Ex-parte Injunction: The Supreme Court recently said that the courts should not grant ex-parte injunctions against the publication of a news article, barring in exceptional cases. Ex-parte Injunction is a court order that is issued without hearing from the other party involved in the case. It is also known as a temporary restraining order. This […]
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Meme Coins
Meme Coins: Meme coins often lacking in any real underlying value have gained significant popularity These are a unique category of cryptocurrencies, have gained significant popularity in the digital currency space. These trace their origin to the growth of meme culture on the internet. These are also known as ‘memetic tokens’ or ‘community coins’, meme […]
Krishi Integrated Command And Control Centre
Krishi Integrated Command And Control Centre: The Union Agriculture Minister inaugurated a Krishi Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC). Krishi Integrated Command and Control Centre is a tech-based solution involving multiple IT applications and platforms, housed in the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare. It will enable comprehensive monitoring of the farm sector by making […]
Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2024 : Changes
Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2024: Changes The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has notified the Patents Amendment Rules, 2024 making significant changes to Indian patent practice and procedure. Changes Introduced Under Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2024: The timeline for filing the RFE is now reduced from 48 months to 31 months from the priority date. The reduced […]
Omnibus SRO Framework : Reserve Bank Of India
Omnibus SRO Framework : Reserve Bank Of India The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently announced the finalisation of the Omnibus Framework for recognising Self-Regulatory Organisations (SRO) for its Regulated Entities (RE). The framework aims to address the increasing operations of regulated entities and the adoption of innovative technologies, while also improving industry standards […]
Great Indian Bustards : Supreme Court Constituted An Expert Committee
Great Indian Bustards : Supreme Court Constituted An Expert Committee The Supreme Court (SC) has constituted an expert committee to balance the conservation and protection of the endangered Great Indian Bustard bird population with the country’s international commitments to promote Renewable sources of energy. The large-winged birds are on the brink of extinction, with one […]
Captive Elephant (Transfer or Transport) Rules, 2024
Captive Elephant (Transfer or Transport) Rules, 2024: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change recently notified Captive Elephant (Transfer or Transport) Rules, 2024. Captive Elephant (Transfer or Transport) Rules, 2024 lays down the procedure to be followed for the transfer of captive elephants within a State or between two States. The notification authorises […]
Post-Vaccination Immunity : Study
Post-Vaccination Immunity : Study In recently published a review it was found that only a few vaccines provide long-lasting protection spanning more than 20 years. Post-vaccination immunity Process: In the fundamental immunological mechanism, our lymph nodes first produce the memory B cells that confer long-term protection against a disease. These cells ‘memorise’ the antigen the […]
Fair Share for Health And Care Report : WHO
Fair Share for Health And Care Report : WHO The World Health Organization (WHO) released a new report titled- Fair Share for Health and Care report, addressing the gender gap in global healthcare. Key Highlights of the Report: Women comprise 67% of the paid global health and care workforce. Additionally, they perform an estimated 76% […]
Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024
Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has introduced the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024, replacing the outdated 1983 rules, in accordance with the Cinematograph (Amendment) Act, 2023. The Cinematograph (Amendment) Act of 2023 amended the Cinematograph Act of 1952, which governs the certification, exhibition, and censorship of films in India. The […]