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To Promote Clean Energy Consumption, Power Ministry proposes Amendment to Energy Conservation Act, 2001

What is the News? The Ministry of Power has proposed amendments to the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 with an aim to achieve higher levels of penetration of Renewable energy. What are the amendments proposed to the Energy Conservation Act, 2001? Define the minimum share of renewable energy in the overall consumption by the industrial units… Continue reading To Promote Clean Energy Consumption, Power Ministry proposes Amendment to Energy Conservation Act, 2001

Centre wants to keep birth, death database

Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the amendments proposed by the Centre?3 What is the significance of this amendment?4 About the other amendments proposed? What is the News? The Centre has proposed amendments to a Registration of Births and Deaths Act (RBD),1969 that will enable it to “maintain the database of registered birth and… Continue reading Centre wants to keep birth, death database

Jharkhand clears Bill for 75% quota for locals in private jobs

What is the News? The Jharkhand Assembly has passed the Jharkhand State Employment of Local Candidates in the Private Sector Bill, 2021. Must read: Job reservation in private sector for locals Key Provisions of the bill Reservation for Local Candidates: The Bill provides for 75% reservation to local residents in private sector jobs with… Continue reading Jharkhand clears Bill for 75% quota for locals in private jobs

Tamil Nadu tables Bill to ensure seating facilities for employees at shops

What is the News? The Tamil Nadu Government has tabled a bill in the State Assembly that recognizes workers ‘right to sit’. Note: Kerala is the only other State to have legislated on the ‘right to sit’ in 2018. What is the Bill? The bill seeks to amend the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act,… Continue reading Tamil Nadu tables Bill to ensure seating facilities for employees at shops

Women’s panel defends draft Inheritance Bill

Source: The Hindu What is the News? The draft Arunachal Pradesh Marriage and Inheritance of Property Bill, 2021 has met with strong opposition in the State. About Draft Arunachal Pradesh Marriage and Inheritance of Property Bill, 2021: The bill focuses on the provisions related to the legal status of marriage, the procedure of marriage registration,… Continue reading Women’s panel defends draft Inheritance Bill

Air Quality Commission Bill for National Capital Region cleared

Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the News?2 Functions of the Commission: 3 Powers of the Commission:4 Composition:5 Penalties: What is the News? Lok Sabha has passed the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Bill, 2021. About Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Bill,… Continue reading Air Quality Commission Bill for National Capital Region cleared

Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Bill 2021 passed in Parliament

Source: PIB What is the News? Parliament has passed the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (Amendment) Bill, 2021. Purpose of the Bill: The bill seeks to amend the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008. The 2008 Act established the Airport Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA). AERA regulates tariffs and other charges (such as… Continue reading Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Bill 2021 passed in Parliament

Govt. introduces Bill on insurance firms

Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the News?2 Purpose of the Bill:3 Key Features of the Bill:4 Significance of the Bill: What is the News? The Government of India has introduced the General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Amendment Bill, 2021. Purpose of the Bill: The Bill introduces amendments to the General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Act, 1972… Continue reading Govt. introduces Bill on insurance firms

Amendments to Act regulating major airports passed in LS

Source: Livemint Contents1 Introduced: Rajya Sabha (12th July 2019)2 Purpose of the Bill:3 Key provisions of the Bill:4 1. Definition of Major Airports:5 Benefits of the Amendment: Introduced: Rajya Sabha (12th July 2019) Passed: Rajya Sabha (16th July 2019) Passed: Lok Sabha (2nd August 2019) Present status: Received assent of the President on 6th August… Continue reading Amendments to Act regulating major airports passed in LS

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