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Citizenship, triple talaq Bills lapse The Citizenship (amendment) Bill and The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2018 lapsed as they could not be passed in the Rajya Sabha since both the houses were adjourned sine die(house is dismissed for an indefinite period) The legislative procedure states that a Bill which is pending… Continue reading Citizenship, triple talaq Bills lapse

Rajasthan clears 5% quota for Gujjars The Rajasthan government has passed the Rajasthan Backward Classes (Reservation of Seats in Educational Institutes in the State and of Appointments and Posts in Services under the State) Amendment Bill, 2019. The bill comes in the backdrop of two similar bills passed in 2015 and 2017 which were struck… Continue reading Rajasthan clears 5% quota for Gujjars

Kerala takes the lead in tackling trans-fat hazard In a first, Kerala has formulated a draft action plan against trans-fat. Trans-fat are made by adding hydrogen to liquid vegetable oils to make them more solid. It is used to increase the shelf life of foods. The WHO estimates that consumption of partially hydrogenated vegetable oils… Continue reading Kerala takes the lead in tackling trans-fat hazard

U.S. to discuss trade, e-com rules with India U.S. and Indian government officials will hold talks to resolve their differences over trade and investment. India and the United States have differences over a range of issues like a) India’s new rules on e-commerce that affected firms such as Amazon and Walmart b) Data localisation rules… Continue reading U.S. to discuss trade, e-com rules with India

Only 84% rural households have electricity in four States’ According to a private sector survey, only 84% of rural households have electricity connection in the four States of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha and Rajasthan. This is in contrary to Saubhagya Scheme data. The government data claims that 100% household electrification has been achieved in Uttar… Continue reading Only 84% rural households have electricity in four States’

99.82% projects in forests got nod According to a response to a query in the Lok Sabha, National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has given forest clearance to 98% of projects that came for scrutiny since 2014. The NBWL has been constituted under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972- an act to provide for the protection of… Continue reading 99.82% projects in forests got nod

India, Maldives reverse visa stand-off India and Maldives has exchanged formal diplomatic notes for the implementation of Visa Facilitation Agreement . The agreement was signed in 2018 during Maldives President visit to India. This Agreement will facilitate greater people to people contacts between India and Maldives According to the agreement, the Indian government will ease… Continue reading India, Maldives reverse visa stand-off

Retail Inflation cools further to 2.05% in Jan According to the data released from the Central Statistics Office (CSO), retail inflation for the month of January has declined to 2.05%.  This decline has been primarily due to a) sustained decline in food prices and b) a sharp decline in energy prices. The retail inflation demonstrates… Continue reading Retail Inflation cools further to 2.05% in Jan

Taliban forms 14-member team for peace talks The Taliban has named a 14-member team of negotiators for the second round of talks with the United States to be held in late February 2019 at Doha, Qatar. The first round of talks was also held in Doha. The aim of the talks is to end the… Continue reading Taliban forms 14-member team for peace talks

India inks contract for 72,000 assault rifles India has signed a contract with a US firm under fast track procurement (FTP) for 72,400 Assault rifles. The assault rifles will replace the Indian National Small Arms System (INSAS) rifles. Fast Track Procedure (FTP) was promulgated by the Ministry of Defence in 2001. The objective of the… Continue reading India inks contract for 72,000 assault rifles