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IT Rules 2021 Come into Effect

In News Recently, Facebook has clarified that it aims to comply with the provisions of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021, which have come into effect. In February 2021, the Centre notified these rules and significant social media intermediaries were given a three month deadline for compliance, ending on […]

Social Security Code 2020

In News The ongoing second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the woes of the  informal workers and the loopholes in the Social Security (SS) Code, 2020. Social Security Code, 2020 It was passed by the Indian Parliament in September 2020 along with three other labour codes, namely Code on Wages, 2019 Occupational Safety, […]

Adoption During Covid-19

In News The second wave of Covid-19 has left many children extremely vulnerable, particularly those who have been orphaned. About the Issue Childline 1098 has been recording a considerably large number of calls for children whose both parents succumbed to Covid-19. Childline 1098 is the national helpline for children. Earlier in May 2021, child rights […]

Changes Recommended in FCRA Rules

In News Recently, the Delhi High Court (HC) has asked the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to consider a few changes regarding the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA). About FCRA It was first enacted in 1976 and was amended in 2010 and 2020. It is a law enacted by Parliament to regulate foreign contribution (especially […]

Counterfeit Drugs in India

In News Recently, courts have passed strict orders against fake drugs and hoarding and black-marketing of medicines and medical devices. Hoarding is stocking up items in anticipation of shortage or scarcity of items and it, in itself is not a crime but selling hoarded drugs without a licence is. Black marketing means charging a premium […]

Connected Commerce: NITI Aayog

In News Recently, the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) and Mastercard have released a report titled ‘Connected Commerce: Creating a Roadmap for a Digitally Inclusive Bharat’. About the Report It is based on five roundtable discussions which were held in October and November 2020. It highlighted key issues and opportunities on policy and […]

MGNREGA Demand Rises

In News According to a recent study by the State Bank of India (SBI), the demand for work under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) 2005 has increased. About the Increased Demand The demand has increased to 2.57 crore households, 92 per cent higher than 2020 and a record high for April […]

Startup India Seed Fund Scheme

In News Recently, the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry has unveiled the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), almost three months after the Centre announced the plan. Background It was announced by the Prime Minister of India in January 2021 marking the five-year anniversary of the Startup India initiative. The PM, at the Startup […]

Amendment Proposals to PCA Act

In News Recently, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, has held a webinar with various stakeholders to give and seek suggestions on amendments to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act, 1960. About PCA Act It intends to prevent the infliction of unnecessary pain […]

Register of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland (RIIN)

In News The Nagaland government has reportedly been trying to revive the Register of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland (RIIN)  exercise. Nagaland government has earlier set a Committee on Inner Line Permit (ILP) which has recommended coming up with a master list which will be known as RIIN. Register of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland (RIIN) It […]