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Urban Flooding- An Overview

Context: Recent flood like situation in Mumbai leading to disruption in civic life What is urban flooding? Flood is defined as “an overflow of a large body of water over areas not usually inundated”. Thus, flooding in urban areas is caused by intense and/or prolonged rainfall, which overwhelms the capacity of the drainage system. Urban… Continue reading Urban Flooding- An Overview

Must Read News Articles – July 5, 2018

Archives GS: 2 L-G bound by ‘aid and advice’ of Delhi govt., says Constitution Bench A five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court unanimously held on Wednesday that Lieutenant-Governor Anil Baijal is bound by the “aid and advice” of the Arvind Kejriwal government. ‘Delhi as capital belongs to the nation as a whole’ CJI quotes… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – July 5, 2018

Must Read News Articles – July 4, 2018

Archives GS: 2 Consult UPSC for selecting police chiefs, SC tells States The Supreme Court on Tuesday restrained the State governments from appointing Directors-General of Police without first consulting the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Take action to stop spread of fake news, govt. tells WhatsApp Amid reports of lynchings across the country over fake… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – July 4, 2018

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