Recently, Indonesian government authorities unveiled the site of the country’s new capital, from Jakarta to Borneo.
Key-highlights
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About Jakarta (the Indonesian Island)
Problems surrounding the city:
The area is quite fertile for fruit and other horticulture, as most of the soil is of old volcanic origin. |
Why is the government planning to change the capital?
Issues in shifting the location:
Until now, there has been no certainty regarding the protection status of the remaining natural forests in the new capital city area. |
At least five villages with more than 100 Indigenous Balik people are relocated, with more villages expected to be uprooted to expand the capital region area.
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK) has mentioned the launch of new legislation on migrant channel crossings at Downing Street.
About Britain’s Migration policy:
The migrant population in Britain:
Why do people want to migrate to Britain?
France and England under the Channel opened in 1994, have agreed to share the migrated people namely as refugees and migrants. |
Does the bill affect India?
Serbia is the only country in Europe that allowed Indians without any entry permits. |
India-UK mobility agreement:
The Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, Government of India notified the 2023 Amendment to the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005.
Key points:
There are 40 FATF recommendations that cover seven areas and provide a framework of measures to help countries tackle illicit financial flows through laws, regulations and operational measures to ensure authorities can take action to detect and disrupt financial flows that fuel crime and terrorism. |
The Financial Action Taskforce (FATF):
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Significance
What is the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)?
Money Laundering
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Recently a draft international agreement referred to as the ‘UN High Seas Treaty’ was finalised to govern the conduct of governments in ‘open seas’.
Need for a universal Law:
Currently, it is estimated that high or open seas constitute two-thirds of the world’s oceans, and only one per cent of them are legally protected. |
About the draft treaty:
Key highlights of the Treaty:
Who governs the High seas currently?
30 by 30 goals:
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Polity and Governance PAN card-Aadhaar linking |
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has asked all taxpayers to link their permanent account number (PAN) with their Aadhaar by March 31, 2023. About:
Who needs to link PAN with Aadhaar?
There are a few categories of individuals for whom this linkage is not compulsory.
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Environment Moth Mimeusemia ceylonica ![]() |
Two researchers from Tamil Nadu have spotted a rare moth species for the first time in India in the buffer zone of Kalakkad–Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve (KMTR) after it was last sighted 127 years ago. About the species:
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Science and Technology Kodaikanal Solar Observatory ![]() |
The Kodaikanal Solar Observatory (KoSO) has been observing the Sun, capturing images of sunspots, and recording changes in its behaviour since last 100 years now. About:
How sun’s images have been taken?
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Science and Technology Exercise TROPEX |
The Indian Navy’s major Operational level exercise TROPEX for the year 2023, culminated this week in the Arabian Sea. About the exercise:
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Science and Technology Coronary artery disease (CAD) ![]() |
In a recent study published in JAMA, researchers investigated whether treat-to-target (TTT) low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) therapy was useful to treat coronary artery disease (CAD) patients. About the disease:
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Context:
As one of the fastest-emerging tourist destinations in the world, India’s travel and tourism sector will be the key axis of development in the coming years.
Growing Tourism sector in India:
Major initiatives:
Verifying, please be patient.