{"id":59034,"date":"2025-11-12T19:12:22","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T13:42:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=59034"},"modified":"2025-11-13T14:43:40","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T09:13:40","slug":"news-in-short-12-november-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/12-11-2025\/news-in-short-12-november-2025","title":{"rendered":"News in Short \u2013 12 November, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Fungus Infections Rise in India<\/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>Studies suggest that<strong> fungal infections <\/strong>would overtake the annual incidence of tuberculosis in India.<\/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>A study in 2022 had estimated that <strong>India has the largest burden of fungal diseases per capita in the world.\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This means over 57 million people (4.1% of the population) are affected by serious fungal diseases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The report also flagged how<strong> diagnostic limitations<\/strong> across the country had already inhibited some high-quality epidemiological studies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fungal Infections<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fungal infections also called mycoses <\/strong>are diseases caused by <strong>fungi<\/strong>.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fungi are <strong>eukaryotic organisms (cells with nuclei<\/strong>) that differ from bacteria and viruses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They thrive in warm, moist environments and can live on skin, mucous membranes, or inside the body.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fungal infections<\/strong> range from mild to life-threatening.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>People with weakened immune system<\/strong>s are at higher risk for most fungal infections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/health-wellness\/fungus-infections-rise-india-research-diagnosis-labs-larger-infectious-diseases-network-10358350\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus:GS2\/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 Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP) has been launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is a year-long, mission-mode initiative which\u00a0 aims to fast-track the remediation of remaining dumpsites and reclaim valuable urban land for community and infrastructure development, advancing India\u2019s vision of achieving \u201cLakshya Zero Dumpsites\u201d by September 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Dumpsite Remediation Action Plan (DRAP) is guided by the<strong> 5P framework <\/strong>from the <strong>Swachh Bharat Missio<\/strong>n, ensuring comprehensive oversight, funding, and community engagement:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Political Leadership:<\/strong> Senior leaders adopt specific dumpsites to drive progress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Public Finance:<\/strong> Additional financial support is provided to cities with significant legacy waste, supplementing existing funds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Partnerships<\/strong>: Collaborations include corporates\/PSUs for funding, PWDs\/NHAI for using inert waste in road construction, technical experts for engineering, and NGOs for community outreach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Public Advocacy<\/strong>: Focus on awareness and health initiatives for affected communities, including SafaiMitras and nearby residents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Project Management:<\/strong> Site-specific micro-action plans with defined timelines, resource allocation, and monitoring mechanisms ensure effective execution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/khattar-unveils-national-programme-to-fast-track-landfill-remediation-101762602450280.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>HT<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>YBRANT Programme<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus:GS2\/Governance; GS3\/Economy<\/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 Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), in partnership with WNS Global Services, launched the <strong>YBRANT programme.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>YBRANT programme<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is a strategic collaboration between government, industry, and academia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is designed to instill sustainable development values in future CEOs.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is a six-month blended learning program that includes 15 modules, 22.5 hours of academic instruction, and 18 hours of fieldwork, delivered via IICA\u2019s online platform.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Objectives and Need\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India\u2019s CSR spending has grown significantly\u2014from \u20b910,065.93 crore in FY 2014\u201315 to \u20b934,908.75 crore in FY 2023\u201324\u2014highlighting the need for professionals who balance profit with responsible conduct.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Therefore the YBRANT programme aims to cultivate socially responsible and sustainability-oriented business leaders.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2189010\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Lucifer Bee<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Species in News<\/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>Australian scientists have discovered<strong> a new native bee species named Lucifer.<\/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 new species \u2013 <strong>dubbed Megachile (Hackeriapis) Lucifer<\/strong> \u2013 was first discovered <strong>in 2019<\/strong> in the <strong>state of Western Australia.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It\u2019s the <strong>first new membe<\/strong>r of this bee group to be described in more than 20 years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Australia <\/strong>has around 2,000 native bee species, more than 300 of which are yet to be scientifically named and described.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The<strong> highly distinctive, upward-pointing horns<\/strong> on the female bee\u2019s face inspired its name.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Each of the horns on the bee measure about<strong> 0.9 millimetres <\/strong>and scientists note could be used to access flowers, compete for resources, and defend nests.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interestingly, the species\u2019 male bees lack the horns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"c1bcb5\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Lucifer-Bee.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-59037\" style=\"--dominant-color: #c1bcb5; width:534px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Lucifer-Bee.webp 600w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Lucifer-Bee-300x206.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Significance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The discovery will <strong>raise awareness about the number of undiscovered species <\/strong>that may still exist, especially in areas threatened by mining.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Many mining companies still don\u2019t survey for native bees, including those that play crucial roles in supporting threatened plants and ecosystems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Almost all flowering plants depend on wild pollinators, particularly bees, but <strong>habitat loss and climate change<\/strong> are driving many vital species to the brink of extinction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_international\/issues\/156051\/OPS\/GUEF49GTB.1+GBNF5D719.1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Gaganyaan Mission\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/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>ISRO successfully conducted a critical parachute test for its upcoming human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ISRO will next conduct three uncrewed flights<strong> with Vyomitra, a half-humanoid robot,<\/strong> aiming for a crewed mission by early 2027.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gaganyaan Mission\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Gaganyaan Programme was approved in December 2018.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is a mission of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and was approved with a financial outlay of approximately \u20b920,193 crore.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is India\u2019s <strong>first indigenous human spaceflight initiative.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It aims to demonstrate <strong>India\u2019s human spaceflight capability<\/strong> by sending a<strong> crew to 400 km low-Earth orbit for three days,<\/strong> with a safe return and sea landing in Indian waters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Human Rated LVM3, a modified version of <strong>ISRO\u2019s reliable LVM3 rocket, is identified<\/strong> as the launch vehicle for Gaganyaan mission.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It features a Crew Escape System (CES) with high-thrust solid motors to safely evacuate the crew during launch emergencies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source :<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/technology\/science\/isro-conducts-crucial-parachute-test-for-gaganyaan-human-spaceflight-mission-10360831\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>International Cryosphere Climate Initiative<\/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>The <strong>\u201c2025 State of the Cryosphere Report\u201d<\/strong> underscores that Earth&#8217;s glaciers and ice sheets are rapidly melting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Critical Thresholds:<\/strong> Earth&#8217;s cryosphere (glaciers and ice sheets) is nearing critical temperature thresholds, with irreversible melting likely at just 1\u00b0C of warming, and many glaciers could melt irreversibly at even lower temperatures.\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Global Ice Loss: <\/strong>Rapid melting of polar ice sheets and glaciers, notably in Greenland and Antarctica, is accelerating sea-level rise and causing significant impacts on ocean currents and ecosystems.\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sea Ice Decline: <\/strong>Both Arctic and Antarctic sea ice have hit record lows in 2025, affecting global climate patterns and marine food webs.\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sea-Level Rise: <\/strong>Staying at current warming levels (~1.2\u00b0C) could lead to several meters of sea-level rise over centuries, threatening coastal cities and small islands, but limiting warming to 1.5\u00b0C or below can slow this process.\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Impact on Water Resources<\/strong>: Melting glaciers and ice sheets have already released large volumes of water, roughly 13% of global annual water consumption in 2023, with future reductions threatening water security for billions.\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ocean Changes:<\/strong> Melting polar ice and warmer waters are disrupting ocean currents, slowing the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, and potentially causing colder temperatures in northern Europe.\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Increased Risks:<\/strong> Loss of permafrost, increased ocean acidification, and declining snow cover are further aggravating climate change effects, threatening ecosystems and human livelihoods.\u200b<\/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>National Water Awards 2024<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: Miscellaneous<\/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>Maharashtra has secured the first position in the Best State category of the 6th National Water Awards for 2024.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gujarat and Haryana have been placed second and third respectively.<\/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>Instituted in 2018 by the <strong>Department of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation<\/strong> (DoWR, RD &amp;GR), the National Water Awards aim to encourage sustainable water management and support the government\u2019s \u2018Jal Samridh Bharat\u2019 vision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This year, 46 winners have been selected across <strong>ten categories<\/strong>, including Best District, Best Village Panchayat, Best Urban Local Body, and Best Institution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2188704\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PIB<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Context<\/strong><\/p>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">Studies suggest that fungal infections would overtake the annual incidence of tuberculosis in India.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>About<\/strong><\/p>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">A study in 2022 had estimated that India has the largest burden of fungal diseases per capita in the world.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">This means over 57 million people (4.1% of the population) are affected by serious fungal diseases.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">The report also flagged how diagnostic limitations across the country had already inhibited some high-quality epidemiological studies.<\/li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/12-11-2025\/news-in-short-12-november-2025\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-sm 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