KAILASH MANSAROVAR YATRA
News – India, China move to restart Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
- Located in – Tibet Autonomous Region of China
- It is source of – Brahmaputra, Indus, Sutlej
- Height of Mount Kailash – (6,638 meters)
- It is – the spiritual center of the Earth
- Cultural Importance –
- Revered by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Bon followers
- Lake Mansarovar-
- It is a freshwater lake near Mount Kailash
- Kailash Mansarovar Yatra-
- Organized annually by the Ministry of External Affairs
- Routes include – Lipulekh Pass and Nathu La Pass
CHIEF JUSTICE OF INDIA
News – CJI Khanna recommends Justice Gavai as successor
- Appointment – by the President of India
- Office under – Article 124
- By convention – the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court is appointed as the CJI.
- Qualifications-
- a citizen of India.
- a judge in a High Court for at least 5 years or as an advocate in a High Court for at least 10 years.
- distinguished jurist
- Tenure: No fixed tenure
- Retirement at – 65 years
- Removal-
- by the President
- By an impeachment process in Parliament, passed with 2/3rd majority
- Powers and Functions:
- Acts as the head of the judiciary and the Supreme Court.
- Allocates cases to benches
- key role in the appointment and transfer of judges
NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
News – NCW forms panel to probe violence in Murshidabad
- Nature – Statutory Body
- Under – National Commission for Women Act 1990
- Structure –
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- 1 Chairperson + 5 Members + 1 Member-Secretary
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- All are Nominated by the Central Government.
- Term – 3 years
- Removal – By Central Govt
- Reports to Central Govt – Annually
- Role of NCW –
- Investigate and examine all matters relating to women
- Make recommendations for implementation of those safeguards
- Suo-Motu take up cases of violation of the provisions
GABRIEL GARCÍA MÁRQUEZ
News – Acclaimed Columbian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez died on April 17, 2014
- Lifeline – (1927–2014)
- He was a – renowned Colombian writer
- Literary Style – Known for popularizing magic realism
- It is blending magical elements with realistic settings.
- Famous Works-
- One Hundred Years of Solitude
- Love in the Time of Cholera
- Chronicle of a Death Foretold
- Awards – Won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1982
- He is considered one of the greatest writers of the 20th century.
VIETNAM
News – In Vietnam, Xi bats for ‘free trade
- Location – a country in Southeast Asia
- Bordering Countries – Shares borders with China, Laos, and Cambodia.
- Capital: Hanoi
- Largest City: Ho Chi Minh City
- Currency: Vietnamese đồng (VND)
- Government: Unitary Marxist–Leninist one-party
- Tallest Peak – Mount Fansipan, known as the “Roof of Indochina”
- Largest River – Mekong River
- Famous cuisines – pho and banh mi.
- History – of resisting foreign domination, including the Vietnam War (1955–1975).
WTO
News – WTO forecasts global merchandise trade to fall 0.2% amid tariff tensions
- WTO – “World Trade Organization”
- Estb in – January 1, 1995
- Under – Marrakesh Agreement
- It succeeded – General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
- Objectives-
- Promote free and fair trade among nations
- Resolve trade disputes
- Membership – 164 member countries
- India is a founding member of the WTO.
- Major Issues – Agriculture subsidies, Intellectual property rights, and E-commerce
MCQs
1. “Kailash Mansarovar” is located at?
A. India
B. Tibet
C. Nepal
D. Paistan
2. Chief Justice of India is appointed by?
A. President
B. Prime Minister
C. Retiring Chief Justice
D. Elected by People of India
3. “Gabriel Garcia Marquez” the renowned author belonged to which country?
A. Colombia
B. USA
C. Italy
D. Japan
4. Chairman of NCW is appointed by?
A. President
B. Governor
C. Central Govt
D. State Govt
5. Capital of Vietnam is?
A. Beijing
B. Dhaka
C. Hanoi
D. Bangkok