Knolls Archive of Day 23rd of December 2024
Telecommunications Rules, 2024
News: Recently, the Union Government had notified the Telecommunications (Procedures and Safeguards for Lawful Interception of Messages) Rules, 2024. Telecommunications Rules in 2024 About the Telecommunication Rules, 2024 These rules empower some enforcement and security agencies to intercept phone messages under certain conditions, superseding Rule 419A of the Indian Telegraph Rules, 1951. Key Provisions: Competent… Continue reading Telecommunications Rules, 2024
Speed Guns
News: Speed guns are being widely used by law enforcement officials to monitor traffic speed. About Speed Gun It is a device to measure the speed of a moving object without having to be in contact with the object. It was originally developed during World War 2 for military use. Functioning of a Speed Gun … Continue reading Speed Guns
SMILE Programme
News: India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $350 million policy-based loan under the second subprogramme of the Strengthening Multimodal and Integrated Logistics Ecosystem (SMILE) Programme. About SMILE Programme It is a programmatic policy-based loan (PBL) to support the Indian government to undertake wide ranging reforms in the logistics sector. Aim: To strengthen… Continue reading SMILE Programme
Bordoibam-Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary
News: A study on avian diversity at the Bordoibam-Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary (BBBS) has found that the number of avian species have declined by almost 72% in 27 years. About Bordoibam-Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary It is a wetland situated on the boundary of Dhemaji and Lakhimpur districts in Assam. History: Created during the earthquake of 1950 Declared… Continue reading Bordoibam-Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary
