Daily Current Affairs 10 January 2025

 

1. India's Diaspora and Heritage Documentation

  • Relevance (GS1: Culture, GS2: International Relations):
    • Key Points:
      • PM Modi emphasized documenting the history of the Indian diaspora, particularly Girmitiyas.
      • Suggested creating databases of migration patterns, producing films, and organizing conferences.
    • Importance for UPSC:
      • Highlights India's soft power and global influence.
      • Explores themes of migration and colonial history linked to cultural diplomacy.
    • Practice Question: How can India's diaspora be leveraged to strengthen cultural and economic ties globally?

2. Air Quality Crisis in Delhi

  • Relevance (GS3: Environment, Disaster Management):
    • Key Points:
      • AQI in Delhi remains 'very poor' due to persistent smog.
      • Indicates lack of effective implementation of pollution control measures.
    • Importance for UPSC:
      • Raises issues of urban planning, industrial regulation, and citizen health.
      • Links to sustainable development and climate change mitigation.
    • Practice Question: Evaluate the effectiveness of air quality management measures in urban areas of India.

3. Assam Mining Tragedy

  • Relevance (GS3: Disaster Management):
    • Key Points:
      • Rescue operations in a coal mine complicated by persistent water levels.
      • Raises questions on illegal mining and safety regulations.
    • Importance for UPSC:
      • Focus on governance issues, disaster mitigation policies, and labor rights.
    • Practice Question: Discuss the challenges in regulating illegal mining in India and suggest measures for ensuring worker safety.

4. New Criminal Laws Implementation in Haryana

  • Relevance (GS2: Governance, GS3: Law & Technology):
    • Key Points:
      • Haryana to fully implement Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Sakshya Sanhita, and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita.
      • Emphasizes use of digital evidence and upgraded forensic capabilities.
    • Importance for UPSC:
      • Represents a modernization of the criminal justice system.
      • Links to ethics, governance, and technology in law enforcement.
    • Practice Question: Analyze the potential of new criminal laws in improving the justice delivery system in India.

5. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas and India's Global Role

  • Relevance (GS2: International Relations):
    • Key Points:
      • India's rise as the 5th largest economy and its role as a voice for the Global South.
      • Emphasis on peace, inspired by historical heritage like Buddhism.
    • Importance for UPSC:
      • Highlights India's economic growth and diplomatic leadership.
      • Connects heritage with contemporary international strategy.
    • Practice Question: How can India balance its role as an emerging economic power and a proponent of global peace?

6. Green Energy Initiatives

  • Relevance (GS3: Environment, Economy):
    • Key Points:
      • India's plan for green hydrogen hubs and renewable energy investments.
      • Focus on economic growth and sustainable energy transition.
    • Importance for UPSC:
      • Links to climate action, energy security, and industrial policy.
    • Practice Question: Critically examine the role of green hydrogen in India's energy strategy.

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