UPSC Daily Current Affairs| One Liners 11-03-2025

One Liners 11-03-2025

History, Art and Culture

Child Remains in Lagar Velho

Child’s remains were discovered 27 years ago in a rock shelter called Lagar Velho.

Lagar Velho – It is an archaeological site near Leiria, central Portugal.
Discovered in – 1998.
Buried skeleton of – 4-year-old child, dating to 25,000 years ago.
Why in new now- The Child combine the features of both Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) and modern humans (Homo sapiens).

Polity & Governance

Bills of Lading Bill, 2025

Aim – To update and simplify the legal framework for shipping documents.
Replacement of – Colonial-era Indian Bills of Lading Act, 1856, providing a more modern and user-friendly approach to maritime shipping.
The 2025 bill replaces the Indian Bills of Lading Act, 1856, a law from the British colonial era.
Passed by – Lok Sabha and now presented in the Rajya Sabha.

Fisheries Startup Conclave 2.0

Promoting Innovation – Encourages startups to develop sustainable solutions for fisheries and aquaculture.
Government Support – Showcases funding schemes and policy initiatives for sectoral growth.
Enhancing Productivity – Focuses on modern techniques to improve efficiency and sustainability

Fisheries Startup Grand Challenge 2.0

Functions - It provides financial assistance of Rs.1 crore each to 10 winning startups for fisheries innovation.
Aim – To improve traceability, value chain efficiency, and logistics.
Sustainable Growth – Supports technology-driven solutions for eco-friendly fisheries practices.

National Fisheries Digital Platform Mobile Application

Digital Identity – Offers fishers, farmers, and vendors a unique ID for easy access to services.
Scheme Integration – Connects users to fisheries-related government initiatives digitally.
Market Connectivity – Provides real-time updates and linkages for better trade opportunities.

Post-Budget Webinar On Employment

Aim – To last mile delivery of care with digital infrastructure.
Theme – Investing in People, Economy, and Innovation.
Vision – Investment based on 3 pillars,
- Education, Skill and Healthcare.
It defines the roadmap of Viksit Bharat and impact of theme seen at a large level on the budget.

Global Engagement Scheme

Launched in – 2021.
Nodal Ministry – Ministry of Culture.
Aim – To promote India's rich cultural heritage including Maharashtra, internationally and enhance India's global image.
Scheme for Promotion of International Cultural Relations renamed as 'Global Engagement Scheme'.
Duration – 5 years (2021-2026).

Economy

Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)

IRDAI chairperson term coming to end in a few days.

Established in – 1999, under Section 4 of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) Act 1999.
IRDAI – It is constituted by an act of parliament.
Composition (10 members):
- 1 – Chairman.
- 5 – Whole-time members.
- 4 – Part-time members.
Aims is - To achieving of Insurance for All by 2047 goal.