1st October, 2023 Current Affairs

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NATIONAL
22nd Law Commission recommends government to retain existing age of consent under POCSO Act

22nd Law Commission has recommended the government to retain the existing age of consent under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. In its report, the Commission noted that reducing it might have damaging effects on fighting child marriage and child trafficking. The current age of consent in India is 18 years. It also said that certain amendments need to be brought in the POCSO Act to remedy the situation in cases where there is tacit approval in fact though not consent in law on part of the child aged between 16 to 18 years.
It opined that such cases do not merit to be dealt with the same severity as the cases that were ideally imagined to fall under the POCSO Act. The Commission submitted the Report titled “Age of Consent under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012” to the Law Ministry on 27th of this month.

INTERNATIONAL
Polling for run-off between top two Presidential candidates underway in Maldives

Polling is underway in Maldives in the run-off between the top two contenders. The first round of the Presidential elections was held on the 9th of September with no candidate securing the required 50 percent vote.
Incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, representing the ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), had polled over 39 percent votes while opposition candidate Dr. Mohamed Muizzu had secured 46 percent votes. The Elections Commission of Maldives has said that a total of 12,083 observers, monitors, and representatives will be active in the second round of the election, which is an increase of 3,012 over the first round.
The Maldivian capital Male' witnessed spirited marches by both candidates. Mr. Solih passionately urged voters to choose stability and grant him a second term in office. Meanwhile, Dr. Muizzu pledged to uphold his commitments and govern faithfully if elected.
Maldives figures prominently in India’s Neighbourhood First policy as well as the SAGAR vision. India has also lent support to the Maldives for capacity building and training of personnel, boosting defence capabilities to ensure a secure Indian Ocean Region and improve connectivity through major infrastructure projects. In addition, India has been instrumental with 47 High Impact Community Development Projects in the Maldives bringing about a positive change in the archipelago nation.

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ECONOMY
ADB’s Capital Reforms to Unlock $100 Billion for Asia and Pacific

In a significant move, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has recently endorsed capital management reforms, unleashing a substantial $100 billion fund over the next ten years. These reforms, integrated into ADB’s updated Capital Adequacy Framework (CAF), mark a vital step in addressing the multifaceted crises and climate challenges faced by Asia and the Pacific region.
ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa emphasized the significance of these reforms, stating that they substantially enhance ADB’s ability to support critical development initiatives across Asia and the Pacific. One of the primary focuses lies in providing concessional resources to the region’s vulnerable members, ensuring comprehensive assistance to those in need

SPORTS
Rohan Bopanna and Rutuja Bhosale bag Gold medal in Mixed Doubles Tennis

In Asian Games 2023, Rohan Bopanna and Rutuja Bhosale made the country proud by winning gold in the Tennis, Mixed Doubles Final against En-shuo Liang and Tsung-hao Huang of Chinese Taipei at Hangzhou in China today. With this gold India has secured 35 medals- nine gold, 13 silver and 13 bronze. The country currently stands at the 5th position on the scoreboard.
Earlier, India’s ace shooters, Sarabjot Singh and Divya Thadigol helped increase the country’s medal tally by securing the silver medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team final.

Sarabjot Singh and Divya TS for winning Silver medal in Asian Games 2022

Sarabjot Singh and Divya TS for winning the Silver medal in the 10 metre Air Pistol Mixed team event at the Asian Games 2022 in Hangzhou.
Kiran Baliyan for winning Bronze Medal in the Shot Put event at Asian Games in Hangzhou.

PERSONS
Dr Dinesh Dasa takes oath of Office and Secrecy as Member, UPSC

Dr. Dinesh Dasa, an eminent scholar with a rich background in forestry and public service, recently took the oath of office and secrecy as a Member of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
The ceremony, administered by UPSC Chairman Dr. Manoj Soni, marks a significant milestone in Dr. Dasa’s distinguished career. This article delves into Dr. Dasa’s impressive qualifications, his impactful tenure as Chairman of the Gujarat Public Service Commission, and his contributions to the realm of public service examinations.

Published date : 02 Oct 2023 04:20PM