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'description' => '<h2><span data-contrast="none">Why in News?</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 134245418="" :true="" 134245529="" 335559738="" :480="" 335559739="" :0=""> </span></h2>
<p><a href="/daily-updates/daily-news-analysis/50th-foundation-day-of-coal-india-limited#:~:text=About%3A%20CIL%20is%20a%20state,the%20world's%20largest%20coal%20producer." target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><span data-contrast="none">Coal India Limited (CIL)</span></b></a><span data-contrast="none"> and </span><a href="/state-pcs-current-affairs/mou-between-ngel-and-up-rajya-vidyut-utpadan-nigam-limited" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><span data-contrast="none">Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL)</span></b></a><span data-contrast="none"> have signed </span><b><span data-contrast="none">a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) </span></b><span data-contrast="none">to set up </span><b><span data-contrast="none">a </span></b><a href="/daily-updates/daily-news-editorials/india-s-quest-for-solar-dominance" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><span data-contrast="none">solar power project</span></b></a><span data-contrast="none"> in the state.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :240="" 335559739=""> </span></p>
<h2><span data-contrast="none">Key Points</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 134245418="" :true="" 134245529="" 335559738="" :0="" 335559739=""> </span></h2>
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<li><b><span data-contrast="none">About the MoU:</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">This agreement is part of CIL’s </span><b><span data-contrast="none">strategic initiative in the </span></b><a href="/daily-updates/daily-news-editorials/india-s-leap-towards-green-energy" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><span data-contrast="none">green energy</span></b></a><b><span data-contrast="none"> sector. </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">It is a strong step towards meeting the </span><b><span data-contrast="none">rapidly growing energy demand of Uttar Pradesh.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">This </span><b><span data-contrast="none">is a non-binding agreement </span></b><span data-contrast="none">with </span><b><span data-contrast="none">the aim </span></b><span data-contrast="none">of setting up </span><b><span data-contrast="none">a solar power project of 500 MW capacity </span></b><span data-contrast="none">within Uttar Pradesh .</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
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<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Solar Energy:</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">Solar energy, known as energy obtained from the sun, is a clean and </span><a href="/daily-updates/daily-news-editorials/india-s-renewable-energy-transition" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><span data-contrast="none">renewable energy</span></b></a><span data-contrast="none"> source. It is harnessed through solar technology, which is mainly of two types:</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
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<li><a href="/daily-news-analysis/solar-thermal-energy-technology" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><span data-contrast="none">Solar Thermal</span></b></a><span data-contrast="none">: In this the heat of the sun is used to heat water.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><a href="/daily-updates/daily-news-analysis/rooftop-solar-in-india-s-energy-sector" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><span data-contrast="none">Solar Photovoltaic (PV)</span></b></a><span data-contrast="none">: It uses the photovoltaic effect to convert the sun's rays into electrical energy.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
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<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Uses:</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">Solar technologies are scalable and flexible, capable of powering entire cities through solar farms.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Electricity can be supplied even to remote areas through decentralized systems.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Homes and commercial buildings can be provided with energy by installing solar panels on rooftops.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
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<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Example </span></b><span data-contrast="none">: Cochin International Airport is one such example where solar energy is being used effectively.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
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<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Importance: </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">Reduction in </span><b><span data-contrast="none">dependence on </span></b><a href="/daily-updates/daily-news-analysis/risk-of-moving-from-fossils-to-clean-energy" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><span data-contrast="none">fossil fuels</span></b></a><b><span data-contrast="none">.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Reducing </span><a href="/daily-updates/daily-news-analysis/black-carbon-emissions-and-pmuy" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><span data-contrast="none">carbon emissions.</span></b></a><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Improvement in </span><b><span data-contrast="none">air quality.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Promote </span><b><span data-contrast="none">energy access and security.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
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<p><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""><a href="https://drishti.xyz/news-pcs-course%20" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-ccp-props="{}"><img class="content-img" src="http://drishtiias.com/images/uploads/1747230212_UPPCS Foundation(E).jpg" width="850" caption="false" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></span></a></span></p>
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<h3><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span><span data-contrast="none">Coal India Limited (CIL)</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 134245418="" :true="" 134245529="" 335559738="" :240="" 335559739=""> </span></h3>
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<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Introduction:</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> CIL is a government-owned</span><b><span data-contrast="none"> coal mining company in India</span></b><span data-contrast="none">, responsible for production and management of coal resources in the country.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">It was </span><b><span data-contrast="none">established in 1975</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> and is the world's largest coal producing mining company</span></li>
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</li>
<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Organisational Structure: </span></b><span data-contrast="none">CIL is classified as a 'Maharatna' public sector enterprise. It operates through 8 subsidiaries like </span><b><span data-contrast="none">Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL)</span></b><span data-contrast="none">, </span><b><span data-contrast="none">Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) .</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
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<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL)</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> is the largest coal producing subsidiary of CIL.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
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<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Strategic Importance: </span></b><span data-contrast="none">More than half of India's installed power capacity is coal-based, with CIL supplying about 78% of the country's total coal production.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">Coal also contributes 40% to India's primary commercial energy needs.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
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<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Mining Capacity:</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> CIL operates in 84 mining areas across eight Indian states and manages a total of 313 active mines. </span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
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<h3><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span><span data-contrast="none">Uttar Pradesh State Power Generation Corporation Limited (UPRVUNL) </span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 134245418="" :true="" 134245529="" 335559738="" :240="" 335559739=""> </span></h3>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">It is a thermal power generation undertaking wholly owned by the state government, which operates five thermal power plants located in different areas of the state. </span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">It was formed on 25 August 1980 under the </span><b><span data-contrast="none">Companies Act, 1956</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> to construct new thermal power projects in the state. </span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">The first project constructed by the corporation was </span><b><span data-contrast="none">Unchahar Thermal Power Station </span></b><span data-contrast="none">(2x210 MW) , which was handed over to NTPC on 13 February 1992.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Later, under the </span><b><span data-contrast="none">Uttar Pradesh State Electricity Reform Act 1999</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> and </span><b><span data-contrast="none">Uttar Pradesh Transfer Scheme 2000</span></b><span data-contrast="none">, Uttar Pradesh State Electricity Board was reorganized and divided into three public sector undertakings:</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">Uttar Pradesh State Electricity Generation Corporation Limited (for electricity generation)</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (for electricity distribution)</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Uttar Pradesh Power Transmission Corporation Limited (for electricity transmission).</span></li>
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<p><span data-contrast="none">The </span><b><span data-contrast="none">Union Minister</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> of </span><b><span data-contrast="none">Electronics and Information Technology</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> inaugurated India's first </span><b><span data-contrast="none">3-nanometer (3nm) chip design centre in Noida, </span></b><span data-contrast="none">Uttar Pradesh.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :240="" 335559739=""> </span></p>
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<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Achievement of 3nm technology:</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">This technology is much more advanced than the existing 7nm and 5nm.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">This enables </span><b><span data-contrast="none">higher performance, lower energy consumption, and greater computing efficiency.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">It represents the pinnacle of innovation at the design level, which is now being realised in India.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">This centre has been established by </span><b><span data-contrast="none">Renesas Electronics India</span></b><span data-contrast="none">, a company of Japanese origin.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
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<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Supporting the Government Strategy</span></b><span data-contrast="none">:</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
<ul style="list-style-type: circle;">
<li><span data-contrast="none">This initiative is part of </span><b><span data-contrast="none">the Indian government's </span></b><span data-contrast="none">broader strategy to develop the semiconductor ecosystem.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">The government is looking to empower </span><b><span data-contrast="none">the semiconductor ecosystem</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> by incorporating design, manufacturing, </span><b><span data-contrast="none">ATMP (Assembly, Testing, Marking, Packaging) </span></b><span data-contrast="none">and supply of related equipment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">It is being implemented under </span><a href="/daily-updates/daily-news-analysis/india-s-semiconductor-ambitions-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><span data-contrast="none">India's Semiconductor Mission</span></b></a><span data-contrast="none"> and </span><a href="/daily-updates/daily-news-analysis/production-linked-incentive-scheme-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><span data-contrast="none">Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme.</span></b></a><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
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<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Global recognition and confidence </span></b><span data-contrast="none">:</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">India's semiconductor capabilities are being appreciated at global forums like </span><b><span data-contrast="none">the </span></b><a href="/daily-updates/daily-news-analysis/world-economic-forum" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><span data-contrast="none">World Economic Forum (Davos)</span></b></a><b><span data-contrast="none">.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">This has increased the confidence</span> <span data-contrast="none">of </span><b><span data-contrast="none">international companies and investors</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> towards India.</span><span> </span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
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<h3><span data-contrast="none">India's Semiconductor Mission (ISM)</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 134245418="" :true="" 134245529="" 335559738="" :240="" 335559739=""> </span></h3>
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<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Introduction:</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
<ul style="list-style-type: circle;">
<li><span data-contrast="none">ISM was </span><b><span data-contrast="none">launched in 2021 </span></b><span data-contrast="none">under the aegis of the </span><b><span data-contrast="none">Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> with a total financial outlay of Rs.76,000 crore.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">This is part of a comprehensive programme to develop a sustainable semiconductor and display ecosystem in the country.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">The objective of this program is to provide financial support to companies investing in the semiconductor, display manufacturing and design ecosystem .</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">It is envisaged that ISM will act as the nodal agency for efficient, consistent and smooth implementation of the schemes under the leadership of global experts from the semiconductor and display industry .</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
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<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Ingredients:</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
<ul style="list-style-type: circle;">
<li><span data-contrast="none">Plans to set up semiconductor fabs in India:</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
<ul style="list-style-type: disc;">
<li><span data-contrast="none">It provides financial assistance to eligible applicants for setting up </span><b><span data-contrast="none">semiconductor fab (manufacturing plant)</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> with the aim of attracting investments for setting up semiconductor wafer fabrication facilities in the country.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Semiconductor chips:</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
<ul style="list-style-type: circle;">
<li><span data-contrast="none">It is a small electronic device made from a </span><b><span data-contrast="none">semiconductor (silicon or germanium)</span></b><span data-contrast="none">, which serves as the basic building block of most electronic circuits.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">These chips can contain billions of microscopic switches on a chip smaller than a fingernail.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">The basic component of a semiconductor chip is a</span><b><span data-contrast="none"> silicon wafer</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> built of tiny transistors , which control electric current according to various computational instructions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">It performs various functions, such as processing data , storing information or controlling electronic devices.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">They are a vital part of almost every modern electronic device, including smartphones, computers, and integrated circuits.</span></li>
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'description' => '<h2><span data-contrast="none">Why in News?</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 134245418="" :true="" 134245529="" 335559738="" :480="" 335559739="" :0=""> </span></h2>
<p><b><span data-contrast="none">Former Defence Secretary</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> Dr. Ajay Kumar has been appointed </span><b><span data-contrast="none">the new Chairman </span></b><span data-contrast="none">of </span><b><span data-contrast="none">the </span></b><a href="/important-institutions/drishti-specials-important-institutions-national-institutions/public-service-commissions-union-and-state" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><span data-contrast="none">Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)</span></b></a><b><span data-contrast="none">.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :240="" 335559739=""> </span></p>
<h2><span data-contrast="none">Key Points</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 134245418="" :true="" 134245529="" 335559738="" :0="" 335559739=""> </span></h2>
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<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Union Public Service Commission</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is a</span><a href="/hindi/tags/Constitutional-Bodies" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <b><span data-contrast="none">constitutional body</span></b></a><span data-contrast="none">. Part XIV of the Indian Constitution contains provisions relating to the composition, appointment and removal, powers and functions of its members under</span><b><span data-contrast="none"> Articles 315 to 323. </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Appointment of Members: </span></b><span data-contrast="none">The Chairman and other members of the UPSC are appointed by the</span> <a href="/daily-updates/daily-news-analysis/president-of-india" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><span data-contrast="none">President of India</span></b></a><b><span data-contrast="none">.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Office: </span></b><span data-contrast="none">Any member of the UPSC will hold office for a </span><b><span data-contrast="none">term of six years or until the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Re-appointment: </span></b><span data-contrast="none">No person who has once held office as a member of a Public Service Commission shall be eligible for reappointment to his office. </span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Resignation: </span></b><span data-contrast="none">A member of the Union Public Service Commission may resign from his office by writing to the President of India. </span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Removal/Suspension of Members: </span></b><span data-contrast="none">The Chairman or any other member of the Union Public Service Commission shall be removed from his office only by order of the President of India. </span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">The President may also suspend the Chairperson or any other Member before the completion of his office, in respect of which a reference is made to </span><a href="/important-institutions/drishti-specials-important-institutions-national-institutions/supreme-court-of-india" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><span data-contrast="none">the Supreme Court. </span></b></a><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
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</li>
<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Removal: </span></b><span data-contrast="none">The Chairman or any other member of the UPSC may be removed if he: </span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">has been declared bankrupt.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Engages in any paid employment outside the duties of the office during his term of office.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">is, in the opinion of the President, unfit to continue in office by reason of infirmity of mind or body. </span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
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</li>
<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Regulating the conditions of service: </span></b><span data-contrast="none">Power of the President of India in the case of UPSC: </span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
<ul style="list-style-type: disc;">
<li><span data-contrast="none">Determines the number of members of the Commission and their conditions of service.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Makes provision for the number of employees of the Commission and their conditions of service.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
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</li>
<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Restriction on Powers: </span></b><span data-contrast="none">The service conditions of members of the UPSC shall not be amended in any manner after their appointment. </span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Power to extend functions: </span></b><span data-contrast="none">The Legislature of a State may make provision for the exercise of additional functions by the UPSC or the SPSC in respect of the services of the Union or a State and in respect of the services of any local authority or other body corporate constituted by law or any public institution. </span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Expenses: </span></b><span data-contrast="none">The expenses of the UPSC, including salaries, allowances and pensions of members or employees of the Commission, are met from the Consolidated </span><b><span data-contrast="none">Fund of India .</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
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<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Submission of Reports: </span></b><span data-contrast="none">The UPSC submits an annual report of the work done by the Commission to the President of India. </span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">A memorandum has to be submitted to the President in respect of those cases in which the advice of the Commission has not been accepted.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">The</span><b><span data-contrast="none"> reasons for rejection will have to be presented before each</span></b> <b><span data-contrast="none">House</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> of Parliament before being presented to the President .</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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'description' => '<h2><span data-contrast="none">Why in News?</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 134245418="" :true="" 134245529="" 335559738="" :480="" 335559739="" :0=""> </span></h2>
<p><a href="/daily-updates/daily-news-analysis/50th-foundation-day-of-coal-india-limited#:~:text=About%3A%20CIL%20is%20a%20state,the%20world's%20largest%20coal%20producer." target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><span data-contrast="none">Coal India Limited (CIL)</span></b></a><span data-contrast="none"> and </span><a href="/state-pcs-current-affairs/mou-between-ngel-and-up-rajya-vidyut-utpadan-nigam-limited" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><span data-contrast="none">Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL)</span></b></a><span data-contrast="none"> have signed </span><b><span data-contrast="none">a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) </span></b><span data-contrast="none">to set up </span><b><span data-contrast="none">a </span></b><a href="/daily-updates/daily-news-editorials/india-s-quest-for-solar-dominance" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><span data-contrast="none">solar power project</span></b></a><span data-contrast="none"> in the state.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :240="" 335559739=""> </span></p>
<h2><span data-contrast="none">Key Points</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 134245418="" :true="" 134245529="" 335559738="" :0="" 335559739=""> </span></h2>
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<li><b><span data-contrast="none">About the MoU:</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
<ul style="list-style-type: circle;">
<li><span data-contrast="none">This agreement is part of CIL’s </span><b><span data-contrast="none">strategic initiative in the </span></b><a href="/daily-updates/daily-news-editorials/india-s-leap-towards-green-energy" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><span data-contrast="none">green energy</span></b></a><b><span data-contrast="none"> sector. </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">It is a strong step towards meeting the </span><b><span data-contrast="none">rapidly growing energy demand of Uttar Pradesh.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">This </span><b><span data-contrast="none">is a non-binding agreement </span></b><span data-contrast="none">with </span><b><span data-contrast="none">the aim </span></b><span data-contrast="none">of setting up </span><b><span data-contrast="none">a solar power project of 500 MW capacity </span></b><span data-contrast="none">within Uttar Pradesh .</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
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<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Solar Energy:</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">Solar energy, known as energy obtained from the sun, is a clean and </span><a href="/daily-updates/daily-news-editorials/india-s-renewable-energy-transition" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><span data-contrast="none">renewable energy</span></b></a><span data-contrast="none"> source. It is harnessed through solar technology, which is mainly of two types:</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
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<li><a href="/daily-news-analysis/solar-thermal-energy-technology" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><span data-contrast="none">Solar Thermal</span></b></a><span data-contrast="none">: In this the heat of the sun is used to heat water.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><a href="/daily-updates/daily-news-analysis/rooftop-solar-in-india-s-energy-sector" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><span data-contrast="none">Solar Photovoltaic (PV)</span></b></a><span data-contrast="none">: It uses the photovoltaic effect to convert the sun's rays into electrical energy.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
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<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Uses:</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">Solar technologies are scalable and flexible, capable of powering entire cities through solar farms.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Electricity can be supplied even to remote areas through decentralized systems.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Homes and commercial buildings can be provided with energy by installing solar panels on rooftops.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
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<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Example </span></b><span data-contrast="none">: Cochin International Airport is one such example where solar energy is being used effectively.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
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<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Importance: </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
<ul style="list-style-type: disc;">
<li><span data-contrast="none">Reduction in </span><b><span data-contrast="none">dependence on </span></b><a href="/daily-updates/daily-news-analysis/risk-of-moving-from-fossils-to-clean-energy" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><span data-contrast="none">fossil fuels</span></b></a><b><span data-contrast="none">.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Reducing </span><a href="/daily-updates/daily-news-analysis/black-carbon-emissions-and-pmuy" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><span data-contrast="none">carbon emissions.</span></b></a><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Improvement in </span><b><span data-contrast="none">air quality.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Promote </span><b><span data-contrast="none">energy access and security.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
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<p><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""><a href="https://drishti.xyz/news-pcs-course%20" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-ccp-props="{}"><img class="content-img" src="http://drishtiias.com/images/uploads/1747230212_UPPCS Foundation(E).jpg" width="850" caption="false" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></span></a></span></p>
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<h3><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span><span data-contrast="none">Coal India Limited (CIL)</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 134245418="" :true="" 134245529="" 335559738="" :240="" 335559739=""> </span></h3>
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<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Introduction:</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> CIL is a government-owned</span><b><span data-contrast="none"> coal mining company in India</span></b><span data-contrast="none">, responsible for production and management of coal resources in the country.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">It was </span><b><span data-contrast="none">established in 1975</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> and is the world's largest coal producing mining company</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Organisational Structure: </span></b><span data-contrast="none">CIL is classified as a 'Maharatna' public sector enterprise. It operates through 8 subsidiaries like </span><b><span data-contrast="none">Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL)</span></b><span data-contrast="none">, </span><b><span data-contrast="none">Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) .</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
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<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL)</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> is the largest coal producing subsidiary of CIL.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
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</li>
<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Strategic Importance: </span></b><span data-contrast="none">More than half of India's installed power capacity is coal-based, with CIL supplying about 78% of the country's total coal production.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">Coal also contributes 40% to India's primary commercial energy needs.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Mining Capacity:</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> CIL operates in 84 mining areas across eight Indian states and manages a total of 313 active mines. </span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
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<h3><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span><span data-contrast="none">Uttar Pradesh State Power Generation Corporation Limited (UPRVUNL) </span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 134245418="" :true="" 134245529="" 335559738="" :240="" 335559739=""> </span></h3>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">It is a thermal power generation undertaking wholly owned by the state government, which operates five thermal power plants located in different areas of the state. </span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">It was formed on 25 August 1980 under the </span><b><span data-contrast="none">Companies Act, 1956</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> to construct new thermal power projects in the state. </span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">The first project constructed by the corporation was </span><b><span data-contrast="none">Unchahar Thermal Power Station </span></b><span data-contrast="none">(2x210 MW) , which was handed over to NTPC on 13 February 1992.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Later, under the </span><b><span data-contrast="none">Uttar Pradesh State Electricity Reform Act 1999</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> and </span><b><span data-contrast="none">Uttar Pradesh Transfer Scheme 2000</span></b><span data-contrast="none">, Uttar Pradesh State Electricity Board was reorganized and divided into three public sector undertakings:</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">Uttar Pradesh State Electricity Generation Corporation Limited (for electricity generation)</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (for electricity distribution)</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Uttar Pradesh Power Transmission Corporation Limited (for electricity transmission).</span></li>
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'description' => '<h2><span data-contrast="none">Why in News?</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 134245418="" :true="" 134245529="" 335559738="" :240="" 335559739=""> </span></h2>
<p><span data-contrast="none">The </span><b><span data-contrast="none">Union Minister</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> of </span><b><span data-contrast="none">Electronics and Information Technology</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> inaugurated India's first </span><b><span data-contrast="none">3-nanometer (3nm) chip design centre in Noida, </span></b><span data-contrast="none">Uttar Pradesh.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :240="" 335559739=""> </span></p>
<h2><span data-contrast="none">Key Points</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 134245418="" :true="" 134245529="" 335559738="" :0="" 335559739=""> </span></h2>
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<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Achievement of 3nm technology:</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
<ul style="list-style-type: circle;">
<li><span data-contrast="none">This technology is much more advanced than the existing 7nm and 5nm.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">This enables </span><b><span data-contrast="none">higher performance, lower energy consumption, and greater computing efficiency.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">It represents the pinnacle of innovation at the design level, which is now being realised in India.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">This centre has been established by </span><b><span data-contrast="none">Renesas Electronics India</span></b><span data-contrast="none">, a company of Japanese origin.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
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<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Supporting the Government Strategy</span></b><span data-contrast="none">:</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
<ul style="list-style-type: circle;">
<li><span data-contrast="none">This initiative is part of </span><b><span data-contrast="none">the Indian government's </span></b><span data-contrast="none">broader strategy to develop the semiconductor ecosystem.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">The government is looking to empower </span><b><span data-contrast="none">the semiconductor ecosystem</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> by incorporating design, manufacturing, </span><b><span data-contrast="none">ATMP (Assembly, Testing, Marking, Packaging) </span></b><span data-contrast="none">and supply of related equipment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">It is being implemented under </span><a href="/daily-updates/daily-news-analysis/india-s-semiconductor-ambitions-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><span data-contrast="none">India's Semiconductor Mission</span></b></a><span data-contrast="none"> and </span><a href="/daily-updates/daily-news-analysis/production-linked-incentive-scheme-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><span data-contrast="none">Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme.</span></b></a><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
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</li>
<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Global recognition and confidence </span></b><span data-contrast="none">:</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
<ul style="list-style-type: circle;">
<li><span data-contrast="none">India's semiconductor capabilities are being appreciated at global forums like </span><b><span data-contrast="none">the </span></b><a href="/daily-updates/daily-news-analysis/world-economic-forum" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><span data-contrast="none">World Economic Forum (Davos)</span></b></a><b><span data-contrast="none">.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">This has increased the confidence</span> <span data-contrast="none">of </span><b><span data-contrast="none">international companies and investors</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> towards India.</span><span> </span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
</ul>
</li>
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<p><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""><a href="https://drishti.xyz/news-pcs-course%20" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-ccp-props="{}"><img class="content-img" src="http://drishtiias.com/images/uploads/1747230212_UPPCS Foundation(E).jpg" width="850" caption="false" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></span></a></span></p>
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<h3><span data-contrast="none">India's Semiconductor Mission (ISM)</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 134245418="" :true="" 134245529="" 335559738="" :240="" 335559739=""> </span></h3>
<ul style="list-style-type: square;">
<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Introduction:</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
<ul style="list-style-type: circle;">
<li><span data-contrast="none">ISM was </span><b><span data-contrast="none">launched in 2021 </span></b><span data-contrast="none">under the aegis of the </span><b><span data-contrast="none">Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> with a total financial outlay of Rs.76,000 crore.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">This is part of a comprehensive programme to develop a sustainable semiconductor and display ecosystem in the country.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">The objective of this program is to provide financial support to companies investing in the semiconductor, display manufacturing and design ecosystem .</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">It is envisaged that ISM will act as the nodal agency for efficient, consistent and smooth implementation of the schemes under the leadership of global experts from the semiconductor and display industry .</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Ingredients:</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
<ul style="list-style-type: circle;">
<li><span data-contrast="none">Plans to set up semiconductor fabs in India:</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
<ul style="list-style-type: disc;">
<li><span data-contrast="none">It provides financial assistance to eligible applicants for setting up </span><b><span data-contrast="none">semiconductor fab (manufacturing plant)</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> with the aim of attracting investments for setting up semiconductor wafer fabrication facilities in the country.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Semiconductor chips:</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
<ul style="list-style-type: circle;">
<li><span data-contrast="none">It is a small electronic device made from a </span><b><span data-contrast="none">semiconductor (silicon or germanium)</span></b><span data-contrast="none">, which serves as the basic building block of most electronic circuits.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">These chips can contain billions of microscopic switches on a chip smaller than a fingernail.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">The basic component of a semiconductor chip is a</span><b><span data-contrast="none"> silicon wafer</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> built of tiny transistors , which control electric current according to various computational instructions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">It performs various functions, such as processing data , storing information or controlling electronic devices.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">They are a vital part of almost every modern electronic device, including smartphones, computers, and integrated circuits.</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
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<p><b><span data-contrast="none">Former Defence Secretary</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> Dr. Ajay Kumar has been appointed </span><b><span data-contrast="none">the new Chairman </span></b><span data-contrast="none">of </span><b><span data-contrast="none">the </span></b><a href="/important-institutions/drishti-specials-important-institutions-national-institutions/public-service-commissions-union-and-state" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><span data-contrast="none">Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)</span></b></a><b><span data-contrast="none">.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :240="" 335559739=""> </span></p>
<h2><span data-contrast="none">Key Points</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 134245418="" :true="" 134245529="" 335559738="" :0="" 335559739=""> </span></h2>
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<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Union Public Service Commission</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
<ul style="list-style-type: circle;">
<li><span data-contrast="none">The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is a</span><a href="/hindi/tags/Constitutional-Bodies" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <b><span data-contrast="none">constitutional body</span></b></a><span data-contrast="none">. Part XIV of the Indian Constitution contains provisions relating to the composition, appointment and removal, powers and functions of its members under</span><b><span data-contrast="none"> Articles 315 to 323. </span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Appointment of Members: </span></b><span data-contrast="none">The Chairman and other members of the UPSC are appointed by the</span> <a href="/daily-updates/daily-news-analysis/president-of-india" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><span data-contrast="none">President of India</span></b></a><b><span data-contrast="none">.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Office: </span></b><span data-contrast="none">Any member of the UPSC will hold office for a </span><b><span data-contrast="none">term of six years or until the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Re-appointment: </span></b><span data-contrast="none">No person who has once held office as a member of a Public Service Commission shall be eligible for reappointment to his office. </span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Resignation: </span></b><span data-contrast="none">A member of the Union Public Service Commission may resign from his office by writing to the President of India. </span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Removal/Suspension of Members: </span></b><span data-contrast="none">The Chairman or any other member of the Union Public Service Commission shall be removed from his office only by order of the President of India. </span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
<ul style="list-style-type: disc;">
<li><span data-contrast="none">The President may also suspend the Chairperson or any other Member before the completion of his office, in respect of which a reference is made to </span><a href="/important-institutions/drishti-specials-important-institutions-national-institutions/supreme-court-of-india" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><span data-contrast="none">the Supreme Court. </span></b></a><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
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</li>
<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Removal: </span></b><span data-contrast="none">The Chairman or any other member of the UPSC may be removed if he: </span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">has been declared bankrupt.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Engages in any paid employment outside the duties of the office during his term of office.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">is, in the opinion of the President, unfit to continue in office by reason of infirmity of mind or body. </span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
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<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Regulating the conditions of service: </span></b><span data-contrast="none">Power of the President of India in the case of UPSC: </span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
<ul style="list-style-type: disc;">
<li><span data-contrast="none">Determines the number of members of the Commission and their conditions of service.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Makes provision for the number of employees of the Commission and their conditions of service.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
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</li>
<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Restriction on Powers: </span></b><span data-contrast="none">The service conditions of members of the UPSC shall not be amended in any manner after their appointment. </span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Power to extend functions: </span></b><span data-contrast="none">The Legislature of a State may make provision for the exercise of additional functions by the UPSC or the SPSC in respect of the services of the Union or a State and in respect of the services of any local authority or other body corporate constituted by law or any public institution. </span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Expenses: </span></b><span data-contrast="none">The expenses of the UPSC, including salaries, allowances and pensions of members or employees of the Commission, are met from the Consolidated </span><b><span data-contrast="none">Fund of India .</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span></li>
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<li><b><span data-contrast="none">Submission of Reports: </span></b><span data-contrast="none">The UPSC submits an annual report of the work done by the Commission to the President of India. </span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">A memorandum has to be submitted to the President in respect of those cases in which the advice of the Commission has not been accepted.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117="" :false="" 134233118="" 335559738="" :220="" 335559739=""> </span>
<ul style="list-style-type: disc;">
<li><span data-contrast="none">The</span><b><span data-contrast="none"> reasons for rejection will have to be presented before each</span></b> <b><span data-contrast="none">House</span></b><span data-contrast="none"> of Parliament before being presented to the President .</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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include - ROOT/plugins/Drishti/src/Template/Element/statepcs-rightcolumn.ctp, line 7
Cake\View\View::_evaluate() - CORE/src/View/View.php, line 1196
Cake\View\View::_render() - CORE/src/View/View.php, line 1157
Cake\View\View::_renderElement() - CORE/src/View/View.php, line 1554
Cake\View\View::element() - CORE/src/View/View.php, line 668
include - ROOT/plugins/Drishti/src/Template/Statepcs/index.ctp, line 688
Cake\View\View::_evaluate() - CORE/src/View/View.php, line 1196
Cake\View\View::_render() - CORE/src/View/View.php, line 1157
Cake\View\View::render() - CORE/src/View/View.php, line 765
Cake\Controller\Controller::render() - CORE/src/Controller/Controller.php, line 623
Cake\Http\ActionDispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/src/Http/ActionDispatcher.php, line 125
Cake\Http\ActionDispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/src/Http/ActionDispatcher.php, line 93
Cake\Http\BaseApplication::__invoke() - CORE/src/Http/BaseApplication.php, line 108
Cake\Http\Runner::__invoke() - CORE/src/Http/Runner.php, line 65
Cake\Routing\Middleware\RoutingMiddleware::__invoke() - CORE/src/Routing/Middleware/RoutingMiddleware.php, line 104
Cake\Http\Runner::__invoke() - CORE/src/Http/Runner.php, line 65
Cake\Routing\Middleware\AssetMiddleware::__invoke() - CORE/src/Routing/Middleware/AssetMiddleware.php, line 88