{"id":1680,"date":"2024-02-02T12:12:56","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T12:12:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawentranceindia.com\/blogs\/?p=1680"},"modified":"2024-02-02T12:35:03","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T12:35:03","slug":"mlc-daily-current-affairs-02-feb-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawentranceindia.com\/blogs\/mlc-daily-current-affairs-02-feb-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"MLC Daily Current Affairs – 02 Feb 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today in History (February 2nd<\/sup>, 1943)<\/strong><\/h1>\n

In 1943, the German Sixth Army surrendered to the Soviet Red Army after the Battle of Stalingrad, marking a huge turning point in World War II.<\/p>\n

Summary of Today’s News<\/h2>\n

The\u00a0Republic Day Parade<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The\u00a0Republic Day Parade,<\/strong>\u00a0a grand and patriotic event held annually in India on\u00a0January 26,<\/strong>\u00a0showcases the country\u2019s cultural diversity and military strength.<\/p>\n

On January 30, 2024, Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri\u00a0Ajay Bhatt<\/strong>\u00a0honoured the best marching contingents and tableaux in a ceremony, celebrating their outstanding performances in the 2024 parade.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s awards were unique as they included results from both a panel of judges and an online public vote conducted by MyGov.<\/p>\n

Awards by the Panel of Judges<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Best Marching Contingents<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Among the Three Services:<\/strong>\u00a0The Sikh Regiment Contingent was declared the best marching contingent, showcasing their discipline and precision.<\/p>\n

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  • Among CAPF\/Other Auxiliary Forces:<\/strong>The Delhi Police Women Marching Contingent received the award, highlighting the increasing role of women in security forces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Best Tableaux<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

    States\/UTs Category:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • First:<\/strong>Odisha\u2019s tableau, themed \u201cWoman Empowerment in Viksit Bharat,\u201d showcased the state\u2019s commitment to women\u2019s progress.<\/li>\n
    • Second:<\/strong>Gujarat\u2019s \u201cDhordo: A Global Icon of Gujarat\u2019s Border Tourism\u201d tableau highlighted the state\u2019s border tourism.<\/li>\n
    • Third:<\/strong>Tamil Nadu\u2019s \u201cKudavolai System in Ancient Tamil Nadu \u2013 Mother of Democracy\u201d tableau depicted the region\u2019s ancient democratic system.<\/li>\n
    • Ministries\/Departments Category:<\/strong>The Ministry of Culture won with their tableau \u201cBharat: Mother of Democracy,\u201d celebrating India\u2019s democratic heritage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      A special prize was awarded to the Central Public Works Department for their tableau \u201cCentral Vista \u2013 Viksit Bharat Ka Pratibimb,\u201d and a special memento was given to the \u2018Vande Bharatam\u2019 dance group.<\/p>\n

      Awards by Public Choice<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

      An online poll on the MyGov platform allowed citizens to vote for their favorite tableaux and marching contingents. The results were:<\/p>\n

      Best Marching Contingents<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      • Among the Three Services:<\/strong>The Rajputana Rifles Regimental Marching Contingent was chosen as the best by public vote.<\/li>\n
      • Among CAPF\/Other Auxiliary Forces:<\/strong>The CRPF Woman Marching Contingent won the public\u2019s choice award.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        On Israel\u2019s obligation to prevent genocide<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        • The\u00a0International\u00a0Court\u00a0of Justice\u00a0(ICJ)\u00a0ordered\u00a0Israel\u00a0to take\u00a0measures\u00a0to\u00a0prevent\u00a0acts of\u00a0genocide\u00a0in\u00a0Gaza,\u00a0but stopped\u00a0short\u00a0of\u00a0calling\u00a0for\u00a0an immediate\u00a0ceasefi\u0081re\u00a0as requested\u00a0by\u00a0South\u00a0Africa.\u00a0A fi\u0081nal\u00a0verdict\u00a0can\u00a0only\u00a0be pronounced\u00a0after\u00a0hearings\u00a0on jurisdictional\u00a0challenges\u00a0and the\u00a0merits\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0claim\u00a0are concluded,\u00a0which\u00a0will\u00a0likely take\u00a0several\u00a0years.<\/li>\n
        • The\u00a0Court\u00a0also\u00a0ordered\u00a0Israel to\u00a0permit\u00a0the\u00a0entry\u00a0of\u00a0urgently needed\u00a0basic\u00a0services\u00a0and humanitarian\u00a0assistance\u00a0into the\u00a0Palestinian\u00a0enclave.\u00a0South Africa\u00a0had\u00a0alleged\u00a0that\u00a0Israel\u2019s blockade\u00a0of\u00a0food,\u00a0water, medicine,\u00a0and\u00a0other\u00a0essential supplies\u00a0had\u00a0pushed Palestinians\u00a0to\u00a0the\u00a0\u201cbrink\u00a0of famine.\u201d<\/li>\n
        • The\u00a0UN\u00a0Security\u00a0Council (UNSC)\u00a0is\u00a0set\u00a0to\u00a0meet\u00a0next week\u00a0to\u00a0deliberate\u00a0upon\u00a0the decision.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n