The CITES trade database has recorded 28 incidents of Red Sanders confiscation, seizure, and specimen from the wild being exported from India.
CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) is an international agreement between governments, whose aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten the survival of the species. |
These consignments were exported to China (53.5%), Hong Kong (25.0%), Singapore (17.8%) and the United States of America (3.5%) from 2016 to 2020. |
Red sanders and trading in India:
Under the foreign trade policy of India, the import of Red Sanders is prohibited, while export is restricted. |
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While recommending names for appointment as judges of the Supreme Court, the Collegium headed by the Chief Justice of India mentioned that it had taken into consideration the seniority of Chief Justices and senior Puisne Judges.
What does ‘Puisne’ used for judges mean?
Which are common law countries?
Is a “Puisne judge” in India the same as in the UK?
For the United Kingdom, the Supreme Court of Judicature Act, of 1877 defined a “Puisne judge” as any judge of the High Court besides the Lord Chancellor, the Lord Chief Justice of England, and the Master of the Rolls. |
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Procedure for appointment and promotion in Judiciary:
The Supreme Court has refused to set aside a provision in the election law which allows candidates to contest polls from two constituencies simultaneously.
Section 33(7) of the Act allows a person to contest a general election or a group of by-elections or biennial elections from two constituencies. |
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Suggestions:
To address the concerns associated with elections from two constituencies, a poll body has given the following suggestions:
Features of the Representation of People Act, 1951:
The Finance Bill, 2023 has proposed to amend Section 56(2) VII B of the Income Tax Act.
Section 56(2) VII B of the Income Tax Act, also known as the ‘angel tax’ was first introduced in 2012 to deter the generation and use of unaccounted money through the subscription of shares of a closely held company at a value that is higher than the fair market value of the firm’s shares. |
What is Angel Tax?
Why are start-ups concerned?
International Relations India hands over 100 nautical charts to Kenya |
India has handed over to Kenya 100 nautical charts covering the general coastal area around the Lamu Archipelago, following a joint survey of the area by the Navies of the two countries. About:
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International Relations G20 Education Working Group meeting |
The first G20 Education Working Group meeting concluded in India, with the member countries resolving to collaborate with universities across the globe to enhance technology-enabled learning. About the meeting:
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Science and Technology Old coronavirus variants found in Deer |
According to new research, Delta became the dominant variant in humans, Alpha and Gamma continued to circulate in white-tailed deer. About the study:
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