Monuments Of National Importance: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) recently decided to delist 18 protected monuments as they have ceased to be of “national importance”. The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act (AMASR Act), 1958 (amended in 2010), provides for the declaration and conservation of ancient and historical monuments and archaeological sites, […]
Tag: 28th Mar 2024
ICGS Samudra Paheredar
ICGS Samudra Paheredar: The Minister of External Affairs recently visited Indian Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar, which is in Manila Bay in the Philippines, as part of an overseas deployment to ASEAN countries. ICGS Samudra Paheredar is a specialised Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) of the Indian Coast Guard. It is the second PCV of India(the […]
National Assessment And Accreditation Council
National Assessment And Accreditation Council: The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has decided to introduce a binary categorisation of “accredited” or “not accredited” for higher educational institutions. National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) is an autonomous body of the University Grants Commission (UGC), under the Ministry of Education. It was established in 1994 in […]
Ex-parte Injunction
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
