One-Liner Current Affairs

PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act) is the primary legislative framework for ED investigations into financial crimes.

Offshore gambling platforms pose regulatory challenges due to jurisdictional limitations and cross-border operations.

Celebrity involvement in illegal activities requires enhanced accountability and stricter compliance verification mechanisms.

Delimitation requires constitutional amendment (two-thirds majority both houses)—not simple majority legislation

Last delimitation: 2008; new exercise based on 2021 census will reshape constituencies significantly

44th Amendment (1976) froze delimitation changes until post-2026 census to prevent political advantage

11.21 lakh qualified with 56.8% qualifying rate among women vs. 55.1% among men

NEET UG 2026 was re-conducted after May 3 exam cancellation due to paper leak allegations

58% of qualifiers were women; 715/720 was the highest score (2 toppers)

India's first hydrogen-powered train: 10-coach set, zero emissions (water vapor only), Jind-Sonipat route

Aligns with National Green Hydrogen Mission and Net Zero 2070 commitment

Reduces operational costs versus diesel locomotives; includes real-time monitoring and automatic safety shutdown systems

Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 is India's first privately-developed orbital rocket, not suborbital.

SAGAR = "Security and Growth for All in the Region" — India's core maritime doctrine for IOR leadership

Kochi is India's primary Arabian Sea naval base and INS Cochin headquarters location

Exercises focus on anti-piracy, maritime domain awareness, and interoperability protocols

Exercise Pitch Black is biennial, hosted by RAAF, involving 100+ aircraft and 2,500+ personnel from multiple nations

BIMSTEC established 1997; seven members: Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bhutan, Nepal

India chairs BIMSTEC and leverages it to advance neighborhood-first policy and regional stability

Focus areas: counterterrorism, maritime security, disaster management, economic integration

CETA covers goods, services, investment, IP, and regulatory cooperation—establishing predictable trade rules post-Brexit.

E20 fuel contains 20% ethanol blend; requires flex-fuel technology compatibility

Consumer court ordered vehicle replacement (not refund)—establishing strong consumer protection precedent

Manufacturer liability for non-disclosure of E20 incompatibility upheld