Knolls Archive of Day 24th of January 2025
Keeling Curve
News: As per the Keeling Curve, the carbon dioxide (CO2) levels have surged in 2024, driven by wildfires and anthropogenic emissions. About Keeling Curve It is a graph representing the concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in Earth’s atmosphere since 1958. The curve is named after Dr. Charles David Keeling, the person who created it. … Continue reading Keeling Curve
Mannan Community
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
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
