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14Aug 2024

NEW PORTAL GLITCHES DELAY BIRTH, DEATH CERTIFICATES

Why in the news? Persistent technical issues with India’s new birth and death registration portal are causing delays and disruptions in issuing certificates, impacting public services and creating administrative challenges. source:medium Issues with New Birth and Death Registration Portal The Civil Registration System (CRS) portal has faced persistent glitches since its implementation on October 1, …

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14Aug 2024

JHARKHAND HC ORDERS ACTION ON ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS

Why in the news? The Jharkhand High Court has directed the state to identify and address illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in Santhal Parganas, citing demographic shifts and political concerns about immigration About the Jharkhand High Court Orders on illegal Immigration: The Jharkhand High Court has ordered the state government to identify and address illegal immigrants from …

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14Aug 2024

EGG DONOR HAS NO LEGAL PARENTAL RIGHTS

Why in the news? The Bombay High Court ruled that egg donors cannot claim parental rights, emphasising legal boundaries in surrogacy cases and granting visitation rights to the biological mother. source:lawbankofindia Understanding Court Rules on Egg Donor’s Parental Rights: Case Background: The Bombay High Court ruled that donating eggs or sperm does not confer legal …

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14Aug 2024

INDIA URGENTLY NEEDS STANDARDISED SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR EV CHARGING

Why in the News? Proposed bans on EV charging in Mumbai basements highlight safety concerns, echoing similar measures in Seoul after car park explosions, driving the need for standardised safety protocols and regulatory frameworks. source:enterclimate About the regulation of EV Charging Infrastructure: The regulation and development of EV charging infrastructure in India are shared among …

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14Aug 2024

DRDO TESTS NEW LONG-RANGE GLIDE BOMB SUCCESSFULLY

Why in the news? DRDO’s successful test of the Gaurav glide bomb demonstrates India’s advanced indigenous defence capabilities, enhancing precision strike capabilities and showcasing progress in military technology. source:imrmedia About the Test Details: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) executed the maiden flight test of the Long-Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) named Gaurav on 13 …

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14Aug 2024

MELTING POLAR ICE DUE TO CLIMATE CHANGE IS MAKING EARTH’S DAYS LONGER

Relevance: GS 1 – Salient features of world’s physical geography; GS 3 – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.  Why in the news? Over the last two decades, scientists have observed that the Earth’s rotation rate has slowed by approximately 1.3 milliseconds per century. Due to the ongoing melting of polar ice caps, …

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14Aug 2024

JOINT PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE

Adani Hindenburg Issue The Congress party has escalated its demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to probe the Adani-Hindenburg issue. On Monday, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh called for the resignation of SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch, citing new allegations that she conducted transactions from her personal email account after joining SEBI in 2018. Now …

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14Aug 2024

ST. MARTIN’S ISLAND

Context: St. Martin’s Island, the only coral island in Bangladesh, has recently come under the spotlight due to ongoing political unrest in the country. St. Martin’s Island, the only coral island in Bangladesh, has been thrust into the spotlight due to rising political tensions. Located in the southeastern part of Bangladesh, this tiny island spans …

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14Aug 2024

MARTIN’S ISLAND

Why in the news? St. Martin’s Island, the only coral island in Bangladesh, has been thrust into the spotlight due to rising political tensions. Located in the southeastern part of Bangladesh, this tiny island spans just three square kilometers and is home to approximately 3,700 people. Source : Banglapedia The island’s strategic importance became evident …

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