Download the compilation of all summaries of all the news Articles here Cabinet approves transgender bill The Union Cabinet has approved the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019. The Bill aims at the social, economic and educational empowerment of transgender persons. Under the bill, transgender persons are defined as those “whose gender does not… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 11, 2019
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7 PM |Turning down the heat| 11th July, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: Restoration of forest and its impact on climate change. Forest restoration: In places where forests have been lost or degraded, restoration or reforestation projects may be undertaken in order to guarantee or accelerate the recovery of forests. Objectives of forest restoration can range from economic incentives, to… Continue reading 7 PM |Turning down the heat| 11th July, 2019
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Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: Artificial Intelligence and its prospects. AI refers to the ability of machines to perform cognitive tasks like thinking, perceiving, learning, problem solving and decision making. Initially conceived as a technology that could mimic human intelligence, AI has evolved in ways that far exceed its original conception. With… Continue reading 7 PM |AI policy needs coordinated intelligence| 11th July, 2019
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Cabinet approves transgender bill
The Union Cabinet has approved the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019. The Bill aims at the social, economic and educational empowerment of transgender persons. Under the bill, transgender persons are defined as those “whose gender does not match the gender assigned to that person at birth and includes trans-men or trans-women, persons with… Continue reading Cabinet approves transgender bill
Govt approves changes in POCSO Act, includes death penalty for sexual offences against children
The Union Cabinet has approved an amendment to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POSCO) Act, 2012. The amendment provides for stringent punishment, including death penalty, for sexual assault of children. The amendments also provide for levy of fines and imprisonment to curb child pornography. Amendments are also proposed to protect children from sexual… Continue reading Govt approves changes in POCSO Act, includes death penalty for sexual offences against children
IAF to adopt ASRAAM missile across its fighter fleet
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is looking to adopt Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM) across its fighter fleet. ASRAAM has been developed by European missile-maker MBDA. It is currently in service in UK’s Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). ASRAAM is a high speed, extremely manoeuvrable, heat-seeking, air-to-air missile. It… Continue reading IAF to adopt ASRAAM missile across its fighter fleet
Where India stands in battle against measles, How Sri Lanka eliminated it
WHO has declared Sri Lanka measles free. Sri Lanka is the fifth country in WHO’s Southeast Asia region to eliminate measles. The other four countries are Bhutan, Maldives, DPR Korea and Timor-Leste. Sri Lanka’s success follows its persistent efforts to ensure maximum coverage with two doses of measles and rubella vaccines being provided in the… Continue reading Where India stands in battle against measles, How Sri Lanka eliminated it
Cabinet approves Inter State River Water Disputes (Amendment) Bill 2019
The Union Cabinet has approved Inter-State River Water Disputes (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The bill seeks to amend the Inter State River Water Disputes Act, 1956. It aims to streamline the adjudication of inter-state water disputes and make the present institutional architecture robust. The bill provides for dissolution of existing tribunals. A key feature of the… Continue reading Cabinet approves Inter State River Water Disputes (Amendment) Bill 2019
