United Nations celebrates 2017 World Day against Trafficking in Persons

The United Nations (UN) World Day against Trafficking in Persons is observed every year on July 30 to raise awareness of the plight of human trafficking victims, and promote and protect their rights. The 2017 theme “Act to Protect and ..

Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) sets up committee to work on fighting online piracy

Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has set up a working group to fight online piracy and to develop business standards and come up with best practices for the digital entertainment industry.  Ajit Mohan of Hotstar has been named ..

India, China vow to fight terror, transnational crime

India and China vowed to deepen their bilateral cooperation in combating terrorism and fighting transnational crime. The breakthrough was achieved after Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh held talks with Meng Jianzhu, head of the Commission for Political and Legal Affairs ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015

Money Laundering: Meaning, Prevention and Laws

Money laundering is the process by which large amounts of illegally obtained is given the appearance of having originated from a legitimate source. So basically, all the ways to convert the black money into white money are Money laundering. But in Money laundering, the ..

Cabinet approves Law ensuring rigorous punishment for sexual assault

The Union Cabinet approved the Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2012, in Parliament to expand the reach of the legal offence of sexual assault to ensure more rigorous punishments for sexual offences including rape. What are the key amendments in the ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012

International conference on maritime piracy kicks off in Dubai

An international conference to tackle the issues pertaining to maritime piracy and the ways to counter them starts in Dubai. A high level Indian delegation is taking part in the conference to convey the Indian perspective at the rear of ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012