{"id":27823,"date":"2024-09-26T15:19:25","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T15:19:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/current-affairs-capsule-for-26th-september-7946\/"},"modified":"2026-09-09T13:30:53","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T13:30:53","slug":"current-affairs-capsule-for-26th-september-7946","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/current-affairs-capsule-for-26th-september-7946\/","title":{"rendered":"Current Affairs Capsule for 26th September"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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1. China Test-Fires Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Into the Pacific<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n


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China Ballistic Missile Overview:<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n

China test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the Pacific Ocean on September 25, marking its first exercise in decades.
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Protest & Concerns Against China:<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n

Countries like Japan, Australia, and New Zealand expressed concerns and protested the launch, with Japan saying it wasn’t notified in advance.<\/p>\r\n

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Military Modernization:<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n

The test is seen as part of China\u2019s military modernization, with its nuclear capabilities being expanded and its defense budget increasing by 7.2%.<\/p>\r\n

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China\u2019s Nuclear Arsenal:<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n

China currently holds over 500 operational nuclear warheads and aims to have more than 1,000 by 2030.
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Global Response:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n

The U.S. expressed concerns over China\u2019s military buildup, with both countries holding talks earlier to avoid tensions escalating into conflict.<\/p>\r\n

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Historical Context:<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n

China conducted its first atomic test in 1964 and has maintained a comparatively modest nuclear arsenal, pledging to not use nuclear weapons first in a conflict.<\/p>\r\n

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2. India Gears Up to Combat Beijing\u2019s \u2018Made in China 2025\u2019 Manufacturing Plan<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n


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India\u2019s Preparedness:<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n

India is preparing to counter the challenges posed by China\u2019s \u2018Made in China 2025\u2019 strategy.<\/p>\r\n

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What is the \u2018Made in China 2025\u2019 strategy?<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n

The plan aims for 70% self-sufficiency in high-tech industries like chip manufacturing, electric vehicles, and renewable energy by 2025, eventually transforming China into a global manufacturing powerhouse by 2049.
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India\u2019s Response:<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n

India is implementing anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties, as well as quality control orders, to check subsidized Chinese imports, particularly in sectors like solar photovoltaic cells.<\/p>\r\n

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Western Nations Collaboration:<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n

India is exploring collaborations with Western nations to jointly counter China\u2019s growing dominance in the high-tech manufacturing sector.<\/p>\r\n

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Photovoltaic Imports:<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n

China dominates India\u2019s imports of solar PV cells and modules, accounting for a major portion of India\u2019s renewable energy equipment imports.<\/p>\r\n

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China Exports:<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n
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    Global Leader: <\/strong>China is the world\u2019s largest exporter, dominating global manufacturing and exports.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Export Volume:<\/strong> As of recent years, China’s annual export volume exceeds $3 trillion. Its major exports include electronics, machinery, textiles, and consumer goods.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Top Export Partners: <\/strong>United States, European Union, Southeast Asia, and Japan.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Main Exports:<\/strong> Electrical machinery, computers, integrated circuits, clothing, and furniture.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    High Import Volume: <\/strong>China’s large manufacturing base also drives substantial imports of raw materials and components.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Import Volume: <\/strong>China\u2019s annual import volume exceeds $2.7 trillion.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Top Import Partners: <\/strong>Japan, South Korea, European Union, and the United States.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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    Main Imports: <\/strong>Crude oil, integrated circuits, iron ore, and other raw materials.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

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    India Exports:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n
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      Rising Export Power:<\/strong> India is emerging as a significant exporter, but it lags behind China.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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      Export Volume:<\/strong> India’s annual export volume is around $400 billion to $450 billion.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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      Top Export Partners:<\/strong> United States, United Arab Emirates, European Union, and China.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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      Main Exports: <\/strong>Petroleum products, gems and jewelry, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and agricultural products.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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      Import Dependent for Key Resources:<\/strong> India\u2019s economy relies heavily on imports of energy and technology.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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      Import Volume:<\/strong> India\u2019s annual import volume is approximately $600 billion to $700 billion<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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      Top Import Partners:<\/strong> China, United States, United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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      Main Imports:<\/strong> Crude oil, gold, electronic goods, machinery, and chemicals.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

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      3. Body Roundness Index (BRI)<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n


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      The body mass index has long been criticized as a flawed indicator of health and a replacement has been gaining support: the\u00a0body roundness index.<\/p>\r\n

      What is Body Roundness Index (BRI)?<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n
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        BRI was developed by\u00a0Diana Thomas\u00a0<\/strong>in 2013.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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        Instead of looking at height and weight, BRI mathematically quantifies body fat levels by looking at\u00a0height and waist<\/strong>\u00a0circumference.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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        The scores usually range from\u00a01 to 15,<\/strong> with those having very high scores or very low scores (of over 6.9 or under 3.41) considered at the most risk for illnesses.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

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        Body Mass Index (BMI) and its limitations<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n
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          BMI is a ratio of height to weight, the formula developed nearly 200 years ago by Adolphe Quetelet.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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          A BMI of 18 to 24.9 is considered normal; 25 to 29.9 is termed overweight and 30 and above is classified as obese.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n

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          However,\u00a0BMI has significant limitations<\/strong>, particularly for children and young people (whose body fat levels change as they grow), athletic people (who have high levels of muscle mass) and people from ethnic minority groups (who may develop health problems at lower body fat levels).<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

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