Daily Current Affairs 13 January 2025

 

1. Assam Coal Mine Accident (GS3: Disaster Management, Environment, and Governance)

  • Context: The tragic flooding of a rat-hole coal mine in Dima Hasao, Assam, has resulted in multiple casualties. Illegal mining continues despite a 2014 NGT ban.
  • Relevance:
    • Disaster Management: Highlights the risks of illegal mining and the challenges of rescue operations in such scenarios.
    • Environment and Governance: Focus on regulatory lapses and the enforcement of bans by authorities.
  • Significance:
    • Illustrates issues like environmental degradation and violations of safety norms.
    • Encourages analysis of India's mining policies and disaster preparedness mechanisms.
  • Practice Question: Discuss the implications of illegal mining on local communities and the environment. Suggest measures to enforce safety and regulatory compliance in the mining sector.

2. HAL Grounds Dhruv Helicopters (GS3: Science and Technology, Defense)

  • Context: Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. has temporarily grounded the Dhruv helicopters after a crash.
  • Relevance:
    • Science and Tech: Examines indigenous technology in aviation.
    • Defense: Highlights challenges in ensuring safety standards.
  • Significance:
    • Reflects on India's capabilities and challenges in indigenous defense manufacturing.
    • Relevant for Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.
  • Practice Question: Evaluate the role of indigenous defense production in enhancing India’s strategic autonomy. Discuss associated challenges.

3. West Bank Tensions and a Potential Intifada (GS2: International Relations)

  • Context: Israeli scholar David Shulman predicts escalating violence in the West Bank, citing increasing settler aggression.
  • Relevance:
    • Global Politics: Provides insight into ongoing Israel-Palestine conflicts.
    • Peace Initiatives: Discusses solutions like confederations for peace.
  • Significance:
    • Highlights India’s balanced stance on the Israel-Palestine issue.
    • Provides a framework for discussing global conflict resolution mechanisms.
  • Practice Question: Examine the historical and geopolitical factors behind the Israel-Palestine conflict. Suggest viable solutions.

4. MGNREGS Fund Suspension in West Bengal (GS2: Welfare Schemes, Governance)

  • Context: Workers protested outside BJP offices, demanding resumption of MGNREGS funds, which have been withheld over corruption allegations.
  • Relevance:
    • Governance: Examines the impact of central-state relations on welfare implementation.
    • Economy: Highlights rural employment issues.
  • Significance:
    • Demonstrates the challenges in implementing large-scale welfare schemes.
    • Encourages exploration of mechanisms to curb corruption in social programs.
  • Practice Question: Analyze the role of MGNREGS in rural development. How can its implementation be improved to ensure transparency and efficiency?

5. Z-Morh Tunnel Inauguration (GS3: Infrastructure, Economy)

  • Context: PM Modi to inaugurate the 6.4 km Z-Morh Tunnel, enhancing connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh.
  • Relevance:
    • Infrastructure Development: Addresses the strategic importance of connecting remote regions.
    • Economic Impact: Boosts tourism and local economy.
  • Significance:
    • Vital for improving accessibility in Himalayan regions.
    • Strengthens India’s border infrastructure.
  • Practice Question: Discuss the strategic and economic significance of improving road and tunnel infrastructure in India’s border regions.

6. Synthetic Drug Menace (GS3: Internal Security, Health)

  • Context: Himachal Pradesh CM highlighted the alarming rise in synthetic drug cases.
  • Relevance:
    • Internal Security: Links drug trafficking to national security.
    • Public Health: Focuses on the societal impact of synthetic drugs.
  • Significance:
    • Reflects the need for robust inter-state and international cooperation.
    • Promotes a discussion on policy responses to curb drug abuse.
  • Practice Question: Examine the growing menace of synthetic drugs in India. Suggest a multi-pronged strategy to combat the issue.

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