1. All women, married or unmarried, have right to legal and safe abortion : Supreme Court
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The Supreme Court, in a landmark judgment on September 29, held that all women have the right to a safe and legitimate abortion and it is unconstitutional to distinguish between married and unmarried women in the matter.
Important facts
The Supreme Court said that even unmarried women have the right to abort a fetus between 20 and 24 weeks of age arising out of consensual relations.
The court held that depriving married or unmarried women the right to terminate unwanted pregnancies is a violation of fundamental rights.
A bench headed by Justice DY Chandrachud was hearing an appeal by a woman who wanted to abort a 24-week-old foetus after her relationship with a man failed and her partner abandoned her.
The bench also ruled that the definition of rape under the Medical Abortion Act should include marital rape.
A division bench of the Delhi High Court had refused to grant any interim relief to the woman.
About Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, 1971
Abortion in India has been a legal right under various circumstances since the introduction of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act in 1971.
The Act was amended in 2003 to enable safe and legal abortion of women.
The Act was also amended in the year 2021.
Major Provisions of MTP Amendment Act, 2021
Under this Amendment Act, abortion can be done in the following circumstances -
If there is any danger to the life or mental health of the mother by continuing the pregnancy
If there are any serious abnormalities in the fetus
If pregnancy occurred as a result of failure of contraception (but this is applicable only for married women)
If the pregnancy is the result of sexual assault or rape
A pregnancy up to 24 weeks can be terminated in different circumstances after taking the opinion of two registered medical practitioners.
2. All women, married or unmarried, have right to legal and safe abortion : Supreme Court
Tags: National National News
The Supreme Court, in a landmark judgment on September 29, held that all women have the right to a safe and legitimate abortion and it is unconstitutional to distinguish between married and unmarried women in the matter.
Important facts
The Supreme Court said that even unmarried women have the right to abort a fetus between 20 and 24 weeks of age arising out of consensual relations.
The court held that depriving married or unmarried women the right to terminate unwanted pregnancies is a violation of fundamental rights.
A bench headed by Justice DY Chandrachud was hearing an appeal by a woman who wanted to abort a 24-week-old foetus after her relationship with a man failed and her partner abandoned her.
The bench also ruled that the definition of rape under the Medical Abortion Act should include marital rape.
A division bench of the Delhi High Court had refused to grant any interim relief to the woman.
About Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, 1971
Abortion in India has been a legal right under various circumstances since the introduction of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act in 1971.
The Act was amended in 2003 to enable safe and legal abortion of women.
The Act was also amended in the year 2021.
Major Provisions of MTP Amendment Act, 2021
Under this Amendment Act, abortion can be done in the following circumstances -
If there is any danger to the life or mental health of the mother by continuing the pregnancy
If there are any serious abnormalities in the fetus
If pregnancy occurred as a result of failure of contraception (but this is applicable only for married women)
If the pregnancy is the result of sexual assault or rape
A pregnancy up to 24 weeks can be terminated in different circumstances after taking the opinion of two registered medical practitioners.
3. CBI launches Operation GARUDA
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on 29 September launched a multi-phase 'Operation GARUDA' to dismantle drug networks with international linkages.
Important facts
The CBI has initiated this to coordinate enforcement operations in International Courts of Justice through Interpol and the Narcotics Control Bureau, with a special focus on the Indian Ocean region.
About Operation GARUDA
The goal of the Garud campaign is to take action against drug dealers, their production areas and those who help in this work on the basis of international intelligence.
During the operation, searches, seizures and arrests have been made in several states and union territories of the country.
Apart from this, the police of Union Territories including Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Delhi and Manipur have also taken action.
Around 6,600 people were screened and 127 new cases were registered during this special drive.
During the operation 5 kg heroin, 33 kg ganja, more than 3 kg charas and several intoxicants have been recovered.
Around 175 people have been arrested.
4. CBI launches Operation GARUDA
Tags: National National News
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on 29 September launched a multi-phase 'Operation GARUDA' to dismantle drug networks with international linkages.
Important facts
The CBI has initiated this to coordinate enforcement operations in International Courts of Justice through Interpol and the Narcotics Control Bureau, with a special focus on the Indian Ocean region.
About Operation GARUDA
The goal of the Garud campaign is to take action against drug dealers, their production areas and those who help in this work on the basis of international intelligence.
During the operation, searches, seizures and arrests have been made in several states and union territories of the country.
Apart from this, the police of Union Territories including Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Delhi and Manipur have also taken action.
Around 6,600 people were screened and 127 new cases were registered during this special drive.
During the operation 5 kg heroin, 33 kg ganja, more than 3 kg charas and several intoxicants have been recovered.
Around 175 people have been arrested.
5. Sports Minister Anurag Thakur to launch Clean India 2.0 Programme on 1st October
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Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur will launch Clean India 2.0 Programme on 1st October 2022.
Important facts
This one month long nationwide program will be started mainly to collect single use plastic waste and create awareness among the people.
The program is being organized in all villages across the country through a network of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS), affiliated youth clubs and National Service Scheme affiliated institutions.
Following the success of last year's Clean India Drive, 10 million kilograms of waste (plastic, e-waste and other waste) will be collected and disposed of this year with the support and voluntary participation of citizens.
Hotspots for waste collection will be tourist places, educational institutions, bus stands/ railway stations, national highways, historical and heritage buildings, religious places, hospitals and water resources etc.
Through this campaign, the mantra of "Clean Kaal: Amrit Kaal" will be given and through public participation, this program will be made a mass movement.
6. Sports Minister Anurag Thakur to launch Clean India 2.0 Programme on 1st October
Tags: National National News
Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur will launch Clean India 2.0 Programme on 1st October 2022.
Important facts
This one month long nationwide program will be started mainly to collect single use plastic waste and create awareness among the people.
The program is being organized in all villages across the country through a network of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS), affiliated youth clubs and National Service Scheme affiliated institutions.
Following the success of last year's Clean India Drive, 10 million kilograms of waste (plastic, e-waste and other waste) will be collected and disposed of this year with the support and voluntary participation of citizens.
Hotspots for waste collection will be tourist places, educational institutions, bus stands/ railway stations, national highways, historical and heritage buildings, religious places, hospitals and water resources etc.
Through this campaign, the mantra of "Clean Kaal: Amrit Kaal" will be given and through public participation, this program will be made a mass movement.
7. Cabinet approves redevelopment of three railway stations
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The Union Cabinet on 28 September approved the redevelopment of three railway stations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad.
Important facts
The total cost of this redevelopment project is Rs 10,000 crore.
New Delhi Railway Station will integrate train services with buses, auto and metro rail services.
The redesign of Ahmedabad Railway Station is inspired by the Sun Temple of Modera.
The heritage building of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus will not be changed, the buildings around it will be redeveloped.
The redevelopment of these three stations is part of an overall redevelopment plan for 199 stations with a total cost of Rs 60,000 crore.
The projects will be implemented on Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) basis instead of Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode.
8. Cabinet approves redevelopment of three railway stations
Tags: National National News
The Union Cabinet on 28 September approved the redevelopment of three railway stations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad.
Important facts
The total cost of this redevelopment project is Rs 10,000 crore.
New Delhi Railway Station will integrate train services with buses, auto and metro rail services.
The redesign of Ahmedabad Railway Station is inspired by the Sun Temple of Modera.
The heritage building of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus will not be changed, the buildings around it will be redeveloped.
The redevelopment of these three stations is part of an overall redevelopment plan for 199 stations with a total cost of Rs 60,000 crore.
The projects will be implemented on Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) basis instead of Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode.
9. NASSCOM Foundation, DXC Tech to offer digital-skilling to over 1 million people
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NASSCOM Foundation on September 28 announced its partnership with DXC Technology to open resource centres for imparting digital skills to rural communities in 20 aspirational districts.
Important facts
It will focus on skilling Indian youth as part of an eight-month project that is expected to collectively benefit 1 million people.
It will address the digital divide, especially in Tier-II and Tier-III cities where there are access barriers to technology.
20 resource centers for digital literacy and e-governance will be set up in aspirational districts of seven states namely Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
These centres will help in providing need-based information, e-resources and digital services that will impact citizens’ lives in alignment with the United Nation's 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
Resource centers will be equipped with digital resources such as computers and printers, online resources such as subscription channels, and physical resources such as books, magazines and newspapers to make digital tools accessible to the entire community.
Communities will also be linked to appropriate government schemes and e-governance services apart from receiving training in digital skills.
Through this initiative, youth in India will receive advanced technical training that will improve their employability skills to meet the market demands and 60% of the beneficiaries will get placement facilities after completing the course.
National Association of Software and Services Companies- NASSCOM
It is a not-for-profit industrial association which is the apex body for the IT industry in India.
It was established in 1988.
Due to its significant efforts, India's IT (Information Technology) and BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) industry is getting a lot of support.
NASSCOM has made unprecedented contributions to India's GDP, exports, employment, infrastructure and global visibility.
10. NASSCOM Foundation, DXC Tech to offer digital-skilling to over 1 million people
Tags: National Economy/Finance National News
NASSCOM Foundation on September 28 announced its partnership with DXC Technology to open resource centres for imparting digital skills to rural communities in 20 aspirational districts.
Important facts
It will focus on skilling Indian youth as part of an eight-month project that is expected to collectively benefit 1 million people.
It will address the digital divide, especially in Tier-II and Tier-III cities where there are access barriers to technology.
20 resource centers for digital literacy and e-governance will be set up in aspirational districts of seven states namely Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
These centres will help in providing need-based information, e-resources and digital services that will impact citizens’ lives in alignment with the United Nation's 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
Resource centers will be equipped with digital resources such as computers and printers, online resources such as subscription channels, and physical resources such as books, magazines and newspapers to make digital tools accessible to the entire community.
Communities will also be linked to appropriate government schemes and e-governance services apart from receiving training in digital skills.
Through this initiative, youth in India will receive advanced technical training that will improve their employability skills to meet the market demands and 60% of the beneficiaries will get placement facilities after completing the course.
National Association of Software and Services Companies- NASSCOM
It is a not-for-profit industrial association which is the apex body for the IT industry in India.
It was established in 1988.
Due to its significant efforts, India's IT (Information Technology) and BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) industry is getting a lot of support.
NASSCOM has made unprecedented contributions to India's GDP, exports, employment, infrastructure and global visibility.
