DPIIT notifies Quality Control Orders for ‘Copper products, Drums and Tins’
The QCO will come into force on the expiry of six months from the date of notification in the E-Gazette. In order to safeguard the domestic small/micro industries, ensure smooth implementation of the QCO and Ease of Doing Business, relaxations have been granted to small/micro industries as regards to timelines, additional three month have been given to Small industries and additional six months have been given to micro industries in respect of implementation of QCO.
Extension of last date to receive comments on Consultation Paper on “Encouraging R&D in Telecom, Broadcasting, and IT (ICT) Sectors”
The Authority has decided to extend the last date for submission of comments up to 23rd November 2023 and counter comments by 7th December 2023. The comments and counter-comments may be sent, preferably in the electronic form on the email ID advisorit@trai.gov.in and with a copy to ja-qos1@trai.gov.in.
‘Ayurveda Day’ event on 10th November 2023
Under the ‘Ayurveda for One Health’ campaign, farmers across the country are being sensitized through meetings, interactions, events and using various means of communication. A micro website www.ayurvedaday.org.in has been developed by CCRAS (Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences), the nodal agency for organizing the Ayurveda Day. Visitors across the globe can visit the website to get information about ‘Ayurveda Day’ and become a part of various running activities related to the ‘Ayurveda for One Health’ campaign.
IRDAI Committee for proposing Plain language for insurance policy wordings
IRDAI has undertaken this initiative considering that policyholders often find it difficult to comprehend the terms and conditions in insurance policy contract because of complexity in language used in the policy. This leads to the policyholder confused and lack of knowledge required to make informed decisions while purchasing an insurance policy.
Centre launches ‘Dark Patterns Buster Hackathon 2023’ to design & prototype innovative app or software that can detect dark patterns on e-Commerce platforms
The Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India in collaboration with IIT (BHU), launched Dark Patterns Buster Hackathon 2023 here today. The deliverables of the Hackathon will be to design & prototype innovative app or software based solutions that can detect the use, type and scale of following dark patterns for e-Commerce platforms.
State Governments Imposing Unlawful Additional Charges on Electricity Generation
The government has emphasised that no state has the authority to impose taxes or duties on the generation or inter-state supply of electricity under the guise of additional charges or fees, regardless of the energy source—be it thermal, hydro, renewables, or any other.
Procedure for Implementation of Uniform Renewable Energy Tariff
The duration of each central pool will be five years, and all capacity for which Power Supply Agreements (PSAs) are signed within this period will become part of the central pool. After the end of five years, no new capacity will be added, but the existing capacity will remain part of the pool until the expiration of their respective agreements.
CDSCO classifies In-Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices under Medical Device Rules, 2017
This classification has been undertaken on the basis of intended use, risk associated with the device and other parameters. CDSCO has updated its List of In-Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices (IVD Analyzers) and List of In-Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices (IVD Instruments). It has also added List of In-Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices (IVD- Specimen receptacle) and List of In-Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices under provisions of sub-rule (2) rule 4 of the Medical Devices Rules, 2017.
PCI directs State Councils to Implement Jan Vishwas Act, 2023
The Jan Vishwas Act has introduced a provision for adjudication of penalties under the Pharmacy Act. The provision empowers the central government to authorise the President of the State Council, where the alleged violation is committed, to be the adjudicating officer for holding an inquiry and impose penalty.
Constitution of the Juvenile Justice Board-Vll in National Capital Territory of Delhi
The primary role of the Board is to safeguard the rights of the child throughout the entire process, from apprehension to inquiry, aftercare, and rehabilitation. It is also responsible for ensuring the child’s access to legal aid through legal services institutions. Furthermore, the Board is tasked with conducting at least one inspection visit to residential facilities for children in conflict with the law every month, providing recommendations for enhancing the quality of services to the District Child Protection Unit and the state government.
