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Day 17

Mission Surya – Day 17: Collegium System, Assam Accord & Groundwater Contaminants

Important polity and environment topics including the Collegium system, Assam Accord and groundwater contamination.

3 March 2026

Day 17 explores constitutional processes and environmental challenges relevant for UPSC prelims.

Core Concepts

Collegium system governs appointment and transfer of judges in higher judiciary.

Supreme Court Collegium consists of CJI and four senior-most judges.

Assam Accord (1985) addressed illegal immigration concerns in Assam.

Major groundwater contaminants include nitrate, fluoride, arsenic, iron and uranium.

Current Account Deficit

• A narrow CAD indicates reduced dependence on foreign capital inflows.

• Strong services exports and remittances help maintain external stability.

Quick Revision for Prelims

  • • Collegium system governs appointment and transfer of judges in higher judiciary.
  • • Supreme Court Collegium consists of CJI and four senior-most judges.
  • • Assam Accord (1985) addressed illegal immigration concerns in Assam.