Disaster risk reduction: CEA releases disaster management plan for power sector

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Disaster and Disaster Management   Source: BL   Direction: The article highlights the approach for disaster mitigation, preparedness, emergency response and recovery efforts in the power sector.   Context: The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released the disaster management plan (DMP) for the power sector in a bid to evolve a …

Centre vs Delhi Govt on control over services: timeline of a dispute

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States, Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure, Devolution of Powers   Source: IE  Direction: The article highlights the protracted legal battle between the Centre and the Delhi government and SC’s verdicts on this dispute.    Context: A five-judge Constitution Bench of …