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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 16, 2019
India, Russia seek to skirt US sanctions threat to arms deals Russia and India have agreed on a new mechanism which will allow payments for multi-billion dollar defence deals to be made using their own national currencies. This mechanism was established after Indian banks with exposure to the US had suspended payments and instalments to… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 16, 2019
7 PM | A cargo of cash puts logistics in high gear |16th July, 2019
Context: logistics sector and its impact on Indian economy Logistics is an integral activity for economic growth as it involves the management of flow of goods from place of origination to place of consumption. The sector comprises shipping, port-services, warehousing, rail, road and air freight, express cargo and other value added services. Over the last… Continue reading 7 PM | A cargo of cash puts logistics in high gear |16th July, 2019
7 PM | Creating a fair digital payments market | 16th July, 2019
Context: National digital payments market and its potential in India. The growth of financial services in India has largely been led by the banks. The regulator as well as the banks has led the initial thrust, development and support of digital payments infrastructure and systems. Non-banks have entered the market and expanded the range of… Continue reading 7 PM | Creating a fair digital payments market | 16th July, 2019
Lok Sabha passes NIA Amendment Bill
Lok Sabha has passed the National Investigation Agency (Amendment) Bill,2019. There are three major amendments to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Act of 2008. The first change is the type of offences that the NIA can investigate and prosecute.Under the existing Act,the NIA can investigate offences under Acts such as the Atomic Energy Act,1962 and… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes NIA Amendment Bill
Bill to fortify arbitration framework introduced in Rajya Sabha
Government has introduced the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill,2019 in Rajya Sabha.The bill seeks to amend the Arbitration and Conciliation Act,1996. The bill seeks to make India a hub of domestic and global arbitration for settling commercial disputes.It provides for settlement of commercial disputes within six months. The Bill seeks to establish an independent body… Continue reading Bill to fortify arbitration framework introduced in Rajya Sabha
Dr Harsh Vardhan releases the National Digital Health Blueprint report in the Public domain
Union Health Minister has released the National Digital Health Blueprint (NDHB). The vision of NDHB is to create a National Digital Health ecosystem that supports Universal Health Coverage(UHC). NDHB focuses on providing an efficient and affordable health coverage through a wide-range of data and infrastructure services using open digital systems that will ensure security and… Continue reading Dr Harsh Vardhan releases the National Digital Health Blueprint report in the Public domain
All workers to receive appointment letter; night shift option for women
The Union Cabinet has approved a proposed Code on Occupational Safety,Health and Working Conditions Bill,2019.The bill seeks to merge 13 central labour laws into a single code. The code would enhance the coverage of the safety, health and working conditions provisions manifold as compared to the present scenario. The code says that any business entity… Continue reading All workers to receive appointment letter; night shift option for women
Meghalaya Cabinet approves draft water policy
Meghalaya became the first Indian state to ensure water conservation after the State Cabinet approved the Draft Water Policy. This policy aims to provide safe and hygienic water for various purposes like drinking,domestic,sanitation and livelihood development.The policy recognises water as a common pool resource for all residents of the state. The policy will be implemented… Continue reading Meghalaya Cabinet approves draft water policy
Govt advises NDDB to bring Mother Dairy, other units under RTI ambit
The Government has told the Parliament that it has advised National Dairy Development Board(NDDB) to extend the provisions of the RTI Act,2005 to its subsidiary companies such as Mother Dairy. The Central Information Commission(CIC) in its 2011 order had said that mother dairy is a public authority under clause(i) of Section 2(h) of the RTI… Continue reading Govt advises NDDB to bring Mother Dairy, other units under RTI ambit
