CONTENTS
- Collegium System
- CITES CoP19
- Rooftop solar installations fell 29%
- Russia’s nuclear icebreakers
- Ram Setu
Collegium System
Context:
The Supreme Court Collegium led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud published its resolution recommending the transfer of seven High Court judges.
Relevance:
GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Indian Judiciary)
Dimensions of the Article:
- What is the Collegium System?
- Working of the Collegium System and NJAC
- Appointment procedure of HC Judges
- Transfer procedure of HC Judges
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CITES CoP19
Context:
The 19th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP19) to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is being held at Panama City. CoP19 is also known as the World Wildlife Conference.
Relevance:
GS III: Environment and Ecology
Dimensions of the Article:
- Highlights of the Conference
- CITES agreement
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Rooftop Solar Installations Fell 29%
Context:
Rooftop solar capacity installations in India fell 29% to 320 megawatt (MW) in July-September 2022, according to Mercom Research India.
Relevance:
GS III- Environment
Dimensions of the Article:
- What is India’s solar policy?
- Reasons for rooftop solar adoption not meeting targets
- How critical is solar power to India’s commitment to mitigate climate change?
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Russia’s Nuclear Icebreakers
Context:
Recently, Russian President virtually presided over the launch and flag raising ceremony of two nuclear-powered icebreakers at St. Petersburg and said such icebreakers were of “strategic importance”.
Relevance:
GS II: International Relations
Dimensions of the Article:
- Why are the Russian icebreakers significant?
- Why are countries racing towards the Arctic?
- India’s stand with respect to the Arctic
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Ram Setu
Context:
Recently, the Supreme Court gave the Centre four weeks’ time to file a response clarifying its stand on a plea seeking national heritage status for the ‘Ram Setu’.
Relevance:
GS III: Infrastructure
Dimensions of the Article:
- About Ram Setu
- Sethusamudram Ship Channel Project (SSCP)
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