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What’s the Cauvery dispute and how does the Mekedatu dam feature in it?
Tamil Nadu has urged the Prime Minister to ensure no approval is given to Karnataka’s Mekedatu balancing reservoir unless it aligns with the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal (2007) award and the Supreme Court’s 2018 judgment. The dispute hinges on how the Supreme Court ruling is to be interpreted regarding lower-riparian consent.
PolityGS-II: Interstate river water disputes—Tribunals, Supreme Court rulings, Centre’s roleGS-II: Federalism and cooperative governance; rights of states as riparian partiesGS-III: Water resources management; irrigation and hydrological infrastructureIndian Express · Explained
New anti-paper leak bill passed in Lok Sabha amid Opposition uproar
Lok Sabha passed the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 to strengthen measures against paper leaks and unfair means. The bill now awaits Rajya Sabha approval amid opposition uproar and anti-leak protests.
Parliament’s Monsoon Session is set to take up a report under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968 into charges of misbehaviour against former judge Yashwant Varma. A key issue is whether his resignation took immediate effect or required Presidential acceptance, alongside doubts about his status post-resignation.
Indian Polity & ConstitutionGS-II: Separation of powers between Legislature, Executive and Judiciary; role of Parliament in removal of judgesGS-II: Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968 and procedure for investigation into allegations of misbehaviourGS-II: Judicial conduct, resignation, and legal effect of resignation of constitutional functionariesThe Hindu · National
Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 Day 8 Live Updates: Anti exam-paper leak law to be presented today
The Monsoon Session is expected to present and consider the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, aimed at strengthening anti-exam paper leak measures. The session also plans to take up the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 for consideration.
SecurityGS-II: Parliament—Bills, legislative process, role of oppositionGS-II: Governance—law and order framework; unfair means/cheating in examinationsIndian Express · India +1 स्रोत
Supreme Court orders states to shield Chambal forest staff from prosecution
The Supreme Court directed states to protect Chambal forest staff from prosecution while monitoring progress in curbing organised illegal sand mining. The court noted only partial improvement and continued to press for effective enforcement.
EnvironmentGS-II: Judiciary—Supreme Court directions and cases impacting governanceGS-III: Environment—illegal mining/sand mining, forest administration and enforcementHindustan Times · India
The Supreme Court directed that “digital arrest” frauds be defined as a standalone offence with stringent punishment and asset-attachment provisions. The Centre is preparing a draft bill to be introduced in Parliament during the current session, as per the court’s directions.
PolityGS-I: Role of media and social awareness in cyber frauds (contextual link)GS-II: Issues relating to laws and governance in cyber crime; identification of offences; criminal justice reformsGS-II: Statutory bodies and agencies involved in cybercrime law enforcement (contextual link)Hindustan Times · India
PM E-DRIVE SCHEME AND PROMOTION OF ELECTRIC MOBILITY
The PIB update provides scheme details and current status of India’s PM E-DRIVE for promoting electric mobility, including EV categories, incentives, and support for charging infrastructure and domestic manufacturing. It also seeks information on scheme impact and potential extension of incentives for Tier-II/Tier-III cities.
EnvironmentGS-III: Environment sustainability—electric mobility, air pollution and fossil fuel reductionGS-III: Infrastructure—charging infrastructure, battery manufacturing and recycling ecosystemGS-III: Government schemes and policies in energy transition and industrial policy (Make in India)PIB India
FCRA Bill 2026, a threat to civil society organisations
The government has listed the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 for consideration in the monsoon session, after earlier postponement due to protests from NGOs and Christian organisations. The proposal renews debate on regulation of foreign funding to civil society.
PolityGS-II: Regulation of NGOs, foreign funding and civil society; role of legislationGS-II: Parliament and law-making; civil liberties and governance issuesThe Hindu · Opinion
Unaddressed challenges: on India’s crisis in education
An Opinion piece reviews India’s education crisis and argues that responses rely on legislation and task forces rather than fixing core system design. It focuses on the stalled K. Radhakrishnan Committee blueprint for restructuring the NTA with a UPSC-like structure and a digital, biometric-based exam framework.
GovernmentGS-II: Government institutions—National Testing Agency reform, administrative capacity, regulatory oversightGS-II: Issues with governance—recruitment, organisational structure, policy implementation bottlenecksGS-III: Science & technology in governance—biometric/online testing frameworks and cybersecurity/forensics aspectsThe Hindu · Opinion
U.S. Senate fast-tracks Act that could see 100% tariffs on India for its Russian oil imports
The U.S. Senate has fast-tracked the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which could impose 100% targeted tariffs on India for importing Russian oil. The bill aims to cut Russia’s revenue used for the Ukraine war via energy-linked sanctions pressure.
International RelationsGS-II: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interestsGS-II: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving IndiaGS-III: Indian economy—international trade and energy securityThe Hindu · International