Subject: Geography
Why in News?
The Israeli military said its air force on Monday struck targets of the militant Hezbollah group “deep inside Lebanon”.
Background:
Source: Associated Press
Subject: Geography
Why in News?
More than 3,000 people are stranded in Mauritius waters after the Indian Ocean Island nation stopped a ship belonging to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings from docking at its ports due to what it said was a health risk.
About Mauritius:
Source: News 18
Subject: Government Schemes
Why in News?
Recently, the Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship launched the ‘Investor Information and Analytics Platform.’
About the Investor Information and Analytics Platform:
Source: PIB
Subject: Polity
Why in News?
The Supreme Court witnessed a clash between the Tamil Nadu government and the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) concerning the jurisdiction of the ED to probe “illegal” sand mining activities in the state.
Why did the ED step in?
About Enforcement Directorate (ED)
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Nodal Agency |
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Jurisdiction | Nationwide |
Functional Focus | Economic and financial offenses including money laundering, foreign exchange irregularities |
Investigative Powers |
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Collaboration | Coordinates with various agencies (CBI, local police) and banks |
Reporting Authority | Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance |
Corruption Investigations | Has a separate Economic Offenses Division |
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International Cooperation | Works with international law enforcement for cross-border investigations (Interpol, FATF) |
Public Interface | Accepts complaints and information regarding economic offenses |
Transparency and Accountability | Regular reports to the Ministry of Finance; subject to oversight by judiciary and government bodies |
Source: Hindustan Times
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Subject: Defence and Security
Why in News?
India and Japan have initiated a two-week military exercise.
Background:
About The Dharma Guardian:
Source: Hindustan Times
Subject: Environment
Why in News?
A parliamentary panel raised concerns over the ineffective handling of plastic waste in the country, citing a report from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG).
Background:
About Plastic Pollution
Issues associated with plastic waste in India:
How is India addressing the concerns regarding plastic waste?
Source: Times of India
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Subject: Economy
Why in News?
The government of India has formed an expert committee headed by Finance Secretary T V Somanathan to make its recommendations to bring out uniform Know Your Customer (KYC) norms.
About the Know Your Customer:
Source: Business Standard
Subject: Science and Technology
Why in News?
Just as the sporting world anticipates the Olympics every four years, the cryptocurrency community eagerly awaits its own quadrennial event: the Bitcoin halving.
What is Bitcoin Halving?
Analogical Explanation
Implications for Crypto Investors
Impact on Mining and Market Dynamics
Source: The Hindu
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