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20th anniversary of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

Source: AN Subject: International Organisation Context: The ILO and IMO marked the 20th anniversary of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006, highlighting its role in improving seafarers’ welfare and global shipping standards. About 20th anniversary of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: What it is? Often referred to as the Seafarers’ Bill of Rights, the MLC, …

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Egg Mayonnaise

Source:  IT Context: The Tamil Nadu government banned the production and sale of mayonnaise made using raw eggs for one year under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, citing serious health risks linked to foodborne pathogens like Salmonella and E. coli. About Egg Mayonnaise: What is Egg Mayonnaise? Egg mayonnaise is a semi-solid emulsion …

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Contempt of Court:

GS Paper 2: Syllabus: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.   Context: The Supreme Court has threatened to initiate contempt proceedings against the chief secretary of Telangana if the state government failed to deposit a cost of ₹2.5 lakh within two weeks.   What’s the issue? The cost was imposed …

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SANSAD TV: 75 YEARS- LAWS THAT SHAPED INDIA- THE PROHIBITION OF CHILD MARRIAGE ACT, 2006

  Introduction: The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 passed by Parliament is the landmark law sets the marriageable age as 21 for males and 18 for females. The statue is armed with enabling provisions to prohibit child marriages and provide relief to victims. It has penal provisions of punishment for those who abet, promote …

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Contempt of Court:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.   Context: Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana has agreed to immediately list for hearing a petition to initiate contempt action against Haryana authorities for not reining in ‘hooligans’ who have created an ‘atmosphere of communal hatred and terror’ …

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Insights Daily Current Events, January 29, 2014

ARCHIVES January 29, 2014 COMPREHENSIVE ARTICLE on WILDLIFE OF INDIA Apart from a handful of the major farm animals such as cows, buffaloes, goats, poultry and sheep, India has an amazingly wide variety of animals native to the country. It is home to Tigers, Lions, Leopards, Pythons, Wolves, Foxes, Bears, Crocodiles, Rhinoceroses, Camels, Wild dogs, …

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