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US recognized McMahon Line as international border

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A bipartisan resolution was passed by the US, formally recognizing the McMahon Line as the international boundary between China and Indias Arunachal Pradesh. The resolution rejected Chinas claim that the state belongs to its territory and instead acknowledged Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of India. Furthermore, the resolution expressed support for Indias and territorial Integrity.

The resolution, titled Reaffirmation of Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory and condemnation

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of Chinas provocative activities in South Asia,came after a major clash between the Indian and Chinese forces inArunachals Tawangin December last year.

The Indian Army and theJapanese Ground Self-Defense Force(JGSDF ) are participating in the ongoing bilateral training exercise, Exercise Dharma Guardian-2023 scheduled at Camp Imazu in Shiga province, Japan. The contingent of theIndian Armyarrived in Japan and the opening ceremony of the fourth edition of Exercise Dharma Guardian was held atAibano Field Firing Range. Notably, this is the first time ever that the DG series of exercises is being organised in Japan.

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The warriors, participating in the annual exercise, will share experiences gained during operations in order to enhance interoperability in planning and execution.

It will further enhance the level of DEFENCE co-operation between the Indian Army and Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forces, enhancing the bilateral relations between the two nations.

Notably, Exercise Dharma Guardian-2023, which has been organised in line with several other military training exercises undertaken by India with various countries, is crucial and significant in terms of the security challenges

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faced by both nations against the backdrop of the
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current global situation. The Exercise Dharma Guardian-2023 is an annual exercise that takes place between the soldiers of both countries.

Aquifer mapping to end by March: Min

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Aquifer mapping of the country would be completed by March this year, an exercise that will help various states gauge availability of ground water and its recharge

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potential.

Responding to a question in the Rajya Sabha recently, Minister of State for Jal Shakti Bishweswar Tudu said out of the total geographical area of around 33 lakh sq km of the entire country, around 25 lakh sq km of mappable area has been identified.

The Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) has taken up the Aquifer Mapping and Management Programme since 2012 under the scheme of Ground Water Management and Regulation. The programme is aimed at delineating aquifer disposition and their characterisation for preparation of aquifer or area specific ground water management plans with community participation.

The management plans are shared with respective state governments for taking appropriate measures or implementation. Aquifer mapping is a scientific process, wherein different analyses are applied to characterise the quantity, quality and sustainability of groundwater in aquifers.

Ministry launches nationwide drive to end filariasis disease

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The Union Health Ministry launched a nationwide mass drug administration (MDA) campaign aimed at ending filariasis disease transmission through door-to-door administration of anti-filarial drugs, especially in 10 affected states including Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Karnataka, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh.

The launch came a month after the programme received resounding support from Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to eliminate filariasis by 2027, three years ahead of the global target.

India has ramped up efforts to eliminate lymphatic filariasis (LF), a vector-borne disease caused by culex mosquitoes that leads to disabilities, well ahead of

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the global targets to safeguard communities from disabilities, as well as from social and economic insecurity.

The Centre has already unveiled a renewed five-pronged strategy for the elimination of LF, a statement from the Ministry said.

UIDAI Launched New AI Chatbot Aadhaar Mitra in India

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The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has recently launched a chatbot to help people get an answer to their queries related to the Aadhaar card. It is called Aadhaar Mitra. The /Machine Learning (AI/ML)-a based chatbot can answer queries related to Aadhaar enrolment number, PVC Card order status, and complaint status, among other things. It is available in both English and Hindi languages

Aadhaar Chatbot

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is well-trained to answer queries on Aadhaar-related topics, provide information about Locate Aadhaar Center, Check Aadhaar Enrolment/ Update status, Check PVC Card Order status, file a Complaint, Check Complaint status, Locate Enrolment Center, and Book an Appointment.

South Africa declares State of Disaster over electricity crisis

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In order to speed up the governments reaction to an ongoing Energy Crisis, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa proclaimed a state of Disaster. He also promised to designate a minister in his office who will concentrate on increasing the supply of power.

Since 2008, the nation has struggled with

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electricity shortages that have reached historic heights, resulting in rolling blackouts every day of this year.

Only 56% Of Funds Utilized By States In Last 3 Years For The Nutrition Mission.

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State Governments and Union Territories have utilized only 56% of the total budgets released under Poshan Abhiyan or Nutrition Mission in the earlier 3 years.

Highlights:

On December 8, the Minister for Women & Child Development, Smriti Irani, mentioned this in Parliament.

The central government emphasized that out of the total share of Rs 5312 between financial years 2019 to 2021, Rs 2985 crore was utilized.

Poshan Abhiyan was established in March 2018 to facilitate stunting, low birth weight, undernutrition challenges by 2% per year.

It also aims to decrease anaemia among young children, women and adolescents by 3%

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by 2022.

POSHAN Maah was followed in September 2018 to improve nutritional consequences for adolescent girls, children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers.

Art and Surrogacy Bill Passed In Rajya Sabha

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On December 8, 2021, the Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill was passed in Lok Sabha.

Highlights:

The Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill was recently passed in the Lok Sabha which intends to regulate ART but then referred the bill to a standing committee.

ART covers all methods that are used to get pregnant. The procedures shall incorporate handling oocytes (immature eggs) or sperms outside the body.

It shall also involve giving the embryo into the womans body.

The ART Services shall cover the following: Donation of sperm

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or oocytes, In Vitro Fertilisation – fertilizing an egg and a sperm in the lab, Gestational Surrogacy –
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child carried by biological mother or surrogate mother.

The bill states that every ART bank or clinic should be listed under the National Registry of Banks and Clinics of India. The bill will authorize the National Registry.

The registry will act as a Database holding details of the hospitals and banks providing ART services.

Status of Digital divide in India

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Kerala had made digital Learning accessible. However, it was not case in other States having a digital divide. Digital divide was a new kind of deprivation. Furthermore, in a study of Climate effects

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on children, India had been ranked at fifth place with respect to vulnerability to .

UNICEF India to roll out five-year plan

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UNICEF India is designing an ambitious and innovative five-year programme, comprising of social policy as a priority across all the sectors.

While designing the new programme, UNICEF wanted to talk with all the stakeholders and get details on how what could be done better in the new Environment post

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COVID-19 and where https://exam.pscnotes.com/Climate-change”>Climate Change was a major priority.

Covid-19 and climate change had exacerbated the Learning crisis. Around 286 million children had been affected in India. This number excluded the millions out of school because of several reasons.