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Today in History (February 6th<\/sup>, 1952)<\/h1>\n

In 1952, the UK\u2019s longest-reigning monarch, Elizabeth II, ascended the throne after her father, King George VI’s death.<\/p>\n

Summary of Today’s News<\/h2>\n

Commonwealth Attorneys and Solicitors General Conference 2024<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Context<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n

PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Commonwealth Legal Education Association (CLEA) – Commonwealth Attorneys and Solicitors General Conference (CASGC) 2024 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.<\/p>\n

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  • The theme<\/strong>: Cross-Border Challenges in Justice Delivery.<\/u><\/em><\/li>\n
  • The conference serves as a unique platform by offering a forum for interaction among different stakeholders in the Commonwealth legal fraternity.<\/li>\n
  • It includes a round table conference tailored for Attorneys and Solicitors general aiming to develop a comprehensive roadmap to address the challenges in legal education and transnational justice delivery.<\/li>\n
  • Commonwealth of Nations is\u00a0a global intergovernmental organization of nations, mainly former territories of the British Empire and dependencies. The organization was constituted by the London Declaration in 1949<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Abhinav Bindra Selected as Torchbearer for the Paris Olympics 2024<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Context:<\/strong> Abhinav Bindra has been selected as a torchbearer for the Paris Olympic Games 2024.<\/p>\n

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    • He will be part of the Olympic torch relay, which is set to last 68 days, covering 65 territories, including five overseas territories.<\/li>\n
    • He was an India’s first individual gold medalist in the men’s 10m air rifle event at the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008.<\/li>\n
    • The\u00a0Paris 2024 Games<\/strong>\u00a0will be the biggest sporting event organised in France. They will take place from 26 July to 11 August\u00a02024<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      UPI Payments at Eiffel Tower in Paris<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Context<\/strong>: India launched Unified Payment Interface (UPI) at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.<\/p>\n

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      • The UPI was formally launched at the Republic Day reception held in France.<\/li>\n
      • Indian tourists now make payments in rupees in France.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Benefits of UPI\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n
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        • Simplified, hassle-free online payments<\/li>\n
        • Safe and secure mode of money transfer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Directorate General of GST Intelligence<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

          Context<\/u><\/strong>: The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) is investigating Mahadev Online Book, allegations of illegal betting application, and its promoters for suspected violation of GST rules and non-payment of tax.<\/p>\n

          Key points<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n
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          • The Directorate General of Central Excise Intelligence (DGCEI) now renamed as Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI).<\/li>\n
          • It is an\u00a0apex intelligence organization<\/strong>\u00a0functioning under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs, Department of Revenue,\u00a0and Ministry of Finance.<\/strong><\/li>\n
          • It is entrusted with the task of\u00a0collection, collation, and dissemination<\/strong>\u00a0of intelligence relating to the\u00a0evasion of Goods and Services Tax<\/strong>\u00a0(GST) and the duties of Central Excise and Service Tax on an all India basis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Whip<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

            Major political party issued a three-line whip to its Lok Sabha MPs asking them to be present in the House as the Prime Minister of India will reply to the Motion of Thanks on the Presidential address delivered recently.<\/p>\n

            Key Points<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n
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            • A whip in parliamentary parlance\u00a0is a written order<\/strong>\u00a0that party members be present for an\u00a0important vote<\/strong>, or that they vote only in a particular way.<\/li>\n
            • The term is derived from the old British practice of \u201cwhipping in\u201d lawmakers to follow the party line.<\/li>\n
            • The importance of a whip can be inferred from the\u00a0number of times an order is underlined.<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • Appointment:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              • In India all parties can issue a\u00a0whip to their members.<\/strong><\/li>\n
              • Parties appoint\u00a0a senior member<\/strong>from among their House contingents to issue whips \u2014 this member is\u00a0called a Chief Whip<\/strong>, and he\/she is assisted by additional Whips.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Types of whips:<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n
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                • One-line whip:<\/strong>A one-line whip,\u00a0underlined once<\/strong>, is usually issued to\u00a0inform party members of a vote<\/strong>, and allows them to abstain in case they decide not to follow the party line.<\/li>\n
                • Two-line whip:<\/strong>A two-line whip directs them to be present during the vote.<\/li>\n
                • Three-line whip<\/strong>: A three-line whip is the strongest, employed on important occasions such as the second reading of a Bill or a no-confidence motion,\u00a0and places an obligation on members to toe the party line.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  InTranSE Program<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

                  It was During the launch event of ” Digital India Future LABS Summit 2024\u201d held at IIIT- Delhi.<\/p>\n

                  Key Points<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n
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                  • The\u00a0Intelligent Transportation System Endeavor<\/strong>(InTranSE)\u00a0<\/strong>is a revolutionary collaborative research and development programme.<\/li>\n
                  • It is an initiative of\u00a0the Ministry of Electronics & IT.<\/strong><\/li>\n
                  • Purpose:<\/strong>To\u00a0synergize the transformation<\/strong>\u00a0in Intelligent Transportation System.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    PM-DevINE scheme<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

                    Context<\/u><\/strong>: <\/strong><\/h4>\n

                    PM laid foundation stone for Maa Kamakhya Access Corridor under the PM\u2019s Development Initiative for North Eastern Region (PM-DevINE) scheme.<\/p>\n

                    Key Points<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n
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                    • Kamakhya Temple Situated on Nilachal Hills<\/u> in Guwahati, Assam, it is one of the 51 Shakti peethas.<\/li>\n
                    • An important pilgrimage centre for tantric worshippers.<\/li>\n
                    • Annual festival Ambubachi Mela commemorates yearly menstruation of goddess Kamakhya.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n