CURRENT AFFAIRS 17 SEPTEMBER 2024

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By EXAM JOB EXPERT Published: September 17, 2024

Day of the Year

Australian Citizenship Day

Australian Citizenship Day began in 2001. The Australian Government introduced this day to celebrate the importance of citizenship.
It was part of the centenary of Federation celebrations, marking 100 years since Australia became a unified nation.
The aim of creating this special day was to encourage Australians to reflect on the meaning and significance of being a citizen.

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Kejriwal all set to resign, AAP to pick new CM today

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is scheduled to meet Lieutenant-Governor V.K. Saxena at 4 p.m. on Tuesday to tender his resignation, paving the way for the appointment of a new Chief Minister.
Even as Aam Aadmi Party leaders have remained tight-lipped, there has been considerable speculation over who would take over as Chief Minister for the remainder of the government’s tenure. Prior to the meeting, all AAP legislators are scheduled to gather at 11.30 a.m. to decide on the candidate.

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SC to examine suggestions to stop ‘bulldozer justice’

The Supreme Court will examine on Tuesday suggestions from petitioners seeking relief from States bulldozing homes and private properties of undertrials, and frame pan-India guidelines.
A Bench headed by Justice B.R. Gavai had made it clear that the law did not permit retributory demolition of the properties of accused, who were still awaiting trial, or their immediate families.

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Changing rural equations in Haryana’s battleground

In the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP lost a significant share of its rural voter base, with much of it shifting to the Congress.
In Monday’s Data Point, we had highlighted the wind behind the Congress’s electoral prospects in the Haryana Assembly elections. The Grand Old Party has gained a fillip thanks to a significant increase in its vote share in the rural and semi-rural areas of the State in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. With the regional parties losing their support base in the Lok Sabha polls and the contest becoming largely bipolar, a fall in the BJP’s rural vote share benefited the Congress.

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Why is T.N.’s education funding on hold?

Tamil Nadu hasn’t received its Samagra Shiksha funds for the current year.

Tamil Nadu rejects the NEP’s requirement for teaching three languages, preferring its own two-language formula.

The disagreement over NEP compliance has led to heightened tensions and a public exchange between Tamil Nadu and the Centre.

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What is the current status of the introduction of African cheetahs?

The Cheetah Action Plan (CAP) represents India’s ambitious effort to introduce African cheetahs into its ecosystems, with a focus on both conserving the species and restoring the health of savanna habitats. However, the project has faced several challenges since its inception, including extended captivity of the cheetahs and fatalities, raising questions about its long-term prospects.