Author: Yash Dagar

News: Bangladesh’s interim government said it will seek Interpol’s assistance in repatriating deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina from India and other fugitives to face trial for alleged crimes against humanity. Further, the law affairs adviser said a red notice will be issued soon. 1. International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL): It is an international organisation that… Continue reading Bangladesh to seek Interpol help to repatriate Sheikh Hasina

News: The Tamil Nadu government’s “Tamil Nadu Repowering, Refurbishment and Life Extension Policy for Wind Power Projects 2024” was stayed by Madras High Court after wind energy generators approached the court, raising objections against the policy. 1. Wind Energy is a form of renewable energy that captures the power of wind to generate electricity. 2.… Continue reading On improving wind energy generation

News: The Union Labour Ministry has informed about the successful pilot run of the proposed Centralised Pension Payments System (CPPS) under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). The trial run was completed on 29 and 30 October 2024. 1. The pilot run involved disbursing pensions worth more than Rs… Continue reading Centre announces successful trial run of new pension scheme

News: The government plans to more than double the staffing at the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). The aim is to strengthen enforcement of good manufacturing practices for medicines, vaccines and medical devices. 1. Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation is the National Regulatory Authority (NRA) for drugs and medical devices in India. 2. CDSCO… Continue reading Regulator gets staff to enforce drug quality

News: An investigation by the Competition Commission of India has found food delivery giants Zomato and Swiggy breached competition laws by favouring select restaurants listed on the platforms. 1. Competition Commission of India is a statutory body established under the provisions of the Competition Act 2002. 2. It is responsible for promoting competition, preventing anti-competitive… Continue reading Zomato, Swiggy breached antitrust laws: CCI probe

News: Anti-corruption watchdog Lokpal has asked SEBI’s Chief to explain the conflict-of-interest charges levelled against her in three separate complaints that cited a recent report from the U.S.- based shortseller firm, Hindenburg Research. 1. Lokpal is an anti-corruption authority established under the provisions of the Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013. 2. The institution of the… Continue reading Explain conflict of interest charges: Lokpal to SEBI Chief

News: A seven-judge constitution bench of the Supreme Court has held that an educational institute established by a minority community will not lose its identity once it is recognised through a statute. In doing so, it has overruled its judgement in the 1967 case of S. Azeez Basha versus Union of India, which denied minority… Continue reading SC overrules 1967 verdict against AMU’s minority tag

News: A five-judge constitution bench of the Supreme Court has held that the rules of recruitment for public services cannot be changed once the process has begun unless the rules provide so and there is compelling public interest. The laws governing recruitment to public services must conform to principles enshrined in Article 14 and 16… Continue reading Recruitment rules for govt jobs can’t be changed midway: SC

News: The National Corporate Social Responsibility Portal data, from 2014 to 2023, shows that Rs 1.84 lakh crore of CSR funds were disbursed. As the CSR contributions are increasing, there is a need to focus on how they can help the agricultural sector. 1. Corporate Social Responsibility refers to the ethical practice by the corporates… Continue reading Are CSR contributions to agriculture properly tracked?

News: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has doubled the penalties applicable to farmers caught indulging in stubble burning. This comes after the Supreme Court criticised CAQM for inadequately addressing stubble burning. 1. Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM): It is a statutory body set up in 2021 through the Commission for Air Quality… Continue reading Air quality commission doubles fine on farmers for stubble burning