{"id":16668,"date":"2025-09-02T20:37:21","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T20:37:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/?p=16668"},"modified":"2025-09-02T20:37:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T20:37:21","slug":"daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-23-08-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-23-08-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Daily Current Affairs and News Analysis 23-08-2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"andes-neighbors\">\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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href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-23-08-2025\/#Sustain_Power_1404\" title=\"Sustain Power 1404\">Sustain Power 1404<\/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-23-08-2025\/#Khelo_India_Water_Sports\" title=\"Khelo India Water Sports\">Khelo India Water Sports<\/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-23-08-2025\/#Sundarban_Crocs\" title=\"Sundarban Crocs\">Sundarban Crocs<\/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-23-08-2025\/#NCF_Policy_to_Practice\" title=\"NCF: Policy to Practice\">NCF: Policy to Practice<\/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-23-08-2025\/#India_Votes_Transformed\" title=\"India Votes Transformed\">India Votes Transformed<\/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-23-08-2025\/#Direct_Action_Day\" title=\"Direct Action Day\">Direct Action Day<\/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-23-08-2025\/#Piprahwa_Gems\" title=\"Piprahwa Gems\">Piprahwa Gems<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Andes_Neighbors\"><\/span>Andes Neighbors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Indigenous Opposition to Oil Deal:<\/strong> Indigenous communities in Ecuador and Peru are strongly opposing a new oil agreement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deal Connects Oil Blocks:<\/strong> The agreement links Ecuador&#8217;s southern Amazon oil blocks to Peru&#8217;s Norperuvian Pipeline.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Breach of Rights:<\/strong> Indigenous groups state the deal violates national and international laws on Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reviving Stalled Projects:<\/strong> The connection aims to restart the stalled \u2018Ronda Suroriente\u2019 oil expansion in Ecuador&#8217;s Amazon.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pipeline Risks:<\/strong> The Norperuvian Pipeline has a history of oil spills, posing risks of river pollution and ecological damage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Environmental Concerns:<\/strong> Communities cite potential deforestation, river pollution, biodiversity loss, and ecological damage in the Amazon rainforests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2025\/09\/img_1756845436.jpg\" alt=\"Andes Neighbors\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"aibd\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AIBD\"><\/span>AIBD<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>India Elected Chairman of AIBD Executive Board:<\/strong> India secured the highest votes for the Chairmanship of the Executive Board of the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) at the 23rd General Conference in Phuket, Thailand. This signifies strong international trust in India&#8217;s leadership.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>India&#8217;s Enhanced Role in Media Cooperation:<\/strong> This election strengthens India&#8217;s influence in shaping global media cooperation, digital adoption, public service broadcasting, and cross-border collaboration.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>India&#8217;s Continued Presidency of General Conference:<\/strong> India already holds the Presidency of the AIBD General Conference until August 2025, further solidifying its leadership position within the organization.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Commitment to &#8220;Media for People, Peace &amp; Prosperity&#8221;:<\/strong> Shri Gaurav Dwivedi, CEO of Prasar Bharati, emphasized India&#8217;s dedication to this theme, highlighting a collaborative approach to media development.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Long-Standing Partnership:<\/strong> India, a founding member of AIBD since its establishment in 1977 under UNESCO, has a five-decade history of trusted partnership and commitment to collaborative media growth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>AIBD&#8217;s Focus:<\/strong> AIBD is an intergovernmental organization promoting regional cooperation in broadcasting, media development, and capacity building, with over 92 member organizations from 45 countries.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"ministerial-ouster\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ministerial_Ouster\"><\/span>Ministerial Ouster<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bill Introduction:<\/strong> Central government introduced the 130th Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2025, to remove ministers arrested for 30 consecutive days on serious criminal charges.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Current Framework:<\/strong> Ministers are only disqualified upon conviction for certain offenses with two years or more imprisonment under the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Mere arrest doesn&#8217;t trigger removal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reason for New Provision:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>To address the criminalization of politics, as many elected representatives have pending cases, eroding public trust.<\/li>\n<li>To strengthen ministerial accountability, as Ministers can influence investigations.<\/li>\n<li>To enhance public confidence in governance and maintain ethical standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bill&#8217;s Proposal:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Amends Articles 75, 164, and 239AA to allow removal by the President on the Prime Minister&#8217;s advice if a minister is arrested and detained for 30 consecutive days for offenses punishable by five years or more imprisonment.<\/li>\n<li>Removal can be reversed upon release from custody.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Departure from Current Law:<\/strong> The Bill shifts the yardstick for removal from &#8220;conviction&#8221; to &#8220;arrest and detention,&#8221; raising due process questions as arrest is a preliminary step.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Debate on Disqualification:<\/strong> There&#8217;s a push to disqualify legislators even before conviction, as long waits for conviction defeat the purpose of disqualification. Previous Law Commission reports recommended disqualification upon framing of charges.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Supreme Court Observations:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The SC cannot legislate new disqualification grounds but urged Parliament to enact strong laws for parties to revoke membership of those charged with heinous offenses.<\/li>\n<li>In <em>Manoj Narula v Union of India<\/em>, the SC suggested the PM consider not appointing individuals with criminal antecedents.<\/li>\n<li>Recent observations in cases of Ministers facing money laundering charges highlighted the tension between a minister&#8217;s position and ongoing investigations, leading to resignations or choices between &#8220;freedom or post.&#8221;<\/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_1756845439.jpg\" alt=\"Ministerial Ouster\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"ai-in-court-guardrails\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AI_in_Court_Guardrails\"><\/span>AI in Court Guardrails<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>AI Entering Indian Courts:<\/strong> Kerala High Court released the first formal policy for AI use in district judiciary, acknowledging AI&#8217;s potential for faster translations, transcriptions, and legal research amidst over 5 crore pending cases.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Risks of Errors &amp; Hallucinations:<\/strong> AI translation\/transcription can lead to significant misinterpretations (e.g., &#8220;leave granted&#8221; to &#8220;holiday approved,&#8221; claimant name &#8220;Noel&#8221; to &#8220;no&#8221;). AI like OpenAI&#8217;s Whisper can &#8220;hallucinate&#8221; entire phrases, potentially weakening judgments.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Bias in Legal Research:<\/strong> AI legal research tools may show biased results by favouring past search patterns, hiding crucial precedents. LLMs can even invent fake case laws or cite incorrect sources, impacting fairness.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Structural Concerns &amp; Lack of Frameworks:<\/strong> AI might reduce complex judgments to simple rule-based outputs, ignoring human judgment and context. Current AI pilots lack clear frameworks for data use, privacy, and sustainability.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Inadequate Risk Management:<\/strong> Courts are cautious but often lack robust risk management for ethical\/legal issues. Human checks are insufficient against AI&#8217;s potential errors in new contexts, especially with LLM hallucinations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Way Forward &#8211; AI Literacy &amp; Training:<\/strong> Judges, lawyers, and staff need training on AI use, limitations, and risks. Judicial academies and bar associations should lead capacity-building.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Way Forward &#8211; Transparency &amp; Litigant Rights:<\/strong> Clear rules for generative AI in research\/judgment writing are needed. Litigants must be informed if AI is used in their case and should have opt-out options.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Way Forward &#8211; Procurement Safeguards:<\/strong> Courts need standardized procurement guidelines to assess AI reliability, suitability, explainability, data security, and risk management before adoption.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Ultimate Goal:<\/strong> AI adoption must strengthen justice delivery and not undermine human-centered adjudication.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"india-drug-free\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_Drug_Free\"><\/span>India Drug Free<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Why in News:<\/strong> India faces a growing drug abuse crisis. The Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA), launched five years ago to combat this, is celebrating its anniversary with a special event on August 13, 2025, highlighting the continued need for action.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Key Challenges (DOPE):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>D<\/strong>ark Net &amp; New Substances: Rise of new psychoactive substances and online illicit trade.<\/li>\n<li><strong>O<\/strong>rganizational &amp; Infrastructure Gaps: Lack of trained personnel, labs, and rehab centers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>P<\/strong>oor Awareness &amp; Prevention: Inadequate education and community engagement, especially among youth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>E<\/strong>xclusion &amp; Stigma: Social stigma discourages rehabilitation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Measures to Eradicate Drug Abuse (SAFE):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>S<\/strong>trengthen Law Enforcement: Enhance NDPS &amp; PITNDPS Acts with resources and coordination.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A<\/strong>wareness &amp; Prevention: Expand de-addiction facilities and conduct awareness campaigns.<\/li>\n<li><strong>F<\/strong>ocus on Supply Reduction: Improve border control, use technology, and support alternative livelihoods.<\/li>\n<li><strong>E<\/strong>nhance International Cooperation: Collaborate with neighboring countries and international bodies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>NMBA Achievements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sensitized over 18.10 crore people, including 6.02 crore youth and 4.08 crore women.<\/li>\n<li>Engaged 4.85 lakh educational institutions.<\/li>\n<li>Trained 20,000+ Master Volunteers.<\/li>\n<li>Utilized social media and a mobile app for data collection and outreach.<\/li>\n<li>1.67 crore students took a national online pledge to be drug-free.<\/li>\n<li>Partnered with spiritual\/social service organizations for mass awareness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"kerala-india-s-digital-pioneer\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kerala_Indias_Digital_Pioneer\"><\/span>Kerala: India&#8217;s Digital Pioneer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Kerala Declared India&#8217;s First Fully Digitally Literate State:<\/strong> This marks a significant achievement in bridging the digital divide.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Digi Keralam Project at the Forefront:<\/strong> The initiative specifically targeted senior citizens, homemakers, and other excluded groups.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Youth Volunteers and K-SMART Platform Crucial:<\/strong> Youth volunteers, along with the K-SMART platform, were instrumental in providing online access and boosting inclusion.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Extensive Survey and Training:<\/strong> 83 lakh households were surveyed, identifying 21 lakh digitally illiterate individuals, including those over 90.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Comprehensive Training Modules:<\/strong> The training covered basics like photos, videos, social media, WhatsApp, and Google Search, alongside using state e-services.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>High Success Rate:<\/strong> 99.98% of the identified digitally illiterate individuals successfully completed the program.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Building on Past Initiatives:<\/strong> This builds upon the earlier Akshaya project launched in 2002 to promote IT access and citizen service delivery.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Context of National Digital Literacy:<\/strong> This achievement stands out as India&#8217;s overall digital literacy rate is around 38%, with previous government schemes like NDLM and DISHA now closed. The current Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA) has trained 6.39 crore people in rural areas.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Combating Fake News:<\/strong> A key component included the &#8216;Satyameva Jayate&#8217; campaign against fake news.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"sustain-power-1404\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sustain_Power_1404\"><\/span>Sustain Power 1404<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Iran Conducts First Naval Drill Post-Israel Conflict:<\/strong> Demonstrates naval capability and resilience after the recent war.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Showcases Naval Strength:<\/strong> Features frigates firing cruise missiles, supported by drones, EW, and subsurface forces.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Navy Unscathed by War:<\/strong> Highlights that Iran&#8217;s navy avoided significant losses, unlike other branches.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Signals Resilience and Readiness:<\/strong> Aims to reassure domestic audiences and warn adversaries like the US and Israel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Context of Geopolitical Tensions:<\/strong> Occurs amid suspended nuclear cooperation and threat of UN sanctions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"khelo-india-water-sports\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Khelo_India_Water_Sports\"><\/span>Khelo India Water Sports<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dal Lake hosts first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival (KIWSF):<\/strong> Srinagar&#8217;s iconic Dal Lake was the venue, highlighting its potential as a major water sports hub.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Over 400 athletes competed in Olympic-class events:<\/strong> This signifies a significant participation from across India, aiming to identify future Olympic talent in rowing, canoeing, and kayaking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demonstration sports showcased diverse traditions:<\/strong> Inclusion of water skiing, dragon boat racing, and shikara sprints blended modern sports with local cultural heritage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Event aimed at talent identification and ecosystem strengthening:<\/strong> Organizers sought to scout athletes for upcoming Olympics and bolster India&#8217;s overall water sports infrastructure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Promoted J&amp;K as a tourism and sports destination:<\/strong> The festival leveraged Dal Lake&#8217;s beauty to attract visitors and position Jammu &amp; Kashmir as a key location for both winter and water sports.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strong and inclusive participation:<\/strong> Nearly equal male and female participation and representation from various states underscored the broad appeal and potential of the festival.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dal Lake&#8217;s significance:<\/strong> The &#8220;Jewel of Srinagar,&#8221; it&#8217;s the second-largest lake in J&amp;K, famous for houseboats, shikaras, and floating gardens, now gaining prominence for sports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"sundarban-crocs\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sundarban_Crocs\"><\/span>Sundarban Crocs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Population Increase:<\/strong> The population of saltwater crocodiles in the Sundarban Biosphere Reserve (SBR) has increased.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why in News:<\/strong> This indicates a positive trend in conservation efforts and the health of the ecosystem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Specifics of Increase:<\/strong> The estimated population ranges from 220 to 242. There&#8217;s a notable increase in hatchlings, which are rarely sighted.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why in News:<\/strong> The rise in hatchlings is an &#8220;encouraging sign&#8221; for the species&#8217; future in the SBR.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat Preference:<\/strong> Saltwater crocodiles prefer creeks and rivers with high tide widths below 180 meters.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why in News:<\/strong> This provides insights into their ecological needs and helps in targeted conservation strategies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ecological Role:<\/strong> Saltwater crocodiles are hypercarnivorous apex predators that help maintain ecosystem health by feeding on carcasses.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why in News:<\/strong> This highlights their crucial role in keeping water bodies clean and their importance for the overall Sundarbans ecosystem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Salinity Tolerance and Threat:<\/strong> They tolerate a wide range of water salinity in winter, but increasing salinity poses a threat to their habitat.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why in News:<\/strong> This points to a potential vulnerability due to climate change impacts on the Sundarbans, a critical concern for the species&#8217; long-term survival.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Efforts:<\/strong> West Bengal has made significant efforts in saltwater crocodile conservation, including a breeding facility that released 577 individuals into the wild until 2022.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why in News:<\/strong> This demonstrates successful past interventions that have contributed to the current population growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"ncf-policy-to-practice\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NCF_Policy_to_Practice\"><\/span>NCF: Policy to Practice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Shift from Content to Meaningful Learning:<\/strong> NCF operationalizes NEP 2020&#8217;s vision by moving education from rote memorization to holistic development, emphasizing exploration, creation, and reflection.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Restructured School Education (5+3+3+4):<\/strong> Replaces 10+2 structure with stages: Foundational (3-8), Preparatory (8-11), Middle (11-14), Secondary (14-18), focusing on age-appropriate learning and flexibility.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Emphasis on Foundational Literacy &amp; Numeracy:<\/strong> Early years learning is play-based and activity-driven.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Multilingual Education:<\/strong> Mandates mother tongue instruction in early years, promoting linguistic diversity and national integration.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Competency-Based and Experiential Learning:<\/strong> Focuses on understanding, application, and real-world connections through projects and field visits.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Teacher Reforms (ITEP):<\/strong> Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) prepares teachers for student-centric classrooms, focusing on NCF approaches like play-based and multilingual learning.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Holistic Assessment (PARAKH):<\/strong> Progress cards beyond marks, incorporating self-reflection and peer feedback to track overall growth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Flexible Board Exams:<\/strong> CBSE to conduct board exams twice a year (from 2026) for better student outcomes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Challenges:<\/strong> State-level adoption variations, balancing national goals with regional identities, infrastructure gaps (especially rural), need for robust monitoring.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Measures Needed:<\/strong> Low-cost teacher training, real-time monitoring dashboards, community engagement, bridging rural-urban divides, expanding multidisciplinary programs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"india-votes-transformed\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_Votes_Transformed\"><\/span>India Votes Transformed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Why in News:<\/strong> ECI has launched 28 initiatives in 6 months to improve electoral processes, focusing on transparency, voter participation, and democratic integrity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Electoral Roll Management:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>476 inactive Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) identified for delisting.<\/li>\n<li>Special summary revision of electoral rolls for by-elections.<\/li>\n<li>Special intensive revision in Bihar for accurate rolls.<\/li>\n<li>Duplicate EPIC numbers eliminated, ensuring unique voter identification.<\/li>\n<li>Linking death registration data to update electoral rolls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Technology-Driven Transparency:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ECINET, a one-stop digital platform integrating 40+ apps\/websites.<\/li>\n<li>100% webcasting of polling stations for monitoring.<\/li>\n<li>Real-time voter turnout updates via ECINET App.<\/li>\n<li>Digital index cards and reports for data accessibility.<\/li>\n<li>Mandatory VVPAT slip counting for data mismatches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Booth-Level Improvements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Photo ID cards for Booth Level Officers (BLOs) for transparency.<\/li>\n<li>Polling stations limited to 1,200 voters to reduce crowding.<\/li>\n<li>Candidate booths allowed beyond 100 meters of polling stations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Voter Facilitation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mobile deposit facility at polling stations for voters.<\/li>\n<li>Clearer Voter Information Slips (VIS).<\/li>\n<li>Faster EPIC delivery within 15 days of update.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Capacity Building:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Training for BLOs, supervisors, BLAs, media officers, and police.<\/li>\n<li>Enhanced remuneration for election officials.<\/li>\n<li>Honorarium for EROs and AEROs for the first time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Stakeholder Engagement:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nationwide all-party meetings and regular meetings with party leadership.<\/li>\n<li>Bilateral meetings with Heads of Election Management Bodies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"direct-action-day\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Direct_Action_Day\"><\/span>Direct Action Day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>The Great Calcutta Killing (August 16\u201319, 1946):<\/strong> This event, one of India&#8217;s deadliest communal riots, resulted in 5,000\u201310,000 deaths and widespread violence, rioting, and arson between Hindus and Muslims.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Triggered by &#8220;Direct Action Day&#8221;:<\/strong> The Muslim League&#8217;s call for &#8220;Direct Action Day&#8221; on August 16, 1946, to press for Pakistan, sparked the catastrophic violence.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Deepening Communal Divide:<\/strong> The riots exposed and exacerbated the growing divide between Hindu and Muslim communities, fueled by political tensions between the Muslim League and Congress over the issue of Partition.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Failure of Governance:<\/strong> Chief Minister H.S. Suhrawardy faced widespread blame for his administration&#8217;s inability to control the escalating violence, highlighting a breakdown in law and order.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Preview of Partition:<\/strong> The religious segregation of Calcutta during this period served as a grim precursor to the widespread bloodshed that would follow the Partition of India in 1947.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Failed Cabinet Mission Plan &amp; Demand for Pakistan:<\/strong> The violence followed the failure of the Cabinet Mission Plan and the Muslim League&#8217;s intensified demand for a separate Pakistan under Muhammad Ali Jinnah.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Spread of Violence:<\/strong> The initial riots in Calcutta led to subsequent outbreaks of violence in other regions like Noakhali, Bihar, Punjab, and the United Provinces in the months that followed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"piprahwa-gems\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Piprahwa_Gems\"><\/span>Piprahwa Gems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Piprahwa Gems Repatriated:<\/strong> Sacred Buddhist relics, including bone fragments, gem-inlaid reliquaries, and gold ornaments linked to Lord Buddha, have been repatriated to India from Hong Kong.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why it&#8217;s news:<\/strong> This marks a significant restitution of one of India&#8217;s most precious Buddhist treasures, thought to be lost to private collections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Historical Significance:<\/strong> Discovered in 1898 at the Piprahwa stupa in Uttar Pradesh, these relics are considered among the earliest archaeological evidence directly connected to Lord Buddha and his clan, the Shakyas.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why it&#8217;s news:<\/strong> They offer tangible links to the early life and teachings of Lord Buddha.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Journey from Colonial Excavation to Auction:<\/strong> Unearthed by W.C. 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