CBI an independent agency, not a limb of the Union govt Subject : Polity Section: National body Context: The Union government claimed in the Supreme Court on Thursday that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was its own boss and the government had no control whatsoever over the probe agency in the registration, investigation, and prosecution of cases. What is CBI? Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is the premier investigating police agency in India. It provides assistance to the Central Vigilance […]
SC attains full strength as case log nears 80000 Subject : Polity Section: Judiciary Context: The Supreme Court welcomed three new judges on Thursday, taking the judicial strength to its sanctioned capacity of 34, even as the pendency clock on the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) dashboard threatens to hit a high of […]
More than 15 products from Uttarakhand bag GI tags Subject: Polity Section: Judiciary Context: From a local brick tea to textiles made from a Himalayan plant, over 15 products from Uttarakhand have been given the coveted GI tag by the Geographical Indications Registry. Products which got GI Tag Uttarakhand’s Berinag tea, highly sought-after by London tea houses and tea blenders, is made from the leaves of a plant that grows wild in the Himalayas, […]
Madras HC sets aside Tamil Nadu ban on online rummy and poker Subject : Polity Section: Judiciary Context: Madras HC sets aside TN ban on online rummy and poker More about the news: The Madras High Court upheld the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Act, 2022, differentiating […]
Nagaland passes Bill retaining 33% women’s reservation for ULB polls Subject : Polity Section: Local government Context: Nagaland passes Bill retaining 33% women’s reservation for ULB polls More about the news: The Nagaland Assembly unanimously passed the Nagaland Municipal Bill 2023 in a special session, retaining 33% reservation for women in urban local […]
Need to expedite trial in cases against MPs and MLAs Subject : Polity Section: Elections Context: The Supreme Court has issued guidelines to monitor the speedy disposal of criminal cases against Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs). More about the news: The Supreme Court has directed High Courts to […]
Ethics panel adopts report for Moitra’s expulsion Subject: Polity Section: Parliament Context: Ethics panel adopts report for Moitra’s expulsion More about the news: The Lok Sabha Ethics Committee has adopted its draft report, recommending the expulsion of TMC MP Mahua Moitra from the 17th Lok Sabha for alleged “unethical conduct” and “serious misdemeanours” […]
EUCLID Telescope Subject : Science and Tech Section: Space technology Context: Euclid mission for investigating dark matter & dark energy shares its first images Some facts about Euclid Space Telescope: It derives its name from the Greek mathematician Euclid of Alexandria. This mission was part of ESA’s Cosmic Vision programme, aimed at exploring […]
India to be in UK safe list for Asylum seekers Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: The UK government has announced that it will add India to a list of “safe states” More about the news: The UK government plans to include India in an expanded list of safe states, facilitating faster […]
Role of IBC and IBBI in Insolvency process of India Subject : Economy Section: Monetary Policy Significant Supreme Court ruling: Upheld the constitutionality of IBC provisions on Personal Guarantors’ Insolvency Resolution. Dismissed over 200 petitions: Challenged the legal validity of the IBC provisions related to personal guarantors’ insolvency. Decision Summary: Insolvency and Bankruptcy […]