13.11.2024 Daily [Jharkhand] JPSC Current Affairs

JMM patriarch Shibu Soren, making his first appearance in the electoral campaign, released the party’s manifesto “Adhikar Patra” with the slogan “Ek Hi Naara, Hemant Dobara”. The manifesto, separate from the one released jointly with Congress and RJD, outlines JMM’s stance on key issues like employment, social security, and women’s rights. It promises to increase reservation for OBCs in government jobs to 27%, while maintaining 28% for STs and 12% for SCs, and also proposes 33% reservation for women in government positions. The manifesto includes plans to reduce LPG cylinder prices to Rs 450, increase the Maiya Samman Yojna payout to Rs 2,500 per month, and raise pensions for widows, elderly, and disabled individuals to the same amount. JMM also emphasizes employment, outlining a plan to appoint two lakh youths across various departments, and promises to cancel the previous government’s land bank scheme, issue land titles to the landless, and provide caste and residential certificates within six months of taking office.

Hemant Soren, the outgoing Chief Minister of Jharkhand, announced the disbursement of the fourth installment of the Maiyaan Samman Yojana, a monthly financial assistance program for women aged 18 to 50. He highlighted the scheme’s impact on women’s lives, particularly their ability to avoid high-interest loans from moneylenders. Soren expressed disapproval of the Election Commission’s directive restricting self-help groups from participating in poll awareness activities, emphasizing the women’s desire to actively engage in the electoral process. He concluded by expressing confidence in the women’s support for his party, the JMM, and their determination to ensure his victory in the upcoming elections.

North Korea has officially ratified a mutual defense treaty with Russia, solidifying a pact signed in June that commits both countries to provide military assistance in the event of an attack. This move comes amidst widespread international criticism over the deepening military cooperation between the two nations, particularly in light of reports that North Korea has deployed tens of thousands of troops to support Russia’s war in Ukraine. The treaty, which takes effect upon the exchange of ratification instruments, stipulates immediate military and other assistance using all available means if either side is at war. While the Kremlin denies any communication between Putin and Trump regarding Ukraine, the treaty has been met with alarm by Seoul, Washington, and Kyiv, who claim that North Korean troops have already engaged in combat in Ukraine, resulting in casualties.

Countries gathered in Baku for the annual climate conference, COP29, have finally agreed on a framework for a global carbon market, a crucial step towards implementing the Paris Agreement’s Article 6. This market will allow countries to trade carbon credits, representing certified reductions in emissions, with the goal of incentivizing climate action and directing resources to developing nations. While the agreement addresses concerns about the authenticity and transparency of carbon credits, key issues remain regarding accounting for emissions reductions across borders and the eligibility of various projects for credit generation. The successful implementation of this market is expected to reduce the cost of national climate plans by $250 billion annually, but its effectiveness hinges on the finalization of methodologies and the establishment of a new global climate finance goal, which is also a major focus of COP29.

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna, in his first address to the legal community after assuming office, has urged lawyers to refrain from making unlisted, out-of-turn oral mentions of their cases in court. He advised lawyers to follow the established practice of requesting urgent listings beforehand through email or written communication to the Supreme Court Registrar, ensuring cases are promptly listed before the appropriate bench. This move aims to streamline court proceedings and address the long-standing issue of oral mentionings, which have historically consumed a significant portion of court time. While previous CJIs have attempted to curb this practice, CJI Khanna’s emphasis on adhering to established procedures underscores his commitment to promoting efficiency and fairness within the judicial system.