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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 6, 2019
Lok Sabha passes Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill The Lok Sabha has passed the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019. The bill aims to regulate the practice and process of surrogacy in India. The objectives of the bill are to: a) ensure effective regulation of surrogacy, b) prohibit commercial surrogacy and c) allow ethical altruistic surrogacy to the needy… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – August 6, 2019
7 PM | Time to go on a cruise | 6th August, 2019
Context: potential of cruise industry in India ‘Cruise Ships’ are like moving township studded with state of art facilities and variety of recreational activities Cruise lines are popularly known as floating resorts which runs through the oceans and seas from different home ports to various destinations. Cruise line offers various packages of tour to different… Continue reading 7 PM | Time to go on a cruise | 6th August, 2019
7 PM | Jammu and Kashmir loses special status, to become a Union Territory: A timeline | 6th August, 2019
Context: A time line of events that led to stripping Jammu and Kashmir of its special status and redrawing the map to bifurcation the state. More in News: Union Minister for Home Affairs, Shri Amit Shah, introduced two bills and two resolutions regarding Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) on 5th August 2019 in Rajya Sabha. These… Continue reading 7 PM | Jammu and Kashmir loses special status, to become a Union Territory: A timeline | 6th August, 2019
Government unveils draft e-com norms
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has introduced the draft e-commerce guidelines for consumer protection. The proposed rules are aimed at curbing the sale of counterfeit goods, streamlining returns and refunds and delineating the liabilities of sellers and online marketplaces. The rules provides that every e-commerce entity needs to publish the name and contact details of… Continue reading Government unveils draft e-com norms
Mohali gets first 3-D traffic signal
Mohali traffic police have launched the 3-D Smart Traffic Signal.The launch of the 3-D technique is first of its kind in the country. The wireless system called ‘Intelights’ has been installed at the traffic signals.It will regulate with a smart bird’s eye view wireless sensor system. The system proposes a 360-degree solution to curb the… Continue reading Mohali gets first 3-D traffic signal
Union HRD Minister inaugurates TechEx – a technology exhibition
Union Human Resource Development Minister has inaugurated theTechEx – technology exhibition at IIT Delhi. TechEx was organized to demonstrate products and prototypes developed under the two flagship schemes of the Ministry of Human Resource Development(MHRD) namely IMPRINT and UAY. IMPacting Research,INnovation and Technology(IMPRINT) scheme is a pan-IIT and IISc joint collaboration.The scheme was launched in… Continue reading Union HRD Minister inaugurates TechEx – a technology exhibition
KABIL set up to ensure supply of critical Minerals to Indian domestic market
A joint venture company Khanij Bidesh India limited(KABIL) has been set up with the participation of three Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs). These CPSEs are National Aluminium Company Ltd.(NALCO), Hindustan Copper Ltd.(HCL) and Mineral Exploration Company Ltd. (MECL). The objective of the company is to ensure a consistent supply of critical and strategic minerals to… Continue reading KABIL set up to ensure supply of critical Minerals to Indian domestic market
United States designates China a “currency manipulator”
The US has officially designated China as a currency manipulator.This decision was taken after China’s central bank allowed the yuan to weaken in retaliation for new US tariffs. A weaker yuan makes Chinese exports more competitive or cheaper to buy with foreign currencies. The US Treasury department defines currency manipulation as when countries deliberately influence… Continue reading United States designates China a “currency manipulator”
Bill for more Supreme Court judges gets Lok Sabha nod
The Lok Sabha has passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill,2019. The bill seeks to increase the number of Supreme Court judges in the country’s apex court from the present 30 to 33. This bill was introduced after Chief Justice of India had written to Prime Minister to increase the number of judges… Continue reading Bill for more Supreme Court judges gets Lok Sabha nod
