Table of contents | |
GS-I | |
Kalasa-Bhanduri Project | |
GS-II | |
Decline of America's leadership | |
Supreme Court Collegium | |
Adverse Possession | |
GS-III | |
KYASANUR FOREST DISEASE (KFD) | |
Inheritance Tax |
Subject: Geography
Why in News?
The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) recently deferred the decision on diverting forest land from the Kali and Sahyadri tiger reserves for the construction of a part of the Karnataka government's Kalasa-Bhanduri Project.
About Kalasa-Bhanduri Project:
Key facts about Mahadayi River:
Source: Hindustan Times
Subject: International Relations
Why in News?
A divided American polity combined with a perception of its declining power is creating ripples among diplomatic circles.
Background: Post the collapse of USSR, American hegemony was firmly established. But with recent geopolitical and geoeconomic changes, global order is undergoing major changes shifting power balance from the west.
US as a superpower and its decline
Potential negative repercussions for India:
Potential positive repercussions:
Source: The Hindu
Subject: Polity and Governance
Why in News?
The Supreme Court recently quashed an Andhra Pradesh High Court order that voiced strong disapproval over the apex court Collegium transferring two Chief Justices and castigated the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister for his apparent attempts to undermine it.
About Supreme Court Collegium:
Source: Indian Express
Subject: Polity and Governance
Why in News?
Recently, the Supreme Court reiterated that a suit for declaration of title based on the plea of an adverse possession can be filed by the plaintiff.
About Adverse Possession:
Source: Live Law
Subject: General Science
Why in News?
Since January 1 this year, two people have died due to Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), a viral infection, in Karnataka.
Background:
About Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD)
Source: CDC. Gov
Subject: Economy
Why in News?
Oxfam report says that 70% of countries dont have any form of inheritance tax on wealth.
Background:
About Inheritance tax:
Status of inheritance tax in India:
When should the person receiving the inheritance pay tax ?
Need for an inheritance tax in India
Source: The Hindu
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3. What is the Supreme Court Collegium? |
4. What is Adverse Possession? |
5. What is KYASANUR FOREST DISEASE (KFD)? |
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