PM Modi to participate in all-India water ministers meet Subject :Polity Context: While addressing the challenges of water security as part of the India@2047 plan, the Prime Minister has proclaimed the ‘5P’ mantra which includes Political will, Public financing, Partnerships, Public Participation and Persuasion for sustainability. India’s water sector will play a significant […]
Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development (BIND) scheme Subject :Polity Context The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has recently approved a large infrastructure development scheme for Prasar Bharati, the public broadcasting service in India that heads All India Radio and Doordarshan. The Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development (BIND) scheme, worth over ₹2,500 crore, will […]
Preventing animal cruelty is a duty of the state Subject : Polity Context: Soon, a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court of India will deliver verdict on the validity of Tamil Nadu’s law permitting the practice of jallikattu in the State. History of Jallikattu issue: Jallikattu first came underlegal scrutiny in early 2000s when […]
No additional curbs on free speech by minister Subject: Polity Context: The Supreme Court in its recent judgement said that a statement made by a minister cannot be attributed to the government by invoking the principle of collective responsibility. More about the news: In the majority of the five judges ruled that a […]