{"id":143166,"date":"2024-11-16T19:00:07","date_gmt":"2024-11-16T13:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/?post_type=current-affairs&#038;p=143166"},"modified":"2024-11-18T09:36:39","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T04:06:39","slug":"news-in-shorts-16-november-2024","status":"publish","type":"current-affairs","link":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/current-affairs\/news-in-shorts-16-november-2024","title":{"rendered":"News In Shorts: 16 November 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Context:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> India is set to host its first-ever global maritime conference, <\/span><b><i>Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue,<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on November 18-19, 2024, in New Delhi.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>More on the news<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The event is co-hosted by the <\/span><b>Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and the Observer Research Foundation (ORF).<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Participation and Scope<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Representatives from <\/span><b>60-65 countries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are expected to attend the conference.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vc_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pw.live\/batches\/upsc?utm_source=seo+upsc+batch&#038;utm_medium=seo+upsc&#038;utm_campaign=seo&#038;utm_id=upsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enroll now for UPSC Online Course<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Objectives of the Conference<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Strengthening Maritime Presence:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite being the world\u2019s most populous country and one of the largest economies, India\u2019s maritime clout has been relatively limited.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The conference seeks to highlight India\u2019s ambition to expand its role in global maritime trade and merchant shipping<\/span><b>.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Focus on Maritime Trade and Governance:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discussions will emphasize India\u2019s growing importance in international collaborations related to trade, connectivity, and maritime governance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dialogue aims to deepen engagement with global stakeholders and inform them about India\u2019s ambitions and interests in the maritime sector.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Key Benefits<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhanced collaboration with international policymakers and stakeholders in the maritime sector.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased global attention on India\u2019s role and potential in maritime trade and governance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A platform to steer discussions on pressing global issues related to maritime affairs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Significance of India\u2019s Growth and Maritime Role<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India contributed<\/span><b> 16% of global economic growth i<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">n 2023.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The country is projected to become <\/span><b>the third-largest global economy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> within the next three years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this growth, India\u2019s maritime domain has become critical for commerce, trade, and international cooperation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Know Your Medicine App<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Context: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Union Minister for Youth Affairs &#038; Sports has launched a nationwide appeal to embrace the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) India&#8217;s \u2018Know Your Medicine (KYM)\u2019 app.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>About KYM<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The KYM app is part of NADA India\u2019s broader mission to raise anti-doping awareness and education, equipping athletes with essential information to stay clean.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Key Features of the KYM App<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Anti-Doping Verification Tool:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Allows athletes and sports professionals to check if a medicine or its ingredients contain substances prohibited by the<\/span><b> World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>User-Friendly Search Options:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Provides image and audio search capabilities for quick and convenient access to information.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sport-Specific Information: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enables users to select their sport category to access tailored information relevant to their specific sporting needs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Promoting Clean Sports: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Empowers athletes to avoid inadvertent doping, supporting integrity and fair play in sports.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Accessible and Informative: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designed to be easy to use, offering seamless verification and making anti-doping education accessible to all stakeholders in the sporting community.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>About National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set Up as a\u00a0 registered society under th<\/span><b>e Societies Registration Act of 1860 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in 2005.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mandate: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To create dope-free sports in India by promoting fair play and ethical practices in sports.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Functions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Planning, implementing, and coordinating anti-doping activities in India.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensures compliance with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) code and regulations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nodal Ministry:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ministry of Youth Affairs &#038; Sports, Government of India.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vc_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/store.pw.live\/govt-entrance-exams\/upsc-books?utm_source=SEO&#038;utm_medium=PW+Live&#038;utm_campaign=UPSC+CSE+Books\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check Out UPSC CSE Books From PW Store<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>National Anti-Doping Act, 2022<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provides legal backing to NADA for regulating anti-doping activities in sports.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implements the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sports, reinforcing India&#8217;s commitment to international standards.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Student Direct Stream (SDS) program<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Context: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recently. Canada has announced the discontinuation of the Student Direct Stream (SDS) visa program, effective November 2024.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>More on the news<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This decision affects numerous Indian students who rely on the SDS pathway for streamlined visa processing and affordable access to Canadian educational institutions, prompting concerns about longer processing times and increased costs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Introduction to the SDS Visa Program<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Student Direct Stream (SDS) is a visa processing program<\/span><b> launched by Canada in 2018.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It aims to provide faster processing of study permits for students from specific countries, including India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Key Features of SDS<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Fast-Track Processing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: SDS offers expedited visa processing with an average processing time of around 20 days.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Simplified Application<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants need to provide proof of financial stability, such as a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submission of essential educational documents is mandatory to streamline the process.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Eligibility Criteria<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The program is available to students from 14 countries, including India, China, Pakistan, Vietnam, and Trinidad and Tobago.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Popularity Among Indian Students<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SDS has been highly preferred by Indian students due to its faster approval times and straightforward application process.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Reasons Behind the Discontinuation<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>System Misuse<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Some applicants used the SDS pathway for low-value diploma courses to seek permanent residency, undermining the program&#8217;s purpose.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Integrity and Protection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Canada aims to protect genuine students and ensure fair access to the program.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Strain on Resources<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Overcrowding in major cities like Toronto and Vancouver led to pressure on housing and public services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reduction in International Student Numbers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: In 2024, Canada reduced student permits by 8%, with plans for a further 10% reduction to manage the inflow of students.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Implications for Indian Students<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Extended Processing Times<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Visa approvals may take longer, delaying academic plans for Indian students.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Increased Costs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Standard visa applications have higher fees, posing financial challenges.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Complex Application Process<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: More detailed documentation, including proof of funds and study plans, increases the chances of errors and delays.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Disruption to Academic Goals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Delayed approvals may force students to defer admissions or consider other countries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Uncertainty in Immigration Pathways<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The SDS visa was often a pathway to permanent residency, now making immigration plans more difficult.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vc_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pw.live\/batches\/upsc\/pw-only-ias?utm_source=seo+upsc+batch&#038;utm_medium=seo+upsc&#038;utm_campaign=seo&#038;utm_id=upsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enroll now for UPSC Online Classes<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Inauguration of First Trilateral Power Transaction<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Context: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India, Nepal, Bangladesh launch <\/span><b>first trilateral power flow transaction<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from <\/span><b>Nepal to Bangladesh via India.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Key Highlights of the Transaction<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Transmission Capacity : <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power export of up to 40 MW from Nepal to Bangladesh through India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Facilitated by<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: th<\/span><b>e Tripartite Power Sales Agreement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> signed on October 3, 2024, in Kathmandu.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Parties Involved:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Agreement among <\/span><b>NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (India), Nepal Electricity Authority,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Bangladesh Power Development Board.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Impact:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It strengthens <\/span><b>sub-regional energy cooperation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>economic inter-linkages.<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhances power connectivity and supports mutual economic benefits for Nepal, India, and Bangladesh.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>India\u2019s Role:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To facilitate cross-border supply using an<\/span><b> Indian transmission line.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"vc_table_green\"><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100.043%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 130.811%; text-align: center; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\" colspan=\"2\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Must Read<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50.5357%; text-align: center; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><a 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