{"id":29368,"date":"2024-09-12T19:44:11","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T14:14:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=29368"},"modified":"2025-07-11T18:23:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T12:53:40","slug":"news-in-short-12-09-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/12-09-2024\/news-in-short-12-09-2024","title":{"rendered":"News In Short-12-09-2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Mission Mausam<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus :GS 1\/Geography&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In News<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cabinet approved \u2018Mission Mausam\u2019 to create a more weather-ready and climate-smart Bharat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Mission Mausam<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is a two-year initiative aimed at enhancing India\u2019s capacity to cope with extreme weather and climate challenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The mission, with a financial outlay of \u20b92,000 crore, will be implemented under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>India Meteorological Department, the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, and the National Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting<\/strong>\u2014institutions under the Ministry of Earth Sciences\u2014will spearhead the mission\u2019s implementation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key components <\/strong>include expanding research in atmospheric sciences, focusing on weather surveillance, forecasting, and modelling.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&nbsp;The mission will integrate advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and high-performance computing to improve the accuracy of weather predictions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Importance : <\/strong>It will enhance weather observation systems and provide better monsoon forecasts, air quality alerts, and extreme weather warnings.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The mission will benefit sectors including agriculture, disaster management, and health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source:TH<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Afghanistan set to begin work on TAPI pipeline<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/ International issues<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Afghanistan government said that work would begin on a <strong>$10 billion<\/strong> TAPI gas pipeline traversing South Asia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI)<\/strong> natural gas pipeline project is a significant regional energy initiative.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It aims to transport up to <strong>33 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas<\/strong> annually from the <strong>Galkynysh gas field in Turkmenistan<\/strong>, through a pipeline spanning approximately 1,800 kilometers.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The route includes passing through key regions<strong> like Herat and Kandahar in Afghanistan,<\/strong> and <strong>Balochistan in Pakistan,<\/strong> before terminating in <strong>Fazilka, Punjab<\/strong>, in India.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Significance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The project is designed to meet the growing energy needs of South Asia, with <strong>Pakistan and India each expected to receive 42%<\/strong> of the gas supplies, and <strong>Afghanistan receiving 16%.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Afghanistan is also set to benefit from transit fees estimated at <strong>$500 million <\/strong>annually, which could boost its economy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The TAPI project could enhance regional cooperation, boost energy security, and promote economic development across the participating countries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/afghanistan-set-to-begin-work-on-tapi-pipeline\/article68632848.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana \u2013 IV<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/Governance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Union Cabinet has approved the <strong>Implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana \u2013 IV (PMGSY-IV)<\/strong> during FY 2024-25 to 2028-29.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About PMGSY-IV<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Under the scheme <strong>25,000 unconnected habitations<\/strong> of population size 500+ in plains, 250+ in NE &amp; Hill States\/UTs, special category areas (Tribal Schedule V, Aspirational Districts\/Blocks, Desert areas) and 100+ in LWE affected districts, as per Census 2011 will be covered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Also, <strong>62,500 Km of all-weather roads<\/strong> will be provided to unconnected habitations.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Construction of <strong>required bridges<\/strong> along the alignment of the all-weather road will also be provided.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PMGSY<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Government launched the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana in <strong>2000<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It aims to provide <strong>all-weather access to unconnected habitations.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Ministry of Rural Development <\/strong>along with state governments is responsible for the implementation of PMGSY.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This scheme was centrally funded only up to 2015-16. Since then, the funds have been divided between the Centre and the State.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/cabinet-approves-pm-gram-sadak-yojana-iv-9562693\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Expansion of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus :GS 2\/Health&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In&nbsp; News<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Union Cabinet has approved extending Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) health coverage to all senior citizens aged 70 and above, regardless of income.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Points&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eligible senior citizens will receive a distinct card to access their entitled benefits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seniors already covered by AB PM-JAY will receive an additional top-up of Rs. 5 lakh annually for themselves.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This top-up is separate from their family\u2019s existing coverage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Options for Other Health Insurance Schemes: <\/strong>&nbsp;Senior citizens covered under other public health insurance schemes such as the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), and Ayushman Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) can either retain their existing coverage or opt for AB PM-JAY.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Senior citizens under private health insurance or the Employees\u2019 State Insurance (ESI) scheme are also eligible for AB PM-JAY benefits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About AB PM-JAY<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AB PM-JAY is the world\u2019s largest publicly funded health assurance scheme.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It provides Rs. 5 lakh annual coverage per family for secondary and tertiary care hospitalizations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: Based on Socio-Economic Caste Census 2011 (SECC 2011) for rural and urban areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The scheme is being implemented in 33 States\/UTs except for the NCT of Delhi, West Bengal, and Odisha.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expenses Covered: <\/strong>Up to 3 days of pre-hospitalization and 15 days of post-hospitalization expenses (e.g., diagnostics, medicines).\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No restrictions on family size, age, or gender.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coverage includes all pre-existing conditions from day one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Achievements : <\/strong>So far, it has facilitated over 7.37 crore hospital admissions, benefiting 55 crore individuals across 12.34 crore families.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Initially, the scheme covered 10.74 crore vulnerable families (40% of India\u2019s population).\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In January 2022, the base was expanded to 12 crore families to account for population growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The recent extension also includes free healthcare for 37 lakh ASHAs, Anganwadi Workers, and Helpers (AWWs\/AWHs) across the country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source:&nbsp; TH<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/Governance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Union Cabinet approved a new scheme called PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) for the promotion of electric vehicles (EV) in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The PM E-DRIVE will replace<\/strong> Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Phase II <strong>(FAME India Phase II)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) will implement the new scheme with a total outlay of <strong>Rs 10,900 crore<\/strong> over a period of two years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The scheme will focus on <strong>promoting electric buses, trucks, and ambulances. Electric cars<\/strong> for private or shared mobility will <strong>not be covered<\/strong> under this new scheme.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The government has introduced <strong>e-vouchers for EV buyers<\/strong> to avail of demand incentives under the scheme.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These vouchers will be generated at the time of purchase and <strong>authenticated via Aadhaar,<\/strong> ensuring transparency in the subsidy process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Major components of the scheme<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Subsidies\/Demand incentives worth <strong>Rs.3,679 crore<\/strong> have been provided to incentivize electric two-wheelers, electric three-wheelers, e-ambulances, e-trucks and other emerging EVs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The scheme will support <strong>24.79 lakh e-2Ws, 3.16 lakh e-3Ws,<\/strong> and <strong>14,028 e-buses.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The scheme allocates <strong>Rs.500 crore <\/strong>for the deployment of <strong>e-ambulances.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A sum of <strong>Rs.4,391<\/strong> crore has been provided for procurement of <strong>14,028 e-buses<\/strong> by STUs\/public transport agencies.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rs.500 crore <\/strong>has been allocated for incentivising e-trucks.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Incentives will be given to those who have a scrapping certificate from MoRTH approved vehicles scrapping centers (RVSF).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The scheme proposes the installation of <strong>22,100 fast chargers for e-4 Ws,<\/strong> <strong>1800 <\/strong>fast chargers for e-buses and<strong> 48,400<\/strong> fast chargers for e-2W\/3Ws.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The outlay for electric vehicle public charging stations (EVPCS) will be <strong>Rs.2,000 crore.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Significance of the Scheme<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The scheme promotes an efficient, competitive and resilient <strong>EV manufacturing industry<\/strong> thereby promoting Aatmanirbhar Bharat.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This will be achieved by incorporating a <strong>phased manufacturing programme (PMP) <\/strong>which encourages domestic manufacturing and strengthening of EV supply chain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The initiative is poised to <strong>address concerns regarding environmental pollution<\/strong> and<strong> fuel security <\/strong>as well as to make significant progress in promoting sustainable transportation solutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The scheme shall <strong>create significant employment opportunities<\/strong> along the value chain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff2cc\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Other initiatives for Electric Vehicle mobility in India<\/strong><br>&#8211; <strong>Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024 (EMPS) <\/strong>with an outlay of&nbsp; \u20b9 778 Crore for a period 6 months (April 2024-September 2024) which provides incentives to buyers of e-2W and e-3W.<br>&#8211; <strong>Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Automobile and Auto Component Industry (PLI-AAT) <\/strong>with a budgetary outlay of&nbsp; \u20b9 25,938 Crore.&nbsp;<br>1. The scheme incentivises various categories of electric vehicles including e-2W, e-3W, e-4W, e-buses &amp; e-trucks also.<br>&#8211; <strong>Production Linked Incentive Scheme for manufacturing of Advanced Chemistry Cell (PLI-ACC)<\/strong> in the country with a budgetary outlay of \u20b918,100 Crore.<br>&#8211; <strong>Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars<\/strong> to attract investments from global EV manufacturers and promote India as a manufacturing destination for e-vehicles.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: PIB<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Salt Pans<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Environment and Biodiversity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Union Government approved the <strong>transfer of 256 acres of salt pan land<\/strong> in Mumbai to the Dharavi Redevelopment Project Pvt Ltd (DRPPL).\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This invited <strong>criticism<\/strong> from opposition leaders and environmentalists due to environmental concerns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Salt Pans<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They comprise<strong> parcels of low-lying lands<\/strong> where seawater flows in at certain times, and leaves behind <strong>salt and other minerals.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Along with mangroves, this ecosystem is <strong>instrumental in protecting the city from flooding.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>According to the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ), the ecologically sensitive salt pans fall under <strong>CRZ-1B category, <\/strong>where no economic activity is allowed with the exception of salt extraction and natural gas exploration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nationally, some <strong>60,000 acres<\/strong> have been demarcated as salt pan lands, spread across Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Gujarat, and Karnataka.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Andhra Pradesh<\/strong> boasts the largest expanse of such land, followed by Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/controversy-over-mumbais-salt-pans-why-do-these-lands-matter-9551821\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>National Florence Nightingale Awards 2024<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: Miscellaneous<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The President of India has conferred the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2024 to Nurses at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>National Florence Nightingale Awards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Award was instituted by the <strong>Ministry of Health and Family Welfare<\/strong> in the year <strong>1973<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This award is given as a mark of recognition for the meritorious services rendered by the <strong>nurses and nursing professionals<\/strong> to society.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each <strong>award consists<\/strong> of a Certificate of Merit, Cash Award of Rs.1,00,000\/- and a medal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2053693#:~:text=The%20nurse%20in%20her%2Fhis,00%2C000%2F%2D%20and%20a%20medal.&amp;text=Nurses%20are%20the%20backbone%20of%20the%20healthcare%20system.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PIB<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cabinet approved \u2018Mission Mausam\u2019 to create a more weather-ready and climate-smart 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