Fast Track Special Court : Continuation The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of Fast Track Special Court (FTSCs) for three more years till 2026. Initially commenced in October 2019 for one year, the scheme was extended for an additional two years until March 2023. Fast Track Special Court (FTSCs) are specialized courts established in […]
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NATPOLREX-IX : National Level Pollution Response Exercise
NATPOLREX-IX : National Level Pollution Response Exercise The 9th National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-IX) was conducted by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) off Vadinar, Gujarat. The NATPOLREX-IX accomplished its objective of testing the level of preparedness and coordination between various resource agencies to respond to a marine oil spill invoking provisions of the National […]
Pirola : Increase In Cases
Pirola : Increase In Cases Pirola, has seen a threefold increase in cases over a two-week period. Pirola is predominantly circulating in the US northeast, where it ranks as the second most prevalent variant (13%) following HV.1. Pirola or 2.86 Variant is a new strain of COVID-19 with 35 mutations, causing concerns about immune evasion […]
Launching The Loss And Damage Fund At COP28
Launching The Loss And Damage Fund At COP28: On the opening day of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) climate conference in Dubai, a loss and damage fund to help vulnerable countries cope with the impact of climate change was officially launched. Loss and Damage Fund was first announced during COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. […]
Secondary Evidence Under The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 : Principles Relevant For Examining The Admissibility
Secondary Evidence Under The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 : Principles Relevant For Examining The Admissibility The Supreme Court recently explained the principles relevant for examining the admissibility of secondary evidence under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. It is covered by Section 62 of the Evidence Act and is considered the highest class of evidence. Primary […]
Golan Heights : India vote In UN General Assembly
Golan Heights : India vote In UN General Assembly India has voted in favour of a draft resolution in the UN General Assembly that expressed deep concern over Israel not withdrawing from the Golan Heights. Golan Heights is a rocky plateau in south-western Syria, about 60km (40 miles) south-west of the Capital, Damascus. It is […]
Angkor Wat Temple : Eighth Wonder Of The World
Angkor Wat Temple : Eighth Wonder Of The World Angkor Wat temple, located in Cambodia, has defeated Pompeii in Italy to become the eighth Wonder of the World. The unofficial title “Eighth Wonder of the World” is sometimes given to buildings, structures, projects, designs, or even people who are thought to be comparable to the […]
Sindhudurg Fort : Operational Demonstration
Sindhudurg Fort : Operational Demonstration The Indian Navy is preparing to demonstrate its operational capabilities in a grand ‘Operational Demonstration’ on Navy Day at Sindhudurg Fort in Maharashtra. Sindhudurg Fort is a historical fort that occupies an islet in the Arabian Sea, just off the coast of Maharashtra in western India. The fortress lies on […]
Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan
Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister of India approved Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) with a total outlay of Rs. 24,104 crores. The PM-JANMAN (comprising Central Sector and Centrally Sponsored Schemes) to focus on 11 critical interventions through nine ministries, including the […]
X-ray Polarimeter Satellite : ISRO Set To Launched
X-ray Polarimeter Satellite : ISRO Set To Launched The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced that India is set to launch its first X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat). X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) is India’s first dedicated polarimetry mission to study various dynamics of bright astronomical X-ray sources in extreme conditions. It is aiming to investigate the […]
