{"id":2371,"date":"2024-06-24T11:25:19","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T11:25:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawentranceindia.com\/blogs\/?p=2371"},"modified":"2024-06-24T11:27:03","modified_gmt":"2024-06-24T11:27:03","slug":"mlc-daily-current-affairs-24-june-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawentranceindia.com\/blogs\/mlc-daily-current-affairs-24-june-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"MLC Daily Current Affairs – 24 June 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today in History (June 24th<\/sup>, 1961)<\/h1>\n

On this day in 1961, India\u2019s first indigenous HF 24 supersonic fighter aircraft took off on this day.<\/p>\n

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

A) On _______the Government of India revoked the special status granted to the state of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of Indian Constitution.<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. August 5, 2019,<\/li>\n
  2. August 5, 2020<\/li>\n
  3. August 5, 2021<\/li>\n
  4. None of the above<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Ans. (1)<\/p>\n

    B) Article 370 was drafted by________, a member of the Constituent Assembly of India, and was added to the constitution as a \u2018temporary provision\u2019 in 1949.<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. N Gopalaswami Ayyangar<\/li>\n
    2. B. R. Ambedkar<\/li>\n
    3. M.N. Roy<\/li>\n
    4. Dr. Rajendra Prasad<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Ans. (1)<\/p>\n

      C) Find correct statement among the following<\/p>\n

        \n
      1. Russia is a member of G-7<\/li>\n
      2. Russia was expelled from 2014<\/li>\n
      3. India is not a member of G-7 but invited for its recent summit<\/li>\n
      4. India has been invited first time in G-7 summit<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Ans. (2 & 3)<\/p>\n

        D) Recently Russia has signed a security pact with ____<\/p>\n

          \n
        1. North Korea<\/li>\n
        2. South Korea<\/li>\n
        3. Japan<\/li>\n
        4. USA<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Ans. (1)<\/p>\n

          E) Who is the current head of North Korea?<\/p>\n

            \n
          1. Kim Jong Un<\/li>\n
          2. Kim Jong Ul<\/li>\n
          3. Kim Jong Il<\/li>\n
          4. Kim Jong Sil<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Ans. (1)<\/p>\n

            F) Public Examinations (Prevention Of Unfair Means) Act 2024 was passed by the Parliament in _____<\/p>\n

              \n
            1. February 2024<\/li>\n
            2. June 2024<\/li>\n
            3. May 2024<\/li>\n
            4. It\u2019s not an Act but a Presidential Ordinance<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Ans. (1)<\/p>\n

              G) Recently which nation has become the latest after Spain, Ireland, Norway to recognise Palestine as a nation?<\/p>\n

                \n
              1. Armenia<\/li>\n
              2. USA<\/li>\n
              3. Israel<\/li>\n
              4. France<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Ans. (1)<\/p>\n

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

                Have green heart to save environment<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

                General Overview<\/strong>
                \n\u2022 The government needs to prioritize environmental concerns.
                \n\u2022 Historically, governments have not focused on environmental issues.
                \n\u2022 The last government prioritized development over environmental protection.
                \n\u2022 Urgent green policies are necessary to combat environmental degradation as India aims to become a middle-income economy.
                \nSpecific Areas of Concern<\/strong>
                \n1) Greater Vulnerability to Climate Change<\/strong>
                \n\u2022 India’s leadership talks about climate change but lacks action.
                \n\u2022 Essential remediatory actions, such as building resilience and food security, are neglected.
                \n\u2022 Contingency plans for floods, droughts, and other climate-related disasters are needed.<\/p>\n

                2) Forest Cover<\/strong>
                \n\u2022 India has one of the lowest levels of green cover per capita.
                \n\u2022 Only 28 trees per headcount of the populace, in contrast with Canada\u2019s 8953 or even China\u2019s 130.
                \n\u2022 Forest cover has decreased significantly over the past 20 years.
                \n\u2022 Recent legislation, such as the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023, needs to be repealed and replaced with stronger protections.<\/p>\n

                3) Unliveable Cities<\/strong>
                \n\u2022 Major cities like Delhi and Mumbai suffer from severe air pollution and water shortages.
                \n\u2022 Bengaluru and Delhi are running out of water, and the poor have to queue for hours to have access to the bare minimum.
                \n\u2022 The rivers that brought life to cities, such as the Adyar in Chennai or the Yamuna in Delhi, have become open sewers.
                \n\u2022 Only 28% of sewage in Indian cities is treated, necessitating a major overhaul
                \n\u2022 Urban rivers have become polluted, and green spaces are disappearing.
                \n\u2022 Smaller cities face growing environmental problems that need timely intervention.<\/p>\n

                4) Destruction in the Himalayas<\/strong>
                \n\u2022 Climate change is severely impacting the Himalayas, with glaciers receding rapidly.
                \n\u2022 Changes in rainfall and temperature patterns threaten water and food security in the region.
                \n\u2022 Government inaction, despite protests from affected populations, exacerbates these issues.<\/p>\n

                5) Public Participation<\/strong>
                \n\u2022 The government often ignores stakeholders and affected communities.
                \n\u2022 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes have become formalities.
                \n\u2022 Significant projects like the Char Dham Highway have caused environmental damage.
                \n\u2022 EIA mechanisms need to be strengthened and given statutory status.<\/p>\n

                6) Greenwashing<\/strong>
                \n\u2022 Policies driven by commercial interests, like green credits and compensatory afforestation, overshadow genuine conservation efforts.
                \n\u2022 Enforcement mechanisms for environmental laws need to be strengthened.<\/p>\n

                Call to Action of way forward<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

                \u2022 Environmental issues impact the survival and health of millions.
                \n\u2022 Major political parties did not address these issues in their election manifestos.
                \n\u2022 The government must prioritize environmental health to truly serve the people.<\/p>\n

                Hooch tragedy-ethanol and methanol.<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

                1) Kallakurichi Incident:<\/strong> The Kallakurichi illicit liquor tragedy, claiming over 50 lives, is a recurring issue in India, with methanol consumption identified as the cause in postmortem reports.<\/p>\n

                2) Production of Ethanol and Methanol:<\/strong>
                \n\u2022 Ethanol, used in legal liquor, is produced biologically from molasses, a by-product of sugar production.
                \n\u2022 Methanol, produced from coal and fossil fuels, is toxic and used in various industries, such as paint manufacturing.<\/p>\n

                3) Methanol Control and Procurement:<\/strong>
                \n\u2022 Both ethanol and methanol are highly regulated substances.
                \n\u2022 In Tamil Nadu, methanol’s manufacturing, transportation, and storage are monitored and licensed.
                \n\u2022 Reports suggest a methanol pilferage racket in northern Tamil Nadu, indicating possible illegal procurement and distribution.<\/p>\n

                4) Methanol Usage in Illicit Liquor:<\/strong>
                \n\u2022 Methanol contamination in liquor is a common cause of hooch tragedies in India.
                \n\u2022 Diluted methanol might be used to create a cheap intoxicant, despite its high toxicity.<\/p>\n

                5) Past Incidents and Legal Outcomes:<\/strong>
                \n\u2022 The 2015 Malvani, Mumbai hooch tragedy had similar circumstances, with methanol poisoning causing over 100 deaths.
                \n\u2022 In the Malvani case, a few accused were convicted of criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide, highlighting the complexity of legal accountability.<\/p>\n

                6) Need for Strong Legislation:<\/strong>
                \n\u2022 The frequent methanol poisoning incidents underscore the need for robust central legislation in conjunction with state laws.
                \n\u2022 Effective implementation of existing laws is crucial, especially with plans to increase ethanol and methanol production for eco-friendly fuels.
                \n\u2022 National priorities should include strict separation and prevention of pilferage of methanol and ethanol.<\/p>\n