14 April 2026
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Global Bodies Urge Halt to Energy Hoarding and Export Controls Amid Disruptions
- •The International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, and International Energy Agency (IEA) have jointly urged countries to stop hoarding energy supplies.
- •They called for an end to imposing export controls on energy resources, citing severe global energy disruptions.
- •The IEA Executive Director highlighted that ongoing conflicts have triggered the worst global energy disruption ever, with significant damage to facilities in West Asia.
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Bastar Village Gets Tap Water Under Jal Jeevan Mission, Boosting Rural Access
- •A village in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region has received tap water connections.
- •The initiative was implemented under the central government's flagship Jal Jeevan Mission.
- •This development aims to provide safe and adequate drinking water to rural households.
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Forest Guard Murdered by Sand Mafia; SC Slams Illegal Mining in Chambal Sanctuary
- •A forest guard was murdered while attempting to prevent illegal sand mining, highlighting the dangers faced by environmental protection personnel.
- •The incident occurred on the same day the Supreme Court criticized the governments of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan for rampant illegal sand mining.
- •The Supreme Court specifically mentioned the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary as an area severely affected by illegal mining activities.
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Grassroots Voter Drives Impact Kerala Turnout Amid Disenfranchisement Concerns
- •Community forums in Kerala organized grassroots 'SIR drives' to significantly influence voter turnout.
- •Volunteers assisted citizens with essential documentation procedures to address widespread concerns over voter disenfranchisement.
- •The initiative aimed to ensure maximum participation and prevent eligible voters from being excluded from the electoral process.
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First PM Mitra Mega Textile Park Sanctioned in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu
- •India's first PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (MITRA) Park has been sanctioned for Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu.
- •The scheme aims to establish world-class integrated infrastructure for the textile sector across the country.
- •Union Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized the non-political allocation of the park, highlighting its national importance.
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Kejriwal seeks judge's recusal in excise case over alleged bias concerns
- •Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal sought the recusal of Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma from hearing his bail plea in the Delhi excise policy case.
- •The recusal plea was based on the judge's reported attendance at four events organized by the Akhil Bharatiya Adhivakta Parishad.
- •Kejriwal's legal team argued that the judge's association with the organization could raise concerns about impartiality and potential bias.
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IMD Forecasts 'Below Normal' Monsoon for 2023 Amidst El Nino Concerns
- •The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has projected a 'below normal' Southwest Monsoon for 2023, marking the first such forecast in 11 years.
- •This prediction is primarily attributed to the anticipated development of El Nino conditions in the Pacific Ocean after June.
- •Historically, El Nino events have shown a strong correlation with reduced rainfall over the Indian subcontinent, impacting agriculture and the economy.
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Delimitation to proportionally increase seats nationwide; NEP defended
- •Union Minister Piyush Goyal stated that future delimitation would lead to a proportional increase in parliamentary seats across all states.
- •He assured that southern states would not be adversely affected by the upcoming delimitation exercise.
- •The Minister also defended the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, highlighting its transformative potential for India's education system.
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