Mediation Bill,2021: The Centre will table the much awaited Mediation Bill in the Rajya Sabha. The Bill provides for establishment of the Mediation Council of India and for community mediation. The Bill intends to institutionalise the process of mediation by strengthening the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms. The Bill safeguards the interest of the litigants […]
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What Is Parvovirus?
What Is Parvovirus? Nearly 2,000 pet and stray dogs in Amravati city were affected by canine parvovirus virus last month with veterinarians cautioning pet owners against a severe outbreak. What is Parvovirus? It is a highly contagious viral disease affecting puppies and dogs. It affects the intestinal tract of canines with puppies being more […]
Agni-P Missile
Agni-P Missile: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test-fired the new generation nuclear-capable ballistic missile ‘Agni Prime’. This is the second test of the missile, the first test took place in June 2021. The Agni-P missile aims to further strengthen India’s credible deterrence capabilities. Agni-P is a two-stage canisterised solid propellant missile with […]
Minerals (Evidence of Mineral Contents) Second Amendment Rules, 2021
Minerals (Evidence of Mineral Contents) Second Amendment Rules, 2021 and the Mineral (Auction) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2021: The Minerals (Evidence of Mineral Contents) Second Amendment Rules, 2021 and the Mineral (Auction) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2021 have been notified. These two rules will amend the Minerals (Evidence of Mineral Contents) Rules, 2015 [MEMC Rules] and the […]
India’s Data Protection Bill: Latest Developments
India’s Data Protection Bill: Nearly two years after it was constituted on 11 December 2019, the Joint Committee on the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019, headed by BJP MP P.P. Chaudhary, has presented its final report on the upcoming bill in both Houses of Parliament on 16 December. Key recommendations: Remove the word ‘personal’ from […]
Tamil Thai Vaazhthu: State Song Of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Thai Vaazhthu: The State Song Of Tamil Nadu The Tamil Nadu government has declared Tamil Thai Vaazhthu, a prayer song sung in praise of Mother Tamil, as the State Song. A Government Order (GO) had been issued directing that everyone who is present during the rendition of the song, barring differently abled persons, should […]
Bullock Cart Race: Maharashtra
Bullock Cart Race: Maharashtra The Supreme Court has allowed Maharashtra to hold bullock cart races in the state till the pendency of the matter before the constitutional Bench of the apex court. It is a 400-year-old tradition. Bullock cart races were banned in Maharashtra after the Supreme Court declared that the race as violative of […]
Pegasus Spyware: Latest Developments
Pegasus Snooping: The Supreme Court has stayed further proceedings of a Commission of Inquiry appointed by the West Bengal Government to look into allegations of snooping using the Pegasus software. The continued use of spyware Pegasus, which an Israeli company sells to governments worldwide, has been confirmed with fresh reports. Like the phones it targets, […]
What is Card Tokenisation? RBI
Card Tokenization : RBI Tokenization will replace card details with a code, called a “token,” which will be specifically for the card, the token requestor and the device being used to pay. Instead of the card’s details, the token will act as the card at point of sale (POS) terminals and quick response (QR) code […]
Third India-Central Asia Dialogue
The Third India-Central Asia Dialogue: The third India-Central Asia Dialogue will begin on Dec 18, 2021 in New Delhi. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will host the 3-day Dialogue The Ministers are expected to discuss further strengthening of relations between India and Central Asian countries with particular focus on trade, connectivity and development cooperation. The […]
