{"id":46450,"date":"2024-09-27T11:56:41","date_gmt":"2024-09-27T11:56:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=46450"},"modified":"2024-09-27T11:56:43","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T11:56:43","slug":"upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-sep-2024-edukemy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-sep-2024-edukemy\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Current Affairs &#8211; 27th 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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ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#About_the_Make_in_India\" title=\"About the Make in India:&nbsp;\">About the Make in India:&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-27th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Major_Achievements_under_Make_in_India\" title=\"Major Achievements under Make in India:&nbsp;\">Major Achievements under Make in India:&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-27th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Sector-wise_Success\" title=\"Sector-wise Success:&nbsp;\">Sector-wise Success:&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-27th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Key_Reforms_taken_to_facilitate_implementation_of_Make_in_India\" title=\"Key Reforms taken to facilitate implementation of Make in India :&nbsp;\">Key Reforms taken to facilitate implementation of Make in India :&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-27th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#UPSC_Civil_Services_Examination_Previous_Year_Questions_PYQs\" title=\"UPSC Civil Services Examination Previous Year Questions (PYQs)\u00a0\">UPSC Civil Services Examination Previous Year Questions (PYQs)\u00a0<\/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-27th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Prelims\" 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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-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-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Clause_6_of_Assam_Accord\" title=\"Clause 6 of Assam Accord&nbsp;\">Clause 6 of Assam Accord&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#About_the_Biplab_Sarma_Committee\" title=\"About the Biplab Sarma Committee:&nbsp;\">About the Biplab Sarma Committee:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Recommendations_of_the_report_to_be_implemented\" title=\"Recommendations of the report to be implemented:&nbsp;\">Recommendations of the report to be implemented:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Recommendations_that_have_been_left_out_by_the_govt\" title=\"Recommendations that have been left out by the govt:&nbsp;\">Recommendations that have been left out by the govt:&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-27th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Six_Years_of_Ayushman_Bharat_PM-JAY\" title=\"Six Years of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY&nbsp;\">Six Years of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY&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-27th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Why_in_the_news-2\" title=\"Why in the news?&nbsp;\">Why in the news?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#About_the_Ayushman_Bharat_PM-JAY\" title=\"About the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY:&nbsp;\">About the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Achievement_of_Ayushman_Bharat_PM-JAY\" title=\"Achievement of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY:&nbsp;\">Achievement of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Project_Cheetah_Completed_two_years\" title=\"Project Cheetah Completed two years&nbsp;\">Project Cheetah Completed two years&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-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-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#About_the_Project_Cheetah\" title=\"About the Project Cheetah:&nbsp;\">About the Project Cheetah:&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-27th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Status_of_Cheetah_Reintroduction\" title=\"Status of Cheetah Reintroduction:&nbsp;\">Status of Cheetah Reintroduction:&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-27th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Nagar_Van_Yojana_NVY\" title=\"Nagar Van Yojana (NVY)&nbsp;\">Nagar Van Yojana (NVY)&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Why_in_the_news-4\" title=\"Why in the news?&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Why in the news?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#About_the_Nagar_Van_Yojana_NVY\" title=\"About the Nagar Van Yojana (NVY):&nbsp;\">About the Nagar Van Yojana (NVY):&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-27th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Unified_Logistics_Interface_Platform_ULIP\" title=\"Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP)&nbsp;\">Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP)&nbsp;<\/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-27th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Why_in_the_news-5\" 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-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#About_the_Hackathon_20\" title=\"About the Hackathon 2.0:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">About the Hackathon 2.0:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Unified_Logistics_Interface_Platform_ULIP-2\" title=\"Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP):&nbsp;\">Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP):&nbsp;<\/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-27th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Objectives\" title=\"Objectives:&nbsp;\">Objectives:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Benefit\" title=\"Benefit:&nbsp;\">Benefit:&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-27th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Nazca_Lines\" title=\"Nazca Lines&nbsp;\">Nazca Lines&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-27th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#About_the_Nazca_Lines\" title=\"About the Nazca Lines:&nbsp;\">About the Nazca Lines:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Asia_Power_Index\" title=\"Asia Power Index&nbsp;\">Asia Power Index&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Asia_Power_Index-2\" title=\"Asia Power Index:&nbsp;\">Asia Power Index:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Resource-Based_Determinants\" title=\"Resource-Based Determinants:&nbsp;\">Resource-Based Determinants:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-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-37\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-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-38\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-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-39\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-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-40\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-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-41\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-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-42\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-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-43\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-daily-current-affairs-27th-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=\"Make_in_India_Completed_10_Years\"><\/span><strong>Make in India Completed 10 Years<\/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, Govt.\u00a0 Policies &amp; Interventions, GS &#8211; 3, Industrial Growth\u2013 Industrial Policy<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_in_the_news\"><\/span><strong>Why in the news?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Launched on September 25, 2014, the &#8220;Make in India&#8221; initiative is completing 10 years as a pivotal step in India&#8217;s nation-building efforts.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Make_in_India\"><\/span><strong>About the Make in India:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Objective:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>T<\/strong>o facilitate investment, encourage innovation, enhance skills development, protect intellectual property &amp; build quality class building systems.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Pillars of Make in India:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>New Processes:<\/strong> Improved \u2018easy work\u2019 to encourage entrepreneurship, for the benefit of start-ups and established businesses.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>New Infrastructure<\/strong>: Focus on technology strategies, smart cities, enhanced IPR, and entrepreneurship development as per business needs.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>New sectors:<\/strong> Expanded FDI in defence, insurance, medical devices, manufacturing and railways; Regulations have been reduced to attract international investment.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>New mindset:<\/strong> The government shifted from regulator to facilitator by supporting industry cooperation for economic growth and innovation.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Achievements_under_Make_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Major Achievements under Make in India:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): <\/strong>Attracted FDI inflow of $667.4 billion (2014-24), an increase of 119% over the preceding decade (2004-14).\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Employment: <\/strong>The manufacturing sector increased from 57 million in 2017-18 to 64.4 million in 2022-23.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Exports: <\/strong>India\u2019s merchandise exports surpassed $437 billion in FY 2023-24.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Ease of Doing Business: <\/strong>Sharp rise from 142nd rank in 2014 to 63rd rank in 2019 in the World Bank\u2019s Doing Business Report.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sector-wise_Success\"><\/span><strong>Sector-wise Success:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Vande Bharat Trains: <\/strong>51 indigenous semi-high-speed trains operational, showcasing advanced rail technology.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Defence Production:<\/strong> Launch of INS Vikrant; defence production reached \u20b91.27 lakh crore with exports to 90+ countries.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Electronics Growth:<\/strong> Electronics sector reached USD 155 billion in FY23, with mobile phones driving 43% of total production.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Merchandise Exports:<\/strong> Achieved $437.06 billion in FY23, reflecting India&#8217;s growing global trade presence.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Textile Industry<\/strong>: Created 14.5 crore jobs across India.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Toy Manufacturing<\/strong>: Produces 400 million toys annually, with 10 new toys made every second.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Vaccine Production:<\/strong> India produces 60% of the world&#8217;s vaccines, becoming a key exporter during COVID-19.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Reforms_taken_to_facilitate_implementation_of_Make_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Key Reforms taken to facilitate implementation of Make in India :<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Semiconductor ecosystem development:<\/strong> e.g. The Semicon India Project\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>National Single Window Scheme (NSWS): <\/strong>Platform Streamlines investor clearance for faster approvals.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>PM Motion Power:\u00a0<\/strong> GIS-based platform improves infrastructure planning and reduces logistics costs.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>National Logistics Policy (NLP), 2022<\/strong>: The aim is to reduce logistics costs and increase productivity.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Others: <\/strong>One-District-One-Product (ODOP), Industrial Corridors.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Civil_Services_Examination_Previous_Year_Questions_PYQs\"><\/span><strong>UPSC Civil Services Examination Previous Year Questions (PYQs)<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prelims\"><\/span><strong>Prelims<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:1&nbsp; What is\/are the recent policy initiative(s)of Government of India to promote the growth of the manufacturing sector? (2012)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Setting up of National Investment and Manufacturing Zones\u00a0<\/li><li>Providing the benefit of \u2018single window clearance\u2019\u00a0<\/li><li>Establishing the Technology Acquisition and Development Fund\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the correct answer using the codes given below:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1 only\u00a0<\/li><li>2 and 3 only\u00a0<\/li><li>1 and 3 only\u00a0<\/li><li>1, 2 and 3\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans: (d)<\/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&nbsp; \u201cSuccess of \u2018Make in India\u2019 program depends on the success of \u2018Skill India\u2019 programme and radical labour reforms.\u201d Discuss with logical arguments. (2019)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:&nbsp; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressNoteDetails.aspx?NoteId=153203&amp;ModuleId=3&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clause_6_of_Assam_Accord\"><\/span><strong>Clause 6 of Assam Accord<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tags: GS-2, Polity &amp; Governance-\u00a0 Govt. Incentive\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Recently, The Chief Minister of Assam mentioned the implementation of 52 recommendations of the Justice Biplab Sarma Committee regarding Clause 6 of the Assam Accord.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Biplab_Sarma_Committee\"><\/span><strong>About the Biplab Sarma Committee:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Formation of the committee<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>In July 2019, the Union Home Ministry formed a <strong>14-member committee<\/strong>, chaired by <strong>retired Assam High Court Justice Biplab Kumar Sarma<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>A key issue the committee addressed was defining <strong>&#8220;the Assamese people&#8221;<\/strong> eligible for the safeguards under Clause 6.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Key Recommendations:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Definition of Assamese People<\/strong>: The committee suggested that &#8220;Assamese people&#8221; should include:\u00a0<\/li><li>Indigenous Tribes\u00a0<\/li><li>Other Indigenous Communities of Assam\u00a0<\/li><li>Indian citizens residing in Assam on or before January 1, 1951, and their descendants\u00a0<\/li><li>Indigenous Assamese People\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Safeguards:<\/strong> Based on this definition, the committee recommended reservations for &#8220;Assamese people&#8221; in <strong>Parliament<\/strong>, the <strong>state Assembly<\/strong>, <strong>local bodies<\/strong>, and <strong>jobs<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recommendations_of_the_report_to_be_implemented\"><\/span><strong>Recommendations of the report to be implemented:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Classification of Recommendations<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>The committee\u2019s 67 recommendations are divided into three categories:\u00a0<\/li><li>40 recommendations under the state government\u2019s jurisdiction\u00a0<\/li><li>12 recommendations requiring Centre\u2019s concurrence\u00a0<\/li><li>15 recommendations exclusively within the Centre\u2019s domain\u00a0<\/li><li>The 52 recommendations in the first two categories will be implemented by April 2025, with a roadmap to be submitted to AASU by October 25, 2024.\u00a0<\/li><li>The Assam govt has accepted the <strong>1951 cut-off date<\/strong> for the specific recommendations of the Justice Biplab Sarma Committee report.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Land Safeguards<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Designating areas where only Assamese people can own and transfer land.\u00a0<\/li><li>A three-year program to grant land titles to Assamese people who have long occupied land without proper documentation.\u00a0<\/li><li>Surveying char areas (riverine regions) to treat newly formed chars as government land, prioritising allocation to those affected by river erosion.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Language Safeguards<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Retaining Assamese as the official state language per the <strong>1960 Assam Official Language Act<\/strong>, with provisions for local languages in certain regions.\u00a0<\/li><li>Issuing all state government acts, rules, and orders in both Assamese and English.\u00a0<\/li><li>Establishing a council to preserve and promote indigenous languages of Assam.\u00a0<\/li><li>Making Assamese a compulsory subject in all English medium schools up to Class VIII or Class X.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Cultural Heritage Preservation:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Establishing an autonomous body to manage sattras and provide financial support for their development and every district to safeguard the heritage of various ethnic groups.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Sixth Schedule Areas:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<ul><li>Autonomous councils in Assam&#8217;s Sixth Schedule Areas (Bodoland Territorial Council, North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council, and Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council).\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recommendations_that_have_been_left_out_by_the_govt\"><\/span><strong>Recommendations that have been left out by the govt:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Inner Line Permit<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Proposal for implementing an ILP for entry into Assam, similar to existing regulations in Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, and Mizoram.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Reservations for Assamese People<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Parliament and State Assembly<\/strong>: 80-100% reservation of seats for Assamese individuals in Parliament and state Assembly, as well as in local bodies.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Government Jobs<\/strong>: 80-100% reservation in Assam government jobs.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Private Sector Collaborations<\/strong>: 70-100% reservation for vacancies in partnerships between the Assam government and private companies.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Creation of an Upper House<\/strong>: Proposal for establishing a Legislative Council in Assam, exclusively reserved for Assamese people.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-politics\/what-is-clause-6-of-assam-accord-which-himanta-said-state-government-will-implement-9588374\/\" 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=\"Six_Years_of_Ayushman_Bharat_PM-JAY\"><\/span><strong>Six Years of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY<\/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- Health&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_in_the_news-2\"><\/span><strong>Why in the news?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>PM-JAY was launched on September 23, 2018, as recommended by the National Health Policy 2017, to achieve the vision of Universal Coverage of Healthcare (UHC).\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Ayushman_Bharat_PM-JAY\"><\/span><strong>About the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Ministry<\/strong>: A state-sponsored program under the Department of Health and Family Welfare.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Benefits:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Provides free hospitalisation of Rs. 5 lakh\/ family\/ year for state individuals of both secondary and secondary care empaneled hospitals.\u00a0<\/li><li>It covers costs such as diagnosis and treatment up to 3 days before and 15 days after hospitalisation.\u00a0<\/li><li>Covers over 12 crore families (~55 crore beneficiaries), focusing on the poor and underserved.\u00a0<\/li><li>Covers 1,949 procedures across 27 specialties, including free drugs, diagnostics, and lodging.\u00a0<\/li><li>Provides cashless treatment,No age, family size, gender limits on eligibility and eliminating out-of-pocket costs.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Target:<\/strong> 120 million households (about 55 million beneficiaries) and the Union Cabinet approved extending it to all senior citizens aged 70 years and above.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Achievement_of_Ayushman_Bharat_PM-JAY\"><\/span><strong>Achievement of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Ayushman Cards Issued: <\/strong>Over 35.4 crore cards distributed, providing health coverage to millions.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>States Covered:<\/strong> Operational in 33 States\/UTs, excluding NCT Delhi, West Bengal, and Odisha.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Hospital Admissions:<\/strong> 7.79 crore admissions authorised, offering \u20b91,07,125 crores in financial coverage.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Gender Equity:<\/strong> 49% of cards issued to women; 3.61 crore hospital admissions utilised by women.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Portability Feature: <\/strong>11.9 lakh hospitalizations worth \u20b93,100 crores under the scheme&#8217;s portability, allowing treatment across India.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Hospital Network:<\/strong> 30,529 empanelled hospitals, including 17,063 public and 13,466 private, ensuring wide access to healthcare.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressNoteDetails.aspx?NoteId=153181&amp;ModuleId=3&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Project_Cheetah_Completed_two_years\"><\/span><strong>Project Cheetah Completed two years<\/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- Conservation<\/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>Recently, completed 2 years of Project Cheetah, India\u2019s aim to\u00a0 reintroduce African cheetahs to select grassland habitats in central India.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Project_Cheetah\"><\/span><strong>About the Project Cheetah:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Launch<\/strong>: Project Cheetah, initiated to reintroduce African cheetahs to India, completed two years on September 17.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Objectives<\/strong>:\u00a0<ul><li>Establish a stable, breeding population of cheetahs in central India.\u00a0<\/li><li>Use cheetahs as an umbrella species to restore ecosystems like scrubs, savannahs, grasslands, and degraded forests.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Significance<\/strong>: World&#8217;s first intercontinental large wild carnivore translocation project and Cheetahs were declared extinct in India in 1952.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Funding<\/strong>: Supported by Project Tiger and the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management &amp; Planning Authority (CAMPA).\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Status_of_Cheetah_Reintroduction\"><\/span><strong>Status of Cheetah Reintroduction:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Translocation<\/strong>: 20 African cheetahs translocated to Kuno National Park in two batches from Namibia and South Africa.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Adaptation<\/strong>: Initially housed in bomas for acclimatisation, with 17 cubs born.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Challenges<\/strong>:\u00a0<ul><li>40% of the translocated cheetahs (8 out of 20) have died, as well as 29% of cubs (5 out of 17), due to mating injuries and tick infestations.\u00a0<\/li><li>Current survival: 12 adults and 12 cubs.\u00a0<\/li><li>Next batch of 6-8 cheetahs are expected at Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary.\u00a0<\/li><li>Two cheetahs (Pawan and Veera) were released, but Pawan\u2019s death raised concerns.\u00a0<\/li><li>Remaining cheetahs confined to enclosures, criticised for delays in releasing them into the wild.\u00a0<\/li><li>Namibia\u2019s policy advises against prolonged captivity for large carnivores.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Prey Scarcity:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Chital density fell from 23.43 per sq km (2021) to 17.5 (2024), insufficient for cheetahs and leopards in Kuno.\u00a0<\/li><li>Current prey population: 6,700 chital vs. the required 26,720 prey animals annually for leopards and cheetahs.\u00a0<\/li><li>Calls for prey augmentation at Kuno and Gandhi Sagar.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Way Forward:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Cheetah Movement<\/strong>: Cheetahs, like Veera, often move beyond Kuno, requiring tracking and management.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Interstate Conservation<\/strong>: A unified plan for the Kuno-Gandhi Sagar landscape is essential, covering protected areas and forests in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Actions Needed<\/strong>: Focus on prey management, interstate coordination, and ecosystem protection.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Goal<\/strong>: Stabilise the population to 60-70 cheetahs.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/project-cheetah-where-things-stand-after-two-years-9587727\/\" 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=\"Nagar_Van_Yojana_NVY\"><\/span><strong>Nagar Van Yojana (NVY)<\/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- Conservation<\/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?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Recently, the proposal under Nagar Van Yojana during the first 100 days of the Government was to approve 100 Nagar Vans.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Nagar_Van_Yojana_NVY\"><\/span><strong>About the Nagar Van Yojana (NVY):<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>About:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Established by:<\/strong> Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Government of India,\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Objective:<\/strong> Establishment of urban and peri-urban forests to enhance vegetation, biodiversity and environmental balance.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Target:<\/strong> Develop 1000 Nagar Vans by 2027.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Key objectives:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Increase tree cover:<\/strong> Increase green space outside forested areas.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Improve quality of life: <\/strong>Build recreational facilities, reduce heat islands, improve air quality and increase biodiversity.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Promote biodiversity:<\/strong> Use native species to attract wildlife.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Address environmental issues<\/strong>: Fight air pollution, habitat destruction and heat islands.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Climate Resilience: <\/strong>Help cities adapt to climate challenges.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Features:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Areas: <\/strong>10-50 acres in urban and peri-urban areas.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Components:<\/strong> Bio Garden, Memory Van, Butterfly Sanctuary, Vegetable Garden, Matri Van.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Minimal tree cover<\/strong>: lower two-thirds of tree.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Community involvement<\/strong>: Active involvement through education and stewardship programs.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Funding:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Source<\/strong>:CAMPA (Compensatory Afforestation Management and Planning Authority) Fund.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Financial Assistance: <\/strong>Rs. 4 lakh per hectare for construction and maintenance.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2057503\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unified_Logistics_Interface_Platform_ULIP\"><\/span><strong>Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP)<\/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- Infrastructure- ULIP<\/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, NICDC Logistics Data Services Ltd. (NLDSL) announces the launch of Unified Logistics Interface Platform Hackathon 2.0.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Hackathon_20\"><\/span><strong>About the Hackathon 2.0:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is a competitive event, aimed at fostering innovation and developing digital solutions to tackle pressing challenges in the logistics industry.\u00a0<\/li><li>It invites developers, start-ups, and industry players to come together.\u00a0<\/li><li>Addressing key logistics challenges such as sustainability, complex supply chain processes, unified documentation, and multimodal logistics optimization.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unified_Logistics_Interface_Platform_ULIP-2\"><\/span><strong>Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP):<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>About:<\/strong> A digital gateway that enables access to logistics information from government systems through API-based integration.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Integration:<\/strong> Currently integrates 37 systems from 10 service providers through 118 APIs, covering 1800+ data fields.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Established:<\/strong> Introduced by the Prime Minister on 17 September 2022 as part of the National Logistics Policy (NLP).\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Objectives\"><\/span><strong>Objectives:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Single Window Platform: <\/strong>Create a nationwide platform for end-to-end visibility in logistics.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Logistics Gateway: I<\/strong>ntegrate data from various government agencies into the logistics value chain.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Transport visibility:<\/strong> Make the best use of different modes of transportation.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Streamlined processes<\/strong>: Provide data to streamline compliance, documentation, certification and approval.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Data exchange:<\/strong> Enable seamless data sharing between government and private organisations within the logistics ecosystem.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefit\"><\/span><strong>Benefit:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Stakeholder Benefits: <\/strong>Provides driver and vehicle verification, logistics tracking, route efficiency, and real-time updates on delivery locations.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Cost and time savings: <\/strong>Simplifies systematic planning and decision-making, and optimises logistics to save costs and time.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2058492\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/edukemy.com\/8d55316a-542b-4cc4-b1f6-cf516dda01e0\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nazca_Lines\"><\/span><strong>Nazca Lines<\/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- AI<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Recently, Scientists have discovered more than 300 never-before-seen Nazca Lines in Peru.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The new lines included abstract humanoids, &#8220;decapitated heads,&#8221; domesticated animals, fish, birds, cats, a potential &#8220;ceremonial scene&#8221; and human\/animal interactions.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The most bizarre shape was arguably a 72-foot-long (22 meters) &#8220;killer whale holding a knife.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The staggering new haul was unearthed in just six months with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) and almost doubles the number of known geoglyphs in the region.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Nazca_Lines\"><\/span><strong>About the Nazca Lines:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Nazca Lines are a group of large human-carved geoglyphs located in a roughly 170-square-mile (440 square kilometres) area of Peru&#8217;s Nazca Desert.\u00a0<\/li><li>The ancient artworks were likely created between 200 B.C. and A.D. 500 by members of the pre-Incan civilisation, known as the Nazca (or Nasca).\u00a0<\/li><li>It\u00a0 removed the upper layers of the desert&#8217;s red-tinged surface pebbles to reveal sections of lighter soil in a wide range of different shapes and sizes.\u00a0<\/li><li>Researchers had already found around 430 Nazca Lines since the mysterious shapes were rediscovered by aeroplane passengers in the 1920s.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:&nbsp; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livescience.com\/archaeology\/knife-wielding-orca-and-alien-looking-figures-among-300-nazca-lines-discovered-in-groundbreaking-ai-study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>LS<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Asia_Power_Index\"><\/span><strong>Asia Power Index<\/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,\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Recently, the annual Asia Power Index, released by an Australian think tank India ranked third.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Asia_Power_Index-2\"><\/span><strong>Asia Power Index:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Launched<\/strong>: By the Lowy Institute in 2018, it measures power dynamics in the Asia-Pacific annually.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Scope<\/strong>: Assesses 27 countries based on their ability to shape\/respond to external environments.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Focus<\/strong>: Evaluates both material capabilities and international influence.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>2024 Edition<\/strong>: Includes Timor-Leste, offering a detailed assessment of regional power distribution.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resource-Based_Determinants\"><\/span><strong>Resource-Based Determinants:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Resource-Based<\/strong>:\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Economic Capability<\/strong>: Measured via GDP (PPP), technological sophistication, and economic connectivity.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Military Capability<\/strong>: Defense spending, armed forces, weapon systems, and long-range power projection.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Resilience<\/strong>: Institutional and geopolitical stability, and resource security.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Future Resources<\/strong>: Projections for 2035 on economic, military, and demographic factors.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Influence-Based<\/strong>:\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Economic Relationships<\/strong>: Leverage through trade, investment, and diplomacy.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Defense Networks<\/strong>: Strength of military alliances and cooperation.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Diplomatic Influence<\/strong>: Diplomatic reach and participation in multilateral forums.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Cultural Influence<\/strong>: Shaping global opinion through cultural exports and media.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Overall Score<\/strong>: The U.S. at the top with a score of 81.7, followed by China with a score of 72.7, India (39.1) and Japan (38.9).\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:\u00a0 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2058446\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-0bdc90fc-9ad9-4d85-813a-5e4514b0e8b6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-40cac27d-7b4a-4665-868c-b163c24eb4a5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_are_daily_current_affairs\"><\/span>Q: What are daily current affairs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-fe62b79c-ca63-44f8-a0c0-96c6a45e15ad\">A: Daily current affairs refer to the most recent and relevant events, developments, and news stories that are happening around the world on a day-to-day basis. These can encompass a wide range of topics, including politics, economics, science, technology, sports, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-23001c40-3e00-420c-87f5-59940aaadbfb\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Why_is_it_important_to_stay_updated_with_daily_current_affairs\"><\/span>Q: Why is it important to stay updated with daily current affairs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-0f058a42-e04b-44b6-81f4-497c1a633829\">A: Staying updated with daily current affairs is crucial because it helps individuals make informed decisions in their personal and professional lives. It enables people to understand the world around them, stay aware of significant events, and engage in informed discussions about important issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-f1b64586-072f-4a35-bff3-97a46102d2fe\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Where_can_I_access_daily_current_affairs_information\"><\/span>Q: Where can I access daily current affairs information?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-9f6f3877-b05b-40e5-a5e7-51a52c31f635\">A: There are various sources for daily current affairs, including newspapers, news websites, television news broadcasts, radio programs, and dedicated apps or newsletters. Social media platforms are also widely used to share and access current affairs information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-b41e7968-7b82-4543-ae5d-1a71348811b7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_can_I_effectively_incorporate_daily_current_affairs_into_my_routine\"><\/span>Q: How can I effectively incorporate daily current affairs into my routine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-53c64a77-8d12-44ff-989d-c58a2d4f4266\">A: To incorporate daily current affairs into your routine, consider setting aside specific times each day to read or watch news updates. You can also subscribe to newsletters or follow news apps to receive curated content. Engaging in discussions with peers or participating in online forums can further enhance your understanding of current events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-f7cc4377-09d9-44ed-8cf7-babf2bd11d35\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_are_some_tips_for_critical_analysis_of_daily_current_affairs\"><\/span>Q: What are some tips for critical analysis of daily current affairs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-298260d9-b933-4357-abd6-0c751a6b0b53\">A: When analyzing daily current affairs, it&#8217;s essential to cross-reference information from multiple sources to ensure accuracy. Additionally, consider the source&#8217;s credibility and bias, if any. 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