Yusuf Memon: 1993 Mumbai Serial Blast Convict dies in Nashik Prison

On June 26, 2020, the 1993 Mumbai serial blast convict Yusuf Memon died at Nashik Prison. He is the brother of absconding accused Tiger Memon. Highlights Tiger Memon was the mastermind of the 1993 Mumbai ..

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Topics: 1993 Mumbai serial blast • bomb blasts • Bombay Stock Exchange • Islamic terrorism • Life Imprisonment • TADA court • Terrorism • Terrorist Activity • Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (TADA)

Electricity (Amendment) bill, 2020 to bring about reforms in power sector

The Government of India is to bring about major reforms in the power sector by making amendments to the Electricity Bill. The Minister of State for Power Shri R K Singh recently held a press ..

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Topics: 2020 • Electricity • electricity (amendment) bill • Electricity Authority • Electricity Generation • Hydroelectricity

Cauvery Water Management Authority brought under the Jal Shakti Ministry

The central government brought the Cauvery Water Management Authority and other river boards under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. About the Move The centre recently brought the Cauvery Water Management Authority under the Union Ministry ..

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs • States Current Affairs

Topics: Ministry of Jal Shakti • River Cauvery • River Management Board

Bombay HC strikes down Clause in UGC Regulation

The Bombay High Court recently struck down a clause in UGC regulations that converted permanent posts to term posts. About the Case In 2016, the UGC had amended its regulations to fix the term of ..

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Topics: Court Rulings • Term Appointment • University Grants Commission

IFSC Authority Established at Gandhinagar

The government has established the International Financial Services Centres Authority with its headquarters in Gandhinagar, Gujarat to regulate all financial services. About IFSC Authority The IFSC Authority was established by a notification recently, with its ..

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • India Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Topics: IFSC Act • IFSCs • Regulatory Bodies