Constitutional Challenge to the 2019 Abrogation of Article 370

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Constitutional provisions   Source: IE  Context: The Supreme Court began hearings on the constitutional challenge to the 2019 abrogation of Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir.   What is Article 370? Article 370 was a provision in the Indian Constitution that granted special autonomy and privileges to …

Dal Lake (J&K)

  Source: TH  Context: A study conducted by the Central Institute of Fisheries Education highlighted the detrimental impact of pollution on native fish species and breeding grounds in Dal Lake since 2007-08. The study attributes the pollution to factors such as increased alkalinity, elevated pH levels, rising chloride content, reduced inflow of water and human …

Jhelum River (J&K)

Mapping Source: DTE  Context: A recent study by researchers from the National Institute of Technology Srinagar has revealed an alarming level of microplastics in the Jhelum River in Kashmir, mainly attributed to unscientific municipal solid waste disposal sites.   Microplastics, measuring less than 5 millimetres, are particularly problematic as they can be ingested by riverine …

Kishtwar region (J&K)  

Mapping Source: PIB  Context: Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar region is set to become a major power hub in North India, generating approximately 6,000 MW of power upon completion of ongoing power projects.   Names of the various upcoming hydroelectric project are: Pakal Dul (1,000 MW); Kiru Hydroelectric project (624 MW); Kwar Hydroelectric project, Kirthai II …

[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 17 March 2023

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[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 06 March 2023

InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …

[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 16 January 2023

InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions in your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …

New land rules bring J&K on par with the rest of India

GS Paper 3   Source: The Hindu Context: The abrogation of special status under articles 35A and 370 for Jammu and Kashmir was followed by various initiatives to initiate land reforms and modernization in the erstwhile state. Toughening the stand on newly introduced land rules that have ended leaseholders’ rights for extension in the Union …