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Copyright (Amendment) Rules 2019

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has proposed changes to rules under the Copyright Act to make it easier for websites, portals and music...

June 4, 2019

Recommendations of the Nilekani Panel for strengthening Digital Payments

The panel headed by Nandan Nilekani has submitted the recommendations to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for strengthening digital payments ecosystem. Recommendations of the Nilekani Panel The...

June 4, 2019

Ajit Doval reappointed as National Security Adviser

Ajit Doval is reappointed as National Security Advisor (NSA) of India for another five year tenure. In recognition of his earlier contribution in the national security domain, he...

June 4, 2019

UNCITRAL Model Law for Crossborder Insolvency Resolution

A committee set by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has recommended the UNCITRAL model law for cross-border insolvency resolution. The committee makes the following recommendations for addressing the...

June 4, 2019

SDG Gender Index

The SDG Gender Index, developed by Equal Measures 2030, is a tool for measuring progress towards gender equality worldwide. The index is a joint initiative of regional and...

June 4, 2019

Nilekani Panel suggests measures to encourage Digital Payments

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) appointed Nandan Nilekani committee has submitted its suggestions on measures to encourage digital payments in India to RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das. Background:...

June 4, 2019

Parthenogenesis

At the New England Aquarium in the US, a virgin Anaconda, Anna has given birth to a few babies two of which have survived. The aquarium does not...

June 4, 2019

India Slams OIC Reference to Jammu and Kashmir

India has rejected the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC s) reference to Jammu and Kashmir at the Makkah summit as Unacceptable. OIC Reference to J and K In...

June 4, 2019

Indian Army installs Air Quality Monitor at Fort Williams

The Indian Army has commissioned a “Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring System” (CAAQMS) at its Eastern Command headquarters in Fort William Military Station, Kolkata in West Bengal. The...

June 4, 2019

3 June: World Bicycle Day celebrated

The World Bicycle Day was globally celebrated on 3 June 2019 by organising group rides on the event to popularize the use of bicycles in daily life. Background...

June 4, 2019

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