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15Feb 2024

‘PM INAUGURATES ABU DHABI’S FIRST HINDU STONE TEMPLE’

Why in the news? Prime Minister inaugurated the BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi’s inaugural traditional Hindu temple. Built on 27 acres, gifted by the UAE, it symbolizes shared human heritage. Commends UAE for fostering cultural unity. Source:britanica Features of BAPS Hindu Temple: Design Architectural : Crafted from Pink Rajasthan Sandstone and White Italian Marble, showcasing …

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15Feb 2024

‘RECONSIDER MOVE ON WITHDRAWAL OF FREE MOVEMENT REGIME’

Why in the news? The decision to fence the entire India-Myanmar border and reconsider the Free Movement Regime (FMR) agreement has garnered attention due to its potential impact on border security and regional dynamics. Understanding the India-Myanmar Border Free Movement Regime (FMR): FMR: Bilateral agreement 2018 allowing border tribes to travel 16 km without visa. …

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15Feb 2024

CHINESE OCCUPATION OF BORDER VILLAGES

Why in the News? China has begun occupying its “Xiaokang” border defence villages along India’s northeastern borders, built since 2019. Recent reports indicate Chinese nationals have started residing in villages near Lohit Valley and the Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh. About Infrastructure Development : India’s military expresses worry over the villages, showing China’s territorial claims …

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15Feb 2024

WTO PRESSURE ON INDIAN FARM SUBSIDIES

Why in the News? India faces pressure at the WTO regarding its farm subsidies amid protests for a legal minimum support price (MSP). The Cairns Group, including Australia, Brazil, and Canada, alleges India’s public stockholding (PSH) program distorts global food prices and harms food security in other countries. Source: Slide Serve India’s Stand and Demands: …

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15Feb 2024

KERALA ASSEMBLY URGES WILDLIFE ACT AMENDMENT

Why in the News? Kerala Assembly unanimously adopts a resolution urging the Central government to amend the Wildlife Protection Act. The resolution, tabled by Forest Minister, addresses the pressing issue of human-wildlife conflicts in the state. Source: Indian Express About Key Demands: The resolution calls for amendments empowering Chief Forest Conservators to use lethal force …

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15Feb 2024

TAMIL NADU ASSEMBLY RESOLUTIONS AGAINST ONE NATION, ONE ELECTION AND DELIMITATION

Why in the News? The Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution opposing the Union government’s ‘One Nation, One Election’ Another resolution condemned the proposed delimitation exercise after 2026. Source: News 18 About the Resolution: A resolution against ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal, cited impracticality and conflict with democratic principles. Resolution condeming delimitation, expresses concerns …

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15Feb 2024

PENSION CONCERNS: ON THE EPFO RECOMMENDATION

Relevance: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Why in the News? The Central Board of Trustees of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has recommended a …

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15Feb 2024

A DEMAND THAT COULD HAMPER GENDER EQUALITY

Relevance:  GS 1 – Role of women and women’s organization GS 2 – Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes Why in the News? Recently, the Union Women and Child Development Minister opposes paid menstrual leave, stating menstruation is not a “handicap.” She …

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15Feb 2024

LEAN INTO THE LEVANT, DELHI

(INDIA’S STRATEGIC STAKES IN WEST ASIA)   Syllabus: GS 2: India and its Neighborhood- Relations. Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests. Focus: The editorial “Lean Into the Levant, Delhi” emphasizes India’s increasing involvement in the conflict in West Asia and the need for strategic engagement with Iran and …

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15Feb 2024

SPACE STARTUPS WANT GOVERNMENT TO IMPLEMENT A DIGITAL PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE (DPI)

Why in news? Space startups such as GalaxEye Space, Dhruva Space and Pixxel have called on the government to implement a digital public infrastructure (DPI) for earth observation-based geospatial analytics. About Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) : DPI constitutes a collection of shared digital systems aimed at propelling development, inclusion, innovation, trust, competition, and upholding human …

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