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BJP demands White Paper on Karnataka's drought relief
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BJP demands a White Paper on Karnataka drought relief: the GS-II term aspirants must know
The BJP has demanded a White Paper on the Karnataka government's handling of drought relief.
Why it matters: factual, Prelims-type
What you need to know
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Karnataka's opposition BJP demanded a White Paper on the state government's drought relief measures, while farmer groups threatened agitation if the upcoming special legislative session fails to adequately address drought compensation.
The state government has faced pressure over the pace and adequacy of relief disbursed to drought-hit districts this year.
ഉറവിടങ്ങൾ: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
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Remember these
- BJP demanded a White Paper on the Karnataka government's drought relief measures
- Farmer groups have threatened agitation over drought compensation
- Demand is tied to an upcoming special legislative session
- State faces pressure over the pace and adequacy of relief in drought-hit districts
- A White Paper is an official government report stating facts and policy position on an issue
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How the exam will ask it
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- A White Paper is an official government document setting out facts and the government's policy position on an issue.
- The Karnataka opposition BJP has demanded a White Paper on the state's drought relief measures.
- Farmer groups have threatened agitation if the special legislative session fails to adequately address drought compensation.
മെയിൻസ്
GS Paper II - State Government & Public Policy: the issue is the adequacy and pace of drought relief disbursement in Karnataka, which has prompted the opposition to demand a White Paper as an accountability tool ahead of a special legislative session. This reflects wider concerns about state fiscal capacity and farmer distress management, pointing to the need for transparent, time-bound compensation mechanisms and independent audit of relief disbursement.
Quick recall
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The opposition BJP's demand for a 'White Paper' on Karnataka's drought relief is a demand for:
- a legally binding court order
- a United Nations resolution
- an official report setting out the government's policy position and facts on an issue
- a private member's bill
ഉത്തരം കാണിക്കൂ
ഉത്തരം: C — Correct: an official report setting out the government's policy position and facts on an issue — that is what a White Paper is, and the BJP wants one on Karnataka's drought relief. • A court order — wrong: unrelated to a White Paper. • A UN resolution — wrong: not a domestic government document. • A private member's bill — wrong: a different, legislative instrument.
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