The Director General of Police (DGP) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) stated that individuals found assisting militants in J&K should be prosecuted under the Enemy Agents Ordinance, 2005. Historical Background The ordinance was initially issued by the Dogra Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir in 1917. It is referred to as …

Fatalities in the Kallakurichi (TN) liquor tragedy are linked to methanol poisoning. Ethanol and Methanol in Illicit Liquor Ethanol Ethanol, commonly referred to as alcohol, is naturally produced through the fermentation of sugars by yeasts or through petrochemical processes such as ethylene hydration. In India, ethanol is primarily obtained from …

To address peak power demand, the Indian government has allowed trading of surplus electricity generated from “linkage coal” in the country’s power markets. What is Coal Linkage? Coal linkages are agreements that guarantee a continuous supply of coal from mines to consumers such as power plants, steel, and cement industries. …

Event: To commemorate the 350th anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s coronation, an exhibition featuring 115 oil paintings was organized by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) and the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA). Guidance: The paintings were created under the guidance of Padma Vibhushan Babasaheb Purandare. …

Kerala Assembly Resolution: The Kerala Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution requesting the Centre to rename the state as “Keralam’’ in the Constitution. Constitutional Provision: Article 3: Empowers the Centre to change the name of existing states. This requires an amendment to the name of the state listed under Article …

The ongoing severe heatwave across the country has reignited discussions about officially recognizing heatwaves as disasters under the Disaster Management Act, 2005. How India Manages Disasters Constitutional Context There is no mention of disasters in the Constitution of India. Legislative Framework Disaster Management Act (DMA) 2005: Enacted following the 1999 …

Relevancy for Mains: Need for an Internal Security Plan, Importance of having a National Security Doctrine (NSD) for India, etc. India enjoys a position of international prestige unseen since independence, and the economy thrives. Notably, China has acknowledged India’s resolve to resist undue pressure. However, to capitalize on this momentum, …