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03Apr 2024

THE GAZA WAR NEEDS A SMART EXIT STRATEGY

Syllabus: GS-1: World History -Gaza, Israel, Palestine issue GS 2: Role of international agencies in resolving conflict , Humanitarian crisis , Superpower hegemony of US. Focus : Gaza is an unwinnable conflict and Israel and Palestine, bound by geography and destiny, will need to search for major climb-downs. Source- BBC UNSC Resolution and Reactions On …

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03Apr 2024

KATCHATHEEVU ISLAND AND THE ISSUE  

Syllabus: GS-1: World History ,Major underpinnings in the post independent India GS-2 : India and the neighbourhood. Focus: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘X’ post has rekindled the issue of ‘ceding’ Katchatheevu Island to Sri Lanka in 1974, also an issue in which INDIA bloc allies Congress, DMK and MDMK are not on the same page. …

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02Apr 2024

HEATWAVE CONDITIONS LIKELY DURING ELECTION SEASON, WARNS IMD

Why in the news? IMD forecasts above-normal heatwaves coinciding with elections. Advisories issued for precautionary measures. Vulnerable regions expected to face intensified heat. source:medium Highlights of the IMD’s Warning: India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts “above-normal” heatwave conditions in April and May, coinciding with election season. Advisories issued to Election Commission (EC) and states to take …

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02Apr 2024

AUTHOR QUITS SAHITYA AKADEMI CITING POLITICAL INTERFERENCE

Why in the news? Controversy arises as a Malayalam author resigns from Sahitya Akademi, citing political interference over Union Minister’s participation in the festival. About the Author’s Resignation: Malayalam author C. Radhakrishnan quits Sahitya Akademi’s general council, citing political interference. Objects to Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal inaugurating Sahityotsav, claiming lack of literary credentials. Author’s …

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02Apr 2024

NO MAN’S LAND

Why in the news? PM Modi’s criticism of Congress over Katchatheevu cession sparks debate, highlighting historical disputes and potential impact on India-Sri Lanka relations. source:farandwide About the Political Rhetoric and Historical Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised Congress over ceding Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka in 1974. Modi’s remarks, citing new facts, sparked debate amid election …

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02Apr 2024

KEJRIWAL SENT TO JUDICIAL CUSTODY FOR TWO WEEKS IN DELHI EXCISE POLICY CASE

Why in the news? Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal receives 14-day judicial custody for alleged money laundering in the excise policy case. Political controversy ensues. source:wordpress Highlights of the Judicial Custody Order: AAP leader and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal received a 14-day judicial custody sentence in a money laundering case related to the excise policy. Enforcement …

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02Apr 2024

NEW RULE TO SAVE FLIERS FROM TIRING WAIT ABOARD AIRCRAFT STUCK BY DELAYS:

Why in the news? New air travel rules enable passengers to undergo security checks at boarding gates, easing delays and improving convenience. source:researchgate About the Reforms: Long delays, often due to weather or technical issues, have led to passengers being confined within aircraft for up to 12 hours. The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) …

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02Apr 2024

GERMANY GIVES CONTROVERSIAL GREEN LIGHT TO CANNABIS

Why in the news? Germany legalises recreational cannabis, allowing adults to possess 25 grams and cultivate three plants, sparking celebration and debate. Source:medium About the Legislation Details: Germany legalises recreational cannabis, becoming the largest EU nation to do so. Adults over 18 can now carry up to 25 grams of dried cannabis and cultivate three …

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02Apr 2024

NPPA REVISES CEILING PRICES OF OVER 900 DRUG FORMULATIONS

Why in the news? NPPA revised prices of over 900 drug formulations with a marginal hike, part of a routine exercise in pharmaceutical pricing. About the NPPA’s Revision of Drug Formulation Prices: Marginal price increase observed in antibiotics and painkillers effective from Monday. The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) permitted a slight price hike for …

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02Apr 2024

IAF JETS TO CONDUCT LANDING DRILLS ON HIGHWAY IN KASHMIR

Why in the news? IAF conducts emergency landing drills on Kashmir highway, utilising Bijbehara strip for Sukhoi and Tejas aircraft practice. source:medium About the IAF Emergency Landing Drills in Kashmir: Indian Air Force (IAF) jets will conduct emergency landing drills on a strip of road in south Kashmir’s Bijbehara. The drills aim to practise using …

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