The Supreme Court : About Women In armed Force: The Supreme Court held that the Army’s “selective” evaluation process discriminates against and disproportionately affects women short service commission officers seeking a permanent commission. The evaluation pattern of women officers has caused them economic and psychological harm, the court said. The court ordered that the cases […]
Day: March 26, 2021
Chhatrasal Convention Centre : Khajuraho
Chhatrasal Convention Centre at Khajuraho: Union Minister for Tourism and Culture and Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh will inaugurate the ‘Chhatrasal Convention Centre at Khajuraho developed under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme of the Ministry of Tourism. The Ministry of Tourism has framed ‘Development of Iconic Tourist Destinations Scheme’ a Central Sector Scheme for the development […]
Appointment of Chief Justice of India : Procedure
Sharad A. Bobde Recommendation: Chief Justice of India Sharad A. Bobde has recommended Justice N.V. Ramana, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, as the next top judge. Justice Ramana is now set to take over as the 48th Chief Justice of India from April 24. Appointment of CJI: The Chief Justice of India is […]
The Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020
The Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020: A parliamentary panel has submitted its report on ‘The Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020’. Key recommendations: The government should offer a more clear-cut definition of what constitutes ‘unfair’ trade practice. The government should spell out a practical legal remedy to tackle the issue. Fix a cap on delivery charges […]
National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Bill, 2020
The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Bill, 2020: The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Bill, 2020 was passed unanimously by the Lok Sabha. The Bill seeks to regulate and standardize the education and practice of allied and healthcare professionals. The group of allied professionals is large and the Bill is trying […]
What is Double Mutant Coronavirus Variant?
Double Mutant Coronavirus Variant: Genome sequencing of a section of virus samples by a consortium of 10 laboratories across the country, called the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Consortium on Genomics (INSACOG), has revealed a unique “double mutant” coronavirus variant — with a combination of mutations not seen anywhere else in the world. The new variant has been […]
Bringing Synergies In Anti-Corruption Strategies Webinar
Webinar On ‘Bringing Synergies In Anti-Corruption Strategies’: The Lokpal of India organized a Webinar on ‘Bringing Synergies in Anti-Corruption Strategies’. Corruption can be defined as the abuse of entrusted power for private gain. It can impact a nation’s development in various ways. Impact of Corruption: Political Costs: The political costs of corruption are manifested in […]
CSC and IEPFA App : Important Points
Central Scrutiny Centre (CSC) And Investor Education And Protection Fund Authority’s (IEPFA) Mobile App: Union Minister for Corporate Affairs launched Central Scrutiny Centre (CSC) and Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority’s (IEPFA) Mobile App — two tech-enabled initiatives by Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). Central Scrutiny Centre (CSC): MCA is one of the key primary […]
Commercial Coal Mining India : 2nd Tranche Of Auction
India launched Its 2nd Tranche Of Auction For Commercial Coal Mining: India launched its 2nd Tranche of the auction for commercial coal mining offering 67 mines for the sale of coal. Union Coal Minister launched the auction process. This is the highest number of mines on offer in a particular tranche of the auction after […]
UNITAR : Important Points to Remember
UNITAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed gratitude to UN Institute for Training & Research (UNITAR). UNITAR has commended India’s remarkable progress in reducing premature mortality from Non-Communicable Diseases. The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is a dedicated training arm of the United Nations system. UNITAR provides training and capacity development activities […]
