Mandatory Gold Hallmarking in India Mandatory Gold Hallmarking in India Recently, the Government of India announced that from June 1, 2021, the mandatory hallmarking system will be implemented for gold artifacts and jewelry. Currently, gold hallmarking in the country is voluntary. Key Points: India is the world’s biggest importer of gold, with annual imports of …
“Aahaar Kranti”: a mission aims to address nutritional awareness in society “Aahaar Kranti”: a mission aims to address nutritional awareness in society Recently the Union Health Minister launched the “Aahaar Kranti”, which aims to spread the message of the need for a nutritionally balanced diet and to understand the importance of access to all local …
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‘SARTHAQ’ program to fulfill the objectives of National Education Policy (NEP) -2020 ‘SARTHAQ’ program to fulfill the objectives of National Education Policy (NEP) -2020 Recently, a high-level meeting was organized in New Delhi on the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) -2020 which was chaired by the Union Minister of Education. In order to …
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National Policy for Rare Diseases National Policy for Rare Diseases This is because, for some time, various stakeholders have been strongly demanding an overall policy for the prevention and management of rare diseases. Key Points: Due to many challenges, early detection of rare diseases is a major and serious problem. There are many fundamental challenges …
The 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 by a voice vote in LokSabha. Replying to a debate on the Bill, Union Health Minister said that the legislation is aimed at …
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Sixth Schedule of the Constitution for the Protection and Autonomy of Tribal Communities Sixth Schedule of the Constitution for the Protection and Autonomy of Tribal Communities The Constitution (125th Amendment) Bill, 2019, was introduced in the RajyaSabha in January 2019, to amend the provisions related to the Finance Commission and, the Sixth Schedule of the …
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The Government of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2021 The Government of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2021 After LokSabha, RajyaSabha also passed The Government of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The bill defines certain roles and rights of the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi (LG). Background: Article 239AA of the Constitution of India granted …
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Prime Minister’s address from the forum of The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) Prime Minister’s address from the forum of The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) Recently, the Prime Minister addressed the opening ceremony of the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) through video conference. The ICDRI is an annual international conference …
Vehicle Scrappage Policy Vehicle Scrappage Policy The vehicle scrappage policy was initiated by the Finance Minister in the Union Budget 2021-22. The Transport Ministry announced the vehicle scrappage policy recently following a move to impose a green tax on old and polluting automobiles. The move promises economic benefits, a clean environment and thousands of jobs. …
Article 72 – Presidents Power to Pardon Article 72 – Presidents Power to Pardon Mohammad Taj, the 12-year-old son of the death row convict Shabnam Ali, has urged President Ram Nath Kovind to commute the death sentence of his mother. Shabnam was sentenced to death for killing her seven family members including a baby in …
