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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (12 APRIL 2024)

by | Apr 12, 2024

LAW AND GOVERNANCE

Arvind Kejriwal Challenges Arrest in Supreme Court

Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi’s Chief Minister, has petitioned the Supreme Court against his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate. Kejriwal argues that his arrest, amid the 2024 election cycle, sets a dangerous precedent for targeting opposition leaders. He claims his arrest is based on contradictory statements from co-accused turned approvers, known to the ED for months. Kejriwal asserts that the ED’s actions are politically motivated and violate his rights, impacting India’s electoral democracy. He urges the court to release him to participate in the elections.

Bombay HC Upholds Maintenance for Unemployed Husband

The Bombay High Court has upheld a lower court’s decision directing a woman to pay Rs 10,000 per month as maintenance to her unemployed husband. Despite her resignation from a bank, the court found her capable of paying maintenance, noting her undisclosed income. The court emphasized the importance of disclosing financial status in such cases and highlighted the need for documentary evidence to support claims.

Arun Gawli Eligible for 2006 Remission Policy

The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court ruled that Arun Gawli, convicted under MCOCA, is entitled to benefits under the 2006 remission policy. The court stated that convicts under MCOCA cannot be excluded from the policy’s benefits if they meet the eligibility criteria. Gawli, who has spent 14 years in prison and is medically certified as weak, applied for remission, which was initially rejected. The court directed the state to decide on his remission within four weeks

GOVERNMENT SCHEMES

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) – Short Term Training

(Ministry Of Skill Development And Entrepreneurship)

  • Objective:
    • Provide skill training to Indian nationals, especially school/college dropouts and unemployed individuals.
    • Align training with the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF).
  • Components:
    • Training in soft skills, entrepreneurship, financial, and digital literacy.
    • Provision for both fresh skilling and reskilling.
  • Duration:
    • Varies based on the job role and skill requirements.
  • Benefits:
    • Placement assistance provided to successful candidates.
    • Fee-based courses for higher-level skills.
    • Support for weaker and marginalized sections of society.
  • Additional Training:
    • English, Employability & Entrepreneurship (EEE) modules.
    • Add-on Bridge courses and language courses for international standards.
  • Counseling:
    • Online information and counseling platform.
    • Helpline and district-level skill information centers.
  • Support:
    • Accidental insurance.
    • One-time incentive to certified candidates.
    • Boarding, lodging, and conveyance cost support.
    • Post-placement stipend and support for Persons with Disabilities (PwD).
  • Induction Kit:
    • Includes participant handbook and other essentials for training.
  • Fee Structure:
    • Promotes fee-based courses in higher-level skills.
  • Attendance Requirement:
    • Candidates must maintain 70% attendance to be eligible for assessments.

Market Research Information Network (MRIN)

(Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare)

  • Objective:
    • Establish a nationwide market information network for farmers.
    • Facilitate better price realization and market access.
  • Implementation:
    • Led by the Directorate of Marketing & Inspection with technical support from NIC.
    • Involves State Agricultural Marketing Boards/Directorates and APMCs.
  • Scope:
    • Collect and disseminate market-related information.
    • Sensitize farmers to respond to new challenges in agricultural marketing using IT.
  • Efficiency Improvement:
    • Regular training and extension services in local languages.
    • Assistance for marketing research and dissemination of market information.
  • Coverage:
    • Over 3200 markets covered under the scheme.
    • More than 2700 markets reporting data at the Agmarknet portal.
  • Private Sector Involvement:
    • Efforts to involve private sectors for data collection and database maintenance.
  • Technology Enhancement:
    • Supply of computers, installation, and maintenance.
    • Strengthening AGMARKNET team with outsourcing professionals.
  • Data Reporting:
    • Motivating officials for regular market data reporting.
    • Ensuring safe custody and proper use of data uploading instruments.
  • User-Friendly Portal:
    • GIS-based Atlas for content enrichment.
    • Regular updates for a more user-friendly experience.
  • Alliances and Dissemination:
    • Strategic alliances with corporate, telecom players, and private users.
    • Dissemination of information to farmers through SMS/voice mail/apps.

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Written By Nancy Sharma

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