780 New Air Traffic Routes Approved under UDAN

The Government of India announced that it has approved 780 new air traffic routes under the UDAN regional air connectivity scheme. Key Points Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia informed the Lok Sabha that after the launch of the scheme, 359 ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Lok Sabha passes Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill 2021

On 28th July, 2021, Lok Sabha has passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill 2021. This Bill replaces the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance 2021 which was implemented on 4th April, 2021. Key Points Insolvency is a situation ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Govt plans to set up National Farmers Database

The Government of India has announced plans to set up a National Farmers Database. This database will consist of the country’s digitized land records and will aid in online single sign-on facilities for universal access and will also provide services ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Lok Sabha passes National Institutes of Food Technology Bill

On 26th July, 2021 the National Institutes of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management Bill, 2021 was passed in the Lok Sabha. Highlights This bill was moved by Pashupati Kumar Paras who is the Food Processing and Industries Minister. This bill ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Lok Sabha passes Factoring Amendment Bill

On 26th July, 2021 the Lok Sabha passed the Factoring Amendment Bill to amend the Factoring Regulation Act 2011. This bill will broaden the scope of the entities which can participate in the factoring business and also will ensure that ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Lok Sabha: Essential Defence Services Bill introduced

Essential Defence Services Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 22nd July.   Key Points regarding the bill Essential Defence Services Bill is introduced with the aim to prevent the staff of all the government-owned ordnance factories across the ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

4 Bills on population control in Lok Sabha

In the Lok Sabha, on Friday, one member from JD (U) three members from BJP will move Private Members’ Bills on population control in the house.   Highlights Out of the four, Ravi Kishan BJP MP from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021

Inland Vessels Bill 2021, introduced in the Lok Sabha

On 22 July, 2021 the Inland Vessels Bill, 2021 has been introduced in the Lok Sabha amid the hullabaloo in the house due to the Pegasus snooping scandal.   Key Points This bill will bring uniformity in the application of ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021