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Private sector investment may see rise News: As per the latest data by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), the value of new project announcements by the private sector rose for the first time in two years. Important facts: The data revealed the following facts: Private sector new project announcements, worth ₹2.02 lakh crore… Continue reading Private sector investment may see rise

Drafting a data protection Bill News: The draft Personal Data Protection Bill, 2018, recognises privacy as a fundamental right. Key features of the Bill are given below It has provisions to protect personal data as an essential facet of information privacy. The objective of the bill is to balance the growth of the digital economy… Continue reading Drafting a data protection Bill

Bandipur: Ministry ‘overlooks’ key issues News: According to NTCA report, ban on night traffic has reduced road kill Important facts: Recently, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), has proposed to the Andhra Pradesh government to lift the ban on night traffic through Bandipur. The ban overlooked key issues brought to light in reports… Continue reading Bandipur: Ministry ‘overlooks’ key issues

Managing perceptions News: Recently, the Union Cabinet decided to amend the provisions of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Important facts: The proposed amendments are aimed at undoing three new rules laid down by the court: 2. Bar on anticipatory bail under the act need not prevent courts from granting advance bail if there is… Continue reading Managing perceptions

Adultery law violates the dignity of woman, says SC News: Recently, the Supreme Court said that adultery law violates the right to equality of woman. Important facts: The court made the observation while hearing a case challenging the validity of the penal law, which makes adultery an offence punishable only for men and not the… Continue reading Adultery law violates the dignity of woman, says SC

Prosecution under Benami Act stuck News: The prosecution of accused persons under the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act has been scuttled as the special courts meant for the purpose have not yet been set up across the country. Important facts: The Act provides that the Central government, in consultation with the Chief Justice of the respective… Continue reading Prosecution under Benami Act stuck

HRD Ministry approves norms against plagiarism News: The HRD Ministry approved  new  regulations  on plagiarism drafted by the UGC Important facts: 2. The Ministry recently notified the UGC(Promotion of Academic Integrity and Prevention of Plagiarism in Higher Education Institutions) Regulation, 2018. 3. The UGC had approved the regulation prescribing graded punishment for plagiarism. 4. The… Continue reading HRD Ministry approves norms against plagiarism

WHO thumbs up for Swachh Bharat’s rural component News: The World Health Organisation(WHO) report released recently. Important facts: 2. Major highlights of the report: The Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin(SBM-G) will help in preventing more than three lakh deaths due to diarrhea and protein-energy malnutrition between 2014-October 2019. 3. India’s rural sanitation coverage escalated to 89.07%… Continue reading WHO thumbs up for Swachh Bharat’s rural component

Social media hub plan dropped News: The government’s proposal for social media communication hub plan dropped. Important facts: 2. The proposal was supposed to perform the following functions: Monitor social media traffic. Create a social media hub to create a technology architecture that merged mass surveillance with a capacity for disinformation. The proposal was supposed… Continue reading Social media hub plan dropped

Checking the new abnormal Article: Satvik Varma, litigation counsel, discussed the Supreme Court’s guidelines to address the lynching problem in India and also emphasized that anti-lynching laws are not sufficient to address cases of lynching. Important facts: 2. Recently, the Supreme Court observed that “it is the responsibility of the States to prevent untoward incidents… Continue reading Checking the new abnormal