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UPSC Key—13th November, 2023: Urban Livelihood Mission, WHO Global TB Report and Saturn’s Rings | UPSC Current Affairs News

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India supports UN resolution against ‘Israeli settlements’
Syllabus:
Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance.
Mains Examination: General Studies II: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.
Key Points to Ponder:
• What’s the ongoing story- Less than two weeks after it abstained on a Jordanian-drafted resolution on the Israel-Hamas conflict, India was among 145 countries which voted in favour of a United Nations resolution that condemned Israeli settlement activities in “the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and in the occupied Syrian Golan”.
• India voted in favour of a United Nations resolution that condemned Israeli settlement activities-Know in detail
• Do You Know-The UN draft resolution, titled “Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and the occupied Syrian Golan”, was passed with overwhelming majority on November 9.
While seven countries — United States, Canada, Hungary, Israel, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and Nauru — voted against the resolution, 18 abstained from voting.
With the resolution, the UN condemned settlement activities in the areas, and any activities involving the confiscation of land, disruption of livelihood of protected persons, forced transfer of civilians, and annexation of land, whether de facto or through national legislation.
• What was the Jordanian-drafted resolution?
• Why India abstained Jordanian-drafted resolution?
• India’s position on the Israel-Palestine issue-What you know about this so far?
• India has supported a negotiated two-state solution-What is two-state solution?
• What is India’s political attitude towards Israel?
• What is India’s political attitude towards Palestine?
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Urban livelihood mission ends March next year, Govt may bring second version
Syllabus:
Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance.
Main Examination: General Studies II: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
Key Points to Ponder:
• What’s the ongoing story- The government is considering a second phase of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM), which is set to end in March 2024, with a focus on the migrant poor in cities, The Indian Express has learnt.
The possible DAY-NULM 2.0 could target different occupation groups in the cities, such as construction workers, rickshaw-drivers and other unorganised sector workers, according to government sources.
• What is Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihood Mission (DAY-NULM)?
• What is the main objective of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana National Rural Livelihoods Mission?
• Do You Know-Currently, the mission focuses on creating women’s self-help groups, conducting skill-based training, setting up shelters for the urban homeless and supporting street vendors. The second phase of the mission could include similar groups based on occupation.
While the Mission is set to end in March 2024, the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry, which is responsible for it, had in June this year signed a three-year MoU with the United Nations Development Programme for collaboration on DAY-NULM.
“Focused on fostering entrepreneurship development and accelerating enterprise growth, the three-year project, extendable beyond 2025, will cover eight cities in the initial phase,” the ministry had said in a statement on June 21.
The UPA government had launched the NULM in 2013 and the scope and name of the Mission was changed by the NDA government in 2016.
• The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) have joined hands to empower women entrepreneurs in India-What are the Key Highlights of the Partnership?
• Problems and challenges faced by Women Entrepreneurs in India-Can you give some examples?
• Government of India’s Schemes/Initiatives especially for Women Entrepreneurs-Know them
• For Your Information-Under the Mission, women’s self-help groups are provided with a revolving fund of Rs 10,000 each to get started. The one-time revolving fund is given to self-help groups to “inculcate the habit of thrift and credit” and forms a part of the corpus for lending along with the group members’ own savings, according to the scheme’s operational guidelines.
More than 89.33 lakh women had been brought under a total of 8.74 lakh self-help groups in the cities. Of these, revolving fund has been disbursed to 6.12 lakh self-help groups.
According to government data, 15 lakh beneficiaries had undergone skill training and 8.20 lakh had been placed in employment. In addition, 8.83 lakh beneficiaries had been assisted to set up their own or group businesses.
For street vendors, the Mission had conducted surveys to identify their number in 3,467 cities. A total of 53.76 lakh vendors had been identified and given letters of recommendation. This also led to 37.52 lakh vendors being issued certificates of vending and 30.99 lakh were issued ID cards, the data shows.
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To keep Gaganyaan crew module upright after splashdown, ISRO plans tests in 2024
Syllabus:
Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance.
Mains Examination: General Studies III: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
Key Points to Ponder:
• What’s the ongoing story-The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will conduct an experiment in a crew module to ensure it remains upright after splashing down in the sea.
• What is TV-D1 and TV-D2 Mission?
• Do You Know-The basic crew module in the TV-D1 mission on October 21 this year turned upside down while being recovered by naval divers in the Bay of Bengal. The TV-D1 mission was part of preparations for ISRO’s first human spaceflight Gaganyaan mission scheduled in 2024-25.
The uprighting system is among multiple systems to be tested during the second test mission (TV-D2) scheduled next year before a full-fledged unmanned test flight into space for the crew module on the LVM3 rocket part of the Gaganyaan mission, said TV-D1 mission director S Sivakumar.
“The two stable positions are upright and upside down. Now, to avoid the upside-down situation in the real crew module, there will be an uprighting system that will be like gaseous balloons – similar to airbags in cars,” Sivakumar said.
“If the crew module is going to topple, the balloon system will restore the upright position. In this particular crew module, we wanted to see if it could remain stable. We found that when there is a lateral wind and disturbance due to sea waves it becomes unstable, and so it was near an upside-down position,” he said.
The crew module will also have redundancy systems to compensate for the failure of the primary crew module uprighting system, he said. “The recovery aids like the beacons had to work well underwater and the sea water dye should get ejected to mark the region of the landing,” he said.
“We are targeting the next test vehicle mission sometime in the first quarter of next year. The crew module with the control systems will simulate crew seat systems and suspension systems, the uprighting system etc. Also in the crew escape system we will use both low and high altitude escape motors unlike in D1 where we have used only the high altitude escape motors,” Sivakumar said.
Sivakumar said that the first test of the crew module and crew escape system in the TV D1 mission has been deemed a success although all “three elements — the test vehicle, the crew escape system and the crew module are new.”
The TV-D1 mission’s biggest success was the deployment at a desired angle of the drogue chutes (which bring the crew module from a height of 17 km at a speed of 150m/sec to a height of 2.5 km from the surface of the sea at a speed of 63 m/sec) after the release of crew module from the escape system, he said.
• Gaganyaan Mission-Know the key features
• Gaganyaan Mission-What makes this Mission very Unique?
• India’s Manned Mission to Space-Know in detail
• Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)-About the Organisation
• The Indian Human Spaceflight Programme (IHSP) and Gaganyaan – About and Key Features
• Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)-Background, Achievements and upcoming Missions
• Do You Know-A manned space mission is very different from all other missions that ISRO has so far completed. In terms of complexity and ambition, even the missions to the Moon (Chandrayaan) and Mars (Mangalyaan) are nowhere in comparison. For a manned mission, the key distinguishing capabilities that ISRO has had to develop include the ability to bring the spacecraft back to Earth after flight, and to build a spacecraft in which astronauts can live in Earth-like conditions in space. Over the years, ISRO has successfully tested many of the technologies that are required, but many others are still to be developed and tested.
The Environmental Control & Life Support System (ECLSS) is meant to ensure that conditions inside the crew module are suitable for humans to live comfortably. The inside of the crew module is a twin-walled sealed structure that will recreate Earth-like conditions for the astronauts. It would be designed to carry two or three astronauts. The ECLSS maintains a steady cabin pressure and air composition, removes carbon dioxide and other harmful gases, controls temperature and humidity, and manages parameters like fire detection and suppression, food and water management, and emergency support.
While the layout and design of the ECLSS has been finalised, its many individual components and systems are in the process of being tested. The design and configuration of the inside of the crew module have also been finalised. Ground testing will have to be followed by tests in the space orbit while simulating zero gravity and deep vacuum.
• The human spaceflight mission had initially been given a 2022 target by the Centre to coincide with 75 years of Indian independence but the programme got delayed-why?
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THE EDITORIAL PAGE
Syllabus:
Preliminary Examination: Economic and Social Development
Main Examination: General Studies II: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
Key Points to Ponder:
• What’s the ongoing story-The World Health Organisation’s Global TB Report 2023, released last week, highlighted the tremendous progress that India has made in its fight against TB. It noted that since 2015, TB incidence and mortality have declined by 16 per cent and 18 per cent respectively, faster than the decline globally.
• World Health Organisation’s Global TB Report 2023-what are the key takeaways?
• India has made tremendous progress in its fight against TB-What measures India adopted?
• “Despite this, elimination by 2025 doesn’t seem to be happening”-Why so?
• For Your Information-The WHO report notes that in 2022, a record 24.2 lakh patients were notified in India. This number stood at 15.6 lakh in 2014 — indicating an increase of around nine lakh notifications. The government’s Ni-kshay portal also reports that till October, India has already notified nearly 21 lakh cases. Behind this success lies a matrix of transformative policies — from universal nutritional support for patients, effective engagement with the private sector, to the first-of-its-kind crowd sourcing programme to help patients complete treatment. These efforts have been backed by enhanced government funding — from Rs 710 crore in 2014-15 to Rs 3,410 crore in 2021-22. Why aren’t we getting there then?
Simple — to ensure elimination, we need to augment not just our curative but also detection capabilities. A Nature article summed it up well: “If we cannot find TB, we cannot treat TB”. While the programme has been steadfast in scaling up the more advanced molecular diagnostics, uptake has been limited. In 2022, over 77 per cent of presumptive TB patients were tested through smear microscopy, which has an accuracy of 22-43 per cent and cannot detect resistance to anti-TB drugs. In such a scenario, we are bound to miss patients and the target. Testing needs to pivot to molecular diagnostics urgently. Further, models suggest that the current testing rate of 1.2 per cent (or 1,281 per lakh population) is not enough; we must test at 4-5 per cent. Himachal is on its way to 4 per cent. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we tapped into the private sector infrastructure and conducted nearly 10 lakh RT-PCR tests every day. We must re-look at our policies and make it happen for TB testing as well. Similarly, we must reconsider screening tools. Even today, we heavily rely on symptomatic screening which has an inherent challenge. As per the ICMR’s national prevalence study, 46 per cent of diagnosed cases were asymptomatic and were detected only due to the use of chest x-rays. The availability of portable AI-enabled X-Ray applications can be an efficient and affordable alternative.
• How can a country out to defeat TB afford drug shortages?
• What does the 2023 report say about mortality in India?
• How many people get TB in India?
• Do You Know-Nearly 2.82 lakh people got TB in India in 2022, meaning one person gets TB every 11 seconds in India, according to the report. India’s contribution to the global burden is 27%, which is down one percentage point from the previous year’s 28%.
What is more important is that there has been an increase in reporting of TB cases. The estimated number of cases in a country is based on a mathematical model, and there is a gap between that and the number of people who actually get diagnosed and put on treatment in a country.
The Global TB report 2023 shows that reporting of cases has improved in India, going beyond the pre-pandemic levels. This is despite the fact that India, along with Indonesia and the Philippines, accounted for 67 per cent decline in reporting of TB cases globally during the pandemic. India reported 24.2 lakh cases in 2022 similar to the 24.04 lakh cases reported during 2019.
The report also noted that India was the only country to have completed a National TB prevalence survey since 2019. “The survey was started in 2019, interrupted for several months in 2020 and then completed in 2021. Results from this survey were a key input to the estimates of TB incidence in India published in this report,” the WHO report said.
• What does the report say about coverage of TB treatment in India?
• Tuberculosis (TB) and India-Impact
• Know the term-BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guerin)
• What is India’s TB elimination target?
• Do You Know-India has set a target of 2025 for eliminating TB in the country. The national strategic plan 2017-2025 sets the target of no more than 44 new TB cases per lakh population by 2025. The 2023 report pegs this number at 199 cases per lakh. Achieving this target is a big task as the plan had envisaged an incidence of only 77 cases per lakh population by 2023.
The programme also aims to reduce the mortality to 3 deaths per lakh population by 2025. Even with the WHO accepting the lowered estimates for India, this stands at 23 per lakh population.
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THE IDEAS PAGE
Syllabus:
Preliminary Examination: Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
Main Examination: General Studies I: Role of women
Key Points to Ponder:
• What’s the ongoing story- Meeran Chadha Borwankar Writes: It is a fact that citizens find it very difficult to access the criminal justice system in India. Police stations, busy in public order and VIP duties, are generally unapproachable. Court procedures and the long delays in trials are backbreaking. Overworked and underpaid prosecutors are pitched against well-paid defence lawyers. Forensic laboratories are replete with out-dated equipment. Because of these factors, we have less than a 60 per cent conviction rate in the country. And if the prisons are overcrowded, it is because the slow speed of trials ensures that those with cases pending against them continue to be incarcerated. Where does a victim of crime stand in this highly convoluted justice system? And does the gender of the complainant matter?
• Why India is having less than a 60 per cent conviction rate?
• “There have been some concerns about women as victims, and occasionally as perpetrators of crime”-What are those issues and concerns?
• Women’s representation in the police and different wings of the justice system-Know in detail
• ‘Does Victim Gender Matter for Justice Delivery? Police and Judicial Responses to Women’s Cases in India’ by Nirvikar Jassal, published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of the American Political Science Association, has identified “multi-dimensional discrimination” of women- Elaborate multi-dimensional discrimination against women in India.
• Do You Know-According to author, Police stations, in general, have not been citizen-friendly and women in particular hesitate to “cross the threshold” of a “chowkie”. These very strong sentiments had led to the creation of All-Women Police Stations (AWPS) a few decades ago. As the reporting of crimes against women increased, the presence of more women in each police station became the accepted norm, rather than the AWPS. Nearly all states have resorted to reservation for them. Special courts, too, have been created for the speedy trial of crimes against women.
And yet, the above study, with the state of Haryana as its sample, has concluded that women get a raw treatment at different stages of investigation and trials. That when they approach police stations, women are made to wait longer to register cases than men. And, if accompanied by a male person, the process is faster. That crimes where women are complainants have delayed investigation and fewer cases registered by women are sent to courts by police. Further, the study found more court dismissals and delays in trials and more acquittals and lower conviction rate in cases where women are complainants. The research deals with two types of complaints — those dealing with violence against women (VAW) and others about general crime. It concluded that “indeed, women complainants seeking justice from the state have a lower chance of a suspect that wronged them being sent to prison for either type of complaint, VAW or not.” Having a very limited sample of one state, it cannot speak for the rest of the country, though it claims to. States like Kerala may show a very different trend; but the issues flagged are serious indeed.
It could be true that women complainants are not viewed seriously by male police officers and made to wait. Therefore, there is a need for special recruitment drives by states to employ more women in police stations who would hopefully be more sensitive. As per the current recruitment policies, it will take another decade to reach the 33 per cent reservation target.
• What is the criminal law related to women?
• What is women’s access to justice in India?
• What is women’s Justice?
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SC guidelines on speedy disposal of cases against lawmakers
Syllabus:
Preliminary Examination: Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
Main Examination: General Studies II: Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.
Key Points to Ponder:
• What’s the ongoing story- The Supreme Court issued guidelines on Thursday (November 9) to monitor the speedy disposal of criminal cases against Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs).
Among the guidelines formulated for the “expeditious disposal” of such cases, the court called on the chief justices of various high courts across the country to set up a “special bench” to review and monitor the progress of criminal cases against lawmakers.
• What is this case?
• What does the RP Act say?
• For Your Information-Introduced by Dr BR Ambedkar in the Parliament, the Representation of the People Act, 1951, provides for the conduct of elections to the houses of parliament and the legislatures of each state, the qualifications and disqualifications for membership of those houses, corrupt practices, and other offences taking place at or in connection with the elections.
Although there are several provisions that deal with disqualification under the RPA, Section 8 specifically deals with disqualification of legislators on conviction for offences like promoting enmity between two groups, bribery, and undue influence, along with hoarding, profiteering, or adulteration of food or drugs.
However, the provision that Upadhyay sought to replace with a “lifetime ban” in his plea was Section 8(3), which states, “A person convicted of any offence and sentenced to imprisonment for not less than two years shall be disqualified from the date of such conviction and shall continue to be disqualified for a further period of six years since his release.” Essentially, this provision imposes a six-year ban on persons convicted of offences with a minimum two-year sentence.
While the top court in its ruling today addressed the first aspect of Upadhyay’s plea seeking speedy disposal of cases against MPs and MLAs, it kept open the issue of replacing the 6-year ban with a lifetime one.
• What did the court rule?
• What are the other instances?
• Do You Know-In its 2015 ruling in “Public Interest Foundation vs. Union of India,” the top court directed that trials of sitting legislators facing charges against them for offences relating to Section 8 of the RP Act should be concluded “as speedily and expeditiously” as possible. Adding that the trial’s duration cannot exceed one year from the date on which the charges were framed, the court had also suggested conducting the trials on a “day-to-day” basis.
Under extraordinary circumstances, if the trial isn’t concluded within a year, the court would have to submit a report to the HC CJ along with reasons for delay, the court said.
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SATURN’S RINGS WILL ‘DISAPPEAR’ IN 2025—OR WILL THEY?
Syllabus:
Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance.
Main Examination: General Studies III: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
Key Points to Ponder:
• What’s the ongoing story- One of the most spectacular sights in the Solar System is the majestic ringed planet Saturn, which is clearly visible in the evening sky through a telescope. In 2025, however, Saturn’s rings will seemingly disappear from view.
It isn’t as if the planet will lose them forever. The rings will just be invisible from Earth and will reappear soon thereafter. The reason for this temporary disappearance has to do with Saturn’s tilt and an optical illusion.
• Why will Saturn’s rings be invisible from Earth?
• Will Saturn’s rings actually disappear in the future?
• For Your Information-Like Earth’s axis of rotation, which is tilted by 23.5 degrees, Saturn’s axis of rotation has a 26.7 degree tilt — its enormous ring system is also tilted to the plane of Saturn’s orbit. As a result, when Saturn revolves around the Sun, it seems to nod up and down when viewed from Earth and the view of its rings also keeps changing.
Saturn takes 29.5 years to complete an orbit around the Sun and every 13 to 15 years, the edge of its rings aligns directly with Earth. As the rings are very thin — in most places, just tens of metres thick — at this position, “they reflect very little light, and are very difficult to see, making them essentially invisible,” Vahe Peroomian, professor of physics and astronomy at the University of Southern California, told CBS News. Imagine seeing a piece of paper, which is parallel to the ground and at eye-level, from the opposite end of Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.
That’s what’s going to happen in March 2025 — Saturn’s rings will not be visible from Earth because they will be perfectly aligned with our line of sight. The rings will gradually return to view as the planet will continue to revolve around the Sun.
According to a 2018 report by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Saturn would probably lose its rings completely in the next 300 million years, or even sooner than that.
It will probably happen because the rings are being pulled into the planet by its gravity as a dusty rain of ice particles under the influence of Saturn’s magnetic field, said the report.
“We estimate that this ‘ring rain’ drains an amount of water products that could fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool from Saturn’s rings in half an hour,” according to James O’Donoghue of NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland.
The report also added that Saturn, which is four billion years old, got the rings much later in its life since the rings aren’t older than 100 million years.
“We are lucky to be around to see Saturn’s ring system, which appears to be in the middle of its lifetime. However, if rings are temporary, perhaps we just missed out on seeing giant ring systems of Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune, which have only thin ringlets today!” O’Donoghue added.
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Circle to Search: Share part of your screen!

According to recent reports, Circle to Search, a feature introduced with the Samsung Galaxy S24 series in January 2024, might soon undergo an upgrade. Initially allowing users to copy text from selected areas, it’s now rumored to include the capability to capture and share screenshots of specific screen sections.
This enhanced functionality, observed in the latest version of Circle to Search, enables users to not only copy text but also capture and share screen images. A video shared by a tipster on X showcased this update, revealing new options of Copy and Share upon selecting an area. Even adjustments to the selected region don’t remove these options, ensuring a seamless experience. Users can either copy the image to the clipboard for further editing or share it directly through various apps.
Previously, the visual lookup feature solely facilitated text copying. While Android devices offer a three-finger swipe-down gesture for quick screenshots, it captures the entire screen, necessitating subsequent cropping. This new functionality streamlines the process, allowing users to select and share specific screen sections in just two steps.
Interestingly, Google recently addressed concerns about accidental activations of Circle to Search in a podcast featuring its developers. They acknowledged the issue and assured users of an impending fix. This indicates ongoing efforts to refine the feature for a smoother user experience.
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Discounted OnePlus Nord CE 3 price in India: Check it out!

The OnePlus Nord CE 3 has recently undergone another price reduction in India, marking a significant update for potential buyers. Initially introduced to the Indian market in June 2023, this smartphone received its first price adjustment in November of the same year. The base variant, featuring 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, was notably listed at a price Rs. 2,000 lower than its launch price, signaling OnePlus’s commitment to providing competitive pricing to its customers.
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset and ships with the Android 13-based operating system. It boasts a triple rear camera setup, enhancing its photography capabilities, and supports SuperVOOC charging, ensuring rapid replenishment of its battery. The inclusion of these features positions the Nord CE 3 as a compelling option for smartphone enthusiasts seeking a balance between performance, affordability, and innovation.
The recent unveiling of the OnePlus Nord CE 4 in India marks the continuation of OnePlus’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology to its users. Serving as the successor to the Nord CE 3, the Nord CE 4 is expected to build upon the strengths of its predecessor while introducing new enhancements and features to further elevate the user experience.
When considering the revised pricing of the OnePlus Nord CE 3, it’s evident that OnePlus aims to make its devices more accessible to a wider audience. The reduction in price, particularly on platforms like Amazon and the OnePlus India website, presents an opportunity for consumers to acquire a high-quality smartphone at a more affordable rate.
Let’s delve deeper into the specifications and features of the OnePlus Nord CE 3 to understand its capabilities and appeal to potential buyers.
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Price in India (Revised)
The base variant of the OnePlus Nord CE 3, featuring 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, was initially launched in India at Rs. 26,999. Following its first price cut in November, the price was reduced to Rs. 24,999. Now, the same variant is available on Amazon at Rs. 22,990, representing a Rs. 2,009 reduction from its previous price. Furthermore, customers can benefit from an additional flat Rs. 2,000 instant discount on ICICI and HDFC Bank cards, bringing the effective price down to Rs. 20,990.
On the OnePlus India website, the 8GB + 128GB variant is priced at Rs. 22,999, marking a Rs. 2,000 decrease from the November price of Rs. 24,999. It is worth noting that this discount is exclusively applicable to the 128GB model, as the higher-end 256GB variant is currently listed as out of stock.
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Specifications and Features
Display:
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 boasts a 6.7-inch full-HD+ fluid AMOLED display with a resolution of 1,080 x 2,412 pixels. With a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, users can enjoy smooth and fluid visuals, enhancing their overall viewing experience.
Processor and Performance:
Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G SoC, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 delivers robust performance and efficient multitasking capabilities. With up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of onboard storage, users can seamlessly navigate between apps and store their multimedia content with ease.
Operating System:
The smartphone ships with Android 13-based OxygenOS 13.1, providing users with a clean and intuitive user interface coupled with a plethora of customization options. OxygenOS is known for its smooth performance and timely software updates, ensuring that users stay up-to-date with the latest features and security patches.
Camera:
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 features a versatile camera setup, comprising a 50-megapixel primary sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS) and electronic image stabilization (EIS) support. Accompanying this primary sensor is an 8-megapixel sensor with an ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2-megapixel macro shooter, allowing users to capture a wide range of subjects with stunning detail and clarity. On the front, the device houses a 16-megapixel sensor for high-quality selfies and video calls.
Battery and Charging:
Equipped with a robust 5,000mAh battery, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 offers ample battery life to power through a full day of usage. Additionally, the device supports 80W wired SuperVOOC charging, enabling users to quickly replenish the battery and minimize downtime.
Connectivity:
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 supports a comprehensive range of connectivity options, including 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, GPS, and USB Type-C. Whether it’s streaming multimedia content, browsing the web, or staying connected with friends and family, users can rely on the Nord CE 3 to deliver seamless connectivity and performance.
Security:
For enhanced security, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 features an in-display fingerprint sensor, allowing users to conveniently unlock their device with a simple touch. This biometric authentication method adds an extra layer of protection to safeguard sensitive data and personal information.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 offers a compelling combination of performance, affordability, and innovation, making it an attractive choice for smartphone enthusiasts in India. With its recent price reduction and competitive specifications, the Nord CE 3 presents a compelling value proposition for consumers seeking a high-quality smartphone experience without breaking the bank. As OnePlus continues to innovate and introduce new features with each iteration, the Nord CE 3 stands as a testament to the company’s commitment to delivering exceptional devices tailored to the needs of its users.
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Namma Yatri launches cab service in Bengaluru

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The decision to venture into cab services follows Namma Yatri’s separation from its former parent company, Justpay, and comes on the heels of a reported expansion plan announced on April 1st. The move also aligns with the broader trend observed in the industry, as both Ola and Uber have recently introduced subscription-based plans for auto-rickshaw drivers on their platforms. This strategic shift towards subscription-based models, akin to Namma Yatri’s approach, as well as that of Rapido, highlights a growing preference within the industry for alternative pricing structures beyond traditional booking fees or commissions.
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