General Consent for the CBI
Context: Meghalaya has withdrawn consent to the CBI to investigate cases in the state, becoming the ninth state in the country to have taken this step. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is general consent? Which states have withdrawn consent, and why? What does the withdrawal of general consent mean? Central […]
Mekedatu Project
Context: Congress’ padayatra in Karnataka— Namma Neeru Namma Hakku — seeking early implementation of Mekedatu drinking water project culminated at a massive rally which appeared to set the party’s tone for the Assembly elections next year. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Intra-State Relations, Functions & responsibilities of the Union and the States, Issues and challenges […]
Why NATO Isn’t Sending Troops to Ukraine
Context: Amid Russia’s war on Ukraine, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) has been rapidly deploying troops to member countries across eastern Europe but has clarified that it has no plans of sending them to Ukraine itself. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About NATO Major pointers regarding NATO What is NATO’s […]
Action Plan For Reintroduction of Cheetah in India
Context: India’s plan to reintroduce cheetahs has chances of success, but uncertainties remain The action plan was launched at the 19th meeting of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA). Relevance: GS III- Environment Dimensions of the Article: About Reintroduction Action Plan:: Reasons for the Extinction: About the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) About Cheetah About Reintroduction Action […]
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Context The Beijing-based Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) said it was putting on hold and reviewing all projects in Russia and Belarus. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (International Institutions), GS-II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Membership of AIIB Financial Capital of AIIB: India and AIIB (updates as of 2021) About […]
World Wildlife Day 2022
Context: Recently, the United Nations has declared the theme for the year 2022 World Wildlife Day. Further, in times of pandemics, the threat of zoonotic diseases due to emerging climate change scenarios, wildlife protection has garnered renewed attention, the focus of the global community. Relevance: GS II- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About World Wildlife […]
One Rank One Pension
Context: Recently, the Supreme Court asked the Centre to show how many persons in the Armed forces have benefitted from ‘One Rank One Pension’ (OROP) policy. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: What is OROP? Arguments in Favour The Challenges What is OROP? OROP means the payment of the same pension to military officers for the same rank […]
Rules for Deputation of DIGs
Context: After its proposal to amend the All India Service Rules that would allow it to call any IAS, IPS or IFoS officer on central deputation with or without the state’s consent, the Centre has issued another order on central deputation of Deputy Inspector General-level IPS officers that may not be palatable to the states. Relevance: GS […]
Bhakra Beas Management Board
Context: Political parties in Punjab are up in arms over the Centre’s decision to amend the rules regarding appointments to two key positions on the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB). Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Formation of BBMB Functions of BBMB What changes have been made to the BBMB rules? […]
Anti-Microbial Resistance Needs Urgent Attention
Context: Ever since the pandemic struck, concerns have been raised about the improper use of antimicrobials amongst Covid-19 patients. Relevance: GS-III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)? Concerns regarding Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) Way forward What is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)? Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the ability of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, […]