DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS ANALYSIS
29th October 2021
| S. No. | Topic Name | Prelims/Mains |
| 1. | About the CAATSA Law of UPSC | Prelims & Mains |
| 2. | Plea filled for internal polls in political parties | Prelims & Mains |
| 3. | About the Sabarmati Ashram | Prelims & Mains |
| 4. | About the World Gold Council | Prelims Specific |
| 5. | Name of Facebook’s Parent Company changed to ‘Meta’ | Prelims Specific |
| 6. | China is building military base in Tajikistan | Prelims Specific |
- About the CAATSA Law of UPSC:
GS II
Topic – International Relations:
- Why in the News:
- Prominent lawmakers in USA continue to express their support for the lifting of sanctions on India by USA for purchasing the S-400 missiles from Russia.
- What is the problem:
- India is likely to get the delivery of the S-400 missile in November, which is likely to open US sanctions under the 2017 law, Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA).
- What is CAATSA, and how did the S-400 agreement violate this Act:
- The Countering America’s Adversaries through Sanctions Act (CAATSA)’s main objective is to oppose Iran, Russia and North Korea with punitive measures.
- It was released in 2017.
- It includes sanctions against countries involved in key trade with Russia’s defence and intelligence industry.
- What is the S-400 air defense missile system? Why does India need it:
- The S-400 Triumf is a Russian-to-air (SAM) missile system designed by Russia.
- It has the world’s most fierce SAM System (MLR SAM), thought ahead of the US advanced Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) program.
- Prelims Hot-Link:
- Powers of the US president under CAATSA.
- Types of sanctions that can be imposed.
- Important defence agreements between India and Russia.
- An overview of the Iran Nuclear agreement.
- Plea filled for internal polls in political parties:
GS II
Topic – Election related issues:
- Why in News:
- The High Court of Delhi has asked the Electoral Commission to respond to a request to inform about the modelling process of the internal elections in all political parties.
- The High Court order issued an application urging the Electoral Commission to make the internal voting compulsory for all parties who wish to register under Section 29-A of the Representation Act.
- Need for in-party voting:
- In 1996, the EC issued a letter to all national and state political parties as well as other non-registered parties stating that the various provisions related to the party’s internal elections were not followed by them and urged them to adhere to their electoral policies carefully.
- Despite this there has been a lack of EC control in the internal elections of political parties.
- Current Challenges and Concerns:
- The multi-party internal elections “are often an eye-opener for political families affiliated with the parties that are said to continue to rule as the top leadership of the said party”.
- Background:
- 2,598 registered political parties in the country have their own distinctive mark provided by the commission.
- Effects of the petition:
- The timing of the application is important, given the internal turmoil in Congress over the Rajasthan and Punjab issues, as well as the internal elections postponed due to the Covid-19 epidemic.
- Prelims Hot-Link:
- Registration of Political Parties.
- Who is the star campaigner?
- Section 324 of the Constitution of India.
- Section 29A of RPA 1951.
- Source – https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/hc-seeks-ec-response-on-plea-for-internal-polls-in-political-parties/article37210280.ece
- About the Sabarmati Ashram:
GS I
Topic – Modern Indian History:
- Why in the News:
- Mahatma Gandhi’s grandson, Tushar Gandhi, has filed a lawsuit in Gujarat High Court against Gujarat Government’s ₹ 1,200-crore rehabilitation program in Ahmedabad.
- Problems with the project:
- The redevelopment plan includes expanding its area from 5 to 55 hectares by relocating residents to nearby areas.
- According to Tushar Gandhi, the plan completely contradicts Mahatma Gandhi’s wishes.
- Stand of the government:
- The Gujarat government is adamant that it will not alter or transform any building into an ashram facility.
- All precious buildings will be restored according to Gandhian morals.
- About Sabarmati Ashram:
- Mahatma Gandhi founded this ashram and lived there from 1917 to 1930.
- It was from this place that Gandhi led the Dandi march also known as the Salt Satyagraha on 12 March 1930.
- Originally known as the Satyagraha Ashram, which depicts the Mahatma’s movement, rhis Ashram became the home of many liberating ideals that finally liberated India.
- Source – https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/mahatma-gandhis-great-grandson-moves-court-against-sabarmati-ashram-revamp/article37206782.ece
- About the World Gold Council:
Prelims Specific Topic:
- It is an organization to develop the market for the gold industry.
- It applies to all sectors of the industry, from gold mining to investment, and its purpose is to promote and sustain the demand for gold.
- It is an organization whose members include the world’s leading gold mining companies.
- It is headquartered in the UK, they have offices in India, China, Singapore, Japan and the United States.
- Name of Facebook’s Parent Company changed to ‘Meta’:
Prelims Specific Topic:
- The name of the parent company of Facebook is now changed to “Meta”.
- Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp will keep their names under rebranding.
https://www.npr.org/2021/10/28/1049813246/facebook-new-name-meta-mark-zuckerberg
- China is building military base in Tajikistan:
Prelims Specific Topic:
- China will take full control of Tajikistan’s military base near the Afghan border that has been operating silently and will rebuild the new Tajikistan military base.
- The new base will be owned by Tajikistan’s Rapid Reaction Group or special forces, and will be funded by China at a cost of $ 10 million.
- It will be located in the eastern province of Gorno-Badakhshan province near the mountains of Pamir, and Chinese troops will not be stationed there.
- Russia and India are among the countries that already have troop bases in Tajikistan.