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Cabinet approves DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2018
The Union Cabinet has approved The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill 2018. The Bill aims at expanding application of DNA-based forensic technologies to support and strengthen justice delivery system of the country. Key Features of the Bill It ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2018
Cabinet approves accession to WIPO Copyright Treaty and WIPO Performance and Phonograms Treaty
The Union Cabinet has approved India’s accession to WIPO Copyright Treaty, 1996 and WIPO Performers and Phonograms Treaty, 1996 which extends coverage of copyright to the internet and digital environment. The proposal was submitted by Department of Industrial Policy and ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2018
Cabinet approves enactment of Dam Safety Bill, 2018
The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for introduction of Dam Safety Bill, 2018 in the Parliament. The bill aims to help all States and Union Territories to adopt uniform dam safety procedures which will ensure safety of dams and ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2018
India’s first National Sports University in Manipur: Union Cabinet approves ordinance
The Union Cabinet has approved an ordinance to set up the country’s first national sports university in in Imphal (west), Manipur. The ordinance is on the lines of National Sports University Bill, 2017 which is pending in Parliament (introduced in ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018
Government releases draft Model Agricultural Produce and Livestock Contract Farming Act, 2018
The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Famers Welfare has unveiled Model Agriculture Produce and Livestock Contract Farming and Services (Promotion & Facilitation) Act, 2018 to ensure better price to farmers. It is aimed at reducing farmers’ risks by creating assured ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018
Cabinet approves ordinance for death penalty for child rapists
The Union Cabinet has approved promulgation of Criminal Law (Amendment) Ordinance to provide death penalty for rapists of girls below 12 years. The ordinance amends Indian Penal Code (IPC), Criminal Procedure Code, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act ..