Syllabus: GS-II

Subject: Polity

Topic: Judiciary

Issue: Adjournment for bail cases.

Context: The Supreme Court has decided to no longer accept adjournment letters in bail and anticipatory bail cases where notice has been issued.

Synopsis:

• An adjournment letter is a notice that a court has delayed a hearing to deal with a case when the concerned party is pleading “not guilty”.
• “After Notice Matters”, the cases in which Court notice has been issued but the case is not admitted are listed.
• Aims to reduce delays and pendency in court proceedings.
• Adjournment requests will only be considered in exceptional circumstances, with strict limitations on their frequency.

Source: The Hindu

Syllabus: GS-III

Subject:  International Relations & Internal Security

Topic: India and its neighbourhood & North -East regional issues respectively

Issue: Free Movement Regime.

Context: Five non-government organizations in Mizoram have urged the Indian government to reconsider its decision to eliminate the Free Movement Regime (FMR) along the India-Myanmar border.

Free Movement Regime

• The FMR allowed border residents of both countries (India and Myanmar) to travel up to 16 km within each other’s territory without needing a visa.
• It is important in maintaining ethnic and cultural connections among the Zo ethnic group residing on both sides of the border.
• The Mizos of Mizoram, Kuki-Zomis of Manipur, Chins of Myanmar, and Kuki-Chins of Bangladesh share ethnic ties, and the FMR played a crucial role in preserving these linkages.

Source: The Hindu

Syllabus: GS-III

Subject: Environment & Ecology

Topic: Biodiversity and Conservation

Issue: Wildlife Protection Act,1972.

Context: The Kerala Legislative Assembly passed a resolution advising the Central government to amend the Wildlife Protection Act to address human-wildlife conflicts.

Demanded Amendments:

• Aims to eliminate wildlife intrusions into human habitations, which endanger lives, damage property, destroy crops, and prey on livestock.
• To declare wild pigs as vermin and the implementation of scientific and humane wildlife population control measures.Top of Form

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Source: The Hindu

Syllabus: GS-III

Subject: Economy

Topic: Trade & External sector.

Issue: Red sea Crisis.

Context: India’s petroleum product exports to Europe hit a low in due to security concerns in the Red Sea region.

Synopsis:

• Security concerns in the Red Sea region forced major shipping companies to avoid the route.
• Instead they chose the longer route around Africa via the Cape of Good Hope.
• Indian fuel exports to Europe now take 15-20 days longer due to the rerouting.
• India emerged as a major fuel supplier to Europe after Europe reduced its reliance on Russian energy imports following Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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Source: Indian Express

Syllabus: GS- III

Subject: Science & Technology

Topic: Space technology

Issue: INSAT-3DS.

Context: The launch of INSAT-3DS.

INSAT-3DS:

• Funded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
• It will enhance meteorological observations, particularly for tracking cyclones and other natural disasters.
• it is part of the Third Generation Meteorological Satellite series and will provide
  • high-resolution images of the Earth,
  • vertical profiles of the atmosphere, and
  • aid in search and rescue operations.

Meteorological satellite: is a type of Earth observation satellite that is primarily used to monitor the weather and climate of the Earth.

Source: Indian Express

Syllabus: GS-II

Subject: Governance

Topic: Transparency

Issue: World Governments Summit.

Context:

PM Modi participated in the World Government Summit, held in Dubai, UAE.

He advocated for “minimum government, maximum governance”.

Source: Indian Express

Syllabus: GS-I

Subject: Society and Social Justice

Topic: Welfare schemes, mechanisms, laws and institutions related to Women

Issue: Menstrual Leaves

• The Sabrimala temple issue highlighted gender discrimination in India.
• Demanding paid leave for menstruation could hinder gender equality efforts.
• It risks reinforcing menstrual stigma and widening the gender gap, as seen in Japan’s case.

Challenges:  Implementation challenges, including potential misuse and privacy violations, raise concerns.

Conclusion:

• Blanket policies may not be effective.
• Tailored support and case-by-case accommodations promote inclusivity without perpetuating stereotypes.
• Ultimately, recognizing diverse menstrual experiences is crucial for addressing individual needs while advancing gender equality.

Source: The Hindu

Syllabus: GS-III

Subject: Economy

Topic: Agriculture and allied

Issue: Minimum Support Price

Context: Farmers are protesting demanding a legal agreement on Minimum Support Price (MSP).

Minimum Support Price (MSP):

• It is a form of market intervention by the Government of India to insure agricultural producers against any sharp fall in farm prices.
• The government can “guarantee” MSP only on the crops and the quantities that it buys.
• It cannot procure the entire produce brought by farmers to the mandis.
• Nor can it enforce MSP on private trade.
• Private players might choose not to buy the product if MSP is imposed instead of leaving the prices to demand and supply terms.

Way forward:

• Crop insurance and timely payout of claims.
• A minimum income support (MIS) for farmers , that can be given via per-acre or per-farmer direct benefit transfers.
• An MIS, in combination with a phase-out of water, electricity and fertiliser subsidies, will induce much-needed crop diversification.

Source: Indian Express