Jantar Mantar de-notified as designated protest site, three alternative venues named
The reason to remove Jantar Mantar as protest site as it is located in central Delhi and can led to serious security and law & order issues.After recommendations from the Ministry of Home Affairs Committee designated 3 sites as the protest sites:
➢ Ramlila Ground
➢ Burari Ground
➢ CBD Ground in Shadara
The Delhi Police will issue the revised Standard Operating Procedure to regulate the organizing of protests at newly designated sites.
Right to Protest:
It is mentioned under Article 19(1)(a) Freedom of Speech and Expression and Article 19(1)(b) Right to assemble peacefully and without arms.
These Rights are not absolute and are subject to reasonable restrictions under Article 19(2) and Article 19(3) on grounds of sovereignty and integrity of India, public order or morality.
Hurricane Simon pounds resorts and vulnerable towns along Mexico’s Pacific coast
About Hurricane: These are the tropical large, swirling storms. They mainly form over warm ocean waters and the speed can be higher than 119 kmph.
Parts of Hurricane: 3 parts-
➢ Eye: this the hole at the center of storm with light winds, skies are partly cloudy and can be clear sometimes.
➢ Eye Wall: it is a ring of thunderstorms which swirl around the eye. Here winds are strongest with heavy rains.
➢ Rain Bands: band of clouds stretch up to hundreds of kilometers, carries thunderstorms.
Necessary conditions for forming of Hurricane:
➢ Warm ocean surface with temperature 26 degree C or higher.
➢ High humidity must be there
➢ Presence of Coriolis force
➢ Minimum changes in the vertical wind speed
➢ Presence of the weak surface level low pressure area.
Different names of tropical storms across the world:
➢ Indian Ocean: Cyclone
➢ Atlantic Ocean: Hurricanes
➢ Western Pacific: Typhoons
➢ Australia: Willy Willy
RBI Introduces measures to stabilize the Rupee
Steps taken by RBI to stabilize the Rupee depreciation:
➢ RBI reduced the net open forex derivative limit for banks from $100 million to $5 million to stop the speculative trading
➢ Put the restrictions on authorized dealers to re-book canceled rupee linked derivative contracts.
➢ Increased the minimum daily CRR maintenance requirements from 90 to 99% to reduce the liquidity in the system
➢ RBI established the Special Window for the state run Oil Marketing Companies to divert the heavy dollar demand from open spot markets.
➢ To prevent the hedging by authorized dealers stricter documentation rules are imposed.
Orangutans released back into Borneo forest after devastating fires
About Orangutans: They belong to Pongo Genus, only surviving genus of Ponginae sub-family. These are Asia’s only surviving Great Apes and world’s largest arboreal mammals. These are restricted to tropical rainforest of Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei There are 3 species of Orangutans:
➢ Bornean Orangutan: Pongo pygmaeus
➢ Sumatran Orangutan: Pongo abelii
➢ Tapanuli Orangutan: Pongo tapanuliensis (declared different species in 2017 and restricted to Sumatra island of Indonesia)
Traits: These are solitary animals and known as forest engineers as plays a key role in dispersing of seeds and they are known for their self medication behaviour and using of complex tools.
Conservation Status:
➢ IUCN Status: Critically Endangered (all 3 species)
➢ CITES: Appendix I
33rd Foundation Day of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
NHRC is the statutory body formed on 12 October 1993. It is established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. It traces its genesis from the Paris Principles (1991) by UN General Assembly.
It is watchdog for the rights related to life, liberty, equality, and dignity protected and guaranteed by the Constitution of India and the International laws.
Composition: It’s a multi-member body comprises of Chairperson and 5 full time members and 7 ex-officio chairpersons from other national commissions like National Commission for Scheduled Caste, National Commission for Scheduled Tribe, National Commission for Women etc.
The Chairperson must be a retired Chief Justice of India or a judge of the Supreme Court.
Tenure: 3 years or 70 years of age which ever is earlier. The members are eligible for the reappointment.
They are appointed by the President of India on the recommendations of an Appointment Committee, which comprises of 6 members:
➢ Prime Minister (Head of the Committee)
➢ Speaker of Lok Sabha
➢ Union Home Minister
➢ Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
➢ Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha
➢ Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Powers:
➢ It has the powers of civil court, can summon witnesses, discover documents, and requisition of public records.
➢ It has the power to inquire into violations suo motto or through petitions.
Limitations:
➢ Its recommendations are advisory in nature, not legally binding on the government.
➢ It can not inquire into the cases older than 1 year from the date of occurance.
➢ Restrictions to inquire the cases of Armed forces.
BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Games 2026
Inaugurated by the Minister of youth and Sports Affairs Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya at Ahmedabad’s Veer Savarkar Sports Complex.
During these games BRICS Nations will be showcasing their indigenous sports.
Key proposals by India:
➢ To create a voluntary BRICS Repository of Traditional and Indigenous sports for the documentation of history, rules and cultural significance.
➢ Institutional exchanges among researchers, coaches and experts.
➢ Periodic demonstration during BRICS events.
| Country | Indigenous Sports During Events |
|---|---|
| India | Mallakhamb, Kalaripattyu, Yogasana |
| Brazil | Capoeira, Zarabatana, Corrida de Toras, Brazilian Para-Jiu-Jitsu |
| Russia | Gorodki, Sambo |
| China | Wushu, Lion Dance, Health Qigong |
| South Africa | Kgati, Iintonga |
| Iran | Zoorkhaneh (Pahlevani Wrestling), Haft Sang, Ghanieh |
| Ethiopia | Tegel, Gena, Selus Gebeta (Bube / Shahe) |
| United Arab Emirates | Al Tabbah |
| Belarus | Gorodki |
| Bolivia | Lucha de Cholitas, Tinku, Rayuela, Trompo, Cachinas, Carrera de Sacos |
‘Bharat Rice’ launched by Indian Army for the troops to improve ration quality, nutritional standards and efficiency of supply chain
Indian Army signed 5 year MoU with Food Corporation India for the utilization of FCI’s warehousing, labour, and equipments during operational requirements.
This agreement was spearheaded by Directorate General of Supplies and Transport. NAFED will supply the millet’s as per the Army specifications and standards. These will be supplied to Army Supply depot directly.
It reflected the whole of government approach to optimal uses of existing national infrastructure for positioning of forward supplies even to high altitude areas like Ladakh.
Ethiopian forces entered the town of Adwa in Tigray region
About Ethiopia: It is the landlocked country situated in the Horn of Africa.
Capital: Addis Ababa, HQ of African Union is also situated here.
Bordering countries: Eriteria, Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, South Sudan and Sudan.
Geographical features:
➢ Ethiopian Highland region is mainly dominated by high plateaus which are split by Great Rift Valley.
➢ The highest peak of Ethiopia is Mount Ras Dejen.
➢ Great Rift Valley divides the country into two parts from Northeast to Southwest.
➢ Earth’s hottest and lowest region is also situated here that is Danakil / Afar Depression.
➢ Lake Tana is the source of Blue Nile River, and the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is built on Blue Nile River.
➢ Other rivers are: Awash River and Omo River.
➢ Conflict affects regions of Ethiopia: Tigray, Afar, Amhara, Oromia.
