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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 10/04/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 10/04/2024 BSE market cap hits Rs. 400L Cr for the first time (General Studies- Paper III) Source : The Indian Express Despite recent warnings by the market regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), regarding a potential “froth” in Indian equities, the market capitalisation (m-cap) of companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has surpassed the landmark Rs 400 lakh crore mark for the first time. This significant valuation milestone coincided with a notable rally in benchmark indices, with the BSE Sensex nearing the 75,000 mark and the NSE Nifty50 exceeding the 22,600 level. Key…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 09/04/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 09/04/2024 Total Solar Eclipse in North America: Why is this so rare? (General Studies- Paper III) Source : The Indian Express A solar eclipse is a celestial event that occurs when the Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the sunlight either partially or entirely, thus casting a shadow on certain parts of the Earth. Key Highlights Types of Solar Eclipses There are four main types of solar eclipses, each distinguished by the extent to which the Sun is obscured and the appearance of the eclipse: Total Solar Eclipse: During a total solar eclipse, the…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 08/04/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 08/04/2024 All-weather road gives a strategic fillip to Ladakh (General Studies- Paper III) Source : The Hindu  The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has recently accomplished a significant feat in Ladakh by establishing the Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road, linking Himachal Pradesh and Leh. This accomplishment holds crucial implications for bolstering security measures in the region and enhancing India’s strategic depth along its hostile border neighborhood. Key Highlights Strategic Importance of the Nimmu-Padam-Darcha Road: By connecting remote regions like Zanskar Valley, the road offers a secure route for establishing an ordnance depot, safeguarded from the surveillance of neighboring nations, particularly China…

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…
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