We have created a one-stop solution for tracking Important Bills and Acts for UPSC IAS 2024 Examination. This page will be constantly updated as and when any bill or act appears in the news.
What is the need for bills and acts for the UPSC IAS 2024 Examination?
Bills and acts are an integral part of the Governance in any country. They clarify the powers of the executive, rules, and regulations to be followed by the concerned industry or a section and the rights of the concerned sections, etc.
Many questions have been asked directly based on bills and acts. Even if not asked directly, their reference is important in answer writing of UPSC IAS Mains Examination. Therefore, we are creating a single page that will be updated constantly as per the status of the bills and the acts, that are in news, will be listed here.
Following is the list of bills and acts in current affairs:
Unique ID for organ donation
Source-This post on Unique ID for organ donation has been created based on the article “Unique ID must be generated for organ donation: Centre” published in “The Hindu” on 21 April 2024. Why in the news? The Union Health Ministry has recently issued the directive to eliminate commercial dealing in organs, especially those involving foreign… Continue reading Unique ID for organ donation
Adjudicating authority under PMLA
Source-This post on Adjudicating authority under PMLA has been created based on the article “What is the ‘Adjudicating Authority’ that has confirmed ED’s attachment of Rahul-Sonia-promoted company’s assets?” published in “The Indian Express” on 13 April 2024. Why in the news? The Adjudicating Authority under the PMLA recently confirmed that it has attached assets worth… Continue reading Adjudicating authority under PMLA
New rules for childbirth registration
Source-This post on New rules for childbirth registration is based on the article “Centre to separately record parents’ religion during registration of childbirth” published in “The Hindu” on 5th April 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs has drafted model rules for childbirth registration. These rules must be adopted and notified by… Continue reading New rules for childbirth registration
ED can summon ‘any person’ for ‘any information’- SC in Sand mining case
Source-This post on ED can summon ‘any person’ for ‘any information’- SC in sand mining case is based on the article “Sand mining case: ED can summon ‘any person’ for ‘any information’, Supreme Court tells Tamil Nadu” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd April 2024. Why in the News? The Supreme Court, in a recent… Continue reading ED can summon ‘any person’ for ‘any information’- SC in Sand mining case
Section 153A of the IPC
Source-This post on Section 153A of the IPC is based on the article “‘No S.153A IPC Offence Without Presence Of Two Or More Communities’ : Supreme Court Quashes Case Against Journalist” published in “Live law” on 21st March 2024. Why in the News? The Supreme Court clarified that for an act to be considered an… Continue reading Section 153A of the IPC
Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024
Source-This post on Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024 is based on the article “New CBFC rules include age-related categories, more women representation, access for disabled” published in “Hindustan Times” on 16th March 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has introduced new Cinematograph (Certification) Rules for 2024. These rules will replace the… Continue reading Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024
Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rules 2024 notified
Source-This post on Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rules 2024 notified is based on the article “Citizenship Amendment Act rules notified, four years after the law was passed” published in “The Hindu” on 11th March 2024. Why in the News? The Home Ministry has recently notified the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rules, 2024. These rules enable… Continue reading Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rules 2024 notified
Cross-voting in Rajya Sabha elections
Source-This post on Cross-voting in Rajya Sabha elections is based on the article “On cross-voting in Rajya Sabha elections | Explained” published in “The Hindu” on 29th February 2024. Why in the News? The recent Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Karnataka saw MLAs from various parties engaging in cross-voting. This has… Continue reading Cross-voting in Rajya Sabha elections
General Diary (GD) Vs First Information Report (FIR)
Source-This post on General Diary (GD) Vs First Information Report (FIR) is based on the article “General Diary Entry Cannot Precede Registration of FIR, Except Where Preliminary Inquiry Is Needed: Supreme Court” published in “Live law” on 27th February 2024. Why in the News? The Supreme Court recently ruled that information revealing the occurrence of… Continue reading General Diary (GD) Vs First Information Report (FIR)
Government bans Kashmiri political outfit under UAPA
Source-This post on Government bans Kashmiri political outfit under UAPA is based on the article “Government bans two factions of Jammu & Kashmir outfit Muslim Conference, Jammu and Kashmir under UAPA” published in “The Hindu” on 28th February 2024. Why in the News? The Union Home Ministry has declared two factions of the Muslim Conference… Continue reading Government bans Kashmiri political outfit under UAPA
Karnataka Temple Bill Controversy: How States manage temple revenues
Source– This post on “Karnataka Temple Bill Controversy: How States manage temple revenues” is based on the article “Row over Karnataka temple Bill: What changes it proposed, how other states manage temple revenues” published in “The Indian Express” on 28th February 2024. Why in the News? The Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments (Amendment) Bill,… Continue reading Karnataka Temple Bill Controversy: How States manage temple revenues
Centre Allows Donor Gametes in Surrogacy Rules
Source-This post on Centre Allows Donor Gametes in Surrogacy Rules is based on the article “Centre amends surrogacy rules, allows couples with medical conditions to use donor gametes” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd February 2024. Why in the News? The Centre has recently amended the 2022 surrogacy rules, allowing couples to utilize donor gametes.… Continue reading Centre Allows Donor Gametes in Surrogacy Rules
Government amends Electricity Rules
Source-This post on Government amends Electricity Rules has been created based on the article “Government amends Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules; amended Rules will further empower consumers, says Union Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister” published in “PIB” on 23 February 2024. Why in the news? The Government of India has recently approved amendments… Continue reading Government amends Electricity Rules
States/UTs must adhere to the forest definition from the Godavarman judgment-SC
Source-This post on States/UTs must adhere to the forest definition from the Godavarman judgment-SC is based on the article “Go by dictionary definition of forest as per ’96 judgment: SC” published in “Hindustan Times” on 20th February 2024. Why in the News? The Supreme Court recently issued an interim order directing States and Union Territories to… Continue reading States/UTs must adhere to the forest definition from the Godavarman judgment-SC
NRI marriages Registration- Law Commission Recommendation
Source-This post on NRI marriages Registration- Law Commission Recommendation has been created based on the article “Law Commission recommends mandatory registration of NRI, OCI marriages” published in “The Indian express” on 16 February 2024. Why in the news? The Law commission, in its 287th report, has proposed making certain changes for NRI marriages by revising the… Continue reading NRI marriages Registration- Law Commission Recommendation
India reviewing its Merchant Shipping Act
Source-This post on India reviewing its Merchant Shipping Act is based on the article “Merchant Shipping Act recast in the works” published in “The Hindu Business line” on 12th February 2024. Why in the News? India is revising its Merchant Shipping regulations as it seeks to replace the current Merchant Shipping Act, 1958. Proposed legal… Continue reading India reviewing its Merchant Shipping Act
Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill 2024
Source-This post on Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill 2024 is based on the article “Rajya Sabha passes Bill to amend Water Act, decriminalize minor pollution-linked crimes” published in “The Indian Express” on 7th February 2024. Why in the News? Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill 2024, was recently passed by… Continue reading Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill 2024
The Public Examinations Bill 2024
Source- This post on The Public Examinations Bill 2024 has been created based on the article “Government introduces a Bill in the Lok Sabha titled “Home Education Explained: 10 Year Jail Term, Rs 1 Crore Fine; ” published in “India.com” on 6 February 2024. Why in the news? Union minister Jitendra Singh introduced the Public… Continue reading The Public Examinations Bill 2024
What is ‘prior approval’ before probing corruption allegations against public officials?
Source-This post is based on the article “What is ‘prior approval’, and why is it needed before investigating public officials accused of corruption?” published in “The Indian Express” on 17th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Supreme Court issued a divided verdict on ex-Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu’s plea to dismiss an FIR… Continue reading What is ‘prior approval’ before probing corruption allegations against public officials?
Home Ministry cancels FCRA registration of Centre for Policy Research
Source-This post is based on the article “Home Ministry cancels FCRA registration of Centre for Policy Research ” published in “The Hindu” on 17th March 2024. Why in the News? The registration of the Centre for Policy Research (CPR) under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) has been revoked by the Union Home Ministry. Why… Continue reading Home Ministry cancels FCRA registration of Centre for Policy Research
Debating India’s new hit-and-run law
Source-This post is based on the article “Debating India’s new hit-and-run law” published in “The Hindu” on 8th January 2024. Why in the News? Transporters and commercial drivers from various States are protesting against the Section 106 (2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), which imposes stringent penalties for hit-and-run incidents. What is Section… Continue reading Debating India’s new hit-and-run law
Offshore Mineral Blocks Auction Rules
Source- This post is based on the article “Mines Ministry Publishes Draft Rules for Offshore Mineral Blocks Auction for Public Consultation” published in “PIB” on 28th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently Ministry of Mines has published two draft rules for offshore mineral blocks auction under the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2002… Continue reading Offshore Mineral Blocks Auction Rules
Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill passed by Lok Sabha
Source: The post is based on the article “Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill passed by Lok Sabha” published in “PIB” on 22nd December 2023 Why in the News? The Lok Sabha has passed the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023. Rajya Sabha had already passed this bill in the previous session. What is… Continue reading Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill passed by Lok Sabha
Lok Sabha passes Bills to replace British-era criminal laws
Source: The post is based on the article “Lok Sabha passes Bills to replace British-era criminal laws” published in “The Hindu” on 21sxt December 2023 Why in the News? Lok Sabha has passed 3 bills to replace British-era criminal laws. These includes Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill (BNS), Bharatiya Sakshya Bill (BS) and the Bharatiya Nagarik… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Bills to replace British-era criminal laws
Elimination of child labour distant goal, need uniform definition of ‘child’ first: House panel
Source– This post is based on the article “Elimination of child labour a distant goal, country needs uniform definition of ‘child’ first: Parliamentary panel” published in “The Indian Express” on 20th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently, the 52nd report of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour was tabled in the parliament. It highlighted… Continue reading Elimination of child labour distant goal, need uniform definition of ‘child’ first: House panel
