One-Liner Current Affairs

CBAM targets six carbon-intensive sectors (steel, cement, fertilizers, aluminum, electricity, organic chemicals) entering EU market

Common But Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR) is foundational to UNFCCC—developed nations must lead emission cuts

BRICS opposition reflects clash between climate goals and development rights of emerging economies

Tata Sons classified as NBFC-Upper Layer (CIC-UL) in Sept 2022; mandatory listing deadline: Sept 2025

Scale-based NBFC framework (2021) has four layers; Upper Layer faces stringent capital, governance, and listing norms

RBI rejected surrender request—holding companies cannot escape regulation through structural reorganization

Junput (Purba Medinipur, West Bengal) is the new DRDO testing range location

Existing facilities: ITR Chandipur and Abdul Kalam Island (Odisha) serve similar functions

Tests will cover artillery shells, tactical missiles, and air-defence systems

NIMHANS operates as Institute of National Importance under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

BRICS CoE focuses on youth mental wellness, community interventions, and digital health platforms

Tele-MANAS framework serves as India's template for BRICS collaborative psychiatric research

Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules 1964, Rule 5 explicitly prohibits political participation by government servants

Political engagement is deemed irreversible regarding public employment status — resignation-to-contest is permanent exit

CAT and courts interpret reinstatement denials as constitutional safeguard, not punishment of political rights

FSSAI operates under Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, established via Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006

Warning labels target ultra-processed foods high in salt, sugar, and saturated fats—not all packaged foods

Evidence supports warning icons over star ratings for low-literacy populations per global best practices

BRICS Remote Sensing Satellite Constellation agreement signed in 2021; includes ISRO's Resourcesat-2 and 2A satellites.

BRICS Space Council provides formal governance structure for deep-space exploration, satellite data integration, and space debris management.

Remote-sensing data supports climate monitoring, disaster management, urban planning, and capacity building among member nations.

BRICS collectively controls 40%+ of global wheat production—creating significant market-setting power.

Local currency settlement in Grain Exchange reduces foreign exchange exposure and dollar dependency.

AGRIN focuses on climate-resilient varieties and sustainable technology transfer among member states.

India-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in 2016

NCPCR derives civil court powers under Section 14 of CPCR Act 2005 (summon, investigate, demand documents).

NCPCR operates under Ministry of Women and Child Development, aligned with UN Convention on Rights of Child.

IT Rules 2021 mandate intermediaries' compliance on child safety; non-compliance invites NCPCR action.