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

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

Exercise La Perouse

News: India’s indigenous guided missile destroyer INS Mumbai is participating in the 5th edition of exercise La Perouse.  About Exercise La Perouse   The naval exercise is being organised in the straits between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean: Malacca, Sunda and Lombok.  These straits constitute important sea lanes of communication, emphasising their economic and… Continue reading Exercise La Perouse

Entity Locker

News: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched Entity Locker, a digital public infrastructure for streamlined business document management.  About Entity Locker   Entity Locker is a secure, cloud-based solution that simplifies the storage, sharing, and verification of documents for a wide range of entities like large business organisations, MSMEs, start-ups, societies etc.  The National eGovernance… Continue reading Entity Locker

Ratnagiri Buddhist Site

News: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has uncovered remarkable Buddhist remains during fresh excavations at the historic Ratnagiri site in Jajpur district. About Ratnagiri Buddhist Site Location– It is located 100 km northeast of Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It is part of the famous Diamond Triangle of Odisha along with Udaygiri and Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri – translated… Continue reading Ratnagiri Buddhist Site

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