Subject: Polity The latest India-specific data on COVID-19 infections is alarming. With the nation spending substantial resources to manage the pandemic, the role of CAG as a supreme audit institution has gained greater importance. About CAG is an independent authority under the Constitution of India. He is the head of the Indian audit & account […]

Subject: Polity Context: Gorkhaland Janmukthi Morcha (GJM) delegation to union minister meeting demands separate state. Concept: Gorkhaland consists of Nepali-speaking people of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Kurseong and other hilly districts of West-Bengal. The people belonging to these areas have ethical, cultural and language differences with the Bengali community of West-Bengal. It is scheduled area under fifth […]

Subject: Polity Context: The Election Commission (EC) reduced the maximum number of star campaigners permitted for campaigning during Bihar elections amid concerns over large gatherings in view of the pandemic. Concept: Who are star campaigners? They can be described as persons who are nominated by parties to campaign in a given set of Constituencies. These persons […]

Subject: Polity Context: The Centre will determine the jurisdictions of the Krishna and Godavari river management boards (KRMB and GRMB), Union Water Resources Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said recently. Concept : Inter-State Water Disputes Article 262 of the Constitution provides for the adjudication of inter state water disputes. Under this, Parliament may by law provide for the […]