{"id":35064,"date":"2025-01-08T19:03:05","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T13:33:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=35064"},"modified":"2025-01-08T19:03:07","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T13:33:07","slug":"news-in-short-8-january-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/08-01-2025\/news-in-short-8-january-2025","title":{"rendered":"News In Short 08-1-2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Section 479 of BNSS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/ Governance<\/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 MHA has urged all states and Union Territories to implement <strong>Section 479 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS)<\/strong> to provide relief to undertrial prisoners.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provisions include releasing those who have served a substantial portion of their sentence on bail or bond, aiming to mitigate long detentions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Provisions of Section 479 of BNSS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>One-half Detention:<\/strong> Undertrial prisoners (UTPs) who have completed half of the maximum sentence for their offence (excluding offences punishable with death or life imprisonment) must be released on bail by the court.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>One-third Detention (First-Time Offenders):<\/strong> First-time offenders who have served one-third of the maximum sentence should be released on bond by the court.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Responsibilities of Prison Authorities: <\/strong>Section 479(3) mandates prison superintendents to file applications in the concerned courts for eligible prisoners to secure their release on bail or bond.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: ET<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>10 Years of UJALA 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 UJALA scheme, launched on 5th January 2015 marked its 10th anniversary as a groundbreaking initiative in energy efficiency.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About UJALA scheme<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It was launched as the <strong>Domestic Efficient Lighting Programme (DELP)<\/strong> and later rebranded, UJALA to revolutionise household lighting by providing affordable energy-efficient LED bulbs, tube lights, and fans to millions of Indian homes.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is a joint effort by <strong>Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)<\/strong> and DISCOMs under the <strong>Ministry of Power.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Implementation Model: <\/strong>EESL handled initial costs, with repayments made through monthly or quarterly annuities by municipalities.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensured over 95% uptime for LED streetlights, enhancing public safety and reliable municipal services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/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>It is the world&#8217;s largest <strong>zero-subsidy<\/strong> domestic lighting programme.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It contributed to energy savings, environmental awareness, and economic efficiency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It empowered households with reduced electricity bills and fostered sustainable living.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff2cc\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Street Lighting National Programme (SLNP)<\/strong><br>&#8211; It was launched alongside UJALA on 5th January<strong> 2015.<\/strong><br>&#8211; It replaced outdated streetlights with energy-efficient LED streetlights in urban and rural areas.<br>&#8211; It is aimed at reducing energy consumption and operational costs for public lighting.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2090639\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>PLI Scheme 1.1<\/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>Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries, launched the<strong> second round of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme<\/strong> for specialty steel, termed PLI Scheme 1.1.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About PLI 1.1<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aim: <\/strong>To boost domestic production and reduce dependence on imports.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The five product categories covered under PLI Scheme 1.1 include <\/strong>Coated\/Plated Steel Products, High Strength\/Wear Resistant Steel, Specialty Rails, Alloy Steel Products &amp; Steel Wires, and Electrical Steel.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These products have applications across diverse sectors such as <strong>white goods, automobiles, infrastructure, and power transformers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PLI Scheme<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Initially launched for <strong>three sectors<\/strong> to address the need to boost domestic manufacturing during COVID-19 lockdown, the PLI scheme was <strong>later extended to include steel.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The first round of the PLI Scheme for Specialty Steel<\/strong> was notified in 2021.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The objective of the PLI scheme for specialty steel is to promote <strong>manufacturing of value-added steel grades<\/strong> within the country and help the Indian steel industry mature in terms of technology as well as move up the value chain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Steel Production in India<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India is the <strong>world\u2019s second-largest producer of crude steel, <\/strong>with an output of 125.32 MT of crude steel and finished steel production of 121.29 MT in FY23.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The past five years<\/strong> have witnessed a global increase in steel capacity by nearly 62 million tonnes, with <strong>India accounting for 6% of this growth<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/Industry\/centre-to-launch-new-round-of-pli-scheme-for-steel-sector-on-january-6\/article69064952.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Anji Khad Bridge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/ Infrastructure<\/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>Indian Railways has successfully conducted a trial run of a tower wagon on the Anji Khad Bridge, the country\u2019s first cable-stayed rail bridge, located in Jammu and Kashmir\u2019s Reasi district.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Anji Khad Bridge<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Length:<\/strong> 725.5 meters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cable-Stayed Span:<\/strong> 473.25 meters supported by 96 cables (ranging from 82 to 295 meters).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Built By: <\/strong>Indian Railways<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Project: <\/strong>Part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) Project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Connectivity: <\/strong>Links Katra and Reasi, addressing challenging terrain in the Anji River Valley.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It stands at an impressive height of 331 meters from the riverbed.<\/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 Anji Khad Bridge will play a vital role in enhancing connectivity, boosting tourism, and facilitating economic growth in the region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: DD News<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Selective Silencing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Science and Technology<\/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>New research uncovers why certain individuals with disease-causing genes remain symptom-free.<\/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>Selective silencing:<\/strong> It refers to the inactivation of one parent\u2019s copy of a gene in certain cells. This process blocks the expression of a specific gene&#8217;s message.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mechanism:<\/strong> Every cell (except sperm and egg cells) has two copies of each gene\u2014one from each parent.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In selective silencing, one of these copies is turned off, leading to a bias in gene activity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Disease Implications: <\/strong>Selective silencing could explain why individuals with genes linked to diseases may not show symptoms.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>By inactivating the disease-prone copy, the body may mitigate the harmful effects of the gene.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Potential Applications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understanding selective silencing may help in developing targeted therapies for genetic disorders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Could lead to advancements in personalized medicine, focusing on individuals\u2019 unique genetic profiles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: Sciencedaily<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Kandla port<\/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>Union Minister of Ports, Shipping &amp; Waterways announced proposed investments worth \u20b957,000 crore to enhance Kandla Port\u2019s capacity in Gujarat.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The announced initiatives include a mega shipbuilding project and a new cargo terminal project to boost the port&#8217;s infrastructure and capacity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Kandla port<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>It is\u00a0 also known as the <strong>Deendayal Port<\/strong> is a seaport in Kutch District of Gujarat state in the western India, near the city of Gandhidham.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is located on the Gulf of Kutch and\u00a0 It is a major port on India\u2019s western coast, about 256 nautical miles southeast of Karachi, Pakistan, and 430 nautical miles north-northwest of Mumbai.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Development: <\/strong>It\u00a0 was constructed in the 1950s as the chief seaport serving western India, after the independence of India.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Milestone<\/strong>: On March 31, 2016, Deendayal Port made history by handling 100 MMT (Million Metric Tons) of cargo in a year, becoming the first major Indian port to achieve this feat.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00a0It is currently the largest port in India by cargo volume.<\/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>Country\u2019s First Organic Fish Cluster<\/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>Union Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Minister launched <strong>the country\u2019s first organic fisheries cluster in Sikkim.\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><strong>Aim: <\/strong>To sell antibiotic, chemical, and pesticide free organic fish in eco-conscious markets across the globe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The organic fisheries cluster<\/strong> focuses on an ecologically healthy fish farming system avoiding chemicals, antibiotics, and pesticides.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This also ensures <strong>minimal environmental pollution<\/strong> and <strong>prevents damage to aquatic ecosystems, <\/strong>contributing to sustainable fish production practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The minister has also laid the foundations for 50 key projects under the <strong>Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), <\/strong>covering all northeastern states except Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram.\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>Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)<\/strong><br>&#8211; It is the flagship scheme of the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry &amp; Dairying, and <strong>was launched in 2020.<\/strong><br>&#8211; <strong>Aim:<\/strong> To give momentum to the \u2018sunrise\u2019 fisheries sector through <strong>consolidated efforts from various schemes and initiatives.<\/strong><br>&#8211; The PMMSY is an umbrella scheme with <strong>two separate components<\/strong> namely <strong>Central Sector Scheme (CS) <\/strong>and\u00a0 <strong>Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS).<\/strong><br>&#8211; The Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) Component is further segregated into <strong>Non-beneficiary oriented and beneficiary orientated subcomponents\/activities<\/strong>:<br>1. Enhancement of Production and Productivity<br>2. Infrastructure and Post-harvest Management<br>3. Fisheries Management and Regulatory Framework.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/sikkim\/centre-launches-countrys-first-organic-fish-cluster-in-sikkim\/article69069666.ece#:~:text=Union%20Animal%20Husbandry%20and%20Fisheries,and%20promote%20sustainability%20in%20aquaculture.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Tidal Tail<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus :GS 3\/Science and Tech&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>A new ultra-diffuse <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/14-04-2023\/galaxy-gn-z11\">galaxy <\/a>has been discovered at the end of the tidal tail o<strong>f galaxy NGC 3785<\/strong>, located 430 million light years from Earth in the Leo constellation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Tidal Tail<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The tidal tail contains star-forming clumps along its length, providing valuable information about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/14-04-2023\/galaxy-gn-z11\">galaxy <\/a>evolution and the creation of low surface brightness structures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NGC 3785<\/strong> is known to have the longest tidal tail discovered so far, extending for 1.27 million light years.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The tail is formed due to gravitational forces when two galaxies interact closely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Importance\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The recent discovery offers insights into how ultra-diffuse galaxies (UDGs) form.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The formation of the ultra-diffuse galaxy is likely driven by the gravitational interaction between NGC 3785 and a neighboring galaxy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a0The tidal tail is thought to be a key feature in the creation of such faint and diffuse galaxies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The discovery is significant for understanding faint tidal features, which are often missed by traditional surveys.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source&nbsp; :PIB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD)<\/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><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Over 3,000 delegates from across 70 countries have arrived in Odisha ahead of 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The PBD-2025 based on the theme<strong> \u2018Diaspora\u2019s contribution to a Viksit Bharat.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Pravasi Bharatiya Divas(PBD)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PBD is celebrated on January 9 every year to honor the contribution of the Overseas Indian community to India\u2019s development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The date was chosen because on January 9, 1915, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/mahatma-gandhi-father-of-nation\/\"><strong>Mahatma Gandhi<\/strong><\/a><strong> returned to India from South Africa,<\/strong> marking the beginning of his leadership in India\u2019s freedom struggle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Objective<\/strong>: The main goal of PBD is to strengthen the engagement of the overseas Indian community with the Government of India and reconnect them with their roots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Initiatives: \u00a0 PBD Conventions: <\/strong>The first PBD Convention was organized on January 9, 2003.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award:<\/strong> During the PBD Convention, select overseas Indians are honored with the prestigious Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award for their contributions to various fields both in India and abroad.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source :TH<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The MHA has urged all states and Union Territories to implement Section 479 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) to provide relief to undertrial prisoners.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-35064","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\/35064","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\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35064"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35064\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":35065,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35064\/revisions\/35065"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35064"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35064"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35064"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}