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‘World Habitat Award’ for Odisha’s JAGA Mission

Why in News Recently, Odisha has won the 'World Habitat Award' for its ambitious initiative- Jaga Mission. It aims at transforming the slums into...

11 Dec 2019 Governance

Nagaland Extends ILP in Dimapur

Why in News Recently, the Nagaland government has extended the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system to the district of Dimapur. This step was taken to...

11 Dec 2019 Governance

International Anti - Corruption Day

The International Anti-Corruption Day is observed on 9th December every year. The United Nations General Assembly on 31st October, 2003, adopted...

09 Dec 2019 Governance

Personal Data Protection Bill 2019

This article is based on “The issues, debate around Data Protection Bill” which was published in The Indian Express on 7/12/2019. It...

07 Dec 2019 Governance

Ekal School Abhiyan

Why in News Recently, the Prime Minister admired the role of Ekal Vidyalaya Sangathan for leading the ‘Ekal School Abhiyan’ and in...

07 Dec 2019 Governance

Centre Stops Online Sale of Medicines

Why in News Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has directed all states and Union territories to prohibit the sale of medicines through...

06 Dec 2019 Governance

World Malaria Report, 2019

Why in News The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released the World Malaria Report, 2019. The report provides a comprehensive update on global...

05 Dec 2019 Governance

Special Protection Group (Amendment) Bill, 2019

Why in News Recently, the Parliament has passed the Special Protection Group (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The SPG Bill will amend the SPG Act of...

04 Dec 2019 Governance

Data Bank of Independent Directors

Why in News Recently, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs launched the Independent Directors Databank in accordance with the provisions of the...

03 Dec 2019 Governance

Legal Framework for Illegal Migrants in India

Why in News Recently, the Home Minister informed in the Rajya Sabha that the National Register of Citizens (NRC) will be implemented across India,...

02 Dec 2019 Governance

UNDP’s Accelerator Lab

Why in News The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched its Accelerator Lab in India. The project has been launched in...

29 Nov 2019 Governance

New Citizenship Regime

This article is based on “The misadventure of a new citizenship regime” which was published in The Hindu on 27/11/2019. It talks about...

28 Nov 2019 Governance

Lokpal and Lokayukta

Why in News Recently, a new logo and a new moto were launched for Lokpal, the apex anti-corruption ombudsman. Key Points Logo It...

27 Nov 2019 Governance

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Why in News United Nations observes 25th November as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women every year. The official...

26 Nov 2019 Governance

Maharashtra Bill to Protect Mediapersons

Why in News The President of India has given assent to the Maharashtra Media Persons and Media Institutions (Prevention of Violence and Damage or...

25 Nov 2019 Governance

Convention on Global Cybercrime

Why in News India voted in favour of a cybercrime resolution led by Russia in a committee of the United Nations General Assembly. The resolution...

23 Nov 2019 Governance

RERA Act, 2016

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22 Nov 2019 Governance

RERA Act, 2016

Introduction Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) is an act passed by the Parliament in 2016 that came into effect fully from 1st...

21 Nov 2019 Governance

Swachh Survekshan Grameen Awards 2019

Why in News Recently, the Swachh Survekshan Grameen Awards 2019 were conferred upon top-ranked states, Union Territories (UTs), and districts in the...

21 Nov 2019 Governance

World Conference on Access to Medical Products

Why in News The 2019 World Conference on Access to Medical Products: Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030 was convened from...

21 Nov 2019 Governance