IASbaba's Flagship Course: Integrated Learning Programme (ILP) - 2024 Read Details
Syllabus
Context: The Karnataka government on Thursday (September 26) decided to withdraw its earlier notification granting unrestricted permission (general consent) to the CBI to conduct probe in the State.
Background: –
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
General Consent for CBI
Implications of Withdrawal:
Relevant Constitutional and Legal Aspects
Source: The Hindu
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Context: The Karnataka government decided to reject the Kasturirangan committee report on the protection of the ecologically sensitive areas (ESAs) Western Ghats region from environmental degradation, despite advocating in the last few months that the report would be reviewed.
Background: –
Kasturirangan Committee on Western Ghats
Key Recommendations:
Challenges:
Source: The Hindu
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Context: The Union Home Ministry on Thursday extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in parts of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh for another six months.
Background:
About Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA)
Key Provisions:
Constitutional Validity:
Criticisms of AFSPA:
Repeal and Amendments:
Source: The Hindu
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Context: With the United Nations (UN) approaching its 80th anniversary next year, the Group of Four (G4) countries — India, Brazil, Germany and Japan — seeking permanent membership and reform of the UN Security Council (UNSC) called for urgent reform of the world body. Other plurilateral groupings, such as the L.69 and C-10 also echoed these calls.
Background: –
About L.69
Member Countries
Key Objectives
Source: The Hindu
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Context: India has been elected to the steering committee of the Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE Network).
Background: –
About Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE Network)
Purpose and Establishment
Membership and Governance
Functions and Tools
Source: Times Of India
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Context: Recently, China announced its decision to restrict the export of antimony, a critical mineral used in strategic sectors such as defence, for military equipment such as missiles, infrared sensors, flares, ammunition, and even nuclear weapons.
Background: –
Critical Minerals:
Significance of Critical Minerals for India:
Weaponizing the Critical Mineral Supply Chain by China:
Source: The Hindu
Q1.) With reference to the L.69 Group of Developing Countries, consider the following statements:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q2.) With reference to the Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE Network), consider the following statements:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q3.) With reference to the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), consider the following statements:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Comment the answers to the above questions in the comment section below!!
ANSWERS FOR ’ 27th September 2024 – Daily Practice MCQs’ will be updated along with tomorrow’s Daily Current Affairs
Q.1) – b
Q.2) – a
Q.3) – c