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J&K HOUSE SEEKS AMENDMENTS TO FOOD SAFETY ACT Why in the News? Legislative Concern: Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker urged amendments to the Food Safety Act to address rising food adulteration concerns. Ministerial Admission: Health Minister acknowledged deficiencies in the Act, highlighting limited punitive powers and enforcement constraints. DEFICIENCIES IN FOOD SAFETY ACT ENFORCEMENT …
Read MoreGreen Panel Clears Dulhasti-II Amid Indus Treaty Pause Why in the News? The Environment Ministry’s expert panel has recommended clearance for the 260 MW Dulhasti Stage-II hydropower project on the Chenab river, amid India putting the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance and fast-tracking hydel projects in the Indus basin. This decision highlights the growing …
Read MoreSix Years After Article 370: Promise vs Reality Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 : Indian Constitution, Government Policies & Interventions Federalism, Parliament Why in the News ? August 5, 2025, marks six years since the decision to abrogate article 370 and the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) into two Union Territories. To fully understand …
Read MoreBharat Rejects Arbitration Court on Indus Treaty Why in News ? Bharat (India) has dismissed a recent “supplemental award” by a Court of Arbitration over the Kishenganga and Ratle hydel projects, calling it illegal and Pakistan-sponsored. India has also suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) following the Pahalgam terrorist attack. About India’s Objection to Arbitration …
Read MoreChenab Rail Bridge: Engineering Marvel with Strategic Importance for India On June 6, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Chenab Rail Bridge, the world’s highest railway arch bridge and India’s longest railway bridge, located in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. This PM Modi inauguration marks a historic achievement for …
Read MoreBanu Mushtaq’s Booker Win Highlights Margins’ Voices Syllabus: GS-1: Indian Literature Focus: Banu Mushtaq, a senior Kannada writer, has won the 2025 International Booker Prize, becoming the latest International Booker Prize winner from India. Her short story collection “Heart Lamp” (Hridaya Deepa), translated into English by Deepa Bhasthi, marks a milestone for Kannada women’s literature …
Read MoreBrazil Sets COP30 Agenda with Three Priorities Why in the News? Brazil, the incoming COP30 Presidency, has outlined a three-point agenda for climate talks at the upcoming Bonn meeting (SB62) and COP30 in November, focusing on multilateralism, people-centric climate action, and Paris Agreement implementation. About Brazil’s Three Priorities for COP30: Reinforce Multilateralism: Brazil stressed the …
Read MoreCBI Chargesheet Filed Against Former J&K Governor in Latest CBI Cases Why in the News? The CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation), also known as the cbi central bureau of investigation, has filed a chargesheet against former J&K governor Satya Pal Malik, who was also a former cm of jammu and kashmir, and six others in …
Read MoreIntroduction The concept of territories administered by the Centre in India has a historical background predating independence. Scheduled districts were introduced in 1874, later becoming Chief Commissioners’ Provinces, directly administered by a Chief Commissioner under the Governor General/Viceroy. The States Reorganisation Act of 1956 reshaped India’s administrative divisions, creating Union Territories (UTs), with the Constitution …
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