Current Affairs for IAS Exams - 7 June 2015

Current Affairs for IAS Exams – 07 June 2015

:: National ::

Minor can’t be kept in protection home without consent: High Court

  • Even a minor cannot be forced to live in a protection home without her consent, the Allahabad High Court has observed, while directing that a girl be released from a State-run facility .

  • The Lucknow Bench of Justices Shabihul Hasnain and Shashi Kant gave the order on a habeas corpus petition filed by the girl’s “husband”.

  • The court while allowing the petition said that “even a minor cannot be forced to live in protection home without her consent” and directed that “the detenue is set at liberty”.

  • The matter pertains to a girl who was sent to Nari Niketan here following an order by Additional Sessions Judge, Unnao, on April 22. The girl was detained after her father claimed that she was a minor and had been lured away by a man.

  • The girl, however, told the court that she was 20 years old and had married the man of her own will.

  • To a query by the court, she replied that she does not want to live with her parents or in the protection home. The girl also submitted that she wanted to live with her “husband”, who had filed the petition on her behalf seeking direction for her release contending that she was in detention through an “illegal order”.

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:: International ::

Zia calls on Modi, seeks intervention in ‘restoring’ democracy

  • Former Bangladesh premier and opposition leader Khaleda Zia sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s intervention in “restoration” of democracy in the country as she called on him.

  • Mr. Modi, on the second day of his maiden visit to Bangladesh met the full spectrum of Bangladeshi politicians, including Ms. Zia.

  • Calling on the Prime Minister, she conveyed to Mr. Modi that there was no democracy in the country and stressed that to ensure “actual development” in Bangladesh voices of the people must be heard.

  • “It was a very good meeting,” the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief said, after an about 30-minute-long meeting with the Prime Minister at Hotel Sonargaon in Dhaka where he was staying.

  • The opposition as well as parties from the ruling coalition hailed Mr. Modi as a “doer” who has a great vision for the entire SAARC region.

  • “He is a doer, he is pragmatic and he has dynamism and energy to bring prosperity to this region. It is because of him the law providing for implementation of LBA was approved in Indian parliament,” Sharif Nurul Ambia, general secretary of Jatityo Samajtrantik Dal, said.

  • Leaders of several other political parties, including the Left, also called on Mr. Modi during which they raised a number of key issues such as cross-border terrorism, religious fundamentalism, extremism and the issue regarding sharing of water. They underlined that both the countries should work together to address these challenges.

  • After the meeting, they hailed Mr. Modi’s “bold leadership” and credited him for the ratification of the historic LBA which has paved the way for the resolution of the 41-year-long border dispute between the two countries.

  • “We apprised him about lack of democracy in Bangladesh. We told Mr. Modi that actual development cannot take place without democracy. We conveyed that he has been focusing on strengthening SAARC but at the same time efforts must be made to bring back democracy in Bangladesh,” Ms. Zia’s spokesperson Dr Moin Khan, who is also a standing committee member of BNP, told reporters.

  • “We know about Mr. Modi’s strong views on democracy and everybody knows what is happening in Bangladesh,” he added.

  • A number of BNP leaders were present during Mr. Modi’s meeting with Ms. Zia. Later, they had a one-to-one meeting.

  • Asked about Ms. Zia’s meeting with Mr. Modi, Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar said India supports democracy and opposes fundamentalism.

  • Hasanul Haq Inu, president of Jatiyo Samajtrantik Dal, said both the countries face the challenge of fundamentalism, cross-border terrorism and religious fanaticism and asserted that these challenges must be confronted unitedly.

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:: Business and Economy ::

Snapdeal user makes online transaction worth Rs. 1.1 crore

  • E-commerce major Snapdeal, which has tied up with realty player Tata Housing, announced its first largest transaction of Rs. 1.1 crore, hours after commencing the sale of the latter’s premium and luxury apartments.

  • “Since the launch of the real estate category, we have focused on forging alliances with some of the most trusted names in the industry to provide a range of housing options to customers,” Snapdeal vice-president for fashion, FMCG and real estate, Amit Maheshwari said.

  • “We offer an effective and economical channel for Tata Housing to reach the target group across India,” Mr. Maheshwari said.

  • The firm is also exploring alliances for providing options of site visit facility and documentation service, the statement said.

  • Since the launch of the real estate category in August 2014, Snapdeal has sold over hundreds of units across various price segments.

  • The real estate category has grown 400 per cent in the last six months and currently comprises a portfolio of residential projects from developers across India, including Tata Value Homes, Tata Housing, DLF, Sobha Developers, Godrej Properties, Mantri Developers and Purvankara.

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:: Science and Technology ::

80 % Indian diets are protein deficient: Survey

  • Ninety per cent Delhiites registered a protein deficiency in their meal plan, says a recent survey, which has also indicated that over 80 per cent of Indian diets are protein deficient. This implies that most people are not getting the right amount of proteins required.

  • The Indian Market Research Bureau (IMRB) conducted a consumer survey across seven major cities titled ‘The protein consumption in diet of adult Indians’ by interviewing 1,260 respondents, which included males and females (non-pregnant and lactating) between the age of 30-55 years. Fifty-nine per cent of the sample size was non-vegetarian.

  • Dr. Ritika Samaddar, dietician at Max Healthcare, said: “The protein requirement of an average adult per day is 1 gram per kg of the body weight. An intake less than this will lead to difficulty in performing simple tasks and processing sensory signals by the brain. One of the key symptoms of lack of proteins is weakness and fatigue.”

  • Based on preference, the food items that were regarded as the best sources of protein by vegetarians were milk, green leafy vegetables and pulses, while eggs, fish and chicken found favour among the non-vegetarians.

  • The survey also found that 91 per cent of the vegetarians surveyed were found to have a higher protein deficiency as compared to 85 per cent of their non-vegetarian counterparts.

  • It was also found that in the north zone, 98 per cent of the respondents were not aware of the ideal protein requirement for an average adult, which is the highest when compared to other parts of India.

  • “All of them believed that their protein intake was adequate,” the survey noted.

  • The study also found that 80 per cent of the respondents were aware of the health benefits associated with proteins, which includes strengthening muscles, building immunity, overcoming fatigue and for healthy nails and hair,” said the investigators.

  • Dr. Samaddar added: “People fail to understand the importance of protein supplements in the daily diet. They tend to associate protein supplements as being ideal for body builders or malnourished people only. It is high time they start incorporating protein rich food in their diet otherwise it can lead to serious repercussions in generations to come.”

:: Sports ::

Dodig, Melo beat Bryans to win French Open doubles final

  • Croatia's Ivan Dodig and Brazilian Marcelo Melo clinched their maiden Grand Slam title by defeating brothers Bob and Mike Bryan in the French Open doubles final.

  • Cheered on by triple Roland Garros champion and compatriot Gustavo Kuerten, Melo ended a tight contest with a splendid half volley to deny the American Bryan brothers their 17th major.

  • Dodig becomes the first Croatian to win a title at the French Open while Melo is only the second Brazilian to triumph on the Paris clay after Kuerten's success in 1997, 2000 and 2001.

  • Dodig and Melo lost the 2013 Wimbledon final against the Bryan brothers.

  • The top-seeded Americans got off to a solid start and claimed the first set on a tiebreak only for their third-seeded opponents to level in the same fashion.

  • Dodig and Melo then broke decisively in the 11th game of the decider and closed the match out to claim the trophy.

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