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16Apr 2024

HC NULLIFIES MAN’S PSA DETENTION: INDIA NOT A POLICE STATE.

Why in the news? High Court nullifies man’s detention under Public Safety Act, emphasises authorities must justify without relying solely on police testimony. India upholds freedoms. source:IE About the Detention Quashed: Jammu and Kashmir High Court nullifies detention of Kashmir residents under the Public Safety Act (PSA). Petitioner from Shopian challenged his detention, highlighting lack …

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16Apr 2024

HC CRITICISES ED FOR QUESTIONING SENIOR CITIZEN POST-MIDNIGHT, CITING FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT TO SLEEP.

Why in the news? Bombay HC criticises ED for recording senior citizen’s statement overnight, citing violation of “right to sleep”; emphasises fundamental rights. source:slideserve About HC Criticism of ED’s Conduct: The Bombay High Court rebuked the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for recording a senior citizen’s statement overnight, depriving him of the “right to sleep” guaranteed by …

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16Apr 2024

IRAN-ISRAEL TENSIONS MAY IMPACT INDIA’S OIL TRADE ADVERSELY.

Why in the news? Iran-Israel conflict escalation raises concerns over oil prices, supply disruptions; India’s heavy import dependence amplifies economic impact. source:scribd About the Geopolitical Impact on Oil Trade: Escalation in Iran-Israel conflict may elevate crude oil prices due to increased risk premiums and concerns over supply disruptions in West Asia. India, as the world’s …

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16Apr 2024

ROCKET ATTACK IN MYANMAR KILLS 4, INCLUDING MILITARY CADETS WOUNDED.

Why in the news? Rocket attack in Myanmar kills 4, injures military cadets. Anti-coup fighters blamed; the junta condemned as targeting civilians. source:voanews About Details of the Incident : In Yangon, Myanmar, anti-coup fighters launched a rocket attack resulting in four deaths and 12 injuries, including military cadets. The junta condemned the attack in Pyin …

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16Apr 2024

DDA IGNORES NGT, PERSISTS BUILDING ON CROWDED YAMUNA FLOODPLAIN, RISKING ENVIRONMENT.

Why in the news? DDA defies NGT guidelines, continues construction on Yamuna floodplain, risking environmental damage. source:toi About the Violation of Guidelines: Despite severe floods in Delhi last year, Delhi Development Authority (DDA) continues construction on Yamuna floodplain, defying 2015 National Green Tribunal (NGT) guidelines. NGT guidelines prohibit permanent constructions on the floodplain, which reduce …

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16Apr 2024

ADVOCATING FOR A SECULAR CHILDHOOD

Syllabus: GS 1 :  Secularism GS 2 :  Indian Constitution : Features, Amendments and Significant Provisions. Why in the News? The recent implementation of the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act, 2023, has ignited a debate on the ethical implications of mandating the registration of a child’s religion at birth. This practice not only …

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16Apr 2024

THE IMPACT OF INDIA’S NEW DATA LAW ON JOURNALISTIC FREEDOM

Syllabus: GS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Focus: India implemented the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, marking a significant step in data privacy. Source: Cookiefirs In August 2023, India implemented the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, marking …

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15Apr 2024

“SHIFTING DYNAMICS IN ASIA”

Syllabus:  GS-2-India and its foreign policy, Relations with global powers Focus : Important political and military markers are being laid down by US and China in Asia. Delhi will have an important role to play. Source- UN Introduction: Recent summits between US President Joe Biden and the leaders of Japan and the Philippines signal significant …

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15Apr 2024

BREACH OF CONVENTION

Syllabus: GS-II: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations Why in the news? Ecuador’s breach of diplomatic norms by raiding the Mexico embassy amid rising gang violence sparks international concern. source:wordpress About the Breach of Convention: Ecuador’s Violation of International Laws Ecuador’s recent raid on the Mexico embassy in Quito on April 5th, targeting …

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15Apr 2024

IRAN’S ATTACK ON ISRAEL SIGNIFIES THE END OF STRATEGIC PATIENCE.

Why in the news? Iran’s attack on Israel indicates the end of strategic patience, signalling readiness for conflict escalation in the region. source:bussinessstandard About the Iran’s Strategic Move: Hamas is far from being dismantled and it still keeps some 130 hostages who were captured on Oc- tober 7. There is a genocide case against Israel …

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