Recently, the Central Government has notified the Indian Telegraph Right of Way (Amendment) Rules, 2021. The rule aims to incorporate the provisions related to nominal one-time compensation and uniform procedure for establishment of Overground Telegraph Line in the Indian Telegraph Right of Way Rules, 2016. Important points: The amount of one-time compensation for …

Recently, the Supreme Court has directed the Supervisory Committee to take an immediate and firm decision on the maximum water level that can be maintained at Mullaperiyar dam amidst torrential rains in Kerala. The Ministry of Jal Shakti has constituted a three-member Supervisory Committee to settle the issue of Mullaperiyar dam between Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Important points: For Kerala, where it is …

Recently, an MLA from UP was elected Deputy Speaker of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly. Article 93 of the Constitution provides for the election of both the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha. Article 178 contains the corresponding position for Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of a state. Important points: …

Recently, a report named G20 Climate Risk Atlas from the Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC) has said that G20 (Group of 20) countries including the wealthiest like the US, European countries, and Australia will bear extreme impacts of climate change over the coming years. The first study of its kind, it provides climate scenarios, information, data and future …

Recently, government officials have revealed that India and the European Union (EU)are set to resume negotiations for a Bilateral Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA). The BTIA talks have been suspended since 2013. However, at India-EU Leaders’ Meeting earlier this year, both countries agreed to relaunch free trade negotiations for the BTIA and also adopted a …