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27Apr 2024

SC AFFIRMS CREDIBILITY OF VOTING MACHINE

Syllabus: GS 2: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Focus: The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the Election Commission (EC) in response to a writ petition filed. The petition seeks a directive to mandatorily cross-verify the count in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with votes recorded in …

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27Apr 2024

INDIA’S CHANGING SOCIO-ECONOMIC LANDSCAPE

Syllabus: Inclusive Growth and issues arising from it. Indian Economy and issues relating to Mobilization of Resources, Growth and Development. Focus: This article discusses the changing dynamics of wealth distribution in India, highlighting the decline of the expropriate-and-redistribute model and the need for new approaches to address income and wealth inequality. Source: Business Today Introduction: …

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27Apr 2024

STUDY SAYS SOLAR RADIATION AVAILABLE FOR PRODUCING POWER FALLING IN INDIA

Why in the news? Declining solar radiation in India prompts concern over solar panel efficiency and challenges renewable energy targets. About Decreasing Solar Radiation: Scientists from IMD report a concerning decline in economically convertible solar radiation across various Indian locations. Aerosol accumulation and increased cloud cover are attributed factors to this trend. Aerosols absorb and …

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27Apr 2024

ZOO-BRED CORALS MERGE WITH EUROPE’S LARGEST REEF, BUOYING SCIENTIFIC OPTIMISM.

Why in the news? Corals bred in captivity aim to bolster wild reefs, addressing decline due to climate change, highlighted by efforts in the Netherlands. source:wordpress About Introduction of Self-Bred Corals: Corals bred within the World Coral Conservatory project were introduced to Europe’s largest coral reef at Burgers’ Zoo in the Netherlands. These corals, bred …

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27Apr 2024

SC UPHOLDS EVMS, REJECTS REVIVAL OF PAPER BALLOTS PLEA.

Why in the news? Supreme Court upholds Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), rejects plea for paper ballots, emphasising trust in electoral process. Source:wordpress Key Observations by the Supreme Court: The judgement highlighted the successful track record of EVMs since their introduction in 1982, underscoring their crucial role in India’s electoral process. It emphasised the need for …

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27Apr 2024

DELHI HC DIRECTS CENTRE TO DECIDE ON WOMEN’S CDS ENTRY.

Why in the news? Delhi HC directs Centre to decide on women’s entry into Armed Forces through CDS exam within eight weeks. About the Petition Decision: Delhi High Court instructed the Centre to decide on plea regarding women’s entry into Army, Navy, and Air Force via CDS exam within eight weeks. Advocacy by Kush Kalra …

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27Apr 2024

CBI SEIZES ARMS CACHE IN SANDESHKHALI; LINKED TO ED CASE.

Why in the news? CBI seizes arms and ammo in Sandeshkhali, linked to ED attack case; Trinamool leader and associates accused of misconduct. Details of the Seizure By CBI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted searches in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, uncovering a cache of arms and ammunition. Seized items included foreign-made revolvers, a pistol, …

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27Apr 2024

RBI DRAFTS NORMS FOR ONLINE LOAN AGGREGATORS, ENHANCING BORROWER TRANSPARENCY.

Why in the news? RBI drafts norms for loan aggregators, requiring digital overview of all loan offers to enhance transparency for borrowers. About the Regulatory Framework: The RBI proposes guidelines for banks and NBFCs to ensure loan service providers (LSPs) offer a digital overview of all loan options. The digital view must include lender details, …

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27Apr 2024

COURT: PRE-PROGRAMMING EVMS IMPOSSIBLE, UPHOLDS INTEGRITY, DISMISSES PAPER BALLOTS.

Why in the news? Supreme Court asserts impossibility of EVM pre-programming, upholding its integrity and rejecting return to paper ballots. source:slideserve About the Control and Security Measures: Election officials have complete control over the polling process, ensuring its integrity and transparency. After the “CLOSE” button is pressed on the EVM control unit, no further voting …

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27Apr 2024

IUCN OBSERVER JOINS NILGIRI TAHR SURVEY TO ASSESS ENDANGERED STATUS.

Why in the news? Survey aims to estimate the Nilgiri Tahr population, with IUCN involvement, to remove the species from endangered status. source:worldmap About the Nilgiri Tahr Survey in Tamil Nadu: Objective: The Tamil Nadu government aims to conduct a synchronised survey from April 29 to estimate the population of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. Partnerships: …

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