{"id":39807,"date":"2025-03-25T21:23:46","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T15:53:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=39807"},"modified":"2025-03-25T21:23:47","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T15:53:47","slug":"news-in-short-25-march-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/25-03-2025\/news-in-short-25-march-2025","title":{"rendered":"News In Short-25-03-2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Pay Hike for MPs<\/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<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Centre notified a<strong> 24% increase in the salaries of MPs<\/strong> with effect from April 1, 2023.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The salaries and allowances were last revised in April 2018.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Pay hike<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The increase in the salary has been notified in exercise of the powers granted under the<strong> Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament Act <\/strong>on the basis of the <strong>Cost Inflation Index specified in the Income Tax Act of 1961.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A<strong> Lok Sabha or a Rajya Sabha<\/strong> member will get \u20b91.24 lakh a month, up from the \u20b91 lakh they receive at present.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The daily allowance has been increased from \u20b92,000 to \u20b92,500.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The pension for former MPs has been increased from \u20b925,000 a month to \u20b931,000.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>During their term, MPs are provided with rent-free housing in New Delhi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ebecf0\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Do you know?<\/strong><br>&#8211; The <strong>Rajya Sabha<\/strong> consists of not more than 250 members &#8211; 238 members representing the States and Union Territories, and 12 members nominated by the President.\u00a0<br>1. It is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. However, one third of the members retire every second year, and are replaced by newly elected members. Each member is elected for a term of six years.<br>&#8211; <strong>The Lok Sabha<\/strong> is composed of representatives of people chosen by direct election on the basis of <strong>Universal Adult Suffrage<\/strong>.\u00a0<br>1. The Constitution of India allows for a maximum of<strong> 550 members<\/strong> in the House, with <strong>530 members representing the States<\/strong> and <strong>20 representing the Union Territories<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/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>PM VIKAS 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><strong>The Union Minister of Minority Affairs &amp; Parliamentary Affairs, <\/strong>reaffirmed that the <strong>PM VIKAS Scheme focuses on upliftment of minority communities.<\/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>The Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) <\/strong>is a <strong>Central Sector Scheme <\/strong>by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, focusing on the <strong>upliftment of six notified minority communities<\/strong> (Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Jain and Zorastrians (Parsis).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Merges five schemes: <\/strong>\u2018Seekho Aur Kamao\u2019, \u2018Nai Manzil\u2019, \u2018Nai Roshni\u2019, \u2018USTTAD\u2019, and \u2018Hamari Dharohar\u2019.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Focus Areas:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Skilling and Training:<\/strong> Both non-traditional and traditional skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Women Leadership and Entrepreneurship: <\/strong>Empowering women through leadership and business opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Education:<\/strong> Provided through the National Institute of Open Schooling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Infrastructure Development:<\/strong> Through Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Credit Linkages:<\/strong> Connecting beneficiaries with loan programs from the National Minorities Development &amp; Finance Corporation (NMDFC).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH)<\/strong> is a<strong> knowledge partner<\/strong> of the Ministry under the scheme.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>EPCH&#8217;s Role:\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Providing marketing linkages and branding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developing training content and course modules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organizing awareness programs and mobilizing artisans for producer groups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under the PM VIKAS Scheme, the <strong>implementing partners<\/strong> are to ensure placement of 75 per cent of total candidates trained under NSQF aligned skill programs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2114426\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Govt Proposes to Abolish 6% Equalisation Levy<\/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 government proposed to <strong>abolish <\/strong>the <strong>6% Equalisation Levy (digital tax) on online advertisements, effective April 1, 2025.<\/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>Platforms:<\/strong> This move benefits <strong>advertisers on digital platforms like Google, X, and Meta.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Equalisation Levy:<\/strong> The Equalisation Levy on online ads <strong>was introduced in 2016, <\/strong>and the <strong>Finance Act 2020 extended it to e-commerce services.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It was designed to <strong>tax online advertising services, digital ad space, and related facilities.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The levy is charged at 6% in respect of the<strong> sum received or receivable by a non-resident for online advertisement services.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In 2020, Equalisation Levy was <strong>also imposed on non-resident<\/strong> e-commerce operators. The rate was 2%, but <strong>it was removed in 2024.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aim: <\/strong>The proposal aims to show a<strong> more accommodative stance toward the US, <\/strong>which has threatened reciprocal tariffs starting April 2.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/govt-proposes-to-abolish-equalisation-levy-on-online-advertisements\/article69370428.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Dalle Chilly<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Agriculture<\/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><strong>The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) <\/strong>has successfully <strong>exported the first consignment of Dalle Chilly from Sikkim to the Solomon Islands.<\/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>Dalle Chilly<\/strong> is known for its <strong>pungency<\/strong>, <strong>bright red color, and high nutritional value,<\/strong> with <strong>Scoville Heat Units (SHU) ranging from 100,000 to 350,000.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Scoville scale<\/strong> is a <strong>measurement of the pungency<\/strong> (spiciness) of peppers and other hot foods.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The scale is based on the <strong>concentration of capsaicin, <\/strong>an active component of chili peppers that produces a burning sensation when it touches the tongue or skin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dalle Chilly received the<strong> Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2020, <\/strong>enhancing its marketability and identity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Government Support: <\/strong>The Indian government promotes organic farming in North East India through the MOVCD-NER scheme, boosting organic Dalle Chilly production.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Significance:<\/strong> This export boosts Sikkim\u2019s global spice profile and highlights India&#8217;s growing prominence in the organic agricultural market.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is a GI Tag?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is a <strong>sign used on products<\/strong> that have a <strong>specific geographical origin<\/strong> and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Geographical Indications are part of the<strong> intellectual property rights<\/strong> that come under the <strong>Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In India, Geographical Indications registration is administered by the <strong>Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act of 1999.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They are typically used for<strong> agricultural products, foodstuffs, wine and spirit drinks, handicrafts, and industrial products.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The registration of a geographical indication is <strong>valid for a period of 10 years, <\/strong>it can be renewed from time to time for a further period of 10 years each.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Benefits of GI Tag<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It confers<strong> legal protection<\/strong> to Geographical Indications in India which in turn <strong>boost exports.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevents <strong>unauthorised use<\/strong> of a Registered Geographical Indication by others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It promotes <strong>economic prosperity of producers<\/strong> of goods produced in a geographical territory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2114373#:~:text=The%20export%20of%20Dalle%20Chilly,in%20the%20global%20spice%20industry.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>P<\/strong><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2114373#:~:text=The%20export%20of%20Dalle%20Chilly,in%20the%20global%20spice%20industry.\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">I<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2114373#:~:text=The%20export%20of%20Dalle%20Chilly,in%20the%20global%20spice%20industry.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>B<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>AIKEYME and IOS Sagar<\/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 Indian Navy is set to launch two <strong>maiden initiatives<\/strong>\u2014<strong>AIKEYME and IOS Sagar<\/strong>\u2014aimed at strengthening India\u2019s position as the<strong> \u2018Preferred Security Partner\u2019 and \u2018First Responder\u2019<\/strong> in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>AIKEYME (Africa India Key Maritime Engagement)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2018AIKEYME\u2019, which means \u2018Unity\u2019 in <strong>Sanskrit<\/strong>, is a large-scale multilateral maritime exercise with African nations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The first edition will be <strong>co-hosted <\/strong>by the<strong> Indian Navy<\/strong> and the Tanzania Peoples\u2019 Defence Force<strong> (TPDF)<\/strong>.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It will take place <strong>off the coast of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania<\/strong>, over six days in mid-April 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participating nations include <strong>Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, and South Africa<\/strong>, alongside the co-hosts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>As part of this initiative, the <strong>Indian Naval Ship (INS Sunayna)<\/strong> will be deployed to the <strong>Southwest IOR<\/strong> with a combined crew from <strong>India<\/strong> and <strong>nine Friendly Foreign Countries (FFCs)<\/strong>.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Sri Lanka , and South Africa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/india-navy-announces-maiden-india-african-exercise-indian-ocean-ship-ios-sagar\/article69369880.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TH<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Black Carbon<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/ Environment<\/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 report warns<strong> black carbon<\/strong> is a major driver of glacier melt, monsoon disruption and extreme weather.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India is the second-largest black carbon emitter globally, after China.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Black Carbon<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Also <strong>known as soot.<\/strong> A major component of fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Classified as a <strong>Short-Lived Climate Pollutant (SLCP)<\/strong>, meaning it stays in the atmosphere for only days to weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Impacts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Global Warming:<\/strong> It&#8217;s a significant contributor to global warming, alongside methane, responsible for about half of the total warming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regional Climate Impact: <\/strong>Darkens snow and ice, reducing their reflectivity (albedo).\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This leads to increased absorption of solar radiation and accelerates ice melting, particularly in the Arctic and glaciers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Black carbon is estimated to be responsible for 39% of the Yala glacier&#8217;s mass loss in the Tibetan Plateau.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Disruption of Hydrological Cycle:<\/strong> Can disrupt Asian and West African monsoon precipitation patterns. This disruption increases the risk of flooding and drought.<\/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>Blue Flag Tag<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/ Environment<\/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>Rushikonda Beach<\/strong> in Visakhapatnam wins back the <strong>Blue Flag tag.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India currently has 13 beaches with <strong>Blue Flag certification.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Blue Flag Tag<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Blue Flag is an <strong>international eco-label awarded to beaches, marinas, and sustainable<\/strong> boating tourism operators.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is administered by the <strong>Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE)<\/strong>, headquartered in <strong>Copenhagen, Denmark.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognized globally as a symbol of cleanliness, safety, and environmental sustainability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To earn the Blue Flag, a beach\/marina must meet 33 strict criteria across four main categories:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Environmental Education and Information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water Quality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safety and Services<\/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>Permafrost Thawing in Kashmir Himalaya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus :GS 3\/Environment&nbsp;&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 recent study highlighted\u00a0 the growing environmental threat posed by melting <strong>permafrost in the Kashmir Himalaya<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Permafrost<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Permafrost is any ground that remains completely frozen\u201432\u00b0F (0\u00b0C) or colder\u2014for at least two years straight.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These permanently frozen grounds are most common in regions with high mountains and in Earth\u2019s higher latitudes\u2014near the North and South Poles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Concerns\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thawing permafrost can degrade infrastructure like roads and hydropower projects and destabilize glacial lakes, increasing the risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In J&amp;K, 332 proglacial lakes were identified, with 65 posing significant GLOF risks. The thawing of permafrost could exacerbate these risks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Impacts\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Human activities like deforestation, land-use changes, and infrastructure development (roads, dams, tourism) can destabilize permafrost, worsening its degradation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Permafrost degradation could affect groundwater and river flow, as it plays a role in maintaining the base flow of rivers. However, comprehensive studies on this are still lacking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Recommendations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Future infrastructure projects should consider the presence of permafrost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental impact assessments should better account for GLOF and cryospheric hazards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitoring of permafrost through both satellite data and in-situ data loggers is needed for more accurate risk assessment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More studies are required to understand the full extent of permafrost degradation and its impacts, particularly in relation to water resources and infrastructure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source :TH<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><br><strong>India\u2019s Heat Action Plans<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS 3\/Environment&nbsp;&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>According to a recent study, most <strong>Indian cities&#8217; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/heatwaves\/\"><strong>Heat <\/strong><\/a><strong>Acti<\/strong><strong>on Plans (HAPs)<\/strong> lack long-term strategies to address the growing threat of extreme heat, and those with such strategies have not implemented them effectively.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/heatwaves\/\"><strong>Heat <\/strong><\/a><strong>Action Plans (HAPs)<\/strong> is an early warning system and preparedness strategy aimed at reducing health impacts of extreme heat on vulnerable populations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/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 study, titled &#8220;Is India Ready for a Warming World?&#8221;, was conducted by the Sustainable Futures Collaborative (SFC) and several international universities (King\u2019s College London, Harvard, Princeton, and UC Berkeley).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The study focused on cities with populations over 1 million that are expected to experience significant increases in dangerous heat index values.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Findings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Short-term measures like access to water and adjusted work schedules are in place in most cities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long-term measures (e.g., cooling options, insurance for lost work, fire management, and electricity grid retrofits) are mostly absent or poorly implemented.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many actions, such as expanding green cover and urban shade, are not effectively targeting the most heat-exposed populations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gaps in planning could lead to higher heat-related deaths in the future, as heat waves become more frequent, intense, and prolonged.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff2cc\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Do you know?<\/strong><br>&#8211; Heatstroke deaths increased from 530 in 2020 to 730 in 2022, but decreased to 269 suspected and 161 confirmed deaths in 2024, according to NDMA.<br>&#8211; The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has been implementing HAPs in 23 heatwave-prone states in collaboration with state authorities.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Suggestions\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The study emphasizes the urgent need to strengthen both immediate responses and long-term strategies to reduce the health impacts of extreme heat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adequate funding is required to implement long-term measures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source :IE<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Centre notified a 24% increase in the salaries of MPs with effect from April 1, 2023.<\/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-39807","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\/39807","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=39807"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39807\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":39808,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39807\/revisions\/39808"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=39807"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=39807"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=39807"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}