Parliament passes law banning unregulated deposit schemes Parliament has passed the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill 2019. The bill provides for a comprehensive mechanism to ban unregulated deposit schemes and to protect the interests of depositors. The bill defines regulated deposits as all deposit-taking schemes which are overseen and regulated by regulators like (a)… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 30, 2019
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7 PM | Change without reforms | 30th July, 2019
Context: Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Bill 2019. More in news: The Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Bill 2019 recently passed by both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha to amend “The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993”. Human Rights: Human Rights mean the rights relating to life, liberty, equality and dignity of the individual guaranteed… Continue reading 7 PM | Change without reforms | 30th July, 2019
Amphibious ship LCU L-56 commissioned into Navy
IN LCU L-56, the sixth ship of the Landing Craft Utility (LCU) MK IV class has been commissioned into the Indian Navy. LCU 56 is an amphibious ship. Its primary role is transportation and deployment of Main Battle Tanks, Armoured Vehicles, Troops and Equipment from ship to shore. It has a displacement of 900 tonnes.… Continue reading Amphibious ship LCU L-56 commissioned into Navy
Explained: Why India’s tigers are increasing
The tiger census report, Status of Tigers in India, 2018 has been released. The tiger census in India is conducted every four years. The first tiger census was conducted in 2006. The Tiger Census in India is the world’s most extensive biodiversity mapping exercise. It is conducted by National tiger Conservation Authority and Wildlife Institute… Continue reading Explained: Why India’s tigers are increasing
Madhya Pradesh’s Pench sanctuary, Kerala’s Periyar sanctuary rated top tiger reserves
The 4th National Tiger Estimation (Tiger census) has designated Madhya Pradesh’s Pench sanctuary and Kerala’s Periyar sanctuary as best managed Tiger Reserves in India. The Dampa Tiger Reserve in Mizoram and Rajaji Tiger Reserve in Uttarakhand emerged as worst managed tiger reserves in the country. For the Census, the tiger bearing habitats were divided into… Continue reading Madhya Pradesh’s Pench sanctuary, Kerala’s Periyar sanctuary rated top tiger reserves
India has nearly 3000 tigers, up by a third from 2014 count
According to the recently released 4th Tiger Census data, India has 2,967 tigers. The population has increased by nearly 33% since the last census in 2014 when the total number of tigers was 2,226. Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of tigers at 526, followed by Karnataka (524) and Uttarakhand (442). The number of tigers… Continue reading India has nearly 3000 tigers, up by a third from 2014 count
New norms for ‘trans fat free’ status
The Foods safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has put forward new norms for trans-fat free status. According to the norms, bakeries, sweet shops and other food outlets would be able to use a government trans-fat free logo for their healthier food offerings. Food establishments can display “Trans Fat Free” logo in their outlets… Continue reading New norms for ‘trans fat free’ status
Dam Safety Bill runs into Opposition criticism
Opposition parties have criticised the Dam Safety Bill, 2019. They have opined that the bill would undermine the powers of State governments since Water is a State subject. The Dam Safety Bill aims to put uniform safety measures for dams across India. The Bill provides for the constitution of a National Committee on Dam Safety.… Continue reading Dam Safety Bill runs into Opposition criticism
Lok Sabha passes National Medical Commission bill 2019
The Lok Sabha has passed the National Medical Commission Bill, 2019. The bill seeks to repeal the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. If enacted, the current Medical Council of India would be replaced by a National Medical Commission. The Commission will have four autonomous boards: a) Undergraduate Medical Education Board, b) Post-Graduate Medical Education Board,… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes National Medical Commission bill 2019
Parliament passes law banning unregulated deposit schemes
Parliament has passed the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill 2019. The bill provides for a comprehensive mechanism to ban unregulated deposit schemes and to protect the interests of depositors. The bill defines regulated deposits as all deposit-taking schemes which are overseen and regulated by regulators like (a)Reserve Bank of India (RBI) (b)Securities and Exchange… Continue reading Parliament passes law banning unregulated deposit schemes
