Today in History (May 15th, 1991)
Edith Cresson’s tenure as the first female Prime Minister of France was brief and marked by challenges. She assumed office on May 15, 1991, succeeding Michel Rocard, but faced criticism and internal opposition within her own party due to various issues, including her management style and policy decisions.
Summary of Today’s News
Turnout shows it was right to revoke Article 370: Shah
During the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha election, Srinagar witnessed a notable surge in voter turnout, with figures rising from 14% to 37%, marking a significant increase. Union Home Minister Amit Shah pointed to this uptick as evidence supporting the decision to revoke Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir and was abolished in August 2019. Additionally, the election saw over 40% participation from displaced Kashmiri Pandits, a substantial rise from single-digit percentages in previous polls.
‘NISAR satellite can monitor tectonic movements accurately
NASA and the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) have collaborated on the development of the NASA ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite. Set to launch in 2024, NISAR will serve as a radar imaging satellite aimed at tracking changes in the Earth’s surface, including crustal movements and alterations in ice cover.
Candid notes on the NHRC’s status deferral
he National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) faces another year of deferral by the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI), with efforts to address concerns proving insufficient. NHRC Chairperson Justice Arun Mishra and the government attempted to remove the deferral but were unable to secure an upgrade, though they avoided a downgrade. Controversies persist regarding NHRC’s brochure and doubts about its adherence to international standards.
Nobel-winning author Alice Munro dead
Alice Munro, the acclaimed Nobel Prize-winning author often hailed as “Canada’s Chekhov” for her remarkable mastery of the short story genre, passed away at the age of 92, according to her editor Deborah Treisman. Honored with the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2013 and the International Booker Prize in 2009.
