SC keen on ending Mullaperiyar battle
Context: The Supreme court wants to strengthen and widen the ambit and responsibilities of the supervisory committee Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Constitution (Interstate water disputes), GS-I: Geography (Water Sources), GS-III: Disaster management Dimensions of the Article: Key Points About Mullaperiyar Dam About the Dispute regarding Mullaperiyar river Recent developments regarding Mullaperiyar dam risk Background on […]
Principle Of Reasonable Accommodation
Context The Karnataka High Court rejected an argument in support of permitting Muslim girls wearing head-scarves that was based on the principle of ‘reasonable accommodation’. Relevance: GS II- Polity Dimensions of the Article: What is Reasonable accommodation: How does the principle work? What is the legal position on this in India? What is Reasonable accommodation: […]
Privilege Motion
Context: The West Bengal Assembly accepted a privilege motion against Leader of Opposition on charges that he threatened four MLAs in the Assembly. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is a privilege motion? Where do these rules find mention? What is the authority of the Speaker/ Chairperson vis-à-vis privilege motion? […]
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Context: Meghalaya has withdrawn consent to the CBI to investigate cases in the state, becoming the ninth state in the country to have taken this step.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 Which states have withdrawn consent, and why?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 […]
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? […]
History of the Kuki Insurgency in Manipur
Context: Just before the Assembly Elections started in Manipur on February 28, all insurgent groups associated with the Kuki tribes in Manipur said they will vote for the BJP. This comes days after Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that his party will end the Kuki insurgency problem in five years, if it is voted […]
Judiciary Needs More HC Judges: CJI
Context: Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana said there was a need to both increase the number of judges in High Courts and urgently fill existing vacancies. 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 […]
Insurgency Threat in Manipur
Context: Defence Minister, while addressing an election rally in Imphal West, called upon insurgency groups operating in Manipur to shun violence and come to the negotiating table. He said the Centre is ready to hold dialogue with them to bring lasting peace to the region. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the article: Rise of […]
Fundamental Duties
Context: Recently, The Supreme Court issued notices to the Centre and states in a writ petition seeking the enforcement of the fundamental duties of citizens as enshrined in the Constitution of India. The petition, argues that citizens have a duty to uphold the ideals of the country and to contribute to its growth and betterment, […]