{"id":32383,"date":"2024-11-19T19:14:39","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T13:44:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=32383"},"modified":"2024-11-19T19:14:41","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T13:44:41","slug":"news-in-short-19-11-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/19-11-2024\/news-in-short-19-11-2024","title":{"rendered":"News In Short 19-11-2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Willingdon Island<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS 1\/Places in News&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In News\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>rejuvenation of Willingdon Island<\/strong> is a key topic of discussion, with trade unions and stakeholders calling for its <strong>commercial revival.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Willingdon Island<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is a <strong>man-made island in Kochi<\/strong> built in the <strong>1920s by Sir Robert Bristow<\/strong>, named after viceroy\u00a0 Lord Willingdon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After container operations moved to Vallarpadam Island in 2011 under a build-operate-transfer agreement, the <strong>island&#8217;s commercial activities declined.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The island is ideal for hospitality, tourism, and entertainment activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proposals by CPEO (Cochin Port Employees Organisation): <\/strong>Reintroduce coastal and defence cargo handling at the Rajiv Gandhi Container Terminal.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Develop cold storage facilities and a godown network for profitability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: TH&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Lake Kariba<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS1\/Places in News<\/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>A severe drought has dried Lake Kariba, threatening to shut down the dam that powers much of Zambia and Zimbabwe\u2019s electricity.<\/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>Kariba is the largest man-made lake in the world <strong>by volume built in the 1950s.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lake Volta <\/strong>is the world&#8217;s largest man-made lake by surface area located in <strong>Ghana<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>On the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia, in Southern Africa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"c9e0e6\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"591\" height=\"591\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lake-Kariba-1.webp\" alt=\"Lake-Kariba\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-32385\" style=\"--dominant-color: #c9e0e6; width:449px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lake-Kariba-1.webp 591w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lake-Kariba-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lake-Kariba-1-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 591px) 100vw, 591px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It was created by the construction of the Kariba Dam on the Zambezi River.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zambia relies on Kariba for more than <strong>80% of its national electricity supply.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: DTE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Prime Minister Internship Scheme 2024<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Financial Inclusion<\/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>Around 6.5 lakh youth had applied for internships under the <strong>PM Internship Scheme in Top Companies (Scheme) pilot project.<\/strong><\/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>Announced in:\u00a0 Union Budget 2024-25.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aim:\u00a0 <\/strong>To provide 12-month internships for one crore candidates in the age group of 21 to 24 years, for five years.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To provide real-life work experience to job seekers in top companies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Implementing Agency:<\/strong> Ministry of Corporate Affairs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vacancies: <\/strong>1,25,000 positions in 500 top companies for FY &#8211; 2024-25.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The top companies <\/strong>have been identified based on the average Corporate Social Responsibility expenditure of the last three years.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Participation of the companies in the scheme is <strong>voluntary<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility:\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not have a family member earning over \u20b98 lakh per annum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>18 to 24 years (relaxation for OBC\/SC\/ST)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ITI: Matriculation + ITI in relevant trade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diploma: Intermediate + AICTE-recognized diploma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Degree: Bachelor\u2019s degree from UGC\/AICTE-recognized university<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stipened:\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u20b95,000 monthly stipend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One-time payment of \u20b96,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/Industry\/around-65-lakh-applications-come-in-for-pms-internship-scheme-pilot-project\/article68882564.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Chikungunya\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/Health<\/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>Telangana\u2019s Health Department has reported a <strong>spike in chikungunya cases <\/strong>surpassing figures from previous years.\u00a0<\/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>It is a<strong> viral disease<\/strong> transmitted by <strong>Aedes mosquitoes.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is a <strong>non communicable disease <\/strong>i.e. not contagious between humans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Common symptoms include<\/strong> fever, joint pain, headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, and rash.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chikungunya is found in<strong> tropical and subtropical regions<\/strong> of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prevention: <\/strong>Preventing mosquito bites is the key to avoiding chikungunya infection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Treatment:<\/strong> There is no specific antiviral treatment for chikungunya. Treatment generally focuses on relieving symptoms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/telangana\/cdc-reports-surge-in-chikungunya-cases-among-us-travellers-returning-from-telangana\/article68882054.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Uniform Protection Protocol<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Infrastructure<\/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><strong>Central Electricity Authority<\/strong> has approved the <strong>Uniform Protection Protocol<\/strong> for users of the Indian Grid for implementation on<strong> Pan India basis.<\/strong><\/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>It aims to ensure<strong> Grid stability, reliability, security<\/strong> and also supports India&#8217;s vision for<strong> integration of 450 GW Renewable Energy <\/strong>into the National Grid by 2030 and ambitious target of <strong>2100 GW of Renewable energy by 2047.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It addresses protection requirements for various power system components, such as: thermal and hydro power plants, renewable energy sources, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It mandates periodic audits to ensure compliance with standards and best practices.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Central Electricity Authority\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is a statutory organization under the <strong>Ministry of Power.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Functions:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provides technical and policy advice to the government on matters relating to the planning, development, and management of the electricity sector.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepares the National Electricity Plan (NEP) and the Transmission Plan.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Responsible for setting standards for electrical equipment, grid performance, and safety.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensures the stability of the national grid, coordinating with grid operators to maintain balance between electricity supply and demand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2073911\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Bharat NCX 2024<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/ Internal Security<\/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 Bharat National Cyber Security Exercise (Bharat NCX 2024), was inaugurated at a ceremony organized by the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS).<\/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 12-day exercise<\/strong> will fortify India\u2019s cybersecurity resilience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The exercise highlights leadership engagement and capacity building, fostering a unified approach to emerging cyber challenges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Features of Bharat NCX 2024<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The exercise includes<\/strong>;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Immersive training on cyber defense and incident response,\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>live-fire simulations of cyberattacks on IT and OT systems, and collaborative platforms for government and industry stakeholders.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A Strategic Decision-Making Exercise<\/strong> will simulate decision-making in a national-level cyber crisis, enhancing the ability to respond to high-pressure situations with strategic acumen.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2074256\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Indian Coast Guard<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS 3\/Defence<\/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>A meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence was held in Chennai to review the working of the Indian Coast Guard in ensuring coastal security along India\u2019s vast maritime boundaries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Indian Coast Guard (ICG)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Brief:<\/strong> ICG is a maritime law enforcement and search and rescue agency of India with jurisdiction over its territorial waters including its contiguous zone and exclusive economic zone.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It aims for safety and protection of artificial islands, offshore terminals, tackling anti-smuggling operations and other installations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Establishment: <\/strong>\u00a0In 1977 by the Coast Guard Act, 1978 of the Parliament of India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parent Agency:<\/strong> Ministry of Defence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Headquarters: <\/strong>New Delhi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Head:<\/strong> Director General Indian Coast Guard (DGICG)\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ebecf0\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Do you know?<\/strong><br>&#8211; The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence, one of the <strong>24 Departmentally Related Standing Committees <\/strong>in existence, is constituted under <strong>Rule 331 C <\/strong>of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha.<br>&#8211; The Committee has the <strong>Ministry of Defence<\/strong> under its jurisdiction and <strong>consists of 31 Members<\/strong>; 21 Members from Lok Sabha, and 10 from Rajya Sabha.<br>&#8211; The <strong>Chairperson of the Committee<\/strong> is appointed by the Speaker from amongst the Members of the Committee from Lok Sabha. The term of office of the Members of the Committee <strong>does not exceed<\/strong> one year.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/parliamentary-standing-committee-on-defence-reviews-icgs-role-in-coastal-security\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AIR<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Global Energy Efficiency Alliance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Environment<\/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 <strong>United Arab Emirates (UAE) <\/strong>has unveiled an ambitious initiative to establish the<strong> \u2018Global Energy Efficiency Alliance\u2019<\/strong> during COP29.<\/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>The initiative builds on the<strong> \u2018UAE Consensus\u2018 from COP28, <\/strong>a commitment that brought together countries to reduce carbon emissions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It aims to <strong>double global energy efficiency rates by 2030<\/strong> and contribute to <strong>significant emission reductions.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It will encourage<strong> strategic public-private partnerships<\/strong> and bolster investments in energy efficiency initiatives.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The alliance will focus on compiling and disseminating best practices, with a <strong>particular emphasis on assisting African nations.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/uae-launches-global-energy-efficiency-alliance-at-cop29\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>AIR<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/ Environment<\/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>Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla in <strong>Chhattisgarh<\/strong> has been notified as the <strong>56th tiger reserve of the country.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Geographical Location<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> The tiger reserve is nestled in the C<strong>hota Nagpur plateau<\/strong> and partly in <strong>Baghelkhand plateau.\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>It is spread across<\/strong> Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur, Korea, Surajpur and Balrampur districts of Chhattisgarh.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flora: <\/strong>The reserve is part of the Eastern Highlands moist deciduous forests, hosting Sal, Teak etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fauna:\u00a0 <\/strong>Asian elephant, Bengal tiger, nilgai, chousingha, dhole,, pythons, red jungle fowl, gray jungle fowl and green pigeon etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Corridor Connectivity:<\/strong> The forests of Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla, act as a corridor between the<strong> Bandhavgarh tiger reserves (Madhya Pradesh)<\/strong> and <strong>Palamu tiger reserves (Jharkhand).<\/strong><\/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>This is the <strong>fourth tiger reserve<\/strong> in Chhattisgarh after <strong>Indravati tiger reserve <\/strong>, <strong>Udanti-Sitanadi<\/strong> <strong>tiger reserve<\/strong> and <strong>Achanakmar tiger reserve<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Also it is the<strong> country\u2019s third largest tiger reserve<\/strong>.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nagarjunasagar Srisailam tiger reserve<\/strong> in <strong>Andhra Pradesh<\/strong> is India\u2019s largest tiger reserve, followed by <strong>Manas tiger reserve<\/strong> in <strong>Assam.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2074302\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>World Toilet Day<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: Miscellaneous&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In News<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>World Toilet Day <\/strong>is held every year on 19 November.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About World Toilet Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It aims to inspire action to address the global sanitation crisis, i<strong>mpacting 3.5 billion people<\/strong> without safely managed sanitation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It was founded by the <strong>World Toilet Organization<\/strong><strong>in 2001<\/strong>, it became an official UN observance in 2013.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It aligns with <strong>Sustainable Development Goal 6<\/strong>: Water and sanitation for all by 2030<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2024 Theme: <\/strong>\u00a0&#8216;Sanitation for Peace&#8217;, highlights the role of sanitation in fostering stability and well-being, as set by UN-Water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Call for Resilient Sanitation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The nations must ensure that sanitation and water services are resilient, effective, and accessible to everyone, safeguarded against conflict and climate-induced disruptions.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"866449\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"514\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2024\/11\/key-facts.webp\" alt=\"key facts\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-32386\" style=\"--dominant-color: #866449; width:418px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2024\/11\/key-facts.webp 514w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2024\/11\/key-facts-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2024\/11\/key-facts-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 514px) 100vw, 514px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>India\u2019s Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India&#8217;s Swachh Bharat Mission has made significant strides in improving sanitation and hygiene.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key benefits of the mission:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Improved Public Health:<\/strong> Reduced cases of waterborne diseases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Empowerment of Women:<\/strong> Enhanced dignity and safety, especially for women and girls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Economic Growth:<\/strong> Improved tourism and overall quality of life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>World Toilet Organization (WTO)\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Establishment<\/strong>: It was founded on 19 November 2001 as a global non-profit to improve toilet and sanitation conditions worldwide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It was <strong>granted consultative status<\/strong> with the United Nations Economic and Social Council in 2013. It is not an agency of the United Nations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Initiatives:<\/strong> Established World Toilet Day and the World Toilet Summit in 2001.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launched the World Toilet College in 2005<strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source : PIB&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The rejuvenation of Willingdon Island is a key topic of discussion, with trade unions and stakeholders calling for its commercial revival.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-32383","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-current-affairs"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32383","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=32383"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32383\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":32387,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32383\/revisions\/32387"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32383"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=32383"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=32383"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}