Category: GS 2
Staff shortage, Financial Dependency Plague Local Governance
An annual survey of Indian cities underscores the substantial financial dependency, limited autonomy in staffing and task allocation of local governments on their state counterparts.
Lok Sabha Ethics Committee
Lok Sabha Speaker has directed a complaint of “cash-for-query” lodged by one MP against another MP to be reviewed by the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee.
Groundwater Management | Atal Bhujal Yojana
The 5th gathering of the National Level Steering Committee (NLSC) for the Atal Bhujal Yojana (ATAL JAL) took place to assess the comprehensive advancement of the program.
India-China Relations
Written records of contact between India and China date back to at least the 2nd century B.C.
Surrogacy in India
Supreme Court has protected the right of parenthood of a woman, suffering from Mayer Rokitansky Kuster Hauser syndrome.
India-Canada Relations
Unprecedented escalation of tensions between India and Canada due to the Khalistan issue.
Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA)
Supreme Court issued notice to the Delhi Police on petitions challenging the arrest of NewsClick founder under the draconian Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).
India-Sri Lanka Relations
India and Sri Lanka have a long history of cultural, religious, and linguistic ties that date back to more than 2500 years.
Understanding the Collegium System: India’s Unique Approach to Judicial Appointments
Centre notified the appointment of 17 judges across eight High Courts and the transfer of 16 judges across several High Courts
Scheduled Areas in India
What do the home lands of India’s ST communities look like? | Explained | The Hindu
Role of Sustainable Water Management in Food Security
The Theme of this year’s World Food Day(October 16) is ”Water is Life, Water is Food’ which underscores the importance of sustainable Water Management.