APRIL 18 to 20, 2024 | DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS FOR APSC/UPSC
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Elections
(GS-II: Polity & Governance)
In News?
World’s biggest electoral exercise begins in India, over 60 pc turnout in Phase 1
- A voter turnout of over 60 per cent was recorded in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elec- tions covering 102 seats across 21 States and Union Territories
Zero voter turnout in 6 Nagaland districts
- Despite polling personnel waiting for nine hours in booths, none of the four lakh voters in six eastern districts of Nagaland turned up due to a shutdown called by an organization demanding 'Frontier Nagaland Territory' (FNT).
Villagers boycott polls at Dhakuakhana due to lack of bridge
- In Lakhimpur's Dhakuakhana subdivision, 835 voters from Ghilaguri village abstained from voting in the Lok Sabha elections due to poor connectivity issues.
- Bridge Construction Demand: The villagers' protest centered on the long-standing demand for a bridge over the Charikodiya river, essential for connecting Ghilaguri village. They expressed frustration over the neglect of this demand by elected representatives over the past three decades.
- Boycott Declaration: The villagers displayed banners at the village entrance stating "no bridge, no vote," announcing their decision to boycott the election until their demand for better connectivity is met.
Rejection of Nomination
- Why in News?
- The Supreme Court bench dismissed a plea from a man in Bihar whose nomination papers for contesting the Lok Sabha elections as an Independent candidate were rejected, stating that entertaining such petitions would lead to chaos.
- More about the News?
- Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice JB Pardiwala emphasized the importance of adhering to election law discipline and stated that the petitioner should pursue remedies available under the law.
- Section 36 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, deals with the scrutiny of nomination papers by the Returning Officer, stating that nomination papers shall not be rejected on the ground of defects that are not substantial.
- The petitioner had directly moved the Supreme Court against the rejection of his nomination papers, seeking clarification on the definition of defects of substantial character under Section 36(4) of the Act.
CAG (The Comptroller and Auditor General of India)
(GS-II: Polity & Governance)
- Why In News?
- Recently, CAG has signed an agreement with SAI Bulgaria, the Bulgarian national audit office, in Sofia, in a bid to foster international cooperation.
- More about the News?
- The MoU aims to facilitate collaboration and expertise exchange in auditing between India and Bulgaria.
- It establishes a platform for knowledge and experience exchange among auditing professionals and technical teams through training programs and mutual assistance in audits.
Information Support Force
(GS-II: International Relations; GS-III: Information Technology)
- Why in News?
- Recently, Chinese President Xi Jinping inaugurated a new wing of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) called the Information Support Force, describing it as a "strategic branch" and a "key pillar" of the army.
- More About the News?
- Xi, stated that the establishment of the information support force is a significant decision made by the CPC and the CMC to strengthen the military.
- The Information Support Force is tasked with coordinating the construction and application of the network information system, playing a crucial role in enhancing the Chinese military's competitiveness in modern warfare.
Nigeria
(GS-II: International Relations)
- Why in News?
- Recently, the Nigerian military reported that 192 suspected terrorists, including three key figures, were killed in anti-terror operations conducted over the past week.
Other News in Short?
- Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi to take charge as new Navy Chief
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