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The Digital India Will Soon Get The Digital Rupee

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 ~Preet The writer and the publisher have no rights to this image. This image has been taken from,  Digital-Rupee-–-Its-Understanding.jpeg The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will shortly launch restricted pilots of the e-rupee, also known as Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) or digital rupee, for specified use cases. It has hinted at two major categories for the usage of e-rupee for various transactions — retail and wholesale.  The CBDC is defined by the RBI as a digital representation of currency notes issued by a central bank. It is a sovereign or completely autonomous currency issued by the country's central bank (in this case, the RBI) in line with monetary policy. CBDC will be recognised as a means of payment and legal tender by all three parties - individuals, government agencies, and businesses - once it is formally issued. Because it is government-backed, it may be readily exchanged for money or notes from any commercial bank. The RBI is not enthusiastic about the e-rupee.

No More Broken Rice Going Out Of India

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 ~Preet The publisher or the writer has no rights to the image. The image is taken from  cb39f9aebb.jpg To improve local supply amid a drop in paddy crop area in the current Kharif season, India has banned the export of broken rice and levied a 20% levy on non-Basmati rice exports save for parboiled rice. India is the world's largest rice exporter, accounting for more than 40% of worldwide rice shipments, and competes in the global market alongside Thailand, Vietnam, Pakistan, and Myanmar. It is frequently used to produce feed for very young animals and pets. Furthermore, it is ideal for all sorts of animals due to its high caloric value and low fibre content. It is also utilised in the brewing business, where it is combined with barley, as well as in the manufacture of arak (aniseed alcoholic drink, distilled, colourless drink). It is a raw ingredient used to make rice flour, which is then utilised in baby food, morning cereals, rice wine, rice liqueur, sake, and packed and tinned

Being Women Gets You Bail.

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 ~Preet The writer or the publisher has no rights to the image. The image is taken from  teestaaa.jpg In a world where there is a constant cry for the propagation of the idea of equality, it seems that preferential upliftment is actually being sought to be achieved, but such a bias in the criminal justice system conflicts with its very principle of it. The Supreme Court of India recently granted Teesta Setalvad interim release, declaring that "the remedy of interim bail is given to the appellant (Teesta) in the unusual conditions, including the fact that the appellant happens to be a girl." The Chief Justice of India further referred to a bail clause in the Code of Criminal Procedure CrPC that states that "being a woman is a conceivable cause for granting release, even when it cannot be considered otherwise." Section 437 of the Criminal Procedure Code addresses bail in case of non-bailable offences. According to it, a person shall not be released on bail if there is

Vostok Exercise 2022.

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 ~Preet. This publisher or the blogger has no rights to this image; this image is taken from  630_360_1662106815-274.jpg India recently participated in the international strategic and command exercise Vostok - 2022 in Russia, China, and other countries. It will include troops from numerous former Soviet republics and China, India, Laos, Mongolia, Nicaragua, and Syria. The Indian Army was represented by men from the 7/8 Gorkha Rifles. Its goal is to foster contact and cooperation among the various military contingents and observers that will be there. The Vostok 2022 exercise will take place at seven shooting ranges in Russia's the Far East and the Sea of Japan, involving nearly 50,000 personnel and 5,000 weapon units, including 140 aircraft and 60 vessels. Through talks and tactical exercises, the Indian Army contingent will look forward to discussing practical elements and putting verified drills, procedures, and practice integration of new technologies into effect. There are many

The Ideal Police System

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~Preet. The Publisher or the blogger has no rights to the image. The image is taken from  PresidentKovind-kkHE--621x414@LiveMint.jpg   Former President Ram Nath Kovind stated that an "ideal police system" means that a police officer's work is full of duty and accountability. Life and liberty are essential moral values that are considered to be such in all human civilizations, and police officers must frequently determine whether or not to arrest, i.e., whether or not to take away someone's freedom, and in extreme cases, whether or not to take away someone's life. The police must evaluate a wide range of acts while making moral judgements. They must assess a person's goodness and badness before determining if their acts are wrong.  For each action committed by a person, they must consider the motive, goals, and effects of the activity.  The police may be obliged to encounter danger or hostility in order to do their duties, and predictably, police personnel are

Yet Again a Hit on Tweets.

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 ~Preet This image was taken from  https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTRnsYDIuI_RYCYUtFkyEvo2HRRov49uUwq7w&usqp=CAU  the Author or Publisher has no rights on the image. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued instructions to remove some tweets from Twitter under Section 69 (A) of the Information Technology Act of 2000. (Microblogging Site). Twitter has filed a petition with the Karnataka High Court, saying that many of the banning orders violate Section 69 (A) of the Act. According to Section 69 (A) of the IT Act, the corporation "failed to comply with the directives on repeated occasions," according to the Ministry. Twitter provided a list of over 80 accounts and messages that it has banned in response to a government request in 2021. Twitter believes that the Ministry's reasons for flagging various accounts and messages are either "over-broad and arbitrary" or "disproportionate." According to Twi

The DESH Bill

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~Preet  sez.jpg  This image does not belongs to the writer or publisher this image was found on https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/partial-denotification-of-sezs-single-window-clearance-mechanism-in-desh-draft/articleshow/92396526.cms During the forthcoming monsoon session of Parliament, the government intends to introduce the Development of Enterprise and Service Hubs (DESH) Bill. It intends to revitalise interest in SEZs and establish more inclusive economic centres by overhauling the existing Special Economic Zone regulations from 2005. SEZs will be renamed Development Hubs and will be exempt from many of the rules that presently limit them. These hubs will serve as both domestic tariff areas and SEZs, facilitating both export-oriented and local investment. To bring taxes in line with those imposed by units outside the country, the government may apply an equalisation levy on products or services supplied to the domestic market. The World Trade Organization'

Things Have Changed In FCRA.

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 ~Preet Image Taken From :- https://capindia.in/foreign-contribution-regulation-amendment-rules-2020-further-tightens-the-bolts/ No rights of the image belongs to the writer or publisher. The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act was recently revised by the Ministry of Home Affairs (FCRA). In November 2020, the Ministry toughened the FCRA rules, making it clear that NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations) that are not directly linked to a political party but engage in political action such as bandhs, strikes, or road blockades will be considered political if they participate in active politics or party politics. All NGOs receiving money are required by law to register with the FCRA. The action comes after the government raised the import tariff on gold from 7.5 percent to 12.5 percent in an effort to discourage gold imports, which increase the trade imbalance and put pressure on the currency and FX reserves. An increase in gold import tariff will raise the cost of import and discourage i

Fortifying Aadhaar

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 ~Preet. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) recently issued a caution to the public not to share a photocopy of their Aadhaar with any organisation, only to withdraw the advice due to concerns that it may be misinterpreted.  The UIDAI advised the public not to "share a photocopy of one's Aadhaar with any organisation since it might be abused." Instead, it advised utilising "a disguised Aadhaar, which only reveals the last four digits of the Aadhaar number." It also advised the people to avoid downloading their e-Aadhaar from public computers. In such instance, they were instructed to "permanently erase" any downloaded copies. Only organisations that have secured a User License from the UIDAI can use Aadhaar to verify a person's identification. Furthermore, the Aadhaar Act prohibits hotels and movie theatres from collecting or retaining copies of Aadhaar cards.  Many private companies in the nation require an Aadhaar card, and user

Uniform Civil Code In Uttarakhand?

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   ~Preet. Just a few moths ago, the Allahabad High Court knocked the doors of Central Government to take initiatives towards the implementation of Uniform Civil Code, which is a very pressing issue and has been a motion of discourse since long. In an expected but yet surprising move the Uttarakhand Government, currently led by Pushkar Singh Dhami, appointed a standing committee led by Retired Supreme Court Judge  Justice Ranjan Desai to plan the implementation of The Uniform Civil Code and other relevant laws to govern the personal affairs in Uttarakhand. Implementation of UCC in the country is a Directive Principle of State Policy enshrined in the Article 44 of the Constitution Of India. India has different personal laws for different religions but The Uniform Civil Code would provide the nation with uniform regulations for personal matters. The idea behind the Uniform Civil Code is to eliminate the ambiguities that occur due to the differences between the various personal laws. The

The Power Tussle in New Delhi.

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 ~Preet. Because Delhi lacks statehood, there has been a protracted conflict over the relative powers of the elected government of New Delhi and the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) (chosen by the Union Government) for the territorial administration of New Delhi. The two had several disagreements, involving control of institutions such as the Anti-Corruption Bureau, the Civil Services, and the Electricity Board, among others. Furthermore, the 2021 modification to the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act,1991, emphasises that the danger of violence remains. The position of Delhi as a Union Territory under Schedule 1 of the Constitution, but renamed the "National Capital Territory" under Article 239AA, as engrafted by the Constitution (69th Amendment) Act. The 69th amendment to the Indian Constitution included Article 239AA, which proclaimed the Union Territory of Delhi to be managed by an L-G who works with the assistance and advice of the elected legislative assembl

Need for new IT Laws

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 ~Preet The Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology (IT) recently remarked on the need for a legal update of the 22-year-old Information Technology Act, 2000. The first IT Act was adopted by the government in 2000. The IT (Amendment) Act went into effect in 2009, with the goal of promoting e-governance, reducing cybercrime, and encouraging security practises throughout the country. The government has published the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021. In a few years, India will have a trillion-dollar digital economy, and a big number of firms will be on the Indian Internet. As a result, an open and secure Internet becomes a critical economic component of our society. Because of aggressive national policies, trade conflicts, censorship, and frustration with giant tech corporations, the global internet as we know it is on the point of splintering into smaller bubbles of national networks. This will have far-reachin

Is it time to amend Anti-Defection Laws ?

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 ~Preet. Recently, the Vice-President stated that the time has come to modify the country's anti-defection legislation to close current loopholes. Individual Members of Parliament (MPs)/MLAs are punished under the anti-defection statute for defecting from one party to another. In 1985, Parliament inserted it to the Constitution as the Tenth Schedule. Its goal was to keep governments stable by deterring MPs from switching parties. The Tenth Schedule, often known as the Anti-Defection Act, was included into the Constitution by the 52nd Amendment Act of 1985. It establishes the procedures for disqualifying elected members for defecting to another political party. It was a reaction to the overthrow of various state administrations by party-hopping MLAs following the 1967 federal elections. It enables a group of MPs/MLAs to join (i.e., combine with) another political party without incurring the defection penalty. Furthermore, political parties are not penalised for soliciting or tolerat

New Policy required for Land use under CBA Act, 1957

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 ~Preet. The Union Cabinet has adopted a policy for the use of land acquired under the Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition & Development) Act of 1957 [CBA Act]. The policy calls for the use of such land for the development and construction of coal and energy infrastructure.  The policy establishes a clear policy framework for the use of lands acquired under the CBA Act that are no longer appropriate or economically feasible for coal mining operations; or sites from which coal has been mined out / de-coaled and such land has been reclaimed. Government coal firms, such as Coal India Ltd. (CIL) and its subsidiaries, would continue to own the lands acquired under the CBA Act. The government firm that owns the property would lease it for the time period specified in the policy. In order to obtain best value, leasing firms must be selected through a transparent, fair, and competitive bid process and method. The lands will be examined for operations such as the establishment of washeries, coa

The government has announced the merging of all film organisations under the National Film Development Corporation.

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 ~Preet. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced the merging of four film media entities with the National Film Development Corporation, comprising the Films Division, Directorate of Film Festivals, National Film Archive of India, and Children's Film Society of India. The decision is consistent with the expert group chaired by Bimal Julka's (2020) report on the rationalisation, closure, and merging of film media entities. The National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) is a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting that was founded in 1975 with the goal of promoting and organising an integrated development of the Indian Film Industry and fostering excellence in cinema. It is now led by Ravinder Bhakar, who also serves as the chief executive officer of the Central Board of Film Certification. It will provide a strong impetus to the production of films of all genres, including feature films, documentaries, children'

Amending the IPC and CrPC: The beginning.

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 ~Preet The government recently began the process of amending criminal legislation such as the Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Indian Evidence Act. In this quest, the Ministry of Home Affairs has solicited input from a variety of stakeholders, including Governors, Chief Ministers, the Chief Justice of India, Chief Justices of several High Courts, and others. Previously, the 111th, 128th, and 146th Parliamentary Standing Committee reports urged a complete overhaul of the country's criminal justice system. During British administration in India, criminal laws were codified, and they remain largely unchanged even in the twenty-first century. Lord Thomas Babington Macaulay is credited as being the primary architect of India's criminal law codifications. The Indian Penal Code, 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, among other laws, govern criminal law in India. Criminal law is seen as the most visible manifestation

Sealed Cover Jurisprudence: All about it.

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 ~Preet. While hearing a criminal appeal against the Bihar government, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) recently chastised a counsel for submitting a'sealed cover report' to the court. Courts have regularly used sealed cover jurisprudence in recent years, for example, in the Rafale Fighter Jet Deal 2018, 2014, the BCCI Reforms Case, the Bhima Koregaon Case 2018, and so on.  It is a practise utilised by the Supreme Court and sometimes lesser courts of requesting or accepting material from government entities in sealed envelopes that only judges may open. While the theory of sealed cover is not defined by law, the Supreme Court draws its authority to apply it from Rule 7 of Order XIII of the Supreme Court Rules and Section 123 of the Indian Evidence Act of 1872. According to Rule 7 of Order XIII of the Supreme Court Rules, if the Chief Justice or court directs that certain information be kept under sealed cover or is of a confidential nature, no party will be permitted to access
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Maternal Mortality in India 2017-19. ~Preet. The Registrar General of India's Sample Registration System (SRS) just published the most recent special bulletin on Maternal Mortality in India (2017-19). According to the World Health Organization, maternal death is defined as the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of a pregnancy termination from any cause connected to or worsened by the pregnancy or its care. The Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) is defined as the number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births within a certain time period. The Ministry of Home Affairs is in charge of the Registrar General of India.  Aside from conducting the Population Census and monitoring the implementation of the Registration of Births and Deaths in the country, it has been providing fertility and mortality estimates using the Sample Registration System (SRS). SRS is the country's biggest demographic sample survey, providing direct estimates of maternal mortality through a nation
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 Turmoil in Manipur. ~Preet Recently, the Centre Government stated that it is willing to engage in conversation with insurgent groups in Manipur in order to bring about long-term peace in the region.  Insurgency first appeared in Manipur in 1964, with the founding of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), which is now one of the most dangerous militant organisations.  The growth of separatist insurgency in Manipur is mostly linked to perceived dissatisfaction with Manipur's claimed "forced" merger with the Union of India, as well as the following delay in granting it full-fledged sovereignty.  While the former Kingdom of Manipur was amalgamated with India on October 15, 1949, it did not become a state until 1972. The People's Liberation Army (PLA), People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), and Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), among others, were created in the latter years. These valley-based organisations have bee