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Guidelines for Universal Accessibility in India 2021

January 10, 2022

In December 2021, the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) released the “Harmonised Guidelines and Standards for Universal Accessibility in India 2021”. Key Facts The new guidelines have covered several aspects of built environment, ranging from design plan to the implementation. ..

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Food Processing Ministry Grievance Cell

January 10, 2022

Union Food Processing Ministry has created a dedicated grievance cell, for maintaining uninterrupted supplies of food-related essentials. Key Points Decision to create ‘grievance cell’ was taken as State governments in India have started imposing several restrictions for curbing the surge ..

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What is Devas Case?

January 10, 2022

Devas is a multi-media company. It offers satellite-based services. Antrix is an Indian Government owned company. It is the commercial arm of ISRO. That is, ISRO launches satellites and provides technological assistance for private firms through Antrix. It is operated ..

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CCI Probe on Google

January 8, 2022

The Competition Commission of India recently ordered an investigation against Google for its dominance in news. Most of the online traffic of news websites come from Google. The accusations made are as follows: Violation of Law The Section 4 of ..

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Rise in Election Expenses Limit

January 8, 2022

Election Commission of India (ECI) has enhanced election expenditure ceiling for candidates in assembly constituencies, ahead of assembly elections across five states. Key Points ECI enhanced election expenditure from the existing Rs 20 lakh to Rs 28 lakh and from Rs 28 lakh ..

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HC: Pubic Holiday not a Fundamental Right

January 8, 2022

The Bombay High Court recently pronounced that whether to announce public holiday or not is government decision. And public holiday is not a fundamental right. Why did the judgement come up? Dadra and Nagar Haveli is a Union Territory. It ..

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Supreme Court Order on NEET PG admissions

January 7, 2022

On January 7, 2022, the Supreme Court of India allowed the commencement of counselling process for NEET-PG and NEET-UG for academic year 2021-22 admissions, based on the existing quota system. Court has upheld the constitutionality of 27% OBC reservation. Highlights ..

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Special Protection Group (SPG) Act – Highlights

January 7, 2022

The Special Protection Group was created in 1985. The SPG protects Prime Minister and his immediate family members. It also protects the former prime ministers. Key Features of SPG Act The act defines “Proximate Security” as providing protection in close ..

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List of Recent Cabinet Approvals

January 7, 2022

On January 6, 2021, The Union Cabinet gave nod to several proposals including Phase 2 of Green Energy Corridor and MoU with Nepal for constructing bridge over Mahakali River. Green Energy Corridor Phase 2 Government approved phase 2 of the ..

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Strategic areas in J&K

January 7, 2022

The Jammu and Kashmir administration gave its approval to declare more than a thousand kanals of land in Gulmarg and 354 kanals in Sonamarg areas as “strategic areas”. Key Points This land will be utilised for “operational and training requirements” ..

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