Cauvery Water Regulation Committee an unbiased platform, says Union Minister Subject :Polity Section: National body Context: The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) is an unbiased platform working towards best management of water resources. All India Secretaries Conference on Water Vision @2047-Way Ahead– Organised by the National Water Mission of the Ministry of Jal […]
On equal access to benefits for all SCs Subject: Polity Section: Constitution Context: The Union government has formed a high level committee of secretaries, chaired by the Cabinet Secretary, to evaluate and work out a method for the equitable distribution of benefits, schemes and initiatives to the most backward communities among the over […]
SC status can’t be given to Dalits who converted to Islam & Christianity: Centre to SC Subject: Polity Section: Constitution Context: Centre has told the Supreme Court The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950 does not suffer from any “unconstitutionality” and the exclusion of Christianity and Islam was due to the reason that the […]
Delhi HC protects Anil Kapoor’s personality rights: What they are, how have courts ruled Subject: Polity Section: Constitution Context: The Delhi High Court in September allowed Kapoor’s pleas for protection of his personality rights from misuse by third parties. More in news: Celebrities can move the Court and seek an injunction when an […]
First meeting of the Social Audit Advisory Body (SAAB) held Subject : Polity Section: National Body Context: The 1st meeting of the Social Audit Advisory Body (SAAB) was held on 18th January 2024 at the conference hall, Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. More on News: The meeting commenced with a welcome address […]
Courts should not allow suits that seek to convert places of worship Subject :Polity Section: Legislation in news Context: Allahabad High Court order to appoint a commissioner to inspect the Shahi Idgah Mosque in Mathura, the Supreme Court has stalled for a while a likely move to get the status of the place […]
CBI registers FIR against Environics Trust for alleged violation of FCRA provisions Subject : Polity Section: Legislation in news Context: The CBI has alleged that Environics Trust has funded agitators and had been involved in activities creating law and order issues in the country. More on news: The CBI has alleged that Environics […]