The Hindu Editorial Analysis : 22nd November 2024

The Hindu Editorial Analysis

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Maharashtra is scheduled to hold its elections today in a single phase

• Assembly elections are being held for 288 constituencies in Maharashtra and 38 seats in the final phase in Jharkhand on Wednesday, with votes to be counted on November 23.
• In Maharashtra, the Mahayuti alliance consists of the BJP vying for 149 seats, the Shiv Sena faction led by Eknath Shinde contesting 81 seats, and Ajit Pawar’s NCP participating with 59 seats.
• Opposition parties in Maharashtra include the Congress fielding 101 candidates, Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) 95, and Sharad Pawar’s NCP (SP) 86, along with BSP contesting 237 and AIMIM 17 seats.
• In Jharkhand, the ruling JMM-led coalition sees BJP contesting 32 seats, AJSU six, and the INDI Alliance fielding JMM (20), Congress (13), CPI(ML) (4), and RJD (2) candidates.
• “Friendly contests” have been declared in Jharkhand between JMM and CPI(ML) in Dhanwar, and Congress and RJD in Chattarpur and Bishrampur constituencies.
• The Election Commission reported seizures of cash, liquor, drugs, freebies, and other inducements worth over ₹1,000 crore during the elections in Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and byelections.
• Maharashtra has 9.7 crore registered voters, including 5 crore men, 4.69 crore women, 6,101 transgender voters, 6.41 lakh PwD voters, and 1.16 lakh service voters.
• Over one lakh polling stations have been set up in Maharashtra, an increase from 96,654 in 2019.
• In Maharashtra, enforcement agencies seized items worth ₹252.42 crore, including ₹63.47 crore in cash, 34.89 lakh litres of liquor worth ₹33.73 crore, drugs worth ₹32.67 crore, and precious metals worth ₹83.12 crore.
• The election campaign saw heated debates, with prominent leaders like Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra addressing rallies.
• The BJP’s campaign slogans, including “Batenge toh katenge” and “Ek hain toh safe hai,” were criticized by Opposition parties for allegedly promoting communal polarization.
• In Jharkhand’s second phase, voting will occur in 14,218 booths for 38 seats, including 27 general, 3 SC, and 8 ST constituencies, with 1.23 crore voters eligible.
• Prominent candidates include Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, his wife Kalpana Soren, brother Basant Soren, BJP state president Babulal Marandi, and others.
• Byelections are also being conducted for the Nanded Lok Sabha seat in Maharashtra and Assembly constituencies in Kerala, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.

A Delhi University student has been suspended for six months for creating graffiti critical of the National Testing Agency (NTA)

• A Delhi University (DU) student pursuing an MA in Russian language was expelled for six months for writing a slogan against the National Testing Agency (NTA) on a wall at the North Campus.
• The expulsion followed an inquiry that found her guilty of the act, which occurred during protests against alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG exam conducted by the Central agency.
• The university stated that the student was unapologetic and revealed her actions were part of a strategic plan by the Disha Students’ Organisation, of which she is a member.
• Previously, she had been suspended for two months for the same incident and admitted to her involvement during the inquiry.
• The inquiry committee concluded that she showed no remorse, leading to the recommendation of a six-month expulsion.
• The Disha Students’ Organisation protested against the decision, demanding the revocation of her expulsion.
• The student criticized the university’s selective action, alleging leniency towards other defacement cases, and mentioned delays in her High Court hearing regarding the issue.

The scientific name for Kalinga Sarpa will be designated as Kaalinga

• Karnataka’s Western Ghats is home to a unique species of king cobra, locally known as ‘Kalinga Sarpa,’ which will officially be named Ophiophagus kaalinga.
• The discovery of this species was part of a decade-long research led by herpetologist P. Gowri Shankar, revealing four distinct lineages of king cobras.
• The king cobra, previously thought to be a single species (Ophiophagus hannah), was first classified in 1836 by Danish naturalist Theodore Edward Cantor.
• DNA mapping and extensive sampling identified four king cobra lineages: Western Ghats, Indo-Chinese, Indo-Malaysian, and Luzon Island in the Philippines.
• The Western Ghats lineage (Kaalinga) and Luzon Island lineage (Salvatana) will be formally named in Bengaluru on November 22, 2024.
• Shankar’s research, published in the European Journal of Taxonomy in September, highlighted genetic differences between Kaalinga and other Indian king cobras.
• Over 200 samples were collected across regions to analyze genetic variations, making it the first major genetic study of king cobras in 186 years.
• Shankar’s interest in king cobras intensified after surviving a bite in 2005, despite his body rejecting anti-venom from Thailand.
• King cobras evoke a wide range of emotions, from reverence to fear, reflected in their prominence in movies and literature.

Important questions

1. How many registered voters are there in Maharashtra for the assembly elections, and what is the gender-wise distribution?
2. What is the total value of items seized by enforcement agencies during the elections in Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and byelections?
3. What led to the six-month expulsion of the Delhi University student?
4. How did the Disha Students’ Organisation respond to the expulsion decision?
5. What are the four distinct lineages of king cobras identified through DNA mapping and extensive sampling?

Important vocabulary

1. Inducements: Offers or incentives given to influence someone’s behavior.
2. Polarization: Division into distinct or differing groups or opinions.
3. By Elections: Elections held to fill a vacancy between general elections.
4. Seizures: Confiscation of illegal or prohibited items by authorities.
5. Graffiti: Writing or drawings scribbled on walls, often illegally.
6. Expulsion: Official removal of someone from an organization or institution.
7. Remorse: A strong sense of sorrow or culpability for an action that caused harm.
8. Defacement: Damaging the surface or appearance of something.
9. Herpetologist: A researcher who specializes in the study of reptiles and amphibians.
10. Lineage: A group of organisms that share a common origin.
11. Taxonomy: The grouping of organisms into categories based on common traits or features.
12. Venom: A poisonous substance produced by animals used for defense or to capture prey.

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