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Draft Cinematograph Bill 2021 – Explained, pointwise

Contents1 Introduction2 Key provisions of the bill3 Rationale behind the changes4 Criticism of the bill5 Suggestions Introduction Recently, government released the Draft Cinematograph Bill 2021 which seeks to amend the Cinematograph Act of 1952.  The Cinematograph Act is the sole legislation guiding the certification of films released in India for public exhibition. It regulates the… Continue reading Draft Cinematograph Bill 2021 – Explained, pointwise

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SEBI tightens norms related to independent directors

Source: TOI What is the News? Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved various amendments to rules governing the appointment, re-appointment, and removal of Independent Directors. Who are Independent Directors? An independent Director is a director on a board of directors representing minority shareholders. He/she does not have a pecuniary relationship with the company… Continue reading SEBI tightens norms related to independent directors

Justice Department launches “Enforcing Contracts Portal”

Source: PIB What is the News? The Department of Justice has launched the “Enforcing Contracts Portal”. Background: The Doing Business Report is the flagship publication of the World Bank Group. It benchmarks business regulations in 191 economies. The Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) index ranks countries. It is an indication of an economy’s position relative… Continue reading Justice Department launches “Enforcing Contracts Portal”

[Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation –June, 2021 – 4th week

Hello everyone, We are posting a Compilation of the 9 PM current affairs brief for the 4th week of the Month of June. Click on the following link to download 9 PM Compilation for the Month of June, Fourth Week About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief: The idea behind the 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation –June, 2021 – 4th week

National Remote Sensing Centre(NRSC) launches NHP-Bhuvan Portal

Source: PIB What is the News? The Government of India has launched the NHP –Bhuvan portal of the National Remote Sensing Centre(NRSC). About NHP –Bhuvan Portal: The National Hydrology Project or NHP-Bhuvan Portal is a repository of information on the initiatives undertaken by NRSC under NHP (National Hydrology Project). The portal also has a facility… Continue reading National Remote Sensing Centre(NRSC) launches NHP-Bhuvan Portal

Explained: Ration card reform, so far

Source: Indian Express Contents1 What is the News?2 What is One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC)?3 How does ONORC work?4 Incentives to States: What is the News? The Supreme Court has directed all states and Union Territories to implement the One Nation, One Ration Card (ONORC) system by July 31st,2021. What is One Nation One… Continue reading Explained: Ration card reform, so far

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – June 30th 2021

Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: About Must Read News Articles: Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers several newspapers such as The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint, etc. This saves the… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – June 30th 2021

The law of sedition is unconstitutional

Source: The Hindu Relevance: Sedition is important to protect the national interest. On the other hand, misuse of this provision will hamper the Fundamental Rights of individuals. Synopsis: There is an urgent need to review the Kedar Nath judgment on sedition law. Background: In Vinod Dua’s case (2021), the Supreme Court has reaffirmed the law… Continue reading The law of sedition is unconstitutional

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