CJI Kant says ‘no plea’ filed on ‘police violence’ during CJP’s Parliament march
Distilled Policy Brief
- The Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, clarified that no petition was filed with the Supreme Court regarding police violence during the July 20 Parliament march.
- No petitions were filed with the Supreme Court regarding alleged police excesses during the July 20 crackdown on student protesters, with only a representation received from a lawyer.
- The Supreme Court clarified its stance on the matter during mentioning hours on July 24, 2026, when the Chief Justice criticized "reckless" media reports suggesting the court had refused to list a petition on the issue.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to the bilateral research and industrial cooperation engagements between India and Germany, consider the following statements: 1. Roundtables held with German research organizations, such as the Fraunhofer Institutes, prioritized key fields including microelectronics, power electronics, and smart manufacturing. 2. Expanding industry-academia innovation networks and collaboration in battery technologies form key components of the enhanced strategic cooperation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- [A] 1 only
- [B] 2 only
- [C] Both 1 and 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Both statements are correct. High-level roundtables with German research institutes, including Fraunhofer Institutes, focused on microelectronics, power electronics, smart manufacturing, battery technologies, and logistics. Furthermore, the engagement emphasized strengthening industry-academia innovation networks, science and technology cooperation, and advanced manufacturing capabilities between India and Germany.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.