‘Chandrayaan Se Chunav Tak’

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched an initiative called ‘Chandrayaan Se Chunav Tak’ to increase voter awareness and participation. A special polling station in Vikaspuri, West Delhi has been transformed into a space-themed experience, inspired by India’s ambitious space missions. The initiative not only celebrates India’s space achievements but also encourages participation from young and old voters.

The polling station has been decorated with Chandrayaan and Gaganyaan models, making the voting process attractive and interesting.

Interactive glimpses of planets were displayed through bioscopes and telescopes, making voting an educational and entertaining experience.

Astronaut escorts for voters Volunteers dressed as astronauts escort voters inside the polling station.

This unique initiative made the voting process exciting and new.

Special arrangements for senior citizens, elderly voters were greeted with rose flowers and a warm welcome. This affectionate effort motivated elderly voters to vote.

Use of technology and AI: AI-driven displays gave the polling station a futuristic look.

Officials believe that the space-theme has contributed to increasing the enthusiasm of voters.

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Blue Ghost

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It also reflects the growing role of private companies in lunar exploration, allowing more commercial companies to participate in space missions in the future.

This lander will also act as a technological demonstration, proving that private companies can also successfully carry out high-precision lunar missions. This will promote commercial participation in space exploration.

The Blue Ghost lander is a revolutionary step in the field of lunar exploration. It will not only take scientific research to new heights, but will also lay an important foundation towards human settlement on the Moon. Also, this mission also demonstrates the growing participation and innovation capability of private companies in space. Its successful launch will open new doors for future exploration of the Moon and other planets, helping to realize the dream of long-term human presence in space.

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US withdraws from UNHRC

President Donald Trump signed an order to review US funding and participation in UN agencies.

This affected US participation in various bodies of the United Nations (UN), including the UN Human Rights Council and UNRWA (the agency that provides humanitarian aid to Palestinians).

Trump's decision to withdraw from these international bodies and review US financial contributions was part of his administration's continued criticism of the UN's effectiveness, particularly in resolving global conflicts. The US officially decided to withdraw from the Human Rights Council.

Trump accused the council of being biased against Israel and failing to address global human rights violations. The US is no longer a member, but remains as an observer.

The US stopped funding UNRWA, which provides aid to Palestinian refugees living in Gaza, the West Bank and neighboring countries. Israel had alleged that UNRWA included supporters of Hamas, resulting in a halt in funding. The Biden administration had previously resumed this funding, but it was stopped again by Trump's order.

The executive order also directs a review of US participation in UNESCO, amid allegations of “anti-American bias” and inequities in funding.

Global reactions

U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric stressed the importance of U.S. support for global security. Richard Gowan of the International Crisis Group criticized the decision, saying that the U.S. withdrawal could undermine the credibility of the United Nations. Rights organizations such as Amnesty International criticized the decision, warning that it could undermine global human rights work.

Impact on U.S. foreign policy

Trump's decision could reduce the U.S. role in maintaining global peace, human rights, and conflict resolution. The U.S. is the largest financial contributor to the United Nations, and changes in funding could lead to changes in global humanitarian efforts.

U.S. criticism of U.N. efficiency

Trump argued that the United Nations is not working to its full potential in resolving conflicts and establishing peace. He specifically criticized the U.N. Security Council, which failed to resolve conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.

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Repo Rate

The repo rate is the rate at which the central bank lends money to commercial banks for short periods. Banks have to pledge government securities against these loans.

When commercial banks are short of liquidity, they borrow from the RBI against government securities.

Lowering the repo rate makes borrowing cheaper for banks, thereby increasing liquidity and boosting economic activity.

A higher repo rate makes borrowing costlier, thereby reducing spending and controlling inflation.

The repo rate helps provide liquidity in times of financial crisis, thereby maintaining the stability of the financial system.

A lower repo rate promotes borrowing, thereby stimulating investment and consumption.

Reverse Repo Rate

The reverse repo rate is the interest rate at which the RBI borrows money from commercial banks for a short period. It is the reverse of the repo rate.

Commercial banks lend their excess liquidity to the RBI.

Repayment Phase: The RBI pays interest to the banks and repays the borrowed amount after a fixed period.

The reverse repo rate helps in controlling excess liquidity in the market, as it encourages banks to park their excess money with the RBI.

By increasing the reverse repo rate, the RBI can reduce the money supply, thereby controlling inflationary pressures.

It provides banks a place to safely park their funds during times of high liquidity.

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