{"id":68429,"date":"2026-03-09T18:55:35","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T13:25:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=68429"},"modified":"2026-03-09T18:58:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T13:28:16","slug":"news-in-short-09-03-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/09-03-2026\/news-in-short-09-03-2026","title":{"rendered":"News In Short 09-03-2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>SHINE App for Women Employees<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS1\/Women Empowerment&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>Recently, the Indian Railways launched the<strong> SHINE app on International Women\u2019s Day<\/strong> to enhance safety and empowerment at work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sexual Harassment Incident Notification for Empowerment (SHINE) App<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is <strong>mobile app<\/strong> for women employees to lodge complaints about <strong>sexual harassment in the workplace<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is designed to<strong> maintain confidentiality and ensure complaints <\/strong>are addressed quickly by the Internal Complaints Committee, in line with <strong>Visakha guidelines (1997) and government instructions.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complaints can be filed through the Human Resources Management System (HRMS) and the Employee Self Service portal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source :<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/indian-railways-launch-shine-to-empower-women-at-workplace\/article70718792.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>How Votes for Rajya Sabha Elections are Calculated<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/Polity<\/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>On March 16, the Assemblies of<strong> ten states<\/strong> will elect <strong>37 MPs to Rajya Sabha.<\/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>Rajya Sabha has up to<strong> 250 members<\/strong>, <strong>12 <\/strong>of whom are nominated for their special knowledge of literature, science, art or social service. The others are elected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unlike Lok Sabha, whose members are directly elected by citizens, Rajya Sabha members are<strong> elected by state Assembly members<\/strong> through the system of <strong>proportional representation by a single, transferable vote.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Each MLA has one vote <\/strong>however, the vote is preferential: MLAs rank candidates as 1, 2, 3, 4\u2026 in order of preference.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A candidate must secure a minimum number of votes (quota) to get elected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If a candidate gets more votes than the quota, the surplus votes are transferred to other candidates based on the next preference.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If seats are still vacant, the candidate with the lowest votes is eliminated, and their votes are transferred according to next preferences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This continues until all seats are filled.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rajya Sabha MP: <\/strong>The minimum age to be a Rajya Sabha MP is 30.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must be an elector for a parliamentary constituency in that State or territory.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The term of a Rajya Sabha member is six years, and one-third of the members retire every two years.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This ensures continuity, as Rajya Sabha is a permanent body that is never dissolved, unlike the Lok Sabha.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: IE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Orunodoi Scheme<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/Welfare schemes&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 Assam Chief Minister announced plans to transfer \u20b99,000 to approximately 40 lakh beneficiary families under the <strong>Orunodoi scheme<\/strong> through <strong>direct benefit transfer (DBT).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Orunodoi scheme<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Orunodoi\u2019 or Arunodoi Scheme<\/strong> is a new scheme of the Government of Assam launched in 2020.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It envisages women empowerment, poverty alleviation and socio-economic inclusion of financially vulnerable women of the state through sustained financial assistance on a monthly basis, so that they are assured of minimum monthly cash flow.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Assam government\u2019s Orunodoi 3.0 Scheme provides financial support of \u20b91,250 per month to women from low-income families via Direct Benefit Transfer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The amount covers various essential expenses: \u20b9400 for medicines, \u20b9200 for a 50% subsidy on 4 kg of pulses, \u20b980 for a 50% sugar subsidy, \u20b9150 for fruits and vegetables, \u20b9150 for other essential needs, \u20b9170 for COVID-19-related expenses, and \u20b9250 for a subsidy on 50 units of electricity.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source :<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/assam\/on-womens-day-cash-incentives-announced-in-assam-manipur\/article70719498.ece\/amp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>AI Animal Deepfakes on the Rise<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Science and Technology; 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>AI-generated animal videos are rapidly spreading on social media platforms like Meta AI, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and X.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>AI-generated Animal Videos<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These videos, often called \u201cAI slop,\u201d show sensational or unrealistic encounters between humans and animals, including violent or anthropomorphized scenarios.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are easy to create using generative AI tools and are incentivized by platforms that reward viral, low-effort content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Consequences<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Viewers may believe endangered animals are abundant or behave like humans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children or adults may attempt unsafe interactions with animals, thinking they are harmless.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Misleading videos can undermine efforts to educate the public, identify species, and protect wildlife.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Potential for overtourism or demand for exotic pets, leading to wildlife trafficking and ecosystem disruption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fake depictions of dangerous animals attacking humans can lead to harm against real animals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entertainment-focused AI animal videos distort public perception, frustrate wildlife managers, and risk real-world harm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Expert view<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Conservation experts acknowledge AI\u2019s benefits in research, like identifying species in camera-trap images or analyzing bioacoustics, but strongly warn against AI videos made for entertainment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WWF-India\u2019s notes such videos distort public perception, creating real-world risks for both humans and animals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source :<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/technology\/the-dangers-of-ai-animal-slop-videos-explained\/article70714858.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong> In News <\/strong><\/p>\n<li class=\"ms-5\"> Recently, the Indian Railways launched the SHINE app on International Women\u2019s Day to enhance safety and empowerment at work. <\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong> Sexual Harassment Incident Notification for Empowerment (SHINE) App <\/strong><\/p>\n<li class=\"ms-5\"> It is mobile app for women employees to lodge complaints about sexual harassment in the workplace. <\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\"> It is designed to maintain confidentiality and ensure complaints are addressed quickly by the Internal Complaints Committee, in line with Visakha guidelines (1997) and government instructions. <\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\"> Complaints can be filed through the Human Resources Management System (HRMS) and the Employee Self Service portal. <\/li>\n<p><a href=\" https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/09-03-2026\/news-in-short-09-03-2026 \" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-sm float-end\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"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-68429","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\/68429","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\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=68429"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68429\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":68432,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68429\/revisions\/68432"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=68429"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=68429"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=68429"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}