In a latest development, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant against Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of being responsible for ‘war crimes’ committed in Ukraine.
What are war crimes?
Crime of Aggression The crime of aggression is broadly defined as the invasion of, or attempt to gain political and military control over, another sovereign state. While the ICC is the world's permanent war crimes court, it cannot prosecute aggression. |
About International Criminal Court (ICC)
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Rajasthan CM announced the formation of 19 new districts and 3 new divisions in the state. The state now has a total of 50 districts
What is the Procedure to form a new District?
Advantages of forming new districts |
Associated challenges |
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The Centre has selected sites in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh to set up new textile parks under the PM MITRA scheme.
India’s Textile Sector
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Significance
The Supreme Court directed the Environment Ministry to file its counter-affidavit to a petition filed by a minor, seeking judicial intervention to protect the Western Ghats from destruction.
Western |
Eastern |
Almost Continuous hills |
Discontinuous hills (because of River deltas) |
Height: 1500 to 2000 m |
lower: 500-700 m |
Highest peak: Anai Mudi (Kerala) |
Jindhagada peak (Andhra Pradesh) |
The forest is Tropical and Semi Evergreen |
Moist Deciduous or Monsoon forest |
Threats
The natural ecosystems of this mountain range are subject to a number of threats:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Shaktikanta Das said that developments in the U.S. banking sector highlight the importance of ensuring prudent ‘asset liability management’.
What is Asset Liability Management?
Issues with Banking sector in India
Way forward
Environment Horseshoe crabs disappearing off Odisha
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Horseshoe crabs appear to be disappearing from their familiar spawning grounds along Chandipur and Balaramgadi coast in Odisha’s Balasore district. About
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Environment
Tiger helps uncover timber ‘depots’ in Arunachal Pradesh |
A tiger spotted after an eight-year gap helped uncover timber ‘depots’ deep inside India’s easternmost tiger reserve. About Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve
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Environment Olive Ridley turtles |
Carcasses of Olive Ridley turtles were seen washed up on the shore at several places and in some islands in Krishna district. About
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Science & Technology IIA researchers develop low-cost star sensor |
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have developed a low-cost star sensor for astronomy and small CubeSat class satellite missions. About
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Context:
A malicious online disinformation campaign led to law-and-order issues in Tamil Nadu and made media headlines across the country.
Issues:
Steps taken by Government
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