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:
Centre withdraws DNA Bill: What it says, and what are the objections against it
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre withdraws DNA Bill: What it says, and what are the objections against it” published in Indian Express on 26th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2019?3 What are the key provisions of the Bill?4 What are… Continue reading Centre withdraws DNA Bill: What it says, and what are the objections against it
What does India’s first gig workers’ rights Bill stipulate?
Source: The post is based on the article “What does India’s first gig workers’ rights Bill stipulate?” published in The Hindu on 25th July 2023. What is the News? The Rajasthan government has passed the Rajasthan Platform Based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare) Bill, 2023. It is the first legislation of its kind in India… Continue reading What does India’s first gig workers’ rights Bill stipulate?
Rajasthan minimum income Bill: provisions, what makes it unique
Source: The post is based on the article “Rajasthan minimum income Bill: provisions, what makes it unique” published in Indian Express on 21st July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Rajasthan Minimum Guaranteed Income Bill, 2023?3 Key Provisions of the Bill: 4 What is the significance of this bill? What is the News? The… Continue reading Rajasthan minimum income Bill: provisions, what makes it unique
Data Protection Bill poses severe restrictions to RTI Act, NCPRI cautions govt.
Source: The post is based on the article “Data Protection Bill poses severe restrictions to RTI Act, NCPRI cautions govt.” published in The Hindu on 15th July 2023 What is the News? The National Campaign for Peoples’ Right to Information (NCPRI) has warned that the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill will severely restrict the… Continue reading Data Protection Bill poses severe restrictions to RTI Act, NCPRI cautions govt.
Objections overruled, Forest Bill goes to House unchanged
Source: The post is based on the article “Objections overruled, Forest Bill goes to House unchanged” published in Indian Express on 10th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023?3 What are the key provisions of the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023?4 What are the key issues with… Continue reading Objections overruled, Forest Bill goes to House unchanged
Data Protection Bill approved by Cabinet: Content, concerns
Source: The post is based on the article “Data Protection Bill approved by Cabinet: Content, concerns” published in Indian Express on 6th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022?3 What are the key changes that are made in the bill now?4 What… Continue reading Data Protection Bill approved by Cabinet: Content, concerns
Selective ban of messaging apps may be looked at: TRAI
Source: The post is based on the article “Selective ban of messaging apps may be looked at: TRAI” published in The Hindu on 8th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Why does TRAI want regulation for OTT communication services?3 Why is TRAI exploring selective banning of OTT apps?4 What does the draft telecom Bill… Continue reading Selective ban of messaging apps may be looked at: TRAI
What are flight duty time limitation norms?
Source: The post is based on the article “Pilot refuses to operate Lucknow-Chennai flight due to fatigue: What are flight duty time limitation norms?” published in Indian Express on 6th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Pilot Fatigue?3 What are Flight duty time limitation (FDTL) norms?4 What is the responsibility of airlines?… Continue reading What are flight duty time limitation norms?
Cabinet gives nod to Data Protection Bill
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet gives nod to Data Protection Bill” published in The Hindu on 6th July 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill. Contents1 What is the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill?2 What are the changes made in… Continue reading Cabinet gives nod to Data Protection Bill
Centre to Issue Norms Against ‘Dark Patterns’ in Online Advertisements
Source: The post is based on the following articles: – “Centre to issue norms against ‘dark patterns’ in online advertisements” published in The Hindu on 1st July 2023 – “Department of Consumer Affairs urges online platforms to refrain from adopting ‘dark patterns’ harming consumer interest” published in PIB on 1st July 2023 What is the… Continue reading Centre to Issue Norms Against ‘Dark Patterns’ in Online Advertisements
CERT-In issues “Guidelines on Information Security Practices” for Government Entities for Safe & Trusted Internet
Source: The post is based on the article “CERT-In issues “Guidelines on Information Security Practices” for Government Entities for Safe & Trusted Internet” published in PIB on 1st July 2023 What is the News? Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) on Friday issued “Guidelines on Information Security Practices” for government entities for safe and trusted… Continue reading CERT-In issues “Guidelines on Information Security Practices” for Government Entities for Safe & Trusted Internet
Cabinet approves Introduction of National Research Foundation Bill, 2023 in Parliament to strengthen research eco-system in the country
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Cabinet approves Introduction of National Research Foundation Bill, 2023 in Parliament to strengthen research eco-system in the country” published in PIB on 28th June 2023 “Cabinet clears NRF Bill to offer strategic direction to research” published in The Hindu on 29th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 About the National… Continue reading Cabinet approves Introduction of National Research Foundation Bill, 2023 in Parliament to strengthen research eco-system in the country
‘Sedition law must to retain India’s integrity
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Sedition law must to retain India’s integrity” published in The Hindu on 28th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Sedition?3 Why has the 22nd Law Commission recommended retaining Sedition Law?4 What are the recommendations given by the 22nd Law Commission to prevent the misuse… Continue reading ‘Sedition law must to retain India’s integrity
Assam delimitation draft: What changes it proposes, why it has led to protests
Source: The post is based on the article “Assam delimitation draft: What changes it proposes, why it has led to protests” published in Indian Express on 27th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Delimitation?3 Why is Delimitation being done in Assam now?4 What are the key highlights of the Draft delimitation document… Continue reading Assam delimitation draft: What changes it proposes, why it has led to protests
Why the draft livestock and livestock products Bill was withdrawn
Source: The post is based on the article “Why the draft livestock and livestock products Bill was withdrawn” published in The Hindu on 22nd June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the draft livestock and livestock products Bill?3 What is the need for this bill?4 What are the key provisions of the proposed… Continue reading Why the draft livestock and livestock products Bill was withdrawn
What is the Model Prisons Act announced by the MHA?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the Model Prisons Act announced by the MHA?” published in the Indian Express on 29th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Why has the Government come up with the Model Prisons Act 2023?3 About the formulation of Model Prisons Act 20234 What are the new provisions being… Continue reading What is the Model Prisons Act announced by the MHA?
Centre prepares new Model Prisons Act with focus on reform
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre prepares new Model Prisons Act with focus on reform” published in The Hindu on 13th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Why has the Government come up with the Model Prisons Act, 2023?3 Who has prepared the Model Prisons Act, 2023?4 What are the key… Continue reading Centre prepares new Model Prisons Act with focus on reform
New Digital Personal Data Protection Bill in Monsoon Session
Source: The post is based on the article “New Digital Personal Data Protection Bill in Monsoon Session” published in The Hindu on 12th April 2023 What is the News? The Government of India has told the Supreme Court that the new Data Protection Bill will be introduced in the monsoon session of Parliament. What is… Continue reading New Digital Personal Data Protection Bill in Monsoon Session
Govt. introduces Aquaculture Bill amid din in Lok Sabha
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. introduces Aquaculture Bill amid din in Lok Sabha” published in The Hindu on 6th April 2023 What is the News? The Government of India has introduced the Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023. What is the purpose of the Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023? The… Continue reading Govt. introduces Aquaculture Bill amid din in Lok Sabha
Competition Amendment Bill, 2023: Making sense of the changes in competition law
Source: The post is based on the article “Making sense of the changes in competition law ” published in Livemint on 5th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Why did the Competition Act need amendments?3 What are the key changes made by the Competition Amendment Bill, 2023?4 What about Digital Competition? What is the News?… Continue reading Competition Amendment Bill, 2023: Making sense of the changes in competition law
‘Vermin’ politics: Human-wildlife conflict mitigation needs to be based on science, not historical biases
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Vermin?3 Origin of Vermin Category in India4 What changes does the Wildlife Protection Amendment Bill,2021 aim to bring? What is the News? The Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021 was introduced in the Parliament to amend the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. The Bill proposes to remove Schedule V completely.… Continue reading ‘Vermin’ politics: Human-wildlife conflict mitigation needs to be based on science, not historical biases
Draft Bill vests powers entirely in Geological Survey of India, say expert
Source: The post is based on the article “Draft Bill vests powers entirely in Geological Survey of India, say expert” published in The Hindu on 14th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of the Bill?3 What are the Key Provisions of the Bill?4 What are the concerns with the Bill?5… Continue reading Draft Bill vests powers entirely in Geological Survey of India, say expert
Jan Vishwas Bill, 2022: A failed attempt at decriminalisation
Source: The post is based on the article “A failed attempt at decriminalisation” published in The Hindu on 29th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key provisions of the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2022?3 How will the Bill help in ease of doing business?4 What are the criticisms against the bill? What… Continue reading Jan Vishwas Bill, 2022: A failed attempt at decriminalisation
Rajya Sabha passes Maritime Anti-Piracy Bill
Source: The post is based on the article “Rajya Sabha passes Maritime Anti-Piracy Bill” published in Indian Express on 23rd December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key provisions of the Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill?3 What is the significance of the Bill?4 What are the issues with the bill? What is the News?… Continue reading Rajya Sabha passes Maritime Anti-Piracy Bill
Amendments to the Co-operative Societies Act
Source: The post is based on the article “Amendments to the Co-operative Societies Act” published in Indian Express on 22nd December 2022 What is the News? The Lok Sabha has referred the Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Bill 2022 to a joint committee of Parliament. The Bill seeks to amend the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002.… Continue reading Amendments to the Co-operative Societies Act
