News: Raman Rajamannan, the king of the Mannan community and the only tribal king in Kerala, has been invited to the Republic Day celebrations. About Mannan Community It mainly resides in the buffer zone area of the Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary at Kozhimala. The word Mannan is derived from two terms: Manna (meaning earth) and Manusian (meaning man), which collectively… Continue reading Mannan Community
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Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
News: January 2025 marks the 10 years of Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana. About Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana It is a small deposit scheme of the central government meant exclusively for a girl child to meet their education and marriage expenses. The scheme was launched as a part of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign. It operates through all… Continue reading Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
Jute Crop
News: The Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs has increased the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for raw jute by 6% to Rs. 5,650 per quintal. About Jute Crop Jute is an important natural fibre crop in India next to cotton. It is also known as the ‘Golden Fibre’. It grows well on alluvial or loamy… Continue reading Jute Crop
National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)
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)
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
Dhanauri Wetland
News: The Principal Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to inform it of the status of notifying the Dhanauri waterbody as a wetland. About Dhanauri Wetland It is in the Dhanauri village near Dankaur in Uttar Pradesh. It is nestled within the floodplains of Yamuna Basin. The… Continue reading Dhanauri Wetland
Mission SCOT
News: The Prime Minister has congratulated Digantara for the successful launch of Mission SCOT (Space Camera for Object Tracking). About Mission SCOT It is the world’s first commercial satellite for surveillance of Resident Space Objects (as small as 5cm) orbiting the Earth to ensure safer space operations. Surveillance of Outer Space or Situational Space… Continue reading Mission SCOT
Kalaripayattu
News: The relegation of Kalaripayattu to the demonstration section of the 38th edition of the National Games has sparked off a political storm. About Kalaripayattu It is one of the oldest and most scientific martial art forms in the world based on the ancient knowledge of the human body. It originated in Kerala. Myths credit the… Continue reading Kalaripayattu
Diamond Imprest Authorisation
News: The Department of Commerce, Government of India, has introduced Diamond Imprest Authorisation (DIA) Scheme for the duty-free import of natural cut and polished diamonds. About Diamond Imprest Authorisation It aims to enhance the global competitiveness of India’s diamond sector by providing a streamlined mechanism for duty free import of natural cut and polished diamonds, leading… Continue reading Diamond Imprest Authorisation
