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Earthquake/ Sagaing fault: A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.7 and at least six aftershocks struck central Myanmar recently.
o Earthquakes occur when two tectonic plates slip past each other, releasing elastic strain energy as seismic waves.
o The Myanmar earthquake resulted from "strike-slip faulting" between the Indian and Eurasian plates.
o A fault is a fracture or zone of fractures between two rock blocks, allowing them to move relative to each other, sometimes causing earthquakes.
o The Sagaing Fault marks the tectonic boundary between the Indian plate (west) and Eurasian plate (east).
o The Indian plate is moving north along the fault compared to the Eurasian plate, as per Bill McGuire (UCL).
o It was the strongest earthquake in the world in the last two years, as per the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
Contempt of court: Over 1.45 lakh contempt cases are pending in Supreme Court and High Courts, as per Law Minister of India.
o Civil contempt: It refers to the wilful disobedience of an order of any court.
o Criminal contempt: It includes any act or publication which:
o Prejudices any judicial proceeding, and interferes with the administration of justice in any other manner.
o Article 19(2): Contempt of court was included as one of the reasonable restrictions on the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(2) of the Constitution.
o Article 129: It states, "The Supreme Court shall be a court of record and shall have all the powers of such a court including the power to punish for contempt of itself."
o Article 215: Similar to Article 129, Article 215 empowers the High Courts to punish for contempt of themselves within their respective jurisdictions.
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA): IAEA-backed nuclear expansion in Africa sees China's dominance, impacting global energy geopolitics and India’s access to uranium resources.
o Objective: To promote peaceful use of nuclear energy and prevent its misuse.
o Headquarters: Vienna, Austria.
o Enforces nuclear safeguards to prevent weapons proliferation.
o Conducts safety assessments and promotes nuclear security.
o Assists in training personnel and ensuring safety compliance.
o China’s nuclear expansion in Africa aligns with IAEA standards, but raises concerns over geopolitical influence and energy security.
Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme: Recently, the Union Cabinet, chaired by PM, has approved the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme.
o Sub-assemblies: Turnover-linked incentives for Display module sub-assembly & Camera module sub-assembly.
o Bare Components: Turnover-linked incentives for Non-SMD passive components, Electro-mechanicals, Multi-layer PCBs, Li-ion cells (excluding storage & mobility), and Enclosures for Mobile, IT hardware, and related devices.
o Selected Bare Components: Hybrid incentive for HDI/MSAP/Flexible PCB and SMD passive components.
o Supply Chain & Capital Equipment: Capex incentive for parts/components used in sub-assembly & bare components and capital goods used in electronics manufacturing.
o Incentive pay-out linked to employment target achievements.
Kosi Mechi Intra-State Link Project: Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by PM, has approved the inclusion of the Kosi Mechi Intra-State Link Project of Bihar.
o Extension of EKMC up to river Mechi at 117.50 km.
o PMKSY Implementation (2021-26): Focuses on major and medium irrigation projects.
o Kosi Mechi Intra-State Link Project is the tenth project under this initiative.
Global Traditional Medicine Centre (GTMC): WHO’s GTMC in Jamnagar, the first global WHO Traditional Medicine Centre, aims to emerge as a global wellness hub.
o Promotes evidence-based research, training, and awareness of Traditional Medicine.
SMILE Program: Asian Development Bank (ADB) funded Strengthening Multimodal and Integrated Logistics Ecosystem (SMILE) Program aims to enhance India's logistics infrastructure, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.
o Strengthening institutional bases for multimodal logistics at National, State, and City levels.
o Standardizing warehousing and logistics assets to enhance supply chains and attract private sector investment.
o Improving efficiency in external trade logistics.
o Adopting smart systems for efficient and low-emission logistics to enhance supply chain resilience, especially for India's manufacturing sector.
o Develops a gender audit mechanism for land ports under the National Trade Facilitation Action Plan (2020-23).
o Assesses operational Integrated Check Posts (ICPs) to ensure compliance with minimum gender-responsiveness requirements.
o Enhances competitiveness of Indian industries by reducing inefficiencies in logistics.
o Supports private investment and digital transformation for long-term economic resilience and growth.
Exercise INDRA: 14th edition of India-Russia bilateral naval exercise INDRA to be held off Chennai from 28 Mar to 02 Apr 2025.
o Russia: Pechanga, Rezkiy, Aldar Tsydenzhapov.
o India: INS Rana, INS Kuthar, Maritime Patrol Aircraft P-8I.
o Harbour Phase (28-30 Mar 2025, Chennai): Includes Opening Ceremony, Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEEs), reciprocal visits, sports fixtures, and pre-sail briefings.
o Sea Phase (31 Mar-02 Apr 2025, Bay of Bengal): Includes tactical manoeuvres, live weapon firings, anti-air operations, underway replenishment, helicopter cross-deck landings, and exchange of sea-riders.
o Strengthen maritime cooperation and diplomatic ties.
o Exchange best operational practices.
o Build bridges of friendship between India and Russia.
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