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Corporal Punishment

Three private school teachers in Pune have been booked under the Juvenile Justice Act over allegedly thrashing three Class 10 students, and threatening to grade them poorly in internal assessments What is Corporal Punishment? By definition, corporal punishment means punishment that is physical in nature. There is NO statutory definition of ‘corporal punishment’ targeting children… Continue reading Corporal Punishment

Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign

The Centre is set to launch a large-scale campaign to encourage Indians to fly the National Fag at their homes to mark the 75th Independence Day under the Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign. Also, August 2 marks 146th birth anniversary of Pingali Venkayya, the designer of Pingali Venkayya. Har Ghar Tiranga ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ is a… Continue reading Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign

Manufacturing PMI hits 8-month high

India’s manufacturing sector rebounded in July, with sales and output growing at the fastest pace since November. The PMI quickened last month to 56.4, from June’s 9-month low of 53.9. Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) PMI is an indicator of business activity — both in the manufacturing and services sectors. It is a survey-based measure that… Continue reading Manufacturing PMI hits 8-month high

How are Districts created?

The West Bengal cabinet has approved the creation of seven new districts in the state. What are Districts? India’s districts are local administrative units inherited from the British Raj. They generally form the tier of local government immediately below that of India’s subnational states and territories. A district is headed by a Deputy Commissioner/ Collector,… Continue reading How are Districts created?

Exercise AL NAJAH-IV

India and Oman will carry out a 13-day military exercise with a focus on counter-terror cooperation. Exercise AL NAJAH-IV This is the fourth edition of India-Oman joint military exercise ‘AL NAJAH-IV’. It is held between contingents of Indian Army and the Royal Army of Oman is scheduled to take place at the Foreign Training Node… Continue reading Exercise AL NAJAH-IV

UN declares Access to Clean, Healthy Environment as Universal Human Right

Every person on the planet has the right to live in a clean, healthy environment, as declared United Nations (UN) in a historic resolution. Access to Clean, Healthy Environment The resolution recognizes the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment as a human right essential for the full enjoyment of all human rights and,… Continue reading UN declares Access to Clean, Healthy Environment as Universal Human Right

PMLA has SC’s approaval

Context The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional validity of the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), calling it a “unique and special legislation” and underlining the powers of the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) to hold inquiries, arrest people and attach property. Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) PMLA, 2002 is an… Continue reading PMLA has SC’s approaval

INS Vikrant inducted into Indian Navy

The Indian Navy took delivery of IAC-1 the ‘Vikrant’, the nation’s first indigenously built aircraft carrier from its manufacturer, Cochin Shipyard Ltd. Vikrant INS Vikrant also known as Indigenous Aircraft Carrier 1 (IAC-1), is an aircraft carrier constructed by the Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for the Indian Navy. It is the first aircraft carrier to… Continue reading INS Vikrant inducted into Indian Navy

What is Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES)?

The Centre has kicked off the process for conducting the quinquennial Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) this month. What is the Household Consumer Expenditure Survey (CES)? The HCES is traditionally a quinquennial (recurring every five years) survey conducted by the government’s National Sample Survey Office (NSSO). It is designed to collect information on the consumer… Continue reading What is Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES)?

Centre to amend Warehousing Act

The Union Food and Public Distribution Ministry has suggested major amendments to the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act of 2007. Warehousing Act, 2007 The GOI has introduced a negotiable warehouse receipt system in the country by enacting the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007 (37 of 2007). It has been made effective with effect from… Continue reading Centre to amend Warehousing Act

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