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03Apr 2024

ED CAN SUMMON ANYONE FOR ‘ANY INFORMATION’: SC

Why in the news ? Supreme Court upholds Enforcement Directorate’s authority to summon individuals; Tamil Nadu District Collectors criticised for non-compliance. Source:wordpress About the Supreme Court Affirms ED’s Powers: Summoning Authority: SC upholds ED’s authority to summon individuals for any information, endorsing its broad investigative powers. Four Tamil Nadu District Collectors rebuked for failing to …

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03Apr 2024

SEVEN AID WORKERS KILLED IN ISRAELI STRIKE IN GAZA

Why in the news? Israeli airstrike kills seven aid workers in Gaza, prompting suspension of vital food aid delivery; investigation launched; humanitarian crisis deepens. About the Fatal Air Strike and Humanitarian Impact: Israeli air strike in Gaza claims the lives of seven aid workers from World Central Kitchen. Charity suspends vital food aid delivery to …

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03Apr 2024

EC TRANSFERS SEVERAL TOP OFFICIALS, APPOINTS SPECIAL OBSERVERS

Why in the news? EC transfers officials in 5 states, appoints special observers in 4, aiming to ensure fair elections and maintain neutrality. About the EC’s Administrative Changes: The Election Commission (EC) transferred officials in Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh. Special observers were appointed in West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Bihar to …

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03Apr 2024

LEADERS OF NSCN (I-M) REVOLT AGAINST THEIR ‘MILITARY’ CHIEF

Why in the news? NSCN (I-M) military leaders rebel against commander-in-chief over alleged focus on mainstream integration, signalling internal divisions and strategic concerns. Source:medium Understanding the Revolt in NSCN (I-M) Leadership: Fourteen senior officers of the military wing of NSCN (Isak-Muivah) have revolted against their commander-in-chief, Lt. Gen. Anthony Ningkhan Shimray. The rebellion was announced …

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03Apr 2024

TRAI SEEKS MORE INPUTS ON NATIONAL BROADCASTING POLICY

Why in the news? TRAI launches consultation for National Broadcasting Policy, seeking inputs on TV access, local manufacturing, and regulatory framework updates. source:slideserve TRAI Consultation on National Broadcasting Policy: TRAI initiated a consultation to gather feedback on the National Broadcasting Policy. Inputs are sought to enhance TV access in households and promote local manufacturing of …

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03Apr 2024

E-COMMERCE SITES TOLD TO CLASSIFY FOOD ITEMS CORRECTLY

Why in the news? FSSAI directed e-commerce food businesses to accurately categorise products, highlighting misclassification issues for health and energy drinks. About the FSSAI Directive to E-commerce Food Businesses: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued a directive to e-commerce food businesses. It emphasised the importance of correct categorization of food products …

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03Apr 2024

KEJRIWAL THE ‘KINGPIN, ‘KEY CONSPIRATOR’ IN EXCISE POLICY CASE: ED

Why in the news? Arvind Kejriwal accused by ED in excise policy case; labeled “kingpin” and “key conspirator”; ongoing legal battle ensues. About ED Accusations Against Arvind Kejriwal: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) labels Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal as the “kingpin” and “key conspirator” in an excise policy case. ED asserts Mr. Kejriwal’s involvement in alleged …

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03Apr 2024

WHAT IS KALLAKATHAL, WHICH HAS FLOODED HOUSES IN KERALA’S

Why in the news? Coastal flooding, termed Kallakkadal, hits Kerala due to swell waves; authorities open relief camps; distinguished from tsunamis. source:springer About the Causes and Occurrence: Ocean swells, not local winds, create Kallakkadal, travelling thousands of kilometers from storm centers. Strong winds in the southern Indian Ocean generate swell waves, which reach Kerala’s coast …

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03Apr 2024

POLL CAMPAIGNS IN INDIA MUST REFLECT CLIMATE ISSUES

Syllabus: GS 3 : Climate Change , Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Why in the News? 2023 marked the hottest year in recorded history according to the ‘State of the Global Climate’ report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Alarming Climate Trends The global average temperature has risen by 1.45 °C from …

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03Apr 2024

PEOPLE ARE LOSING CONTROL OVER PHONES

Syllabus: GS 1: Effects of globalization on Indian society. Focus: Native apps posed security risks due to their ability to exploit vulnerabilities on devices. Source:- The Hindu The Evolution of Internet Access: Decentralized Design: Originally, the Internet operated on a decentralized model, empowering individual machines to control access to services. This approach facilitated rapid growth …

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