Rakesh Garhwal

Citizenship Amendment Act(CAA) Notes for Airforce Phase2 Group Discussion. •This Amendment Act(2019)seeks to amend the Citizenship Act,1955. •It amends the definition of an illegal immigrant for six religious communities including Hindu, Sikh, Parsi, Buddhist, Jains and Christian from three countries including Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, who entered India territory on or before December 31, 2014, will not be considered illegal immigrants. •It also exempts these communities from the Foreigners Act, 1946 and the Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920. •This Amendment allows a person to apply for citizenship by registration or naturalisation if the person meets specific qualifications. The Argument against CAA: -Violation of Article 14 of the Constitution and the principle of secularism enshrined in the preamble of the Constitution. -India has several other refugees that include Tamils from Sri Lanka and Hindu Rohingya from Myanmar. They are not covered under the Act. -It will be...

Visakhapatnam Gas Leak Issue (Important Notes for Group Discussion) •The styrene gas leak is a sad reminder of how our industries do not regulate themselves properly - be it their processes, facilities, overall functioning etc.  •In the case of LG Polymers India Pvt Ltd., styrene gas is used as one of the basic blocks in this industry that got leaked in Vishakhapatnam city. Causes : -The faulty onsite storage was the prime cause of the styrene gas leak as it was not stored at a certain temperature at which it was supposed to be stored.(17℃)  -This resulted in an increase in the pressure in the storage container and its subsequent leakage and dispersal to the nearby areas. What had happened in Styrene Gas leak case in India? •killed several people ans left hundred sick. •people tried to flee but the chemical rendered them unconscious. Styrene : -The chemical formula is C8H8. It is a synthetic chemical derivative of benzene. -It is liquid and flammable in nature. It is found in ...