyond Grade 10.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>In Tamil Nadu, this figure is close to 43%, while in Himachal, it is higher than 54%.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Kerala tops this list with almost 72% of these mothers receiving high school education.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"211\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-219.png\" alt=\"NIPUN Bharat Mission\" class=\"wp-image-43831 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-219.png 602w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-219-585x205.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 602px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 602\/211;\" \/><figcaption><strong>NIPUN Bharat Mission<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Objectives_and_Focus_Areas\"><\/span><strong>Objectives and Focus Areas:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Access and Retention<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Ensure children are enrolled and retained in foundational years of schooling.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Teacher Capacity Building<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Enhance the skills and competencies of teachers.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Development of Resources<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Create high-quality and diverse learning materials for students and teachers.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Progress Tracking<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Monitor each child\u2019s progress in achieving learning outcomes.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"465\" height=\"240\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-222.png\" alt=\"NIPUN Bharat Mission\" class=\"wp-image-43834 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 465px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 465\/240;\" \/><figcaption><strong>NIPUN Bharat Mission<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contextual_Background\"><\/span><strong>Contextual Background:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>NEP 2020<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Launch<\/strong>: Four years ago, introducing significant reforms in the Indian education system.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Leverage Trends<\/strong>: The NEP 2020 aligns with social and demographic trends to support initiatives like NIPUN Bharat.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN)<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Core Focus<\/strong>: Strengthening the foundational skills in reading, understanding, and numeracy for young learners.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Holistic Education Approach<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Inclusive Education<\/strong>: Ensures all children, regardless of their socio-economic background, achieve foundational literacy and numeracy.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Goals_and_Impact\"><\/span><strong>Goals and Impact:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Universal Acquisition<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>By 2026-27<\/strong>: Aim to ensure all children acquire necessary FLN skills within the set timeframe.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Quality Education<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Outcome-Based<\/strong>: Focuses on measurable learning outcomes and progress tracking.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Capacity Building<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Teacher Empowerment<\/strong>: Equip teachers with the necessary skills and resources to facilitate effective learning.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Source: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/nipun-bharat-mission-nep-2020-implementation-aser-surveys-9481617\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>IE<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em><\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_State_of_Food_Security_and_Nutrition_in_the_World_2024\"><\/span><strong>The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2024<\/strong>&nbsp;<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; 2, Health\u2013 Welfare Schemes\u2013 Issues Relating to Poverty &amp; Hunger, GS &#8211; 3, Food Security<\/strong>\u00a0<\/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>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The &#8220;State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2024&#8221; (SOFI 2024) report, published by FAO, IFAD, UNICEF, WFP, and WHO, provides a critical analysis of global food security and nutrition trends.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The report emphasises the urgent need for increased financing to tackle hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition in all its forms.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"427\" height=\"212\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-224.png\" alt=\"SOFI 2024 Report\" class=\"wp-image-43836 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 427px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 427\/212;\" \/><figcaption><strong>SOFI 2024 Report<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Findings_of_the_SOFI_2024_Report\"><\/span><strong>Key Findings of the SOFI 2024 Report<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Global Prevalence of Undernourishment:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>713 to 757 million<\/strong> people faced hunger in 2023.\u00a0<\/li><li>One out of eleven people globally and one out of five in Africa faced hunger.\u00a0<\/li><li>Asia, despite a lower percentage, has the largest number of undernourished people (384.5 million).\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Food Insecurity:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>2.33 billion<\/strong> people experienced moderate or severe food insecurity in 2023.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>864 million<\/strong> people experienced severe food insecurity globally.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Cost of a Healthy Diet:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>The global average cost of a healthy diet rose to <strong>USD 3.96<\/strong> per person per day in 2022.\u00a0<\/li><li>Despite the increase, <strong>2.83 billion<\/strong> people were unable to afford a healthy diet in 2022.\u00a0<\/li><li>Regional disparities exist, with Latin America and the Caribbean having the highest costs, and Oceania the lowest. Recovery in affordability has been uneven, particularly in Africa.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Stunting and Wasting:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Improvements have been made in reducing stunting and wasting among children under five.\u00a0<\/li><li>Progress remains insufficient to meet the 2030 SDG targets.\u00a0<\/li><li>The rate of exclusive breastfeeding among infants under six months has increased but still falls short of the 2030 target.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Obesity and Anaemia:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Global obesity rates are rising.\u00a0<\/li><li>Anaemia in women aged 15 to 49 years is increasing, posing significant public health challenges.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Current Levels and Gaps:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Public spending on food security and nutrition remains inadequate, particularly in low-income countries.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Tracking private financing flows is challenging, exacerbating the funding gap.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Highlights_Related_to_India\"><\/span><strong>Key Highlights Related to India:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Undernourishment:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>India is home to <strong>194.6 million<\/strong> undernourished individuals, the highest globally.\u00a0<\/li><li>The number of undernourished people has decreased from <strong>240 million<\/strong> in the 2004-06 period.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Cost of a Healthy Diet:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>55.6%<\/strong> of Indians, or <strong>790 million<\/strong> people, cannot afford a healthy diet, an improvement of about 3 percentage points from 2022.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Chronic Undernourishment:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>13%<\/strong> of India&#8217;s population suffers from chronic undernourishment.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2023:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>India ranked <strong>111th<\/strong>, reflecting significant issues in food security.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Nutritional Status:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>India has the highest prevalence of wasting (18.7%) and a high prevalence of stunting (31.7%) in children under five in South Asia.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>27.4%<\/strong> of babies born in India have low birth weight, the highest globally.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>53%<\/strong> of women in India are anaemic, the highest in South Asia.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Obesity and Physical Inactivity:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Obesity prevalence in children under five is <strong>2.8%<\/strong>, and in adults, it has risen to <strong>7.3%<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>A significant portion of the Indian population is physically inactive, contributing to rising obesity rates.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Diet Quality and Ultra-Processed Foods:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Both undernutrition and obesity co-exist, driven by poor diet quality.<\/li><li>Consumption of ultra-processed foods is linked to adverse health outcomes, with many food products by top global manufacturers in India deemed unhealthy by WHO standards.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Public Spending and Covid-19 Impact:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>India&#8217;s public spending on food security and nutrition has increased but still requires more effective allocation and utilisation.\u00a0<\/li><li>The Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated food insecurity and malnutrition issues due to economic downturns, loss of livelihoods, and disruptions in food supply chains.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Recommendations_in_the_SOFI_2024_Report\"><\/span><strong>Key Recommendations in the SOFI 2024 Report:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Increase Public Investment:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Boost Budgets:<\/strong> Increase public spending on food security and nutrition programs.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Local Community Involvement:<\/strong> Engage local communities in planning and implementing programs to improve effectiveness and sustainability.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Mobilise Private Sector Investment:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Innovative Financing:<\/strong> Encourage private sector investment through mechanisms such as social bonds, green bonds, and sustainability-linked bonds.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Partnerships:<\/strong> Strengthen global partnerships and align national policies with international frameworks to enhance the exchange of knowledge, technology, and resources.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Promote Climate-Resilient Agriculture:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Develop Practices:<\/strong> Invest in the development and implementation of climate-resilient agricultural practices.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Research and Development:<\/strong> Focus on research and development of drought-resistant crops and sustainable farming practices to mitigate climate change impacts.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Improve Agrifood Systems:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Enhance Efficiency:<\/strong> Improve the efficiency and sustainability of agrifood systems.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Infrastructure and Market Access:<\/strong> Invest in better infrastructure, logistics, and market access to reduce food loss and waste.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Comprehensive Nutrition Programs:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Integrated Approach:<\/strong> Develop and implement integrated nutrition programs addressing both undernutrition and overnutrition.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Balanced Diets and Physical Activity:<\/strong> Promote balanced diets and physical activity to combat rising obesity rates.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Focus on Vulnerable Populations:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Support Vulnerable Groups:<\/strong> Implement policies supporting vulnerable groups, including small farmers, women, and children.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Nutrition for Pregnant Women and Children:<\/strong> Improve nutrition for pregnant women and young children through initiatives like exclusive breastfeeding and providing essential vitamins and minerals.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Strengthen Data Collection, Monitoring, and Reporting:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Enhance Data Collection:<\/strong> Improve data collection and integration with national databases.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Policy Making:<\/strong> Use better data for tracking food security and nutrition to enable informed policymaking and identify areas for improvement.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Civil_Services_Examination_Previous_Year_Question_PYQ-2\"><\/span><strong>UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Question (PYQ)<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prelims-2\"><\/span><strong>Prelims:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:1 Which of the following is\/are the indicators\/indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index Report? (2016)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Undernourishment\u00a0<\/li><li>Child stunting\u00a0<\/li><li>Child mortality\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Select the correct answer using the code given below:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1 only\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>2 and 3 only\u00a0<\/li><li>1, 2 and 3\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>1 and 3 only\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans: (c)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:2 How do District Rural Development Agencies(DRDAs) help in the reduction of rural poverty in India? (2012)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>DRDAs act as Panchayati Raj Institutions in certain specified backward regions of the country.\u00a0<\/li><li>DRDAs undertake area-specific scientific study of the causes of poverty and malnutrition and prepare detailed remedial measures.\u00a0<\/li><li>DRDAs secure inter-sectoral and interdepartmental coordination and cooperation for effective implementation of anti-poverty programmes.\u00a0<\/li><li>DRDAs watch over and ensure effective utilisation of the funds intended for anti-poverty programmes.\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1, 2 and 3 only\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>3 and 4 only\u00a0<\/li><li>4 only\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>1, 2, 3 and 4\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>A<strong>ns: (b)&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mains\"><\/span><strong>Mains:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:1 Can the vicious cycle of gender inequality, poverty and malnutrition be broken through microfinancing of women SHGs? Explain with examples. (2021)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:2 Despite Consistent experience of high growth, India still goes with the lowest indicators of human development. Examine the issues that make balanced and inclusive development elusive. (2019)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/food\/1-in-11-people-faced-hunger-globally-in-2023-sofi-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Source: DTE<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"INS_Tabar\"><\/span><strong>INS Tabar<\/strong>&nbsp;<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- Defence technology<\/strong>\u00a0<\/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>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Recently, The Russian President greeted Indian Navy personnel onboard Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tabar, which is participating in Russia\u2019s Navy Day celebrations.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"380\" height=\"214\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-225.png\" alt=\"INS Tabar\" class=\"wp-image-43837 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 380px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 380\/214;\" \/><figcaption><strong>INS Tabar<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_facts_about_the_INS_Tabar\"><\/span><strong>Key facts about the INS Tabar:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>About<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>INS Tabar is a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, built in Russia.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>It is the third of the Talwar-class frigates and was commissioned on April 19, 2004, in Kaliningrad, Russia.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Operational Capabilities:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Missions:<\/strong> Capable of handling air, surface, and subsurface missions, INS Tabar can operate independently on maritime missions or support a larger naval task force.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Command:<\/strong> It is part of the Indian Navy\u2019s Western Fleet, based in Mumbai under the Western Naval Command.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Specifications:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Displacement:<\/strong> 4,035 tons when fully loaded.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Speed:<\/strong> Can achieve speeds of up to 30 knots (56 km\/h; 35 mph).\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Range:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>4,850 nautical miles (8,980 km; 5,580 mi) at a cruising speed of 14 knots (26 km\/h; 16 mph).\u00a0<\/li><li>1,600 nautical miles (3,000 km; 1,800 mi) at a maximum speed of 30 knots (56 km\/h; 35 mph).\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Armament_and_Equipment\"><\/span><strong>Armament and Equipment:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Weapons:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Supersonic BrahMos Missiles:<\/strong> INS Tabar is the first vessel in the Talwar class to be armed with these anti-ship cruise missiles.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Barak-1 Missiles:<\/strong> Provides defence against aerial threats.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Sensors and Systems:<\/strong> Equipped with a versatile range of weapons and sensors, enhancing its operational effectiveness.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Recent Activity:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<ul><li>On July 29, 2024, the Russian President greeted Indian Navy personnel onboard INS Tabar, which is participating in Russia\u2019s Navy Day celebrations.\u00a0<\/li><li>INS Tabar exemplifies the growing collaboration between India and Russia, showcasing India&#8217;s naval strength and the strategic importance of its maritime capabilities\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Source: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/world\/russian-president-vladimir-putin-greets-ins-tabar-on-russias-navy-day\/2195444\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>TP<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em><\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pollution_Under_Control_PUC_Certificate\"><\/span><strong>Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate<\/strong>&nbsp;<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; Environment- Conservation\u2013 Environmental Pollution &amp; Degradation &#8211; PUC Certificate<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_in_the_news-7\"><\/span><strong>Why in the news?<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Recently, the Supreme Court abolished its own directive issued in 2017 that made a valid pollution under control (PUC) certificate mandatory for renewal of third-party insurance policy.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"329\" height=\"199\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-221.png\" alt=\"Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate\" class=\"wp-image-43833 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 329px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 329\/199;\" \/><figcaption><strong>Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Pollution_Under_Control_PUC_Certificate\"><\/span><strong>About Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>About:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>The Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate, commonly known as the pollution certificate, is a mandatory document for every vehicle owner in India.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>It certifies that a vehicle&#8217;s emissions are within the permissible levels set by the government, allowing the vehicle to be legally operated on Indian roads.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Legal Framework:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Requirement:<\/strong> All vehicles on Indian roads must possess a valid PUC certificate under the Central Motor Vehicles Rule, 1989.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Validity:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<ul><li>Generally, a new vehicle is exempt from needing a PUC certificate for the first year.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>After that, vehicles must undergo mandatory PUC tests at regular intervals to obtain a validity certificate.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> A PUC certificate is usually valid for a year from the date of issue.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Penalties for Non-Compliance:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Fines and Imprisonment:<\/strong> Failure to produce a valid PUC certificate can result in a fine of up to Rs 10,000, six months of imprisonment, or both under the Motor Vehicles Act.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Licence Disqualification:<\/strong> The vehicle owner may also be disqualified from holding their licence for three months.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Certificate Cancellation:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<ul><li>If a vehicle is found to emit fumes beyond the prescribed limit despite possessing a valid PUC certificate, the certificate will be cancelled.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The vehicle owner must obtain a new PUC certificate within seven days.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Applicability:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>The PUC certificate requirement applies to all types of vehicles, including those powered by CNG, petrol, and diesel.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Obtain_a_PUC_Certificate\"><\/span><strong>How to Obtain a PUC Certificate:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Testing Centres:<\/strong> A PUC certificate can be obtained from a government-authorised emission test centre with a computerised facility.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Examination:<\/strong> The issuance of a PUC certificate involves a thorough examination of the vehicle\u2019s exhaust gas.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Results:<\/strong> The test results are recorded in the PUC certificate, ensuring the vehicle&#8217;s emissions are within the permissible limits.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recent_Development\"><\/span><strong>Recent Development:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>On July 29, 2024, the Supreme Court abolished its own directive issued in 2017 that made a valid PUC certificate mandatory for the renewal of third-party insurance policies.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>This change impacts the integration of environmental compliance with insurance processes but does not affect the mandatory nature of the PUC certificate itself.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Source: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/cities\/delhi-news\/sc-revisits-its-own-order-puc-not-mandatory-to-renew-car-insurance-101722015476799.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>HT<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em><\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bohai_Gulf\"><\/span><strong>Bohai Gulf<\/strong>&nbsp;<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-1, Geography- Geographical location\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_in_the_news-8\"><\/span><strong>Why in the news?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Recently, UNESCO inscribed China&#8217;s Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf (Phase II) to its World Heritage List.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"366\" height=\"256\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-223.png\" alt=\"Bohai Gulf\" class=\"wp-image-43835 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 366px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 366\/256;\" \/><figcaption><strong>Bohai Gulf<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Facts_about_Bohai_Gulf\"><\/span><strong>Key Facts about Bohai Gulf:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Geographical Location:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Innermost Gulf:<\/strong> Bohai Gulf is the innermost gulf of the Yellow Sea, located on the coast of Northeastern and North China.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Alternative Names:<\/strong> It is also known as Bohai Sea, or Bo Hai, and was historically called the Gulf of Chili or the Gulf of Pechili.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Area:<\/strong> Approximately 78,000 square kilometers.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Proximity to Beijing:<\/strong> Close to Beijing, making it one of the busiest seaways globally.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Geographical Features:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Peninsulas:<\/strong> Enclosed by the Liaodong Peninsula to the northeast and the Shandong Peninsula to the south.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Important Cities:<\/strong> Dalian and Tianjin are among the significant cities on its shores.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Notable Bays:<\/strong> Home to Liaodong Bay, Bohai Bay, and Laizhou Bay.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Environmental and Economic Significance:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Yellow River:<\/strong> The Yellow River, China&#8217;s second longest river, discharges into the Bohai Gulf.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Petroleum Deposits:<\/strong> Contains both onshore and offshore petroleum deposits.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Industries:<\/strong> Several oil refineries and other industries are located in the region.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Facts_about_the_Yellow_Sea\"><\/span><strong>Key Facts about the Yellow Sea:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Geographical Location:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Marginal Sea:<\/strong> The Yellow Sea is a marginal sea of the western Pacific Ocean.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Borders:<\/strong> Located between mainland China to the west and north, the Korean Peninsula to the east, and the Shandong Peninsula and Liaodong Peninsula to the south.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Connection to Bohai Sea:<\/strong> Connects with the Bohai Sea to the northwest.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Physical Characteristics:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Size:<\/strong> 870 kilometers long and 556 kilometers wide.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Depth:<\/strong> One of the largest shallow areas of continental shelf, with an average depth of 44 meters and a maximum depth of 152 meters.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Rivers:<\/strong> Major rivers, including the Yellow River and the Yangtze River, discharge into the Yellow Sea.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Islands and Climate:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Islands:<\/strong> Includes Jeju Island (South Korea), Shandong Peninsula islands (China), and Ganghwa Island (South Korea).\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> Characterised by very cold, dry winters and wet, warm summers.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Ocean Currents:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Warm Current:<\/strong> Part of the Tsushima Current, flowing northward into the middle of the sea at less than 0.5 mile (0.8 km) per hour.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Southward Currents:<\/strong> Along the continental coasts, southward-flowing currents prevail, especially during the winter monsoon period, resulting in cold, turbid, and low salinity water.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Source: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timesnownews.com\/travel\/news\/new-chinese-migratory-bird-sanctuaries-added-to-unesco-world-heritage-list-article-112057811\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>TN<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em><\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"E-Uphaar_Portal\"><\/span><strong>E-Uphaar Portal<\/strong>&nbsp;<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- Govt. Policies &amp; Incentive\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_in_the_news-9\"><\/span><strong>Why in the news?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The E-Upahaar Portal is an online auction platform developed by the President&#8217;s Secretariat (office of the President of India), Rashtrapati Bhavan, for auctioning gift items presented to the President and former Presidents of India.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"787\" height=\"321\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-227.png\" alt=\"E-Uphaar Portal\" class=\"wp-image-43839 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-227.png 787w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-227-585x239.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 787px) 100vw, 787px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 787px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 787\/321;\" \/><figcaption><strong>E-Uphaar Portal<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_E-Uphaar_Portal\"><\/span><strong>About the E-Uphaar Portal:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Launch and Development:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Launch Date:<\/strong> July 25, 2024, by the President of India.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Developer:<\/strong> Conceptualized, designed, developed, and hosted by the National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Citizen Engagement:<\/strong> Aims to increase citizen participation by providing an opportunity to acquire memorabilia associated with the highest office in the country.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Support for Noble Causes:<\/strong> All proceeds from the auction will be donated to support children in need.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Facts_about_the_National_Informatics_Centre_NIC\"><\/span><strong>Key Facts about the National Informatics Centre (NIC)<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Establishment and Function:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Founded:<\/strong> 1976.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Objective:<\/strong> Provides technology-driven solutions to Central and State Governments.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Operating Body:<\/strong> Works under the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Primary Focus:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>E-Government Solutions:<\/strong> Delivers and supports e-Government solutions to various government departments.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Network and Linkages:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>ICT Network (NICNET):<\/strong> Institutional linkages with all Central Government Ministries\/Departments and 36 State Governments\/Union Territories across India.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Activities\"><\/span><strong>Major Activities:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>ICT Infrastructure:<\/strong> Setting up and maintaining Information and Communication Technology infrastructure.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>E-Governance Projects:<\/strong> Implementation of National and State Level e-Governance projects and products.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Consultancy:<\/strong> Providing consultancy services to government departments.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Research &amp; Development:<\/strong> Engaging in research and development to advance e-Governance solutions.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Source: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2037688\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>PIB<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/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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