Section 41A of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)
- In a case, Bombay HC observed that police has Misutilized its power under Section 41A of the CrPC.
- About Section 41A
- Empowers apolice officer conducting a probe to issue notices to people connected to the case, directing them to appear before him.
- If the person concerned complies with the notice, they shall not be arrested unless there are specific reasons, which have to be recorded in writing by the police officer.
- It aimed to avoid unnecessary arrest or its threat looming large on the accused which required it to be vitalised.
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- CrPC
- Section 41A of CrPC
MILAN 2024
- MILAN 2024 is a multilateral naval exercise, hosted by India.
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- MILAN 2024
- Naval exercise
Neem Tree (Azadirachta indica A. Juss)
- The Neem Summit has been organized by collaboration with lCAR-Central Agroforestry Research Institute.
- About Neem Tree
- Native to Indian sub-continent.
- Climate: Grow in arid, semi-arid, wet tropical and sub-tropical climates and is tolerant to high temperature up to 49 °C.
- Type: Evergreen tree (deciduous in drier areas).
- Benefits:
- Has a medicinal property.
- Act as very efficient, natural air filters trapping dust particles, absorbing gaseous pollutants.
- Other- Pesticides, mosquito repellents, fertilizers (neem coated urea), etc.
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- Neem Summit
Rip Current
- Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) and ISRO to monitor and issue operational forecast alerts of rip currents.
- About Rip Currents
- A strong flow of water running from a beach back to open ocean, sea, or lake.
- They can be as narrow as 10 or 20 feet in width though they may be up to ten times wider.
- Prevalent along East, Gulf, and West coasts of U.S., as well as along shores of Great Lakes.
- They do not pull people under water rather they pull people away from shore.
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- Rip Current
- Rip tide
Mission Aspides
- European Union launches ‘Mission Aspides to protect Red Sea vessels from Iran-backed Houthi attacks.
- It aims to preserve freedom of navigation, provide maritime situational awareness, accompany ships and protect them from possible multimo