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Faster visas for minorities from three nations News: The Home Ministry has liberalized the process of granting long-term visas(LTVs) to minorities from Pakistan , Afghanistan and Bangladesh. Important facts: 2. The issue came on light because of harassment caused to Pakistani Hindu migrants for visa extension, visa transfer and grant of citizenship. 3. The Ministry… Continue reading Faster visas for minorities from three nations

Overdue correction Article Centre has announced a committee to relook several provisions of the companies act, 2013 Important analysis 2. Companies act, 2013 came under severe criticism as it impose stiff penalties and, in some cases, prison terms as well, for directors and key management personnel 3. In 2013 act, some of the provisions in… Continue reading Overdue correction

President clears Bill against witch-hunting News: President’s kovind gives its assent to  Assam’s Anti- witch-hunting Bill Important 2. A witch-hunt or witch purge is a search for people labelled “witches” or evidence of witchcraft, often involving moral panic or mass hysteria. 3. The State received the President’s approval for the Assam witch hunting (Prohibition, prosecution,… Continue reading President clears Bill against witch-hunting

National database for gun licence holders News: According to the Home Ministry, names of all arms licence holders will be included in a national database Important facts: 2. All arms licence holders, new or old, will be issued a unique identification number with effect from April 1, 2019. 3. Any arms licence without UIN will… Continue reading National database for gun licence holders

India, Iran pledge to maintain trade levels News: India and Iran signed pacts on President Roushani’s visit. Important facts: 2. Despite U.S. Sanctions to “zero” out oil imports and end engagement with Iran, India and Iran signed pacts during President Hassan Roushani’s visit. 3. Both the nations focused on the following areas: Enhancing connectivity Strengthening… Continue reading India, Iran pledge to maintain trade levels

Fix the pothole problem Article: Piyush Tewari, CEO, Save LIFE Foundation, emphasized on problems caused by potholes and also suggested ways to address these problems. Important Analysis: 2. Potholes are usually caused by the presence of heavy traffic and water on roads. 3. Studies conducted in cities such as Chandigarh and Mumbai point to the… Continue reading Fix the pothole problem

Dark clouds over the RTI Article Nikhil Dey and Aruna Roy, founder member of Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan, has criticized the government for bringing amendment to RTI act without proper consultation. Important Analysis 2. Item 14 in the legislative agenda of the monsoon session of Parliament (from July 18) says “To amend The Right to… Continue reading Dark clouds over the RTI

Goa’s glass problem Article: Samir Nazareth, author, highlight the key arguments made in favour of the recent proposal to ban beer bottles in Goa. Important Analysis: 2. The puts three key arguments in this regard: Most bottlers do not collect empty bottles. Shards of glass injure people at beaches. The staff at waste facilities injure… Continue reading Goa’s glass problem

Inflation worries News: The latest data of the Wholesale Price Index show a sharp surge in wholesale inflation in June. Important facts: 2. The data, show a 54-months high of 5.77%, are a cause of concern. 3. The reasons for high inflation are given below: Rising crude oil prices. Inflation in the fuel and power… Continue reading Inflation worries

Activists oppose draft anti-trafficking Bill News: The Anti-trafficking Bill likely to be tabled in Parliament during monsoon session. Important facts: 2. Key features of the draft Bill are given below: The Bill deals with trafficking and aggravated forms of trafficking. The trafficking category of crimes carry a jail term of seven to 10 years, while… Continue reading Activists oppose draft anti-trafficking Bill