{"id":39146,"date":"2025-03-13T19:19:44","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T13:49:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=39146"},"modified":"2025-03-13T19:21:08","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T13:51:08","slug":"news-in-short-13-march-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/13-03-2025\/news-in-short-13-march-2025","title":{"rendered":"News In Short-13-03-2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>PM\u2019s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors (PM-YUVA 3.0)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/ Governace<\/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 Ministry of Education launched the third edition of the Prime Minister\u2019s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors (PM-YUVA 3.0).<\/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 aims to train young authors <strong>under the age of 30<\/strong> to promote reading, writing, and book culture in India.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The program provides mentorship and publishing opportunities to enhance Indian literature on a global platform.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It focuses on <strong>three themes:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contribution of Indian Diaspora in Nation Building;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian Knowledge System; and\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Makers of Modern India (1950-2025).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The scheme is in line with the <strong>National Education Policy (NEP) 2020<\/strong>, which highlights the need to create a knowledge-driven ecosystem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The National Book Trust, India,<\/strong> will oversee the implementation of PM-YUVA 3.0.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/govt-introduces-third-edition-of-pm-yuva-for-aspiring-writers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>AIR<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Oilfield (Regulatory and Development) Amendment Bill Passed in Lok Sabha<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/ Polity and 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>Lok Sabha passed the Oilfield (Regulatory and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Bill was earlier passed by the Rajya Sabha on 3rd December, 2024.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Provisions of the Bill<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Bill amends the <strong>Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948. <\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Act regulates the exploration and extraction of natural gas and petroleum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Definition of mineral oils expanded:<\/strong> The earlier Act defines mineral oils to include petroleum and natural gas.\u00a0 The Amendment Bill expands the definition to include:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Any naturally occurring hydrocarbon,\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coal bed methane, and Shale gas\/oil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>However, it clarifies that mineral oils will <strong>not include coal, lignite or helium.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Introduction of petroleum lease:\u00a0 <\/strong>The Bill <strong>replaces the mining lease with a petroleum lease<\/strong>, which also covers a similar set of activities.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Existing mining leases granted under the Act will continue to be valid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2111045&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK)\u00a0<\/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 National Review Meeting was conducted by the Ministry of Minority Affairs to assess the progress of the<strong> Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK)\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is a <strong>Centrally Sponsored Scheme<\/strong> aimed at developing community infrastructure and basic amenities in 1300 identified areas across India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The scheme, restructured in May 2018, focuses on reducing socio-economic gaps\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is implemented through State Governments\/Union Territory (UT) Administrations.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It operates on a fund-sharing pattern between the Centre and States\/UTs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Priorities and Focus\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The scheme prioritizes projects in education, health, skill development, and women\u2019s welfare, such as building schools, hostels, laboratories, ITIs, hospitals, and community toilets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proposals for projects are recommended by State Level Committees (SLC) and approved by the Empowered Committee (EC) within the Ministry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source :Air<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Thalassemia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2-Health\/GS3-Science and Tech<\/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>Andhra Pradesh is considering increasing the monthly pension for thalassemia patients and extending it to those above the poverty line, given the high cost of treatment.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At present, the government is providing treatment to patients below the poverty line under the NTR Vaidya Seva scheme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Thalassemia?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thalassemia is an<strong> inherited blood disorder<\/strong> (passed from parents to children through genes) where the body cannot produce enough<strong> hemoglobin<\/strong>, the protein in red blood cells (RBCs) that carries oxygen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each red blood cell contains 240 to 300 million hemoglobin molecules, and a deficiency leads to <strong>severe anemia<\/strong>, requiring <strong>blood transfusions every 2-3 weeks<\/strong> for survival.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Symptoms of Thalassemia: <\/strong>Apart from anemia, patients may experience: weak bones, delayed or slow growth, Iron overload (due to frequent transfusions), poor appetite, enlarged spleen or liver, and pale skin.<\/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>India is known as the <strong>thalassemia capital of the world<\/strong>, with over <strong>1,00,000 patients dying<\/strong> before the age of 20 due to lack of access to treatment.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>first case<\/strong> of thalassaemia in India was reported in <strong>1938<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In India, <strong>thalassemia<\/strong>, along with two other blood disorders (Hemophilia and Sickle Cell disease), was recognised as a benchmark disability in the <strong>Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, of 2016<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Every year, <strong>World Thalassemia Day <\/strong>is observed on <strong>May 8 <\/strong>to raise awareness among the public and policymakers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/andhra-pradesh\/tackling-thalassemia-govt-will-consider-increasing-pension-and-extending-it-to-all-patients-says-andhra-pradesh-health-minister-satya-kumar\/article69320457.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TH<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Astra Missile<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/ 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>The indigenously-built Tejas light combat aircraft successfully test-fired the <strong>Astra air-to-air missile <\/strong>off the coast of Chandipur, Odisha.<\/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>Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation <strong>(DRDO)<\/strong>, Astra is an advanced <strong>beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM)<\/strong> designed to engage targets over <strong>100 km away<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipped with advanced guidance and navigation systems, it ensures <strong>high precision<\/strong> in target engagement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inducted into the <strong>Indian Air Force (IAF)<\/strong>, Astra strengthens India\u2019s air defense with its ability to achieve speeds exceeding <strong>Mach 4<\/strong> and reach a maximum altitude of <strong>20 km<\/strong>, making it highly effective in air combat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/tejas-fighter-jet-successfully-test-fires-air-to-air-astra-missile\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DD News<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Mission Amrit Sarovar<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus :GS 3\/Environment&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 Railways will dig ponds as part of the Union government\u2019s <strong>Mission Amrit Sarova<\/strong>r that aims to address the critical issue of water scarcity in the country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mission Amrit Sarovar\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>About:<\/strong> It was launched on April 24, 2022, to conserve water for the future by developing and rejuvenating ponds (Amrit Sarovars) across India.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It aims to develop or <strong>rejuvenate 75 Amrit Sarovars<\/strong> in each district of India, totaling approximately 50,000 pounds nationwide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Features:\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is a \u201c<strong>Whole of Government\u201d approach<\/strong> with participation from multiple ministries:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rural Development, Jal Shakti, Culture, Panchayati Raj, Environment, Forest &amp; Climate Change, and technical organizations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The works are being implemented by States and Districts with convergence from various ongoing schemes like:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), 15th Finance Commission Grants, Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sichayi Yojna sub-schemes like Watershed Development Component and Har Khetko Pani.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public contributions such as crowdfunding and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) are allowed to support the initiative.<\/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>Amrit Sarovars will provide opportunities for livelihood through activities such as irrigation, fisheries, duckery, water chestnut cultivation, water tourism, and other related activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ponds will act as social gathering points in the localities and serve as sites for flag hoisting on Independence Day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Progress\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>As of January 2025, over 68,000 Sarovars have been completed, improving surface and groundwater availability across various regions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phase Two\u00a0 was launched with a focus on water availability, community participation (Jan Bhagidaari), strengthening climate resilience, and fostering ecological balance for lasting benefits.<\/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>Lie-Detector Test (Polygraph Test)<\/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>In Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Mumbai Police\u2019s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) conducted a <strong>polygraph test of the<\/strong> prime accused in the New India Cooperative Bank\u2019s fraud case.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the Polygraph Test?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Polygraph Test is commonly known as a <strong>lie detector test.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is based on the assumption that <strong>physiological responses<\/strong> (heartbeat, changes in breathing, sweating, etc.) triggered when a person is lying are different from what they would be otherwise.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Instruments<\/strong> like cardio-cuffs or sensitive electrodes are attached to the person, and variables such as blood pressure, pulse, blood flow, etc., are measured as questions are put to them.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>numerical value is assigned<\/strong> to each response to conclude whether the person is telling the truth, is deceiving, or is uncertain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"e0e1e1\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"622\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Lie-Detector-Test-Polygraph-Test.png\" alt=\"Lie-Detector-Test-Polygraph\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-39147\" style=\"--dominant-color: #e0e1e1; width:418px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Lie-Detector-Test-Polygraph-Test.png 768w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Lie-Detector-Test-Polygraph-Test-300x243.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Are the results of the tests admissible as evidence?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In <strong>\u2018Selvi &amp; Ors vs State of Karnataka &amp; Anr\u2019 (2010)<\/strong> the Supreme Court said, that the results of the tests cannot be considered to be <strong>\u201cconfessions\u201d.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>However, any information or material subsequently discovered with the help of such a voluntarily-taken test can be admitted as evidence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/how-does-a-lie-detector-work\/article69316830\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ministry of Education launched the third edition of the Prime Minister\u2019s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors (PM-YUVA 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