About The Speaker of the Lok Sabha plays a vital role in overseeing the day-to-day proceedings of the House. In a new Lok Sabha, the Speaker is elected by a simple majority. Until the Speaker is elected, a pro-tem Speaker …
About Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Insolvency is a situation where individuals or companies are unable to repay their outstanding debt. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) provides a time-bound process for resolving the insolvency of corporate debtors called the …
What is sickle cell anaemia? Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) is an inherited genetic disease. Haemoglobin which is tasked with carrying oxygen to all parts of the body has four protein subunits — two alpha and two beta. In some people, …
About TRAI The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) was established in 1997 by an Act of Parliament, called the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997, to regulate telecom services, including fixation/revision of tariffs for telecom services which were …
What is a DPIIT-recognized startup? As per the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade’s (DPIIT) definition, an entity shall be considered a “Startup” – If it’s incorporated as either Private Limited Company or Registered Partnership Firm or …
About Pro-tem essentially means for the time being or temporarily. Pro-tem speaker is the temporary speaker appointed for a limited period of time to conduct the works in Lok Sabha or in state legislatures. Pro-tem speaker is chosen for the …
About Black Holes are huge concentrations of matter packed into very tiny spaces. A black hole is so dense that gravity just beneath its surface- the event horizon, is strong enough that nothing, not even light can escape. The event …
Context: According to the National Judicial Data Grid, more than 5 crore cases are pending under different courts of India. Such a high number affects the speedy justice delivery in the country. In this context, concerns have been raised on …
Definition: The term “green technology” refers to devices, services, or processes that emit no or very few greenhouse gases (GHGs), are safe to use, and encourage a healthy and better climate for all forms of life. It aims at reducing …
Context The Supreme Court recognised that citizens have a right to be free from the adverse effects of climate change, saying it is intertwined with the fundamental rights to life and equality. Climate change in India Climate change is impacting …