{"id":16170,"date":"2025-05-05T02:45:49","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T02:45:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/?p=16170"},"modified":"2025-05-05T02:45:49","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T02:45:49","slug":"daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-16-03-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-16-03-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Daily Current Affairs and News Analysis 16-03-2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"forex-reserves\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-16-03-2025\/#Forex_Reserves\" title=\"Forex Reserves\">Forex Reserves<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-16-03-2025\/#CAR_T-Cell_Therapy\" title=\"CAR T-Cell Therapy\">CAR T-Cell Therapy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-16-03-2025\/#Melioidosis\" title=\"Melioidosis\">Melioidosis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-16-03-2025\/#YUVA_30\" title=\"YUVA 3.0\">YUVA 3.0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-16-03-2025\/#NECTAR\" title=\"NECTAR\">NECTAR<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-16-03-2025\/#Uniyala_Keralensis\" title=\"Uniyala Keralensis\">Uniyala Keralensis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-16-03-2025\/#Pobitora_Sanctuary\" title=\"Pobitora Sanctuary\">Pobitora Sanctuary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-16-03-2025\/#Raisina_Dialogue\" title=\"Raisina Dialogue\">Raisina Dialogue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-16-03-2025\/#Sentinels_of_the_Northeast\" title=\"Sentinels of the Northeast\">Sentinels of the Northeast<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Forex_Reserves\"><\/span>Forex Reserves<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Here are the key points and why in news for &#8220;Foreign Exchange Reserve&#8221;:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Significant Increase:<\/strong> India&#8217;s foreign exchange reserves surged by $15.267 billion to reach $653.966 billion in the week ending March 7, 2025, marking the largest increase in over two years. This is news because it reverses a recent declining trend and reflects a strengthening financial position.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Drivers of Increase:<\/strong> The sharp rise is primarily attributed to a $10 billion forex swap by the RBI, where dollars were bought to inject liquidity. This intervention influences the rupee&#8217;s exchange rate.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Components of Reserves:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Foreign currency assets (FCAs) increased by $13.993 billion to $557.282 billion. FCAs are held in currencies like the US dollar, euro, pound sterling, and yen.<\/li>\n<li>Gold reserves decreased by $1.053 billion to $74.325 billion.<\/li>\n<li>Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) rose by $212 million to $18.21 billion.<\/li>\n<li>Reserve position with the IMF decreased by $69 million to $4.148 billion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Importance of Forex Reserves:<\/strong> They provide liquidity for foreign exchange transactions, help manage balance of payments deficits, and allow the central bank (RBI) to intervene in Forex markets to influence the rupee&#8217;s exchange rate. A strong reserve level also enhances India&#8217;s international image, assuring trading partners of payment capabilities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Historical Context:<\/strong> The reserves had previously declined due to revaluation and RBI interventions. They reached an all-time high of $704.885 billion at the end of September 2024.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Custodian and Global Ranking:<\/strong> The RBI is the custodian of India&#8217;s forex reserves. China currently holds the world&#8217;s largest foreign exchange reserves.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2025\/05\/img_1746413142.jpg\" alt=\"Forex Reserves\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"car-t-cell-therapy\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAR_T-Cell_Therapy\"><\/span>CAR T-Cell Therapy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Breakthrough in India:<\/strong> India&#8217;s first CAR T-cell therapy shows promising results, with a 73% success rate in clinical trials published in The Lancet. This is a world-class innovation done within the country.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>How it Works:<\/strong> CAR T-cell therapy modifies a patient&#8217;s own T-cells to target and destroy cancer cells. T-cells are collected, engineered with receptors to bind to cancer cells, multiplied, and then infused back into the patient.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Target Cancers:<\/strong> This therapy is designed for specific blood cancers, particularly acute lymphoblastic leukemia and large B cell lymphomas, when other treatments have failed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Affordability:<\/strong> The Indian-developed therapy is significantly cheaper (approximately $30,000) compared to globally approved CAR T-cell treatments (US$373,000\u2013475,000), potentially improving access.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Availability:<\/strong> The therapy is now available at several hospitals across India, including Apollo, Fortis, Amrita and Max, among others.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Side Effects:<\/strong> Serious side effects, including hyperinflammation and organ damage (hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis), were observed in 12% of participants, resulting in at least one death. Other common side effects include low blood cell counts (red blood cells, platelets, neutrophils) and fever.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Why it Matters:<\/strong> CAR T-cell therapy offers a new option for patients with limited treatment alternatives. The Indian therapy&#8217;s affordability expands access to this advanced cancer treatment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Regulatory Approval:<\/strong> India&#8217;s drug regulator granted approval based on unpublished results, forgoing a large Phase III trial but requiring a 15-year patient follow-up.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Ongoing Controversy:<\/strong> There are still concerns about potential long-term risks, such as secondary cancers due to genetic mutations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"melioidosis\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Melioidosis\"><\/span>Melioidosis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Melioidosis Seasonality:<\/strong> A study in Odisha, India, shows melioidosis infections peak during and after the monsoon season.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Causative Agent:<\/strong> The disease is caused by the bacterium <em>Burkholderia pseudomallei<\/em>, found in soil and water in tropical\/subtropical areas.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Global Impact:<\/strong> <em>The Lancet<\/em> estimates 165,000 global melioidosis cases annually, with South Asia (including India) contributing 44%.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Diagnostic Challenges:<\/strong> <em>B. pseudomallei<\/em> requires specific lab conditions, potentially leading to misdiagnosis.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Treatment:<\/strong> Requires lengthy antibiotic treatment; incorrect diagnosis and inadequate treatment could lead to recurrence.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Environmental Factors:<\/strong> Rainfall, temperature, humidity, and solar radiation influence disease occurrence.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>High-Risk Areas:<\/strong> Cuttack, Balasore, Khordha, and Jajpur districts in Odisha show high potential for melioidosis.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Climate Change Implications:<\/strong> Altered rainfall and extreme weather may increase disease spread and shift it to new areas.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Vulnerable Populations:<\/strong> Adults aged 40 to 60 with underlying conditions (e.g., diabetes) are more commonly affected.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Transmission:<\/strong> Spread through contact with contaminated soil, air, or water; not from animals to humans.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>No Vaccine:<\/strong> There is currently no approved vaccine for melioidosis.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"yuva-3-0\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YUVA_30\"><\/span>YUVA 3.0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>PM-YUVA 3.0 Launched:<\/strong> The Ministry of Education launched PM-YUVA 3.0 (Prime Minister&#8217;s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aim:<\/strong> To train young, budding authors (under 30) to promote reading, writing, and book culture. Builds on the success of previous PM-YUVA schemes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Themes:<\/strong> Focuses on perspectives of the young generation of writers on themes like Contribution of Indian Diaspora in Nation Building, Indian Knowledge System, and Makers of Modern India (1950-2025).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Selection Process:<\/strong> 50 authors will be selected through an All India Contest conducted via MyGov portal. Proposals accepted until April 10, 2025. Selected authors announced May-June 2025.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mentorship:<\/strong> Selected authors receive training from established authors\/mentors from June 30, 2025, to December 30, 2025.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Financial Support:<\/strong> Authors receive a consolidated scholarship of Rs. 50,000 per month for six months (totaling Rs. 3 Lakh).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Publication &amp; Promotion:<\/strong> National Book Trust (NBT) publishes the completed books and translates them into other Indian languages, promoting &#8216;Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.&#8217; Authors receive a 10% royalty.<\/li>\n<li><strong>National Book Trust (NBT):<\/strong> NBT, under the Ministry of Education, is the implementing agency.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Opportunities:<\/strong> Selected authors engage with writers, participate in literary festivals, and promote their books and reading\/writing culture nationally.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Book Proposal:<\/strong> Contestants submit a 10,000-word book proposal, including a synopsis, chapter plan, sample chapters, bibliography, and references.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"nectar\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NECTAR\"><\/span>NECTAR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Foundation Stone Laid:<\/strong> Union Minister of Science &amp; Technology Jitendra Singh laid the foundation stone for NECTAR&#8217;s permanent campus in Mawdiangdiang, Shillong.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Autonomous Institute:<\/strong> NECTAR is an autonomous institute under the Department of Science &amp; Technology (DST), focusing on socio-economic development in the Northeast.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Expansion:<\/strong> Established in 2014, NECTAR has expanded its reach across all eight northeastern states.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mission Saffron:<\/strong> NECTAR&#8217;s initiatives include Mission Saffron (launched in 2021), aiming to introduce saffron cultivation in the Northeast, potentially making the region a saffron hub.<\/li>\n<li><strong>STEM Education Lab:<\/strong> A STEM Education Lab has been established in Shillong (developed in collaboration with IISER Pune and Smart Village Movement) to empower students with technologies like electronics, robotics, and 3D printing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Drone Technology &amp; Flood Mitigation:<\/strong> NECTAR is involved in drone technology and using GIS and remote sensing for flood vulnerability assessments in Assam (Morigaon, Dhubri, and Majuli).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beekeeping &amp; Honey Mission:<\/strong> NECTAR is working on Beekeeping and Honey Mission, diversifying its impact across sectors from bamboo to beekeeping.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Focus &amp; Identity:<\/strong> NECTAR is encouraged to focus on specific sectors to maximize resources and contribute to &#8220;Atmanirbhar Northeast&#8221; and &#8220;Viksit Bharat.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> NECTAR aims to apply appropriate technologies for development in the Northeast, focusing on biodiversity, watershed management, telemedicine, horticulture, infrastructure, and employment using local resources.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Functions:<\/strong> NECTAR acts as a solution designer, provides technology assistance to state governments, offers technology-assisted decision support systems, and has a focus on technology reach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"uniyala-keralensis\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uniyala_Keralensis\"><\/span>Uniyala Keralensis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Here are the key points about &#8220;Uniyala keralensis&#8221;:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>New Species Discovery:<\/strong> A previously unidentified shrub, <em>Uniyala keralensis<\/em>, has been confirmed as a new species of the <em>Uniyala<\/em> genus, belonging to the Asteraceae family.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Long Discovery Process:<\/strong> The first specimen was collected in 1998 but only recently confirmed as a distinct species after comparisons and reclassification of the <em>Uniyala<\/em> genus from <em>Vernonia<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Endemic Location:<\/strong> <em>Uniyala keralensis<\/em> is endemic to southwest India, specifically the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve (ABR) in Kerala&#8217;s Thiruvananthapuram district.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Physical Characteristics:<\/strong> It&#8217;s a &#8220;small to large shrub&#8221; (1-3m) with light purple florets, larger leaves, longer petioles, and fewer lateral veins compared to related species like <em>Uniyala comorinensis<\/em> and <em>Uniyala salviifolia<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat and Population:<\/strong> Found in open areas on western mountain slopes of the ABR, between 700-1400 meters elevation. The current population is estimated at 5,000 individuals in four subpopulations across 250 km\u00b2.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flowering and Fruiting:<\/strong> Occurs from August to April.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong> Classified as Data Deficient (DD) by the IUCN (2024) due to limited data and population information.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Naming Significance:<\/strong> The species is named <em>keralensis<\/em> after the State of Kerala. The genus <em>Uniyala<\/em> is named after plant taxonomist B.P. Uniyal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Publication:<\/strong> The findings were published in the journal Phytotaxa. The genus <em>Uniyala<\/em> comprises 11 species in southern India and Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2025\/05\/img_1746413148.jpg\" alt=\"Uniyala Keralensis\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"pobitora-sanctuary\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pobitora_Sanctuary\"><\/span>Pobitora Sanctuary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Drying of Tamulidoba Beel:<\/strong> A major wetland within Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is drying up, highlighting the need for habitat management. This is important as it impacts the ecosystem and wildlife dependent on it.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Location and Area:<\/strong> Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, established in 1998, is located in Assam near Guwahati, covering 48.81 square kilometers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Flora and Fauna:<\/strong> Dominated by wet savannah grasslands, the sanctuary faces challenges from water hyacinth. It&#8217;s renowned for its high density of Great Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros, along with other animals and over 2000 migratory birds.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Historical Significance:<\/strong> Designated as a reserved area in 1971, Pobitora was included in the Indian Rhino Vision 2020 program. This emphasizes its role in rhino conservation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Rhino Density:<\/strong> Pobitora holds the highest density of Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros in India, making it a crucial habitat for the species.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Tamulidoba Beel Importance:<\/strong> As a key wetland, Tamulidoba supports rhinos, buffaloes, and various water birds. Its degradation affects these species and the overall ecosystem. It attracts tourists and birdwatchers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"raisina-dialogue\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Raisina_Dialogue\"><\/span>Raisina Dialogue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>What:<\/strong> India&#8217;s flagship conference on geopolitics and geo-economics.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Why Important:<\/strong> Addresses critical international challenges and fosters discussions on global issues.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Who Attends:<\/strong> New Zealand PM, Foreign Ministers from 18+ countries, global executives, and foreign policy experts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Format:<\/strong> Multi-stakeholder, cross-sectoral discussions involving government heads, ministers, private sector leaders, media, and academics.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Modeled After:<\/strong> Munich Security Conference and Singapore&#8217;s Shangri-La Dialogue.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Since When:<\/strong> Held annually in New Delhi since 2016.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Organizers:<\/strong> Hosted by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Raisina Dialogue 2025 theme:<\/strong> Kalachakra: People. Peace. Planet.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"sentinels-of-the-northeast\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sentinels_of_the_Northeast\"><\/span>Sentinels of the Northeast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Relocation of Battalions:<\/strong> Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently announced the relocation of Assam Rifles battalions to Mizoram.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Central Armed Police Force:<\/strong> Assam Rifles is one of the six Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). <em>Why:<\/em> Highlights its central government affiliation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Counterinsurgency Operations:<\/strong> It conducts counterinsurgency operations in North-eastern India. <em>Why:<\/em> Outlines a primary function.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Operational Control:<\/strong> Operational control lies with the Indian Army, commanded by a Lieutenant General. <em>Why:<\/em> Emphasizes the unique dual control structure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Headquarters Location:<\/strong> Headquarters are in Shillong, unlike other central paramilitary forces based in New Delhi. <em>Why:<\/em> Points to a distinctive characteristic.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Historical Origins:<\/strong> Originated in 1835 as the \u2018Cachar Levy\u2019 to protect British tea estates. <em>Why:<\/em> Gives historical context.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evolution:<\/strong> Evolved through various names and roles, including the \u2018Frontier Force\u2019 and participation in WWI. <em>Why:<\/em> Shows its transformation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Post-Independence Roles:<\/strong> Post-Independence, it participated in the Sino-India War (1962) and the IPKF in Sri Lanka (1987). <em>Why:<\/em> Demonstrates its diverse operational history.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Growth:<\/strong> Grew from 17 battalions in 1960 to 46 battalions. <em>Why:<\/em> Illustrates expansion and increasing importance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Forex Reserves Here are the key points and why in news for &#8220;Foreign Exchange Reserve&#8221;: Significant Increase: India&#8217;s foreign exchange reserves surged by $15.267 billion to reach $653.966 billion in the week ending March 7, 2025, marking the largest increase in over two years. 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