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In a bid to help you save time in your preparation for govt entrance exams such as UPSC, SSC; here are some major news events from the past week
Read some of the week’s most pertinent headlines if you’re preparing to take any forthcoming competitive exams.(Representational/ PTI Photo)
Being informed about current affairs is very important to score well in competitive examinations. In a bid to help you save time in your preparation, we’ve featured major updates from various fields of interest right from the basics of storm warning cages to India’s successful test of a K-4 nuclear-capable missile and reaching a significant political anniversary of India’s Constitution. These brief significant points will help prepare in advance and stay abreast with any new information that one needs to address when dealing with general knowledge sections. Let’s dive in.
1) Storm Warning Cages: Purpose and Mechanism
The storm warning cage is a safety measure employed in coastal areas to notify ships and port authorities of violent weather conditions, including cyclones. When positioned, it informs of an interruption in receiving data from the Meteorological Centre that warns of severe weather conditions. Visual signals are conveyed with cones and cylinders during the day, and red and white lamps at night. It may include a description of the storm’s intensity and the degree of disruption that may be expected.
2) Nuclear-Capable K-4 Ballistic Missile Test-Fired From Indian Submarine
India has recently emerged as successful in testing K-4 ballistic missiles from a submarine. The missile named K-4 is capable of travelling up to 3,500 km. It was test-fired from the nuclear-powered submarine INS Arihant which has been developed domestically. This test confirms a major victory for India’s defence program, contributing to its second-strike capability in case of a nuclear war.
3) Australian Parliament Approves Social Media Ban for Under-16s
The Australian Parliament has recently enacted legislation that prohibits kids under 16 years of age from using social media. This landmark ruling is meant to safeguard the under-aged minds on social media platforms and encourage better use. Social media firms are now required to have policies in place that would ensure minors cannot access such sites. This comes after a rise in deteriorating mental health and overall safety.
4) Priyanka Gandhi’s Symbolic Gesture in Parliament
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra became an MP in Lok Sabha on Thursday as the Parliament session continued on the fourth day of the Winter Session. Priyanka made an appearance in Parliament alongside Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, holding a copy of the constitution and wearing a traditional Kerala Kasavu saree.
5) Celebrating 75 Years of India’s Constitution: The Guardian of Secularism
As India commemorated 75 years of the adoption of the Constitution on November 26, a more active debate regarding its function in terms of secularism persists. The Constitution guarantees each person equal rights regardless of religion. Indian Secularism as enshrined in the Constitution of India does not mean that religion has no place in the affairs of the state but rather it means that every religious group enjoys the same and equal status and the state has no preferred religion. Articles 25 to 28 give the right to freedom of religion and have made secularism an inviolable feature.
