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Lok Sabha passes Aircraft (Amendment) Bill, 2020
The Aircraft (Amendment) Bill, 2020 was passed by a voice vote in the Lok Sabha. This bill seeks to amend Aircraft Act, 1934. It aims to convert three existing regulatory bodies under the Civil Aviation Ministry into statutory bodies. The ..
Former Vice-President launches book titled “My Encounters in Parliament”
Former Vice-President of India Hamid Ansari launched the book authored by Bhalchandra Mungekar, which was titled as “My Encounters in Parliament”. The event was attended by NCP chief Sharad Pawar, CPI general secretary D Raja and CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram ..
RBI to regulate entire activities of Payment Aggregators
The Reserve Bank of India recently announced that it will regulate the entire activities of Payment Aggregators (PAs). Payment Aggregators enable the e-commerce sites and merchants to accept various payment instruments from the customers. As per the guidelines on regulation ..
Defence Minister launches ‘Invincible-A Tribute to Manohar Parrikar’ book
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute to the late Goa Chief Minister and former Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar ahead of his death anniversary. He also launched a book titled ‘Invincible-A Tribute to Manohar Parrikar’. Manohar Parrikar was the Chief ..
First Time: Supreme Court removed a state minister over Disqualification petition
On March 18, 2020, for the first time in its history, the Supreme Court removed the Manipur Minister Thounaojam Shyamkumar Singh from the state cabinet. The apex court has also been restrained him from entering the Legislative assembly. What is ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
“Innovate for Accessible India” Campaign launched by NASSCOM along with Microsoft
The NASSCOM (National Association of Software and Service Companies) recently launched the “Innovate for Accessible India” campaign along with Microsoft India. The other partners of the initiative include Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Department ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Lok Sabha passes Aircraft (Amendment) bill, 2020
The Lok Sabha recently passed Aircraft (Amendment) bill, 2020. The bill was passed through voice vote in the lower house. The amendments are being made to fulfil the requirements of International Civil Aviation Organization. Highlights The amendment aims to regulate ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Defence Acquisition Council approves procurement of 83 Tejas Fighter Jets
On March 18, 2020, the Defence Acquisition Council approved the procurement of indigenously built 83 Tejas fighter aircrafts for Indian Air Force. The proposal is to be placed under Cabinet Committee on Security. The proposal is considered as a major ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013 saved Rs 12,447 crores per annum since implementation
The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers recently reported at the Parliament that the DPCO, 2013 (Drugs Prices Control Order, 2013) has helped to save Rs 12, 447 crores per annum. What is DPCO 2013? The DPCO is an order that ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
GOI: Draft New Industrial Policy and National E-Commerce Policy to be released soon
On March 18, 2020 the Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced in the parliament that New Industrial Policy and National E-Commerce Policy are to be released soon. The policies are to be framed by the Department of Promotion of Industry ..