Knolls Archive of Day 22nd of February 2025
Dinesh Khara Committee
News: Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI) has set up a high-powered committee led by Dinesh Khara, former Chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI). About the Dinesh Khara Committee The Dinesh Khara Committee is a high-powered committee formed by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) to review the Insurance Act,… Continue reading Dinesh Khara Committee
Solar Coronal Holes
News: Recently, astronomers conducted an extensive study on coronal holes. The study suggests that coronal holes influence Indian monsoon rainfall through their radiative effects. About Solar Coronal Holes Solar coronal holes are regions on the Sun’s outer atmosphere (corona) that appear dark in X-ray and extreme ultraviolet (EUV) images due to their lower density and… Continue reading Solar Coronal Holes
Remission
News: Recently, the Supreme Court in a landmark ruling, directed all states with remission policies to consider the premature release of eligible prisoners even if they have not applied for remission. About Remission Remission is the reduction of a prison sentence granted to a convict before the completion of their term. It is different from… Continue reading Remission
DHARMA GUARDIAN Exercise
News: The Indian Army contingent has departed for the 6th edition of India-Japan Joint Military Exercise – DHARMA GUARDIAN, scheduled from 24th February to 9th March 2025 at the East Fuji Manoeuvre Training Area, Japan. About DHARMA GUARDIAN Exercise This is an annual joint military exercise, held alternately in India and Japan. The previous edition… Continue reading DHARMA GUARDIAN Exercise
National Medical Commission (NMC)
News: Recently, the Supreme Court struck down the National Medical Commission (NMC)’s eligibility condition requiring MBBS aspirants with disabilities to have “both hands intact, with intact sensation and sufficient strength.” About National Medical Commission (NMC) The National Medical Commission (NMC) is the statutory body established under the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, replacing the Medical… Continue reading National Medical Commission (NMC)
