Monday, September 22, 2014

MoM,Afghanistan,Transparency, Fiji&Media

Dear all,
Welcome.
MoM: The fourth Trajectory Correction manouevre (TCM) on Sept.24 & testing of space ship's liquid engine would be done for which it is being readied. The 440 N liquid apogee motor (LAM) had been in idle mode since past 300 days. It would be tested for 4 sec. It's testing would be encouraging for the mission. The engine testing would need 0.567 kg of fuel for 3.968 sec. at 2.142 m per sec. If any problem comes, plan B would be initiated. Under it, eight propellants would be sent for long term which would consumre more fuel & force vehicle to enter into the orbit. It is the first interplanetary mission of ISRO. It had been launched from Sriharikota on Nov.5, 2013 via PSLV C-25.
Afghanistan: The new President would be Ashraf Ghani who would share power along with CEO nominated by Abdullah Abdullah for which agreement had been made. A new post would be created hitherto. United Nations did make an effort so as not to have civil war like that during 1990s. The outgoing President had congratulated both of them. His spokesman had told that he would be sworn in within a week's time. His first job would be to sign an agreement under which foreign troops would be allowed to retain in Afghanistan even after 2014, though in small force. It is to note that by year end, US troops would be vacating Afghanistan.
Court ruling:
1. Transparency: Madras High Court had ruled that RTI applicants would have to mention the purpose of information sought at any cost as it would help registration office for knowing contents written in the file. Justice Bench had stated that the purpose of getting information must be told besides satisfying that it's purpose is as per law. Such information could create problems. But the decision is criticized by law specialists and social workers.
There is a separate clause Act 6(2) wherein it is stated that no reason is needed for getting information. High Court's order had not mentioned about it. Bhushan had told the ruling as illegal. It is against intention of RTI Act 2005. It is self imposed order prohibiting administrative transparency.
Fiji: The leader who had usurped power eight years prior in Fiji had self proclaimed himself to be country's PM. He had also promised for bringing real democracy. However, the election results are not completed. Initially, his party seems to have gained victory. The Ex-Army personnel had stated that at 88% of polling booths, they had got 59.1% votes. It could render them around 32 out of 50 parliamentary seats.
Media: Goa's CM had attacked media stating that transparency is better but media should be refrained from decision making as it creates confusion. The decision making should be done in closed rooms.
Speaking at "Knowledge connect project", he had stated that there are limits to transparency. Media should be apprised of only final decision. People simply say before media as they have to showcase. But later, they feel they had not put up their ideas. The actual conclusion is not made as participants dance to the tunes of media. Such churning should be in closed doors. He had also told about 75% of attendance compulsory for appearing in the exams.
With regards,
 
M.K.Pachraiya

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