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03Aug 2024

U.P. GOVT. FACES CRITICISM OVER NAZUL LAND BILL

Why in the news? Samajwadi Party chief demanded the permanent withdrawal of the Uttar PradeshNazul Property (Management and Use for Public Purposes) Bill, 2024, citing it would uproot homes. Samajwadi Partyaccused the BJP of enjoying causing suffering and stated that the ruling party is now trying to take away people’s homes, in addition to their …

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03Aug 2024

PEACE EFFORTS IN JIRIBAM: MEITEI AND HMAR LEADERS HOLD TALKS

Why in the news? Representatives from the Meitei and Hmar communities in Manipur’s Jiribam district met in Assam’s Cachar district to ease tensions. The latest peace talks led to an agreement on “controlled movement” within Jiribam to ensure safety and prevent conflict. Key Resolutions Both communities committed to efforts aimed at restoring normalcy and preventing …

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03Aug 2024

ED SEIZES DOCUMENTS IN FAKE AYUSHMAN CARDS CASE

Why in the news? The Enforcement Directorate (ED) seized documents related to suspicious transactions worth ₹21 crore for 23,000 patients. Searches conducted on July 31 at 20 locations in Delhi, Chandigarh, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh (Kangra, Una, Shimla, Mandi, and Kullu). source:scribd Background and FIR: The investigation is based on an FIR by the State …

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03Aug 2024

SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS TAMIL NADU’S ARUNTHATHIYAR QUOTA LAW

Why in the news? The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of Tamil Nadu’s Arunthathiyar Reservation Act, 2009. A seven-judge Bench, led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, ruled 6:1 that sub-categorization within Scheduled Castes (SCs) is constitutionally valid for ensuring substantive equality. source:slideshare Details of the Act: The Act provides preferential treatment to the Arunthathiyars (including …

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03Aug 2024

ICMR WARNS OF CERVICAL CANCER CRISIS

Why in the news? The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) highlights an urgent need for increased cervical cancer screening and vaccination. Projected impact: By 2025, cervical cancer will result in a loss of 1.5 million years of life in India, due to early deaths or disabilities. Current Statistics: In 2016, the burden was 223.8 …

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03Aug 2024

CENTRE REISSUES WESTERN GHATS ESA DRAFT NOTIFICATION

Why in the news? The Centre reissued the Western Ghats ESA draft notification amid stat objections and ongoing debates about environmental protection and development. source:toi Reissue of Draft Notification: The Union government reissued a draft notification for the sixth time, proposing to classify parts of the Western Ghats in six states (Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, …

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03Aug 2024

LEGAL CHALLENGES TO GREAT NICOBAR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT

Why in the news? The Great Nicobar Infrastructure Project faces intensified legal challenges, with recent reports, environmental concerns, and jurisdictional disputes being addressed in the National Green Tribunal and Calcutta High Court. source:wordpress High-Powered Committee (HPC) Review: A report by an HPC formed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) was submitted to NGT’s Kolkata Bench. …

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03Aug 2024

FIVE GUIDELINES TO A DRAGON-ELEPHANT TANGO

Syllabus: GS 2: India and its Neighbourhood- Relations. Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests. Why in the News? The deteriorating relations between China and India have intensified, highlighted by recent disputes involving diplomatic actions and legal challenges. The focus is on establishing effective guidelines for mutual respect, understanding, …

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03Aug 2024

ELEPHANT IN THE CIVIL SERVANT’S ROOM

Syllabus:  GS – 2 – Civil Services in India. GS – 4 – Impartiality and Non-Partisanship in Civil Services. Focus : The article discusses the recent decision by the Indian government to lift the ban on government servants joining the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). It explores the implications of this policy change, highlighting the ideological …

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03Aug 2024

GOVT, RBI CAUTIOUS ON FOREIGN BOND INFLOWS

Syllabus: GS 3: Mobilization of Resources Liberalisation of Economy Why in the News? Government of India and RBI have decided to exclude new 14-year and 30-year New Long term government bonds from the Fully Accessible Route (FAR) amid rising foreign investments, aiming to manage potential risks and inflationary pressures. Source: RBI Introduction Recently, the Indian …

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