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Delegated legislation Subject: Polity Context: Rules made by Centre, State cannot exceed powers granted by parent statute says SC More about the News: SC ruled on a Kerala electricity board appeal holds that delegated legislation, such as rules and regulations, must not supplant, exceed or be in non-compliance with the law they derive […]
Writ Petition Subject: Polity Context: The Delhi high court refused the plea by the Indian Airlines Officers Association seeking pay and allowance arrears. More about the News: The petitioner, in their plea, sought arrears of pay and allowances for the period of January 1, 1997 to July 31, 2006. Counsel for Air India […]
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launches 2 key initiatives Subject: Polity Context: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launches 2 key initiatives to take India’s Urban Rejuvenation journey to next level. The two key initiatives of Ministry are ‘City Finance Rankings, 2022’ and ‘City Beauty Competition’. About City Finance Rankings: City Finance […]
Maharashtra assembly passes bill to bring CM under Lokayukta Subject: Polity Context: The Maharashtra Assembly unanimously passed the Maharashtra LokayuktaAct, 2022 More about the news: The Maharashtra Lokayukta Act, 2022 will give additional powers to the Lokayukta to direct state agencies to probe public servants, including the chief minister and state ministers. As […]
How disputes among states resolved Subject: Polity Context; The border dispute between Maharashtra and Karnataka is intensifying, with both states hardening their stance. Mechanism for the disputes redressal between states: Centre as a neutral mediator Attempts are often made to resolve inter-state disputes with the cooperation of both sides, with the Centre working […]
Agra and Kohinoor Subject: History Introduction: The Koh-i-Noor is a large, colorless diamond that was found close to Guntur in the state, India, probably within the thirteenth century. It weighed 793 carats (158.6 g) uncut and was initially owned by the Kakatiya dynasty. Timeline of Possession 14th Century AD: In the early 14th […]
Indian syrup linked to deaths in Uzbekistan Subject: Science and Technology Context: Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Health that at least 18 children have died in Samarkand after allegedly consuming an India-manufactured syrup, Doc-1 Max prepared by Noida-based Marion Biotech. More about the news: After Gambia, an Indian syrup is linked to deaths of 18 […]
Heralds of early spring? Mango flowering observed in Odisha, Telangana a month sooner than usual Subject: Geography Context: Mango flowering has started since the third week of December in Telangana and Odisha, which is at least a month sooner than the normal period of flowering. Details: Unseasonal rainfall and a warmer-than-normal winter — […]
India’s first project to conserve Nilgiri Tahr takes shape Subject: Environment Context: : India’s first Nilgiri Tahr project to conserve the State animal of Tamil Nadu will be taken up at a cost of ₹25.14 crores. About the project: Announced during the Tamilnadu state budget 2022-23. The project will be implemented over the […]
India is all set to go for its first waste-to-hydrogen project Subject: Environment In the news: Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has partnered with business enterprise The Green Billions (TGBL) to manage its waste and generate it into useable green hydrogen. TGBL’s special purpose vehicle or subsidiary, Variate Pune Waste to Energy Private Ltd, […]