Goa Nightclub Fire: Owner Detained, Interpol Hunt for Brothers
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A fire at the 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub in Goa resulted in 25 deaths.
One of the nightclub owners, Ajay Gupta, has been detained.
An Interpol Blue Corner Notice has been issued against Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra.
The Goa Tourism Department demolished an illegally constructed beach shack owned by the Luthras.
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Goa Nightclub Fire Incident
Map showing the location of Goa and Thailand, highlighting the movement of the accused.
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Role of Interpol
State government's responsibility in enforcing safety norms
Impact of tourism on coastal regulations
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1. Consider the following statements regarding the 'Blue Corner Notice' issued by Interpol: 1. It is a request to locate, identify, or obtain information on a person of interest in a criminal investigation. 2. It is issued only for individuals accused of terrorism-related offenses. 3. It compels member countries to immediately arrest and extradite the person of interest. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 only
- B.2 and 3 only
- C.1 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
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Answer: A
Statement 1 is correct. A Blue Corner Notice is used to gather information about a person's identity, location, or activities related to a crime. Statement 2 is incorrect as it can be issued for various crimes, not just terrorism. Statement 3 is incorrect because it doesn't mandate arrest or extradition; it's primarily for information gathering.
2. With reference to Coastal Regulation Zones (CRZ) in India, which of the following activities is/are generally prohibited within CRZ-I areas? 1. Construction of new structures, except for certain permitted activities. 2. Setting up of new industries, even if they are non-polluting. 3. Expansion of existing ports and harbours. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- A.1 only
- B.1 and 2 only
- C.2 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
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Answer: B
CRZ-I areas are the most ecologically sensitive, and construction of new structures (except for permitted activities like pipelines) and setting up of new industries are generally prohibited. Expansion of existing ports and harbours may be permitted with environmental clearances.
3. Assertion (A): In India, state governments are primarily responsible for enforcing fire safety regulations within their respective jurisdictions. Reason (R): Fire services and public safety fall under the State List of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India. In the context of the above, which of the following is correct?
- A.Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- B.Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
- C.A is true but R is false
- D.A is false but R is true
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Answer: A
Both the assertion and the reason are correct. The responsibility for fire safety lies with the state governments, and this is because 'Fire services' is a subject listed in the State List of the Seventh Schedule, giving states the legislative and executive power over this matter.
4. Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding the Disaster Management Act, 2005?
- A.It provides for the establishment of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) headed by the Prime Minister.
- B.It mandates the creation of State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs) headed by the Chief Minister.
- C.It empowers the Central Government to directly intervene in disaster management efforts in any state, irrespective of the state government's consent.
- D.It provides for financial assistance to affected individuals and families through the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF).
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Answer: C
While the Central Government can provide assistance and support, the Disaster Management Act, 2005, respects the federal structure. It does not empower the Central Government to directly intervene in disaster management efforts in a state without the state government's consent, except in specific circumstances outlined in the Act.