{"id":46258,"date":"2024-09-18T11:02:37","date_gmt":"2024-09-18T11:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=46258"},"modified":"2024-09-18T11:02:38","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T11:02:38","slug":"upsc-daily-current-affairs-18th-sep-2024-edukemy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-18th-sep-2024-edukemy\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Current Affairs &#8211; 18th 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\" \/><\/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-69d2e73394f84\" 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-69d2e73394f84\"  \/><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-18th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#%E2%80%98Food_vs_Cars_Dilemma\" title=\"\u2018Food vs Cars\u2019 Dilemma&nbsp;&nbsp;\">\u2018Food vs Cars\u2019 Dilemma&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-18th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Why_in_the_news\" 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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-18th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#What_is_the_Food_vs_Cars_Dilemma\" title=\"What is the Food vs Cars Dilemma?&nbsp;&nbsp;\">What is the Food vs Cars Dilemma?&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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-18th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#What_is_the_Global_Trend_towards_Food_Vs_Car_Dilemma\" title=\"What is the Global Trend towards Food Vs Car Dilemma?&nbsp;\">What is the Global Trend towards Food Vs Car Dilemma?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-18th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#What_does_the_food_transport_challenge_mean_for_India\" title=\"What does the food transport challenge mean for India?&nbsp;\">What does the food transport challenge mean for India?&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-18th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#The_way_forward\" title=\"The way forward:&nbsp;\">The 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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-18th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#RBI_Highlights_Issues_in_%E2%80%9CFinancing_for_Sustainable_Agriculture%E2%80%9D\" title=\"RBI Highlights Issues in \u201cFinancing for Sustainable Agriculture\u201d&nbsp;\">RBI Highlights Issues in \u201cFinancing for Sustainable Agriculture\u201d&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-18th-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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-18th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Issues_with_Agro-Financing_in_India\" title=\"Issues with Agro-Financing in India:&nbsp;\">Issues with Agro-Financing in India:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-18th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Solutions_for_Sustainable_Financing\" title=\"Solutions for Sustainable Financing:&nbsp;\">Solutions for Sustainable Financing:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-18th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Steps_Taken_for_financing_Agriculture\" title=\"Steps Taken for financing Agriculture:&nbsp;\">Steps Taken for financing Agriculture:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-18th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#UPSC_Civil_Services_Examination_Previous_Year_Question_PYQ\" title=\"UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Question (PYQ)&nbsp;\">UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Question (PYQ)&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-18th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Prelims\" title=\"Prelims&nbsp;\">Prelims&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-18th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Rs_6000-crore_scheme_to_boost_precision_farming\" title=\"Rs 6,000-crore scheme to boost precision farming&nbsp;\">Rs 6,000-crore scheme to boost precision farming&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-18th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Why_in_the_news-3\" 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-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-18th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#4th_E-INVEST_2024\" title=\"4th E-INVEST 2024&nbsp;\">4th E-INVEST 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-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-18th-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-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-18th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Renewable_Energy_Installed_Capacity_in_India\" title=\"Renewable Energy Installed Capacity in India:&nbsp;\">Renewable Energy Installed Capacity in India:&nbsp;<\/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-18th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Growth_of_Renewable_Energy_Installed_Capacity_in_India\" title=\"Growth of Renewable Energy Installed Capacity in India:&nbsp;\">Growth of Renewable Energy Installed Capacity in India:&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-18th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Key_Growth_Drivers_of_Renewable_Energy_in_India\" title=\"Key Growth Drivers of Renewable Energy in India:&nbsp;\">Key Growth Drivers of Renewable Energy in India:&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-18th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#The_Green_Energy_Sector_Highlighted_by_the_PM_at_the_RE-INVEST_2024\" title=\"The Green Energy Sector Highlighted by the PM at the RE-INVEST 2024:&nbsp;\">The Green Energy Sector Highlighted by the PM at the RE-INVEST 2024:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-18th-sep-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-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-18th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Prelims-2\" title=\"Prelims&nbsp;\">Prelims&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-18th-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-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-18th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Centre_for_Rural_Enterprise_Acceleration_through_Technology_CREATE\" title=\"Centre for Rural Enterprise Acceleration through Technology (CREATE)\u00a0\">Centre for Rural Enterprise Acceleration through Technology (CREATE)\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-18th-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-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-18th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Syntretus_perlmani\" title=\"Syntretus perlmani&nbsp;\">Syntretus perlmani&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-18th-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-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-18th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#About_Syntretus_perlmani\" title=\"About Syntretus perlmani:&nbsp;\">About Syntretus perlmani:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-18th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Cellulitis_Disease\" title=\"Cellulitis Disease\u00a0\">Cellulitis Disease\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-18th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Why_in_the_news-7\" title=\"Why in the news?\u00a0\">Why in the news?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-18th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#About_Cellulitis_Disease\" title=\"About Cellulitis Disease:&nbsp;\">About Cellulitis Disease:&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-18th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Symptoms\" title=\"Symptoms:&nbsp;\">Symptoms:&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-18th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Anamalai_Tiger_Reserve\" title=\"Anamalai Tiger Reserve&nbsp;\">Anamalai Tiger Reserve&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-18th-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-18th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#About_Anamalai_Tiger_Reserve\" title=\"About Anamalai Tiger Reserve:&nbsp;\">About Anamalai Tiger Reserve:&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-18th-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-18th-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-18th-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-18th-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-18th-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-18th-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-18th-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-18th-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=\"%E2%80%98Food_vs_Cars_Dilemma\"><\/span><strong>\u2018Food vs Cars\u2019 Dilemma&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- Agri \u2013 Food Security<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_in_the_news\"><\/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 <strong>\u201cfood versus cars\u201d dilemma<\/strong> is linked to <strong>phosphoric acid<\/strong>, the key ingredient in <strong>di-ammonium phosphate (DAP)<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Food_vs_Cars_Dilemma\"><\/span><strong>What is the Food vs Cars Dilemma?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>About:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Phosphoric acid is switched from being produced as di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) charcoal to being produced as lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, which are necessary for electric vehicles (EVs).\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Formation of phosphoric acid:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>They are produced by grinding rock phosphate and reacting with sulfuric acid.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Phosphorus consumption:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Use in Fertiliser: <\/strong>DAP, India\u2019s second most consumed fertiliser after urea, contains 46% phosphorus, which is essential for crop root and shoot growth in the first crop\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>LFP batteries: <\/strong>Phosphoric acid is also used in LFP batteries, gaining market share due to low cost, long life and safety, increasing from 6% by 2020 to 40% of global EV demand by 2023\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Global_Trend_towards_Food_Vs_Car_Dilemma\"><\/span><strong>What is the Global Trend towards Food Vs Car Dilemma?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Increasing market of LFP batteries:<\/strong> LFP batteries are gaining popularity due to their low cost and safety features, increasing the demand for phosphorus.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Switch to LFP in the US\/Europe:<\/strong> US and European EV manufacturers are transitioning to batteries with less reliance on critical minerals like cobalt, which has limited global reserves of 11 MT, with 6 MT located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>China&#8217;s growing EV market:<\/strong> By 2023, two-thirds of EVs sold in China will use LFP batteries. The abundant phosphate reserves in China help to convert large amounts of phosphorus from coal to batteries.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Investing in phosphate-rich countries: C<\/strong>ountries such as Morocco, which have significant shale phosphate reserves, are attracting large investments in LFP battery production, increasing competition for phosphorus materials.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"494\" height=\"226\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-220.png\" alt=\"food transport\" class=\"wp-image-46275 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 494px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 494\/226;\" \/><figcaption><strong>food transport<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_the_food_transport_challenge_mean_for_India\"><\/span><strong>What does the food transport challenge mean for India?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>India\u2019s Dependence on DAP:<\/strong> India consumes 10.5-11 million tonnes of DAP annually, and phosphoric acid conversion threatens its coal security.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Phosphate Dependency:<\/strong> Phosphate reserves in India are limited (31 MT) and depend on imports from China, Morocco. The increasing use of phosphoric acid in LFP batteries will make India more dependent on imports.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Heavily reliant on China: <\/strong>China\u2019s switch to using more phosphoric acid for LFP batteries will reduce DAP exports, exacerbating India\u2019s coal problem.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Impact on Agriculture: <\/strong>Crops such as mustard, potato, chickpeas and wheat grown in India may suffer due to reduced DAP imports.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Increasing DAP values:<\/strong> Phosphorus conversion has increased the cost of DAP and its price has now fallen to \u20b961,000 per tonne, causing huge losses to Indian fertiliser companies\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_way_forward\"><\/span><strong>The way forward:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Promoting hardy crops<\/strong>: Dependence on DAP can be reduced by promoting the use of low-phosphorus products.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Provision of safety equipment: I<\/strong>ndia should set up joint ventures and buyback schemes to secure phosphate supplies with a focus on countries like Senegal, Jordan, Morocco and Tunisia.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Improve Nutrient Use Efficiency: <\/strong>Efforts should be made to increase nutrient utilisation efficiency by adding small amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Support DAP Manufacturers: <\/strong>India should compensate for the loss by increasing domestic prices and subsidising domestic DAP manufacturers.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: (<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-economics\/food-vs-cars-phosphoric-acid-9569174\/\" 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=\"RBI_Highlights_Issues_in_%E2%80%9CFinancing_for_Sustainable_Agriculture%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>RBI Highlights Issues in \u201cFinancing for Sustainable Agriculture\u201d<\/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, Economy- growth &amp; Development- Financial Policy- RBI- Agriculture\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>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Recently, RBI deputy governor Swaminathan J&nbsp; described that regional disparities in lending to agriculture remain a concern even as institutional credit to agriculture reached an all-time high.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Issues_with_Agro-Financing_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Issues with Agro-Financing in India:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Regional Imbalances<\/strong>: Southern Region holds 47.13% of agro-financing, while Northeast Region holds only 0.76% (2021-22).\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Access to Credit<\/strong>: Approximately 23% of credit is still sourced from non-institutional sources (2021-22).\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Non-integrated Value Chain<\/strong>: Fragmented land holdings hinder value chain financing.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Other Issues<\/strong>: High finance costs, lack of collateral, and complex procedures.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solutions_for_Sustainable_Financing\"><\/span><strong>Solutions for Sustainable Financing:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Strengthening Collectives<\/strong>: Promoting FPOs and FPCs to improve farmers&#8217; bargaining power, access to technology, and secure markets.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Value Chain Financing<\/strong>: Integrating farmers, aggregators, traders, and processors to streamline the agricultural system.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Warehouse Financing<\/strong>: Stabilising agricultural commodity prices through better warehouse facilities.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Financing Technology<\/strong>: Promoting micro-irrigation, irrigation infrastructure, and farm mechanisation.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Capital Formation<\/strong>: Aligning government schemes with interest subventions to promote capital investment in agriculture.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Leveraging Technology<\/strong>: Collaborating with digital platforms for data-driven insights to improve financing models, e.g., tracking crop yields.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_Taken_for_financing_Agriculture\"><\/span><strong>Steps Taken for financing Agriculture:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Kisan Credit Card (KCC): <\/strong>To meet the working capital needs of farmers. As of March 2023, over 6 crore KCCs have been issued.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF): <\/strong>To support farm-gate infrastructure development. Rs. 1 lakh crore fund allocated over 10 years, started in 2020.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure (AMI) Scheme: <\/strong>To support the construction or renovation of godowns and warehouses. Government provides subsidies at the rate of 25% and 33.33%.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region (MOVCD-NER): <\/strong>To create a comprehensive value chain from inputs to consumer markets and boost exports. Rs. 300 crore allocated for development in the North Eastern Region.\u00a0<\/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)<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prelims\"><\/span><strong>Prelims<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:1 Which of the following statements best describes the term \u2018Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets (S4A)\u2019, recently seen in the news? (2017)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is a procedure for considering ecological costs of developmental schemes formulated by the Government.\u00a0<\/li><li>It is a scheme of RBI for reworking the financial structure of big corporate entities facing genuine difficulties.\u00a0<\/li><li>It is a disinvestment plan of the Government regarding Central Public Sector Undertakings.\u00a0<\/li><li>It is an important provision in \u2018The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code\u2019 recently implemented by the Government.\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans: (b)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/m.economictimes.com\/news\/economy\/policy\/rbi-highlights-regional-disparities-in-agricultural-lending-despite-record-credit-surge\/articleshow\/113393216.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ET<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rs_6000-crore_scheme_to_boost_precision_farming\"><\/span><strong>Rs 6,000-crore scheme to boost precision farming<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tags: GS-3, Economy- Inclusive growth-\u00a0 Agriculture Sector<\/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 Union Ministry of Agriculture under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH)<strong> <\/strong>allocated \u20b96,000 crore to promote precision farming under a new Smart Precision Horticulture Programme.\u00a0<\/li><li>The scheme will cover 15,000 acres of land in five years from 2024-25 to 2028-29 and is expected to benefit about 60,000 farmers.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/edukemy.com\/d4a96108-6384-4da1-b8d0-165dec9182cd\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/edukemy.com\/755caf34-a268-4e7f-941f-a4c5ac619b1f\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is Precision Farming?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>About:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<ul><li>Precision farming (PF) leverages advanced technologies like GPS, sensors, drones, and data analytics to optimise agricultural inputs (water, fertilisers, pesticides) based on specific site conditions.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Area Under Precision Farming:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Currently, PF is in its early stages in India, with limited adoption primarily in states like Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Benefits:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"371\" height=\"187\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-219.png\" alt=\"Precision Farming\" class=\"wp-image-46274 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 371px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 371\/187;\" \/><figcaption><strong>Precision Farming<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Challenges:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>High Initial Cost:<\/strong> Precision tools and infrastructure are costly, deterring small farmers.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Technical Expertise:<\/strong> Farmers need training to interpret data and use technology effectively.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Digital Divide:<\/strong> Limited internet access in rural areas hampers adoption.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Data Management:<\/strong> Requires specialised software and skills for effective data processing.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Steps Taken:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Government initiatives like the <strong>National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)<\/strong> and <strong>Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)<\/strong> promote water-use efficiency and soil health monitoring.\u00a0<\/li><li>Drones, soil health cards, and satellite-based monitoring have been encouraged.\u00a0<\/li><li>Development of <strong>Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)<\/strong> for agriculture to improve farmers\u2019 access to technology.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>22 Precision Farming Development Centres<\/strong> have been set up to advance PF technologies.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF)<\/strong> and funds under the <strong>National e-Governance Plan in Agriculture<\/strong> finance smart agriculture projects.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Role of Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) in promoting precision farming<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Under AIF, Farmer Producer Organization, Primary Agricultural Credit Societies and SHGs are eligible for loans with interest subvention of 3% for using technological solutions in farm practices.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>These practices include:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>farm\/ harvest automation;\u00a0<\/li><li>purchase of drones, putting up specialised sensors on field;\u00a0<\/li><li>use of blockchain and AI in agriculture;\u00a0<\/li><li>remote sensing and Internet of Things (IoT).\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Collaboration with other countries to promote precision farming in India<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>The government is also collaborating with countries like the <strong>Netherlands<\/strong> and <strong>Israel<\/strong> for advanced farming solutions, with a plan to establish <strong>100 Centres of Excellence (CoEs)<\/strong> in five years.\u00a0<\/li><li>Already, <strong>32 Indo-Israel CoEs<\/strong> have been set up in 14 states.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/govt-plans-rs-6000-cr-scheme-to-boost-precision-farming-9571571\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"287\" height=\"219\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-218.png\" alt=\"4th E-INVEST 2024\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-46273 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 287px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 287\/219;\" \/><figcaption><strong>4th E-INVEST 2024<\/strong>\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4th_E-INVEST_2024\"><\/span><strong>4th E-INVEST 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 Paper &#8211; 3, Renewable EnergyGovernment 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 4th Global Renewable Energy Investors Meet and Expo (RE-INVEST 2024) in Gandhinagar.\u00a0<\/li><li>Solar energy capacity in India has increased by 30 times in the last 9 years reaching 89.43 GW (as of August 2024).\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Renewable_Energy_Installed_Capacity_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Renewable Energy Installed Capacity in India:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>As of August 2024<\/strong>, Renewable Energy (RE) sources (including large hydropower) have a <strong>combined installed capacity of 199.52 GW<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>The following is the installed capacity for Renewables:\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Wind power: 47.19 GW<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Solar Power: 89.43 GW<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Biomass\/Cogeneration: 10.35 GW<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Small Hydro Power: 5.07 GW<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Waste To Energy: 0.60 GW<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Large Hydro: 46.92 GW<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>As per REN21 Renewables 2024 Global Status Report, <strong>India stands 4th globally<\/strong> in RE installed capacity (including large hydro), <strong>4th in Wind Power capacity and 5th in Solar Power capacity<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Growth_of_Renewable_Energy_Installed_Capacity_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Growth of Renewable Energy Installed Capacity in India:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>India\u2019s installed non-fossil fuel capacity has <strong>increased 396%<\/strong> <strong>in the last 8.5 years<\/strong> and stands at more than 207.76 GW (including large hydro and nuclear), which is <strong>about 46% of the country\u2019s total capacity<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>The country has set an enhanced target<\/strong> at the UNFCCC\u2019s COP26 (Glasgow, 2021) of<strong> 500 GW<\/strong> of non-fossil fuel-based energy by <strong>2030<\/strong> &#8211; the world&#8217;s largest expansion plan in renewable energy under the <strong>Panchamrit <\/strong>Pledge\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Growth_Drivers_of_Renewable_Energy_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Key Growth Drivers of Renewable Energy in India:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Government commitments<\/strong>:\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Reduce India\u2019s total projected carbon emission<\/strong> by 1 Bn tonnes by 2030,\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Reduce the carbon intensity<\/strong> of the nation\u2019s economy by less than 45% by the end of the decade, and\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Achieve net-zero<\/strong> carbon emissions by 2070.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Proposed solar cities and parks<\/strong>:\u00a0<ul><li>The government approved solar city per state and the setting up of 57 solar parks of 39.28 GW capacity across the nation.\u00a0<\/li><li>The government is also giving a push to <strong>Floating PV Projects<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>National Green Hydrogen Mission: <\/strong>The government launched the mission with an aim to produce 5 million metric tonne (MMT) green hydrogen per annum with an associated renewable energy capacity of about 125 GW by 2030.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Off-shore Wind Energy:<\/strong> The medium and long-term targets for off-shore wind power capacity additions are 5 GW by 2022 and 30 GW by 2030.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy:<\/strong> In 2018, national policy was announced to promote an extensive grid-connected wind-solar PV hybrid system for efficiently utilising transmission infrastructure and land.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Atma Nirbhar Bharat: <\/strong>The PLI scheme in Solar PV manufacturing was introduced under Atma Nirbhar Bharat.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Promoting FDI:<\/strong> Up to 100% FDI is allowed under the automatic route for renewable energy generation and distribution projects subject to provisions of the Electricity Act 2003.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Union Budget 2024 Highlights:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>The Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Solar Power (Grid) has been allocated INR 10,000 Cr.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana<\/strong> has been allocated INR 6,250 Cr. Under this scheme, the government provides funds and helps in installation of solar rooftops in every household.\u00a0<\/li><li>Exemption of Basic Customs Duty (<strong>BCD<\/strong>) on imports of 25 critical minerals important for the renewable energy sectors has also been announced.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Green_Energy_Sector_Highlighted_by_the_PM_at_the_RE-INVEST_2024\"><\/span><strong>The Green Energy Sector Highlighted by the PM at the RE-INVEST 2024:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>A new Bio E3 <\/strong>(Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) policy has been approved for promoting high performance bio manufacturing.\u00a0<\/li><li>For offshore wind energy projects, <strong>a viability gap funding scheme <\/strong>has been approved with an outlay of \u20b9Rs 7000 crore.\u00a0<\/li><li>The Union government has set aside a <strong>\u20b91 trillion research fund<\/strong> for taking several initiatives for electric mobility and high-performance bio manufacturing.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>India is the first G-20 country to meet climate commitments <\/strong>made in Paris nine years before the deadline.\u00a0<\/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=\"Prelims-2\"><\/span><strong>Prelims<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:1 With reference to the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), which of the following statements is\/are correct? (2015)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is a Public Limited Government Company.\u00a0<\/li><li>It is a Non-Banking Financial Company.\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below:&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: (c)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mains\"><\/span><strong>Mains<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:1 \u201cAccess to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy is the sine qua non to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)\u201d.Comment on the progress made in India in this regard. (2018)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2055461\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"209\" height=\"139\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-217.png\" alt=\"Centre for Rural Enterprise Acceleration through Technology (CREATE)\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-46272 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 209px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 209\/139;\" \/><figcaption><strong>Centre for Rural Enterprise Acceleration through Technology (CREATE)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Centre_for_Rural_Enterprise_Acceleration_through_Technology_CREATE\"><\/span><strong>Centre for Rural Enterprise Acceleration through Technology (CREATE)<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tags: GS-3, Economy- Growth &amp; Development- Fiscal Policy- MSME<\/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, the Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) inaugurated the Center for Rural Entrepreneurship Acceleration (CREATE) through technology through virtual mode in Leh.<\/li><li><strong>About CREATE:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>CREATE aims to increase local employment, improve productivity, and enhance rural economic capacity.\u00a0<\/li><li>The focus is on improving rural industrialization and developing industries with special emphasis on traditional artisans in places like Ladakh.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Key features offered by CREATE:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Pashmina leather transport factory to support quality leather production.\u00a0<\/li><li>Training in facilities for the extraction of essential oils from roses and other flowers.\u00a0<\/li><li>Training and support in the bio-processing of local fruits and raw materials.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>What is pashmina wool?<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Pashmina refers to a fine variant of spun cashmere (the animal-hair fibre), that is derived from the downy undercoat of the Changthangi.\u00a0<\/li><li>Pashmina is obtained from a breed of mountain goats (Capra hircus) found on the Changthang Plateau in Tibet and parts of Ladakh.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2055095\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"163\" height=\"135\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-210.png\" alt=\"Syntretus perlmani\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-46261 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 163px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 163\/135;\" \/><figcaption><strong>Syntretus perlmani<\/strong>\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Syntretus_perlmani\"><\/span><strong>Syntretus perlmani<\/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-\u00a0\u00a0 Biodiversity- Species\u00a0<\/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>Researchers recently discovered a new species of parasitoid wasp named Syntretus perlmani.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Syntretus_perlmani\"><\/span><strong>About Syntretus perlmani:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>New Species: <\/strong>It is a new species of parasitoid wasp.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Unique Host Targeting:<\/strong> It is the first wasp found to infect adult fruit flies, a stark contrast to related wasp species that usually target the larvae and pupae stages of flies.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Parasitoid Behavior:<\/strong> These fruit fly invaders are considered parasitoids rather than parasites because they always kill their hosts unlike the latter, which generally leave them alive.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Specialized Egg Injection Mechanism<\/strong>: Females of S. perlmani tatai use a specialised organ called the ovipositor to insert eggs directly into the stomachs of adult fruit flies.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Development and Host Death:<\/strong> Over the next 18 days, the eggs develop into spiny larvae and grow slowly into the larvae until they finally leave the larval body to kill the larvae\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Found:<\/strong> The research team found S. aureus in the eastern United States, including Mississippi, Alabama, and North Carolina.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deccanherald.com\/science\/new-wasp-species-discovered-in-us-bursts-from-living-flies-in-horror-movie-fashion-3191639\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>DH<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/edukemy.com\/e4f71ec8-d67c-49d7-bd31-d73c765f8269\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cellulitis_Disease\"><\/span><strong>Cellulitis Disease<\/strong>\u00a0<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-\u00a0 Biology- Diseases<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_in_the_news-7\"><\/span><strong>Why in the news?<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cellulitis disease, affecting peoples during the rainy season, is now widespread in the erstwhile Karimnagar district, Telangana.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Cellulitis_Disease\"><\/span><strong>About Cellulitis Disease:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is an infection caused by bacteria and affects the lower part of your body, including your legs, feet, and toes.\u00a0<\/li><li>It can occur in any part of your body and commonly appears on your face, arms, hands, and fingers.\u00a0<\/li><li>It usually happens after some type of injury causes a skin break, including trauma or surgery.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The infection happens when bacteria, most commonly streptococcus and staphylococcus, enter through a crack or break in the skin.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms\"><\/span><strong>Symptoms:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The affected skin is swollen and inflamed and is typically painful and warm to the touch.\u00a0<\/li><li>A person may also experience other symptoms of an infection, such as fatigue, chills, cold sweats, shivering, fever, and nausea.\u00a0<\/li><li>Left untreated, the infection can spread to the lymph nodes and bloodstream and rapidly become life-threatening.\u00a0<\/li><li>Cellulitis isn\u2019t usually contagious and if people have an open wound and have skin-to-skin contact with an infected person\u2019s open wound.\u00a0<\/li><li>Treatment includes antibiotics.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deccanchronicle.com\/southern-states\/telangana\/spread-of-cellulitis-disease-causes-panic-in-karimnagar-1823961\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>DC<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anamalai_Tiger_Reserve\"><\/span><strong>Anamalai Tiger Reserve<\/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-\u00a0 Biodiversity- Tiger Reserve<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"223\" height=\"177\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-216.png\" alt=\"Anamalai Tiger Reserve\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-46271 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 223px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 223\/177;\" \/><figcaption><strong>Anamalai Tiger Reserve<\/strong>\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\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>The Tamil Nadu Forest Department recently has fixed a tracking device on a Nilgiri tahr within the limits of the Anamalai Tiger Reserve.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Anamalai_Tiger_Reserve\"><\/span><strong>About Anamalai Tiger Reserve:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>It is a protected area located in Anamalai Hills, Pollachi and Coimbatore districts of Tamil Nadu.\u00a0<\/li><li>It lies south of Palakkadagapin in the South Western Ghats.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>It is surrounded by Parambikulam Tiger Reserve and Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary to the east and Eravikulam National Park to the southwest.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Vegetation:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>It supports a variety of habitats, moist evergreen forest, alpine, savannas and swamp\u00a0 grasslands, semi-evergreen forest, wet deciduous forest, dry deciduous, dry scrub and dry forest.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Flora:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>About 2,500 species of angiosperms are found in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve, including several species of balsam, crotalaria, orchids and kurinchi.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The reserve is home to wild relatives of cultivated varieties such as mango, jackfruit, wild banana, ginger (Zingiber officinale), turmeric, chilli (Piper longum), cardamom and many others.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Fauna:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Important wildlife in the reserve includes<\/strong>: Leopard, Asian Elephant, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Barking Deer, Jackal, Leopard, Jungle Cat.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/tamil-nadu\/nilgiri-tahr-radio-collared-in-anamalai-tiger-reserve-for-study-purpose\/article68638492.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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