{"id":16638,"date":"2025-09-02T19:50:47","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T19:50:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/?p=16638"},"modified":"2025-09-02T19:50:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T19:50:47","slug":"daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-11-08-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-11-08-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Daily Current Affairs and News Analysis 11-08-2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"justice-reform-india\">\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-11-08-2025\/#Justice_Reform_India\" title=\"Justice Reform India\">Justice Reform India<\/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-11-08-2025\/#Gold_Potatoes\" title=\"Gold Potatoes\">Gold Potatoes<\/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-11-08-2025\/#Indias_Water_Woes\" title=\"India&#8217;s Water Woes\">India&#8217;s Water Woes<\/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-11-08-2025\/#Rhisotope\" title=\"Rhisotope\">Rhisotope<\/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-11-08-2025\/#MERITE_Scheme\" title=\"MERITE Scheme\">MERITE Scheme<\/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-11-08-2025\/#Animal-to-Human_Plagues\" title=\"Animal-to-Human Plagues\">Animal-to-Human Plagues<\/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-11-08-2025\/#India_ESG_Watch\" title=\"India ESG Watch\">India ESG Watch<\/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-11-08-2025\/#LionDay_2025\" title=\"LionDay 2025\">LionDay 2025<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Justice_Reform_India\"><\/span>Justice Reform India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Why in News:<\/strong> Over 5 crore cases pending in Indian courts, crippling justice delivery, governance, and citizen trust.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Key Statistics:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Over 5 crore total pending cases (mid-2025).<\/li>\n<li>District courts: 90% (4.6 crore+).<\/li>\n<li>High Courts: 63.3 lakh+.<\/li>\n<li>Supreme Court: 86,700+.<\/li>\n<li>Criminal cases disposed faster (85.3% High Court cases within a year).<\/li>\n<li>Civil cases slower (38.7% district court cases within a year, 20% pending &gt;5 years).<\/li>\n<li>CJI noted &#8220;fear psychosis&#8221; in bail grants contributing to pendency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Contributing Factors:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Low Judge-Population Ratio:<\/strong> 15 judges\/10 lakh people vs. recommended 50.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Frequent Adjournments:<\/strong> Culture of &#8220;tareek pe tareek,&#8221; with 70% of Delhi HC cases having &gt;3 adjournments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Underutilized ADR:<\/strong> Mediation, arbitration, conciliation not fully leveraged; lack of data on ADR performance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rise in Litigation:<\/strong> Increased awareness, PILs, trivial cases, and government departments as litigants.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Structural\/Procedural Constraints:<\/strong> Inadequate infrastructure, staff shortages, poor ICT, lack of case management, witness delays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Recommended Reforms:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Strengthen Judicial Capacity:<\/strong> Fast-track appointments, increase judge-population ratio, reform collegium, expand judge strength, specialized courts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Infrastructure &amp; Technology:<\/strong> National Judicial Infrastructure Authority, expand e-Courts, FASTER, staff training.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Procedural Reforms:<\/strong> Limit adjournments, summary trials, pre-trial conferences, time-bound hearings, AI for case management.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Promote ADR &amp; Access:<\/strong> Scale up mediation (Mediation Act, 2023), Lok Adalats, strengthen legal aid (Tele-Law, NALSA).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2025\/09\/img_1756842640.jpg\" alt=\"Justice Reform India\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"gold-potatoes\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gold_Potatoes\"><\/span>Gold Potatoes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Introduction of Iron-Rich Potatoes in India:<\/strong> The International Potato Center (CIP) from Peru is introducing biofortified potatoes, rich in iron, to India to combat iron deficiency anemia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Development and Adaptation:<\/strong> These potatoes were developed at CIP Peru using nutrient-rich germplasm and have been adapted by ICAR\u2013CPRI Shimla for local conditions, seed multiplication, and farmer distribution.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Establishment of CIP South Asia Regional Centre:<\/strong> CIP will set up its South Asia Regional Centre in Agra, located in the Indo-Gangetic Plains, a major potato-producing region, to improve farmer access to quality seeds and markets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Existing Biofortified Sweet Potatoes:<\/strong> Biofortified sweet potatoes, enriched with Vitamin A, are already cultivated in several Indian states (Odisha, West Bengal, Karnataka, Assam) and are known for their nutritional benefits, especially for children.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Biofortification Process:<\/strong> Biofortification is the process of increasing micronutrient levels in crops through breeding or biotechnology, while maintaining desirable traits.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advantages of Sweet Potatoes:<\/strong> Sweet potatoes have a long shelf life (2 years without refrigeration), are versatile in cooking, and are suitable for nutrition programs like Mid-day Meals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Collaboration and Market Access:<\/strong> CIP is working with Indian research institutes and private companies to ensure quality seed production and distribution, aiming to integrate nutritious potatoes into the market chain and food processing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Government Support:<\/strong> The initiative is supported by the Union Agriculture Ministry, recognizing the potential for economic growth in India&#8217;s potato sector.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Market Stabilization:<\/strong> CIP also aims to help stabilize potato prices and supplies by introducing new varieties that can extend the harvest season and working with government bodies on market management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2025\/09\/img_1756842645.jpg\" alt=\"Gold Potatoes\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"india-s-water-woes\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_Water_Woes\"><\/span>India&#8217;s Water Woes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Why in News:<\/strong> The 2024 Annual Groundwater Quality Report highlights widespread contamination, impacting over 600 million Indians reliant on groundwater, turning it into a public health crisis.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Causes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Industrial Pollution:<\/strong> Discharge of heavy metals and toxic chemicals from industries creates &#8220;death zones.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Overuse of Fertilizers:<\/strong> Nitrates and phosphates from fertilizers pollute groundwater.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Improper Sanitation:<\/strong> Leakage from septic tanks and sewage systems introduces pathogens.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Contamination:<\/strong> Fluoride, arsenic, and uranium naturally occur, concentrated by excessive pumping.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fragmented Regulation:<\/strong> Weak enforcement of laws and siloed agency efforts hinder effective management.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Poor Monitoring:<\/strong> Infrequent data collection and lack of public awareness delay response.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Impacts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Health:<\/strong> Fluoride causes skeletal fluorosis; arsenic leads to cancer and neurological issues; nitrates cause &#8220;blue baby syndrome&#8221;; uranium damages organs; heavy metals cause developmental delays; pathogens cause waterborne diseases.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Agriculture:<\/strong> Reduced crop yields and salinity intrusion due to contamination and over-extraction.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ecosystems:<\/strong> Harm to wildlife and biodiversity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Reforms Needed:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>National Groundwater Pollution Control Framework for clear roles and CGWB authority.<\/li>\n<li>Modernized monitoring systems with real-time sensors and integrated health surveillance.<\/li>\n<li>Targeted remediation like community water purification plants.<\/li>\n<li>Strict industrial and waste regulation (e.g., Zero Liquid Discharge).<\/li>\n<li>Agrochemical reforms promoting organic farming and reduced chemical use.<\/li>\n<li>Community-centric governance involving local bodies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"rhisotope\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rhisotope\"><\/span>Rhisotope<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What is it:<\/strong> The Rhisotope Project is an anti-poaching initiative using radioactive isotopes (radioisotopes) to mark rhino horns.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why in News:<\/strong> Launched by a South African university in collaboration with the IAEA, it&#8217;s an innovative approach to combat rhino poaching.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How it works:<\/strong> Low doses of radioisotopes are injected into live rhinos&#8217; horns in a non-invasive procedure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Effectiveness:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Makes horns detectable by Radiation Portal Monitors (RPMs) and scanners at borders and airports.<\/li>\n<li>Horns become useless and toxic for human consumption.<\/li>\n<li>Discourages poaching by making horns dangerous for smugglers and less marketable.<\/li>\n<li>Proven safe for rhinos through pilot studies showing no cellular damage.<\/li>\n<li>Detection confirmed even inside full shipping containers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advantages over dehorning:<\/strong> Less disruptive to rhino behavior and social interactions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Goal:<\/strong> To deter poaching by making the illegal trade traceable and risky, hoping to reduce the severe losses of rhinos, particularly in South Africa.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Future Scope:<\/strong> Potential to be applied to other endangered species like elephants and pangolins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"merite-scheme\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MERITE_Scheme\"><\/span>MERITE Scheme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Scheme Name:<\/strong> MERITE (Multidisciplinary Education and Research Improvement in Technical Education).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Objective:<\/strong> To enhance quality, equity, and governance in technical education across India, aligned with the National Education Policy 2020.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scope:<\/strong> Covers 275 technical institutions nationwide (175 engineering institutions, 100 polytechnics), including NITs, State Engineering Institutions, and Affiliating Technical Universities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Budget:<\/strong> Rs. 4200 crore for 2025-26 to 2029-30, with Rs. 2100 crore from World Bank loan assistance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beneficiaries:<\/strong> Around 7.5 lakh students across all States and Union Territories.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Focus Areas:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Digitalizing education.<\/li>\n<li>Developing multidisciplinary programs.<\/li>\n<li>Boosting student learning and employability skills.<\/li>\n<li>Strengthening research and innovation.<\/li>\n<li>Improving quality assurance and accreditation.<\/li>\n<li>Creating labor-market aligned curricula.<\/li>\n<li>Supporting future academic leaders, especially women.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Implementation:<\/strong> Involves collaboration with premier institutions (IITs, IIMs) and regulatory bodies (AICTE, NBA). Funds transfer via a Central Nodal Agency.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Impact\/Why it&#8217;s news:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Aims to improve the skills and employability of students through updated curricula, internships, and research opportunities, potentially reducing unemployment.<\/li>\n<li>Strengthens the research ecosystem, crucial for technological advancements and addressing national challenges.<\/li>\n<li>Focuses on modernizing technical education in line with NEP 2020 reforms, including curriculum revamp and faculty development.<\/li>\n<li>Supports academic administrators and addresses gender gaps in technical education.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"animal-to-human-plagues\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Animal-to-Human_Plagues\"><\/span>Animal-to-Human Plagues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>High Risk Areas Identified:<\/strong> Over 9% of Earth&#8217;s land is at high or very high risk of zoonotic diseases.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Epidemic Risk Index:<\/strong> A new index combines zoonotic risk with country preparedness to help policymakers identify vulnerable areas and improve responses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Definition and Causes:<\/strong> Zoonotic diseases are infectious diseases transmitted between animals and humans, caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Increased Risk Factors:<\/strong> Climate change and land-use changes are increasing human-animal interaction and the risk of disease spillover.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significant Global Burden:<\/strong> Zoonotic diseases account for 60% of known infectious diseases and 75% of emerging infectious diseases, causing billions of cases and millions of deaths annually.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Regional Vulnerabilities:<\/strong> Latin America, Oceania, Asia, and Africa show significant regional vulnerabilities to zoonotic outbreaks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>India&#8217;s Vulnerability:<\/strong> India experiences a substantial number of zoonotic diseases, with Northeast India being a particular hotspot.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Global Initiatives:<\/strong> ZODIAC (IAEA) and the G20 Pandemic Fund aim to strengthen early detection, rapid response, and pandemic preparedness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>India&#8217;s Initiatives:<\/strong> Programs like NADCP focus on livestock vaccination for diseases like FMD and Brucellosis, while the National One Health Programme tackles zoonotic diseases through inter-sectoral coordination and surveillance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"india-esg-watch\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_ESG_Watch\"><\/span>India ESG Watch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dedicated ESG Oversight Body:<\/strong> Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance recommends MCA establish a dedicated ESG oversight body to actively combat greenwashing.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why:<\/strong> Rising concerns about greenwashing (deceptive claims of environmental friendliness) and the need to ensure genuine sustainability claims.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Penal Provisions &amp; Forensic Experts:<\/strong> The proposed body should include forensic experts to detect fraud and ensure expeditious and deterrent penalties for fraudulent ESG claims.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why:<\/strong> To deter greenwashing and build trust in sustainability reporting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sector-Specific Guidelines &amp; MSME Support:<\/strong> The oversight body should formulate sector-specific ESG guidelines and support MSMEs in adopting ESG practices.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why:<\/strong> To create tailored guidance and enable smaller businesses to transition to sustainable practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>ESG as Director&#8217;s Duty:<\/strong> Proposes amending the Companies Act, 2013, to make ESG a core duty of directors, embedding sustainability into business strategy.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why:<\/strong> To elevate ESG considerations to a non-negotiable strategic imperative and provide a clear legal basis for accountability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strengthen Financial Crime Units:<\/strong> Urges developing strategies to address financial crimes early and bolstering the SFIO and NFRA.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why:<\/strong> To enhance overall corporate governance and financial integrity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>CSR Oversight Improvement:<\/strong> Emphasizes improving the transparency and effectiveness of the CSR oversight system.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why:<\/strong> To ensure CSR activities are meaningful and contribute to genuine societal impact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ministry&#8217;s Stance:<\/strong> MCA initially demurred, citing the adequacy of the current disclosure-based regime and board accountability.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why:<\/strong> The committee&#8217;s push highlights a perceived gap in current oversight mechanisms despite existing regulations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"lionday-2025\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LionDay_2025\"><\/span>LionDay 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Why in News:<\/strong> Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Gujarat Government celebrated World Lion Day 2025 at Barda Wildlife Sanctuary.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Key Facts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Asiatic lions are slightly smaller than African lions, with a distinctive belly skin fold and less prominent manes.<\/li>\n<li>They inhabit grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.<\/li>\n<li>As apex predators, they maintain ecosystem balance.<\/li>\n<li>India&#8217;s Asiatic lion population rose from 523 in 2015 to 891 by May 2025 (a 32% increase since 2020).<\/li>\n<li>Found primarily in Gir Forest and Barda Wildlife Sanctuary, Gujarat.<\/li>\n<li>Symbol of strength, featured on India&#8217;s national emblem.<\/li>\n<li>Conservation Status: Schedule I (Wildlife Protection Act 1972), Vulnerable (IUCN Red List), Appendix I (CITES).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Conservation Efforts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Project Lion:<\/strong> Launched August 15, 2020, a 10-year initiative to secure Asiatic lions&#8217; future, implemented by Gujarat with Central support. Focuses on habitat improvement, population monitoring, and reducing human-wildlife conflict.<\/li>\n<li><strong>International Big Cats Alliance (IBCA):<\/strong> Launched April 2023 for global cooperation on big cat protection.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Greater Gir Concept:<\/strong> Expands lion habitats beyond Gir National Park.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Barda Wildlife Sanctuary:<\/strong> Emerging as the second home for lions, with a growing population and planned safari park.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wildlife Conservation Initiative:<\/strong> \u20b9180 Crore initiative launched to boost lion conservation and ecotourism.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advanced Technologies:<\/strong> GPS, GIS, and automated sensor grids are used for monitoring and management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Event Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav and Gujarat CM Shri Bhupendra Patel presided.<\/li>\n<li>Union Minister lauded the lion population growth to 891, crediting PM Modi&#8217;s leadership.<\/li>\n<li>Gujarat reaffirmed its commitment as the global home of Asiatic lions.<\/li>\n<li>Celebrations involved lakhs of students across 11 districts.<\/li>\n<li>A National Referral Centre for wildlife healthcare is being developed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Justice Reform India Why in News: Over 5 crore cases pending in Indian courts, crippling justice delivery, governance, and citizen trust. 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