Daily Current Affairs  – 13 August 2022

In News The United States, Indonesia and other countries are conducting joint combat exercises on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. About Garuda Shield has been an annual military training since 2009. Participation of several other countries, including Australia and Japan, makes the 2022 edition the largest ever. The exercises encompass army, navy, air force and […]

In Context Recently the Supreme Court refused to consider the question of derecognising political parties that resort to freebies. More about the news Issue: The apex court was considering the question of reining in the practice of political parties offering “irrational freebies” to the electorate if they are voted to power, especially in states which […]

In News Recently, a gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Finance stated that Income tax payers will soon be disallowed to be a part of the Atal Pension Yojana (APY).  About the recent decision Eligibility: Any citizen, who is or has been an income-tax payer, shall not be eligible to join APY. the rule […]

In News  The Essential Commodities Act invoked to rein in tur dal price. About Essential Commodities Act The Centre has invoked the Essential Commodities Act of 1955 to ask States to monitor and verify the stocks available with such traders. Under the EC Act of 1955, if the Central government thinks that it is necessary […]

In News  Over seven per cent (7.3%) of India’s population owns digital currency, according to the UNCTAD. More In News  The use of cryptocurrency rose globally at an unprecedented rate during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ukraine topped the list with 12.7 per cent, followed by Russia (11.9 percent), Venezuela (10.3 percent), Singapore (9.4 per cent), Kenya […]

Context  150th birth anniversary of Aurobindo Ghose will be observed on 15th August.  About Aurobindo Ghose Popularly known as yogi Rishi Aurobindo. a revolutionary, nationalist, poet, educationist and philosopher.  Birth:  August 15, 1872. At the age of seven he was taken to England for education. Contributions: He became a state service officer on his return […]

In Context Recently, Bengaluru woman goes to Delhi HC to stop friend’s euthanasia trip to Europe. About  According to a petition filed before the court, the man has been suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome since 2014 and is allegedly planning to travel to Switzerland for a physician-assisted suicide or euthanasia — an option not available […]

In Context In recent days, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh are experiencing the worst monsoon season of the century. More about the news Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand have never experienced such poor monsoon rainfall in the last 122 years.  Jharkhand: Between June and August, the rainfall recorded over Jharkhand was 371.9mm against a normal of 627.6mm, […]

In News Recently, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is preparing to undertake a nationwide survey to enumerate all people engaged in hazardous cleaning of sewers and septic tanks, an activity that has led to at least 351 deaths since 2017. Manual Scavenging & Sanitation workers  Manual scavenging: It is one of the most […]

In Context The recently passed Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act 2022 has come into force It repeals the existing Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920. Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act About: The Act replaces the similar colonial-era Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920. The new law allows investigators to collect certain identifiable information of convicts and other persons for […]