The Punjab and Haryana High Court will launch its first virtual court (e-court) to deal with traffic challan through video conferencing. This initiative will do away with the need for the litigant to be present in the court and facilitate adjudication of the case online. It will benefit all the stakeholders in the justice delivery… Continue reading Virtual court to deal with traffic challan to be launched today
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Navroz: Significance and importance
The Parsi New Year also known as Navroz was celebrated on August 17 to mark the beginning of the new Iranian calendar.It is celebrated for health, wealth, prosperity and productivity. The Balkans, the Caucasus and the Middle East celebrate Navroz festival on March 21.But in India there is another version of the festival that is… Continue reading Navroz: Significance and importance
Kolams help women map business potential
Recently,women from Tamil Nadu have started making Kolam inspired maps to identify lucrative locations to set up businesses. They complete the map with pie charts on exports and imports from the village.This has helped more than 5,000 women earn a sustainable income in six districts of Tamil Nadu. Kolam is a geometric line drawing composed… Continue reading Kolams help women map business potential
Supreme Court orders committee to review ecological aspects of Chardham project
The Supreme Court has cleared the Chardham highway project.The court has also asked the Environment Ministry to form the high-powered committee to look into environmental concerns. The committee shall consider the cumulative and independent impact of the Chardham project on the entire Himalayan valleys. The Char Dham highway development project is an initiative to improve… Continue reading Supreme Court orders committee to review ecological aspects of Chardham project
MCA amends provisions related to Differential Voting Rights under Companies Act
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has amended the provisions relating to Differential Voting Rights(DVRs) under the Companies Act. This objective of amendment is to enable promoters of Indian companies to retain control of their companies even as they raise equity capital from global investors. The amendments made includes raising the existing cap of 26 %… Continue reading MCA amends provisions related to Differential Voting Rights under Companies Act
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #14 August 17, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 17, 2019
Aadi Mahotsav to kick off in Ladakh Aadi Mahotsav or National Tribal Festival will be organised in Ladakh. The festival is a joint initiative of Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India(TRIFED). The theme of the festival is “A celebration of the spirit of Tribal Craft, Culture and Commerce”.… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 17, 2019
7 PM | A jan andolan for water | 17th August, 2019
Context: Jal Jeevan Mission that aims to supply water to all households by 2024. More in news: On August 15, during the Independence Day speech Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the Jal Jeevan Mission. Jal Jeevan Mission: Jal Jeevan Mission is to ensure HarGharJal (piped water supply) to all rural households by 2024. A New… Continue reading 7 PM | A jan andolan for water | 17th August, 2019
7 PM | Making CSR work: On Companies Act amendments | 17th August, 2019
Context: Corporate Social Responsibility or CSR was first encouraged as a voluntary contribution by business. Six years ago it evolved into a co-option of the corporate sector to promote inclusiveness in society and now with the amendments in Companies Act 2013, CSR has become an imposition. More in news: The panel headed by Corporate Affairs… Continue reading 7 PM | Making CSR work: On Companies Act amendments | 17th August, 2019
Daily Quiz #14 UPSC Prelims Marathon – August 17, 2019
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