{"id":43114,"date":"2025-05-10T20:29:34","date_gmt":"2025-05-10T14:59:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=43114"},"modified":"2025-05-10T20:29:47","modified_gmt":"2025-05-10T14:59:47","slug":"news-in-short-10-05-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/10-05-2025\/news-in-short-10-05-2025","title":{"rendered":"News In Short-10-05-2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>164th Birth Anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS1\/ History and Culture<\/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>PM Modi paid tributes to Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore on his Jayanti.<\/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>Rabindranath Tagore<\/strong> was an <strong>Indian polymath<\/strong> who worked as a poet, writer, playwright, composer, philosopher, social reformer, and painter of the Bengal Renaissance.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>He founded <strong>Visva-Bharati University<\/strong> in <strong>1921.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Literary Contributions: <\/strong>Tagore reshaped Bengali literature and music by incorporating Contextual Modernism, blending tradition with contemporary themes.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Gitanjali: <\/strong>A collection of devotional poems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gora:<\/strong> A philosophical novel reflecting ideas of nationalism and identity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ghare-Baire (The Home and the World): <\/strong>A critique of aggressive nationalism.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Musical Legacy<\/strong>: His lyrical compositions became the national anthems of:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>India: <\/strong>&#8220;Jana Gana Mana&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bangladesh: <\/strong>&#8220;Amar Shonar Bangla&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>His song &#8220;<strong>Banglar Mati Banglar Jol&#8221;<\/strong> has been adopted as the state anthem of West Bengal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Legacy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In <strong>1913<\/strong>, Tagore became the <strong>first non-European <\/strong>to win a Nobel Prize in any category<strong> (for Gitanjali)<\/strong>, and also the first lyricist to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tagore was known by the sobriquets <strong>Gurudeb, Kobiguru, and Biswokobi.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2127863#:~:text=His%20works%20emphasised%20on%20humanism,India&#039;s%20literary%20and%20cultural%20soul.\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Maharana Pratap<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS1\/Medieval History<\/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 Prime Minister paid tributes to the valiant warrior, <strong>Maharana Pratap on the occasion of his Jayanti.<\/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>Maharana Pratap was born on <strong>May 9th 1540 <\/strong>in Kumbhalgarh, Rajasthan.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He was the<strong> 54th ruler of Mewar<\/strong> in present-day Rajasthan in the line of the <strong>Sisodiya Rajputs.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Battle of Haldighati (1576): <\/strong>Fought between Maharana Pratap and the Mughal forces led by <strong>Raja Man Singh I of Amber.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The battle is famous for heroic Rajput resistance against heavy odds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Battle of Haldighati<\/strong> failed to break the stalemate between Akbar and Rana Pratap, with the latter retreating into the hills of southern Mewar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>His horse Chetak is also legendary for its loyalty and bravery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legacy:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Refused to accept Mughal supremacy, unlike many other Rajput rulers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regained much of his lost territory except for Chittorgarh.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remains a symbol of Rajput pride, valor, and resistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2127861#:~:text=The%20Prime%20Minister%2C%20Shri%20Narendra,%E0%A4%9C%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%A4%E0%A5%80%20%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%B0%20%E0%A4%95%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%9F%E0%A4%BF%2D%E0%A4%95%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%9F%E0%A4%BF%20%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%A8%E0%A5%A4\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>World Press Freedom Index<\/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>Reporters Without Borders (RSF) <\/strong>has released the<strong> World Press Freedom Index.<\/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>The Index is based on a <strong>score ranging from 0 to 100 <\/strong>that is assigned to each country or territory, with <strong>100 being the best possible score <\/strong>(the highest possible level of press freedom) and<strong> 0 the worst.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is to compare the level of freedom <strong>enjoyed by journalists and media in 180 countries and territories.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Findings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>India ranked 151st<\/strong> with a total score of <strong>32.96<\/strong> in 2025, moving up 8 places from <strong>159th last year.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Top-ranked: Norway <\/strong>retained the 1st position, followed by other Scandinavian and European nations, benefiting from strong legal protections and diverse media ecosystems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bottom-ranked:<\/strong> <strong>Eritrea<\/strong> ranked 180th (last), followed by countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and East Asia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Challenges to Media Freedom: <\/strong>Financial instability of media is a major issue in 160 of 180 countries.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Notably affected countries:<\/strong> United States: Rank 57 (\u2193 2 places), Tunisia: Rank 129 (\u2193 11 places), Argentina: Rank 87 (\u2193 21 places).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Political instability worsens media conditions: <\/strong>Palestine: Rank 163, Israel: Rank 112 (\u2193 11 places).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Media Ownership &amp; Self-Censorship:<\/strong> Concentration of media ownership endangers media diversity and promotes self-censorship in 46 countries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Includes high-ranking democracies like: <\/strong>Australia (29th), Canada (21st), Czechia (10th), France (25th, \u2193 4 places)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>State-controlled media:<\/strong> Russia: Rank 171st (\u2193 9 places), where the media landscape is heavily state-owned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/trending\/top-10-listing\/top-10-best-worst-countries-for-press-freedom-2025-indias-rank-9983064\/#:~:text=does%20India%20rank%3F-,India%20ranked%20151st%20with%20a%20total%20score%20of%2032.96%20in,score%20%E2%80%93%202025%20vs.%202024.\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u2018UP AGREES\u2019 and \u2018AI Pragya\u2019 Initiatives<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus :GS3\/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>Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met with World Bank President Ajay Banga in Lucknow to launch two major initiatives: <strong>\u2018UP AGREES\u2019 and \u2018AI Pragya\u2019<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About the initiatives<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UP AGREES stand for Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Growth and Rural Enterprise Ecosystem Strengthening(UP AGREES).\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It will revolutionize <strong>agriculture <\/strong>in 28 districts of Bundelkhand and Purvanchal by promoting<strong> tech-driven<\/strong> farming and boosting productivity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AI Pragya<\/strong> seeks to train <strong>10 lakh youth in artificial intelligence<\/strong> and <strong>digital skills<\/strong>, creating a strong talent pool for emerging tech sectors.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It will provide certification in key domains like AI, machine learning, data analytics, and cybersecurity \u2014 paving the way for more employment opportunities and a thriving startup ecosystem in the state.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It will be implemented with the support of various state departments, including Education, Health, Agriculture, Rural Development, Revenue, and Secretariat Administration<\/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>These initiatives are vital steps toward making Uttar Pradesh a $1 trillion economy and a national growth engine.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The projects aim to transform farming, improve government services, and open new employment opportunities in technology.<\/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>France-Poland Treaty<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/ International Relations<\/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>France and Poland have signed a landmark cooperation and friendship treaty, including a mutual defence clause, aimed at reinforcing bilateral ties amid heightened security threats in Europe.<\/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>Mutual Defence Clause:<\/strong> The treaty states that \u201cin the event of armed aggression on their territories, the parties shall provide mutual assistance, including by military means.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The treaty is in addition to, and not a substitute for, <strong>NATO and EU <\/strong>defence commitments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The treaty is the first that France has signed with a central European country after a series of pacts with <strong>Italy, Spain and Germany.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/macron-tusk-sign-france-poland-treaty-with-mutual-defence-clause-afp\/article69558182.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>Expansion of Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS)<\/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 Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), <strong>Ministry of Commerce and Industry<\/strong> has notified the <strong>expansion of the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS).<\/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>The government initiative aimed at<strong> improving credit access<\/strong> for startups in India, particularly those aligned with the <strong>\u2018Make in India\u2019 initiative <\/strong>and the vision of <strong>\u2018Viksit Bharat\u2019 (Developed India).<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Increased Guarantee Coverage:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ceiling on guarantee cover per borrower under the <strong>Scheme from Rs. 10 crore to Rs. 20 crore.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>85% guarantee on the default amount for loans up to Rs. 10 crore.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>75% guarantee for loans above Rs. 10 crore.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reduction in Annual Guarantee Fee (AGF):<\/strong> For startups in 27 Champion Sectors, AGF has been reduced from 2% to 1% p.a.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This aims to boost innovation in priority manufacturing and service sectors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Operational Reforms: <\/strong>Based on startup ecosystem feedback, several reforms have been introduced to make CGSS more accessible and attractive to both lenders and startups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Increased Lending Confidence: <\/strong>The scheme&#8217;s expansion reduces risk perception among lenders, encouraging more financial institutions to provide credit, especially early-stage debt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Implications:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Startups benefit from easier access to collateral-free loans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial institutions are more likely to participate in startup funding due to reduced risk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Champion sectors will likely see a surge in innovation and investment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This is a strategic push toward making India a global innovation hub.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2127843\" 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 Chile Sign Terms of Reference for Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement\u00a0 Negotiations<\/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><strong>India and Chile <\/strong>signed the <strong>Terms of Reference (ToR) for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)<\/strong>, marking a significant advancement in their bilateral trade relations.<\/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>Purpose of CEPA: <\/strong>To build upon the existing <strong>Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA).<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To enhance cooperation in digital services, investment promotion, MSMEs, critical minerals, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aimed at deepening economic integration and fostering mutual economic growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Background of Bilateral Trade Relations: <\/strong>Framework Agreement on Economic Cooperation signed in <strong>2005<\/strong>.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PTA signed in 2006, expanded in 2016, and effective from 2017.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Further PTA expansion discussions held from 2019\u20132021 in three negotiation rounds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Significance: <\/strong>India and Chile maintain warm, cordial, and steadily strengthening relations.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CEPA reflects a shared vision for a balanced, ambitious, and mutually beneficial economic partnership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2127826\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Cyberattack<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Cyber Security<\/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>In a recent high-level meeting with the Finance Minister, major banks have informed that anti-DDoS (Distributed Denial-of-Service) systems have been implemented to protect against massive cyber-attacks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About DDoS Cyberattack<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is a malicious attempt to disrupt the normal functioning of a targeted server, service, or network by flooding it with excessive internet traffic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It leverages <strong>multiple compromised systems<\/strong> \u2014 often infected with malware \u2014 to generate traffic, <strong>unlike a Denial of Service (DoS) attack<\/strong>, which originates from a single source.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Types of DDoS Attacks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Volumetric Attacks:<\/strong> Flood the network with excessive data to consume bandwidth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Protocol Attacks:<\/strong> Exploit vulnerabilities in network protocols to disrupt communication.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Application Layer Attacks:<\/strong> Target specific applications, such as web servers, to exhaust system resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How DDoS Attacks Work?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Botnet Deployment: <\/strong>Attackers infect multiple devices with malware, turning them into bots that can be remotely controlled.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These bots are then used to send massive amounts of traffic to the target system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Traffic Overload:<\/strong> The target server receives an overwhelming number of requests, exceeding its capacity to process legitimate traffic.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It results in slowdowns, crashes, or complete service outages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Preventing DDoS Attacks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deploying Firewalls and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) to filter malicious traffic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using Load Balancers to distribute traffic and prevent overload.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implementing Rate Limiting to restrict excessive requests from a single source.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitoring Network Traffic for unusual patterns and early threat detection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/business\/2025\/May\/09\/cybersecurity-in-focus-amid-india-pakistan-tensions-fm-asks-banks-to-ensure-firewalling-of-digital-infra\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">New IE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Coal Gasification Plant Development and Production Agreement (CGPDPA)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/ Energy<\/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 Coal has signed the Coal Gasification Plant Development and Production Agreement (CGPDPA) with selected applicants under Category II of the Coal Gasification Financial Incentive Scheme.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This category includes projects under both private sector companies and government PSUs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Coal Gasification?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coal gasification enables <strong>conversion of coal into syngas<\/strong> (synthetic gas), which comprises <strong>hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and CO\u2082.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The syngas can be used<\/strong> to produce Methanol, Synthetic Natural Gas (SNG), Ammonium nitrate, Fertilizers and Petrochemicals and power.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Financial Incentive Scheme for Coal Gasification<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The scheme was launched<\/strong> in <strong>2024 <\/strong>and has a total outlay of<strong> \u20b98,500 crore.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The scheme aims to achieve <strong>100 million tonnes of coal gasification by 2030,<\/strong> leveraging India\u2019s abundant domestic coal reserves to promote sustainable industrial development.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It encourages participation from both public and private sector players to establish coal gasification projects across the country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2127819#:~:text=In%20a%20significant%20step%20toward,Coal%20Gasification%20Financial%20Incentive%20Scheme.\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">PM Modi paid tributes to Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore on his Jayanti.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><strong>About<\/strong><\/h3>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">Rabindranath Tagore was an Indian polymath who worked as a poet, writer, playwright, composer, philosopher, social reformer, and painter of the Bengal Renaissance.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">He founded Visva-Bharati University in 1921.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">Literary Contributions: Tagore reshaped Bengali literature and music by incorporating Contextual Modernism, blending tradition with contemporary themes.<\/li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/10-05-2025\/news-in-short-10-05-2025\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-sm float-end\">Read 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