News: The Centre for Earth Sciences and Himalayan Studies (CESHS) has successfully established the first geothermal production well in Northeast India at Dirang, located in the West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. Dirang Geothermal Project About Dirang Geothermal Project The first geothermal production well has been successfully drilled in Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh. The Dirang region… Continue reading Dirang Geothermal Project
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Treasury Bills
News: India has renewed a USD 50 million Treasury Bill for the Maldives through the State Bank of India (SBI), extending financial assistance for another year. Treasury Bills About Treasury Bills Treasury Bills (T-Bills) are short-term debt instruments issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on behalf of the Government of India (GOI). They… Continue reading Treasury Bills
Framework on Repairability Index (RI)
News: The Committee for the Framework on Repairability Index (RI) in Mobile and Electronic Sector has submitted its report to the Department of Consumer Affairs. It aims to improve repair access, transparency, and empower consumers. Framework on Repairability Index (RI) About Repairability Index (RI) The Repairability Index is a scoring system to rate how easily… Continue reading Framework on Repairability Index (RI)
Designating Senior Advocates
News: The Supreme Court scrapped its existing points-based system for designating senior advocates in the Supreme Court and High Courts. A new set of guidelines is issued. Designating Senior Advocates. About Designating Senior Advocates Under Section 16 of the Advocates Act, 1961, the Supreme Court and High Courts have the authority to confer the designation of… Continue reading Designating Senior Advocates
Germanium (Ge)
News: India has formally raised concerns with China regarding export restrictions on germanium, a critical mineral essential for manufacturing semiconductors, fiber optic cables, and solar panels. Germanium (Ge) About Germanium (Ge) Germanium (Ge) is a chemical element classified as a metalloid and appears as a silvery-grey, brittle solid. This element lies between silicon and tin… Continue reading Germanium (Ge)
Basket sneaking and Confirm Shaming
News: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has intensified its scrutiny of e-commerce platforms for allegedly violating consumer rights. The authority is particularly targeting the use of dark patterns. Basket sneaking and Confirm Shaming About Dark Patterns Dark patterns are defined as deceptive design techniques used in user interface (UI) or user experience (UX) that… Continue reading Basket sneaking and Confirm Shaming
Right to Know
News: The Supreme Court of India, on May 9, 2025, set aside a Delhi High Court order that had directed the Wikimedia Foundation to take down a Wikipedia page related to a defamation case. The judgment reinforced the importance of free expression, intermediary protection, and public discourse even in sub judice matters highlighting the judiciary’s… Continue reading Right to Know
Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve
News: Recently, a woman was killed in an incident of human-wildlife conflict that occurred in the buffer zone of the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR). About Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve It lies in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra. It is Maharashtra’s oldest and largest National Park. The total area of the tiger reserve is 1,727 Sq.km, which… Continue reading Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve
Safe Harbour and Social Media Liability in India
News: The Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting made submissions to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communication and IT. It stated that it is reconsidering the concept of safe harbour for social media platforms to tackle the spread of fake news online. Safe Harbour and Social Media Liability in India. About Safe Harbour Safe harbour… Continue reading Safe Harbour and Social Media Liability in India
Brahmos Missile
News: The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, operational since 2001, was likely used in combat for the first time during Operation Sindoor on May 10, 2025, as part of India’s retaliatory precision strikes on Pakistani military bases. Brahmos Missile. About Brahmos Missile Type: Supersonic cruise missile Developed by: Joint venture between India’s DRDO and Russia’s NPOM… Continue reading Brahmos Missile
