News: Recently, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) ordered the liquidation of budget carrier Go First. It potentially brings an end to the airline and its 20-month-long insolvency proceedings. About National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) It is a quasi-judicial body established to handle civil corporate disputes. It was established on 1st June 2016 under the… Continue reading National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)
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Sebi’s ‘when-listed’ platform
News: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is planning to launch a “when-listed” platform. About “when-listed” platform This platform will allow trading of a company’s shares between the allotment of shares after an IPO and their official listing on stock exchanges. The platform aims to reduce ‘grey market activity’ in companies’ stocks. Grey… Continue reading Sebi’s ‘when-listed’ platform
Ad-hoc Judges in High Court
News: The Supreme Court recently suggested the temporary appointment of retired High Court judges on an ad hoc (as-needed) basis to address the backlog of pending criminal cases in several High Courts. About Ad-hoc Judges in High Court Constitutional Provisions– The appointment of ad hoc judges is provided for in the Constitution under Article 224A… Continue reading Ad-hoc Judges in High Court
India’s Drive to Globalize Digital Public Infrastructure- Explained Pointwise
India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) has emerged as a pioneering model for digital transformation, gaining global attention and accolades, particularly during India’s G20 presidency. The country’s DPI has been praised for its comprehensiveness and ability to address socio-economic challenges. Prominent figures such as Bill Gates have recognized India’s efforts in building an infrastructure that leverages… Continue reading India’s Drive to Globalize Digital Public Infrastructure- Explained Pointwise
Ratnagiri Buddhist Site
News: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has uncovered remarkable Buddhist remains during fresh excavations at the historic Ratnagiri site in Jajpur district. About Ratnagiri Buddhist Site Location– It is located 100 km northeast of Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It is part of the famous Diamond Triangle of Odisha along with Udaygiri and Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri – translated… Continue reading Ratnagiri Buddhist Site
National Board for Wildlife (NBWL)
News: The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has rejected the Uttarakhand government’s proposal to conduct soapstone mining near the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary. About National Board for Wildlife It is a Statutory body constituted by the Central Government under Section 5 A of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 (WLPA). It is worth noting that the Wildlife… Continue reading National Board for Wildlife (NBWL)
Pillars for development of Indian Agriculture- Explained Pointwise
Indian agriculture, the backbone of the nation, faces a dual challenge: ensuring food security and sustainable rural livelihoods while promoting modernity and inclusivity. Despite significant advancements in productivity, India’s agricultural sector remains largely traditional, with limited technological adoption. To transform agriculture into a developed sector by 2047, several critical imperatives need to be addressed through… Continue reading Pillars for development of Indian Agriculture- Explained Pointwise
Bharathapuzha River
News: Recently, a family of four drowned in the Bharathapuzha River. About Bharathapuzha River Length of the river– 209 km It is the second-longest river in Kerala, after the Periyar River. It is considered as the Nile of kerela and is also known as Nila, Ponnani, Kuttippuram . Course and Origin– The river rises in… Continue reading Bharathapuzha River
Lake Naivasha
News: Kenya’s renowned Lake Naivasha is being severely affected by the spread of water hyacinth, which has overtaken significant portions of the lake. About Lake Naivasha It is a shallow freshwater lake situated in Kenya’s southern Rift Valley. It is designated as the Ramsar site. It is of relatively recent geological origin and is surrounded… Continue reading Lake Naivasha
Lokpal of India
News: The Foundation Day of the Lokpal of India was held for the first time on 16th January at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi in the august presence of the Chief Justice of India, Shri Justice Sanjiv Khanna. About Lokpal The Lokpal is a statutory body established under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013. Its primary… Continue reading Lokpal of India
