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Posted 20 Feb 2024

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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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MILAN 2024

  • MILAN 2024 is a multilateral naval exercise, hosted by India. 
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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. 
      • OtherPesticides, mosquito repellents, fertilizers (neem coated urea), etc. 
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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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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