IASbaba's Flagship Course: Integrated Learning Programme (ILP) - 2024 Read Details
Syllabus
Context: During the ongoing hearing in the Supreme Court to decide whether the government can acquire and redistribute private property, a nine-judge Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud asked a question of “radical constitutional consequence”: Does Article 31C still exist?
Background:-
Key Takeaways
Source:Indian Express
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Context: The fiscal ended March 2024 saw urea consumption hit a record 35.8 million tonnes (mt), 16.9% higher than the 30.6 mt in 2013-14, the year before the Narendra Modi government came to power.
Background:
Key Takeaways
Additional Information
Source: Indian Express
Syllabus
Context: The Centre recently warned about “drip pricing”, saying it can surprise consumers with “hidden charges”.
Background:
About DRIP PRICING
Key Points:
Source: Hindustan Times
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Context: Starting from May 15, 2024, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) will be the sole authority responsible for granting no-objection certificates (NOCs) to pharmaceutical companies that manufacture drugs.
Background:
About CENTRAL DRUGS STANDARD CONTROL ORGANISATION (CDSCO) :
CDSCO’s primary responsibilities include:
Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI):
Source: Livemint
Syllabus
Context: The Delhi High Court has taken a strong stance against the spurious use of oxytocin on cattle in dairy colonies within the capital.
Background:
About OXYTOCIN :
Functions:
Controversies and Bans:
Alternative Solution:
Source: Times of India
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Context: The Supreme Court has emphasized the necessity of adopting a “more rigorous approach” when considering bail applications from police officers charged in cases of custodial deaths.
Background:
Custodial Death:
Constitutional Framework Related to Custodial Death:
Legal Protections Associated with Custodial Death:
International Conventions Against Custodial Torture:
Way Forward to Combat Custodial Torture:
Source: ET Legal World
Q1.) Consider the following statements about the Oxytocin:
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Q2.) With reference to the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), consider the following statements:
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Q3.) Consider the following statements about Drip Pricing:
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Comment the answers to the above questions in the comment section below!!
ANSWERS FOR ’ 7th May 2024 – Daily Practice MCQs’ will be updated along with tomorrow’s Daily Current Affairs.st
Q.1) – c
Q.2) – c
Q.3) – c