{"id":35659,"date":"2025-01-17T18:38:33","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T13:08:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=35659"},"modified":"2025-01-17T18:39:20","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T13:09:20","slug":"news-in-short-17-january-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/17-01-2025\/news-in-short-17-january-2025","title":{"rendered":"News In Short 17-1-2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Jallikattu Festival<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus :GS 1\/Culture&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>Six people were killed during Jallikattu and other bull-related sports such as Eruthattam and Manjuvirattu in Tamil Nadu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Jallikattu Festival&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Brief: <\/strong>Jallikattu is a traditional bull-taming sport held during the Tamil harvest festival of Pongal.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is most prominent in districts like Madurai, Pudukottai, Tiruchirapalli, and Thanjavur.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Name and Meaning: <\/strong>The term &#8220;Jallikattu&#8221; combines two Tamil words:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jalli: Refers to silver or gold coins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kattu: Means tied.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coins are tied to the bull\u2019s horn, and participants who tame the bull win the prize.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Historical Origins: <\/strong>The sport dates back nearly 2000 years, with evidence from 400-100 BCE.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It was originally played by the Ayars, an ethnic group in South India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sport Details:<\/strong> Participants try to hold onto the bull\u2019s hump or run alongside to stop it.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bulls used for Jallikattu include the Pulikulam or Kangayam breeds, which are also valued for breeding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Successful bulls are highly prized in the market.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Judiciary View:<\/strong> In 2023, a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court upheld Jallikattu as a part of the cultural heritage and tradition of Tamil Nadu, acknowledging its historical and cultural importance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: TH<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Musi River<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS1\/ Geography<\/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<strong> Musi River Historic Buildings<\/strong> in Hyderabad, Telangana, have been included in the prestigious <strong>2025 World Monuments Watch<\/strong> by th<strong>e World Monuments Fund (WMF)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2025 World Monuments Watch:<\/strong> It is a biennial program by the <strong>World Monuments Fund (WMF) (New York based non-profit organization) <\/strong>that seeks to raise awareness and mobilize action for the preservation of cultural heritage under threat due to challenges like climate change, urbanization, and natural disasters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Musi River: <\/strong>The River originates in the Ananthagiri Hills in Rangareddy district, Telangana. It is one of the major tributaries of the Krishna River.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The river flows into the Osmansagar and Himayatsagar reservoirs, which were constructed to control flooding and serve as drinking water sources for Hyderabad.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: TH<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Hydroclimate Whiplash<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS1\/ Geography<\/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 <strong>devastating wildfires in Los Angeles<\/strong> were driven by rare meteorological conditions known as<strong> \u2018hydroclimate whiplash.\u2019<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hydroclimate Whiplash and Global Climatic Patterns<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Disruption of Weather Cycles:<\/strong> Hydroclimate whiplash leads to erratic precipitation patterns, causing unseasonal and unpredictable weather.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wet periods promote excessive vegetation growth. Sudden droughts dry out the vegetation, creating fuel for wildfires.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Climate Amplification: <\/strong>Warmer global temperatures enhance evaporation rates, intensifying both precipitation and aridity phases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Factors Behind Hydroclimate Whiplash<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hydroclimate whiplash is driven by both natural and human-induced factors.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Variations in atmospheric circulation, such as changes in jet streams and ocean currents like ENSO, and topography that traps moisture can lead to extreme precipitation and dry spells.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Human activities, including global warming from greenhouse gas emissions and land-use changes like urbanization and deforestation, exacerbate these fluctuations by disrupting local hydrological cycles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/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>Eighth Pay Commission<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus :GS 2\/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 Union government has approved the establishment of the <strong>Eighth Pay Commission.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About the Pay Commission<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> The Pay Commission determines the salary, compensation, and allowances for central government employees and pensioners.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proposing formulas for dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) adjustments to mitigate inflation\u2019s impact.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recommendation of Pay commission is <strong>non binding<\/strong> in nature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Timeline: <\/strong>Pay Commissions are generally constituted every 10 years. The <strong>8th Pay Commission<\/strong> is being set up well before the term of the 7th Pay Commission ends in 2025, allowing sufficient time for review and implementation.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The 7th pay commission headed by <strong>Justice A.K. Mathur<\/strong> was implemented in 2016 and introduced Pay Matrix; Min: Rs 18,000\/month, Max: Rs 2,50,000\/month.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Composition: <\/strong>Usually<strong> <\/strong>headed by a retired Supreme Court judge.<\/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>Fast Track Immigration \u2013 Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP)<\/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>The Union Home Minister will inaugurate the Fast Track Immigration \u2013 Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP).<\/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>First Launched:<\/strong> At the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi in 2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nodal Agency: <\/strong>The Bureau of Immigration under the Ministry of Home Affairs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Features:&nbsp;<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Registered travellers will be able to scan their boarding pass and passport at airport e-gates.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After biometric authentication, the gates will automatically open, granting immigration clearance.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It will be implemented in <strong>two phases<\/strong>. The first will cover Indian citizens and OCI cardholders and in the second phase, foreign travellers will be covered.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In total, it will be implemented at <strong>21 major airports in the country.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In the first phase, <\/strong>this facility is being introduced at <strong>seven major airports\u2014<\/strong>Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi, and Ahmedabad.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/international-travel-new-fast-track-immigration-programme-faq-9782166\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>New Definition for Obesity<\/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>A new definition and <strong>method for diagnosing obesity <\/strong>has been proposed by a commission of the medical journal The Lancet.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lancet Diabetes &amp; Endocrinology Commission is a group of<strong> 58 leading experts from various medical specialities and countries.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About New Definition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It replaces the <strong>overweight category with a category<\/strong> called <strong>Preclinical Obesity.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is where a person has excess body fat but <strong>no associated ongoing illness.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preclinical obesity is defined as a <strong>physical attribute but not an illness.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For Preclinical Obesity the focus has to be on<strong> risk reduction and prevention of progression to clinical obesity.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diagnosis: <\/strong>It would require<strong> confirming the levels of excess fat and clinical assessments<\/strong> <strong>of organ function <\/strong>instead of just meeting a BMI cut-off.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clinical obesity<\/strong>: It has been defined as a <strong>chronic illness<\/strong> that results in alteration in organ functions regardless of other conditions a person might have.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Body Mass Index (BMI)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is a person\u2019s <strong>weight in kilograms (or pounds) divided by the square of height in meters (or feet).&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A high BMI can indicate high body fatness.&nbsp;<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BMI screens for <strong>weight categories<\/strong> that may lead to health problems, but it<strong> does not diagnose the body fatness or health <\/strong>of an individual.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It rose to prominence for clinicians in the <strong>1990s <\/strong>following the World Health Organisation&#8217;s adoption of the metric as the official screening index for obesity.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For most adults, an ideal BMI is in the <strong>18.5 to 24.9 range.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-health\/lancet-new-definition-obesity-9782591\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Data Embassies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus :GS 2\/IR and GS 3\/S&amp;T<\/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>India is in discussions with multiple nations to establish <strong>data embassies<\/strong>, creating a new dimension in <strong>international relations and data sovereignty.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are Data Embassies?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Data embassies are secure facilities where countries can<strong> store sovereign data<\/strong> in another nation&#8217;s territory while maintaining <strong>complete control over it<\/strong>. They provide:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Backup and Contingency Storage:<\/strong> Ensuring data availability during natural disasters or geopolitical crises.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Independence in Operations<\/strong>: Each data embassy independently handles data management, and access controls, while the host country ensures data security.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regulatory Flexibility:<\/strong> Nations can store data abroad without being subject to local data regulations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India plans to set up special strategic zones to house these embassies, hosting data centers dedicated to <strong>storing sovereign dat<\/strong><strong>a for multiple nations<\/strong>.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Andhra Pradesh, with its advanced data center infrastructure, is expected to host the first data embassy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do you Know?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Estonia was the first country to establish a data embassy in Luxembourg after a 2007 cyberattack.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: LM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>QS World Future Skills Index 2025<\/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\u2019s position as a leading job market for in-demand future skills, including AI, digital, and green technologies, was highlighted in the inaugural QS World Future Skills Index.<\/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 inaugural Future Skills Index<\/strong>, released by London-based <strong>Quacquarelli Symonds<\/strong> (QS), evaluates countries on their readiness to meet evolving job market demands.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The index assesses four main areas:<\/strong> skills fit, academic readiness, future of work, and economic transformation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India\u2019s outstanding GDP growth, youthful population, and burgeoning start-up culture position the country as a global leader in future-ready skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>India&#8217;s performance in Skill Index<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ebecf0\"><thead><tr><th>Indicator<\/th><th>Skills Fit<\/th><th>Academic Readiness<\/th><th>Future of Work<\/th><th>Economic Transformation<\/th><th>Overall<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Score&nbsp;<\/td><td>59.1<\/td><td>89.9<\/td><td>99.1<\/td><td>58.3<\/td><td>76.6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Global Position<\/td><td>37th<\/td><td>26th<\/td><td>2nd<\/td><td>40th<\/td><td>25th<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Opportunities for Improvement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Enhancing Industry Collaboration: <\/strong>Bridging the gap between higher education institutions and industry needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Equipping Graduates with In-Demand Skills:<\/strong> Expanding focus on digital, and AI to align with employer demands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Future-Oriented Innovation and Sustainability:<\/strong> India scores low on this metric, indicating a need to prioritize sustainable practices and forward-looking solutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/pm-modi-welcomes-qs-survey-ranking-india-as-top-job-market-for-future-skills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>AIR<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Interest Equalisation Scheme<\/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>The commerce Ministry in India is expected to seek an extension of the interest equalisation scheme for five more years in the upcoming Budget.<\/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 Interest Equalisation Scheme (IES) <\/strong>was introduced in <strong>2015<\/strong> to provide financial support to exporters through <strong>subsidised export credit.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Initially valid for five years,<\/strong> the scheme has since been extended multiple times, including a one-year extension during the Covid-19 pandemic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coverage:<\/strong> Initially, it covered non-MSME exporters of about 410 identified tariff lines and all exporters from the MSME sector.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Subsidy Rate: <\/strong>The scheme provides;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2%<\/strong> interest equalisation benefit for merchant and manufacturer exporters of 410 identified tariff lines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3% <\/strong>interest equalisation benefit for all MSME manufacturer exporters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mechanism: <\/strong>Export credit is provided by banks at a subsidised interest rate. The government compensates banks for the reduced interest charged to beneficiaries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/economy\/revamped-interest-equalisation-scheme-for-exports-may-include-only-value-added-items\/article69096393.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>BL<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>SpaceX Launches Two Lunar Landers Toward Moon<\/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>SpaceX has launched two private lunar landers, Blue Ghost by Firefly Aerospace and Resilience by Japan\u2019s ispace, aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from NASA\u2019s Kennedy Space Center.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Blue Ghost<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Firefly Aerospace\u2019s Blue Ghost lander<\/strong> is part of NASA\u2019s Commercial<strong> Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This initiative supports NASA\u2019s Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the Moon. Blue Ghost will carry 10 scientific payloads, including:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A vacuum device<\/strong> for lunar soil collection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A drill to measure subsurface temperatures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A device to prevent lunar dust from damaging equipment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Resilience<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The second payload, Resilience, is developed by <strong>Japan\u2019s ispace.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Resilience will carry six scientific payloads<\/strong> and a small rover capable of collecting lunar soil samples.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It targets a landing at <strong>Mare Frigoris<\/strong>, further north on the Moon\u2019s near side.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/spacex-launches-two-lunar-landers-toward-moon-for-us-japanese-companies\/article69099801.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Space Docking Technology<\/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>ISRO launched the <strong>PSLV-C60 mission<\/strong>, carrying a pair of satellites for the <strong>Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX)<\/strong> to demonstrate orbital rendezvous and docking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Space Docking Technology<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Docking technology allows the assembly of larger space modules by <strong>launching components separately and assembling them in orbit.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is crucial for interplanetary missions where the spacecraft may exceed the payload capacity of current launch vehicles.<\/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<strong> Chandrayaan-4 lunar sample return mission <\/strong>exemplifies the potential application of docking capabilities for advanced exploration missions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ISRO plans to launch the <strong>&#8216;Bharatiya Antariksh Station&#8217; (BAS)<\/strong> later this decade, which would benefit significantly from advancements in docking technology.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/116037\/OPS\/GPPDRUPCL.1+GK8DS1BIT.1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>SVAMITVA 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>Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, will preside over the e-Distribution of SVAMITVA Property Cards on 18th January 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SVAMITVA Scheme<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The SVAMITVA Scheme<strong> (Survey of Villages Abadi and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas)<\/strong> was launched on 24th April, 2020 (National Panchayati Raj Day).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is a Central Sector Scheme under the <strong>Ministry of Panchayati Raj.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The scheme aims<\/strong> to provide legal ownership records to rural property owners by issuing Property Cards, thereby enhancing rural governance and financial inclusion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Implementation of the scheme<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Accurate Land Demarcation: <\/strong>The scheme ensures precise demarcation of land parcels in rural areas using <strong>drone technology and Geographic Information System (GIS) tools<\/strong>, reducing disputes over land boundaries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Property Ownership Rights:<\/strong> It provides<strong> Record of Rights (RoR)<\/strong> through SVAMITVA Property Cards, granting legal recognition to property owners in inhabited rural areas (Abadi).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2093718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>New Glenn Rocket<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/ S&amp;T, Space<\/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><strong>Blue Origin<\/strong> successfully launched its <strong>New Glenn rocket<\/strong> on its inaugural mission (NG-1).\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Blue Origin is a private space exploration company founded by J<strong>eff Bezos in 2000.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About NG-1 Mission<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The mission would successfully deploy the <strong>&#8220;Blue Ring Pathfinder&#8221; 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Reusability is crucial for reducing launch costs and making space exploration more affordable and sustainable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It would strengthen Blue Origin\u2019s position against competitors like SpaceX and ULA in the commercial spaceflight sector.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: IE<\/strong><br><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Six people were killed during Jallikattu and other bull-related sports such as Eruthattam and Manjuvirattu in Tamil Nadu.<\/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-35659","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\/35659","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=35659"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35659\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":35664,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35659\/revisions\/35664"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35659"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35659"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35659"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}