Global Highlights

World Malaria Day:
The World Health Organization is observing World Malaria Day with the theme “Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must.” Global events, including a major research meet in São Paulo, are focusing on breakthroughs like single-dose treatments and advanced anti-malarial drugs.

Crisis in the World: Strait of Hormuz Flashpoint.

• Maritime Escalation:
  • Strait of Hormuz tensions have escalated following a high profile Iranian seizing of a cargo ship, which is an indication of an imminent escalation of confrontation despite the pressure on them by the international community.
• U.S. Position:
  • Donald Trump has also stated that diplomatic efforts are still on the table but military action is also not off the table in the event that negotiations do not bear fruit.

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• Election Update:

  • The West Bengal Assembly Elections has begun voting on the first phase, which comprises more than 150 constituencies in various districts. The government has put in place massive security measures that will see to it that there is a smooth fair polling process.

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Astronomy Watch:
Indians have an opportunity to observe a rare space phenomenon, as Mercury, Mars, Saturn, and Neptune can be seen near each other in the early morning sky. The best time to see is about thirty minutes before the sun rises, according to experts.

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Key Bills in Focus:
The Women Reservation Bill and the Delimitation Bill will be discussed and voted in the Lok Sabha today. Prime minister Narendra Modi once again said that the reservation of women is a right, and also promised to treat all states equally in the delimitation exercise.