{"id":34855,"date":"2025-01-04T19:07:55","date_gmt":"2025-01-04T13:37:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=34855"},"modified":"2025-01-04T19:07:57","modified_gmt":"2025-01-04T13:37:57","slug":"news-in-short-5-january-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/04-01-2025\/news-in-short-5-january-2025","title":{"rendered":"News In Short 04-1-2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Rani Velu Nachiyar<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus :GS 1\/History&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>Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to <strong>Rani Velu Nachiyar <\/strong>on her birth anniversary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rani Velu Nachiyar<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Born in 1730, Rani Velu Nachiyar was the<strong> first queen in India to fight against British rule.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Known as \u201cVeeramangai\u201d (brave woman) by the Tamils.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Events in Her Life: <\/strong>After her husband was assassinated, she spent eight years under the protection of Hyder Ali.<ul><li>She prepared her army and planned to confront the British with her allies.<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Defeating the British: <\/strong>In 1780, she defeated the British with the help of her army and allies, regaining her empire.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Her victory is considered an important chapter in India\u2019s freedom struggle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Innovative Strategy: <\/strong>Rani Velu Nachiyar is credited with using the suicide attack strategy for the first time in history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Language Proficiency: <\/strong>She was proficient in French, English, and Urdu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legacy: <\/strong>Rani Velu Nachiyar is a symbol of bravery, empowerment, and the courage to fight against injustice. Her life continues to inspire generations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: PIB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Savitribai Phule Birth Anniversary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS1\/ History and Personalities 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>Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Savitribai Phule, a pioneer in the field of education and social reform, on her birth anniversary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About the Savitribai Phule<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Birth: <\/strong>On January 3, 1831, in Naigaon village of Maharashtra\u2019s Satara district.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marriage: <\/strong>In 1840, at the age of nine, she married <strong>Jyotirao Phule<\/strong>, who was just 13 at the time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Education: <\/strong>Formally recognised as <strong>India\u2019s first female teacher<\/strong>. In 1848, the couple established the <strong>country&#8217;s first school for girls<\/strong> in Bhidewada, Pune.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Balhatya Pratibandhak Griha:<\/strong> In <strong>1863<\/strong>, Jyotiba Phule and Savitribai began Balhatya Pratibandhak Griha, <strong>India\u2019s first home dedicated to prohibiting infanticide<\/strong>.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>She also advocated inter-caste marriages, widow remarriage, and eradication of child marriage, sati, and dowry systems, among other social issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In 1873, the Phules set up the <strong>Satyashodhak Samaj (\u2018Truth-seekers\u2019 society\u2019)<\/strong>, a platform open to all, irrespective of their caste, religion or class hierarchies, with the sole aim of bringing social equity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Literary works:<\/strong> Kavya Phule (Poetry\u2019s Blossoms) in 1854 and Bavan Kashi Subodh Ratnakar (The Ocean of Pure Gems), in 1892.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2089740#:~:text=Her%20efforts%20continue%20to%20inspire,of%20life%20for%20the%20people.%22&amp;text=by%20PIB%20Delhi-,The%20Prime%20Minister%2C%20Shri%20Narendra%20Modi%20paid%20tributes%20to%20Savitribai,of%20education%20and%20social%20reform.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PIB<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Draft Rules on Data Protection Law\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus :GS 2\/Governance&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 Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has drafted the <strong>Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 <\/strong>to implement the <strong>Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act).<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The DPDP Act, 2023, aims to balance individuals&#8217; right to protect their personal data with the need for lawful processing of personal data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The draft rules follow the SARAL framework, ensuring they use simple language, provide clear contextual definitions, and include illustrations for easier understanding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These rules aim to strengthen the legal framework for the protection of digital personal data in India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Features of the Draft Rules: <\/strong>Requirements for data fiduciaries (entities processing personal data) to notify individuals.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Registration and obligations for Consent Managers who handle consent-related activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rules for processing personal data by the government for issuing subsidies, benefits, services, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requirements for reasonable security safeguards to protect personal data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obligation to inform individuals about personal data breaches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provisions detailing how individuals can exercise their rights regarding their personal data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guidelines for processing data of children or persons with disabilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Framework for establishing the Data Protection Board, including the appointment and service conditions for the Chairperson and members.<\/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>Ramesh Chand Committee\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS 3\/Economy&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>The Indian government announced the formation of <strong>Ramesh Chand Committee<\/strong>\u00a0 to <strong>revise the country&#8217;s Wholesale Price Index (WPI)<\/strong>, with a new base year of 2022-23, replacing the <strong>current base year of 2011-12.\u00a0<\/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>The WPI has undergone revisions in the past, with the last update <strong>occurring in 2015<\/strong> when the base year was <strong>changed from 2004-05 to 2011-12.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The primary objective of updating the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) is to <strong>provide a more accurate representation of inflation at the producer level.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Currently, the WPI focuses solely on <strong>goods, overlooking the service sector,<\/strong> which accounts for more than half of India\u2019s economic output.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To address this limitation, the government plans to transition to a more inclusive Producer Price Index (PPI). This shift aims to capture a broader range of economic activity by incorporating both goods and services, ensuring a more comprehensive and precise measure of inflation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ramesh Chand Committee\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The panel, headed by <strong>Niti Aayog member Ramesh Chand,<\/strong> will also review the methodology and composition of a<strong> new Producers\u2019 Price Index (PPI).\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purpose:\u00a0 <\/strong>The group\u2019s task is to assess and suggest improvements to the<strong> price collection system,<\/strong><strong>refine the computation methods <\/strong>for both indices, and develop a <strong>roadmap for transitioning from the WPI to the PPI.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is also expected to propose further enhancements for the reliability of the indices. The final report is due by June 30, 2026.<\/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>India\u2019s Share of Global Trade in Textiles\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Economy<\/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>India will be the <strong>6th largest exporter of Textiles &amp; Apparel<\/strong> <strong>(T&amp;A) <\/strong>in the world in 2023.\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><strong>Share in Global Trade: <\/strong>India has a share of <strong>3.9%<\/strong> of the global trade in textiles and apparel.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Share in Exports: <\/strong>The<strong> share of T&amp;A<\/strong> including handicrafts in India\u2019s total exports stands at 8.21% in 2023-24.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It marked a growth of 7% during April-October period of FY 2024-25.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Major Destinations: <\/strong>USA and EU and with around 47% share in total textile and apparel exports.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2089508\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/ Health and GS3\/ S&amp;T<\/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>China is witnessing a sharp increase in cases of<strong> Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)<\/strong>, particularly affecting children under 14 years of age.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About HMPV (Human Metapneumovirus)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nature: <\/strong>A respiratory virus that typically causes mild infections, resembling symptoms of the common cold.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Discovery: <\/strong>First discovered in <strong>2001<\/strong>, the HMPV belongs to the <strong>Pneumoviridae family<\/strong> along with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transmission:<\/strong> Like Covid-19, HMPV is spread through <strong>respiratory droplets<\/strong> when an infected person coughs or sneezes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Symptoms:<\/strong> Cough, fever, and shortness of breath, with potential complications like bronchitis and pneumonia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Treatment: <\/strong>Currently, there is <strong>no vaccine or specific antiviral <\/strong>to treat HMPV and most people rely on over-the-counter medications to relieve fever and pain.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/health\/hmpv-alleged-outbreak-in-china-union-health-ministry-says-closely-monitoring-cases-no-cause-for-concern-right-now\/article69058243.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> TH<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>India\u2019s 1st \u2018Coastline-Waders Bird Census\u2019\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Ecology 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>Gujarat is set to conduct the country\u2019s first-ever census of <strong>coastal and wader birds <\/strong>at the <strong>Marine National Park <\/strong>and Sanctuary in Jamnagar.<\/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 census will be jointly organised by the<strong> state forest department and the Bird Conservation Society of Gujarat.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Waders Bird:\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They are also known as<strong> shorebirds or sandpipers,<\/strong> are a group of birds typically found in coastal habitats or wetlands.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are characterized by <strong>long legs, slender bodies, and often long bills,<\/strong> which they use to forage for food like insects and worms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marine National Park:\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Marine National Park and Marine Sanctuary in Gujarat is <strong>India\u2019s first designated marine national park.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spanning the districts of Devbhoomi Dwarka, Jamnagar, and Morbi, it covers approximately 170 km of coastline and 42 islands.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This protected area in the <strong>Gulf of Kutch<\/strong> was established to conserve marine biodiversity and mangrove ecosystems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The park is positioned along the <strong>Central Asian Flyway (CAF).<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is a key migratory route for birds traveling, covering a large continental area of Eurasia between the Arctic and Indian Oceans and the associated island chains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bird Species:\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jamnagar district hosts over<strong> 300 species of local and migratory birds, <\/strong>including more than 50 species of wader birds.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Among these are rare species like the <strong>\u2018Shankhlo\u2019 (Crab Plover) <\/strong>and <strong>\u2018Moto Kichadiyo\u2019 (Great Knot), <\/strong>which are seldom found elsewhere in the country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/ahmedabad\/first-census-of-coastal-wader-birds-to-kick-off-today-in-jamnagar-9757247\/lite\/\" target=\"_blank\" 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