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What is the primary reason for providing lateral entry into civil services?
What is the primary reason for providing lateral entry into civil services?
Who currently chairs the Public Accounts Committee (PAC)?
Who currently chairs the Public Accounts Committee (PAC)?
What is the maximum tenure for lateral entrants contracted to the government?
What is the maximum tenure for lateral entrants contracted to the government?
What was the main purpose of creating five new districts in Ladakh?
What was the main purpose of creating five new districts in Ladakh?
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What significant legislation was passed in West Bengal on September 3, 2024?
What significant legislation was passed in West Bengal on September 3, 2024?
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What feature characterizes the new flag unveiled by President Draupadi Murmu?
What feature characterizes the new flag unveiled by President Draupadi Murmu?
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What is the newly established minimum marriageable age for women in Himachal Pradesh?
What is the newly established minimum marriageable age for women in Himachal Pradesh?
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What are the new districts created in Ladakh?
What are the new districts created in Ladakh?
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What penalty does the Aparajita Bill propose for convicts of rape if the victim dies?
What penalty does the Aparajita Bill propose for convicts of rape if the victim dies?
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What caused the UPSC to cancel its advertisement for lateral entry into civil services?
What caused the UPSC to cancel its advertisement for lateral entry into civil services?
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Study Notes
Current Affairs: 1st September to 30th September 2024
- UPSC cancelled advertisement for 45 lateral entry positions in various fields after criticism.
- Aim of creating new districts is to bring benefits and services to remote areas.
- Five new districts (Zanskar, Dras, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang) created in Ladakh.
- President Draupadi Murmu unveiled new flag and emblem on Supreme Court's 75th anniversary.
- The flag features the Ashoka Chakra and the Supreme Court building.
- Prime Minister released a commemorative postage stamp.
- West Bengal Assembly passed the Aparajita Woman and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendments) Bill 2024, aiming for a safe environment for women and children.
- The Bill introduces death penalty for rape causing victim's death or vegetative state.
- Himachal Pradesh Assembly passed a bill raising the minimum marriageable age for women to 21.
- Establishment of new Parliamentary Committees for 2024-25.
- Public Accounts Committee (PAC) oversees government expenditure.
- K. C. Venugopal (senior Congress leader) is PAC chairman.
- Five new districts in Ladakh, bringing the total to 7 in the Union Territory.
- Ladakh is the largest and least populated Union Territory.
Political and Constitutional
- Lateral entry refers to appointments of persons from outside government to mid-level/senior posts.
- Lateral entrants are usually appointed on contract, extendable for up to 5 years.
- This recruitment aims to bring in subject-specific expertise and fresh perspectives.
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Test your knowledge of significant events that occurred in September 2024. From government legislation to new district formations, this quiz covers it all. Stay updated on the latest happenings that affect society and policy.
