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15Jan 2024

PM Modi inaugurates Atal Setu 

Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 22-km Atal Setu, the longest sea bridge in India, during the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link ceremony. Project’s Prolonged Journey: Initially conceptualized in the 1960s, the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link project faced delays and underwent multiple revisions. The first tender was floated in 2006, but the …

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15Jan 2024

A SPEAKER’S CONTROVERSIAL DECISION:

(AN IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS)     Syllabus: GS 2 : Indian Constitution- Features, Amendments, and Significant Provisions. Focus : Determining Defection Why in the News?  Maharashtra Assembly Speaker, Rahul Narwekar, faced a crucial decision. Tasked with determining if Shiv Sena MLAs, under Eknath Shinde’s leadership, defected by voting against the party whip. Source : UGI About …

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15Jan 2024

A WAY TO ALIGN PLANNING WITH POLITICAL MANDATE

Relevance: GS 3 Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Government Budgeting. Why in News: The concept and methodology of planning have become controversial in recent times. Source- The New Indian Express In recent years, the relevance and methodology of planning …

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15Jan 2024

A CASE DIARY FOR THE INDIAN POLICE

Relevance: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Why in the News? A three-day conference took place in Jaipur during the first week of January, 2024, bringing together police officers at the Director General of Police level from all over India. …

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13Jan 2024

Autonomous Council elections of Assam

News The North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council elections in Assam have seen the BJP hold onto power. The BJP secured 25 seats in the 28-member Council. Independent candidates won the final three seats. Unopposed, six BJP candidates prevailed in the polls. Debolal Gorlosa, the current Chief Executive Member and leader of the BJP, was chosen …

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13Jan 2024

Atal Setu Sea Bridge

News The longest bridge in India, the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri – Nhava Sheva Atal Setu, was officially opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, January 12, 2024. This bridge is a significant infrastructure project for Mumbai. The bridge, spanning 21.8 km, is also the nation’s longest maritime bridge. In December 2016, the PM …

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12Jan 2024

NEED LEGISLATIVE CHANGE FOR GROUP INSOLVENCY FRAMEWORK

Why in the News? RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das advocates for a specified framework for group insolvency and a vibrant market for stressed assets in India Source: Britanica About RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das advocates for a specified framework for group insolvency and a vibrant market for stressed assets in India to enhance the functioning of the …

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12Jan 2024

CERVICAL CANCER VACCINE

Why in News The Indian government is launching an HPV vaccination campaign. Source:  India.com About News Cervical Cancer Vaccine Drive: The Indian government is launching an HPV vaccination campaign for girls aged 9-14 years to combat cervical cancer, the second most common cancer in Indian women. Three-Phase Immunization: The campaign will be executed in three …

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12Jan 2024

ANTI DEFECTION LAW

Why in the News? Speaker came to the decision that Shinde faction is the real Shiv Sena. Source: IDS Key Provisions of Anti-Defection Law: Disqualification: A member of a House can be disqualified for: Voluntarily leaving their political party. Voting against the party’s direction without prior permission (if not condoned within 15 days). Independent Members: …

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12Jan 2024

RBI ASKS BOARD DIRECTOR TO BE MORE WATCHFUL

Why in the News? Recently, RBI urges banks’ board of directors and risk executives to be more vigilant. Source: Tribune India About News Governor Shaktikanta Das emphasizes the need to preemptively address potential risks. Bad loans in Indian banks have reached 11% of advances. RBI cautions against ignoring incipient risks. Financial creditors’ claims should take …

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