LaQshya
In order to improve quality of care in labour room and maternity operation theatres in public health facilities, government of India has launched “LaQshya” (Labour room Quality improvement Initiative) .
Index of Industrial Production (IIP)
As per data released by Central Statistics Office (CSO), factory output growth based on Index of Industrial Production (IIP) fell to 3.1% in May.
Inflation
As per official data released, retail inflation for June reached 3.18%.
Swadhar Greh Scheme
The Ministry of Women and Child Development is implementing the Swadhar Greh Scheme for rehabilitation of women in difficult circumstances.
Amendments to POCSO Act
In an amendment to POCSO Act, Government redefines child porn, moots stiff penalties under the act.
Start-ups
Government has proposed to relax the General Financial Rules (GFR) to enable all government organisations to accept “untested innovative goods and services solutions” from start-ups.
Bill to relax green card cap passed
The U.S. House of Representatives passed (365-65) the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019.
India urges Commonwealth to readmit Maldives as member
India has urged the Commonwealth to expedite readmission of the Maldives as a member country.
Amendment to Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act
In an amendment to POCSO Act Cabinet has approved a new definition for child pornography.
Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA)
A case of alleged violation of FCRA by Lawyers Collective (LC) probed CBI to conduct search operation.