JPC (Joint Parliamentary Committee) is a temporary/ad hoc committee constituted by Parliament for examining a specific issue, Bill or matter. It consists of members from both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Composition: The strength and composition of a JPC are decided by Parliament through the motion/resolution constituting it. Chairperson: Generally, the Chairperson is appointed by…
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 13 August 2026
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 13 August 2026 brings together the news items of the day that map to the Prelims syllabus — polity, economy, environment, science and technology, and international relations. Each item is written as a factual pointer you can revise quickly, with the static-syllabus link made explicit so the reading feeds directly into your Prelims notes.
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Removal of Judges
Constitutional provisions: Removal of Supreme Court and High Court judges is governed primarily by Articles 124(4), 124(5) and 217. Grounds for removal: A judge can be removed only on the grounds of: Proved misbehaviour, or Incapacity. Authority: The judge is removed by the President of India. Parliamentary requirement: The President can remove the judge only…
Mullaperiyar Dam
Location: Mullaperiyar Dam is located on the Periyar River in Idukki district, Kerala. River: It is built across the Periyar River. Ownership: The dam is situated in Kerala, but its operation and water rights are linked to Tamil Nadu under the historical agreement. Historical agreement: The Periyar Lease Agreement of 1886 was signed between the…
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