Leniency Plus Norms : CCI The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has released a draft of revised lesser penalty regulations that provides for introduction of a “leniency plus” programme Leniency plus’ norms is a new cartel detecting tool and sheds light on how the competition watchdog intends to operationalize it. The “Leniency Plus” regime was […]
Category: Current Affairs
Infantile Hypophosphatasia
Infantile Hypophosphatasia: A family of children diagnosed with the rarest of diseases — Infantile Hypophosphatasia struggling to get these genetic disorders included under the Centre’s National Policy for Rare Diseases (NPRD). Infantile Hypophosphatasia is a rare genetic disease in which the patient’s bones and teeth demineralise, making her fragile and prone to fractures. It may […]
Little Ice Age (LIA) : Study
Little Ice Age (LIA) : Study A recent study showed the signature of moist conditions during the Little Ice Age (LIA) from the Western Ghats, India. Little Ice Age (LIA) was one of the coldest periods of the past 10,000 years, a period of cooling that was particularly pronounced in the North Atlantic region. Findings […]
Withholding Tax : SC Judgement
Withholding Tax : SC Judgement The Supreme Court (SC) recently held that without an express notification, the companies cannot, automatically, claim lower withholding tax of 5%, even if provided for in the Direct Tax Avoidance Agreement (DTAA). Withholding tax is withheld or deducted from certain types of income, such as wages, dividends, interest, and royalties, […]
Yard 12706 (IMPHAL)
Yard 12706 (IMPHAL): Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) delivered the third Stealth Destroyer of Project 15B Class Guided Missile Destroyer, i.e., Yard 12706 (IMPHAL), to the Indian Navy. Yard 12706 (IMPHAL) ship is constructed using Indigenous Steel DMR 249A and is among the largest Destroyers constructed in India, with an overall length of 164 metres […]
Milan 24 Exercise
Milan 24 Exercise: The Mid Planning Conference (MPC) of MILAN 24 Exercise is to be hosted by the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam from 19 – 27 February 2024. Milan Exercise is a biennial multilateral naval exercise. It was incepted by the Indian Navy in 1995. Originally conceived in consonance with India’s ‘Look East Policy, MILAN […]
Ghatiana sanguinolenta : Fresh Water Crab Species
Ghatiana sanguinolenta : Fresh Water Crab Species Researchers recently discovered a freshwater crab species, ‘Ghatiana sanguinolenta’ from the Balekoppa village of Sirsi district in northern Karnataka. Ghatiana sanguinolenta is a newly discovered species of freshwater crab. The crab gets its name from the Latin word ‘sanguinolenta’, meaning ‘red’ or ‘blood-coloured’. The crab’s blood-red colour and […]
CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme For Single Girl Child : Registration Extended
CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme For Single Girl Child : Registration Extended The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) recently extended the registration date for the CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child, 2023. CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child was launched by the Ministry of Education. The scheme is aimed at recognising […]
Guidelines For Designation Of Senior Advocates : Supreme Court
Guidelines For Designation Of Senior Advocates : Supreme Court The Supreme Court (SC), in its full court meeting held recently, decided to confer senior designations on 47 former judges of the High Courts. The candidates need to be at least ten years’ standing as an Advocate or ten years’ combined standing as an Advocate and […]
Edakkal Caves : New Project
Edakkal Caves : New Project Kerala Tourism launched a 2.9-crore rupee project to improve civic amenities around the Edakkal Caves in Wayanad. These caves are located 3,900 feet above sea level in the majestic Ambukuthi Hills. The name Edakkal itself means “a stone in between”. The unique, intricate stone carvings date back to the Neolithic […]
