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Gujarat Government withdraws Cattle Control Bill
The Gujarat Legislative Assembly had unanimously withdrawn the Cattle Control Bill after protests from cattle-rearing communities across the state. Key facts The proposed legislation sought to ban the movement of stray cattle on roads and public places in the urban ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Draft Indian Telecommunications Bill, 2022
Draft Indian Telecommunications Bill, 2022 was unveiled recently by the Department of Telecommunications for stakeholders’ comments. Key features The objective of the draft bill is to consolidate and make changes to existing laws for the development, expansion and operation of ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
300 in Wipro fired for moonlighting
Wipro has sacked employees who were involved in moonlighting. What is Moonlighting? Moonlighting is the term used to describe an individual taking up a second job or multiple other work assignments besides his full-time job. The practice of working for ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
ECI seeks restrictions on cash donations to political parties
The Chief Election Commissioner has written to the Union Law Ministry to limit anonymous political donations. He has provided several recommendations reduce election funding via black money. Key recommendations Disclose donations above Rs.2,000: Under the current rules, political parties are ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022
The Home Affairs Ministry has notified the rules governing the implementation of the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022. Key facts The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022 repeals the Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920, whose scope was limited to collecting finger ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Indian Government to set up panel to study status of SC converts to Islam and Christianity
The Central Government will constitute a national commission to study the social, economic and educational status of members of Scheduled Castes or Dalits who have converted to religions other than Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism. Key facts This proposed commission is ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Karnataka Right to Freedom of Religion Bill
The ‘Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill’ was recently passed by the state legislative council. Key facts Karnataka’s anti-conversion bill was passed by the legislative assembly in December 2021. The bill bans forced religious conversions by direct ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Advocate Mukul Rohatgi reappointed as Attorney General for India
Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi is set to become the Attorney General for India for the second time. Key facts Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi is set take up the post of the top law officer in India from October 1. The ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
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Committee to draft National Cooperation Policy
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah recently announced the formation of a committee to draft a National Cooperation Policy document. Key Points The 47-member committee will be headed by former Union Minister Suresh Prabhu. The committee also includes experts ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Bill to rename “Delhi International Arbitration Centre”
On August 8, 2022, Lok Sabha have nod to “New Delhi International Arbitration Centre (Amendment) Bill, 2022”. The bill seeks to rechristen New Delhi International Arbitration Centre as “India International Arbitration Centre”. New Delhi International Arbitration Centre (Amendment) Bill, 2022: ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs