What is the News? Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary has received a nod from the National Tiger Conservation Authority’s(NTCA) technical committee to become the Tiger reserve. Note: Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary will become the 4th Tiger reserve of Rajasthan and the 52nd Tiger Reserve of India. About Ramgarh Vishdhari wildlife sanctuary: Ramgarh Vishdhari wildlife sanctuary is… Continue reading Rajasthan set to get its fourth tiger reserve
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What are class action suits?
Synopsis The families of 71 people who were killed after Cyclone Tauktae destroyed ONGC’s barge vessels off Bombay High have received compensation. However, India’s laws for negligence and liability are weak and the affected families can do little in terms of filing personal injury suits or class action suits. What are class action suits? A… Continue reading What are class action suits?
India should lower entry barriers for companies wishing to float IPOs. SEBI should be more like SEC
Synopsis: SEBI needs to usher in reforms to make Indian public equity markets more attractive to investors and companies willing to issue IPOs (Initial Public Offer). What is an IPO? Whenever a company issues its shares first time to the public, it is known as Initial Public Offer (IPO). Issuing shares is a method of raising capital. Eligibility criteria… Continue reading India should lower entry barriers for companies wishing to float IPOs. SEBI should be more like SEC
Ownership rights to unauthorised colonies located on Yamuna Flood Plain
Synopsis: The new master plan of Delhi 2041 would provide ownership rights to residents of at least 71 unauthorized colonies located along the Yamuna flood plain. Background: The new master plan for Delhi (MPD) 2041 is put in the public domain for suggestions and amendments. Under this, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has proposed to delineate Zone O, which encompasses… Continue reading Ownership rights to unauthorised colonies located on Yamuna Flood Plain
Govt labels Delta-plus ‘variant of concern’, urges caution
Synopsis: The Government of India has categorised the Delta Plus variant as a ‘variant of concern’. What is Delta+ variant? The Delta variant formerly known as B.1.617.2 is believed to be the most transmissible variant of Covid -19 yet. It has been initially detected in India. The Delta plus variant (B.1.617.2.1 or AY.1) has been formed due to a mutation in the Delta variant. A mutation means… Continue reading Govt labels Delta-plus ‘variant of concern’, urges caution
Explained: How judges recuse from cases, and why
Synopsis: Recently, two Supreme Court (SC) judges have recused themselves from hearing cases relating to West Bengal. What is the recusal of judges? Recusal is the removal of oneself as a judge or policymaker in a particular matter. Why does a judge recuse? The judges usually recuse themselves when there is a Conflict of Interest: Conflict of Interest: It can occur… Continue reading Explained: How judges recuse from cases, and why
Centre, states came together to roll out public friendly reforms, says PM
What is the News? The Prime Minister write up on four reforms brought, as a part of the Atma Nirbhar Bharat package in May 2020 have improved the ease of living for the public, particularly the poor, the vulnerable and the middle class. Background: In May 2020, the Centre had announced to increase borrowing limits of states from 3% to 5% of their… Continue reading Centre, states came together to roll out public friendly reforms, says PM
Rare pygmy hogs released in Assam’s Manas National Park
Synopsis: Around Eight captive-bred pygmy hogs were released in the Manas National Park of Assam. About Pygmy Hog: Pygmy Hog is the smallest member of the pig family. It is native to alluvial grasslands in the foothills of the Himalayas at elevations of up to 300 m. Habitat: The only known population of Pygmy Hog lives in Assam, India, and possibly southern Bhutan. Features: The pygmy hog is one… Continue reading Rare pygmy hogs released in Assam’s Manas National Park
World’s first GM rubber sapling planted in Assam
What is the News? Rubber Board has planted the world’s first genetically modified (GM) rubber at its Sarutari research farm in Guwahati, Assam. About GM Rubber Crop: GM Rubber Crop has been developed at the Rubber Research Institute of India (RRII) in Kerala. How was GM Rubber developed? GM rubber was developed by inserting the MnSOD (manganese containing superoxide dismutase) gene which was taken from… Continue reading World’s first GM rubber sapling planted in Assam
Google hit with European Union antitrust probe on ad-tech dominance
Synopsis: Google faces a European Union enquiry into its advertising technology. Introduction What is Anti-Trust Policy? EU developed its Antitrust policy based on Articles 101 and 102 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU). Article 101 prohibits anti-competitive agreements between two or more independent market operators. Article 102 prohibits abusive behaviour by companies holding a dominant position on any given… Continue reading Google hit with European Union antitrust probe on ad-tech dominance
