UPSC QUIZ 29.04.2024

Explanation

• Assam's predominantly tribal Diphu Lok Sabha constituency, candidates from all political parties have pledged to implement Article 244(A) of the Constitution, aiming to establish an autonomous 'state within a state.
• 'The demand for autonomy in the region dates back to the 1950s movement for a separate hill state.
• Despite the creation of Meghalaya in 1972, leaders of the Karbi Anglong region opted to remain with Assam, hoping for autonomy through Article 244(A).

Explanation

• Russia has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on the Outer Space Treaty.
• This proposal was supported by America and Japan. Only Russia voted against it in the UN Security Council, while China remained absent.
• All the other 13 members voted in its support. The United States has criticized Russia for vetoing a UN Security Council resolution on the Outer Space Treaty.

Outer space treaty

• The Outer Space Treaty, formally the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, Including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies, is a multilateral treaty that forms the basis of international space law.
• The treaty was negotiated and drafted under the auspices of the United Nations, it was opened for signature by the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union on 27 January 1967, and entered into force on 10 October 1967.

Explanation

• Inflammatory bowel disease, primarily including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, is on the rise globally.

Inflammatory bowel disease

• IBD is an umbrella term for chronic inflammatory conditions affecting the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

Two main types of IBD

• Crohn's disease: It can affect any part of the digestive system from the mouth to the anus. Swelling may be patchy, meaning that areas of healthy tissue may be adjacent to areas of inflammation. It often affects the layers of the intestinal wall.
• Ulcerative colitis: Limited to the inner lining (mucosa) of the large intestine (colon) and rectum. The inflammation is persistent, affecting the entire colon in severe cases.

Explanation

• FEMA regulations for direct listing on international exchanges have been released by RBI.
• Reserve Bank has notified amendments to the FEMA regulations for listing an Indian company on international stock exchanges.
• These new regulations will help companies to utilise foreign exchange more effectively.
• The first set of regulations is related to the mode of payment and reporting of non-debt instruments.
• The second set of regulations is related to foreign currency accounts by a person resident in India.
• In January, the government has permitted the direct listing of securities by Indian companies on international exchanges of GIFT IFSC.
• The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has issued Companies (Listing of Equity Shares in Permissible Jurisdictions) Rules, 2024.

Explanation

• The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved for a period of one year, from May 3, 2024.
• He was appointed as the Deputy Governor of RBI in May 2021 for a term of three years.
• Before being promoted to the post of Deputy Governor, he was the Executive Director of the Reserve Bank.
• In 1990, he joined RBI and has worked in various positions in the central bank.