The Rajasthan Protection from Lynching Bill, 2019 – Diligent IAS

THE RAJASTHAN PROTECTION FROM LYNCHING BILL, 2019 For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: Key features of the bill, Why the step is taken, New definition of ‘lynching’, Mob lynching and honour killing related crime growth News Flash The Rajasthan Protection from Lynching Bill, 2019 was passed by the Vidhan Sabha by a voice vote. The bill makes mob lynching a cognisable, non-bailable and non-compoundable offence punishable with life imprisonment and a fine up…

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Fourth edition of National Entrepreneurship Awards (NEA) 2019

NATIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARDS 2019 For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: All about National Entrepreneurship Awards, Objective and significance News Flash The fourth edition of the National Entrepreneurship Awards (NEA) is open for nominations by the ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship. The award will be presented to recognise and encourage outstanding Indian Entrepreneurs. It will catalyse a cultural shift in youth for entrepreneurship. Entries/ nominations open till 10 september. A total of 45…

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change The IPCC was created to provide policymakers with regular scientific assessments on climate change, its implications and potential future risks, as well as to put forward adaptation and mitigation options. Through its assessments, the IPCC determines the state of knowledge on climate change. Created by the United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 1988, the IPCC has 195 Member countries.

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Report on ‘Climate Change and Land’ by Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

REPORT ON ‘CLIMATE CHANGE AND LAND’ BY IPCC For: Mains Topics covered: Highlights and major findings of the report News Flash Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released its second report on ‘Climate change and land use’. The report is an assessment of how land systems are contributing to global warming, and are in turn being impacted by the resultant climate change. The report looks at the role of land-based activities such as agriculture,…

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Goa Amends Portuguese- Era Uniform Civil Code

UNIFORM CIVIL CODE For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: Goa to amend Uniform Civil Code – why the step is taken and what is its significance News Flash The Goa government would amend the Portuguese-era Uniform Civil Code (UCC) so that non-Goans can register their marriages in the coastal state. The UCC in Goa was introduced in 1870 by the erstwhile Portuguese rulers. It was retained even after the territory was merged with…

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U.N. Convention on International Settlement Agreements

UN CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: About the UN Convention on International Settlement Agreements, Mediation, Working of the convention, Singapore Convention on Mediation News Flash Members of the United Nations signed the Singapore Convention on Mediation, an agreement it hopes will make it easier to settle cross-border commercial disputes and stabilise trade relationships. The UN Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation, its official title, was…

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Haryana Assembly passed Control of Organised Crime Bill, 2019

HARYANA CONTROL OF ORGANISED CRIME BILL, 2019 For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: About the control of organised crime bill 2019, Need and significance News Flash The Haryana Vidhan Sabha passed the Haryana Control of Organised Crime Bill, 2019, to make special provisions for the prevention and control of criminal activity by organised crime syndicates. Key Highlights According to the Bill, whoever commits an offence of organised crime and if it results…

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The Centre has set up a tribunal to adjudicate ban on SFJ

SIKH FOR JUSTICE (SFJ) GROUP For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: Sikh Referendum 2020, Sikh for Justice, Why the group was banned and what now has done, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act News Flash The government has set up a tribunal to adjudicate whether or not there is sufficient reason to impose a ban on pro-Khalistan group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), which was declared as an unlawful organisation last month. Why the government…

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Indigenous people demand implementation of Chittagong Hill Tract Accord

CHITTAGONG HILL TRACT ACCORD The indigenous people of Bangladesh have demanded quick implementation of the Chittagong Hill Tract (CHT) Accord signed in 1997. Chittagong Hill Tract (CHT) Accord The government signed CHT accord in 1997 with Parbatya Chattogram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) representing Jumma indigenous people to end decades of armed conflict in the South Eastern region of the country. Protection of the land rights of Jumma people, rehabilitation, self government and withdrawal…

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Area 51 – open training range for the US Air Force

AREA 51 Facebook briefly removes the Area 51 event ‘by mistake’. But has now been reinstated. Area 51 Area 51 is an open training range for the US Air Force. The US government’s official name for Area 51 is the Nevada Test and Training Range, which is a unit of the Nellis Air Force Base. According to the Central Intelligence Agency, the name Area 51 comes from its map designation. It was also previously…

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“Meghdoot” mobile application launched to assists farmers

“MEGHDOOT” MOBILE APPLICATION The Ministries of Earth Sciences and Agriculture have launched a mobile application called “Meghdoot”. The app will provide location, crop and livestock-specific weather-based agro advisories to farmers in local languages. Minister for Earth Science, Science and Technology launched the agro-meteorology advisory application and the new website at a function to mark the Foundation Day of the Ministry of Earth Sciences. Highlights The service would be available for 150 districts…

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