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Health Data Management (HDM) Policy

In News The National Health Authority (NHA) has revised the draft Health Data Management (HDM) policy with the objective to protect individuals’ personal data. About the new policy Federated architecture The NDHE is based on the principle of federated architecture, which allows interoperability between independent and decentralised information systems, while enhancing the security and privacy […]

Scrutinising Death Penalty

In News The Supreme Court to institutionalise a mechanism through which crucial information of the person who has been condemned to death can be gathered and placed on record before trial judges. What the Apex court said? The apex court opined that the courts may be opting for the death penalty in hurry, thus making […]

Integrated Command and Control Centres (ICCCs): Smart Cities Mission

In News Recently, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has announced that all 100 smart cities will have Integrated Command and Control Centers (ICCCs), under Smart Cities Mission (SCM). These ICCCs are spread across various states that have been developing Smart Cities, with states such as Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat […]

Veto power of UNSC Permanent Members

In News The United Nations is set to debate a provision that would require the five permanent members of the body’s Security Council to justify invoking their veto powers.  United Nations Security Council It is one of the UN’s six main organs and is aimed at maintaining international peace and security. It held its first […]

National Civil Services Day

In News  Every year 21st of April is celebrated as National Civil Services Day. Civil Service in our country comprises Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service, Indian Foreign Service, and a comprehensive list of All India Services and Central Services Group A and B. National  Civil Service Day About: The day is solely dedicated to […]

21st Amendment to the Constitution by Sri Lanka

In News The PM of Sri Lanka has proposed a constitutional amendment repealing the 20th Amendment to the Constitution, and bringing back clauses of the 19th Amendment as the 21st Amendment to the Constitution. Background Economic turmoil: Sri Lanka is grappling with unprecedented economic turmoil since its independence from Britain in 1948. The crisis is […]

Protection and Enforcement of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2022

In News Recently, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has proposed a Draft law to enable aircraft lessors to repossess aircraft during dispute. About  Stakeholders’ comments are sought on the draft Protection and Enforcement of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2022.  The new law will help international aircraft leasing companies to repossess and transfer planes out […]

Draft Battery Swapping Policy

In News Recently, the NITI Aayog released Draft Battery Swapping Policy for Stakeholder Comments. Draft Battery Swapping Policy Vision: To catalyse the large-scale adoption of Electric Vehicle (EVs) by improving efficient and effective use of scarce resources (viz. public funds, land, and raw materials for advanced cell batteries) for the delivery of customer centric services.  […]

Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act , 2022

In Context Recently, the President of India has given his assent to the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill. Background  The old code, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, did not have the provision of medical examination of the accused.  The Law Commission, in its 41st Report (1969), considered the necessity of physical examination of the arrested […]

India – Finland Green transition Tie-Up

In News NITI Aayog officials met a Finland delegation to discuss the Scandinavian nation’s offerings in the green energy sector in India.  Key highlights of the meeting Finland has a lot of experience in transitioning to green energy. Finland’s experience in reaching net zero is by 2035. Scandinavian nation’s offerings includes: the green energy sector […]