What is UK’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill?

The UK House of Commons voted on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which permits terminally ill patients to request assistance in ending their lives. A total of 330 MPs supported the bill, while 275 opposed it and ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Regulatory Framework for Ayush Medicines

The regulatory framework for Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani medicines is governed by specific guidelines, which ensure safety, efficacy, and quality in drug manufacturing and distribution. The Drugs Rules, 1945, play a very important role in this process. Licensing Requirements Manufacturers ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024

A new bill, the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024, was introduced by Union Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu. This bill replaces the outdated Aircraft Act of 1934, which was passed in the Lok Sabha in August 2024. The bill responds to ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

New Criminal Laws Launched in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched new criminal laws in Chandigarh, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah. This initiative marks a shift from colonial-era legal practices, aims to enhance justice for Indian citizens. Key Features of the New Laws The new ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024

The Lok Sabha recently witnessed the introduction of a new Bill aimed at enhancing coastal trade, presented by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. These protests were related to violence in Uttar Pradesh and the Adani controversy, which focuses on promoting Indian-flagged ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Upcoming Legislative Changes in India

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will introduce the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha, targets key banking laws. It includes amendments to the Reserve Bank of India Act and the Banking Regulation Act. The discussion and potential ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

FSSAI Lists Packaged Drinking Water as “Highest Risk Food Category”

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has recently reclassified packaged drinking and mineral water. This category is now deemed “Highest Risk Food Category,” which follows the removal of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification requirement. Classification ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Italy’s Surrogacy Law Sparks Controversy

The Italian Senate has enacted a law declaring surrogacy a “universal crime,” which expands upon the existing ban on surrogacy established in 2004. It criminalizes Italians seeking surrogacy abroad. The term universal crime aligns surrogacy with severe violations like genocide. ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

E-Daakhil Portal

The E-Daakhil portal is now available in every state and union territory of India, occurred in Ladakh on November 22, 2024. This initiative aligns with the Consumer Protection Act 2019, effective from July 20, 2020, which emerged during the COVID-19 ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

India Signs Riyadh Design Law Treaty

India has recently signed the Riyadh Design Law Treaty, which simplifies the registration of industrial designs internationally. It was adopted by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) member states after extensive discussions spanning nearly two decades. The signing reflects India’s commitment ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs