{"id":2202,"date":"2024-05-22T12:59:05","date_gmt":"2024-05-22T12:59:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawentranceindia.com\/blogs\/?p=2202"},"modified":"2024-05-22T12:59:05","modified_gmt":"2024-05-22T12:59:05","slug":"mlc-daily-current-affairs-22-may-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawentranceindia.com\/blogs\/mlc-daily-current-affairs-22-may-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"MLC Daily Current Affairs – 22 May 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today in History (22th<\/sup> May 1972)<\/strong><\/h1>\n

22 May 1972 \u2013 Pakistan resigns from Commonwealth membership.<\/p>\n

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

A) In a recent helicopter crash the President of Iran died. His name is____<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Ali Khamenei<\/li>\n
  2. Ebrahim Raisi<\/li>\n
  3. Meysam Khamenei<\/li>\n
  4. None of the above<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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

    B)Who is the president of Azerbaijan?<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Ilham Aliyev<\/li>\n
    2. Ebrahim Raisi<\/li>\n
    3. Meysam Khamenei<\/li>\n
    4. Ali Khamenei<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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

      C) What is the full form of SCO in international relations?<\/p>\n

        \n
      1. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation<\/li>\n
      2. South Cooperation Organisation<\/li>\n
      3. South-South Cooperation Organisation<\/li>\n
      4. None of the above<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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

        D) Which member of the BRICS has not been invited for Ukraine Peace Conference?<\/p>\n

          \n
        1. Brazil<\/li>\n
        2. Russia<\/li>\n
        3. India<\/li>\n
        4. China<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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

          E) Who is the president of Brazil?<\/p>\n

            \n
          1. Lula Da Silva<\/li>\n
          2. Ebrahim Raisi<\/li>\n
          3. Aliyev<\/li>\n
          4. Cyril Ramaphosa<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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

            F) Which one is the capital city of Kyrgyzstan?<\/p>\n

              \n
            1. Batken<\/li>\n
            2. Bishkek<\/li>\n
            3. Baku<\/li>\n
            4. Tehran<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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

              G) Iran makes border with two water bodies these are_____<\/p>\n

                \n
              1. Caspian sea and Black sea<\/li>\n
              2. Caspian sea and Indian Ocean<\/li>\n
              3. Caspian sea and Mediterranean sea<\/li>\n
              4. Yellow sea and Atlantic ocean<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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

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

                L-G questions CM\u2019s silence on Maliwal case.<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

                \u2022 Lieutenant-Governor V.K. Saxena criticized Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for his silence over the alleged assault on AAP’s Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal.
                \n\u2022 Saxena accused Kejriwal of having a “dodgy” and “evasive” attitude towards women’s safety.
                \nAlleged Assault Incident:<\/strong>
                \n\u2022 Swati Maliwal alleged in her police complaint that she was assaulted by Kejriwal’s personal assistant, Bibhav Kumar, at the CM’s residence on May 13.
                \n\u2022 Kumar claimed that Maliwal trespassed and created a ruckus, and he was subsequently arrested on May 18.
                \nPolice Investigation:<\/strong>
                \n\u2022 The police took Kumar to Mumbai to retrieve data allegedly deleted from his phone.
                \n\u2022 Kumar’s phone was formatted in Mumbai a day before his arrest.
                \n\u2022 The police are attempting to recover transferred data and have seized a digital video recorder from the CM’s house.
                \nMaliwal’s Call to L-G:<\/strong>
                \n\u2022 Maliwal called Saxena, expressing her traumatic experience and the subsequent intimidation by her party colleagues.
                \n\u2022 Saxena stated that the police investigation would reach its logical conclusion and criticized AAP for its inconsistent stance on the matter.
                \nAAP’s Response:<\/strong>
                \n\u2022 AAP claimed that the L-G’s statement showed that Maliwal was acting on behalf of BJP.
                \n\u2022 AAP’s Saurabh Bharadwaj questioned why the L-G did not order an FIR against BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, accused of sexual assault by women wrestlers.
                \nContext of Wrestlers’ Protest:<\/strong>
                \n\u2022 Women wrestlers, including Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, protested for action against Singh.
                \n\u2022 The FIR against Singh was filed on Supreme Court orders, following a prolonged protest and alleged police brutality against the wrestlers.
                \nThese points summarize the main aspects of the ongoing controversy involving Swati Maliwal, AAP, and the response from the Lieutenant-Governor.<\/p>\n

                Sisodia\u2019s bail denied; \u2018case at hand is a breach of public trust\u2019<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

                \u2022 The High Court rejected the bail plea of former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the corruption and money laundering cases related to the Delhi excise policy scam.
                \n\u2022 Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma stated that Sisodia failed to make a case for bail, citing “grave misuse of power and breach of public trust.”
                \nRole and Allegations:<\/strong>
                \n\u2022 Sisodia, as Deputy Chief Minister with 18 portfolios including the Department of Excise, was involved in formulating the new liquor policy.
                \n\u2022 The court noted that Sisodia subverted the policy formulation process by fabricating public feedback to benefit select individuals, particularly wholesale distributors.
                \nEvidence Destruction:<\/strong>
                \n\u2022 Sisodia allegedly destroyed crucial evidence, including electronic evidence.
                \n\u2022 The court highlighted the risk of evidence destruction if Sisodia were released on bail due to his influence in the Delhi government.
                \nJudicial Custody:<\/strong>
                \n\u2022 Sisodia’s judicial custody was extended until May 31 by a trial court.
                \n\u2022 Special judge Kaveri Baweja scheduled further arguments on the framing of charges for May 30.
                \nCase Background:<\/strong>
                \n\u2022 Sisodia was arrested by the CBI on February 26, 2023, for his alleged involvement in the scam.
                \n\u2022 The Enforcement Directorate arrested him on March 9, 2023, in a money-laundering case stemming from the CBI FIR.
                \nAgency Allegations:<\/strong>
                \n\u2022 The CBI and ED alleged that beneficiaries diverted illegal gains to accused officials and made false entries in their books to evade detection.
                \nAllowance for Family Visits:<\/strong>
                \n\u2022 Despite the bail rejection, Sisodia is permitted to visit his ailing wife once a week under conditions set by a trial court in February.<\/p>\n

                Joint culture in the armed forces is way forward: CDS<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

                \u2022 New commands will separate operational functions from Raise-Train-Sustain (RTS) and administrative functions, enhancing the operational commander’s focus on security.
                \nJointness 2.0:<\/strong>
                \n\u2022 Emphasizes developing a joint culture among the armed forces.
                \n\u2022 Builds on Jointness 1.0, which improved inter-service relations, moving towards joint operational structures.
                \nJoint Culture:<\/strong>
                \n\u2022 Joint culture should respect each service’s uniqueness and incorporate the best aspects of each.
                \n\u2022 The proposed Integrated Theatre Commands (ITCs) are the start of further reforms.
                \nReforms with ITC:<\/strong>
                \n\u2022 ITCs will lead to multi-domain operations, integration of space and cyberspace, battlefield digitization, and data-centric operations.
                \nCDS Mandate:<\/strong>
                \n\u2022 Ensures jointness in operations, logistics, training, and other support services among the three services.
                \n\u2022 Priority is the reorganization into geography-centric ITCs.
                \nDelays and Resumption:<\/strong>
                \n\u2022 The ITC effort was delayed by inter-service disagreements and the death of the first CDS, Gen. Bipin Rawat.
                \n\u2022 Gen. Anil Chauhan, as the new CDS, has resumed the process, now in advanced stages, with ITC formation included in the BJP’s election manifesto.<\/p>\n

                30 flamingos fall dead, rammed by jet on glide path to Mumbai airport<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

                \u2022 Over 30 flamingos were killed after being hit by an aircraft in Ghatkopar, near Mumbai airport.
                \n\u2022 Emirates EK 508 Dubai-Mumbai flight landed safely but was delayed for a day due to inspection.
                \nFirst Occurrence:<\/strong>
                \n\u2022 This is the first incident of such a large number of birds being hit near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
                \n\u2022 The Maharashtra Forest Department is investigating, collecting carcasses and samples, and may take the pilot\u2019s statement.
                \nInvestigations:<\/strong>
                \n\u2022 Factors like flight altitude and deviation from the landing path are being studied.
                \n\u2022 The incident might have been caused by birds flying towards the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary.
                \nConservationists’ Theories:<\/strong>
                \n\u2022 Power lines through the sanctuary may be disorienting the birds.
                \n\u2022 Disturbances in Navi Mumbai wetlands might have chased the birds towards the aircraft\u2019s path.
                \nWetland Protection:<\/strong>
                \n\u2022 Conservationists argue for wetland protection, citing Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary’s record of no bird hits.
                \n\u2022 The incident raises questions about eliminating water bodies for Navi Mumbai airport safety.
                \nMigratory Pattern:<\/strong>
                \n\u2022 Flamingos migrate from Siberia to Mumbai via Gujarat, making Mumbai’s wetlands their home from November to May.<\/p>\n