TNPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS(ENGLISH) – 05.02.2024

Researchers have come up with detailed estimates of ammonia emissions from rice wheat and maize crops based on machine learning
The assessment indicates that effective management of fertiliser in the
growing of these crops could lower atmospheric ammonia emissions from
farming by up to 38%.
Atmospheric ammonia is a key environmental pollutant that affects
ecosystems across the planet as well as human health. Around 50 one to 60%
of anthropogenic ammonia emissions can be traced back to crop cultivation.
The optimised strategy involves placing enhanced efficiency fertilisers deeper
into the soil using conventional tillage practises during the growing season.
Ammonia (NH3) is a highly reactive and soluble alkaline gas. It originates from both natural and anthropogenic sources, with the main source being agriculture, e.g. manures, slurries and fertiliser application. Excess nitrogen can cause eutrophication and acidification effects on semi-natural ecosystems

2. On Uttarakhand’s uniform Civil Code

The Uttarakhand Assembly is likely to pass the state’s uniform civil code bill
during its four day long session this week. The report by a panel has been passed by the state Cabinet.
The code seeks to create a uniform set of laws to replace the distinct personal
laws of every religion pertaining to subjects such as marriage, divorce, adoption and inheritance.
The draft UCC is set to focus on Gender equality by specially pertaining to matters in inheritance. It will also revoke practises governing marriage and divorce such as polygamy and triple talaq. The code is also likely to extend an equal property share to Muslim women against the existing 25% share accorded under Muslim personal law.
The committee has also prescribed the mandatory registration of live-in relationships.
Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat have also appointed committees to initiate the formulation of a uniform civil code.
The only state in India that has a UCC is Goa, which retained its common family law known as the Goa Civil Code after it was liberated from Portuguese rule in 1961.

3. India must incentivise fishermen to give up bottom trawling

Indian fishermen often cross into Sri Lankan voters in search of catch and affect the livelihood of Sri Lanka tamil Fishers. This had led to the continuing arrests of fishermen from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry by the Sri Lankan Navy in the Park Bay despite diplomatic interventions at the highest level.
Tamil Nadu fishermen are accused of resorting to destructive bottom trawling a practise banned by Sri Lanka since July 2017.
India promised to end bottom trawling in the Palk Bay and incentivise fishermen to take to deep sea fishing under the Blue Revolution scheme. Over bottom trawling is still active.
Under the Tamil Nadu Marine Fishing Regulation Act 1983 mechanised fishing boats are permitted to fish only beyond three nautical miles from the coast.
Bottom trawling, an ecologically destructive practice, involves trawlers dragging weighted nets along the sea-floor, causing great depletion of aquatic resources. Bottom trawling captures juvenile fish, thus exhausting the ocean’s resources and affecting marine conservation efforts.

4. Moscow Indian Embassy Staffer held in U.P

A first information report (FIR) was registered against the accused at the Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) police station, Lucknow
Under Sections 121 (A) of the Indian Penal Code
Sections 3,5, and 9 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923
Two mobile phones, one Aadhaar card, a PAN card, an identity card, and ₹600 were recovered from the accused, the ATS said
Moscow is an important mission from the defence point of view as a significant part of Indian military hardware is sourced from Russia
Bilateral relations with Russia have also increased since that country’s conflict with Ukraine
The case involving Siwal comes after nearly 14 years of the Madhuri Gupta case, which too involved a Pakistani angle

5. INDIA will have modern justice system

Crimes and criminals do not respect geographical borders
Hence, different law enforcement agencies also should not consider any border as a hindrance
Instead, they should consider geographical borders as meeting points for solving crimes The three recently enacted criminal justice laws, when implemented, one can get justice up to the High Court level within three years of registering a first information report (FIR)
Referring to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Act
After the complete implementation of these three new laws, India will have the world’s most modern criminal justice systems
Justice essentially should have three A’s, by being accessible, affordable, and accountable

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The Government of India has introduced its Bharat Brand Rice in Retail Market under Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution with a Motive to address Market Volatility and Ensure Affordability for Consumers. Price Rs. 29 Per Kg.
Three Indian Scientists to be honored with United Kingdom’s Prestigious Prize (Blavatnik Award) to Rahul R Nair, Mehul Malik, Tanmay Bharat. It is given to individuals who gives exceptional contributions to Scientific Research and Make Scientific Breakthroughs.