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Coal block allocations since 1993 illegal: Supreme Court
The [Supreme Court] declared all coal block allocations made between 1993 and 2011 illegal and arbitrary, stating the process suffered from legal flaws and a lack of transparency. The judgment highlights the failure of the Screening Committee and the government dispensation route, paving the way for potential cancellations and emphasizing the need for competitive bidding in resource allocation.
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Must ReadU.S. Senate advances sanctions bill targeting Russian-Iranian oil buyers, including India and China
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Must ReadIndia's factory output grows 7.3% in June, fastest pace in nearly two years
India's industrial output, measured by the [Index of Industrial Production (IIP)], recorded a robust growth of 7.3% in June, marking the fastest pace in nearly two years. This growth, significantly exceeding economists' expectations, was driven by strong performances in manufacturing, electricity, and the mining sectors, suggesting a positive momentum for the overall [Gross Domestic Product (GDP)] growth in the first quarter of the fiscal year.
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Must ReadParliament Monsoon Session Day 8 highlights: Anti-paper leak bill passed in Lok Sabha by voice vote
The [Lok Sabha] passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill by a voice vote during the Monsoon Session. The bill addresses the critical issue of paper leaks, specifically referencing the recent controversies surrounding the [NEET] examination, sparking significant political debate regarding the integrity of the national education system.
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Must ReadAt UNSC, India expresses ‘deep concerns’ over Hormuz attacks, backs two-state policy for Gaza conflict
At a UN Security Council open debate, India expressed deep concern over escalating violence in West Asia, specifically condemning recent attacks on commercial vessels in the [Strait of Hormuz]. India’s Permanent Representative highlighted the critical importance of unimpeded maritime navigation and reiterated India's support for a two-state solution to the Gaza conflict, alongside emphasizing the need to protect UN peacekeepers in Lebanon.
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Must ReadLok Sabha grants extension to panel on ‘One Nation One Election’ till Winter Session
A Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the [Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024], which aims to implement the 'One Nation, One Election' framework, has been granted an extension until the Winter Session of Parliament. The committee is conducting nationwide consultations to explore the feasibility of holding simultaneous elections for the [Lok Sabha], State assemblies, and local bodies by 2029.
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Must ReadSupreme Court quashes 2021 OM allowing ex post facto environmental clearance, but upholds Centre’s power to provide ‘amnesty schemes’
The [Supreme Court of India] has quashed a 2021 Office Memorandum (OM) issued by the [Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change] that allowed infrastructure projects to obtain ex post facto (retroactive) environmental clearances. The Court ruled that administrative orders cannot override or permanently alter the mandatory requirement for prior environmental clearance established under the [Environment Impact Assessment Notification, 2006], a delegated legislation.
When is heavy rainfall a cloudburst, and when is it not? | Explained
The article clarifies the scientific definition of a 'cloudburst' as established by the [India Meteorological Department] (IMD), noting that the term is frequently misused by officials and the media in India. This misuse often conflates extreme rainfall with systemic failures in urban planning and infrastructure, highlighting the need for precise meteorological terminology in disaster reporting.
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Must ReadWhat’s the Cauvery dispute and how does the Mekedatu dam feature in it?
The [Tamil Nadu] government has urged the Prime Minister to halt [Karnataka]'s proposed [Mekedatu Dam] project on the [Cauvery River], arguing it violates the [Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal] award and the 2018 Supreme Court judgment. The dispute highlights the ongoing tensions over the sharing of interstate river waters, a recurring theme in Indian federalism, especially during years of deficient rainfall.
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Must ReadCo-existing with tigers outside reserves
India's tiger population has seen a significant recovery since the launch of [Project Tiger] in 1973, with over 70% of the world's wild tigers now residing in the country. This success has led to a new challenge: an increasing number of tigers (estimated at 35-40%) are living outside protected reserves, resulting in heightened human-tiger conflict.
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