Daily Short Current Affairs 4 January 2025

GS Paper 1: Indian Heritage, Culture, History, and Geography

  1. Temple Customs Row in Kerala

    • Details: CPI(M) backs Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's comments on reforming temple customs, referencing societal and cultural practices. The remarks sparked a debate over cultural and religious reforms.
    • Significance: Relevant for understanding reforms in cultural practices, secularism, and religion's place in modern governance.

  2. Odisha Treats Unseasonal Rains as Disaster

    • Details: The Odisha government announced compensation of ₹291.59 crore for farmers affected by crop loss due to unseasonal rains.
    • Significance: Highlights issues related to geographical phenomena and disaster relief.

GS Paper 2: Polity, Governance, and International Relations

  1. India Protests China's Counties in Ladakh

    • Details: India raised concerns over China's administrative restructuring in Hotan Prefecture, incorporating Ladakh territories. Also raised concerns about a dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo.
    • Significance: Important for territorial disputes and India-China relations.

  2. Delhi Schools' Digital Divide

    • Details: Delhi schools show better digital infrastructure compared to national averages.
    • Significance: Governance and education policies under school digitalization initiatives.

  3. Draft Rules Under Data Protection Act

    • Details: IT Ministry notifies draft rules for new data protection legislation.
    • Significance: Related to governance, legal frameworks, and citizen privacy.

  4. Illegal Immigration Detection in Delhi

    • Details: Delhi police formed teams to detect and deport illegal immigrants following the LG’s directive.
    • Significance: Governance and handling migration issues.

GS Paper 3: Economy, Environment, Science & Tech

  1. New Agricultural Policy Criticism

    • Details: Farmers' groups criticized the draft National Policy Framework on Agricultural Marketing (NPFAM) for lacking provisions like MSP.
    • Significance: Policies on agriculture and economic implications.

  2. Rising Nitrate Levels in Groundwater

    • Details: Excess nitrate contamination reported in 440 districts, highlighting environmental concerns.
    • Significance: Environmental pollution and sustainable practices in agriculture.

  3. Fog Disrupts Flight Operations

    • Details: Over 300 flights delayed due to fog in Northern India.
    • Significance: Climate and weather-related disruptions.

  4. Monitoring Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) Outbreak

    • Details: The Union Health Ministry tracks a rise in respiratory diseases in China.
    • Significance: Public health and epidemic control measures.

GS Paper 4: Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude

  1. Periye Twin Murder Case Verdict

    • Details: Convictions and observations on the Periye double murder case involving political violence.
    • Significance: Ethical issues in politics and governance.

  2. NIMHANS Focus on Mental Health

    • Details: President Murmu emphasized mental health promotion at NIMHANS.
    • Significance: Ethical aspects of health and society.

Suggested Practice Questions:

  1. GS1: Discuss the role of government intervention in cultural reforms with reference to recent developments in Kerala.
  2. GS2: Analyze the implications of India’s diplomatic protests over China’s actions in Ladakh for regional geopolitics.
  3. GS3: Evaluate the environmental and public health risks posed by rising nitrate levels in India’s groundwater.
  4. GS4: Reflect on the ethical dimensions of political violence in India using the Periye twin murder case as an example.

 

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