Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Delhi High Court has restrained the Centre from taking any coercive steps against an NGO for not submitting the FCRA form. Because NGO could not submit its annual return due to a discrepancy in the new form prescribed for declaring foreign contributions. Background: Section 18 of the… Continue reading Can’t act against NGO for not submitting returns, Centre told
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4,000-year-old settlement found during excavation in Odisha
Source: The Hindu What is the News? Odisha Institute of Maritime and South East Asian Studies(OIMSEAS), the archaeological wing of the State government, has discovered a 4,000-year-old settlement and ancient artifacts in Balasore district. Now, the OIMSEAS had sought permission from the Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) to document Durgadevi village in Odisha in the Balasore… Continue reading 4,000-year-old settlement found during excavation in Odisha
Indian Researchers develop OxyJani – Mobile Group Oxygen Concentrator
Source: PIB What is the News? A team from Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science & Technology, has developed a device named ‘OxyJani’. About OxyJani: OxyJani is a mobile group oxygen concentrator that can be used in rural settings and also be rapidly deployed in emergencies… Continue reading Indian Researchers develop OxyJani – Mobile Group Oxygen Concentrator
7th edition of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium(IONS)
Source: PIB What is the News? The 7th edition of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium(IONS) was hosted by the French Navy at La Réunion. About Indian Ocean Naval Symposium(IONS): Indian Ocean Naval Symposium(IONS) is a biennial forum conceived by the Indian Navy in 2008. Purpose: It is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime cooperation… Continue reading 7th edition of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium(IONS)
Juvenile Justice Act inadequate in dealing with juveniles under-16
Source: TOI What is the news? The Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that the present law (Juvenile Justice Act) dealing with children aged below 16 in heinous-crime cases as juvenile offenders is “totally inadequate and ill equipped”. Background Court made the observations on June 25 while dismissing a criminal revision… Continue reading Juvenile Justice Act inadequate in dealing with juveniles under-16
Adoption can’t be restricted to those in need of care: High Court
Source: TOI What is the news? In a landmark verdict, the Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court ruled that adoption can’t be restricted only to orphaned, abandoned, surrendered children or those in conflict with law or in need of care and protection. Background A Yavatmal district court had rejected a case of parents to hand over their girl. View of the… Continue reading Adoption can’t be restricted to those in need of care: High Court
SEBI to review superior voting rights framework
Source: Livemint What is the News? Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) has put out a consultation paper seeking comments on its superior voting rights(SR) framework. What is the Superior Voting Rights(SR) Framework? The Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) has introduced the Superior Voting Rights(SR) Framework in 2019. Aim of the framework: to allow… Continue reading SEBI to review superior voting rights framework
What is ZyCov-D, the world’s first DNA vaccine for Covid?
Source: Indian Express What is the News? Zydus Cadila has applied to Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) seeking emergency use authorisation (EUA) for ZyCov-D, its Covid-19 vaccine. If approved by the regulator, ZyCov-D will be the world’s first DNA vaccine against infection with SARS-CoV-2. What is ZyCov-D Vaccine? ZyCov-D is a plasmid DNA vaccine,… Continue reading What is ZyCov-D, the world’s first DNA vaccine for Covid?
Delhi HC issues directions on feeding, managing stray dogs
Source: The Hindu What is the News? Delhi High Court in a recent judgment issued directions on feeding and managing stray dogs. What was the case? A petition was filed in the Delhi High Court asking the court to restrain the neighbor from feeding community dogs near the entrance or exit of his property. What… Continue reading Delhi HC issues directions on feeding, managing stray dogs
Covishield gets nod from nine European countries for travel
Source: The Hindu What is the News? Around nine countries in Europe have given recognition to the Covishield vaccine produced by the Serum Institute of India. What was the issue? A lot of Indian travelers who were vaccinated with Covishield were not eligible for the European Union’s ‘green pass’. This was because the European Union… Continue reading Covishield gets nod from nine European countries for travel
