📍 Explanation:

✍️Kokborok Day (Tripuri language Day) is a festival celebrated in the Indian state of Tripura to celebrate the development of the Kokborok language. It is observed on 19 January every year

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📍 Explanation:

✍️The National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICP) plans to develop 11 industrial corridors across four phases, with 30 projects to be completed by 2024–2025. These corridors are part of India's infrastructure program to create “Smart Cities” and integrate next-generation technologies. Some of the corridors include:

◾️Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC)

◾️Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor (AKIC)

◾️Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC)

◾️Vizag-Chennai Industrial Corridor (VCIC)

◾️Bengaluru-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (BMIC)

◾️Odisha Economic Corridor (OEC)

◾️Hyderabad Nagpur Industrial Corridor (HNIC)

🟨The Hyderabad-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (HBIC) will extend the HNIC and connect central India with the south.

🟨The HBIC will impact the states of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka.

🟨Andhra Pradesh is the only state with three industrial corridors.

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🔆Rural wage disparities

Recent data from the Reserve Bank of India highlights stark differences in rural wages across different states in India, showcasing significant disparities in earnings for farm and non-agricultural workers.

▪️Major Highlights of the Rural Wages Data by RBI?

✅Rural Economic Disruptions:
🔸During the fiscal year 2021-22, the rural economy faced challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic affecting employment and income levels.
🔸Subsequently, in the fiscal year 2022-23, elevated inflation rates and increased interest rates significantly disrupted rural demand.

✅In case of wages for rural construction workers too, Kerala and Madhya Pradesh stand at opposite ends of the spectrum at Rs 852.5 and Rs 278.7 daily, respectively.

✅National Average Wages:
🔸Agricultural workers: Rs 345.7
🔸Non-agricultural workers: Rs 348
🔸Construction workers: Rs 393.3

✅Stagnant Rural Income Growth

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🔆Why are Laws and Regulations Falling Short for Women Safety? 

✅Implementation Gaps: Strict laws enacted after the 2012 Nirbhaya case, like the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013, enforcement remains inconsistent across different regions and police jurisdictions. 
Implementation of regulations, like establishing Internal Complaints Committees (ICC) in organizations, remains inadequate. 
✅Additionally, in 2018 the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) requires listed companies to report cases of sexual harassment annually, but data remains inconsistent and scattered. 
✅Systemic Issues: Corruption within the legal and law enforcement systems can undermine efforts to address crimes against women. Bribery and misconduct can result in cases being mishandled or dismissed. 
✅Many incidents of violence are not reported due to fear of retaliation, lack of trust in the system, or perceived inefficacy of the legal process. 
✅Cultural and Social Norms: Deeply ingrained societal attitudes and norms can undermine legal protections. In some communities, violence against women may be normalised or not taken seriously. 
✅Cultural attitudes and victim-blaming can discourage women from reporting crimes or seeking help, fearing stigma and societal judgement.
✅Legal Challenges: Victims often face a high burden of proof, which can lead to low conviction rates. The requirement for substantial evidence and the legal complexity of cases can deter victims from pursuing justice.
✅The judicial process can be cumbersome, leading to prolonged trials and delayed justice for victims. This can also discourage survivors from reporting crimes.
✅Economic Dependence: Economic factors can also play a significant role. Women who are financially dependent on their abusers may find it difficult to leave abusive relationships, even if legal protections are in place.
✅Resistance to Change: Resistance to reform within institutions and among policymakers can delay or obstruct efforts to improve laws and regulations.
✅Legal frameworks may not evolve quickly enough to address emerging forms of violence or changes in societal attitudes.
✅Lack of Awareness and Education: There is often limited awareness among women about their legal rights and available support services. This lack of knowledge can prevent them from accessing justice and support.

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📍 Explanation:

✍️The Central Reserve Police Force received 52 gallantry medals on Independence Day, making it the highest-ranking Indian force.

✍️These medals were awarded for valor in the Jammu and Kashmir anti-Maoist operations.

✍️Sub-Inspector Roshan Kumar (posthumously) and Assistant Commandant Teja Ram Choudhary (two awards) are notable awardees.

🟨Order of precedence of National Bravery Awards:

◾️Param Vir Chakra
◾️Ashok Chakra
◾️Mahavir Chakra
◾️Kirti Chakra
◾️Veer Chakra
◾️Shaurya Chakra


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भारत और अमेरिका के बीच दो प्रमुख रक्षा समझौतों पर हस्ताक्षर:-

1.सिक्योरिटी आफ सप्लाई मैनेजमेंट का द्विपक्षीय और गैर बाध्यकारी समझौता
इस समझौते के तहत दोनों देश एक दूसरे को राष्ट्रीय रक्षा के लिए आवश्यक वस्तुओं सेवाओं की प्राथमिकता देंगे।
यह समझौता अमेरिका ने अब तक केवल 18 देशों के साथ किया है।

2.लाइजनिंग अफसरों की नियुक्ति:-
इस समझौते के तहत आपकी सहयोग बढ़ाने के लिए अधिकारियों की नियुक्ति की जाएगी।

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