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Government unveils draft e-commerce rules

News:Government has released the draft Consumer Protection (e-Commerce) Rules,2019. Facts: About the E-commerce rules: Unfair Trade Practices:The rules prohibit E-commerce firms from adopting unfair methods or deceptive practice that may influence transactional decisions of consumers to products and services. False reviews:It also bars such entities from falsely representing themselves as consumers or post reviews about… Continue reading Government unveils draft e-commerce rules

India’s cancer care facilities highly inadequate, says parliamentary panel

News:The parliamentary standing committee on science and technology, environment, forest and climate change has expressed serious concern over the rising number of cancer patients in the country. Facts: Key takeaways from the report: Cancer is one of the leading threats to public health in India.An estimated 2.25 million people live with the disease in the… Continue reading India’s cancer care facilities highly inadequate, says parliamentary panel

BRICS Bond Fund likely on agenda

News:Indian Prime Minister will be attending the 11th BRICS summit to be held on November 13 and 14 in Brasilia,Brazil. Facts: About the summit: The theme for upcoming 2019 BRICS Summit is ‘Economic Growth for an Innovative Future’. During the summit,BRICS countries will discuss formation of BRICS Bond Fund which will help member countries conduct… Continue reading BRICS Bond Fund likely on agenda

Indian Prime minister proposes Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative

News:Indian Prime Minister has proposed an Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative during his address at the 14th East Asia Summit. Facts: About Indo Pacific initiative: The Indo-Pacific is an integrated region that combines the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean and the land masses that surround them. The main objective of the Indo Pacific initiative will be… Continue reading Indian Prime minister proposes Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative

President’s rule should be based only on ‘objective material’, said Supreme Court in Bommai case

News:President’s rule has been imposed in Maharashtra after the Governor had sent a report to the Centre stating that the formation of a stable government is impossible in the current situation despite all his efforts. Facts: About President’s Rule: President’s rule refers to the imposition of Article 356 of the Constitution of India on a… Continue reading President’s rule should be based only on ‘objective material’, said Supreme Court in Bommai case

Haryana brings more crops under ‘Bhavantar Bharpayee Yojna’

News:The Haryana government has decided to bring more crops under the ‘Bhavantar Bharpayee Yojna(BBY) scheme. Facts: About Bhavantan Bharpayee Yojna(BBY): The Bhavantar Bharpayee Yojana was launched by the Haryana government in 2018. The scheme has been designed and developed for safeguarding the investment of the farmers. Under the scheme,the state agricultural department will fix the… Continue reading Haryana brings more crops under ‘Bhavantar Bharpayee Yojna’

External Affairs Minister attends 2nd edition of Paris Peace Forum

News: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has attended the second annual Paris Peace Forum in held in Paris, France from 11 to 13 November 2019 Facts: About Paris Peace Forum The Paris Peace Forum is an international event on global governance issues and multilateralism, held annually in Paris, France. The Forum convenes heads of states,… Continue reading External Affairs Minister attends 2nd edition of Paris Peace Forum

RAAH: A one-stop source of data on mental health centres, professionals

News:The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences(NIMHANS) has compiled a one-stop source online mental health care directory called RAAH app. Facts: About RAAH: RAAH is a mobile application that can be downloaded on Android and iOS platforms. It provides free information to the public on mental health care professionals and mental healthcare centres. Mental… Continue reading RAAH: A one-stop source of data on mental health centres, professionals

Explained: Why SBI expects India’s Q2 GDP to grow by just 4.2%

News:According to State Bank of India Ecowrap report,India’s GDP growth will slow down further in the second quarter(July to August),2019 to 4.2%. Facts: Highlights of the report: The report has forecasted GDP growth rate at 5 percent for FY 2019-20 from the earlier projection of 6.1 percent. The slowdown in growth will be due to… Continue reading Explained: Why SBI expects India’s Q2 GDP to grow by just 4.2%

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