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Governance & PolityLegal & Judiciary

SC declines interim stay on merger of 6 Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs with Shinde camp

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to grant an interim stay on Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's decision to recognise the "merger" of six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs with the rival Shiv Sena faction led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The apex court, however, agreed to hear the challenge to the Speaker's decision after two weeks. The petition was filed by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Arvind Sawant, who termed the merger "ex facie unconstitutional, illegal and perverse." The circular issued by the Joint Secretary of the Lok Sabha Secretariat recognized the purported merger.

  • The Supreme Court refused an interim stay on the Lok Sabha Speaker's decision regarding the merger of Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs with the Shinde faction.
  • The court agreed to hear the challenge to the Speaker's decision after two weeks.
  • The petition was filed by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Arvind Sawant, challenging the merger as unconstitutional and illegal.
Exam Points
  • Lok Sabha Speaker: Om Birla
  • Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister: Eknath Shinde
  • Petitioner: Arvind Sawant (Shiv Sena UBT leader)
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Environment & EcologySocial Issues

Aravali panel's consultation process excludes rural people, say environmentalists

Environmentalists and activists have raised concerns that the Supreme Court-appointed committee's online consultation process for the Aravali hills excludes rural communities. They argue that the online mechanism, relying on email or Google forms, is not accessible to non-literate and technology-savvy rural people who are most directly impacted. The committee, formed on May 25, is tasked with reviewing the Centre's report on the definition and delineation of the Aravali hill range and must submit its report by August 31. Activists also criticized the 21-day feedback window as insufficient for meaningful participation from diverse communities.

  • Environmentalists criticize the online consultation process of the SC-appointed Aravali panel for excluding rural communities.
  • The online mechanism is deemed inaccessible to non-literate and technology-savvy rural populations.
  • The committee's mandate is to review the Centre's report on the definition and delineation of the Aravali hill range.
Exam Points
  • Committee formed on: May 25
  • Report submission deadline: August 31
  • Organizations mentioned: Pan-India Adivasi Samanvay Manch Bharat, Stand With Nature, Ridge Bachao Andolan
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Governance & PolityAgriculture

Cauvery Water Management Authority directs Karnataka and Tamil Nadu to maintain status quo on water release

The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) met in Delhi and, noting poor rainfall in the Cauvery basin, directed Karnataka and Tamil Nadu to strictly confine the use of their present water storage to drinking purposes. The CWMA, which monitors the implementation of Cauvery water release as per the Supreme Court's verdict, warned against using water for other purposes like irrigation. It observed that the current storage in reservoirs could only meet drinking water requirements and expressed confidence that judicious use would prevent shortages. The situation will be reviewed by the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee on July 28.

  • The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) directed Karnataka and Tamil Nadu to use existing water storage only for drinking purposes.
  • The directive was issued due to poor rainfall in the Cauvery basin, indicating a distress year.
  • Karnataka had released less water than prescribed to Tamil Nadu in June and July.
Exam Points
  • Body: Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA)
  • Review by: Cauvery Water Regulation Committee
  • Karnataka water release in June: 2.5 tmcft
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InfrastructureDisaster Management

Sikkim tunnel tragedy toll rises to 15; rescue operation continues

The death toll in the Sikkim tunnel disaster rose to 15, with rescue operations continuing for the remaining 10 workers. The accident occurred on July 20 at 1:04 p.m. in the under-construction head race tunnel for the Teesta State-VI Hydroelectric Project at Samardung in Namchi district. NHPC reported that 25 personnel were trapped after a sudden release of suspected methane gas caused an explosion. Rescue efforts are challenged by rainfall and accumulation of mud and water inside the tunnel. The NHPC announced an ex-gratia payment of ₹5 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased.

  • The death toll from the Sikkim tunnel disaster has reached 15, with rescue operations ongoing for 10 trapped workers.
  • The incident occurred at the Teesta State-VI Hydroelectric Project due to an explosion caused by suspected methane gas.
  • Rescue operations are hampered by adverse weather conditions and debris inside the tunnel.
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  • Location: Teesta State-VI Hydroelectric Project, Samardung, Namchi district, Sikkim
  • Date of accident: July 20
  • Initial number trapped: 25
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