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Cinematograph Bill aimed at curbing piracy passed by RS

Source: The post is based on the article “Cinematograph Bill aimed at curbing piracy passed by RS” published in The Hindu on 28th July 2023 What is the News? The Rajya Sabha has passed the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023. What is the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023? The Bill amends the Cinematograph Act, 1952.The Act constitutes… Continue reading Cinematograph Bill aimed at curbing piracy passed by RS

Lok Sabha passes Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 in Parliament

Source: The post is based on the article “Lok Sabha passes Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 in Parliament” published in PIB on 27th July 2023. What is the News? The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 has been passed in Lok Sabha. What is the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023?… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 in Parliament

LS passes Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill

Source: The post is based on the article “LS passes Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill” published in The Hindu on 27th July 2023 What is the News? Lok Sabha has passed the Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill. The Bill was introduced to amend the Forest Conservation Act, 1980. What are the key provisions of the Forest Conservation… Continue reading LS passes Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill

Centre withdraws DNA Bill: What it says, and what are the objections against it

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre withdraws DNA Bill: What it says, and what are the objections against it” published in Indian Express on 26th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2019?3 What are the key provisions of the Bill?4 What are… Continue reading Centre withdraws DNA Bill: What it says, and what are the objections against it

What does India’s first gig workers’ rights Bill stipulate?

Source: The post is based on the article “What does India’s first gig workers’ rights Bill stipulate?” published in The Hindu on 25th July 2023. What is the News? The Rajasthan government has passed the Rajasthan Platform Based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare) Bill, 2023. It is the first legislation of its kind in India… Continue reading What does India’s first gig workers’ rights Bill stipulate?

Rajasthan minimum income Bill: provisions, what makes it unique

Source: The post is based on the article “Rajasthan minimum income Bill: provisions, what makes it unique” published in Indian Express on 21st July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Rajasthan Minimum Guaranteed Income Bill, 2023?3 Key Provisions of the Bill: 4 What is the significance of this bill? What is the News? The… Continue reading Rajasthan minimum income Bill: provisions, what makes it unique

Data Protection Bill poses severe restrictions to RTI Act, NCPRI cautions govt.

Source: The post is based on the article “Data Protection Bill poses severe restrictions to RTI Act, NCPRI cautions govt.” published in The Hindu on 15th July 2023 What is the News? The National Campaign for Peoples’ Right to Information (NCPRI) has warned that the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill will severely restrict the… Continue reading Data Protection Bill poses severe restrictions to RTI Act, NCPRI cautions govt.

Objections overruled, Forest Bill goes to House unchanged

Source: The post is based on the article “Objections overruled, Forest Bill goes to House unchanged” published in Indian Express on 10th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023?3 What are the key provisions of the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023?4 What are the key issues with… Continue reading Objections overruled, Forest Bill goes to House unchanged

Data Protection Bill approved by Cabinet: Content, concerns

Source: The post is based on the article “Data Protection Bill approved by Cabinet: Content, concerns” published in Indian Express on 6th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022?3 What are the key changes that are made in the bill now?4 What… Continue reading Data Protection Bill approved by Cabinet: Content, concerns

Selective ban of messaging apps may be looked at: TRAI

Source: The post is based on the article “Selective ban of messaging apps may be looked at: TRAI” published in The Hindu on 8th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Why does TRAI want regulation for OTT communication services?3 Why is TRAI exploring selective banning of OTT apps?4 What does the draft telecom Bill… Continue reading Selective ban of messaging apps may be looked at: TRAI

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