{"id":1823,"date":"2024-03-02T11:44:54","date_gmt":"2024-03-02T11:44:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawentranceindia.com\/blogs\/?p=1823"},"modified":"2024-03-02T11:44:54","modified_gmt":"2024-03-02T11:44:54","slug":"mlc-daily-current-affairs-02-mar-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawentranceindia.com\/blogs\/mlc-daily-current-affairs-02-mar-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"MLC Daily Current Affairs – 02 Mar 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today in History (March 2nd<\/sup>, 1956)<\/h1>\n

The North African country of Morocco, situated directly across the Strait of Gibraltar from Spain, proclaimed independence from France\u00a0this day in 1956.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s revise<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

A) Recently, which one of organisation has been banned for five years by the government of India?<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen<\/li>\n
  2. Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu Kashmir\u2019<\/li>\n
  3. Jamat ud Dawa<\/li>\n
  4. All of the avove<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Ans. (b)<\/p>\n

    B) Which law gives powers to the government to declare any organisation as Unlawful?<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) 1967<\/li>\n
    2. Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) 1956<\/li>\n
    3. Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) 1955<\/li>\n
    4. All of the above<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Ans. (a)<\/p>\n

      C) Short service commission in Indian defence forces has the service duration of _______<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \n
      1. 14 to 16 years<\/li>\n
      2. 10 to 14 years<\/li>\n
      3. 12 to 20 years<\/li>\n
      4. There is no fix duration<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Ans. (b)<\/p>\n

        D) Find the correct statement regarding the short service commissioned officers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

          \n
        1. Not eligible for a pension<\/li>\n
        2. Eligible for 50% pension<\/li>\n
        3. Eligible for pension but after at least 8 years of service<\/li>\n
        4. All the options are correct<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Ans. (a)<\/p>\n

          E) Indian coast guard works under which ministry?<\/strong><\/p>\n

            \n
          1. Ministry of Marine science<\/li>\n
          2. Ministry of Defence<\/li>\n
          3. Ministry of Home Affairs<\/li>\n
          4. Ministry of Foreign Affairs<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Ans. (b)<\/p>\n

            F) Recently seen in news BioTRIG, what is this? <\/strong><\/p>\n

              \n
            1. Waste management technology<\/li>\n
            2. Environment conservation scheme of government<\/li>\n
            3. Scheme to promote education in biology<\/li>\n
            4. None of the above<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Ans. (a)<\/p>\n

              G) BioTRIG technology produces the following_____<\/strong><\/p>\n

                \n
              1. Diesel, charcoal, natural gas<\/li>\n
              2. Bio-oil, syngas, biochar-fertilizer<\/li>\n
              3. Jetropha, menthol, chemical fertilizer<\/li>\n
              4. None of the above is produced<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Ans. (b)<\/p>\n

                H) “The Wealth Report 2024”, has been published by______<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  \n
                1. Amnesty International<\/li>\n
                2. Transparency International<\/li>\n
                3. Knight Frank<\/li>\n
                4. World Bang Group<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Ans. (c)<\/p>\n

                  I) According to “The Wealth Report 2024”, Ultra-high Net worth Individuals (UHNWIs) are the individuals with a net worth of ________<\/strong><\/p>\n

                    \n
                  1. $30 million\u00a0and above.<\/li>\n
                  2. $40 million\u00a0and above<\/li>\n
                  3. $50 million\u00a0and above<\/li>\n
                  4. $100 million\u00a0and above<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    Ans. (a)<\/p>\n

                    J) Who is the chief of Indian coast guard?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                      \n
                    1. Rakesh Pal<\/li>\n
                    2. Manoj Pande<\/li>\n
                    3. R Hari Kumar<\/li>\n
                    4. Vivek Ram Chaudhary<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      Ans. (a)<\/p>\n

                      Summary of Today’s News<\/h2>\n

                      Don\u2019t make appeal on basis of caste, religion, EC tells parties<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
                        \n
                      • Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha election, the Election Commission (EC) has directed political parties and their star campaigners,\n
                          \n
                        • to maintain decorum while campaigning<\/li>\n
                        • They must refrain from making appeals on the basis of<\/li>\n
                        • caste or<\/li>\n
                        • communal politics or<\/li>\n
                        • make false statements,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                        • which can mislead voters.<\/li>\n
                        • EC cited previous examples of such indirect violations using known methodologies to avoid actions under the model code of conduct (MCC),<\/li>\n
                        • EC said that \u201cstern action would be taken against direct or indirect MCC violations\u201d.<\/li>\n
                        • The MCC comes into effect with the announcement of the poll dates.<\/li>\n
                        • No one should attempt any activity which may aggravate existing differences or create mutual hatred or cause tension between different castes or communities, religious and linguistic groups.<\/li>\n
                        • It said that no aspect of the private life, not connected with the public activities, of the leaders or workers of other parties is to be criticised.<\/li>\n
                        • It also warned the parties against giving advertisements masquerading as news items in the media.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          Cabinet approves three more semiconductor units<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
                            \n
                          • The approved semiconductor units are Semiconductor Fabrication:-<\/li>\n
                          • In Dholera (Gujarat), in partnership with companies from Taiwan<\/li>\n
                          • Semiconductor ATMP (assembly, testing, marking, and packaging): in Morigaon (Assam).<\/li>\n
                          • Semiconductor ATMP unit for specialized chips: in Sanand, (Gujarat) in partnership with companies from Japan and Thailand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            Key Points<\/strong><\/h4>\n
                              \n
                            • Semiconductors, also referred as integrated circuits (IC), are materials with characteristics intermediate between a “conductor” that conducts electricity like metal and an “insulator” through which electricity hardly flows.<\/li>\n
                            • Semiconductors are found in almost all the electronics devices and play a pivotal role in emerging technologies like AI, 5G, IoT, etc.<\/li>\n
                            • United States (US),Taiwan, and China are considered as semiconductor powerhouses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                              International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
                                \n
                              • Headquarters in India<\/li>\n
                              • Commemorating 50th year of Project Tiger, IBCA was launched in April 2023.<\/li>\n
                              • Aim is to Strengthen global cooperation for the conservation of seven big cat species (tiger, lion, leopard, snow leopard, cheetah, jaguar and puma) and their habitats.<\/li>\n
                              • India inhabits all 5 big cats, Except for Puma and Jaguar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                Cabinet approves PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

                                Key Points about the Scheme:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
                                  \n
                                • Under Which Ministry: Ministry of New & Renewable Energy.<\/li>\n
                                • What is the Aim\/Purpose: Installing rooftop solar (RTS) and providing free electricity for up to 300 monthly units for 1 Crore households.<\/li>\n
                                • Central Financial Assistance (CFA) for Residential RTS up to:<\/li>\n
                                • 30,000\/- per kW up to 2 kW<\/li>\n
                                • 18,000\/- per kW for additional capacity up to 3 kW<\/li>\n
                                • Rs 78,000 for systems larger than 3 kW<\/li>\n
                                • Households can access collateral-free low-interest loan products of around 7% for installation of RTS systems up to 3 kW.<\/li>\n
                                • National Portal will facilitate the households:\n
                                    \n
                                  • To apply for subsidies and select a suitable vendor for installing rooftop solar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                                  • In decision-making, by providing relevant information such as appropriate system sizes, benefits calculators, vendor ratings, etc.<\/li>\n
                                  • Model Solar Village:<\/strong> One village will be developed in each district to act as a role model for the adoption of RTS in rural areas.<\/li>\n
                                  • The government aims to add 30 GW of solar capacity through RTS in residential sector.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n