{"id":44201,"date":"2024-08-13T14:58:29","date_gmt":"2024-08-13T14:58:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=44201"},"modified":"2024-08-13T14:58:32","modified_gmt":"2024-08-13T14:58:32","slug":"upsc-daily-current-affairs-13th-aug-2024-edukemy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Current Affairs &#8211; 13th Aug 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\" \/><\/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-69d2f3ed76d16\" 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-69d2f3ed76d16\"  \/><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-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#How_are_biofuels_related_to_energy_security\" title=\"How are biofuels related to energy security&nbsp;&nbsp;\">How are biofuels related to energy security&nbsp;&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-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#Why_in_the_news\" 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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#What_are_Biofuels\" title=\"What are Biofuels?&nbsp;\">What are Biofuels?&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#Most_Common_Biofuels\" title=\"Most Common Biofuels:\u00a0\">Most Common Biofuels:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#Government_Initiatives_and_Policies_on_Biofuels\" title=\"Government Initiatives and Policies on Biofuels&nbsp;\">Government Initiatives and Policies on Biofuels&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-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#Challenges_Related_to_Biofuels\" title=\"Challenges Related to Biofuels:&nbsp;\">Challenges Related to Biofuels:&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-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#Way_Forward\" title=\"Way Forward:&nbsp;\">Way Forward:&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-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#UPSC_Civil_Services_Examination_Previous_Year_Questions_PYQ\" title=\"UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Questions (PYQ)\u00a0\">UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Questions (PYQ)\u00a0<\/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-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#Prelims\" title=\"Prelims&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Prelims&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-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#Parties_Serious_Crimes_and_the_Need_for_Judicial_Clarity\" title=\"Parties, Serious Crimes, and the Need for Judicial Clarity&nbsp;\">Parties, Serious Crimes, and the Need for Judicial Clarity&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-13th-aug-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-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#About_the_Prevention_of_Money_Laundering_Act_2002_PMLA\" title=\"About the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA):&nbsp;\">About the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA):&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-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#Implication_of_Political_Parties_Under_PMLA\" title=\"Implication of Political Parties Under PMLA:&nbsp;\">Implication of Political Parties Under PMLA:&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-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#The_Debate_on_Policymaking_vs_Criminality\" title=\"The Debate on Policymaking vs. Criminality:&nbsp;\">The Debate on Policymaking vs. Criminality:&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-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#Way_Forward_The_Need_for_Judicial_Clarification\" title=\"Way Forward: The Need for Judicial Clarification:&nbsp;\">Way Forward: The Need for Judicial Clarification:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion:&nbsp;\">Conclusion:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#UPSC_Civil_Services_Examination_PYQ\" title=\"UPSC Civil Services Examination PYQ\u00a0\">UPSC Civil Services Examination PYQ\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-13th-aug-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-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#Japan_Issues_its_First-Ever_%E2%80%98Megaquake_Warning\" title=\"Japan Issues its First-Ever &#8216;Megaquake Warning&nbsp;\">Japan Issues its First-Ever &#8216;Megaquake Warning&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-13th-aug-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-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#What_Concerns_are_Japanese_Authorities_Currently_Facing\" title=\"What Concerns are Japanese Authorities Currently Facing?&nbsp;\">What Concerns are Japanese Authorities Currently Facing?&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#Japans_Location_on_the_Ring_of_Fire\" title=\"Japan&#8217;s Location on the Ring of Fire:\u00a0\">Japan&#8217;s Location on the Ring of Fire:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#The_Nankai_Trough\" title=\"The Nankai Trough:\u00a0\">The Nankai Trough:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#Why_was_the_Alert_Issued_if_Earthquakes_Cant_be_Predicted\" title=\"Why was the Alert Issued if Earthquakes Can&#8217;t be Predicted?&nbsp;\">Why was the Alert Issued if Earthquakes Can&#8217;t be Predicted?&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-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#What_is_the_Ring_of_Fire\" title=\"What is the Ring of Fire?&nbsp;\">What is the Ring of Fire?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#India_at_Paris_Olympics_2024\" title=\"India at Paris Olympics 2024&nbsp;\">India at Paris Olympics 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-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-13th-aug-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-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#Highlights_of_Indias_Performance_at_Paris_Olympics_2024\" title=\"Highlights of India\u2019s Performance at Paris Olympics 2024:&nbsp;\">Highlights of India\u2019s Performance at Paris Olympics 2024:&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#Indian_Medal_Winners\" title=\"Indian Medal Winners:\u00a0\">Indian Medal Winners:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#Notable_Achievements\" title=\"Notable Achievements:\u00a0\">Notable Achievements:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#Historical_Context\" title=\"Historical Context:&nbsp;\">Historical Context:&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-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#Reasons_for_Indias_Struggles_in_Securing_Olympic_Medals\" title=\"Reasons for India\u2019s Struggles in Securing Olympic Medals&nbsp;\">Reasons for India\u2019s Struggles in Securing Olympic Medals&nbsp;<\/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-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#Recommendations_for_Improving_Olympic_Performance\" title=\"Recommendations for Improving Olympic Performance:&nbsp;\">Recommendations for Improving Olympic Performance:&nbsp;<\/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-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#Initiatives_Related_to_Sports_Development_in_India\" title=\"Initiatives Related to Sports Development in India:&nbsp;\">Initiatives Related to Sports Development in India:&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-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#UPSC_Civil_Services_Examination_Previous_Year_Question_PYQ\" title=\"UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Question (PYQ)\u00a0\u00a0\">UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Question (PYQ)\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#Prelims-2\" 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-37\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#Antarcticas_Deep_Winter_Heatwaves\" title=\"Antarctica&#8217;s Deep Winter Heatwaves&nbsp;\">Antarctica&#8217;s Deep Winter Heatwaves&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-13th-aug-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-39\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#Causes_of_Deep-Winter_Heat_Waves_in_Antarctica\" title=\"Causes of Deep-Winter Heat Waves in Antarctica:&nbsp;\">Causes of Deep-Winter Heat Waves in Antarctica:&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-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#Consequences_of_Heat_Waves_in_Antarctica\" title=\"Consequences of Heat Waves in Antarctica:&nbsp;\">Consequences of Heat Waves in Antarctica:&nbsp;<\/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-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#Indias_Initiatives_for_Antarctica\" title=\"India\u2019s Initiatives for Antarctica:&nbsp;\">India\u2019s Initiatives for Antarctica:&nbsp;<\/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-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#UPSC_Civil_Services_Examination_Previous_Year_Question_PYQ-2\" title=\"UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Question (PYQ) :\u00a0\">UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Question (PYQ) :\u00a0<\/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-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#Mains-2\" 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-44\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#Indian_Ocean_structures\" title=\"Indian Ocean structures&nbsp;\">Indian Ocean structures&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#Why_in_the_news-6\" title=\"Why in the news?\u00a0\u00a0\">Why in the news?\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#About_UNESCOs_Intergovernmental_Oceanographic_Commission\" title=\"About UNESCO\u2019s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission:&nbsp;\">About UNESCO\u2019s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission:&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-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#Key_Facts_about_Underwater_Structures\" title=\"Key Facts about Underwater Structures:&nbsp;\">Key Facts about Underwater Structures:&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-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#Previously_Named_Structures\" title=\"Previously Named Structures:&nbsp;\">Previously Named Structures:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#Recent_Naming\" title=\"Recent Naming:&nbsp;\">Recent Naming:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#Section_27_of_the_Indian_Evidence_Act\" title=\"Section 27 of the Indian Evidence Act&nbsp;\">Section 27 of the Indian Evidence Act&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#Why_in_the_news-7\" 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-52\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#About_Section_27_of_the_Indian_Evidence_Act\" title=\"About Section 27 of the Indian Evidence Act:&nbsp;\">About Section 27 of the Indian Evidence Act:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#Omkareshwar_Floating_Solar_Project\" title=\"Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project&nbsp;\">Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-13th-aug-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-55\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#About_Omkareshwar_Floating_Solar_Project\" title=\"About Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project:&nbsp;\">About Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#Tantalum\" title=\"Tantalum&nbsp;\">Tantalum&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#Why_in_the_news-9\" 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-58\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#About_Tantalum\" title=\"About Tantalum:&nbsp;\">About Tantalum:&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-59\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-13th-aug-2024-edukemy\/#Applications\" title=\"Applications:\u00a0\">Applications:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-60\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-13th-aug-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 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href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-13th-aug-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-67\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-13th-aug-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=\"How_are_biofuels_related_to_energy_security\"><\/span><strong>How are biofuels related to energy security&nbsp;<\/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; 3, Ecology &amp; Environment- Environmental Pollution &amp; Degradation&#8211;Renewable Energy<\/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?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Biofuel has been endorsed as a sustainable alternative to traditional fuel and energy sources both at the national and global levels.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>World Biofuel Day, observed on August 10, 2024, also commemorates the successful operation of an engine run on peanut oil by German engineer Sir Rudolf Diesel on August 9, 1893, marking a significant milestone in biofuel history.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"371\" height=\"190\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-194.png\" alt=\"Biofuels\" class=\"wp-image-44241 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 371px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 371\/190;\" \/><figcaption><strong>Biofuels<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Biofuels\"><\/span><strong>What are Biofuels?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>About:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<ul><li>Biofuels are derived from the biomass of plants or animal wastes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>They are a type of renewable energy source, commonly produced from crops like corn and sugarcane, as well as animal waste such as cow dung.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Most_Common_Biofuels\"><\/span><strong>Most Common Biofuels:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Ethanol:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Production:<\/strong> Produced through the fermentation of crop residues, such as corn and sugarcane.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Usage:<\/strong> Mixed with petroleum to dilute it and reduce emissions. The most common blend is Ethanol-10, containing 10% ethanol.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Purity Levels:<\/strong> Ethanol used in fuel is 99.9% pure alcohol. In contrast, 96% extra neutral alcohol is used in potable liquor, and 94% rectified spirit is used in industrial applications like paints, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Biodiesel:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Production:<\/strong> Made from used cooking oil, recycled restaurant grease, yellow grease, or animal fats. The production process involves reacting the oil or fat with alcohol in the presence of a catalyst.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Characteristics:<\/strong> Renewable and biodegradable.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"423\" height=\"290\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-193.png\" alt=\"Biofuels\" class=\"wp-image-44240 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 423px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 423\/290;\" \/><figcaption><strong>Biofuels<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Significance:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Environmental Benefits: <\/strong>Reduces greenhouse gas emissions and resource depletion. Offers improved waste management solutions.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Energy Security: <\/strong>India, being the world&#8217;s third-largest crude oil consumer, imports over 85% of its oil. Biofuels can help reduce this dependence and improve energy security.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Economic Benefits: <\/strong>Reduces oil imports and the associated import bill. Boosts farm incomes and helps manage surplus crop production.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Abundant Availability: <\/strong>Biofuels can be produced from various sources, including crops, waste, and algae.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"333\" height=\"274\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-192.png\" alt=\"Biofuels\" class=\"wp-image-44239 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 333px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 333\/274;\" \/><figcaption><strong>Biofuels<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Government_Initiatives_and_Policies_on_Biofuels\"><\/span><strong>Government Initiatives and Policies on Biofuels<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>National Policy on Biofuel, 2018:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Objective:<\/strong> Reduce import dependence by promoting bioethanol, biodiesel, and bio-CNG blending.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Key Elements:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP).\u00a0<\/li><li>Production of second-generation ethanol from forest and agricultural residues.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Increase local fuel additive production under the \u201cMake in India\u201d program.<\/li><li>R&amp;D in feedstock.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Amendments:<\/strong> The policy was updated in May 2022 to advance the 20% ethanol blending target from 2030 to 2025-26.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Reduced GST on Ethanol:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Change:<\/strong> GST on ethanol used for blending under the EBP Programme was reduced from 18% to 5% to promote ethanol blending.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana, 2019:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Objective:<\/strong> Boost Second Generation (2G) ethanol production from cellulosic and lignocellulosic sources.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Support:<\/strong> Financial assistance for production from materials such as cereal straw, bagasse, and purpose-grown energy crops.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Extension:<\/strong> Scheme&#8217;s implementation extended until 2028-29.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>GOBAR (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources) DHAN Scheme, 2018:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Objective:<\/strong> Manage and convert cattle dung and solid waste into compost, biogas, and bio-CNG.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Implementation:<\/strong> Launched under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) to improve rural sanitation and income.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Repurpose Used Cooking Oil (RUCO):<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Launched by:<\/strong> Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Objective:<\/strong> Create an ecosystem for collecting and converting used cooking oil into biodiesel.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA):<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Formed:<\/strong> 2023, launched by India along with leaders from the USA, Brazil, Italy, Argentina, Singapore, Bangladesh, Mauritius, and the UAE.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Facilitate international cooperation, promote sustainable biofuels, support global biofuel trade, and provide technical support for national biofuel programs.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenges_Related_to_Biofuels\"><\/span><strong>Challenges Related to Biofuels:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Environmental Issues:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Resource Strain:<\/strong> Biofuel production can strain land and water resources. For example, producing one litre of ethanol from sugar requires about 2,860 litres of water.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Pollution:<\/strong> The production process may result in pollution from chemicals and waste products.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Cropping Patterns:<\/strong> Large-scale biofuel production can alter traditional cropping patterns and impact biodiversity.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Food vs. Fuel Challenge:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Balancing Needs:<\/strong> There are concerns about the competition between food production and biofuel production. The choice of feedstock for biofuels affects food security.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Fluctuations:<\/strong> The availability and cost of feedstocks can fluctuate due to seasonal, weather, market, and policy changes, impacting both food prices and biofuel production costs.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Conversion Efficiency and Yield:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Complex Processes:<\/strong> Ethanol production involves multiple stages\u2014pretreatment, hydrolysis, fermentation, and distillation. Efficiency varies based on feedstock type, technology, and process conditions.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Lignocellulosic Biomass:<\/strong> This type of biomass, while abundant, requires intensive pretreatment and hydrolysis to convert cellulose and hemicellulose into fermentable sugars, impacting efficiency and cost.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Infrastructure and Distribution:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Logistical Challenges:<\/strong> Ethanol production necessitates robust infrastructure for transportation, storage, and delivery, which can be costly and complex.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Corrosion Issues:<\/strong> Ethanol is corrosive and hygroscopic, potentially damaging existing pipelines, tanks, and pumps designed for gasoline or diesel.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Vehicle Compatibility and Performance:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Engine Modifications:<\/strong> Vehicles may require modifications to run on ethanol-blended fuels or pure ethanol, affecting engine performance and maintenance.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Energy Density:<\/strong> Ethanol has a lower energy density than gasoline, requiring more volume to provide the same amount of energy, which can increase transportation and storage costs.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Way_Forward\"><\/span><strong>Way Forward:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Production Boost:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Diversify Feedstocks:<\/strong> Use non-food sources and waste materials for biofuel production to reduce competition with food crops.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Support R&amp;D:<\/strong> Invest in research and development for advanced biofuels and improve production technologies.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Modernise Facilities:<\/strong> Expand and modernise production facilities and establish distilleries near fuel depots to lower costs and enhance logistics.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Policy and Market Mechanisms:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Increase Blending Mandates:<\/strong> Gradually raise the ethanol blending mandate beyond 20% by 2025 to promote greater use of biofuels.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Fixed-Price Contracts:<\/strong> Establish fixed-price contracts with oil companies to stabilise the market and encourage investment.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Optimise Technologies:<\/strong> Invest in R&amp;D to optimise blending ratios, engine compatibility, and conversion technologies.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Technological Advancement:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Improve Infrastructure:<\/strong> Develop better storage and transportation infrastructure for biofuels.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Collaborate with Automakers:<\/strong> Work with automakers to develop engines compatible with ethanol.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Enforce Quality Standards:<\/strong> Implement strict quality standards for ethanol to ensure performance and safety.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Public Awareness and Education:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Consumer Campaigns:<\/strong> Launch campaigns to educate consumers about the benefits of ethanol blending and address any misconceptions.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Clear Labelling:<\/strong> Ensure clear labelling of ethanol-blended fuels at stations to help consumers make informed choices.\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_Questions_PYQ\"><\/span><strong>UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Questions (PYQ)<\/strong>\u00a0<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&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:1 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>Q:2 According to India\u2019s National Policy on Biofuels, which of the following can be used as raw materials for the production of biofuels? (2020)<\/strong>&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><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/upsc-current-affairs\/upsc-essentials\/world-biofuel-day-all-you-need-to-know-for-upsc-prelims-and-mains-9505456\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Source: IE<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parties_Serious_Crimes_and_the_Need_for_Judicial_Clarity\"><\/span><strong>Parties, Serious Crimes, and the Need for Judicial Clarity<\/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- Judiciary\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\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-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>The Supreme Court&#8217;s recent observations in bail petitions involving Delhi&#8217;s CM and former Deputy CM have raised important issues about the involvement of political parties in cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).\u00a0<\/li><li>The distinction between policymaking and criminality. These need careful legal analysis due to their potential impact on India&#8217;s political and judicial landscape.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"437\" height=\"194\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-191.png\" alt=\"Prevention of Money Laundering Act\" class=\"wp-image-44238 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 437px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 437\/194;\" \/><figcaption><strong>Prevention of Money Laundering Act<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Prevention_of_Money_Laundering_Act_2002_PMLA\"><\/span><strong>About the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA):<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), enacted in 2002, is a key legislation in India targeting money laundering and financial crimes.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Objectives:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Prevent Money Laundering:<\/strong> The PMLA aims to prevent the process of money laundering, which involves disguising the origins of illegally obtained money.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Confiscation and Investigation:<\/strong> It provides for the confiscation of properties involved in money laundering and establishes mechanisms for detecting and investigating such offences.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Implication_of_Political_Parties_Under_PMLA\"><\/span><strong>Implication of Political Parties Under PMLA:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Can a Political Party be Implicated Under PMLA?<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>The SC&#8217;s observations sparked debate on whether political parties can be held liable under the PMLA, especially under Section 70, which applies to companies and associations involved in economic activities.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Section 70 of the PMLA:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<ul><li>It targets companies and other associations involved in economic activities.\u00a0<\/li><li>The question arises whether political parties, which are ideological organisations rather than business entities, fall under this definition.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>ED\u2019s Argument to Implicate AAP Under PMLA:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>The ED argued that political parties could be seen as associations of individuals under Section 70, referencing the Representation of the People Act (RPA).\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Distinction from Business Entities:<\/strong> Political parties operate within election laws, not economic transaction laws, and are not typically engaged in activities targeted by the PMLA.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Debate_on_Policymaking_vs_Criminality\"><\/span><strong>The Debate on Policymaking vs. Criminality:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Policymaking vs. Criminality:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>The SC questioned the line between policymaking and criminality, especially concerning cabinet-approved policies.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Role of the Cabinet:<\/strong> The cabinet holds exclusive authority in policy matters, and the judiciary traditionally refrains from evaluating cabinet decisions unless they are unconstitutional.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>The Supreme Court\u2019s Role:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>The SC has upheld that policy decisions are beyond judicial scrutiny unless they violate fundamental rights.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Charging Ministers with criminality for cabinet-approved policies could undermine governance.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Way_Forward_The_Need_for_Judicial_Clarification\"><\/span><strong>Way Forward: The Need for Judicial Clarification:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Clarification Required:<\/strong> The SC&#8217;s observations raise critical legal questions. Extending the PMLA to political parties could destabilise the political system, and blurring policy-making with criminality could harm cabinet functioning.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Judicial Intervention:<\/strong> Clarifying the law is essential to prevent unfair targeting of political parties under the PMLA and wrongful criminal charges against Ministers for collective decisions.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The SC&#8217;s observations in these cases represent significant legal developments. The application of Section 70 of the PMLA to political parties raises complex questions about their role and criminal liability. Judicial clarification is crucial for maintaining the integrity of India&#8217;s democratic processes and ensuring effective government functioning&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Civil_Services_Examination_PYQ\"><\/span><strong>UPSC Civil Services Examination PYQ<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\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 Money laundering poses a serious security threat to a country\u2019s economic sovereignty. What is its significance for India and what steps are required to be taken to control this menace? (2013)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:2 Discuss how emerging technologies and globalisation contribute to money laundering. Elaborate measures to tackle the problem of money laundering both at national and international levels. (2021)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/opinion\/lead\/parties-serious-crimes-and-the-need-for-judicial-clarity\/article68513487.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Japan_Issues_its_First-Ever_%E2%80%98Megaquake_Warning\"><\/span><strong>Japan Issues its First-Ever &#8216;Megaquake Warning<\/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 phenomenon- Earthquake\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 earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 on the Richter scale struck southern Japan, prompting Japan&#8217;s meteorological agency to issue a significant warning regarding the heightened risk of an unprecedented &#8220;mega earthquake.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-190.png\" alt=\"Megaquake Warning\" class=\"wp-image-44237 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 250px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 250\/281;\" \/><figcaption><strong><strong>Megaquake Warning<\/strong><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Concerns_are_Japanese_Authorities_Currently_Facing\"><\/span><strong>What Concerns are Japanese Authorities Currently Facing?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Japans_Location_on_the_Ring_of_Fire\"><\/span><strong>Japan&#8217;s Location on the Ring of Fire:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Japan experiences approximately 1,500 earthquakes annually, with most causing minimal damage.\u00a0<\/li><li>However, Japan has faced devastating exceptions, such as the 2011 magnitude 9.0 earthquake, which triggered a tsunami and nuclear disaster, resulting in over 18,000 deaths along the northeast coast.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"333\" height=\"250\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-189.png\" alt=\"Nankai Trough\" class=\"wp-image-44236 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 333px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 333\/250;\" \/><figcaption><strong>Nankai Trough<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Nankai_Trough\"><\/span><strong>The Nankai Trough:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Nankai Trough is a significant geological feature located off Japan&#8217;s southwest Pacific coast, extending approximately 800-900 km.\u00a0<\/li><li>This trough is formed by the subduction of the Philippine Sea Plate beneath the Eurasian Plate, leading to the accumulation of immense tectonic strains.<\/li><li>These built-up strains have the potential to trigger a devastating megaquake approximately once every 100 to 150 years.\u00a0<\/li><li>For instance, a rupture along the entire 600 km length of the Nankai Trough triggered Japan&#8217;s second-largest recorded earthquake in 1707, followed by the eruption of Mount Fuji.\u00a0<\/li><li>Experts estimate a 70% to 80% probability of a magnitude 8 or 9 earthquake occurring along the Nankai Trough within the next three decades.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_was_the_Alert_Issued_if_Earthquakes_Cant_be_Predicted\"><\/span><strong>Why was the Alert Issued if Earthquakes Can&#8217;t be Predicted?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Experts state that the issuance of the warning is not rooted in scientific prediction, as earthquakes are known to be a &#8220;clustered phenomenon.&#8221;\u00a0<\/li><li>It is impossible to determine in advance whether a quake is a foreshock or an aftershock.\u00a0<\/li><li>Despite this, the alert was issued to encourage preparedness for potential evacuation.\u00a0<\/li><li>In several towns, authorities are urging elderly residents and others to voluntarily relocate to safer areas.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Ring_of_Fire\"><\/span><strong>What is the Ring of Fire?<\/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=\"333\" height=\"205\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-188.png\" alt=\"Ring of Fire\" class=\"wp-image-44235 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 333px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 333\/205;\" \/><figcaption>Ring of Fire<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Ring of Fire is a tectonic belt of volcanoes and earthquakes, approximately 40,000 km long and up to 500 km wide.\u00a0<\/li><li>It surrounds most of the Pacific Ocean and is also known as the Circum-Pacific Belt.\u00a0<\/li><li>The Ring of Fire contains between 750 and 915 active or dormant volcanoes, accounting for around two-thirds of the world&#8217;s total.\u00a0<\/li><li>About 90% of the world&#8217;s earthquakes, including most of the largest, occur within this belt.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-sci-tech\/japan-megaquake-advisory-9506703\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_at_Paris_Olympics_2024\"><\/span><strong>India at Paris Olympics 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; 1, Government Policies &amp; Interventions &#8211; Sports &amp; Affairs<\/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>India&#8217;s performance at the Paris Olympics 2024 has drawn attention due to its decline to 71st place in the medal tally from 48th in Tokyo 2020.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Despite winning six medals\u2014one silver and five bronze\u2014the country faced several near misses and disappointing results, leading to discussions about the future of Indian sports.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highlights_of_Indias_Performance_at_Paris_Olympics_2024\"><\/span><strong>Highlights of India\u2019s Performance at Paris Olympics 2024:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indian_Medal_Winners\"><\/span><strong>Indian Medal Winners:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Athlete<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Medal<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Event<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Manu Bhaker<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Bronze&nbsp;<\/td><td>Women\u2019s 10m Air Pistol&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Manu Bhaker &amp; Sarabjot Singh<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Bronze&nbsp;<\/td><td>10m Air Pistol Mixed Team&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Swapnil Kusale<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Bronze&nbsp;<\/td><td>Men\u2019s 50m Rifle 3 Positions&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Indian Hockey Team<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Bronze&nbsp;<\/td><td>Men\u2019s Hockey&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Neeraj Chopra<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Silver&nbsp;<\/td><td>Men\u2019s Javelin Throw&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Aman Sehrawat<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Bronze&nbsp;<\/td><td>Wrestling Men\u2019s 57kg Freestyle&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Notable_Achievements\"><\/span><strong>Notable Achievements:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Neeraj Chopra:<\/strong> Secured a silver medal in javelin with a throw of 89.45 meters. This achievement made him India&#8217;s fifth two-time Olympic medallist, following his gold medal win in Tokyo 2020.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Manu Bhaker:<\/strong> Made history as the first Indian woman to win an Olympic shooting medal. She also became the first athlete from independent India to secure two medals in a single Games by winning both in the individual and mixed team events.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Swapnil Kusale:<\/strong> Achieved India\u2019s first-ever Olympic medal in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions event, marking the highest tally for India in shooting at the Olympics.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Lakshya Sen:<\/strong> Became the first Indian to reach the semi-finals in men\u2019s badminton, finishing fourth.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Vinesh Phogat:<\/strong> Reached the final in the women\u2019s 50 kg category but was disqualified for being overweight by 100 grams.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span><strong>Historical Context:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>India has won a total of 41 Olympic medals. Notable milestones include Norman Pritchard&#8217;s Silver Medals (1900 Paris), KD Jadhav&#8217;s Bronze (1952 Helsinki), Karnam Malleswari&#8217;s Bronze (2000 Sydney), Abhinav Bindra&#8217;s Gold (2008 Beijing), and Neeraj Chopra&#8217;s Gold (2020 Tokyo).\u00a0<\/li><li>India\u2019s best Olympic performance was at Tokyo 2020 with seven medals, including one gold. The second-best performance was in London 2012, with six medals (two silver and four bronze).\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_for_Indias_Struggles_in_Securing_Olympic_Medals\"><\/span><strong>Reasons for India\u2019s Struggles in Securing Olympic Medals<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Talent Identification:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Talent identification in India often occurs on an ad-hoc basis with limited effectiveness, especially in remote and underserved areas.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The system lacks a comprehensive approach to scouting and nurturing young athletes, which results in missed opportunities for identifying and developing potential talent.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Infrastructure and Resources:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Limited access to training facilities, coaching expertise, and financial support hinders the development of athletes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>For instance, prominent Winter Olympian Shiva Keshavan had to resort to crowdfunding to finance his training and participation.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Cricket\u2019s Dominance:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Cricket&#8217;s overwhelming popularity absorbs a disproportionate amount of sports capital, with 87% allocated to cricket and only 13% for other sports.\u00a0<\/li><li>This imbalance affects the development of Olympic sports, as limited resources are available for non-cricket disciplines.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Insufficient Sports Policies:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Although recent initiatives like the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) aim to improve athlete support, these programs are relatively new and have not yet produced significant results.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Corruption and Politics in Sports Administration:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>The politicisation and corruption within sports administration impede effective governance and athlete development.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Bureaucratic hurdles and lack of professionalism in sports organisations often result in the interests of athletes being neglected.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Absence of a Sports Culture:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Many families prioritise fields such as medicine or engineering, viewing sports as a less viable career option.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Additionally, India&#8217;s complex social structure, including caste and regional identities, further hinders the development of a unified sports culture.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recommendations_for_Improving_Olympic_Performance\"><\/span><strong>Recommendations for Improving Olympic Performance:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Grassroots Development:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>This includes identifying and nurturing talent from a young age across various sports disciplines to build a strong foundation for future athletes.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Investment in Infrastructure:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Develop world-class training facilities and provide comprehensive support systems for athletes, including psychological support, nutrition, and injury management.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Small nations like Jamaica and Grenada demonstrate that targeted investment in specific sports can lead to outstanding Olympic success.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Empowering Athletes:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Involve athletes in decision-making processes within sports organisations to enhance accountability and transparency.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Their direct input can lead to better management and support structures.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Collegiate Sports System:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Develop a collegiate sports system similar to the NCAA in the United States.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The NCAA&#8217;s success in producing Olympic champions highlights the importance of balancing academics and athletics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>India should offer scholarships and academic support to talented athletes to keep them engaged in sports while pursuing their education.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Cultural Shift:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Integrate sports into the education system and promote sports careers within families to foster a more supportive environment for athletes.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Increased Government Support:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>This includes direct financial support to athletes and investments in coaching and international exposure.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Aim to increase athlete participation for future Olympics to enhance medal prospects.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Initiatives_Related_to_Sports_Development_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Initiatives Related to Sports Development in India:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Khelo India: <\/strong>Enhance sports infrastructure and increase grassroots participation.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>National Sports Development Fund (NSDF): <\/strong>Support sports development through financial contributions.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Sports Authority of India (SAI): <\/strong>1984, SAI manages various schemes for promoting sports, including the National Sports Academy (NSA) Scheme, Center of Excellence Scheme, National Sports Talent Contest Scheme (NSTC), Army Boys Sports Company Scheme, Special Area Games Scheme, and the COME and PLAY Scheme.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>National Sports Awards: <\/strong>Includes Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Arjuna Awards, Dhyan Chand Awards, and Dronacharya Awards to celebrate sporting excellence and inspire future athletes.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Scheme for Sports &amp; Games for People with Disabilities: <\/strong>2009-10, provides specialised training and support to athletes with disabilities to enhance their participation and skills.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan: <\/strong>2014, aims to build sports complexes at the block level to improve local sports infrastructure.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Fit India Movement: <\/strong>Promote physical fitness and encourage participation in sports nationwide.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 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)\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\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 Consider the following statements in respect of the Laureus World Sports Award which was instituted in the year 2000: (2021)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>American golfer Tiger Woods was the first winner of this award.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The award has been received mostly by \u2018Formula One\u2019 players so far.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Roger Federer received this award the maximum number of times compared to others.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Which of the above statements are correct?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1 and 2 only\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>2 and 3 only\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>1 and 3 only\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>1, 2 and 3\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans: (c)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/sports\/sport-others\/paris-leaves-india-with-a-few-smiles-and-many-red-flags-9508776\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Source: IE<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Antarcticas_Deep_Winter_Heatwaves\"><\/span><strong>Antarctica&#8217;s Deep Winter Heatwaves<\/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 Phenomena- Heat Wave<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/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>Recently, Antarctica has been experiencing a significant deep-winter heatwave, marking the second instance of record-breaking temperatures in two years.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Since mid-July 2024, ground temperatures have risen by an average of 10 degrees Celsius above normal, with some areas seeing increases of up to 28 degrees Celsius.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"208\" height=\"207\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-187.png\" alt=\"Deep-Winter Heat Waves in Antarctica\" class=\"wp-image-44234 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-187.png 208w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-187-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 208px) 100vw, 208px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 208px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 208\/207;\" \/><figcaption><strong>Deep-Winter Heat Waves in Antarctica<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_of_Deep-Winter_Heat_Waves_in_Antarctica\"><\/span><strong>Causes of Deep-Winter Heat Waves in Antarctica:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Weakening of the Polar Vortex:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Description:<\/strong> The polar vortex is a large area of low pressure and cold air surrounding the poles. It helps keep colder air near the poles but weakens in summer and strengthens in winter.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Impact:<\/strong> Higher temperatures and powerful atmospheric waves have disrupted the polar vortex, allowing warm air from above to descend into Antarctica, leading to a rise in temperatures.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Reduction of Antarctic Sea Ice:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Description:<\/strong> Antarctic sea ice has reached historically low levels, diminishing its ability to reflect solar energy and act as a barrier between cold air and warmer waters.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Impact:<\/strong> This loss contributes to rising global temperatures by increasing heat absorption and reducing the effectiveness of the ice in insulating colder regions.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>High Rate of Global Warming:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Description:<\/strong> Antarctica is warming at a rate nearly double that of the global average (0.22 to 0.32 degrees Celsius per decade) compared to Earth&#8217;s overall rate of 0.14-0.18 degrees Celsius per decade.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Impact:<\/strong> Accelerated warming in Antarctica is driven by anthropogenic climate change, exacerbating natural climate variability and enhancing the effects of warming.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Impact of the Southern Ocean:<\/strong><ul><li><strong>Description:<\/strong> The warming Southern Ocean absorbs more heat due to reduced sea ice, creating a feedback loop that further raises air temperatures over Antarctica.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Impact:<\/strong> This feedback loop increases the risk of extreme weather events and amplifies the warming effect on the continent.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"383\" height=\"208\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-186.png\" alt=\"Heat Waves in Antarctica\" class=\"wp-image-44233 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 383px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 383\/208;\" \/><figcaption><strong>Heat Waves in Antarctica<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consequences_of_Heat_Waves_in_Antarctica\"><\/span><strong>Consequences of Heat Waves in Antarctica:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Accelerated Ice Melt:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Description:<\/strong> Rising winter temperatures are speeding up ice mass loss in Antarctica, with a 280% increase in ice mass loss compared to the 1980s and 1990s.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Impact:<\/strong> Significant ice loss contributes to rising global sea levels. For example, a 2022 heatwave led to the collapse of an ice section of around 1300 square kilometers.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Global Sea Level Rise:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Description:<\/strong> The Antarctic Ice Sheet covers 98% of Antarctica and contains over 60% of the world&#8217;s freshwater.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Impact:<\/strong> Even a slight rise in sea levels could displace around 230 million people living within 3 feet of existing high tide lines, threatening coastal cities and ecosystems.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Disruption of Ocean Circulation:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Description:<\/strong> Freshwater influx from melting ice alters ocean salinity and density, slowing global ocean circulation.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Impact:<\/strong> This slowdown affects the ocean\u2019s capacity to store and transport heat, carbon, and nutrients, intensifying global warming and increasing extreme weather events.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Ecosystem Disruption:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Description:<\/strong> Temperature changes and ice loss disrupt local ecosystems, threatening species dependent on stable ice.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Impact:<\/strong> Species like polar bears and penguins face survival challenges, leading to biodiversity loss and altered global food webs.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Feedback Loops:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Description:<\/strong> Melting ice reduces the albedo effect, which is the ability of surfaces to reflect sunlight. This results in increased heat absorption by oceans and land.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Impact:<\/strong> The feedback loop accelerates further ice melt and exacerbates climate change.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"373\" height=\"258\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-185.png\" alt=\"India\u2019s Initiatives for Antarctica\" class=\"wp-image-44232 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 373px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 373\/258;\" \/><figcaption><strong>India\u2019s Initiatives for Antarctica<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_Initiatives_for_Antarctica\"><\/span><strong>India\u2019s Initiatives for Antarctica:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Antarctic Treaty:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>An international agreement that establishes Antarctica as a zone of international cooperation for scientific research and environmental protection.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR):<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>An Indian research institution that coordinates scientific research in the polar regions and the Southern Ocean.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Indian Antarctic Act of 2022:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Legislation that provides a legal framework for India\u2019s activities in Antarctica, ensuring compliance with the Antarctic Treaty and promoting scientific research and environmental protection.\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>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mains-2\"><\/span><strong>Mains<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:1 With reference to the water on the planet Earth, consider the following statements:(2021)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The amount of water in the rivers and lakes is more than the amount of groundwater.\u00a0<\/li><li>The amount of water in polar ice caps and glaciers is more than the amount of groundwater.\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 only\u00a0<\/li><li>2 only\u00a0<\/li><li>Both 1 and 2\u00a0<\/li><li>Neither 1 nor 2\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans: (b)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-climate\/whats-causing-antarcticas-deep-winter-heatwave-what-could-be-its-fallout-9503603\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Source: IE<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indian_Ocean_structures\"><\/span><strong>Indian Ocean structures<\/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; 1, Indian Geography- Geographical Features and their Location\u2013 Physical Geography- Ancient Indian History<\/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?\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Recently, three underwater geographical structures in the Indian Ocean have been named by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) and UNESCO\u2019s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) based on proposals originally submitted by India.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"303\" height=\"245\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-184.png\" alt=\"UNESCO\u2019s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission\" class=\"wp-image-44231 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 303px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 303\/245;\" \/><figcaption><strong>UNESCO\u2019s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_UNESCOs_Intergovernmental_Oceanographic_Commission\"><\/span><strong>About UNESCO\u2019s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Promotion of Marine Sciences:<\/strong> The IOC promotes international cooperation in marine sciences to enhance the management of oceans, coasts, and marine resources.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Membership:<\/strong> The IOC comprises 150 Member States, with India being a member since 1946.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Coordination of Programmes:<\/strong> It coordinates various programmes, including capacity development, ocean observations and services, ocean science, tsunami warning systems, and ocean literacy.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Ocean Decade Leadership:<\/strong> The IOC is responsible for coordinating the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030), also known as the \u201cOcean Decade.\u201d\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Facts_about_Underwater_Structures\"><\/span><strong>Key Facts about Underwater Structures:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Naming of Structures:<\/strong> There are now seven underwater structures in the Indian Ocean named predominantly after Indian scientists or based on names proposed by India.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Recent Discoveries:<\/strong> The three recently named structures were discovered by oceanographers from the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), Goa.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Location and Discovery:<\/strong> These structures are located along the Southwest Indian Ridge in the Indian Ocean and were discovered during an international survey exploration programme.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Indian Southern Ocean Research Programme:<\/strong> India has been conducting the Indian Southern Ocean Research Programme since 2004, with NCPOR as the nodal agency.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Previously_Named_Structures\"><\/span><strong>Previously Named Structures:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Raman Ridge (1992):<\/strong> Discovered in 1951 by a U.S. oil vessel, it was named after Physicist and Nobel Laureate Sir C.V. Raman.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Panikkar Seamount (1993):<\/strong> Discovered by the Indian research vessel Sagar Kanya, it is named after renowned oceanographer N.K. Panikkar.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Sagar Kanya Ridge (1991):<\/strong> A seamount named after the research vessel Sagar Kanya.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>D.N. Wadia Guyot:<\/strong> Named after geologist D.N. Wadia, this underwater volcanic mountain, known as a guyot, was discovered in 1992 by Sagar Kanya.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recent_Naming\"><\/span><strong>Recent Naming:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Ashoka Seamount and Chandragupta Ridge:<\/strong> These two structures were recently named after rulers of the Mauryan dynasty.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Kalpataru Ridge:<\/strong> Another structure was named Kalpataru Ridge in the Indian Ocean\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/indian-ocean-structures-named-ashoka-chandragupt-kalpataru-9503174\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Section_27_of_the_Indian_Evidence_Act\"><\/span><strong>Section 27 of the Indian Evidence Act<\/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- Supreme court &#8211; Sections<\/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?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Supreme Court has recently ruled that a disclosure made by an accused under Section 27 of the Indian Evidence Act is irrelevant if the fact was previously known to the police.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"332\" height=\"180\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-183.png\" alt=\"Section 27 of the Indian Evidence Act\" class=\"wp-image-44230 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 332px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 332\/180;\" \/><figcaption><strong>Section 27 of the Indian Evidence Act<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Section_27_of_the_Indian_Evidence_Act\"><\/span><strong>About Section 27 of the Indian Evidence Act:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Exception to Admissibility of Confession:<\/strong> Section 27 creates an exception to the general rule that confessions made by an accused to a police officer while in custody are inadmissible.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Protection Against Self-Incrimination:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<ul><li>Sections 25 and 26 of the Indian Evidence Act establish protections against self-incrimination and prevent the abuse of power by police authorities.\u00a0<\/li><li>Confessions made in police custody without the presence of a magistrate are generally inadmissible in court.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Section 27&#8217;s Exception:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<ul><li>However, Section 27 provides an exception, allowing for the admission of confessions that lead to the discovery of facts. This section states:\u00a0<ul><li><em>&#8220;Provided that, when any fact is deposed to as discovered in consequence of information received from a person accused of any offence, in the custody of a police officer, so much of such information, whether it amounts to a confession or not, as relates distinctly to the fact thereby discovered, may be proved.&#8221;<\/em>\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Admissibility of Confession:<\/strong> In simpler terms, any confession made by an accused while in police custody that results in the discovery of a fact is considered admissible in court. The confession must:\u00a0<ul><li>Provide information that was previously unknown to the police.\u00a0<\/li><li>Lead to the recovery of evidence or identification of witnesses.\u00a0<\/li><li>Be directly related to the fact discovered, meaning the information must be specific and relevant.\u00a0<\/li><li>Be made voluntarily, without coercion or threats.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Doctrine of Confirmation by Subsequent Events:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<ul><li>The fundamental idea underlying Section 27 is the doctrine of confirmation by subsequent events.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>This principle asserts that every part of the statement made by the accused in police custody should be confirmed by the subsequent discovery of facts to be admissible in court.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Scope of &#8220;Fact&#8221;:<\/strong> In the case of <em>Asar Mohd. v. State of U.P.<\/em>, the Supreme Court held that the term &#8220;fact&#8221; in Section 27 is not limited to physical objects but also includes essential psychological or mental facts directly relevant to the case.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Requirement of Corroboration:<\/strong> A confession under Section 27 cannot be used to prove the guilt of the accused unless corroborated by other evidence.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livelaw.in\/supreme-court\/s-27-evidence-act-statement-of-accused-inadmissible-if-no-new-fact-is-discovered-pursuant-to-disclosure-supreme-court-266344\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>LIVE<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Omkareshwar_Floating_Solar_Project\"><\/span><strong>Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project<\/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; 3, Solar Energy\u2013 Renewable Energy\u2013 Infrastructure<\/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>Madhya Pradesh has recently commissioned the largest floating solar project in central and north India, with a generation capacity of 90 MW at Omkareshwar.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"259\" height=\"155\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-181.png\" alt=\"Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project\" class=\"wp-image-44228 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 259px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 259\/155;\" \/><figcaption><strong>Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Omkareshwar_Floating_Solar_Project\"><\/span><strong>About Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Location:<\/strong> The project is situated at Omkareshwar in Khandwa District, Madhya Pradesh.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Floating Power Plant:<\/strong> Developed on the backwaters of the Omkareshwar Dam, a gravity dam on the Narmada River, this floating solar project is the largest of its kind in central and north India.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Significance:<\/strong> It is the biggest solar park in India and generates 90 MW of energy.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Development and Execution:<\/strong> The project was developed under the Union Ministry of Renewable Energy and executed by SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of SJVN\u2014a joint venture between the Government of India and the Government of Himachal Pradesh.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Project Cost:<\/strong> The total cost of the project is \u20b9646 crores.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Energy Generation:<\/strong> The project is expected to generate 196.5 million units of electricity in its initial year of operation and a cumulative 4,629.3 million units over 25 years.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Environmental Impact:<\/strong> Upon commissioning, the project will reduce carbon emissions by 2.3 lakh tons and contribute significantly to India&#8217;s mission of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2070.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Water Conservation:<\/strong> The floating solar panels will also aid in water conservation by reducing water evaporation from the reservoir.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Operational Terms:<\/strong> The project was developed through competitive tariff bidding on a Build Own and Operate (BOO) basis for 25 years at a rate of \u20b93.26 per unit.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"325\" height=\"325\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-180.png\" alt=\"Renewable Energy\" class=\"wp-image-44227 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-180.png 325w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-180-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-180-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 325px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 325\/325;\" \/><figcaption>Renewable Energy<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2043370\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Source: PIB<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tantalum\"><\/span><strong>Tantalum<\/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 &#8211; Mineral resources \u2013 Tantalum<\/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>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Recently, the Central Government included Tantalum in a list of 24 minerals notified as Critical and Strategic in Part D of the First Schedule of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"272\" height=\"141\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-179.png\" alt=\"Tantalum\" class=\"wp-image-44226 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 272px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 272\/141;\" \/><figcaption><strong>Tantalum<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Tantalum\"><\/span><strong>About Tantalum:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Chemical Symbol and Atomic Number:<\/strong> Tantalum is a rare metal with the chemical symbol <strong>Ta<\/strong> and atomic number <strong>73<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Occurrence:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Raw tantalum rarely occurs naturally.\u00a0<\/li><li>It is typically found in the ore <strong>columbite-tantalite<\/strong> (commonly known as coltan).\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Major Producers:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Democratic Republic of the Congo<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Rwanda<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Brazil<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Nigeria<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Properties:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Transition Metal:<\/strong> Tantalum is classified as a transition metal and is a solid at room temperature.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Appearance:<\/strong> It is a shiny, silvery metal that is soft in its pure form.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Chemical Resistance:<\/strong> Tantalum is almost immune to chemical attacks at temperatures below 150\u00b0C.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Corrosion Resistance:<\/strong> The metal is virtually resistant to corrosion due to an oxide film that forms on its surface.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Ductility:<\/strong> In its pure form, tantalum is ductile, meaning it can be stretched, pulled, or drawn into thin wires or threads without breaking.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Refractory Metal:<\/strong> Tantalum belongs to the class of refractory metals, characterised by strong resistance to heat and wear.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Melting Point:<\/strong> It has an extremely high melting point, exceeded only by tungsten and rhenium.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Applications\"><\/span><strong>Applications:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Electronics:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Tantalum is prominently used in the electronics sector.\u00a0<\/li><li>Tantalum capacitors can store more electricity in smaller sizes with minimal leakage, making them ideal for portable electronic devices such as <strong>smartphones<\/strong>, <strong>laptops<\/strong>, and <strong>digital cameras<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Substitute for Platinum:<\/strong> Due to its high melting point, tantalum is often used as a substitute for platinum, which is more expensive.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Industrial Use:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Tantalum is used to manufacture components for <strong>chemical plants<\/strong>, <strong>nuclear power plants<\/strong>, <strong>aeroplanes<\/strong>, and <strong>missiles<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Medical Use:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>It does not react with bodily fluids, making it suitable for surgical equipment and implants, such as <strong>artificial joints<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Cutting Tools:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>A composite of <strong>Tantalum Carbide (TaC)<\/strong> and graphite is one of the hardest known materials, used on the cutting edges of high-speed machine tools.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2042603#:~:text=In%20order%20to%20strengthen%20the,Coal%20and%20Mines%20Shri%20G\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-0bdc90fc-9ad9-4d85-813a-5e4514b0e8b6\"><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=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-40cac27d-7b4a-4665-868c-b163c24eb4a5\"><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 id=\"block-fe62b79c-ca63-44f8-a0c0-96c6a45e15ad\">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\" id=\"block-23001c40-3e00-420c-87f5-59940aaadbfb\"><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 id=\"block-0f058a42-e04b-44b6-81f4-497c1a633829\">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\" id=\"block-f1b64586-072f-4a35-bff3-97a46102d2fe\"><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 id=\"block-9f6f3877-b05b-40e5-a5e7-51a52c31f635\">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\" id=\"block-b41e7968-7b82-4543-ae5d-1a71348811b7\"><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 id=\"block-53c64a77-8d12-44ff-989d-c58a2d4f4266\">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\" id=\"block-f7cc4377-09d9-44ed-8cf7-babf2bd11d35\"><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 id=\"block-298260d9-b933-4357-abd6-0c751a6b0b53\">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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