Human Rights Bill cleared amid protests The Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed in the Rajya Sabha amid criticism from the Opposition. The Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2019 amends the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 The bill provides that besides a former chief justice of India, as is the… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 23, 2019
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7 PM | The judicial presumption of non-citizenship | 23rd July, 2019
Context: The Controversy in Assam pertaining to citizenship. More in news: On May 17, in a very short hearing, a three-judge Bench of the Supreme Court (the Chief Justie of India Ranjan Gogoi and Justices Deepak Gupta and Sanjiv Khanna) decided a batch of 15 petitions under the title Abdul Kuddus v Union of India. As… Continue reading 7 PM | The judicial presumption of non-citizenship | 23rd July, 2019
7 PM | Commodities market needs a policy push | 23rd July, 2019
Context: commodities market in India. India is primarily a commodity based economy having a long history of commodities spot and forward markets. The trading in the commodities market can be broadly categorized into two major segments viz., spot/physical segment and derivatives segment. A commodity market is a physical or virtual marketplace for buying, selling, and… Continue reading 7 PM | Commodities market needs a policy push | 23rd July, 2019
Human Rights Bill cleared amid protests
The Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed in the Rajya Sabha amid criticism from the Opposition. The Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2019 amends the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 The bill provides that besides a former chief justice of India, as is the current requirement, a former Supreme Court… Continue reading Human Rights Bill cleared amid protests
What changes are being brought in medical education?
National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill, 2019 has been introduced in the Lok Sabha. The National Medical Commission Bill 2019 proposes to repeal the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. If enacted, the current Medical Council of India (MCI) would be replaced by a National Medical Commission. The bill seeks to replace the MCI on the grounds… Continue reading What changes are being brought in medical education?
South Africa’s carbon tax: Aim to ensure zero waste to landfill
South Africa has recently introduced a carbon tax. The carbon tax aims to reduce 34% carbon emissions by 2020 and 42% emissions by 2025. The carbon tax also seeks to ensure zero waste to landfill and boost investments for low carbon alternatives. A carbon tax is a type of carbon pricing. A carbon tax directly… Continue reading South Africa’s carbon tax: Aim to ensure zero waste to landfill
Raksha Mantri Inaugurates Ujh and Basantar Bridges in J&K
The Defence Ministry has inaugurated Ujh Bridge in Kathua district and Basantar Bridge in Samba district of Jammu & Kashmir. The bridges have been constructed by Border Roads Organization (BRO) under Project Sampark. Ujh Bridge (1000 metre) is the longest bridge constructed by the BRO. The bridge also has the distinction of using the technology… Continue reading Raksha Mantri Inaugurates Ujh and Basantar Bridges in J&K
Why the declining sex ratio in India is a cause for worry
babies born per 1,000 male babies) in India has declined to 896 in 2015-17 from 898 in 2014-16. Of the top 22 states for which data is available, 14 had a sex ratio better than the all-India average; while in 8 states have sex ratio worse than the national average. Haryana has the lowest sex… Continue reading Why the declining sex ratio in India is a cause for worry
Forest Rights Act Case: What is at stake?
Recently, there were protests in districts with sizeable tribal populations. The protests took place over two issues- a) proposed amendments to the Indian Forest Act (IFA), 1927 and b) a Forest Rights Act (FRA) case that will be heard in the Supreme Court. In February 2019, the Supreme court had ordered eviction of more than… Continue reading Forest Rights Act Case: What is at stake?
Third trip in works to bring back samples
According to experts, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) might collaborate with Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) for a third lunar mission- Chandrayaan 3 Discussions about Chandrayaan 3 were first held between ISRO and JAXA at the Asia Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum APRSAF-24- organised by ISRO in Bengaluru in 2017. APRSAF annual meetings are… Continue reading Third trip in works to bring back samples
