UAPA (Unlawful Activities Prevention Act)
UAPA Amendment 2019 Arguments in favor and Arguments against UAPA Arguments in Favor National Security: Counterterrorism Measures: Preventive Detention: Global Commitments: Effective Prosecution: Deterrence: Arguments Against Violative to Fundamental Rights: The law violates the fundamental rights of freedom of expression, assembly, and association guaranteed by the Constitution. It criminalizes dissent and protest and can be used to […]
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) 2016
About Regulating Authority of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Adjudicating Authority Amendments in the IBC Achievements Challenges/Issues of IBC Low Repayment Percentage Settlement and Recovery Haircuts and Recovery Rates Realizable Value Regulatory Concerns Regulatory Reports: Related Links: Model Code Of Conduct Central Vigilance Commission National Investigation Agency (NIA) Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
High Seas Treaty by United Nations
About Key Features of the High Seas Treaty Access and Benefit-sharing Committee: Environmental Impact Assessments: Consent from Indigenous Community: Clearing-House Mechanism: Members will have to provide the Clearing-House Mechanism (CHM), established as part of the High Seas Treaty, with details like the objective of the research, geographical area of collection, names of sponsors, etc. Funding […]
Varunastra
Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL) Visakhapatnam was established on August 20, 1969, to undertake research and development of complete major naval systems (Underwater Mines, Torpedoes, Fire Control Systems, Weapon Launchers, Targets, Decoys, etc) for the Indian Navy to make it self-reliant. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), a Government of India Enterprise under […]
International Criminal Court (ICC)
About How did it come into Being? ICC’s Organisational Structure What about ICC’s Jurisdiction and Working? Limitations of International Criminal Court. Difference between ICJ and ICC India and ICC India did not sign the Rome Statute, and thus, is not a member of the International Criminal Court for the following reasons: Related Links: International Court of […]
Shukrayaan I Mission
About Objectives of Shukrayaan I Mission Significance Challenges Landing on the surface of Venus can be a difficult task. The difficulties in landing on Venus are enormous due to its extremely hostile environment. To date, the longest time any spacecraft has spent on the surface is slightly more than two hours, set by the Soviet […]
Artemis Accords
About Signatory Countries India became the 27th country to sign the non-binding Artemis Accords. Commitments under the Artemis Accords Main Missions under the Artemis Program Artemis-I: Unmanned Mission to the Moon Artemis-II: Crewed Lunar Flyby Mission: Artemis-III: Human Return to the Moon: Benefits and Challenges for India Related to the Artemis Accords Benefits Challenges Related Links: International […]
UTPRERAK
About Key Objectives of UTPRERAK It has been set up by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) Demonstration The Centre showcases the latest and best energy-efficient technologies in different industry segments, such as steel, cement, textiles, chemicals, etc. It acts as an exhibition cum information center and knowledge repository, where industry stakeholders can learn about the benefits […]
Mural Paintings in India
Ajanta Cave Paintings Ellora Cave Paintings Armamalai Cave Paintings Jogimara Cave Paintings Miniature Paintings Early Miniature Early miniature paintings were initially less refined, featuring minimal decoration. Over time, they evolved to include more detailed embellishments, ultimately becoming similar to today’s miniature paintings—representing simply the early phase of this art form. They were often painted for […]
Project Taara
About Technology used by Project Taara Advantages Challenges Way Forward Related Links: Project AMBER Project 75 (I) Bullet Train Project India’s Underwater Cable Project
