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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 06/04/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 06/04/2024 Parliaments past, a mirror to changing dynamics (General Studies- Paper II) Source : The Hindu The 17th Lok Sabha concluded its proceedings on a Saturday, deviating from its usual working schedule, prompting reflection on historical parallels and anticipation for the upcoming general election. Key Highlights Performance of Ministries: Reflecting on legislative activity, it’s evident that the nation’s polity is in flux. The Office of the Prime Minister faced a significant influx of questions from Rajya Sabha MPs, with only a fraction being answered. Interestingly, there’s a notable decline in queries directed at the Prime Minister’s Office…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 05/04/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 05/04/2024 Govt. to record parents’ religion to register births (General Studies- Paper II) Source : The Hindu The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has drafted Model Rules altering the birth registration process in India. These changes mandate the recording of the religion of both parents during registration, a departure from the previous practice of solely noting the family’s religion. Key Highlights Inclusion of Parental Religion in Birth Records: Under the proposed “Form No.1-Birth Report,” parents registering a child’s birth must now specify the religion of both the father and mother, alongside the child’s religion. This expanded documentation…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 04/04/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 04/04/2024 SC to list before polls pleas to verify count in all EVMs (General Studies- Paper II) Source : The Hindu The Supreme Court, on April 3, has agreed to list a series of petitions concerning the verification of Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. Key Highlights Petition Details: The petitions advocate for a comprehensive count of VVPAT slips in elections, challenging the current practice of verifying only five randomly selected EVMs through VVPAT paper slips. They referenced a previous Supreme Court judgment in 2013,…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 03/04/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 03/04/2024 ED can summon anyone for ‘any information’: SC (General Studies- Paper II) Source : The Hindu On April 2, the Supreme Court endorsed the extensive powers of the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), affirming its authority to summon individuals for information regardless of their position or affiliation. Key Highlights ED’s Authority to Summon Justice Trivedi affirmed the ED’s authority to summon “any person” under the provisions of Section 50(2) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). This includes individuals deemed necessary for providing evidence or producing records in the course of any investigation or legal proceeding…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 02/04/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 02/04/2024 The PMLA — a law that has lost its way (General Studies- Paper II) Source : The Hindu The enactment of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, marked a significant step in India’s commitment to combating the menace of money laundering, particularly stemming from drug trafficking. By aligning with international resolutions and recommendations, India aimed to fortify its legal framework to prevent the integration of illicit proceeds into the legitimate economy. Key Highlights Background to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 The international community recognized the severe economic threat posed by the…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 01/04/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 01/04/2024 Genetic profiling of captive jumbos of Kerala to begin soon (General Studies- Paper III) Source : The Hindu The Kerala Forest Department is set to embark on a genetic profiling project for the state’s captive elephant population. This initiative is part of a larger effort by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) to compile a national database of elephant genetic information. Key Highlights Implementation Plan: The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) has supplied forensic kits to the Kerala Forest Department for genetic profiling. Assistant conservators (social forestry) in various districts have been assigned the task of…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 30/03/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 30/03/2024 Bank accounts cannot be frozen under UAPA without satisfaction: Madras High Court (General Studies- Paper III) Source : The Hindu The Madras High Court recently made a significant ruling concerning the freezing of bank accounts under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA). The case involved the freezing of a Chennai-based trust’s savings bank account suspected of supporting a banned organization, the Popular Front of India (PFI). Key Highlights Legal Basis for Freezing Bank Accounts: The ruling emphasized Section 7 of the UAPA, which grants the central government the authority to prohibit the use of funds…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 29/03/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 29/03/2024 Skyroot Aerospace successfully test-fires stage-2of Vikram-1 launch vehicle (General Studies- Paper III) Source : The Hindu Skyroot Aerospace, achieved a significant milestone with the successful test-firing of Stage-2 of the Vikram-1 space launch vehicle, known as Kalam-250. This test took place at the propulsion testbed of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) located at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. Key Highlights Importance of Stage-2: Stage-2 plays a pivotal role in the launch vehicle’s ascent, facilitating its transition from the atmospheric phase to the deep vacuum of outer space. Its performance is…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 28/03/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 28/03/2024 Timely restatement (General Studies- Paper II) Source : The Hindu The recent Supreme Court order highlights the importance of adhering to fundamental legal principles, particularly in cases where judicial orders may appear to disregard them. It specifically addresses the issue of pre-trial injunctions against the media in civil defamation suits. Such orders, the Court emphasizes, can significantly impact freedom of speech and the public’s right to information. Key Highlights Court’s Caution Against Pre-trial Injunctions The Court’s cautionary stance against pre-trial injunctions in defamation cases underscores the potential chilling effect on public discourse. It notes that hastily…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 27/03/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 27/03/2024 Employment scenario in India grim, says ILO report (General Studies- Paper II) Source : The Hindu The India Employment Report 2024, released by the International LabourOrganisation (ILO) and the Institute of Human Development (IHD), highlights significant trends in the country’s labor market. According to the report, India’s youth constitute a staggering 83% of the unemployed workforce. Notably, the proportion of educated youth, with at least a secondary education, among the total unemployed youth has nearly doubled from 35.2% in 2000 to 65.7% in 2022. Key Highlights Trends in Youth Employment: The study points out a trend…