Current Affairs: Partha Chatterjee Case Quiz

8 Killed in Maharashtra Ordnance Factory Blast

• A massive explosion occurred at an ordnance factory in Bhandara district, Maharashtra.
• Eight people died and five were injured.
• The blast happened at 10:40 a.m. in a building containing low-temperature plastic explosives.
• These explosives are used in ammunition.
• The building caught fire and collapsed, trapping 13 workers.
• NDRF personnel manually removed trapped workers, avoiding flash cutters that could ignite explosive materials.
• Four of the deceased have been identified: Chandrashekhar Goswami, Manoj Meshram, Ajay Nagdeve, and Ankit Barai.
• Five injured were admitted to hospitals.
• A Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed to determine the cause of the blast.
• The factory also established an inquiry team.
• Immediate rescue and relief efforts were initiated by the factory's team, fire brigade, and medical teams.

India, Indonesia Set to Discuss Myanmar Conflict

• Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto visited India.
• Discussions focused on the Myanmar conflict.
• Both nations aim to facilitate dialogue between the Myanmar military junta and ethnic armed organisations.
• The conflict has escalated in Chin state, Rakhine, and the Sagaing region.
• The recent capture of Maungdaw by the Arakan Army is significant.
• Regional issues, including the South China Sea tension, were also part of the discussions.
• India has hosted meetings with ethnic armed organisations and members of the exiled National Unity Government.
• Indonesia has also hosted similar groups.

Tribal Woman Killed in Tiger Attack

• A tribal woman, Radha (47), was killed in a tiger attack in Wayanad district, Kerala.
• She was attacked while plucking coffee cherries.
• Her body was discovered by Thunderbolt commandos searching for Maoists.
• A curfew was imposed in the affected hamlets.
• The opposition Congress-led UDF called for a hartal (strike).
• The local residents demanded immediate action.
• The Minister assured them that the tiger would be captured.
• Compensation of ₹11 lakh was announced for the family.
• A team of officials, including sharpshooters, was deployed to capture the tiger .

U.P. Temple Gets FCRA Nod Without Request

• The Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, received FCRA registration.
• The priests stated they had not applied for registration.
• The temple committee is engaged in a legal dispute with the BJP-led government over control and funds.
• The temple is managed by a hereditary community of Sevayat Goswami priests.

Bihar Chief Minister Honours Olympians and Paralympic Stars

• Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar honoured athletes and para-athletes.
• Honoured athletes included Deepa Malik, Vijender Singh, P.R. Sreejesh, Sharad Kumar, Shiva Keshavan, and Harendra Singh.
• Jai Prakash Singh won the "Unsung Champion" award.
• Md. Reyan won the "Young Achiever" award.
• Both received a cash prize of ₹50,000 each.

M.P. To Be Alcohol-Free Soon as CM Bans Liquor in 17 Religious Places

• The Madhya Pradesh government banned liquor in 17 religious locations.
• The decision is part of plans to impose a statewide liquor ban.
• Seventeen districts, towns, and villages with religious significance will have liquor stores permanently closed from April 1.

Row Over J&K Govt. Order Asking Students to Attend ABVP Rally

• A government order directing students and teachers to attend an ABVP rally in Poonch faced criticism.
• The order asked schools to send 40-50 students with two teachers to the rally.
• Opposition parties and student groups criticised the order, labelling it an ideological event.

SC Refuses Plea for Immediate Stay of Actor Darshan's Bail

• The Supreme Court refused to stay the Karnataka High Court's bail order for Kannada actor Darshan.
• The actor was in the Renukaswamy murder case. The court agreed to examine the State's challenge.

Lokayukta Police Submit MUDA Case Report to ADGP

• The Mysuru Lokayukta police submitted a report on the MUDA site allocation scam to the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP).
• The case involves the allotment of 14 alternative sites to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife.
• This report is expected to be submitted to the Karnataka High Court for review on Monday.

W.B. 'Expired Saline' Case: BJP Takes Kin of Survivor to Raj Bhavan

• BJP leaders protested against the use of allegedly expired saline in West Bengal hospitals.
• Protesters demanded an investigation and compensation for the suspended doctors.
• The protests were led by the Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal.

Leaves of Doctors Cancelled in Rajouri

• Leaves of doctors and paramedics were cancelled in view of the deaths in Rajouri due to mysterious illness.
• The number of people in quarantine has risen. Initial investigations suggest a toxin may be the cause.

ISRO Gearing Up for 100th Launch from Sriharikota

• ISRO's 100th launch will be of the GSLV-F15 NVS-02 mission, a significant milestone.

Video Call with 'Musician' Lands Bengal Teacher in Kerala Jail

• A teacher in West Bengal, Sulapa Mishra, was arrested in an online fraud case.
• A Kochi-based company reported a ₹1.05 crore fraud.
• The fraud involved seemingly legitimate communication with an alleged celebrity musician.