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Parliament adopts resolution levying 200% duty on all Pakistani goods
The Parliament of India has adopted a statutory resolution for levying 200% duty on all goods exported from or originating in Pakistan. The two statutory resolutions were moved by Anurag Thakur, Minister of State (M/S) for Finance on behalf of ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2019
Illegal Coal Mining in Meghalaya: SC directs State Govt to deposit fine
Supreme Court of India has directed Meghalaya state government to deposit Rs.100 crore fine imposed on it by National Green Tribunal (NGT) for failing to curb illegal coal mining with Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Key Highlights of Judgement A ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2019
Parliament passes Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill, 2019
Parliament has passed Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill, 2019 to allow trusts to establish units in Special Economic Zone (SEZs). It was first legislation to be passed by newly-constituted 17th Lok Sabha. It replaces Special Economic Zone (Amendment) Ordinance 2019 ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2019
Maratha quota valid but should be reduced: Bombay HC
Bombay High Court (HC) upheld the reservation for Maratha community in government jobs and education constitutional valid but suggested to reduce the quota percentage from present 16% to 12-13%. Key Highlights of Judgment The reduced quota limit suggested by Bombay ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2019
Centre to remove Minimum Education requirement for Transport Drivers
The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has decided to remove requirement of minimum educational qualification (class 8th pass) for transport vehicle drivers in country. Key Highlights Background: Currently, as per the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989, a ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2019
Cabinet approves Governor’s Rule in J&K for another 6 months
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the extension of President’s rule under article 356(4) of Indian Constitution, in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) for a period of 6 more months, beginning from 3 July 2019. The decision ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2019
Supreme Court gets full strength of Judges
Supreme Court has reached its full sanctioned strength of 31 with appointment of 4 new judges to the apex court. The total sanctioned strength of Supreme Court is 31 (30 + 1), which includes 30 Supreme Court Judges and 1 ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
Delhi HC: United Nation not State under Article 12
In a recent judgement the Delhi High court (HC) ruled that United Nations Organization (UNO) is not ‘State’ in terms of Article 12 of the Indian Constitution and thus it is not amenable to its jurisdiction under Article 226. About ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
SC Verdict: Foreigners Tribunal decision will prevail over NRC
The Supreme Court of India has held that a Foreigner Tribunal’s order declaring a person as an illegal foreigner will be binding and will prevail over government decision to include or exclude name from National Register of Citizens (NRC) in ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
Plea for Lifting Ban on Muslim Women’s Entry into Mosques in SC
The Supreme Court on Tuesday admitted for consideration a plea by a couple to lift the ban on Muslim women’s entry into mosques across the country. Based on the plea by a Pune-based Muslim couple the Supreme Court has issued a notice ..