{"id":2122,"date":"2024-05-09T11:03:33","date_gmt":"2024-05-09T11:03:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawentranceindia.com\/blogs\/?p=2122"},"modified":"2024-05-09T11:14:37","modified_gmt":"2024-05-09T11:14:37","slug":"mlc-daily-current-affairs-09-may-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawentranceindia.com\/blogs\/mlc-daily-current-affairs-09-may-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"MLC Daily Current Affairs – 09 May 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today in History (May 9th<\/sup>, 1540)<\/h1>\n

Pratap Singh I, (born on 9th May 1540) popularly known as Maharana Pratap, was a king of Kingdom of Mewar, a princely state in north-western India in the present-day state of Rajasthan. He is notable for leading the Rajput resistance against the expansionist policy of the Mughal Emperor Akbar including the Battle of Haldighati.<\/p>\n

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

A) Which one it the capital city of Egypt?<\/p>\n

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  1. Cairo<\/li>\n
  2. Giza<\/li>\n
  3. Aswan<\/li>\n
  4. Suez<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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

    B) Aswan Dam is located on which river or canal?<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Nile<\/li>\n
    2. Suez canal<\/li>\n
    3. Congo river<\/li>\n
    4. None of the above<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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

      C) The four countries amount to 60% of plastic pollution in the world, according to a report by Earth Action?<\/p>\n

        \n
      1. Brazile, China, USA, India<\/li>\n
      2. Russia, South Africa, China, USA<\/li>\n
      3. Britain, Russia, China, USA<\/li>\n
      4. None of the above is correct<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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

        D) Who is the current chairman of BCI Bar Council of India?<\/p>\n

          \n
        1. Manan Kumar Mishra<\/li>\n
        2. D.Y. Chandrachud<\/li>\n
        3. Arjunram Megwal<\/li>\n
        4. None of the above<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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

          E) The liberalisation of Indian economy was started in ___<\/p>\n

            \n
          1. 1998<\/li>\n
          2. 1991<\/li>\n
          3. 2006<\/li>\n
          4. 1956<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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

            F) What do you mean by LPG regarding Indian economic reforms?<\/p>\n

              \n
            1. Liberalisation, Privatization, Globalisation<\/li>\n
            2. Labour reforms in Private and Government offices<\/li>\n
            3. Liquid Petroleum Gas<\/li>\n
            4. Localization, Privatization, Globalisation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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

              G) The religious book of Jews is_____<\/p>\n

                \n
              1. The Torah<\/li>\n
              2. Judaism<\/li>\n
              3. Synagogue<\/li>\n
              4. Abraham<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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

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

                Over four lakh under trials can not exercise their franchise<\/span><\/h3>\n

                As the elections for 18th Lok Sabha are ongoing but over 4 lakh prisoners can not caste their vote due to a sweeping ban under the law.
                \nThe irony is that \u2018Waris Punjab De\u2019 chief Amritpal Singh and Abdul Rashid Sheikh aka Engineer Rashid, the leader of the Awami Ittehad Party, are set to run for election while confined in Dibrugarh Jail and Tihar Jail respectively. Even convicts serving sentences under two years are allowed to contest elections from prison.
                \nThere are multiple criticisms from legal experts for such undemocratic and illogical law and practice. Section 62(5) of The Representation of the People Act says no person can vote in any election if confined in prison whether as a convict or an undertrial.
                \nAccording to the National Crime Records Bureau, in 2022 there were 4,34,302 undertrials across jails in India, comprising 76% of the total jail population of 5,73,220.
                \nAlthough undertrials are deprived of various legal rights but the right to vote for prisoners is being denied as the Election Commission of India says that it has lack of administrative convenience. According to some legal experts it can be addressed through the option of postal ballot because this method is available for certain categories of voters.
                \nSecurity agencies objected based on security threats or challenges. For example 90% prisoners in Tihar Jail are under trials and belong to categories of criminals like terrorists, gangsters, sharp shooters etc. so we can not allow them to go outside the jail to caste the vote. There will be need to deploy additional police forces, paramilitary forces and various other security arrangements.<\/p>\n

                Irrational Israel<\/span><\/h3>\n

                PM of Israel is prioritizing his political career over the future of Israel.
                \n\u2022 Hamas accepts ceasefire proposal from Qatar and Egypt. People in Rafah, Gaza, celebrate in hopes of avoiding an Israeli invasion. Israel rejects the proposal, citing it doesn’t meet its demands.
                \n\u2022 Over 100,000 people evacuated from Rafah by Israel.Israeli government sends tanks to Rafah and seizes Gaza-Egypt border. Israel now controls most entry points to Gaza, keeping them closed.
                \n\u2022 Gaza faces dire conditions: over 34,000 Palestinians killed, 77,000 wounded, widespread displacement. Northern Gaza experiences famine, hunger crisis spreads. Hundreds of thousands forced into temporary shelters in Rafah, urged to evacuate by Israel.
                \n\u2022 Israel faced a severe attack on October 7, receiving global solidarity. However, Israel’s subsequent actions in Gaza mirror Hamas’ tactics. Netanyahu’s government imposed collective punishment on Gaza’s entire population, supported by Western allies.
                \n\u2022 Despite disproportionate force, Israel hasn’t defeated Hamas or secured hostage release. Invading Rafah could worsen Israel’s situation politically and internationally. Continued war risks further weakening Israel’s standing globally.
                \n\u2022 Urgent ceasefire and hostage release negotiations are the only viable solution. Even Hamas, a ruthless organization, has shown willingness to negotiate. The crucial question remains: Is Netanyahu willing to pursue peace?<\/p>\n

                The socio-ecological effects of costly LPG<\/span><\/h3>\n

                \u2022 Data from the 2014-2015 ACCESS survey, conducted by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water, found LPG\u2019s cost to be the foremost barrier to its adoption and continued use in rural poor households.
                \n\u2022 Of the 54 countries whose LPG prices were available, those in India were reportedly the highest, around \u20b9300\/litre.
                \n\u2022 Devising locally acceptable, suitable, and sustainable alternatives to fuel wood is important to secure the forests, the flora and fauna, and locals\u2019 livelihoods.<\/p>\n

                The Steps of the government to promote LPG<\/span><\/h3>\n

                \u2022 Rajiv Gandhi Gramin LPG Vitrak scheme was launched in 2009 to increase LPG distribution in remote areas; nearly 45 million new LPG connections were thus established between 2010 and 2013.
                \n\u2022 Direct benefit transfers for LPG under the \u2018PAHAL\u2019 scheme were initiated in 2015.
                \n\u2022 In 2016, direct home-refill deliveries were implemented and the \u2018Give it Up\u2019 program enrolled around 10 million LPG consumers to voluntarily discontinue subsidies and transfer their accounts to below-poverty-line households.
                \n\u2022 The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) followed, to install LPG connections in 80 million below-poverty-line households by 2020.<\/p>\n

                Racial comments of Sam Pitroda on Indian people<\/span><\/h3>\n

                \u2022 PM Narendra Modi criticized Congress after Rahul Gandhi’s aide, Sam Pitroda, made controversial remarks about India’s diversity.
                \n\u2022 Modi accused Congress of having a racist mindset and attempting to divide the nation based on skin color.
                \n\u2022 BJP leaders, including Chief Ministers, joined the criticism, escalating the issue into a major controversy.
                \n\u2022 Congress distanced itself from Pitroda’s comments, calling them “unfortunate and unacceptable.”
                \n\u2022 Pitroda resigned as the Indian Overseas Congress chief under pressure from the party leadership.
                \n\u2022 Congress allies like D. Raja of CPI and Sanjay Singh of AAP also criticized Pitroda’s remarks, stating they provided ammunition to right-wing forces.
                \n\u2022 Pitroda, in a podcast, described India’s diversity, mentioning resemblances to Chinese, Arabs, Whites, and Africans in different regions.
                \n\u2022 The BJP latched on to the comment, with the Prime Minister raising it at his rallies in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
                \n\u2022 \u201cI do not get angry if someone abuses me. Today, the philosopher of shehzada [prince] has inflicted such a big abuse that I am full of anger. Will people\u2019s abilities in our country be decided by the colour of their skin? Who has allowed the shehzada to play this game of skin?\u201d Mr. Modi asked.
                \n\u2022 He linked the Congress\u2019s opposition to Droupadi Murmu\u2019s presidential bid to this mindset, which saw her as an \u201cAfrican\u201d because of her dark skin.
                \n\u2022 Mr. Modi asked if Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his Telangana counterpart, A. Revanth Reddy, would accept \u201csuch an accusation\u201d. He also asked if Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin would snap the DMK\u2019s ties with the Congress for Tamil pride. \u201cDo they have the guts?\u201d he asked.<\/p>\n

                India is now third largest producer of solar power<\/span><\/h3>\n

                \"solar<\/p>\n

                \u2022 In 2023, India overtook Japan to become the world\u2019s third-highest producer of solar power, according to data provided by international energy analytics agency Ember.
                \n\u2022 India generated 113 billion units (BU) of solar power in 2023 compared to Japan\u2019s 110 BU.
                \n\u2022 In terms of installed power capacity, which includes sources of renewable and non-renewable energy, India at 73 gigawatt (1 GW is one billion watts) ranks fifth in the world while Japan is at third place (83 GW), according to data computed by Ember.
                \n\u2022 Data from NITI Ayog suggest that as of May 2024, solar power while making up 18% of India\u2019s total installed electricity of 442 GW, made up only 6.66% of the power actually produced \u2013 reflecting the gap between potential and actuals.
                \n\u2022 Power demand in Japan decreased by 2% (2 BU) in 2023 after rising in 2021 and 2022, thus allowing India to overtake Japan. While it is unclear if this trend will sustain next year.
                \n\u2022 the United States which is in the second spot \u2013 will require India to more than double its current solar production and exceed 228 BU
                \nThe leading producer of solar power in the world is China which produced 584 BU of solar power in 2024 \u2013 more than the next four countries combined \u2014 the United States, Japan, Germany and India.<\/p>\n

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