NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has recently discovered a new planetary system. It has been named as TOI 270. TOI 270 is about 73 light years away from Earth, and is located in the constellation Pictor. The members of the planetary system include a dwarf star (TOI 270), which is 40% smaller than the… Continue reading TOI 270 – NASA finds a new planetary system about 73 light years away from earth
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Bills against lynching, honour killing introduced in Rajasthan
The Rajasthan government has introduced Rajasthan Protection from Lynching Bill, 2019, and the Rajasthan Prohibition of Interference with the Freedom of Matrimonial Alliances in the Name of Honour and Tradition Bill, 2019. Rajasthan Protection from Lynching Bill, 2019 seeks to protect the constitutional rights of vulnerable persons and punish the acts of lynching through trial… Continue reading Bills against lynching, honour killing introduced in Rajasthan
Efforts on to help Vembanad Lake breathe
A group of fishermen have been conducting plastic collection drive to combat plastic pollution in the Vembanad Lake. Plastic bottles are the most prevalent form of plastic pollution in the lake. In June 2018, the Kerala State Pollution Control Board (PCB) had issued a direction to hotels, resorts, houseboats and hospitals with more than 500… Continue reading Efforts on to help Vembanad Lake breathe
Triple Talaq Bill sails through Rajya Sabha
The Government has passed the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019, also known as the Triple ‘talaq’ Bill. The bill will be now sent to the president for approval. Once granted assent, it will replace an ordinance promulgated in February 2018 to the same effect as the bill. The bill declares the… Continue reading Triple Talaq Bill sails through Rajya Sabha
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Lok Sabha passes Consumer Protection Bill
The Lok Sabha has passed the Consumer Protection Bill,2019.The bill replaces the Consumer Protection Act,1986. The bill defines a consumer as a person who buys any goods or avails a service for a consideration.It does not include a person who obtains a good for resale or a good or service for commercial purposes. The bill… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Consumer Protection Bill
In a first, Maharashtra gets biometric database to list criminals
Maharashtra has become the first state in the country to adopt automated multimodal biometric identification system(AMBIS). AMBIS unit comprises a computer terminal,a camera and iris,fingerprint, and palm scanners.It also includes a portable system to dust off and capture fingerprints from crime scenes. AMBIS system collates data and enables automated identification of criminal records using fingerprint,… Continue reading In a first, Maharashtra gets biometric database to list criminals
Rajya Sabha Dy Chairman Harivansh calls for solutions to resolve MPLADS issues
Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman has written to MPs for seeking their suggestions on how to address various problems plaguing the MP Local Area Development Scheme(MPLADS). MPLADS is a Central Sector scheme.The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation formulates the guidelines,releases funds and monitors implementation. MPLADS provides MPs five crore rupees per annum to identify and… Continue reading Rajya Sabha Dy Chairman Harivansh calls for solutions to resolve MPLADS issues
Lok Sabha passes Wage Code Bill to ensure minimum wage for workers
Lok Sabha has passed the Code on Wages Bill, 2019.The Bill seeks to subsume existing laws related to workers’ remuneration. The bill will replace the (a)Payment of Wages Act,1936, (b)Minimum Wages Act,1948 (c)Payment of Bonus Act,1965 and the (d)Equal Remuneration Act,1976. The bill provides that the Central Government will fix minimum wages for certain sectors… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Wage Code Bill to ensure minimum wage for workers
Too much quota may impact right to equal opportunity, remarks Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has observed that excessive quota may impact the right to equal opportunity guaranteed under the Constitution. This observation was made while hearing several petitions which have asked for a Constitution Bench to examine the validity of 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act. The Constitution (103rd Amendment) Act provides for 10% reservation in government jobs… Continue reading Too much quota may impact right to equal opportunity, remarks Supreme Court
