{"id":3184,"date":"2024-12-05T11:32:04","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T11:32:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawentranceindia.com\/blogs\/?p=3184"},"modified":"2024-12-05T13:24:37","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T13:24:37","slug":"mlc-daily-current-affairs-05-december-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawentranceindia.com\/blogs\/mlc-daily-current-affairs-05-december-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"MLC Daily Current Affairs – 05 December 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today in History (December 5th<\/sup>,1958)<\/h1>\n

In 1958, the Subscriber Trunk Dialing (STD) telephone service for long-distance calls came into effect in the United Kingdom. The first call was made by Queen Elizabeth II from Bristol to Edinburgh.<\/p>\n

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

Q.1) What is the Sanchi Stupa known for?<\/strong>
\na) Being the largest Hindu temple in India
\nb) Its significance as a UNESCO World Heritage site
\nc) Being the oldest church in India
\nd) Its role as an ancient palace
\nAnswer: b)<\/strong>
\nRationale:<\/strong> The Sanchi Stupa is known for being an important Buddhist monument and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its historical and architectural value.<\/p>\n

Q.2) Where is the Sanchi Stupa located?<\/strong>
\na) Rajasthan
\nb) Tamil Nadu
\nc) Madhya Pradesh
\nd) Uttar Pradesh
\nAnswer: c)<\/strong>
\nRationale:<\/strong> The Sanchi Stupa is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh, central India.<\/p>\n

Q.3) When was the original Sanchi Stupa constructed?<\/strong>
\na) 3rd century BCE
\nb) 1st century CE
\nc) 5th century CE
\nd) 2nd century CE
\nAnswer: a) <\/strong>
\nRationale:<\/strong> The original Sanchi Stupa was commissioned by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE and is one of the oldest stone structures in India.<\/p>\n

Q.4) Why is the Sanchi Stupa important in Buddhist history?<\/strong>
\na) It was a royal palace for King Ashoka
\nb) It marks the location of the first Buddhist sermon
\nc) It contains relics of the Buddha
\nd) It is where Buddha attained enlightenment
\nAnswer: c)<\/strong>
\nRationale:<\/strong> The Sanchi Stupa is significant in Buddhist history because it is believed to enclose relics of the Buddha, making it an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists.<\/p>\n

Q.5) Who was responsible for the construction of the Sanchi Stupa?<\/strong>
\na) King Ashoka
\nb) King Harsha
\nc) Emperor Chandragupta
\nd) King Akbar
\nAnswer: a)<\/strong>
\nRationale:<\/strong> The construction of the Sanchi Stupa is attributed to Emperor Ashoka, who played a major role in spreading Buddhism across India.<\/p>\n

Q.6) What material was primarily used to build the Sanchi Stupa?<\/strong>
\na) Marble
\nb) Red sandstone
\nc) Brick and stone
\nd) Iron
\nAnswer: c)<\/strong>
\nRationale:<\/strong> The Sanchi Stupa was constructed using brick and stone, which have withstood the test of time and weather over centuries.<\/p>\n

7. Which one is correct regarding three jewels of Buddhism?<\/strong>
\na) Dharma, Sangha, Sanyas
\nc) Buddha, Dharma, silence
\nb) Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha
\nd) Gyan, Silence, Dhyan
\nAnswer: (c)<\/strong>
\nRationale:<\/strong> The three jewels of Buddhism \u2013 the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha.<\/p>\n

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

MHA\u2019s Proposal for Job Reservations in Ladakh<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has proposed new measures to benefit the local people in Ladakh:<\/strong>
\n1. Job Reservations:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 95% of government jobs in Ladakh would be reserved for locals who have Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.
\n\u2022 Jobs for high-level government positions (gazetted posts) will be filled by the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC), not through the DANICS (Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Civil Services).
\n2. Women\u2019s Representation:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 33% of seats in the Leh and Kargil Autonomous Hill Development Councils (LAHDC) will be reserved for women.
\n\u2022 Each council has 30 seats, with elections held for 26 seats, so around 8-9 seats will be set aside for women.
\n3. Cultural and Language Safeguards:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 A draft law is planned to protect Ladakh\u2019s land and culture.
\n\u2022 Urdu and Bhoti will be declared official languages of Ladakh.
\nBackground: Since Article 370 was removed in 2019, Ladakh has seen protests calling for:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Statehood for Ladakh.
\n\u2022 Inclusion in the Sixth Schedule, which provides autonomy for tribal areas.
\n\u2022 Job reservations for locals.
\n\u2022 A parliamentary seat for both Leh and Kargil.<\/p>\n

What is the Sixth Schedule?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u2022 It is part of the Constitution (Article 244) for forming autonomous regions within a state, mainly for tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Tripura, providing them with legislative, judicial, and administrative independence.
\nArguments in Favor of Job Reservations:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Reduces regional inequality and supports underdeveloped areas.
\n\u2022 Decreases migration to bigger cities and eases urban overcrowding.
\n\u2022 Develops local talent, enhancing workforce skills and growth.
\n\u2022 Supports economic development and reduces inequality.
\n\u2022 Fulfills constitutional support for uplifting disadvantaged groups.
\n\u2022 Ensures government services are more responsive to local needs.
\nArguments Against Job Reservations:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 May lower job standards by prioritizing quotas over merit.
\n\u2022 Can increase regional divisions and cause resentment.
\n\u2022 Might weaken national unity by making people from other areas feel excluded.<\/p>\n

PROBA-3 Mission<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

ISRO is preparing to launch the European Space Agency (ESA)\u2019s PROBA-3 mission satellites using its PSLV-C59 rocket from Sriharikota.
\nAbout PROBA-3 Mission (Project for Onboard Autonomy):<\/strong>
\nScientific Goals:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Study solar storms and coronal mass ejections that can affect Earth\u2019s satellites, communications, and power systems.
\n\u2022 Collect important data on solar behavior and space weather.
\n\u2022 Test new spacecraft technologies and ideas.
\n\u2022 Build on knowledge gained from ISRO\u2019s Aditya-L1 mission on the Sun.
\nInvolved Agencies:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 ESA is leading the mission, while ISRO, through NewSpace India Ltd (NSIL), is handling the launch.
\n\u2022 Spacecraft Details:
\nThe mission uses two spacecraft:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Coronagraph: Observes the Sun\u2019s outer layer (the corona).
\n\u2022 Occulter: Blocks the Sun\u2019s light to create an artificial eclipse, making it easier to study the Sun.<\/p>\n

Aravalli Green Wall Project (AGWP)<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Aravalli Green Wall Project (AGWP) is being highlighted by India at the 16th Conference of Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is the first time the event is held in West Asia.<\/p>\n

About AGWP:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Goal:<\/strong> To restore 1.15 million hectares of degraded land in the states of Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Delhi.
\n\u2022 Scope:<\/strong> The project focuses on a 5 km buffer area around the Aravalli Hill Range.
\n\u2022 National Objective:<\/strong> It aims to help India meet its goal of creating 2.5 billion tonnes of additional carbon sink by 2030.
\n\u2022 International Commitments:<\/strong> The project supports India\u2019s promises under global agreements like:
\n\u2022 UNCCD<\/strong> (United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification),
\n\u2022 CBD<\/strong> (Convention on Biological Diversity),
\n\u2022 UNFCCC<\/strong> (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change).
\nProject Focus:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 The AGWP<\/strong> aims to fight desertification, land degradation, and drought.
\n\u2022 It includes planting native trees, conserving biodiversity, and using advanced water management techniques.<\/p>\n