Today in History (August 10th, 1964)
On this day in 1964, Turkey and Cyprus agreed to a UN cease-fire proposal to ease the threat of war in the Mediterranean.
Summary of Today’s News
Shah appeals for peace in Manipur, backs CM Biren
Home Minister Amit Shah spoke in the Lok Sabha regarding the situation in Manipur and no confidence motion against the Government. In this speech, he emphasized that the Government has no intentions of effecting demographic changes in Manipur and urged the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities to engage in dialogue and shun violence.
Rajya Sabha panel to probe complaints against Chadha
The investigation initiated against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha in the Rajya Sabha. Four members accused Chadha of proposing their names for a Select Committee without their consent, which they considered a breach of rules. Chadha had suggested forming a Select Committee to examine a bill and included the names of these MPs without their agreement. This led to objections during the bill’s debate. Rule 72 specifies that members of a Select Committee should be willing to serve on it.
Hugging or touching without sexual intent not an offence: Brij Bhushan
The Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a BJP MP and former chief of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), who is accused of sexually harassing women wrestlers. During a court hearing, he argued that hugging or touching a woman without sexual intent should not be considered an offense. He opposed charges being framed against him, stating that the hugs he gave were expressions of pride and happiness for the athletes’ achievements.
Can SMRs help India achieve net zero?
Conventional nuclear power plants often face delays and cost issues. To overcome this, countries are exploring small modular reactors (SMRs), compact nuclear reactors with capacities up to 300 MW. SMRs can be situated in locations that may not meet strict conventional NPP zoning rules. They primarily use low enriched uranium, available to countries with proper facilities. Because SMRs are mostly factory-made and assembled on-site, they have lower potential for time and cost overruns compared to traditional plants. This approach offers efficiency and improved project management for the nuclear industry.
