{"id":37739,"date":"2025-02-20T19:21:35","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T13:51:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=37739"},"modified":"2025-03-17T16:46:14","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T11:16:14","slug":"news-in-short-20-february-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/20-02-2025\/news-in-short-20-february-2025","title":{"rendered":"News In Short-20-02-2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>900-yr-old Kalyana Chalukya-era inscriptions unearthed<\/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>Three Kannada inscriptions from the Kalyana <strong>Chalukya<\/strong> era were noticed for the first time in Kankal village of Telangana.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff2cc\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Historical Context<\/strong><br>&#8211; The inscriptions belong to the reign of Emperor Someswara-III Bhulokamalladeva.<br>&#8211; The dates of the inscriptions are: Dec 25, 1129 CE, Oct 5, 1130 CE, and Jan 8, 1132 CE.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Details of the Inscriptions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>First inscription<\/strong> mentions the construction of the Bijjeswara temple, consecration of a Shivalinga, and a donation of 100 martars (a historical land measure) of land by a local chief.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Second inscription<\/strong> records land and cash donations to the Bijjeswara temple by a local.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The third inscription<\/strong> also documents donations to the Bijjeswara temple.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff2cc\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Chalukyas<\/strong><br>&#8211; The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/chalukyas-of-badami\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/chalukyas-of-badami\/\"><strong>Chalukyas of Badami<\/strong><\/a> began their rule in North Karnataka.<br>&#8211; <strong>Pulakesin I (543-66 CE)<\/strong>, the <strong>founder <\/strong>of the Chalukya dynasty, fortified Badami and began territorial expansion.<br>&#8211; <strong>Pulakesin II <\/strong>defeated Harsha of Kanauj, securing a major victory and assuming the title &#8220;Parameshvara&#8221; (Supreme Lord).<br>&#8211; The Chalukyan rule in Badami <strong>ended around 750 CE <\/strong>when Rashtrakuta feudatory Dantidurga defeated Kirtivarman II, bringing an end to the Chalukya dynasty.<br><br><strong>Chalukyas of Kalyana (Later Chalukyas):<\/strong><br>&#8211; Known as the Later Chalukyas or Kalyani Chalukyas, descended from the Badami Chalukyas.<br>&#8211; Taila II, a key figure, rose to power under the Rashtrakutas around 957 CE.<br>&#8211; Defeated Rajaraja Chola (992 CE), Latas, Gurjaras, Chedis, and Paramaras.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: TOI<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>International Organization of Aids to Marine Navigation (IALA)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/International Organisations<\/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 is elected to the Vice Presidency of the International Organization of Aids to Marine Navigation (IALA) in Singapore.<\/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 was the <strong>first General Assembly of IALA<\/strong> and also marks its transition from a non-governmental organization (NGO) to an inter-governmental organization (IGO).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This underscores India\u2019s strong leadership and contributions to maritime affairs, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable and secure marine navigation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>International Organization of Aids to Marine Navigation (IALA)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IALA was established in <strong>1957 as an NGO.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New IGO Status:<\/strong> Expands IALA\u2019s role in harmonizing global maritime navigation systems, promoting safety, and addressing emerging challenges in safety and environmental protection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>India&#8217;s Hosting Role: <\/strong>India will host the IALA Council meeting in December 2025 and the IALA Conference &amp; General Assembly in September 2027 in Mumbai.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Significance for India:<\/strong> India\u2019s election highlights its commitment to maritime safety, navigational aids, and international cooperation in the maritime sector.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2104773\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>India and Argentina Strengthen Cooperation in Lithium Exploration<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/IR, 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 and Argentina discussed expanding mining cooperation, focusing on lithium exploration.<\/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>Argentina\u2019s Lithium Reserves: <\/strong>Argentina, part of the &#8216;Lithium Triangle,&#8217; is key for India\u2019s access to minerals needed for EV batteries and renewable energy storage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ongoing Efforts:<\/strong> Discussions included lithium exploration by Khanij Bidesh India Ltd. (KABIL) &amp; Greenko and increasing Indian company participation in Argentina\u2019s mining projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ebecf0\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>About Lithium<\/strong><br>&#8211; Lithium is a <strong>silvery-white metal<\/strong> and is <strong>highly reactive<\/strong>.<br>&#8211; <strong>Applications: <\/strong>Lithium has various industrial applications, most notably in <strong>rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.&nbsp;<\/strong><br>1. These batteries are widely used in electronic devices such as smartphones, laptops, and electric vehicles.<br>&#8211; <strong>Global Production: <\/strong>The majority of the world&#8217;s lithium production comes from countries like <strong>Australia, Chile, and Argentina.&nbsp;<\/strong><br>1. These countries have significant lithium reserves and are major players in the global lithium market.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lithium Triangle<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The &#8220;Lithium Triangle&#8221; refers to a region in South America that contains some of the world&#8217;s largest lithium reserves.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This triangular-shaped region encompasses <strong>parts of Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile; <\/strong>they possess <strong>58% of the world\u2019s known lithium reserves.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"c2ccc0\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"377\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Lithium-Triangle.webp\" alt=\"Lithium Triangle\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-37740\" style=\"--dominant-color: #c2ccc0; width:275px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Lithium-Triangle.webp 377w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Lithium-Triangle-226x300.webp 226w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 377px) 100vw, 377px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India has been increasing its diplomatic outreach to the LTCs for accessing the mineral.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2104761\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Inland Waterways Terminal (IWT)<\/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 and Waterways inaugurated an Inland Waterways Terminal (IWT) on Brahmaputra in Assam\u2019s Jogighopa.<\/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 IWT is an important <strong>port of call<\/strong> for trade with Bangladesh given the MoU signed between India &amp; Bangladesh for developing the economic corridor under <strong>Bharatmala Programme.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>port of call is a stop made by a ship<\/strong> to load or unload cargo, embark or disembark passengers, or allow crew changes on an offshore vessel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Also, it will enhance logistics and connectivity in Eastern India, boosting trilateral trade with India, Bhutan, and Bangladesh.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff2cc\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Growth of Inland Waterways Sector<\/strong><br>&#8211; The IWT sector has seen a 767% increase in operational national waterways, a 727% increase in cargo handled, and a 62% rise in multi-modal terminals.<br>&#8211; Cargo traffic has grown from 18 million tonnes a decade ago to 133 million tonnes in FY 2023-24.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: TH<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Digital Brand Identity Manual (DBIM)<\/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 Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched <strong>DBIM<\/strong> and held the <strong>first Chief Information Officer (CIO) Conference 2025 <\/strong>in New Delhi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Digital Brand Identity Manual (DBIM)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It creates a consistent digital brand for the Government of India through standardized design elements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is aimed at &#8220;Minimum Government, Maximum Governance&#8221; and &#8220;Uniform Governance.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It ensures a standardized, cohesive digital presence across all ministries and platforms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Features of DBIM<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>DBIM Toolkit<\/strong> ensures uniformity in digital identity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gov.In CMS Platform<\/strong> streamlined website management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Central Content Publishing System (CCPS)<\/strong> for&nbsp; centralized content governance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Social Media Campaign Guidelines<\/strong> standardizes digital communication.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MeitY Website<\/strong>: First DBIM-compliant website unveiled.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Importance&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It strengthens the integrity of government data and improves the user experience across websites, mobile apps, and social media platforms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It supports the &#8220;Reform, Perform, and Transform&#8221; vision, focusing on accessibility, inclusivity, and a citizen-centric approach to digital governance.<\/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>Coronal Holes&nbsp;<\/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>A recent study by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics has accurately estimated the physical parameters of thermal and magnetic field structures of solar coronal holes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Coronal Holes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coronal holes were first discovered in the <strong>1970s<\/strong> by X-ray satellites.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They appear as <strong>dark patches in the solar corona in extreme ultraviolet (EUV) and soft x-ray solar images<\/strong> due to their <strong>lower density and temperature<\/strong> compared to surrounding regions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These solar activity phenomena are intense sources of fast <strong>(450-800 km\/sec) solar wind<\/strong>\u2014streams of charged particles that escape from the sun, more easily into space.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Role of Coronal Holes in Space Weather and Climate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coronal holes <strong>shape space weather<\/strong> and cause <strong>geomagnetic disturbances<\/strong> on Earth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High-speed solar wind interacts with Earth&#8217;s magnetic field, leading to:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Disruptions in satellite operations<\/strong>, GPS signals, and power grids.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Effects on the Earth&#8217;s ionosphere,<\/strong> impacting radio wave propagation and communication systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recent studies show coronal holes contribute to <strong>climate variability<\/strong>. Their radiative effects are linked to fluctuations in the Indian monsoon rainfall.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2104369\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Nocturnal Bull Ant Species<\/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>Scientists have found that two <strong>nocturnal bull ant species (Myrmecia pyriformis and Myrmecia midas)<\/strong> make their way at night with the help of polarised moonlight.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This makes them only the second known instance of an animal using this mechanism for orientation, following the <strong>dung beetle.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Polarised Moonlight for Navigation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Polarised light is light waves that oscillate in a<strong> single plane.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While many animals use the sun\u2019s polarised light for orientation, the ability to use polarised moonlight is extremely rare.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Nocturnal Bull Ant Species<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Myrmecia pyriformis and Myrmecia midas<\/strong> are both species of bull ants that are native to <strong>Australia<\/strong>.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They are nocturnal and use celestial cues to navigate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff2cc\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Features<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Myrmecia pyriformis<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Myrmecia midas<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Size<\/strong><\/td><td>14\u201323 mm long, with females growing up to 26 mm<\/td><td>13\u201315 mm long, with queens growing up to 18\u201319 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Color<\/strong><\/td><td>Dark red mandibles, and sometimes blackish-brown thorax<\/td><td>Red head and thorax, black gaster, brownish red mandibles, antennae, and legs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/nocturnal-bull-ants-polarised-moonlight-navigate-study\/article69226130.ece#:~:text=Now%2C%20for%20the%20first%20time,that%20can%\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/ Disaster Management<\/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 High-Level Committee, headed by the Union Home Minister approved \u20b91,554.99 crore under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/04-03-2022\/national-disaster-response-force-ndrf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/04-03-2022\/national-disaster-response-force-ndrf\"><strong>National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF)<\/strong><\/a> for five states affected by natural disasters in 2024.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) is a <strong>dedicated fund managed by the Government of India<\/strong> for immediate relief and response during natural calamities.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is meant for situations that require financial assistance beyond the resources of individual states.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Features of NDRF<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Legal Framework:<\/strong> Established under <strong>Section 46<\/strong> of the <strong>Disaster Management Act, 2005.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Funding Source: <\/strong>Funded through the levy of cess on certain items under the GST Compensation Cess.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Additional allocations can be made from the Union Budget when required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any unused funds in the financial year do not lapse and are carried forward.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Usage:<\/strong> Provides immediate relief for disasters such as<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/cyclones\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/cyclones\/\">cyclones<\/a>, earthquakes, floods, landslides, and droughts.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Used only for relief measures (not for disaster preparedness, reconstruction, or mitigation).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Administration: <\/strong>Managed by the Central Government under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Difference Between NDRF and SDRF<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ebecf0\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>NDRF<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>SDRF<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Funding<\/strong><\/td><td>Central Government<\/td><td>Centre &amp; State (75:25 for general states, 90:10 for NE &amp; Himalayan states)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Purpose<\/strong><\/td><td>Immediate relief after severe disasters<\/td><td>First-line relief and rescue within states<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Control<\/strong><\/td><td>Central Government<\/td><td>State Government<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Usage<\/strong><\/td><td>Only for notified disasters<\/td><td>Can be used for local disasters<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/centre-approves-%E2%82%B91554-99-crore-in-disaster-relief-for-five-states\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>AIR<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Three Kannada inscriptions from the Kalyana Chalukya era were noticed for the first time in Kankal village of 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