{"id":46154,"date":"2024-09-12T12:08:57","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T12:08:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=46154"},"modified":"2024-09-12T12:08:59","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T12:08:59","slug":"upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-sep-2024-edukemy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-sep-2024-edukemy\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Current Affairs &#8211; 12th Sep 2024 &#8211; Edukemy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Today&#8217;s daily current affairs briefing for UPSC aspirants explores the latest developments relevant to the upcoming civil services examination. Our focus today includes a critical analysis of recent policy changes, international affairs, and national developments, all of which play a pivotal role in shaping India&#8217;s socio-political and economic landscape. Stay informed and stay ahead in your UPSC preparations with our daily current affairs updates, as we provide you with concise, well-researched insights to help you connect the dots between contemporary events and the broader canvas of the civil services syllabus.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-current-affairs?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Current+Affairs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" 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6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ee1f26b1dfb\"  \/><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-12th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Indo-Pacific_Oceans_Initiative_IPOI\" title=\"Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI)\">Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI)<\/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-12th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Why_in_the_news\" 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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Key_Pillars_and_Leadership_of_IPOI\" title=\"Key Pillars and Leadership of IPOI:&nbsp;\">Key Pillars and Leadership of IPOI:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Significance_of_IPOI\" title=\"Significance of\u00a0IPOI:\u00a0\">Significance of\u00a0IPOI:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Way_Ahead\" title=\"Way Ahead:&nbsp;\">Way Ahead:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Mission_Mausam\" title=\"Mission Mausam&nbsp;\">Mission Mausam&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Why_in_the_news-2\" 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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-sep-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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#UPSC_Civil_Services_Examination_PYQ\" title=\"UPSC Civil Services Examination\u00a0 PYQ\u00a0\u00a0\">UPSC Civil Services Examination\u00a0 PYQ\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-sep-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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Centre_relaxes_norms_under_PMAY-Gramin\" title=\"Centre relaxes norms under PMAY-Gramin&nbsp;\">Centre relaxes norms under PMAY-Gramin&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Why_in_the_news-3\" 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-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#About_Pradhan_Mantri_Awas_Yojana-Rural_PMAY-G\" title=\"About Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Rural (PMAY-G):&nbsp;\">About Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Rural (PMAY-G):&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#features\" title=\"features:\u00a0\">features:\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-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#UPSC_Civil_Services_Examination_Previous_Year_Question_PYQ\" title=\"UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Question (PYQ)&nbsp;&nbsp;\">UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Question (PYQ)&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-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Mains-2\" title=\"Mains:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Mains:&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-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#5_Years_of_Pradhan_Mantri_Kisan_Maandhan_Yojana\" title=\"5 Years of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana&nbsp;\">5 Years of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana&nbsp;<\/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-12th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Why_in_the_news-4\" 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-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Successful_Implementation_of_PM-KMY\" title=\"Successful Implementation of PM-KMY:&nbsp;\">Successful Implementation of PM-KMY:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Key_Benefits_Under_PM-KMY\" title=\"Key Benefits Under PM-KMY:\u00a0\">Key Benefits Under PM-KMY:\u00a0<\/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-12th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Leaving_the_Pension_Scheme\" title=\"Leaving the Pension Scheme:\u00a0\">Leaving the Pension Scheme:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Conclusion-2\" title=\"Conclusion&nbsp;\">Conclusion&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#UPSC_Civil_Services_Examination_Previous_Year_Question_PYQ-2\" title=\"UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Question (PYQ)&nbsp;&nbsp;\">UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Question (PYQ)&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-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Prelims\" title=\"Prelims&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Prelims&nbsp;&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-12th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Mains-3\" title=\"Mains&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Mains&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-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Elongated_tortoise\" title=\"Elongated tortoise&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Elongated tortoise&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-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Why_in_the_news-5\" title=\"Why in the news?\u00a0\">Why in the news?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#%E2%80%98Blueprint_for_AI_use_in_military\" title=\"&#8216;Blueprint&#8217; for AI use in military&nbsp;\">&#8216;Blueprint&#8217; for AI use in military&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Why_in_the_news-6\" 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-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Highlights_of_the_%E2%80%98action_plan\" title=\"Highlights of the \u2018action plan\u2019:&nbsp;\">Highlights of the \u2018action plan\u2019:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Standing_Committee_on_Statistics_SCoS\" title=\"Standing Committee on Statistics (SCoS)&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Standing Committee on Statistics (SCoS)&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-32\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Why_in_the_news-7\" 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-33\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#About_the_Standing_Committee_on_Audit_SCoS\" title=\"About the Standing Committee on Audit (SCoS):&nbsp;\">About the Standing Committee on Audit (SCoS):&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Parliamentary_Committee_on_Official_Language\" title=\"Parliamentary Committee on Official Language&nbsp;\">Parliamentary Committee on Official Language&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Why_in_the_news-8\" 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-36\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#About_Parliamentary_Committee_on_Official_Language\" title=\"About Parliamentary Committee on Official Language:&nbsp;\">About Parliamentary Committee on Official Language:&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-12th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Q_What_are_daily_current_affairs\" title=\"Q: What are daily current affairs?\">Q: What are daily current affairs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Q_Why_is_it_important_to_stay_updated_with_daily_current_affairs\" title=\"Q: Why is it important to stay updated with daily current affairs?\">Q: Why is it important to stay updated with daily current affairs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Q_Where_can_I_access_daily_current_affairs_information\" title=\"Q: Where can I access daily current affairs information?\">Q: Where can I access daily current affairs information?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Q_How_can_I_effectively_incorporate_daily_current_affairs_into_my_routine\" title=\"Q: How can I effectively incorporate daily current affairs into my routine?\">Q: How can I effectively incorporate daily current affairs into my routine?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Q_What_are_some_tips_for_critical_analysis_of_daily_current_affairs\" title=\"Q: What are some tips for critical analysis of daily current affairs?\">Q: What are some tips for critical analysis of daily current affairs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-sep-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-44\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-12th-sep-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=\"Indo-Pacific_Oceans_Initiative_IPOI\"><\/span><strong>Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tags: GS-2,IR- Bilateral groupings- IPOI<\/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>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Recently, the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) <strong>completes five years<\/strong> since its launch in 2019 at the East Asia Summit (EAS) in Bangkok (Thailand) as an open, inclusive, non treaty-based global initiative.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"331\" height=\"238\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-182.png\" alt=\"Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative\" class=\"wp-image-46162 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 331px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 331\/238;\" \/><figcaption><strong>Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Objective:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Its objective was to promote cooperation for a free and open Indo-Pacific and the rules-based regional order, which will contribute towards strengthening safety, stability and development in the maritime domain.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Philosophy:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Builds upon India\u2019s \u2018Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR)\u2019 initiative of 2015.\u00a0<\/li><li>IPOI seeks to build a sense of community by creating new partnerships with like-minded countries through practical cooperation.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>No institutional framework:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>It does not envisage a new institutional framework and leans heavily on the EAS mechanism, which includes ASEAN member states and its eight dialogue partners.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Pillars_and_Leadership_of_IPOI\"><\/span><strong>Key Pillars and Leadership of IPOI:<\/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=\"624\" height=\"138\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-184.png\" alt=\"Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative\" class=\"wp-image-46164 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-184.png 624w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-184-585x129.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 624px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 624\/138;\" \/><figcaption><strong>Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_of_IPOI\"><\/span><strong>Significance of\u00a0IPOI:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) approach to ensure a rules-based regional order in the Indo-Pacific, promoting the free movement of goods, services, and people while safeguarding the sovereignty of countries\u00a0<\/li><li>IPOI\u00a0 Aligns with India\u2019s Maritime India Vision 2030 and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>It converges with other global initiatives like AIIPOIP (Australia-India Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative Partnership), AOIP (ASEAN Outlook for the Indo-Pacific), IPEF, etc.\u00a0<\/li><li>The IPOI strengthens regional maritime security by encouraging cooperation among nations to address shared threats, such as piracy, illegal fishing, smuggling, and other maritime crimes.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Way_Ahead\"><\/span><strong>Way Ahead:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Vision and broad agenda: <\/strong>Discussions, dialogue, conferences and workshops on IPOI have been held with multi stakeholder participation across the region and the next five years should be outlined by leaders of each pillar after due consultation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Pillar-specific dialogues:<\/strong> These can be in coordination with the EAS, East Asia Maritime Forum (EAMF), Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), and other regional frameworks dealing specifically with each of the pillars.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Participation of East Africa, GCC countries and small island states:<\/strong> Partly due to its genesis under India\u2019s Act East policy and the linkage with the EAS mechanism, East African and GCC countries, and small island states are not duly represented in the framework.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Periodic dissemination: <\/strong>Such dissemination would also show the usefulness of regional maritime cooperation in its broadest sense, which in turn would encourage other countries from or outside the region to participate.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orfonline.org\/expert-speak\/as-it-completes-five-years-it-s-time-to-take-the-ipoi-to-the-next-level#:~:text=Since%20the%20launch%20of%20the,capability%20developments%2C%20and%20economic%20challenges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ORF<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mission_Mausam\"><\/span><strong>Mission Mausam<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tags: GS-3, Disaster Management-Mission Mausam<\/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>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Recently, The Union Cabinet has approved \u2018Mission Mausam\u2019 with a budget of \u20b92,000 crore over two years.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"334\" height=\"224\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-183.png\" alt=\"Mission Mausam\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-46163 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-183.png 334w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-183-263x175.png 263w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 334px) 100vw, 334px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 334px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 334\/224;\" \/><figcaption><strong>Mission Mausam<\/strong>\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Objectives of Mission Mausam:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Improving Weather Prediction: A<\/strong>ccuracy by utilizing advanced technologies, Mission Mausam aims to provide highly accurate and timely weather and climate forecasts.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Strengthening Climate Resilience:<\/strong> The mission will equip various stakeholders, including citizens and last-mile users, to better tackle extreme weather events and the impacts of climate change.<\/li><li><strong>Broadening Capacity in Weather Sciences<\/strong>: Through research and development, the mission will strengthen India&#8217;s capability in atmospheric sciences, including weather modeling, forecasting, and surveillance.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Key Focus Areas:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Monsoon Forecasts:<\/strong> for agriculture and water management.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Air Quality Alerts<\/strong> and manage pollution.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Extreme Weather Events<\/strong> like timely alerts for cyclones, floods.<\/li><li><strong>Weather Interventions: T<\/strong>echniques for managing fog, hail, and rain to minimize disruptions in daily life and business activities.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Technological Advancements Under Mission Mausam:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Advanced surveillance systems: <\/strong>The mission will use next-generation radar, satellite systems and sensors to capture real-time data.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Computer efficiency: <\/strong>Supercomputers will be added to the system to efficiently process large amounts of data.<\/li><li><strong>Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML): <\/strong>AI and ML technologies will be used for accurate weather forecasting.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Land system modelin<\/strong>g: Comprehensive modeling will help predict a variety of weather conditions including rainy season models, storms and extreme weather\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>GIS-based automated decision support system<\/strong>: This system provides real-time data distribution and alerting.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Sectors Benefiting from Mission Mausam:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Agriculture: A<\/strong>ccurate weather forecasts will help farmers plan crop cycles and reduce losses due to unpredictable weather.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Disaster Management: <\/strong>Early warnings and accurate predictions will enhance disaster preparedness and reduce the impact of natural calamities.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Defence and Aviation: <\/strong>Real-time weather data will support operations in defense and aviation by ensuring safer travel and military operations.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Environment and Health: <\/strong>Better environmental monitoring will contribute to sustainable development, while improved air quality forecasts will protect public health.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Transport and Energy:<\/strong> Weather forecasts will aid urban planning, road transport, offshore operations, and energy production, especially in renewable sectors like wind and solar power.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Implementing Institutions:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is responsible for daily weather forecasts and warnings.\u00a0<\/li><li>The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) engaged in tropical weather and climate research.\u00a0<\/li><li>The National Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF) specializes in medium-range weather forecasting.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/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>Mission Mausam is a transformative step towards strengthening India\u2019s weather and climate resilience. Through this initiative, various sectors of the Indian economy will benefit from more accurate and reliable weather data, driving better decision-making and planning for a sustainable future.&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\u00a0 PYQ\u00a0<\/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 Discuss the meaning of color-coded weather warnings for cyclone prone areas given by India Meteorological Department.(2022)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:\u00a0 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/bangalore\/cabinet-clears-rs-2000-crore-mission-mausam-to-boost-weather-forecasts-tackle-climate-change-9562744\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Centre_relaxes_norms_under_PMAY-Gramin\"><\/span><strong>Centre relaxes norms under PMAY-Gramin<\/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, Governance- Govt. Schemes &amp; Policies<\/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>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Recently, <\/strong>The Centre has relaxed the automatic exclusion criteria for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), allowing families with certain assets to avail of the rural housing scheme.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Pradhan_Mantri_Awas_Yojana-Rural_PMAY-G\"><\/span><strong>About Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Rural (PMAY-G):<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Objective: <\/strong>To provide pukka houses with basic facilities for rural families who are homeless or living in kutcha or dilapidated houses.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Beneficiaries:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Identified by Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) 2011 .\u00a0<\/li><li>The core functions of the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) are implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Cost Sharing:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>60:40 ratio between Center and States<\/strong> for common destinations.\u00a0<\/li><li>The ratio is <strong>90:10 for North Eastern State<\/strong>s, Himalayan States and Jammu Chamber.\u00a0<\/li><li>For other UTs, the Center incurred 100 per cent of the cost.\u00a0<\/li><li>The scheme aims to provide assistance for construction of 2.95 crore pucca houses for eligible rural households by March, 2022 in phases:\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>1 crore<\/strong> houses in Phase I (2016-17 to 2018-19).\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>1.95 crore <\/strong>houses in Phase II (2019-20 to 2021-22).\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"features\"><\/span><strong>features:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Financial Assistance:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>The unit assistance is<strong> Rs1.20 lakh in plains and Rs. 1.30 lak<\/strong>h in hilly states, difficult areas and IAP districts.\u00a0<\/li><li>Along with financial assistance, the beneficiary is also offered <strong>90 day<\/strong>s of employment under the MGNREGA (<strong>approximately Rs 18000<\/strong>).\u00a0<\/li><li>Another <strong>Rs 12000<\/strong> will be offered to construct toilets.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Automatic Inclusion:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>The Criteria for Automatic Inclusion as follows\u00a0<\/li><li>Households without shelter\u00a0<\/li><li>Destitute \/ living on alms\u00a0<\/li><li>Manual scavengers\u00a0<\/li><li>Primitive tribal groups\u00a0<\/li><li>Legally released bonded laborer\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Convergence with other schemes:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Construction of toilets and wage works encourage synergies with schemes like Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) and MGNREGA.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Some exclusions remain<\/strong>:\u00a0<ul><li>Owning <strong>motorized three\/four-wheelers<\/strong>,\u00a0<\/li><li>Mechanized agricultural equipment,\u00a0<\/li><li>Having a <strong>Kisan Credit Card<\/strong> with a limit above <strong>Rs 50,000,<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>Government employment,\u00a0<\/li><li>Registered non-agricultural businesses, and\u00a0<\/li><li>Tax paying households.\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\"><\/span><strong>UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Question (PYQ)&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mains-2\"><\/span><strong>Mains:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:1&nbsp; With a brief background of quality of urban life in India, introduce the objectives and strategy of the \u2018Smart City Programme.\u201d (2016)&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:2&nbsp; Discuss the various social problems which originated out of the speedy process of urbanization in India. (2013)&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/centre-relaxes-norms-under-pmay-gramin-9561081\/lite\/\" 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=\"5_Years_of_Pradhan_Mantri_Kisan_Maandhan_Yojana\"><\/span><strong>5 Years of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana<\/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\u00a0 &#8211; 2, Welfare Schemes\u2013 Government Policies &amp; Interventions<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_in_the_news-4\"><\/span><strong>Why in the news?<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Recently, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMY), Completed five successful years, launched on 12th September 2019.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"207\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-180.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46160 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 238px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 238\/207;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"325\" height=\"211\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-181.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46161 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 325px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 325\/211;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Successful_Implementation_of_PM-KMY\"><\/span><strong>Successful Implementation of PM-KMY:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Farmers aged between 18 and 40 years need to contribute between Rs. 55 to Rs. 200 per month until they turn 60.\u00a0<\/li><li>Once they reach the age of 60, enrolled farmers receive a monthly pension of Rs. 3,000, provided they meet the scheme&#8217;s exclusion criteria.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) manages the pension fund, and beneficiary registration is facilitated through Common Service Centres (CSCs) and State Governments.\u00a0<\/li><li>All farmers with cultivable land holdings of up to 2 hectares and listed in state\/UT land records as of 1st August 2019 are eligible for benefits under the scheme.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>As of August 6, 2024, a total of 23.38 lakh farmers have joined the scheme.\u00a0<\/li><li>Under the scheme, Bihar leads with over 3.4 lakh registrations while Jharkhand ranks second with over 2.5 lakh registrations.\u00a0<\/li><li>Further, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha have over 2.5 lakh, 2 lakh, and 1.5 lakh farmer registrations, respectively.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Benefits_Under_PM-KMY\"><\/span><strong>Key Benefits Under PM-KMY:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Minimum Assured Pension<\/strong>: Each subscriber to the scheme is guaranteed a minimum pension of Rs. 3000 per month upon reaching the age of 60 years\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Family Pension:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<ul><li>If a subscriber passes away while receiving their pension, their spouse will be entitled to a family pension equal to 50% of the amount the subscriber was receiving i.e. Rs.1500 per month as Family Pension.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>This is only applicable if the spouse is not already a beneficiary of the scheme. The family pension benefit is exclusively for the spouse.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>PM-KISANBenefit<\/strong>:Forthis,eligible SMFs must sign and submit an enrolment-cum-auto-debit-mandate form and contributions from the bank account where their PM-KISAN benefits are credited.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Equal Contribution by Government:<\/strong> The Central Government, through the Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, also contributes an equal amount as contributed by the eligible subscriber, to the pension Fund\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Monthly Contributions:<\/strong> Monthly contributions are in the range from Rs. 55 to Rs. 200, based on the farmer&#8217;s age at the time of entry into the Scheme, according to the contribution chart.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leaving_the_Pension_Scheme\"><\/span><strong>Leaving the Pension Scheme:<\/strong>\u00a0<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=\"457\" height=\"220\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-185.png\" alt=\"Pension Scheme\" class=\"wp-image-46165 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 457px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 457\/220;\" \/><figcaption><strong>Pension Scheme<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion-2\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Over five years of implementation, the PM-KMY key achievements of PM-KMY is its role in providing financial stability to farmers, many of whom face uncertain futures due to the seasonal nature of agriculture and fluctuating incomes. Its success over the past five years underscores its critical role in enhancing one of the country\u2019s \u2018Annadata\u2019 quality of life.&nbsp;<\/p>\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)&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prelims\"><\/span><strong>Prelims&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:1 Under the Kisan Credit Card scheme, short-term credit support is given to farmers for which of the following purposes? (2020)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Working capital for maintenance of farm assets\u00a0<\/li><li>Purchase of combine harvesters, tractors and mini trucks\u00a0<\/li><li>Consumption requirements of farm households\u00a0<\/li><li>Post-harvest expenses\u00a0<\/li><li>Construction of family house and setting up of village cold storage facility\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1, 2 and 5 only\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>1, 3 and 4 only\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>2, 3, 4 and 5 only\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>1, 2, 3, 4 and 5\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans: (b)&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:2 In India, which of the following can be considered as public investment in agriculture? (2020)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fixing Minimum Support Price for agricultural produce of all crops\u00a0<\/li><li>Computerization of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies\u00a0<\/li><li>Social Capital development\u00a0<\/li><li>Free electricity supply to farmers\u00a0<\/li><li>Waiver of agricultural loans by the banking system\u00a0<\/li><li>Setting up of cold storage facilities by the governments\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1, 2 and 5 only\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>1, 3, 4 and 5 only\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>2, 3 and 6 only\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans: (c)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mains-3\"><\/span><strong>Mains&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:1 What do you mean by Minimum Support Price (MSP)? How will MSP rescue the farmers from the low income trap? (2018)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2053142\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Elongated_tortoise\"><\/span><strong>Elongated tortoise&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-3, Ecology &amp; Environment- Biodiversity- Species<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_in_the_news-5\"><\/span><strong>Why in the news?<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Recently, An elongated tortoise was spotted in <strong>Haryana<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"611\" height=\"218\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-188.png\" alt=\"Elongated tortoise\u00a0\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-46168 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-188.png 611w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-188-585x209.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 611px) 100vw, 611px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 611px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 611\/218;\" \/><figcaption><strong>Elongated tortoise\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>About:<\/strong> The <strong>Elongated<\/strong>, or Yellow-headed, <strong>Tortoise <\/strong>is a medium-sized tortoise.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> Southeast Asia, particularly <strong>Northeast India<\/strong>. A disjunct population exists in the <strong>Chota Nagpur plateau<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> Sal deciduous and hilly evergreen forests and It is sexually dimorphic.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Physical description:<\/strong> Medium-sized with a yellowish brown or <strong>olive shell<\/strong> and distinct black blotches at the center of each scute. The tortoise has on its nostril a <strong>pink ring<\/strong>, which appears in the breeding season.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Diet:<\/strong> They are <strong>omnivores <\/strong>feeding on plants, fallen fruits, flowers, fungi, snails, slugs, and carrion.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Conservation Status: IUCN:<\/strong> <strong>Critically endangered<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Threats:<\/strong> Exploited for food and traditional medicine, habitat destruction, fragmentation, and loss.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:&nbsp; (<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/delhi\/in-a-first-critically-endangered-elongated-tortoise-spotted-in-aravallis-9557916\/\" 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=\"%E2%80%98Blueprint_for_AI_use_in_military\"><\/span><strong>&#8216;Blueprint&#8217; for AI use in military<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tags: GS-3, Science &amp; Technology- Defence technology- REAIM Summit \u2013 Blueprint for Action<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_in_the_news-6\"><\/span><strong>Why in the news?<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Recently, The REAIM (Responsible AI in the Military) Conference in Seoul (South Korea) presented a binding non-binding &#8220;action plan&#8221; to guide the responsible use of AI in the military from the 1990s onwards the year 2024 was given\u00a0<\/li><li>With the first meeting scheduled for 2023, REAIM is a forum for global discussion with all stakeholders on ways to ensure the responsible use of AI by the military\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"344\" height=\"175\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-187.png\" alt=\"'Blueprint' for AI use in military\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-46167 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 344px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 344\/175;\" \/><figcaption><strong>&#8216;Blueprint&#8217; for AI use in military<\/strong>\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highlights_of_the_%E2%80%98action_plan\"><\/span><strong>Highlights of the \u2018action plan\u2019:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Impact of AI on International Peace and Security<\/strong>:\u00a0\u00a0<ul><li>AI applications in the military should be designed, implemented and operated in a way that promotes international peace and security and stability, not that it will be destroyed\u00a0<\/li><li>The use of Al may pose predictable and unforeseen risks, including arms races, miscalculations, increased conflict, and decreased conflict\u00a0<\/li><li>It emphasizes in all necessary actions in sovereign decisions regarding the notification and management of nuclear weapons, without achieving the goal of a world without nuclear weapons the main goal is not destroyed.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Responsible use of AI in the military:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>The use of AI should be ethical and humane, implemented in accordance with applicable national and international regulations, encourage experimental dialogue and encourage research den (T&amp;E) comprehensive programs.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Future governance of AI in the military:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<ul><li>Governance must be open and inclusive to fully reflect the broader perspective, strengthen international cooperation in capacity building, and reduce knowledge as there are differences in accountability and performance.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/technology\/artificial-intelligence\/south-korea-summit-announces-blueprint-using-ai-military-2024-09-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>RT<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Standing_Committee_on_Statistics_SCoS\"><\/span><strong>Standing Committee on Statistics (SCoS)&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-2, Governance-\u00a0 Transparency &amp; Accountability\u2013 Committee<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_in_the_news-7\"><\/span><strong>Why in the news:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>On September 11, 2024, the Standing Committee on Statistics formed to oversee all statistical surveys by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) was dissolved by the government amid apparent concerns raised by some members over the delay in conducting the census.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Standing_Committee_on_Audit_SCoS\"><\/span><strong>About the Standing Committee on Audit (SCoS):<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Established: .<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>It was established in 2019 as an earlier version of the former Committee on Economic Statistics (SCES).\u00a0<\/li><li>Its purpose was to regulate the methods used by government officials to gather information.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Need:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>It broke down when members of the Economic Advisory Council (EAC) criticized India\u2019s calculating machinery to the prime minister.\u00a0<\/li><li>EAC Chairman Bibek Debroy pointed out that the Indian Bureau of Statistics lacked expertise in assessment procedures, which had led to calls for reform of the system.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Terms of Use:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>The committee can have up to 16 members to ensure full coverage.\u00a0<\/li><li>His work extended beyond financial issues, providing advice to the ministry on technical aspects such as research design, sampling, methodology and concluding results\u00a0<\/li><li>The commission identified data gaps in government statistics and suggested ways to address them.\u00a0<\/li><li>It examined the use of performance statistics to improve data outcomes.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Role of the National Statistics Council (NSC):<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>NSC retained final authority to approve the publication of the study results, while SCOS had a role in finalizing these results.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/business\/delay-in-census-centre-dissolves-panel-on-statistical-surveys-after-members-raise-concerns-9557883\/\" 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=\"Parliamentary_Committee_on_Official_Language\"><\/span><strong>Parliamentary Committee on Official Language<\/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, Governance- Constitution &#8211; Parliamentary Committee &#8211;\u00a0 Official Language<\/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>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Recently, the Union Home Minister Shr.Amitshah was unanimously re-elected the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"242\" height=\"212\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-186.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46166 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 242px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 242\/212;\" \/><figcaption><strong>Parliamentary Committee on Official Language<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Parliamentary_Committee_on_Official_Language\"><\/span><strong>About Parliamentary Committee on Official Language:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>About:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>The Parliamentary Committee on Official Languages \u200b\u200bwas established in 1976 under Section 4 of the Official Languages \u200b\u200bAct 1963.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Key provisions of Section 4 of the Official Language Act, 1963:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>The Committee is established by a resolution proposed in either House of Parliament, previously approved by the President, and agreed to by both Houses\u00a0<\/li><li>The Union Home Minister heads the committee.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Roles and Responsibilities:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>The committee works to assess the progress in the use of Hindi in official communication and make recommendations to enhance its use.\u00a0<\/li><li>Once the committee submits its report to the President, it is placed before both houses of Parliament and presented to the entire state government.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Composition:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>The committee comprises 30 MPs, including 20 from the Lok Sabha and 10 from the Rajya Sabha.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/hindi-should-be-generally-accepted-as-the-language-of-work-with-consensus-shah\/article68623254.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>TH<\/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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