Section 230 of Companies Act

Section 230 of the Companies Act, 2013, enables promoters and creditors of a company to propose arrangement schemes or compromise schemes for restructuring the debt of the company. In 2019, the NCLAT ruled that the section 230 does not apply ..

Tyrosination sensor

Tyrosination sensor is the 1st tubulin nanobody sensor for studying the microtubule modifications in live cells. Microtubules are structures within the cell that are altered in response to chemicals. They are part of the cytoskeleton. Tyrosination is a biochemical process ..

SONIC project

SONIC (Schirmacher Oasis Nippon India Coring) project is a collaborative research project launched in 2019 by India and Japan. The project seeks to understand the impact of climate change on ice sheet dynamics in the Antarctica. Schirmacher Oasis, located in ..

MADICE project

MADICE project (Mass balance, dynamics, and climate of the central Dronning Maud Land coast, East Antarctica) is a collaborative research project between India and Norway. It is a 4 year project conducted between 2016 and 2020. It studied the floating ..

Multi layer farming

Multi layer farming, multi tiered farming or multi-storeyed farming  is the practice of simultaneously cultivating crops of different height that are compatible with each other on the same field. This is done to ensure optimum use of solar energy by ..

ATMA Scheme

ATMA Scheme or Agricultural Technology Management Agency scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme that is being implemented since 2005. It is also known as Support to State Extension Programs for Extension Reforms. The scheme looks to set up a decentralized ..

Sticky bomb

Sticky bomb is an improvised explosive device or IED with inbuilt magnets and timer. These can be stuck on vehicles and can be controlled using remote control device. These were used by the British forces during the Second World War ..

Rape investigation kit

Rape investigation kit or sexual assault evidence collection kit are a set of tools used to carry out medico-legal investigations in case of sexual assault and rape cases. They help in collection of samples like blood, semen, etc. It includes ..

World Air Quality Report

World Air Quality Report is an assessment of air pollution status based on data from 106 countries. It is published by a Swiss group, IQAir. The assessment is based on PM 2.5 levels. According to the 2020 report, 35 out ..

Chemical castration

Chemical castration or anti-libidinal is a chemical treatment used to reduce testosterone, a male hormone. It involves the administration of drugs that are similar to progesterone, a female hormone- either via injection or as pills. Some countries use this treatment ..