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02Jul 2024

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“NEW CRIMINAL LAWS: FOCUS ON JUSTICE AND LINGUISTIC ACCESSIBILITY”

Why in the news? Union Home Minister Amit Shah announces new criminal laws prioritising justice and linguistic accessibility, addressing Tamil Nadu’s objections. New laws include provisions for audiovisual recording of search and seizure, mandatory forensic examination in serious cases. Key Points: New Criminal Laws in India Laws Implemented: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha …

02Jul 2024

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“NHRC PROBES ALLEGED DISCRIMINATION AGAINST MARRIED WOMEN AT FOXCONN PLANT”

Why in the news? NHRC issued notices to the Centre and Tamil Nadu government regarding alleged discrimination against married women in Foxconn’s recruitment practices. Foxconn denies allegations of employment discrimination based on marital status or gender at its Sriperumbudur plant. source:geeksforgeeks About National Human Rights Commission (NHRC): Purpose: Protect and promote human rights in India. …

02Jul 2024

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“RBI JOINS PROJECT NEXUS FOR INSTANT CROSS-BORDER RETAIL PAYMENTS”

Why in the news? The Reserve Bank of India joined Project Nexus to enable instant cross-border retail payments by interlinking domestic Fast Payments Systems. The initiative aims to connect the FPSs of India, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand, enhancing cross-border payments.p source:scribd About Project Nexus: Purpose: Nexus connects multiple national payment systems into a …

02Jul 2024

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ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT REJECTS BAIL FOR UNLAWFUL RELIGIOUS CONVERSION ACCUSATIONS

Why in the news? The Allahabad High Court’s decision highlights concerns over religious conversions and interprets Article 25, emphasising freedom of practice but not conversion. Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal warned that unchecked religious conversions could lead to the majority becoming a minority in India. About the Uttar Pradesh’s Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, …

02Jul 2024

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COURT SENTENCES MEDHA PATKAR FOR DEFAMING DELHI’S L-G

Why in the news? Medha Patkar, renowned activist and Narmada Bachao Andolan co-founder, received a five-month jail term and ₹10-lakh fine for a 23-year-old defamation case filed by Delhi Lieutenant-Governor V.K. Saxena. The case stemmed from allegations made by Patkar against Saxena’s character and patriotism in relation to a contentious dam project on the Narmada …

02Jul 2024

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GOVERNMENT AMBIGUITY DELAYS CENSUS

Why in the news? The government has yet to decide on extending the deadline for freezing administrative boundaries crucial for the Census, impacting its schedule and subsequent activities. The deadline, originally set to end recently, remains uncertain with no new date announced. Discussions are ongoing to determine the next steps, affecting the timeline for conducting …

01Jul 2024

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DAY IN NEWS NATIONAL DOCTOR’S DAY

Why in the news? National Doctor’s Day, celebrated annually on July 1st, honors the contributions of doctors and physicians worldwide. Recognizes their invaluable service and dedication to healthcare. Commemorates the birth and death anniversary of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, a prominent figure in Indian medicine and politics. Background and Significance The Indian Medical Association (IMA) …

01Jul 2024

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NEW NCERT ‘HOLISTIC PROGRESS CARD’ (HPC) FOR SENIOR CLASSES

Why in the News? The NCERT has introduced a new ‘Holistic Progress Card (HPC)’ for classes 9 to 12, aimed at reshaping student evaluation beyond academic scores. It emphasizes life skills such as time management and financial literacy. Source: PIB Key Features of the HPC Developed by PARAKH under NCERT, the HPC integrates student achievements …

01Jul 2024

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NEXT PHASE OF THE CONSERVATION PLAN FOR THE GREAT INDIAN BUSTARD (GIB)

Why in the news? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has sanctioned ₹56 crore for the next phase of the conservation plan for the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) and Lesser Florican. This phase includes habitat development, in-situ conservation, and completion of the conservation breeding center, among other activities. Source: UGI Key Components …

01Jul 2024

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INDIGENOUS CONVENTIONAL SUBMARINE UNDER PROJECT-76

Why in the news? The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has started a preliminary study for designing and developing an indigenous conventional submarine under Project-76. The study, approved by the Defence Ministry, is expected to take about a year. After completion, a formal proposal will be presented to the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) …

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