Page-7 of Current Affairs - December, 2021

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: December 25, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for December 25, 2021 INDIA – PM chairs first meeting of High-Level Committee constituted to commemorate 150th Birth Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo – INS Khukri decommissioned at Visakhapatnam after 32 years of ..

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December 24: National Consumer Day 2021

The National Consumer Day is observed on December 24, every year in India. On this day, the President has given his assent to the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. Theme of the Day The National Consumer Day 2021 is being observed ..

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What is RBI’s Card Tokenisation Rule?

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently extended the deadline for complying with the card information storage rules by another six months. Key Facts Deadline was extended because merchants and payments companies expressed their inability to comply with the December 31 ..

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Corporate Affairs Ministry’s proposals on IBC

On December 23, 2021, the ministry of corporate affairs proposed ‘amendments to Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)’ to speed up the rescue of distressed companies which are ending up in bankruptcy tribunals. Key Points Ministry suggested ways for faster admission ..

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China’s Draft Law on the Protection of Women Rights

On December 20, 2021, China’s Standing Committee of National People’s Congress (NPC) started to review a draft amendment to “Law on Protection of Rights & Interests of Women”. Key Points Amendment was proposed amid increasing number of sexual harassment & ..

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‘Pillar of Shame’: Where is the memorial located?

Oldest university of Hong Kong launched an overnight operation on December 23, 2021 to dismantle a statue that commemorates people killed in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square in latest blow to academic freedoms. Pillar of Shame “Pillar of Shame” are a series ..

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What is ‘Intelligent transport system’?

Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari launched India’s first “Intelligent Transport System” on Eastern Peripheral Expressway at Dasna, Ghaziabad. Key Facts This system was developed in a bid to minimize traffic woes and enhance safety of commuters. ..

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What is Education Ministry’s caution on using Ed-tech platforms?

On December 23, 2021, India’s Education Ministry issued an advisory on education technology (edtech) platforms, stating that some firms are targeting families by getting their consent on Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) mandate or activating auto-debit feature. Highlights This advisory was issued as ..

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Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021

On December 23, 2021, “Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021” was passed in the Assembly. The bill is popularly known as anti-conversion bill. Key Points The bill is being opposed, tagging it as “anti-people”, “inhuman”, “unconstitutional”, ..

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State General Category Commission in Punjab

Punjab Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, has approved to set up “State General Category Commission” for unreserved classes. Highlights The Commission will safeguard interests of unreserved classes and help in effective implementation of several welfare schemes. Commission will ..

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