24 May 2024, The Hindu
An absconding MP, the colossal failure of the system
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Prelims syllabus: Current events of national and international importance.
- The case of missing Janata Dal (Secular) Member of Parliament, Prajwal Revanna, who is allegedly at the centre of this crime plot, is a telling commentary of a broken criminal justice system and the shadow of politics looming large over every aspect of administrative and police functioning.
- After all, how can one, no matter how important he or she is, go beyond the reach of law for so many days after allegedly committing such heinous crimes? Who is responsible for this abject failure to apprehend him in time?
A visit to preserve China’s interests in Europe
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GS 2: International Relations- India and its neighbourhood
- The Chinese President Xi Jinping’s first trip to Europe (except Russia) in five years, earlier this month, was carefully constructed as evidenced by his ports of call — France, Serbia and Hungary.
- The first is a leading proponent of the notion of “strategic autonomy” of Europe, the second is a non-North Atlantic Treaty Organization, non-European Union (EU) outlier close to Russia, and the third is a pro-Russian maverick that has blocked many resolutions criticising China in EU.
Should doctors be kept out of the Consumer Protection Act?
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GS 2: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources
- Earlier this month, the Supreme Court ruled that advocates cannot be held liable under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, for deficiency in service.
- The Court also indicated that its 1995 decision that held medical professionals accountable under the Act may need to be revisited.
- It suggested that the definition of the term ‘services’ under the Act, which includes the medical sector, be re-examined.
- The issue will be placed before a larger Bench. Should doctors, like lawyers, be kept out of the Consumer Protection Act?
Rope in NDRF, ITBP to manage Char Dham crowd, Centre tells Uttarakhand
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GS 3: Various Security forces and agencies and their mandates
- With an unprecedented number of pilgrims visiting the Char Dham temples in Uttarakhand, and videos of chaos and mismanagement going viral on social media, the Home Ministry reviewed the yatra arrangements on Thursday.
- Around 9.5 lakh people visited the four temples of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri in the last 14 days. While the Badrinath temple opened on May 12 for the yatra, the remaining opened on May 10.
Military Affairs Department seeks feedback from three services on Agnipath scheme
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Prelims syllabus: Current events of national and international importance.
- As the Agnipath scheme for the recruitment of soldiers into the three services completes two years, the Department of Military Affairs (DMA), headed by the Chief of Defence Staff, has sought feedback from the forces on the scheme.
- A meeting was held in this regard on Wednesday where the progress was reviewed at the highest level, it has been learnt.
Cement firms transitioning to electric trucks: CMA leaders
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GS 3: Indian Economy - Infrastructure – Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
- India’s cement industry has begun transition away from internal combustion engines with induction of 150 electric trucks to its diesel-dominated, heavy-duty fleet to get insights into the way forward as it looks to cut down on its carbon footprint, according to Cement Manufacturers Association (CMA) leaders.
Textile sector needs cheaper inputs: CITI
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GS 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation of resources, growth, development and employment
- The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has urged the government to ensure availability of cotton and manmade fibre (MMF) at internationally-competitive prices to propel the Indian textile industry towards the target of $350 billion by 2030.
At the upcoming World Health Assembly, a toolkit to prepare nations for pandemics
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GS 2: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources
- When the World Health Assembly (WHA) meets next week, it will create a historic milestone for global public health.
- A package of amendments, based on 300 proposals made by member countries after the pandemic, will be the star of the agenda.
- These amendments to the International Health Regulations will target improving the ability of countries to respond to public health emergencies of international concern.
