{"id":16398,"date":"2025-05-08T06:49:47","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T06:49:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/?p=16398"},"modified":"2025-05-08T06:49:47","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T06:49:47","slug":"daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-07-05-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-07-05-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Daily Current Affairs and News Analysis 07-05-2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"india-uk-fta\">\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 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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-07-05-2025\/#India-UK_FTA\" title=\"India-UK FTA\">India-UK FTA<\/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-07-05-2025\/#IXPE_X-ray_Vision\" title=\"IXPE: X-ray Vision\">IXPE: X-ray Vision<\/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-07-05-2025\/#Ancient_Fires\" title=\"Ancient Fires\">Ancient Fires<\/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-07-05-2025\/#HDR_2025\" title=\"HDR 2025\">HDR 2025<\/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-07-05-2025\/#Bhimgad_Sanctuary\" title=\"Bhimgad Sanctuary\">Bhimgad Sanctuary<\/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-07-05-2025\/#GLEX_2025\" title=\"GLEX 2025\">GLEX 2025<\/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-07-05-2025\/#Oversight_Power_India\" title=\"Oversight Power: India\">Oversight Power: India<\/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-07-05-2025\/#Crimson_Tide\" title=\"Crimson Tide\">Crimson Tide<\/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-07-05-2025\/#Road_Accident_Fund_2025\" title=\"Road Accident Fund 2025\">Road Accident Fund 2025<\/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-07-05-2025\/#KLIP_A_Mega_Irrigation_Project\" title=\"KLIP: A Mega Irrigation Project\">KLIP: A Mega Irrigation Project<\/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-07-05-2025\/#Lagrangian_Growth_Model\" title=\"Lagrangian Growth Model\">Lagrangian Growth Model<\/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-07-05-2025\/#Bagram_Airfield_Key_Base\" title=\"Bagram Airfield: Key Base\">Bagram Airfield: Key Base<\/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-07-05-2025\/#Caste_Census_Indias_Divide\" title=\"Caste Census: India&#8217;s Divide\">Caste Census: India&#8217;s Divide<\/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-07-05-2025\/#Yangtze_Porpoise\" title=\"Yangtze Porpoise\">Yangtze Porpoise<\/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-07-05-2025\/#INS_Tamal\" title=\"INS Tamal\">INS Tamal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-07-05-2025\/#Stratospheric_Airship\" title=\"Stratospheric Airship\">Stratospheric Airship<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India-UK_FTA\"><\/span>India-UK FTA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>India-UK FTA Signed:<\/strong> India and the UK have signed a Free Trade Agreement, a significant step for the world&#8217;s 5th and 6th largest economies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trade Boost:<\/strong> Expected to boost bilateral trade by \u00a325.5 billion annually from 2040. Trade totalled \u00a342.6 billion in 2024.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Trade Aspects:<\/strong> UK is India&#8217;s 4th largest export destination, and India is UK&#8217;s 11th largest trading partner. Bilateral trade projected to double by 2030.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tariff Reductions:<\/strong> Zero-duty access for 99% of Indian exports to the UK. Automobile tariffs cut to 10% under quota, down from over 100%. Whisky and gin tariffs will be halved from 150% to 75%.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Labor Mobility:<\/strong> Includes provisions for labor mobility, with about 100 additional annual visas for Indian professionals, especially in IT and healthcare.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Double Contribution Convention:<\/strong> Agreement to prevent professionals from paying social security in both countries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance of FTAs for India:<\/strong> Enhanced market access, investment inflows, supply chain resilience, technology access, services sector growth, and professional mobility.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Concerns:<\/strong> Rising trade deficits, low FTA utilization (25%), competitiveness challenges, non-tariff barriers, complex certification, and IPR tensions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>India&#8217;s Strategy to Enhance FTAs:<\/strong> Integrate PLI scheme with FTAs, value chain integration, MSME integration, targeted negotiation, boost R&amp;D, prioritize services, and renegotiate existing FTAs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>UK Perspective:<\/strong> The deal is the &#8220;biggest and most economically significant&#8221; bilateral trade agreement it has signed since leaving the EU.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geopolitical Context:<\/strong> Aim to diversify supply chains and hedge against future shifts in US policy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"ixpe-x-ray-vision\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IXPE_X-ray_Vision\"><\/span>IXPE: X-ray Vision<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>IXPE Mission:<\/strong> A joint NASA and Italian Space Agency mission launched December 9, 2021. It&#8217;s the first satellite to measure X-ray light polarisation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Focus on Blazars:<\/strong> IXPE studied BL Lacertae (BL Lac), a blazar known for variability and intense emissions. Blazars are active galactic nuclei (AGN) with jets pointed towards Earth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>X-ray Emission Mystery:<\/strong> IXPE aimed to determine how X-rays are generated in black hole jets. Competing theories involved protons (high X-ray polarization) or electrons (low X-ray polarization).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Key Finding: Low X-ray Polarization:<\/strong> IXPE found weak X-ray polarization (no more than 7.6%) from BL Lac&#8217;s jets. Optical light showed very high polarisation (up to 47.5%).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Electron-Based X-ray Generation:<\/strong> Low X-ray polarisation disproves proton-based models.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Compton Scattering Confirmed:<\/strong> X-rays are generated via Compton Scattering. High-speed electrons scatter infrared photons, boosting them to X-ray energies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Significance:<\/strong> IXPE is solving the long-standing mystery of how X-rays are generated in jets. Showing relativistic electron activity links to X-ray generation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"ancient-fires\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ancient_Fires\"><\/span>Ancient Fires<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Ancient Wildfires Discovered:<\/strong> Scientists found evidence of palaeofires (ancient wildfires) from the Permian Period (around 250 million years ago) in the Godavari Basin, India.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Palaeofires Defined:<\/strong> Palaeofires are ancient wildfires preserved in geological records, crucial for understanding past vegetation, climate, and coal formation. Study spanned Late Silurian to Quaternary periods.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Research Methods:<\/strong> Researchers used Palynofacies analysis, Raman Spectroscopy, Rock-Eval Pyrolysis, and FTIR Spectroscopy to analyze microscopic organic matter and fossil charcoal.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Organic Matter Types:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Translucent Organic Matter (TrOM): Pollen and plant debris.<\/li>\n<li>Palaeofire Charcoal (PAL-CH): Direct evidence of burning.<\/li>\n<li>Oxidised Charcoal (OX-CH): Transported or altered post-burning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>In-situ vs. Ex-situ Charcoal:<\/strong> The study successfully differentiated between charcoal formed on-site (in situ) and charcoal transported from elsewhere (ex situ), resolving a geological debate.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Stratigraphy Matters:<\/strong> Rock layering revealed that regressive phases (sea-level drop) preserved concentrated fire residues, while transgressive phases (sea-level rise) showed dispersed, oxidized charcoal.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Permian Conditions:<\/strong> High atmospheric oxygen levels during the Permian likely increased wildfire frequency and intensity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Raniganj Coalfield:<\/strong> This was one of the first Indian sites showing macroscopic charcoal in coal seams, suggesting palaeofires in ancient peat-forming environments.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Climate Change Relevance:<\/strong> Understanding palaeofires helps with carbon cycling and sequestration, relevant for modern climate change mitigation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Decoding the Fire Story:<\/strong> The study published in ACS Omega provides a clear differentiation between in situ and ex situ charcoal\u2014a major leap in palaeofire research.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>BSIP Lucknow&#8217;s Role:<\/strong> Scientists from Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP) Lucknow, DST, led the research.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"hdr-2025\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HDR_2025\"><\/span>HDR 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Global HDI Stagnation:<\/strong> The 2025 HDR reveals a worldwide stall in Human Development Index (HDI) progress. Factors like trade tensions, debt crises, and jobless industrialization are cited as potential exacerbating factors.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Report Theme:<\/strong> The 2025 HDR, &#8220;A Matter of Choice: People and Possibilities in the Age of AI&#8221;, emphasizes the vital role of Artificial Intelligence in shaping future human development.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Top and Bottom Performers:<\/strong> Iceland leads the HDI rankings at 0.972, while South Sudan is at the bottom with 0.388.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>India&#8217;s Rank:<\/strong> India is ranked 130th out of 193 countries and territories on the HDI.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>India&#8217;s HDI Improvement:<\/strong> India&#8217;s HDI value increased from 0.676 in 2022 to 0.685 in 2023, remaining in the medium human development category.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Long-Term Growth:<\/strong> India&#8217;s HDI value has increased by over 53% since 1990, outpacing global and South Asian averages.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>HDI Components Improvement:<\/strong> India&#8217;s life expectancy rose to 72 years in 2023, expected schooling years increased to 13, and average schooling years rose to 6.9. The per capita Gross National Income (GNI) jumped to $9,047 (PPP 2021).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>AI Talent:<\/strong> India is among the top 10 in the Global AI Index among low- and middle-income countries, demonstrating a high level of self-reported AI skills penetration and improving retention of domestic AI talent.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Regional Comparison:<\/strong> Among India\u2019s neighbours, China, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan rank higher. Bangladesh is at par with India.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Inequality Challenge:<\/strong> Inequality reduces India\u2019s HDI by 30.7%, highlighting significant income and gender disparities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"bhimgad-sanctuary\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bhimgad_Sanctuary\"><\/span>Bhimgad Sanctuary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Public Trespassing:<\/strong> Unchecked public trespassing into Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS) continues, raising concerns among conservationists.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Illegal Activities:<\/strong> Visitors are cooking non-vegetarian food, engaging in recreational activities, and disturbing the natural habitat within the protected area, including at Vajrapoha waterfalls.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Police Involvement:<\/strong> Earlier in January, police personnel from Khanapur allegedly entered the sanctuary without permission for a booze party; no punitive measures were taken.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Ministerial Directive:<\/strong> Forest minister Eshwar Khandre directed the forest department to take immediate action, but violations persist.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Social Media Evidence:<\/strong> Videos on social media show visitors bathing under Vajrapoha waterfalls and taking selfies in restricted areas.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Access Point:<\/strong> Locals claim most visitors access the site through Jamboti village.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Lack of Surveillance:<\/strong> Environmentalists point to a serious lapse in forest surveillance, particularly by the Khanapur Range Forest Officer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Fishing Violations:<\/strong> People are also fishing in the Mahadayi River at Krishnapur village, within the sanctuary&#8217;s jurisdiction.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Official Response:<\/strong> The Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF) claims no illegal entry has been officially reported near Vajrapoha or Bhimgad; FIR was filed in January against earlier trespassing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Chapoli Village Incident:<\/strong> Viral videos reportedly involve relatives of residents from Chapoli village accessing the falls via an internal route for a religious festival; investigation is ongoing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Significance of BWS:<\/strong> The Sanctuary is ecologically sensitive and home to endangered species, including the Wroughton\u2019s Free-tailed Bat.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"glex-2025\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GLEX_2025\"><\/span>GLEX 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>India hosts the 12th Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX 2025) in New Delhi from May 7-9, 2025.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>The theme is &#8220;Reaching New Worlds: A Space Exploration Renaissance,&#8221; emphasizing innovation, inclusivity, and international cooperation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>GLEX 2025 is jointly organized by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) (host), and Astronautical Society of India (ASI) (co-host).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister, will inaugurate the summit, highlighting India&#8217;s growing role in global space leadership.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>The conference signifies India&#8217;s transition from a regional space power to a key international player.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Over 1800 delegates are expected, including 233 international delegates from 36 countries.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>A record 1,275 abstracts were submitted from 57 countries (822 from India and 453 internationally), indicating significant global interest.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Strong student participation with 562 abstracts submitted emphasizes the next generation&#8217;s engagement in space exploration.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>The conference includes 10 parallel technical sessions, covering 15 thematic areas, with over 240 interactive presentations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Plenary Sessions will feature prominent figures like Dr. Jitendra Singh, Josef Aschbacher (ESA), Kazuyoshi Kawasaki (Japan), V. Narayanan (ISRO), and others.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>An astronaut outreach program will feature nearly 10 astronauts, including Hazzaa AlMansoori (UAE), Alper Gezeravci (T\u00fcrkiye), and Rakesh Sharma (India).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Dr. Jitendra Singh will inaugurate a space exhibition with stalls from 22 organizations, including Indian space startups, global companies, and ISRO.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"oversight-power-india\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oversight_Power_India\"><\/span>Oversight Power: India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Need for Strengthening:<\/strong> India&#8217;s focus on &#8220;Maximum Governance&#8221; requires matching &#8220;Maximum Accountability&#8221; through a stronger Parliament. Existing oversight tools like Question Hour and Standing Committees are underperforming.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Constitutional Basis:<\/strong> Constitution framers like Dr. Ambedkar chose a parliamentary system for its daily executive accountability via questions, motions, debates, and periodic elections. Articles 75, 108, 111, 113 &amp; 114 support parliamentary oversight.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oversight Mechanisms:<\/strong> Question Hour, Zero Hour, Parliamentary Committees (Standing Committees, PAC, Estimates Committee), no-confidence motions, and debates are key mechanisms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Success Stories:<\/strong> Examples include Railways&#8217; dividend waiver (2015), Motor Vehicles Act amendments (2017), NHAI project streamlining, uranium mine recommendations, and PAC&#8217;s exposure of Commonwealth Games corruption.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Judicial Support:<\/strong> Landmark SC cases (S.R. Bommai, State of Kerala vs. K. Ajith, Manohar Lal Sharma) reinforce executive accountability and the importance of constitutional principles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Gaps:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Disruptions reduce Question Hour effectiveness (only 60% functional in 17th Lok Sabha).<\/li>\n<li>Committee reports rarely debated or implemented.<\/li>\n<li>Lack of post-legislative scrutiny to evaluate law impact.<\/li>\n<li>Limited public access and engagement with committee findings.<\/li>\n<li>Underutilization of technology (AI, data analytics).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Needed Reforms:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Institutionalize post-legislative scrutiny (like UK model).<\/li>\n<li>Use AI and data analytics for smarter oversight.<\/li>\n<li>Build MP capacity with research support (PRS-style unit, fellows program).<\/li>\n<li>Promote transparency (translations, visual explainers, public dashboards).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Role of Technology:<\/strong> Leverage Artificial Intelligence and data analytics to help MPs swiftly flag irregularities, track policy trends, and frame sharper, evidence-based questions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strengthening Committee Work:<\/strong> Making oversight findings more accessible; through translations in local languages, visual explainers, or short videos.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Way Forward:<\/strong> Strengthening legislative oversight means honouring the mandate citizens have given their representatives; to make sure the machinery of government stays transparent, accountable, and truly \u201cof the people, by the people, and for the people&#8221;.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"crimson-tide\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crimson_Tide\"><\/span>Crimson Tide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Retaliation for Pahalgam Attack:<\/strong> Operation Sindoor was launched by India in response to the April 2025 Pahalgam terrorist attack.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Precision Strikes:<\/strong> Indian Armed Forces conducted precision strikes on May 7, 2025, targeting nine terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Targeted Terrorist Groups:<\/strong> Targeted terror facilities linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No Pakistani Military Targets:<\/strong> Strikes were focused and non-escalatory, avoiding Pakistani military facilities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advanced Weaponry:<\/strong> Indian Air Force used SCALP Cruise Missiles, HAMMER Precision-Guided Bombs, and Loitering Munitions for high accuracy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Operation Name Significance:<\/strong> &#8220;Sindoor&#8221; was chosen as a tribute to the victims, especially the widows of the Pahalgam attack.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coordinated Effort:<\/strong> Executed through coordinated efforts of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, conducted from Indian territory.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accountability:<\/strong> Launched to hold those responsible for the Pahalgam attack accountable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Leadership:<\/strong> Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Colonel Sofiya Qureshi led the Indian government&#8217;s briefing about the operation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Past Operations:<\/strong> This operation joins a history of Indian military actions, including those from the 1965, 1971 wars, Operation Meghdoot, Kargil conflict operations, and the 2016 and 2019 strikes, highlighting India&#8217;s strategic responses to threats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"road-accident-fund-2025\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Road_Accident_Fund_2025\"><\/span>Road Accident Fund 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Nationwide Cashless Treatment:<\/strong> The Indian government launched a scheme providing cashless medical treatment to road accident victims across the country. <em>Why:<\/em> Ensures immediate medical attention regardless of the victim&#8217;s financial status.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> Any individual injured in a road accident involving a motor vehicle on any public road in India qualifies. <em>Why:<\/em> Broad coverage aims to assist all road accident victims.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Benefit Cap &amp; Duration:<\/strong> Treatment capped at Rs 1.5 lakh, valid for up to seven days from the accident date. <em>Why:<\/em> Sets a defined limit to manage resources and focus on initial critical care.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Designated vs. Non-Designated Hospitals:<\/strong> Cashless treatment is fully available at designated hospitals; non-designated hospitals provide stabilization measures only. <em>Why:<\/em> Creates a network of equipped hospitals for comprehensive care while acknowledging the role of other facilities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>National Health Authority (NHA) Coordination:<\/strong> NHA is the coordinating agency, working with police, hospitals, and State Health Agencies. <em>Why:<\/em> Centralizes administration for effective implementation and standardized processes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>State Road Safety Council Nodal Agency:<\/strong> State Road Safety Councils are responsible for implementation within their jurisdiction, including hospital onboarding and payment processing via a dedicated portal. <em>Why:<\/em> Decentralizes operations for localized management and better outreach.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Steering Committee Oversight:<\/strong> A 17-member committee headed by the road transport secretary monitors scheme implementation. <em>Why:<\/em> Provides high-level supervision and accountability.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"klip-a-mega-irrigation-project\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"KLIP_A_Mega_Irrigation_Project\"><\/span>KLIP: A Mega Irrigation Project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>KLIP Damage:<\/strong> The National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) found &#8220;irreparable damage&#8221; to three barrages within the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>KLIP Overview:<\/strong> A multi-purpose irrigation project on the Godavari River in Telangana, designed to irrigate 45 lakh acres across 20 districts (plus Hyderabad\/Secunderabad).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Scale:<\/strong> World&#8217;s largest multi-stage lift irrigation project. It has seven links, 28 packages, spans 500 km, and boasts a canal network over 1,800 km.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Water Allocation:<\/strong> Aims for 240 TMC of water for irrigation, Hyderabad&#8217;s municipal water, industrial use, and drinking water for villages.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Pranahita River:<\/strong> Upstream influence is at the confluence of the Pranhita and Godavari. The Pranahita is formed by the Wardha, Painganga, and Wainganga rivers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"lagrangian-growth-model\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lagrangian_Growth_Model\"><\/span>Lagrangian Growth Model<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>New Carbon Export Estimation Method:<\/strong> Researchers from MBARI and Florida State University have developed a new method using a Lagrangian Growth-Advection Model to estimate oceanic carbon export from satellite data.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Combines Lagrangian and Advection Approaches:<\/strong> The model integrates Lagrangian tracking of fluid particles with advection (fluid movement) and growth (property changes) to map phytoplankton succession and carbon export.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tracks Surface Ocean Currents:<\/strong> The model specifically focuses on tracking surface ocean currents, especially in upwelling regions like the California Current.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Innovations:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Incorporates spatial and temporal lags between carbon production and export.<\/li>\n<li>Accounts for zooplankton activity, ocean advection of plankton, and biological succession.<\/li>\n<li>Offers an alternative to models solely reliant on ocean color data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Validation:<\/strong> The model&#8217;s predictions align with deep-sea carbon monitoring data, including data from Station M.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Improved Accuracy:<\/strong> The model better captures previously unexplained pulses of carbon flux observed in deep-sea monitoring.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why it Matters:<\/strong> This model contributes to understanding the ocean&#8217;s role in carbon sequestration and climate regulation. Existing models relying on ocean color are limited in capturing subsurface and temporal carbon transfer lags. This new method addresses these limitations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lagrangian Definition:<\/strong> Lagrangian refers to tracking individual particles or water parcels as they move with ocean currents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"bagram-airfield-key-base\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bagram_Airfield_Key_Base\"><\/span>Bagram Airfield: Key Base<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>US President&#8217;s Claim:<\/strong> The US President claimed China now occupies Bagram Airfield, vacated by US forces in 2021.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strategic Location:<\/strong> Bagram Airfield is the largest air base in Afghanistan, north of Kabul in Parwan province, controlling access to key regions via the Salang Tunnel and highways.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Historical Significance:<\/strong> Built by the Soviets in the 1950s, vital during the Cold War and Soviet-Afghan War (1979-89). US forces used it as a hub during the War on Terror after 2001, expanding it significantly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>American Exit:<\/strong> US forces vacated Bagram on July 2nd, 2021, with the Taliban taking control on August 15th, as part of the US withdrawal agreement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Taliban Denial:<\/strong> The Taliban denies Chinese presence at Bagram, stating it is under their control.<\/li>\n<li><strong>China&#8217;s Interest:<\/strong> China&#8217;s growing ties with the Taliban raise concerns about its strategic ambitions in the region, including potential security interests related to its Xinjiang province.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nuclear Facility proximity:<\/strong> The closest Chinese nuclear testing site, Lop Nur in Xinjiang, is 2,000 km from Bagram. A nuclear weapons facility, Koko Nur, is further east in Qinghai province.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2025\/05\/img_1746686980.jpg\" alt=\"Bagram Airfield: Key Base\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"caste-census-india-s-divide\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Caste_Census_Indias_Divide\"><\/span>Caste Census: India&#8217;s Divide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Caste Enumeration Approved:<\/strong> The Indian government has approved including caste enumeration in the upcoming Census, reviving a practice discontinued post-independence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Government Rationale:<\/strong> The government aims to ensure social fabric doesn&#8217;t face political pressure and society becomes stronger economically and socially. They cite Article 246 to say census is a union subject so caste enumeration is best handled in the main census.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Historical Context:<\/strong> Caste enumeration existed in British-era censuses (1881-1931). Post-1951, it was limited to SCs\/STs. 2011 SECC was conducted, but flawed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Need for Census:<\/strong> Updated data is needed to address gaps in OBC and other caste group data, inform policy, reassess reservation quotas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Addressing SECC Flaws:<\/strong> Aims to rectify inaccuracies of SECC 2011, such as an unstandardized caste list and flawed self-reporting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Affirmative Action:<\/strong> Data informs equitable distribution of reservation benefits and political representation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Concerns:<\/strong> Risks reinforcing caste identities, deepening social divisions, and political exploitation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Challenges:<\/strong> Lack of standardized caste list, challenges in self-reporting and mobility claims, misclassification, and institutional capacity constraints.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accuracy Measures:<\/strong> Listing castes, incorporating Aadhaar for verification, multi-tier verification, transparent grievance redressal, and leveraging AI\/ML are proposed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sub-Categorization:<\/strong> Implement Rohini Commission&#8217;s recommendations for OBC sub-categorization.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Socio-Economic Integration:<\/strong> Supplement data with indicators like MPI and address regional disparities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fair Usage:<\/strong> Treat census as a tool for inclusive development, not vote-bank politics, and monitor policy outcomes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Political Context:<\/strong> States conducted own surveys but these varied in transparency and intent, raising concerns. Centre decided that including it in the main census will ensure a holistic approach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"yangtze-porpoise\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yangtze_Porpoise\"><\/span>Yangtze Porpoise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Historical Range Mapping:<\/strong> Chinese scientists used classical poetry (Tang Dynasty to modern times) to reconstruct the historical distribution of the Yangtze finless porpoise.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Methodology:<\/strong> 724 poems referencing the porpoise were analyzed, identifying 362 with specific location information. This allowed for mapping the species&#8217; historical presence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Range Contraction:<\/strong> The porpoise&#8217;s range contracted by 65% from the Tang Dynasty to modern times. A sharp decline occurred from the Qing Dynasty (142 grids) to the present (59 grids).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat Loss:<\/strong> Tributaries and lakes experienced a 91% range reduction, while the main stem of the Yangtze saw a 33% decrease.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cause of Decline:<\/strong> Dam construction, beginning in the 1950s, is a primary driver, blocking movement between habitats.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scientific Validation of Art:<\/strong> The study validates using historical art forms to track wildlife range changes and other environmental trends.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Critically Endangered Status:<\/strong> The Yangtze finless porpoise is critically endangered, with only 1,000-1,800 individuals remaining. It is the only freshwater porpoise species.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extinction Risk:<\/strong> High risk of extinction, paralleling the Baiji dolphin&#8217;s fate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ecological Importance:<\/strong> The porpoise is a key indicator species for the Yangtze River&#8217;s health.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Only Freshwater Porpoise:<\/strong> It is the only known freshwater porpoise in the world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"ins-tamal\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"INS_Tamal\"><\/span>INS Tamal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Induction of INS Tamal:<\/strong> The Indian Navy is inducting INS Tamal, its second advanced warship, amid heightened tensions with Pakistan.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Type of Warship:<\/strong> INS Tamal is a state-of-the-art, Krivak-III class stealth guided missile frigate.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>India-Russia Deal:<\/strong> It&#8217;s part of a $2.5 billion deal between India and Russia for four stealth frigates (two Russian-built, two Indian-built).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Significance:<\/strong> INS Tamal is the last major warship to be imported, marking a shift towards indigenous warship design and construction in India.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Indigenous Production:<\/strong> The remaining two frigates from the deal, Triput and Tavasya, are under construction at Goa Shipyard Limited with technology transfer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Blue Water Operations:<\/strong> Designed for diverse naval warfare, including air, surface, underwater, and electronic warfare.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Specifications:<\/strong> 125 meters long, 3,900-tonne displacement, incorporating both Russian design and approximately 26% Indian-sourced components.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Performance:<\/strong> Cruising speed of up to 30 knots (55 km\/h), with a range of 3,000 kilometres per deployment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Missile Systems:<\/strong> Equipped with BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and vertically launched Shtil surface-to-air missiles, anti-submarine torpedoes, and rocket launchers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Helicopter Operations:<\/strong> Can support multi-role helicopter operations for enhanced mission reach.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Stealth Technology:<\/strong> Features radar-evading stealth technology.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"stratospheric-airship\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stratospheric_Airship\"><\/span>Stratospheric Airship<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Successful Maiden Flight:<\/strong> DRDO successfully conducted the first flight trials of its Stratospheric Airship Platform on May 3, 2025, in Sheopur, Madhya Pradesh.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Altitude Achieved:<\/strong> The airship reached an altitude of approximately 17 km.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Data Collection:<\/strong> Onboard sensors collected data to develop high-fidelity simulation models for future high-altitude flights. This is crucial for refining the airship&#8217;s design and operational capabilities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>System Evaluation:<\/strong> In-flight deployment of envelope pressure control and emergency deflation systems, followed by retrieval for further investigation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flight Duration:<\/strong> The flight lasted for about 62 minutes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enhanced ISR Capabilities:<\/strong> The system will significantly enhance India&#8217;s earth observation and Intelligence, Surveillance &amp; Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, making India one of the few nations with this technology. It allows for persistent surveillance over specific areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Indigenous Development:<\/strong> Developed by Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment, Agra, showcasing indigenous technological advancement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>HAPS (High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite):<\/strong> Functions as a HAPS, designed for long-endurance operations in the stratosphere (17-22 km). It offers persistent surveillance and communication capabilities, unlike satellites.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strategic Importance:<\/strong> Emphasized by Raksha Mantri (Defence Minister), highlighting its strategic importance in strengthening India&#8217;s surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DRDO Chief&#8217;s Remarks:<\/strong> DRDO Chairman Dr. Samir V Kamat considers the flight a milestone towards realizing long-endurance, high-altitude platform systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2025\/05\/img_1746686986.jpg\" alt=\"Stratospheric Airship\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India-UK FTA India-UK FTA Signed: India and the UK have signed a Free Trade Agreement, a significant step for the world&#8217;s 5th and 6th largest economies. Trade Boost: Expected to boost bilateral trade by \u00a325.5 billion annually from 2040. 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