Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics Bill

Context The draft Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics (Preservation and Maintenance) Bill, was notified by the Ministry of Mines for comments and suggestions. About Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics Bill The Bill is…

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Consumer Protection Direct Selling Rules 2021

Context Recently, the Government had notified the Consumer Protection Direct Selling Rules 2021, that prohibits all direct selling entities such as Amway, Tupperware, Oriflame and Modicare, from promoting pyramid schemes…

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Biological Diversity Amendment Bill 2021

Context Recently, the Indian government referred the Biological Diversity Amendment Bill 2021 to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC). About Biological Diversity Amendment Bill 2021 The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 was enacted for the…

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Amendments to marriage age contradict other laws

Amendments to marriage age contradict other laws Context The Prohibition of Child Marriage Amendment Bill 2021, which seeks to raise the age of marriage for women to 21 years, amends the definition…

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Prohibition of Child Marriage Amendment Bill 2021

Context Recently, Prohibition of Child Marriage Amendment Bill 2021 was introduced in Lok Sabha. The Bill amends the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 to increase the minimum age of marriage…

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