Daily filter — 20 September 2026
4 exam-worthy stories from the day's PIB releases · interactive view
🏛️ Law & Judiciary · LAW track
IBC as Evolving Law: IICA Hosts Dr. M. S. Sahoo
The **Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA)** hosted a session on **IBC** evolution through amendments with former **IBBI** Chairperson Dr. M. S. Sahoo.
- IICA hosted a session on 'IBC as an Evolving Law Through the Amendments' on 20 SEP 2026.
- Dr. M. S. Sahoo, former Chairperson of IBBI, was the featured speaker.
- He emphasized that economic laws like IBC must evolve with market changes.
- M. S. Sahoo highlighted the role of subordinate legislation in responding to market situations.
💡 Remember IBC is not static, evolving through amendments, regulations, and market experience, as discussed by former IBBI chief Sahoo at IICA.
Source: Ministry of Corporate Affairs · PIB PRID 2312783
⚖️ Law & Judiciary · LAW track
PMLA-IBC Interface: Synergy and Challenges in Enforcement
The **Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA)** hosted a session on the interface between **PMLA** and **IBC** for its 8th PGIP cohort.
- Mr. Balesh Kumar, Hon’ble Member, Appellate Tribunal, discussed the 'PMLA–IBC Interface'.
- The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016 and Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 interface was highlighted.
- Challenges in harmonised implementation of Section 32A of the IBC were noted.
- Complexities of corporate debtor assets facing PMLA attachment during insolvency were addressed.
💡 Remember: The PMLA-IBC interface balances insolvency (IBC 2016) with anti-money laundering (PMLA 2002) enforcement.
Source: Ministry of Corporate Affairs · PIB PRID 2312782
⚖️ Law & Judiciary · LAW track
Regional Workshop Boosts Access to Justice in Goa
The Department of Justice is holding a Regional Workshop in Goa to strengthen access to justice through technology and awareness.
- A Regional Workshop under DISHA 2.0 Scheme will be held on September 21, 2026, in Goa.
- The workshop promotes technology-enabled legal services and pro bono legal assistance.
- It will launch a Slogan Competition under the Nyaya Prabodh campaign.
- A documentary on DISHA 2.0 achievements in Goa will be screened.
- The Nyaya Bandhu Pro Bono Legal Services Programme in Goa will interact with law students.
💡 Remember: The Goa Regional Workshop under DISHA 2.0 focuses on tech, Nyaya Prabodh, and pro bono for justice access.
Source: Ministry of Law and Justice · PIB PRID 2312689
⚓ Defence & Security · UPSC track
SLINEX-26: India-Sri Lanka Maritime Exercise at Visakhapatnam
The 13th edition of the annual bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX-26 is being conducted in Visakhapatnam.
- SLINEX-26 is the 13th edition of the India-Sri Lanka bilateral maritime exercise.
- It is being conducted at Visakhapatnam from 17 to 21 Sep 26.
- Indian Navy participants include INS Kavaratti and INS Jyoti.
- The Sri Lanka Navy is represented by SLNS Sindurala.
- Conceptualised in 2005, SLINEX fosters maritime cooperation.
- The exercise aligns with India’s vision of MAHASAGAR.
💡 SLINEX-26, the 13th India-Sri Lanka maritime exercise since 2005, is in Visakhapatnam (Sep 17-21, 2026), with INS Kavaratti and SLNS Sindurala participating, aligned with MAHASAGAR.
Source: Ministry of Defence · PIB PRID 2312662