{"id":16338,"date":"2025-05-06T01:09:14","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T01:09:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/?p=16338"},"modified":"2025-05-06T01:09:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T01:09:14","slug":"daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-12-01-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-12-01-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Daily Current Affairs and News Analysis 12-01-2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"notto-organ-tissue-network\">\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-12-01-2025\/#NOTTO_Organ_Tissue_Network\" title=\"NOTTO: Organ &#038; Tissue Network\">NOTTO: Organ &#038; Tissue Network<\/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-12-01-2025\/#Hattis_Who_Are_They\" title=\"Hattis: Who Are They?\">Hattis: Who Are They?<\/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-12-01-2025\/#Silver_Notice_Explained\" title=\"Silver Notice Explained\">Silver Notice Explained<\/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-12-01-2025\/#T_indotineae\" title=\"T. indotineae\">T. indotineae<\/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-12-01-2025\/#Utricularia_Explained\" title=\"Utricularia Explained\">Utricularia Explained<\/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-12-01-2025\/#UN_Big_Data_Statistics\" title=\"UN Big Data Statistics\">UN Big Data Statistics<\/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-12-01-2025\/#Blue_Flag\" title=\"Blue Flag\">Blue Flag<\/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-12-01-2025\/#Generation_Beta\" title=\"Generation Beta\">Generation Beta<\/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-12-01-2025\/#Shastri_The_Man_of_Peace\" title=\"Shastri: The Man of Peace\">Shastri: The Man of Peace<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-12-01-2025\/#Youth_Day\" title=\"Youth Day!\">Youth Day!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-12-01-2025\/#Punatsangchhu-II_Hydro\" title=\"Punatsangchhu-II Hydro\">Punatsangchhu-II Hydro<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-12-01-2025\/#Esterase_Enzymes\" title=\"Esterase Enzymes\">Esterase Enzymes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-12-01-2025\/#Voter_Lists\" title=\"Voter Lists\">Voter Lists<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-12-01-2025\/#Vaghsheer_Submarine\" title=\"Vaghsheer Submarine\">Vaghsheer Submarine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-12-01-2025\/#Genome_India\" title=\"Genome India\">Genome India<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NOTTO_Organ_Tissue_Network\"><\/span>NOTTO: Organ &#038; Tissue Network<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>NOTTO&#8217;s Role:<\/strong> Apex national organization in India for organ and tissue transplant, operating under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Legal Basis:<\/strong> Implements the National Organ Transplant Program (NOTP) and adheres to the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act (THOTA) 1994 and its 2011 Amendment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Main Functions:<\/strong> Organ procurement and distribution, maintenance of a national registry of donors and recipients.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Key Divisions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>National Human Organ and Tissue Removal and Storage Network: Coordinates nationwide organ and tissue procurement, distribution, and registry. Mandated by the 2011 Amendment.<\/li>\n<li>National Biomaterial Centre (National Tissue Bank): Aims to bridge the gap between tissue demand and supply while ensuring quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Tissue Bank Activities:<\/strong> Coordination, screening, removal, storage, preservation, lab screening, tracking, sterilization, records, data protection, quality management, patient information, guideline development, training, and assisting in tissue bank registration.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Establishment Timeline:<\/strong> The 2011 Amendment of THOA 1994 laid the foundation for NOTTO, with the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Registry (NOTTR) established in 2015. NOTTO has improved all transplant outcomes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"hattis-who-are-they\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hattis_Who_Are_They\"><\/span>Hattis: Who Are They?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Identity:<\/strong> The Hattis are a close-knit community named after their traditional occupation of selling crops at local markets (&#8220;haats&#8221;).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> They reside along the Himachal Pradesh-Uttarakhand border, in the Giri and Tons river basins.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clans:<\/strong> Divided into two main clans, one in Himachal Pradesh and the other in Uttarakhand, sharing similar customs and intermarrying.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Governance:<\/strong> Governed by a traditional council called &#8216;khumbli&#8217; that handles community affairs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Economy:<\/strong> Primarily agricultural, relying on cash crops. Benefited from tourism in Kinnaur, Lahaul, and Spiti.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Population:<\/strong> Estimated at around 3 lakhs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>ST Status:<\/strong> The Indian government granted Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Hatti community in Himachal Pradesh in 2023. Jaunsar-Bawar region was granted tribal status in 1967.<\/li>\n<li><strong>&#8220;Pahadi&#8221; Definition:<\/strong> &#8216;Pahadi&#8217; refers to mountain dwellers, associated with Himalayan regions of India and Nepal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Why in the news:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Granting of ST status to the Hatti community in Himachal Pradesh in 2023.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"silver-notice-explained\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Silver_Notice_Explained\"><\/span>Silver Notice Explained<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>New Interpol Alert:<\/strong> The Silver Notice is a new color-coded alert from Interpol.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> To help countries track and recover assets obtained through criminal activities (fraud, corruption, drug trafficking, environmental crimes, etc.).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Focus:<\/strong> Tracing assets laundered across international borders.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pilot Project:<\/strong> Currently a pilot project involving 52 countries, including India, running until at least November 2025. 500 notices are available to the participating countries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How it Works:<\/strong> Countries request information on properties, vehicles, financial accounts, and businesses linked to criminal activities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Facilitates Identification:<\/strong> Helps identify and locate assets for potential seizure or confiscation (subject to national laws).<\/li>\n<li><strong>India&#8217;s Role:<\/strong> India participates and may benefit from tracing and recovering assets from fugitive economic offenders and unaccounted black money.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interpol&#8217;s broader role:<\/strong> Interpol supports law enforcement with operational activities in priority crime areas, including financial crime.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Initiation<\/strong>: The initiative was launched following a request from Italy to locate assets of a senior mafia member.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"t-indotineae\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"T_indotineae\"><\/span>T. indotineae<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Emergence of <em>Trichophyton indotineae<\/em><\/strong>: A fungal pathogen causing difficult-to-treat skin infections, widely reported in India and globally.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Origin and Naming<\/strong>: Named after India in 2020 by a Japanese group, based on isolates from India and Nepal, following the practice of naming pathogens after their initial sighting country.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Global Spread<\/strong>: Documented in over 40 countries, indicating significant dissemination.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Type of Fungus<\/strong>: Belongs to the dermatophyte group, causing dermatophytosis (superficial skin, hair, and nail infections).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms<\/strong>: Causes inflammatory and itchy dermatophytosis, often widespread, affecting groins, gluteal region, trunk, and face.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transmission<\/strong>: Spreads through direct skin contact and contaminated objects.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Drug Resistance<\/strong>: Resistant to terbinafine, a first-line antifungal agent, posing treatment challenges.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment Options<\/strong>: While terbinafine resistance is a concern, other oral antifungal agents like griseofulvin, itraconazole, and allylamines can be considered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"utricularia-explained\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Utricularia_Explained\"><\/span>Utricularia Explained<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Utricularia (Bladderwort):<\/strong> A diverse genus of approximately 220 species of carnivorous plants within the family Lentibulariaceae. They are the most widespread and diverse genus of carnivorous plants.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Carnivorous Mechanism:<\/strong> They capture tiny animals (insect larvae, worms, water fleas) using small, active bladders with trap doors that open rapidly (in milliseconds) when triggered by hairs, sucking in prey.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> Found in various aquatic and waterlogged environments globally, including lakes, streams, and waterlogged soils. Some species are invasive.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Plant Structure:<\/strong> Bladderworts lack roots and have horizontal, floating stems with simple or divided leaves. The small carnivorous bladders are produced along the stem and range from dark to transparent.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Keoladeo National Park Connection:<\/strong> Information about Keoladeo National Park is context for Utricularia, highlighting its biodiversity and importance as a wetland habitat. It&#8217;s a Ramsar site and UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to various flora, fauna, and migratory birds.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Traditional Medicinal Uses:<\/strong> Dried leaves are used to make medicinal tea, for treating urinary tract disorders (kidney stones, UTIs), spasms, fluid retention, swelling, stimulate gallbladder secretions and promote weight loss.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"un-big-data-statistics\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UN_Big_Data_Statistics\"><\/span>UN Big Data Statistics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics (UN-CEBD):<\/strong> Established in 2014 (with Australia as the initial Chair) to explore Big Data&#8217;s potential for official statistics and Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) monitoring.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Governance Advisory Board:<\/strong> Manages the UN-CEBD, meeting ~4 times\/year to provide strategic guidance and review progress.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>UN Bureau:<\/strong> Handles day-to-day operations of the UN-CEBD.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Mandate of UN-CEBD:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strategic vision and coordination for Big Data use in official statistics, including for the 2030 Agenda (SDGs).<\/li>\n<li>Promote practical application of Big Data sources (including cross-border data), addressing challenges.<\/li>\n<li>Capacity-building, training, and experience sharing.<\/li>\n<li>Advocacy for Big Data use in policy, especially SDG monitoring.<\/li>\n<li>Building public trust in Big Data&#8217;s use for official statistics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>UN Statistical Commission&#8217;s Primary Function:<\/strong> The highest decision-making body for international statistics. It sets statistical standards and develops concepts and methods for national and international implementation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Why is this newsworthy?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The UN-CEBD plays a crucial role in leveraging Big Data for official statistics, particularly for tracking progress on the Sustainable Development Goals.<\/li>\n<li>Its work is essential for ensuring that data-driven policies are based on reliable and trustworthy information.<\/li>\n<li>The UN Statistical Commission, which oversees these efforts, holds significant authority in the global statistical landscape.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2025\/05\/img_1746493748.jpg\" alt=\"UN Big Data Statistics\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"blue-flag\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blue_Flag\"><\/span>Blue Flag<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Blue Flag Certification:<\/strong> A globally recognized eco-label awarded by the Foundation for Environment Education (FEE) in Denmark. Started in France (1985), expanded outside Europe in 2001.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Promotes sustainable development in freshwater and marine areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Criteria:<\/strong> Focuses on four key areas: water quality, environmental management, environmental education, and safety.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mission:<\/strong> To foster sustainability in the tourism sector through environmental education, protection, and sustainable practices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Indian Beaches:<\/strong> Several beaches in India have achieved Blue Flag status, including Shivrajpur (Gujarat), Ghoghla (Diu), Kasarkod &amp; Padubidri (Karnataka), Kappad (Kerala), Rushikonda (Andhra Pradesh), Golden (Odisha), Radhanagar (Andaman &amp; Nicobar), Kovalam (Tamil Nadu), Eden (Puducherry), Minicoy Thundi &amp; Kadmat (Lakshadweep).<\/li>\n<li><strong>First in Asia:<\/strong> Chandrabhaga beach (Odisha) was the first beach in Asia to achieve Blue Flag certification.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance:<\/strong> Indicates a beach is environment-friendly, clean, and maintained with international-standard amenities for tourists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"generation-beta\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Generation_Beta\"><\/span>Generation Beta<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Generation Beta Defined:<\/strong> Children born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2039, will be classified as Generation Beta. This marks a new generational cohort.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Succession:<\/strong> Generation Beta succeeds Generation Alpha (born 2010-2024), also known as the iPad Generation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Naming Conventions:<\/strong> Generational names have evolved, initially tied to societal events (Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials) and now using the Greek alphabet (Alpha, Beta).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Historical Context:<\/strong> Previous generations (Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z, Gen Alpha) were shaped by specific historical events, economic conditions, and technological advancements, influencing their values and characteristics.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Generation Alpha Characteristics:<\/strong> Tech-savviness, social media immersion, formative experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic, environmental awareness, and focus on mental health are key traits of Generation Alpha.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Projected Gen Beta Traits:<\/strong> Generation Beta is expected to be even more digitally integrated, experience a seamless blend of digital and physical realities, and prioritize sustainability due to inheriting challenges like climate change, population shifts, and urbanization. They will view sustainability as an expectation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Significance:<\/strong> Understanding generational shifts provides insights into evolving values, priorities, and potential societal impacts driven by new cohorts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"shastri-the-man-of-peace\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shastri_The_Man_of_Peace\"><\/span>Shastri: The Man of Peace<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>59th Death Anniversary:<\/strong> January 11 marked the 59th death anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri, India&#8217;s second Prime Minister, making it a significant date for remembrance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Tashkent Declaration:<\/strong> Shastri passed away in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, shortly after signing the Tashkent Declaration, with the cause of death reportedly cardiac arrest.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Early Life &amp; Education:<\/strong> Born in 1904, Shastri dropped his surname to oppose the caste system. He earned the title &#8216;Shastri&#8217; (scholar) upon graduating from Kashi Vidyapeeth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Role in Independence Struggle:<\/strong> Shastri dedicated his youth to India&#8217;s independence movement.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Ministerial Roles:<\/strong> Post-independence, he served as Minister of Police and Transport (introducing women bus conductors and water jets for crowd control), and later as Union Minister for Railways and Transport.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Resignations on Moral Grounds:<\/strong> Shastri resigned twice as Railway Minister following train accidents, accepting moral responsibility \u2013 highlighting his integrity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Home Minister &amp; Language Policy:<\/strong> As Home Minister, he addressed language concerns by ensuring English would continue as an official language alongside Hindi.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Addressing Food Shortages:<\/strong> During food crises in the 1960s, Shastri introduced the Minimum Support Price (MSP) and established the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>&#8220;Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan&#8221;:<\/strong> Shastri coined this slogan during the Indo-Pakistan War era to boost morale and address food scarcity. This slogan is also one of the reasons in news.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"youth-day\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youth_Day\"><\/span>Youth Day!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What:<\/strong> National Youth Day, also known as Vivekananda Jayanti or Rashtriya Yuva Diwas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>When:<\/strong> Celebrated annually on January 12.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why:<\/strong> To commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance:<\/strong> Acknowledges the potential of youth in nation-building, inspires young people to contribute positively to society, honors Swami Vivekananda&#8217;s contributions to Indian society through his teachings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>History:<\/strong> Declared by the Government of India in 1984; first celebrated in 1985.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Youth Demographics:<\/strong> Youth (15-29 years) comprise nearly 40% of India&#8217;s population.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue:<\/strong> A new initiative introduced for National Youth Day 2025. A merit based competition to identify and nurture young talent and provide a platform for innovative ideas and perspectives.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Viksit Bharat Challenge:<\/strong> competition involves quizzes, essay writing, and vision presentations, with finalists presenting their ideas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Focus:<\/strong> Focuses on harnessing youth&#8217;s potential and innovative ideas for national development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"punatsangchhu-ii-hydro\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Punatsangchhu-II_Hydro\"><\/span>Punatsangchhu-II Hydro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Project:<\/strong> Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project (PHEP-II).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Type:<\/strong> 1020 MW run-of-the-river hydroelectric power-generating facility.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Wangdue Phodrang district, Bhutan, on the right bank of the Punatsangchhu River.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Developer:<\/strong> Punatsangchhu II Hydroelectric Project Authority, under an Inter-Government Agreement (IGA) between Bhutan and India.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Infrastructure:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>91m-high and 223.8m-long concrete gravity dam.<\/li>\n<li>877.46m-long, 12m-diameter diversion tunnel (1118 cubic metres\/second discharge).<\/li>\n<li>Upper and downstream cofferdams.<\/li>\n<li>Underground powerhouse with six 170 MW Francis turbines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Power Generation:<\/strong> Expected annual generation of 4,357 million units of electricity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Funding:<\/strong> Government of India (GoI): 30% grant and 70% loan at 10% annual interest (repayable in 30 equated semi-annual installments, starting one year after the project&#8217;s mean date of operation).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Power Export:<\/strong> All surplus power will be exported to India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Why in the News:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Punatsangchhu-II project is significant due to its large capacity (1020 MW) and its role in Bhutan-India energy cooperation. The project will boost electricity generation for Bhutan and provide power to India. The GoI funding highlights India&#8217;s commitment to supporting Bhutan&#8217;s hydropower sector.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"esterase-enzymes\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Esterase_Enzymes\"><\/span>Esterase Enzymes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>A novel esterase enzyme, produced by the soil bacterium <em>Sulfobacillus acidophilus<\/em>, has been structurally characterized.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>This enzyme efficiently degrades the common plasticizer diethyl hexyl phthalate (DEHP) into MEHP and 2-ethyl hexanol.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>The esterase, combined with three other enzymes from <em>Comamonas testosteroni<\/em>, can potentially break down high molecular weight phthalate plasticizers into water and carbon dioxide.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Integrating the esterase and other enzymes into bacteria significantly extends their active lifespan for continuous plasticizer degradation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Using the enzymes independently requires the production of fresh batches for sustained degradation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Phthalates, like DEHP, are common plasticizers used in various products, posing a health risk through skin absorption.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"voter-lists\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Voter_Lists\"><\/span>Voter Lists<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Context:<\/strong> Accusations of electoral roll manipulation in Delhi elections (AAP vs. BJP) have renewed the debate about linking Voter IDs (EPIC) with Aadhaar.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Background:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>EC previously launched NERPAP to remove duplicate voter entries by linking EPIC with Aadhaar.<\/li>\n<li>SC interim order (2015) limited mandatory Aadhaar use to welfare schemes and PAN linking, halting NERPAP.<\/li>\n<li>Post-Puttaswamy judgement (2018), EC sought amendments to enable voluntary EPIC-Aadhaar linking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>2021 Amendments:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>RP Act, 1950 and The Registration of Electors Rules, 1960 were amended to permit EPIC-Aadhaar linking.<\/li>\n<li>The use of the word &#8220;may&#8221; ensures linking remains voluntary.<\/li>\n<li>Inability to provide Aadhaar due to &#8216;sufficient cause&#8217; cannot result in application denial or entry deletion, with alternate documents accepted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Pros and Cons of Aadhaar Linking:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cons:<\/strong> Errors in Aadhaar database may cause wrongful deletions from electoral rolls. Aadhaar is a proof of residence, not citizenship.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cons:<\/strong> Potential misuse of electoral rolls despite back-end linking to happen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Way Forward:<\/strong> Public awareness campaigns are needed to highlight benefits of linking (removing duplicate entries, strengthening electoral process). Concerns about vote secrecy compromise must be addressed.<\/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_1746493753.jpg\" alt=\"Voter Lists\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"vaghsheer-submarine\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vaghsheer_Submarine\"><\/span>Vaghsheer Submarine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>INS Vaghsheer Commissioning:<\/strong> The INS Vaghsheer is the sixth Kalvari-class submarine to be commissioned into the Indian Navy, marking a significant boost to India&#8217;s naval power.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Kalvari-Class Submarines (Project 75):<\/strong> INS Vaghsheer is part of the Project 75 initiative, which involves the construction of six Scorpene-class submarines. The other five are INS Kalvari, INS Khanderi, INS Karanj, INS Vela, and INS Vagir.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Advanced Stealth Technology:<\/strong> Vaghsheer incorporates advanced stealth technologies, including reduced noise levels and hydrodynamic design, making it difficult to detect.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Combat Capabilities:<\/strong> It&#8217;s equipped with precision-guided weapons such as torpedoes and anti-ship missiles, enhancing its offensive and defensive capabilities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Mission Versatility:<\/strong> Designed for diverse missions, including anti-submarine warfare, intelligence gathering, and operations in various maritime environments.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Indigenous Systems:<\/strong> It features indigenously developed systems like the air-conditioning plant, internal communication network, and Ku-Band SATCOM system, promoting self-reliance in defense technology.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Named After Sand Fish:<\/strong> The submarine is named after the sand fish, a deep-sea predator of the Indian Ocean.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Extensive Trials:<\/strong> It underwent extensive trials after its launch in April 2022, testing its endurance, stealth features, and combat efficiency.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"genome-india\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Genome_India\"><\/span>Genome India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Genome India Project &#8211; Phase 2 Launch:<\/strong> Following the completion of the first phase, which sequenced 10,000 genomes to create a baseline map of the Indian population, the project is now moving into its second phase.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Focus on Disease Sequencing:<\/strong> The second phase will include sequencing the genomes of individuals with specific diseases, expanding the database to one million sequences.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Goal of Phase 2:<\/strong> Comparing healthy and diseased genomes to identify targets for developing treatments and diagnostics, advancing personalized medicine.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Diseases of Interest:<\/strong> Includes cancers, diabetes, neurological\/neurodegenerative diseases, and rare diseases prevalent in Indian populations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Project Overview:<\/strong> Aims to decode the genetic blueprint of India&#8217;s diverse population and develop a reference set of genetic variations from 10,000 samples across 99 communities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Key Institutions Involved:<\/strong> More than 20 research institutions across India are involved, including IISc, CSIR-CCMB and NIMHANS.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Key Objectives:<\/strong> Develop a biobank of 20,000 blood samples, make genomic data publicly accessible, design genetic chips for low-cost diagnostics, and promote genomic research.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Significance:<\/strong> Aims at developing genome-based precision medicine in India and inspire young researchers in the field of genomics.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NOTTO: Organ &#038; Tissue Network NOTTO&#8217;s Role: Apex national organization in India for organ and tissue transplant, operating under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. 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