We have created a one-stop solution for tracking Important Bills and Acts for UPSC IAS 2024 Examination. Important Bills and Acts for UPSC, 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:
SC asks States to appoint officers under POSH Act
Source: The post is based on the article “SC asks States to appoint officers under POSH Act” published in “The Hindu” on 20th October 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has directed the Centre and all the states and Union territories (UTs) to immediately appoint district officers under the Sexual Harassment of Women… Continue reading SC asks States to appoint officers under POSH Act
SC’s marriage equality judgment unpacked: Two views on four key issues
Source: The post is based on the article “SC’s marriage equality judgment unpacked: Two views on four key issues” published in “Indian Express” on 18th October 2023 What is the News? A five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court has refused to grant legal status to same-sex marriages by 3-2 majority. What are the views… Continue reading SC’s marriage equality judgment unpacked: Two views on four key issues
Court declines abortion plea, says it can’t ‘stop heartbeat’ of viable foetus
Source: The post is based on the article “Court declines abortion plea, says it can’t ‘stop heartbeat’ of viable foetus” published in “The Hindu” on 17th October 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has declined a married woman’s plea to medically terminate her 26-week pregnancy. The court gave this judgment based on the… Continue reading Court declines abortion plea, says it can’t ‘stop heartbeat’ of viable foetus
MGNREGS runs out of funds; Ministry seeks more budget
Source: The post is based on the article “MGNREGS runs out of funds; Ministry seeks more budget” published in “The Hindu” on 7th October 2023 What is the News? The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) is facing a deficit of around Rs 6,000 crore. To address this deficit, the Ministry of Rural… Continue reading MGNREGS runs out of funds; Ministry seeks more budget
Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 decriminalized
Source: The post is based on the article “Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 decriminalized” published in “PIB” on 6th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act,1995?3 What are the changes made to the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act,1995?4 What are the benefits of decriminalization of provisions… Continue reading Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 decriminalized
Rules amended, NGOs under FCRA will have to declare movable, immovable
Source: The post is based on the article “Rules amended, NGOs under FCRA will have to declare movable, immovable” published in TOI on 26th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the FCRA?3 What are the new rules introduced now?4 What were the changes made to the FCRA in the past? What is… Continue reading Rules amended, NGOs under FCRA will have to declare movable, immovable
Rajya Sabha clears women’s reservation bill unanimously
Source: The post is based on the article “Rajya Sabha clears women’s reservation bill unanimously” published in The Hindu on 22nd September 2023 What is the News? Parliament has passed the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023 or the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. The Bill seeks to reserve one-third of all seats for… Continue reading Rajya Sabha clears women’s reservation bill unanimously
Centre to overhaul British-era IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre to overhaul British-era IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act” published in The Hindu on 11th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 Background:3 What are the three bills introduced to repeal the IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act?4 What are the key provisions of these bills?5 What will happen now… Continue reading Centre to overhaul British-era IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act
Centre’s new Bill on Election Commission members’ appointments: How it plans to amend the process
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre’s new Bill on Election Commission members’ appointments: How it plans to amend the process” published in Indian Express on 11th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Supreme Court verdict on the appointment of Election Commissioners?3 What is the process mentioned in the… Continue reading Centre’s new Bill on Election Commission members’ appointments: How it plans to amend the process
Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment ) Bill, 2023 clear by both Houses of Parliament of India
Source: The post is based on the article “Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment ) Bill, 2023 cleared by both Houses of Parliament of India” published in PIB on 9th August 2023. What is the News? The Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment ) Bill, 2023 has been passed by both Houses of the Parliament of India. What is… Continue reading Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment ) Bill, 2023 clear by both Houses of Parliament of India
National Dental Commission Bill, 2023 Passed by the Parliament to Elevate Dental Education and Healthcare Standards
Source: The post is based on the article “National Dental Commission Bill, 2023 Passed by the Parliament to Elevate Dental Education and Healthcare Standards” published in PIB on 8th August 2023. What is the News? The National Dental Commission Bill, 2023 has been passed by the Parliament. The bill seeks to repeal the Dentists Act,… Continue reading National Dental Commission Bill, 2023 Passed by the Parliament to Elevate Dental Education and Healthcare Standards
What is the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2023 proposed by Centre?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2023 proposed by Centre?” published in The Hindu on 9th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023?3 How is the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill detrimental to the public health sector?4… Continue reading What is the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2023 proposed by Centre?
Union Minister introduces a Bill to establish the Anusandhan National Research Foundation in the Lok Sabha
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister introduces a Bill to establish the Anusandhan National Research Foundation in the Lok Sabha ” published in PIB on 4th August 2023. What is the News? The Union Science Minister has tabled the Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill in the Lok Sabha. What is the… Continue reading Union Minister introduces a Bill to establish the Anusandhan National Research Foundation in the Lok Sabha
Cabinet okays draft telecom, postal bills
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet okays draft telecom, postal bills” published in PIB on 5th August 2023. What is the News? The Union Cabinet has cleared the Draft Indian Telecommunications Bill,2022 and Postal Services Bill,2023. What is Draft Indian Telecommunications Bill,2022? Click Here to read What is the Postal Services Bill,2023?… Continue reading Cabinet okays draft telecom, postal bills
Lok Sabha passes Inter-Services Organisation (Command, Control & Discipline) Bill – 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “Lok Sabha passes Inter-Services Organisation (Command, Control & Discipline) Bill – 2023” published in PIB on 4th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the need of the Inter-Services Organisation (Command, Control & Discipline) Bill – 2023?3 What are the key provisions of Inter-Services Organisation… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Inter-Services Organisation (Command, Control & Discipline) Bill – 2023
House clears tweaked law to set off undersea mineral hunt
Source: The post is based on the article “House clears tweaked law to set off undersea mineral hunt” published in Times of India on 4th August 2023. What is the News? The Rajya Sabha has passed the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill,2023. What is Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill,2023?… Continue reading House clears tweaked law to set off undersea mineral hunt
Rajya Sabha passes Mediation Bill, 2021
Source: The post is based on the article “Rajya Sabha passes Mediation Bill, 2021” published in The Economic Times on 1st August 2023. What is the News? Rajya Sabha has passed the Mediation Bill 2021. What is Mediation? Mediation is a type of ADR (alternative dispute resolution), where a dispute is referred to a neutral… Continue reading Rajya Sabha passes Mediation Bill, 2021
Amid row, Data Protection Bill tabled
Source: The post is based on the article “Amid row, Data Protection Bill tabled” published in The Hindu on 4th August 2023 What is the News? Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 has been introduced in the Lok Sabha. The Bill seeks to provide for the protection of personal data and the privacy of individuals.… Continue reading Amid row, Data Protection Bill tabled
Government introduces Delhi services Bill in the Lok Sabha amid vociferous protests
Source: The post is based on the article “Government introduces Delhi services Bill in the Lok Sabha amid vociferous protests” published in The Hindu on 2nd August 2023 What is the News? The Government has introduced the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in Lok Sabha. What is the Government of National… Continue reading Government introduces Delhi services Bill in the Lok Sabha amid vociferous protests
What can the amended Forest (Conservation) Act change?
Source: The post is based on the article “What can the amended Forest (Conservation) Act change?” published in The Hindu on 2nd August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 How does the Bill restrict the scope of the Act?3 What is the exemption for border Infrastructure provided in the bill?4 Did the Joint Parliamentary Committee(JPC)… Continue reading What can the amended Forest (Conservation) Act change?
Bill to amend Forest (Conservation) Act clears Lok Sabha: objections, concerns around it
Source: The post is based on the article “Bill to amend Forest (Conservation) Act clears Lok Sabha: objections, concerns around it” published in Livemint on 31st July 2023. What is the News? Lok Sabha has passed the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023. What is the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023? Click Here to read What… Continue reading Bill to amend Forest (Conservation) Act clears Lok Sabha: objections, concerns around it
Leg-up for lithium hunt as LS passes mining Bill
Source: The post is based on the article “Leg-up for lithium hunt as LS passes mining Bill” published in Livemint on 29th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation Amendment) Bill, 2023?3 How does the bill help in Lithium production?4 What are the other key provisions of… Continue reading Leg-up for lithium hunt as LS passes mining Bill
Cinematograph Bill aimed at curbing piracy passed by RS
Source: The post is based on the article “Cinematograph Bill aimed at curbing piracy passed by RS” published in The Hindu on 28th July 2023 What is the News? The Rajya Sabha has passed the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023. What is the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023? The Bill amends the Cinematograph Act, 1952.The Act constitutes… Continue reading Cinematograph Bill aimed at curbing piracy passed by RS
Lok Sabha passes Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 in Parliament
Source: The post is based on the article “Lok Sabha passes Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 in Parliament” published in PIB on 27th July 2023. What is the News? The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 has been passed in Lok Sabha. What is the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023?… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 in Parliament
LS passes Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill
Source: The post is based on the article “LS passes Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill” published in The Hindu on 27th July 2023 What is the News? Lok Sabha has passed the Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill. The Bill was introduced to amend the Forest Conservation Act, 1980. What are the key provisions of the Forest Conservation… Continue reading LS passes Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill
