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Central Pollution Control Board

News: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has informed National Green Tribunal (NGT) that only 167 posts out of 2,228 vacancies have been filled so far in 12 states and 2 UTs. Earlier the NGT had ordered to fill vacant posts across pollution control boards in the country by April end. About Central Pollution Control… Continue reading Central Pollution Control Board

Inland Waterway Authority of India (IWAI)

News: The Inland Waterway Authority of India (IWAI) has set up a new regional office at Varanasi. About Inland Waterway Authority of India It is a statutory body established by the central government under the provisions of the Inland Waterway Authority of India Act, 1985. The authority undertakes projects for development and maintenance of inland… Continue reading Inland Waterway Authority of India (IWAI)

Bureau of Energy Efficiency

News: The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly establish a Centre of Excellence for Energy Transition (CoEET) in Hyderabad. About Bureau of Energy Efficiency It is a statutory body established by the central government in 2002 under the provisions… Continue reading Bureau of Energy Efficiency

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)

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

Lokpal of India

News: The Foundation Day of the Lokpal of India was held for the first time on 16th January at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi in the august presence of the Chief Justice of India, Shri Justice Sanjiv Khanna. About Lokpal The Lokpal is a statutory body established under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013. Its primary… Continue reading Lokpal of India

Atomic Energy Commission (AEC)

News: The government has reconstituted the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) to include T V Somanathan, the new Cabinet Secretary, and Manoj Govil, the newly appointed Expenditure Secretary. About Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) The Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) was established in August 1948 within the Department of Scientific Research later the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)… Continue reading Atomic Energy Commission (AEC)

India Meteorological Department (IMD) and its future vision

News: Recently, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) marked its 150th anniversary. About India Meteorological Department (IMD) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) was established in 1875. It is the principal agency for meteorological observations, weather forecasting, and seismology in India. Headquarters: New Delhi, IMD operates under the Ministry of Earth Sciences and plays a vital role… Continue reading India Meteorological Department (IMD) and its future vision

Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023

News: The Supreme Court announced it would consider hearing petitions in February challenging the constitutional validity of the 2023 law on appointing the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs). About Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023 Constitutional provisions for appointment of ECs– Election Commissioners are appointed under Article 324 of… Continue reading Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023

UGC Draft Regulations 2025

News: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan introduced the UGC Draft Regulations 2025. It brings substantial reforms in the appointment process for Vice-Chancellors (VCs) and academic staff. Draft Guidelines for Vice-Chancellor Appointment The University Grants Commission (UGC) has outlined key guidelines for the appointment of Vice-Chancellors (VCs) to ensure transparency, inclusivity, and merit in the selection… Continue reading UGC Draft Regulations 2025

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