{"id":1855,"date":"2024-03-11T11:56:26","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T11:56:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawentranceindia.com\/blogs\/?p=1855"},"modified":"2024-03-11T11:56:26","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T11:56:26","slug":"mlc-daily-current-affairs-11-mar-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawentranceindia.com\/blogs\/mlc-daily-current-affairs-11-mar-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"MLC Daily Current Affairs – 11 Mar 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today in History (Mar 11th<\/sup>, 2011)<\/h1>\n

On this day, a magnitude-9.0 earthquake and resulting tsunami struck Japan\u2019s northeastern coast, killing nearly 20,000 people and severely damaging the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power station.<\/p>\n

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

A) Which of the following country has a democratic government?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Afghanistan<\/li>\n
  2. Saudi Arabia<\/li>\n
  3. Syria<\/li>\n
  4. Bharat<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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

    B) Which of the following country provides maximum rights to its women?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Afghanistan<\/li>\n
    2. Pakistan<\/li>\n
    3. India<\/li>\n
    4. Iran<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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

      C) Afghanistan ruling Taliban has placed severe restrictions against Women like exclusion from public life, secondary education, access to parks, sports, Gyms etc. based on __<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. Shariyat law<\/li>\n
      2. Constitutional Law<\/li>\n
      3. Democratic Law<\/li>\n
      4. None of the above<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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

        D) United Nations labels as “gender apartheid” the restrictions on women in a country. What is the name of this country?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        1. Syria<\/li>\n
        2. Japan<\/li>\n
        3. Afghanistan<\/li>\n
        4. India<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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

          E) Which is the capital city of Afghanistan?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          1. Kabul<\/li>\n
          2. Islamabad<\/li>\n
          3. Balkh<\/li>\n
          4. Tehran<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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

            F) The Frontier Technology Lab is being funded by____<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            1. World Bank<\/li>\n
            2. IMF<\/li>\n
            3. Asian Development Bank<\/li>\n
            4. Meta<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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

              G) Frontier Technology Labs are aiming for_______<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              1. Skills in modern digital technologies for students<\/li>\n
              2. Development of Defence technologies<\/li>\n
              3. Development of agricultural technologies<\/li>\n
              4. Development of technologies for cultural development<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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

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

                India signs free trade pact with 4 European nations<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

                \"European-Free-Trade-Association\"<\/p>\n

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                • These nations are Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                • The objective is to achieve $100 billion in investments in India and generate one million jobs within a 15-year timeframe.<\/li>\n
                • The Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) represent the second comprehensive FTA after India’s agreement with the United Arab Emirates.<\/li>\n
                • This accord entails substantial tariff reductions, enhanced market access, and streamlined customs procedures.<\/li>\n
                • The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries, distinct from the European Union.<\/li>\n
                • For the first time,<\/strong> the FTA includes a section addressing commitments to human rights and sustainable development.<\/li>\n
                • The agreement will take effect upon ratification by the EFTA states, anticipated possibly by the year’s end, in accordance with their parliamentary procedures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  What is European Free Trade Association<\/h4>\n
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                  • It is an\u00a0intergovernmental organisation established in 1960 by the\u00a0Stockholm Convention.<\/li>\n
                  • Objective: Promotes free trade and economic integration between its members within Europe and globally.<\/li>\n
                  • Member Countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.<\/li>\n
                  • The members of this organization are all open, competitive economies committed to the progressive liberalisation of trade in the multinational arena as well as in free trade agreements.<\/li>\n
                  • In contrast to the European Union (EU), it is\u00a0not a customs union.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Differences in Election Commission<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                    • The abrupt and unforeseen departure of Election Commissioner (EC) Arun Goel, just a week before the Lok Sabha election announcement, caught many off guard.<\/li>\n
                    • However, insiders within the election commission have revealed that apparent disagreements surfaced between Mr. Goel and Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar<\/strong> during their visit to West Bengal to oversee poll preparations earlier this month.<\/li>\n
                    • Opposition raises questions over resignation of the EC days ahead of announcement of LS polls<\/li>\n
                    • Sources say only some high ranking government officials and CEC knew about the developments<\/li>\n
                    • In the press briefing, the CEC mentioned that Mr. Goel had returned to Delhi due to \u201chealth concerns\u201d.<\/li>\n
                    • However, sources close to Mr. Goel have dismissed that and maintained that \u201che is in the pink of health\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Election Commission of India<\/h4>\n
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                      • It is mainly a self-governing body.<\/li>\n
                      • The ECI controls supervise and direct the entire process of the election to the legislature, parliament, president, and vice president.<\/li>\n
                      • The EIC was established on 25th January 1950.<\/li>\n
                      • The headquarters of the ECI is in New Delhi.<\/li>\n
                      • The ECI earlier was a one-member body.<\/li>\n
                      • From 16th October 1989, the Election Commissioner of India is a three members body<\/li>\n
                      • In the same year the age of voting was changed from 21 to 18.<\/li>\n
                      • Part XV of the constitution of India deals with the part of the elections.<\/li>\n
                      • The \u201cArticle 324 to 329\u201d deals with the eligibility, powers, tenure, and function of the Election Commission and members.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        Pritzker Architecture Prize<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                        • Japanese architect Riken Yamamoto<\/strong> has been announced as the recipient of the 2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          Key Points About this Prize<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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                          • It is the highest international accolade for architects.<\/li>\n
                          • Established in 1979 by Jay A. Pritzker, the prize is funded by the Pritzker family and sponsored by the Hyatt Foundation.<\/strong><\/li>\n
                          • Japan and the Pritzker: Architects from Japan have secured the highest number of Pritzker prizes.<\/li>\n
                          • The sole Indian laureate is the late Balkrishna Doshi<\/strong> (2018).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            Right to Repair Portal<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

                            \"Right-to-Repair-Portal\"<\/p>\n

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                            • The Ministry of Consumer Affairs (MCA) has launched the Right to Repair Portal India<\/li>\n
                            • It is to provide consumers the access to repair information<\/strong> for their products and reduce e-waste.<\/li>\n
                            • The Right to Repair Portal India\u00a0brings together information from different sectors\u00a0<\/strong>including mobile and electronics, consumer durables, automobiles, and farming equipment.<\/li>\n
                            • It provides consumers with\u00a0access to product manuals and repair videos<\/strong>, as well as information on the price and warranty of spare parts.<\/li>\n
                            • The portal also\u00a0allows consumers to submit feedback and suggestions<\/strong>\u00a0on products and services.<\/li>\n
                            • Role<\/strong>: The website is expected to play a key role in\u00a0enabling consumers to make informed decisions\u00a0<\/strong>about the purchase and maintenance of their products, and to promote a circular economy model.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n