Procedure to pass a bill The introduction, debate, and passage of bills in both chambers of Parliament constitute the legislative process in the Indian parliament. A bill is a suggestion for a brand-new law or an alteration to an already-existing one. To become legislation, the […]
Govt. may extend the PLI scheme to chemicals, petrochemicals Context: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman hinted on Thursday that major international investors like BASF, Adnoc, Rosneft, and Aramco are searching for joint venture partners to invest in India and that the government is open to introducing […]
Global Food Regulators Summit Context: Global Food Regulators Summit was concluded. Main highlights: The Global Food Regulators Summit 2023 was organized by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). The summit’s focus was on […]
Stapled visas for Arunachal athletes unacceptable: India Context After Beijing declined to grant standard visas to three Wushu players, India on Thursday raised a strong complaint and threatened to respond appropriately, calling China’s decision to reinstate the practice of “stapled visas” for Indian athletes from […]
Cinematograph Bill Aimed at Curbing Piracy Passed by RS Context: The Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which adds strict anti-piracy provisions and broadens the law’s purview beyond censorship to include copyright, was approved by the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. What is Digital Piracy? Digital piracy is […]
G-20: 39 MNCs come together for a circular economy coalition Context As stated by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav at the Resource Efficiency Circular Economy Industry Coalition (RECEIC) launch on the sidelines of the fourth G-20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) and Environment and […]
The Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill Context: The recently passed Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023, has elicited mixed reactions and significant concerns from the public and environmental experts. Although its Preamble boasts ambitious environmental goals, the operative part of the Bill raises questions about its true […]
Elusive Consensus: A Closer Look at India-China Relations Context: The recent high-level engagement between India and China, featuring National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Chinese diplomat Wang Yi, has once again highlighted the profound divergence in their perspectives on the state of bilateral relations. Relevance: […]