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News In Short-21-05-2025

Context

  • The Shirui Lily festival returns to Manipur after a two-year pause because of the long-drawn conflict in the state.

    • About the Festival

  • Organised by Manipur Department of Tourism, first held in 2017.
  • Named after the Shirui Lily (state flower of Manipur),  the festival coincides with the flower’s blooming season (April to June).
  • Held annually in Ukhrul district, home to the Tangkhul Naga community.
  • This will promote eco-tourism, cultural heritage, and awareness about the endangered Shirui Lily.

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    MR Srinivasan: A Key Architect of India’s Nuclear Programme

    Context

  • Recently, Dr. M.R. Srinivasan, renowned nuclear scientist and former Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) chairman passed away.

    • Recent Advancements

  • Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR): India has entered Stage II of its nuclear programme with the core-loading of the PFBR at Kalpakkam.
  • Expansion Plans: 10 new reactors are approved and exploring private sector participation to accelerate growth, including Bharat Small Modular Reactors (BSMRs).
  • International Collaborations: India has signed agreements with Russia, France, and the U.S. for nuclear technology exchange.

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    The New Oil Conflict

    Context

  • A new oil war is unfolding through production and pricing strategies rather than armed conflict, with far-reaching global economic implications.

    • Background

  • Recently OPEC+ decided to increase crude oil output by 411,000 barrels per day (bpd) from June 2025.
  • This marks the third consecutive month of production increase, reversing part of the 2.2 million bpd voluntary cuts taken in 2023.
  • This move caused Brent crude prices to drop sharply, indicating a highly sensitive oil market.

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    GeM Celebrates 8th Incorporation Day

    Context

  • Government e Marketplace (GeM), India’s national public procurement portal, marked its 8th Incorporation Day.

    • Government e-Marketplace

  • GeM is a one stop portal to facilitate online procurement of common use Goods & Services required by various Government Departments / Organizations / PSUs. 
  • It was launched in 2016, and is operated by the GeM SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle), a 100% government-owned company under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
  • Aim: To enhance transparency, efficiency and speed in public procurement. 
  • The purchases through GeM by Government users have been authorized and made mandatory by the Ministry of Finance in 2017.

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    Disinformation Concerns in India

    Context

  • During the recent India-Pakistan crisis, misinformation was spread in social media platforms.

    • India’s Disinformation Challenge: 

  • Growing Internet Penetration: India is on track to surpass 900 million internet users, making it highly vulnerable to disinformation without appropriate regulations.
  • Diverse Landscape, High Risk: India’s political, social, and linguistic diversity creates fertile ground for manipulated narratives, voter influence, and social unrest.
  • Beyond Politics: Disinformation contributes to consumer boycotts, economic conflicts, international tensions.
  • Decline of Legacy Media Trust: Public trust in traditional news sources is eroding.

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    WHO Adopts Pandemic Agreement

    In News

  • WHO Member States approved a historic resolution calling for adoption of the WHO Pandemic Agreement, aimed at making the world safer from future pandemics. 

    • Key Provisions

  • Establishment of a Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) system, to be negotiated and presented at next year’s World Health Assembly.
  • Creation of a Coordinating Financial Mechanism and a Global Supply Chain and Logistics Network (GSCL) to ensure equitable and timely access to pandemic-related health products.
  • Pharmaceutical companies in the PABS system must provide 20% of their real-time production of vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics to WHO for equitable distribution, prioritizing developing countries.

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    SC Mandates 3-Year Practice to Appear in Judicial Services Examinations

    Context

  • The Supreme Court restored the condition that a minimum of three years practice as an advocate is required for candidates applying to entry-level judicial service examinations.

    • Background

  • The issue dates back to the 14th Law Commission Report, 1958, which proposed 3–5 years of experience as a requirement for lower subordinate judges in every State.
  • For higher judiciary, an All India Judicial Services (AIJS), a centralised recruitment system for judges, was proposed. The AIJS required no practical experience.
  • The Supreme Court’s 1992 ruling in All India Judges’ Association vs Union of India supported allowing fresh graduates in the AIJS.

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    संक्षिप्त समाचार 21-05-2025

    संदर्भ 

  • शिरुई लिली महोत्सव राज्य में लंबे समय तक चले संघर्ष के कारण दो वर्ष के अंतराल के बाद मणिपुर में वापस आ रहा है।

    • महोत्सव के बारे में

  • यह मणिपुर पर्यटन विभाग द्वारा आयोजित किया जाता है और प्रथम बार 2017 में आयोजित किया गया था।
  • इसका नाम शिरुई लिली (मणिपुर का राज्य फूल) के नाम पर रखा गया है, और यह फूल के खिलने के मौसम (अप्रैल से जून) के साथ समंजस्यशील है।
  • यह महोत्सव प्रतिवर्ष उखरुल जिले में आयोजित किया जाता है, जो तांगखुल नागा समुदाय का गृह क्षेत्र है।

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    श्रीनिवासन: भारत के परमाणु कार्यक्रम के प्रमुख वास्तुकार

    संदर्भ 

  • हाल ही में, प्रसिद्ध परमाणु वैज्ञानिक और पूर्व परमाणु ऊर्जा आयोग (AEC) के अध्यक्ष डॉ. एम.आर. श्रीनिवासन का निधन हो गया।

    • भारत का परमाणु कार्यक्रम

  • भारत का परमाणु कार्यक्रम स्व-निर्भरता, तकनीकी प्रगति, और वैश्विक सहयोग का संतुलन रखते हुए स्वच्छ ऊर्जा और रणनीतिक सुरक्षा पर केंद्रित है।
  • परमाणु ऊर्जा आयोग (AEC) की स्थापना 1948 में डॉ. होमी भाभा के नेतृत्व में हुई। यह तीन-चरणीय योजना के अनुसार संरचित है: चरण I: प्राकृतिक यूरैनियम का उपयोग करके दबावयुक्त भारी जल रिएक्टर (PHWRs) विकसित करना।

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