What is the News? The Government of India will be introducing the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill 2021 in the upcoming winter session. The Bill seeks to amend the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Acts, 1970 and 1980 and incidental amendments to Banking Regulation Act,1949. What are the key provisions of the Banking Laws… Continue reading Centre may continue to hold at least 26% stake in public sector banks
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Explained: The process for repealing a law
Contents1 What is the News?2 What do you mean by Repealing the Law?3 How can the Government repeal a law?4 What is the process for repealing a law? What is the News? The Prime Minister has announced that the three contentious farm laws would be repealed. The process of repealing the laws will take place… Continue reading Explained: The process for repealing a law
Centre brings Ordinances to extend tenure of ED, CBI directors up to 5 years
What is the News? The Government of India has brought two ordinances to extend the tenure of Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) directors up to 5 years. Note: Currently, the tenure of chiefs of ED and CBI is two years. While they can not be removed (with some exceptions) before their tenure… Continue reading Centre brings Ordinances to extend tenure of ED, CBI directors up to 5 years
To Promote Clean Energy Consumption, Power Ministry proposes Amendment to Energy Conservation Act, 2001
What is the News? The Ministry of Power has proposed amendments to the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 with an aim to achieve higher levels of penetration of Renewable energy. What are the amendments proposed to the Energy Conservation Act, 2001? Define the minimum share of renewable energy in the overall consumption by the industrial units… Continue reading To Promote Clean Energy Consumption, Power Ministry proposes Amendment to Energy Conservation Act, 2001
Centre wants to keep birth, death database
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the amendments proposed by the Centre?3 What is the significance of this amendment?4 About the other amendments proposed? What is the News? The Centre has proposed amendments to a Registration of Births and Deaths Act (RBD),1969 that will enable it to “maintain the database of registered birth and… Continue reading Centre wants to keep birth, death database
Women’s panel defends draft Inheritance Bill
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The draft Arunachal Pradesh Marriage and Inheritance of Property Bill, 2021 has met with strong opposition in the State. About Draft Arunachal Pradesh Marriage and Inheritance of Property Bill, 2021: The bill focuses on the provisions related to the legal status of marriage, the procedure of marriage registration,… Continue reading Women’s panel defends draft Inheritance Bill
Candy sticks to earbuds: Govt bans single-use plastic from 2022
Source: Indian Express, The Hindu and PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 Main Purpose of the Rules:3 Key Provisions of the Rules:4 The thickness of Plastic bags:5 Other Plastic Commodities:6 Implementation of Rules: What is the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has notified the Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021. Main… Continue reading Candy sticks to earbuds: Govt bans single-use plastic from 2022
Lok Sabha passes Constitution amendment Bill to restore states’ powers on OBC list
Source: Indian Express What is the News? Lok Sabha has unanimously passed the Constitution (127th Amendment) Bill, 2021. About Constitution (127th Amendment) Bill, 2021: Main Purpose of the Bill: The Bill amends the Constitution to allow states and union territories to prepare their own list of socially and educationally backward classes. Key Provisions of the… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Constitution amendment Bill to restore states’ powers on OBC list
Air Quality Commission Bill for National Capital Region cleared
Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the News?2 Functions of the Commission: 3 Powers of the Commission:4 Composition:5 Penalties: What is the News? Lok Sabha has passed the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Bill, 2021. About Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Bill,… Continue reading Air Quality Commission Bill for National Capital Region cleared
Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Bill 2021 passed in Parliament
Source: PIB What is the News? Parliament has passed the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (Amendment) Bill, 2021. Purpose of the Bill: The bill seeks to amend the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008. The 2008 Act established the Airport Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA). AERA regulates tariffs and other charges (such as… Continue reading Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Bill 2021 passed in Parliament
