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Social Security Code Bill introduced in Lok Sabha
On December 11, 2019, the social security code bill was introduced in Lok Sabha. The bill paves way for universalization of social security of 50 crore workers in the country. Key Features of the bill The bill proposes setting up ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Cabinet approves Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Second Amendment) Bill, 2019
Union Cabinet has approved certain amendments in Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (code), through Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Second Amendment) Bill, 2019. The amendments aim to remove certain difficulties being faced during insolvency resolution process to realise objects of code, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Cabinet approves Aircraft (amendment) bill, 2019
The Union Cabinet on December 11, 2019 approved Aircraft (Amendment) bill, 2019 to amend the Aircrafts act, 1934. The main objective of the bill is to fulfill the safety requirements of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Key Features of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Cabinet approves MoU between CDSCO and Saudi FDA
Union Cabinet has given ex-post facto approval to Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) and Saudi Food and Drug Authority in field of Medical Products Regulation. The MoU was signed on 29 October 2019 during ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
BIMSTEC: International Seminar on Climate Smart Farming Systems held in New Delhi
A three day “International Seminar on Climate Smart Farming systems” is being held in New Delhi. It was inaugurated on December 11, 2019. The seminar is being organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Highlights The seminar is ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Cabinet approves Indo-Japan pact in Steel Sector
Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) between Government of India and Government of Japan to constitute ‘India-Japan Steel Dialogue’ to strengthen cooperation in steel sector. MoC will help ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
World’s New Nation: Bougainville gains independence from Papua New Guinea
On December 11, 2019, the South Pacific Archipelago of Bougainville voted to become independent of Papua New Guinea. Around 98% of 1,81,067 voters voted to get independent from Papua New Guinea. Bougainville It is the largest island of the Solomon ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Odisha to set up 45 fast track courts
Odisha Government has decided to set up 45 fast track courts in the State, to expedite the trial of cases relating to women and children. The State government’s action comes after Centre has decided to formulate a scheme for setting ..