{"id":62169,"date":"2025-12-19T18:32:56","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T13:02:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=62169"},"modified":"2025-12-19T18:45:41","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T13:15:41","slug":"news-in-short-19-12-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/19-12-2025\/news-in-short-19-12-2025","title":{"rendered":"News In Short 19-12-2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Draft Content Syndication Policy, 2025<\/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>Prasar Bharati has prepared a<strong> draft Content Syndication Policy, 2025<\/strong> to promote cultural outreach and monetize content.<\/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<strong> policy aims<\/strong> to<strong> monetize content<\/strong> being produced by Doordarshan and Akashvani, archived national and regional content, and live coverages (Government events, festivals, sports, etc.).\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It also takes into consideration<strong> digital-first content <\/strong>published on <strong>Prasar Bharati&#8217;s OTT platform.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It also proposes monetization of commissioned, co-produced, licensed, and other content owned by Prasar Bharati.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The draft Policy envisages fostering <strong>strategic collaborations with domestic and international platforms<\/strong> to expand the reach of Prasar Bharati\u2019s content and strengthen India\u2019s cultural presence globally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It provides for flexible licensing models such as flat fee, revenue share, minimum guarantee with revenue share.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/prasar-bharati-has-prepared-draft-content-syndication-policy-to-promote-cultural-outreach-mos-dr-l-murugan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>AIR<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>900 Million People will Have Diabetes by 2050<\/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>The 11th edition of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Diabetes Atlas, projects a sharp global rise in diabetes prevalence by 2050.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Scale of the Global Burden<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The number of people living with diabetes (20\u201379 years) is projected to rise from around <strong>580 million<\/strong> adults in 2024 to over <strong>850\u2013900 million<\/strong> by 2050.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diabetes prevalence is estimated to increase from <strong>11.11%<\/strong> of the global adult population in 2024 to <strong>12.96% by 2050.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The projections cover <strong>210 countries <\/strong>and five territories, making it the most comprehensive global assessment to date.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In 2024:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>China ranks first <\/strong>with about <strong>148 million<\/strong> people with diabetes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>India<\/strong> is second with nearly <strong>90 million.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The United States<\/strong> ranks third, followed by <strong>Pakistan.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By 2050, China and India<\/strong> are projected to retain the top two positions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Diabetes?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Diabetes is a <strong>chronic medical condition<\/strong> where the body has trouble regulating <strong>blood sugar (glucose) levels.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It occurs when the body either <strong>doesn&#8217;t produce enough insulin<\/strong> (a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar) or doesn&#8217;t effectively use the insulin it produces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Types of diabetes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Type 1 Diabetes: <\/strong>The body doesn\u2019t produce insulin at all, and it typically develops in childhood or adolescence.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Type 1 diabetes is usually <strong>diagnosed in children and young adults,<\/strong> although it can appear at any age.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People with <strong>type 1 diabetes<\/strong> need to <strong>take insulin every day <\/strong>to stay alive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Type 2 Diabetes: <\/strong>The body doesn&#8217;t use insulin properly (insulin resistance), often due to lifestyle factors, and usually develops in adults.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One can develop type 2 diabetes at any age, even during childhood. However, this type of diabetes occurs most often in middle-aged and older people.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type 2 is the <strong>most common<\/strong> type of diabetes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Managing Diabetes:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If not managed, diabetes can lead to serious health issues such as heart disease, kidney problems, and nerve damage.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managing diabetes typically involves a combination of diet, exercise, medication, and regular blood sugar monitoring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/health\/diabetes-atlas-projections-indicate-900-million-people-will-have-diabetes-in-2050\/article70412984.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>New Logo for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: 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 Government of India, in collaboration with NABARD, has unveiled a common logo for all <strong>Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) under the \u201cOne RRB, One Logo\u201d initiative<\/strong>, marking a significant step towards unifying the identity of RRBs across the country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the \u201cOne RRB, One Logo\u201d Initiative?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A reform measure to introduce a single, uniform visual identity for all <strong>43 Regional Rural Banks operating in India.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implemented jointly by Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance &amp; National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applies across all RRB branches, digital platforms, passbooks, ATMs, stationery and customer interfaces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"dceaeb\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-110-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-62170\" style=\"--dominant-color: #dceaeb; width:379px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-110-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-110-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-110-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-110.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Objectives of the Initiative<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unified Identity:<\/strong> Present RRBs as part of a single national banking system, rather than fragmented regional entities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customer Trust:<\/strong> Improve public confidence by ensuring easy recognition and credibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Operational Integration:<\/strong> Support recent amalgamation and consolidation of RRBs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Digital Readiness: <\/strong>Align RRB branding with modern banking and digital financial services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About RRBs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>RRBs were created under the Regional Rural Banks Act, 1976 to expand institutional credit in rural areas &amp; serve small farmers, SHGs, artisans and MSMEs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RRBs have a tripartite ownership pattern:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Government of India \u2013 50%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Concerned State Government \u2013 15%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sponsor Bank \u2013 35%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/finance-ministry-unveils-new-logofor-regional-rural-banks\/article70413083.ece#:~:text=communities%2C%20it%20added.-,The%20colours%20of%20the%20RRB%20logo%20have%20been%20chosen%20to,mission%20to%20serve%20rural%20India.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Andhra\u2019s Rare Earth Corridor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/ Science &amp; Technology<\/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>Andhra Pradesh\u2019s 974-km-long coastline<\/strong> has gained strategic importance due to large reserves of <strong>rare earth elements (REEs) <\/strong>embedded in beach sand minerals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Andhra\u2019s Rare Earth Corridor?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A continuous mineral-rich belt along Andhra Pradesh\u2019s coast from <strong>Srikakulam (north) to Nellore (south).<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rich in beach sand minerals such as:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monazite (primary source of REEs and thorium)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ilmenite, rutile, zircon, garnet and sillimanite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Andhra Pradesh holds 30\u201335% of India\u2019s total monazite reserves<\/strong>, out of 12\u201315 million tonnes nationally, making it one of India\u2019s most underutilised critical mineral zones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are Rare Earth Elements (REEs)?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They are a group of <strong>17 elements, 15 lanthanides + scandium + yttrium.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Though geologically abundant, they are termed \u201crare\u201d because:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They occur in low concentrations, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their extraction and processing are complex, capital- and technology-intensive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>REEs are classified into:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Light REEs (LREEs): lanthanum, cerium, neodymium, praseodymium, samarium, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heavy REEs (HREEs): dysprosium, terbium, yttrium, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"cbd4d4\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-111-1024x559.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-62173\" style=\"--dominant-color: #cbd4d4; aspect-ratio:1.8318737860769414;width:356px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-111-1024x559.png 1024w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-111-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-111-768x419.png 768w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-111-1536x838.png 1536w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-111.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Source: TOI<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Ratle Project<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Infrastructure<\/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>Recently, the Jammu and Kashmir Police informed Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited (MEIL) that 29 workers employed at the under-construction 850 MW <strong>Ratle Hydro Electric Project in Kishtwar<\/strong> had alleged militant links or criminal backgrounds.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Ratle Hydroelectric Project (850 MW)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> On the Chenab River near Drabshalla in Kishtwar district, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Type and capacity:<\/strong> Run-of-the-river scheme with a total installed capacity of 850 MW and a 133 m high concrete gravity dam and associated underground power houses.\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ownership structure:<\/strong> Implemented by Ratle Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd, a JV of NHPC (51% equity) and JKSPDC (49% equity).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source :<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/twist-in-ratle-project-row-jk-police-wrote-last-month-warning-about-29-with-terror-or-criminal-backgrounds-10427813\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>RESPOND Basket 2025<\/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>Recently, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the RESPOND Basket 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>RESPOND Basket 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It invites submission of research proposals from various premier universities, and other recognised academic and R&amp;D institutions in areas relevant to ISRO\u2019s upcoming missions and national priorities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It supports ISRO\u2019s upcoming projects, including Bharatiya Antariksh Station, Chandrayaan-4, Gaganyaan missions, Venus orbiter, and a human Moon landing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source :<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/karnataka\/isro-releases-respond-basket-2025-invites-submission-of-research-proposals\/article70402376.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Context<\/strong><\/p>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">Prasar Bharati has prepared a draft Content Syndication Policy, 2025 to promote cultural outreach and monetize content.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>About<\/strong><\/p>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">The policy aims to monetize content being produced by Doordarshan and Akashvani, archived national and regional content, and live coverages (Government events, festivals, sports, etc.).<\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">It also takes into consideration digital-first content published on Prasar Bharati&#8217;s OTT platform.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">It also proposes monetization of commissioned, co-produced, licensed, and other content owned by Prasar Bharati.<\/li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/19-12-2025\/news-in-short-19-12-2025\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-sm float-end\">Read 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