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:
Antarctic Bill, 2022 passed in LS
Source: This post is based on the following articles “Lok Sabha passes the Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022 aimed at having India’s own national measures for protecting the Antarctic environment and dependent and associated ecosystem” published in the PIB on 23rd July 2022. “Antarctic Bill passed in LS” published in The Hindu on 23rd July 2022. Contents1 What is… Continue reading Antarctic Bill, 2022 passed in LS
Union Minister moves Weapons of Mass Destruction Amendment Bill in Rajya Sabha
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister moves Weapons of Mass Destruction Amendment Bill in Rajya Sabha” published in AIR on 19th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?1.1 What is the Weapons of Mass Destruction Amendment Bill,2022?1.2 Why was this Bill brought? 1.3 What are the key provisions of the bill? What… Continue reading Union Minister moves Weapons of Mass Destruction Amendment Bill in Rajya Sabha
Transplantation of Human Organs & Tissues Act (THOTA), 1994 provides for regulation of removal, storage and transplantation of human organs & tissues for therapeutic purposes
Source: The post is based on the article “Transplantation of Human Organs & Tissues Act (THOTA), 1994 provides for regulation of removal, storage and transplantation of human organs & tissues for therapeutic purposes” published in PIB on 19th July 2022. What is the News? The Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare has informed… Continue reading Transplantation of Human Organs & Tissues Act (THOTA), 1994 provides for regulation of removal, storage and transplantation of human organs & tissues for therapeutic purposes
Regulation of medical devices: Draft Bill suggests separate expert group, check on online pharmacies
Source: The post is based on the article “Regulation of medical devices: Draft Bill suggests separate expert group, check on online pharmacies” published in Indian Express on 10th July 2022 Present Status: Open for public comments. What is the News? The Union Health Ministry has released the new draft ‘Drug, Medical Devices, and Cosmetics Bill-2022’.… Continue reading Regulation of medical devices: Draft Bill suggests separate expert group, check on online pharmacies
Draft Development of Enterprise and Service Hubs (DESH) Bill: SEZs to be turned into mfg hubs for domestic markets
Source: The post is based on the article “SEZs to be turned into mfg hubs for domestic markets” published in Livemint on 6th July 2022. What is the News? Government plans to table the Development of Enterprise and Service Hubs (DESH) Bill in the monsoon session of the Parliament. This bill will replace the current… Continue reading Draft Development of Enterprise and Service Hubs (DESH) Bill: SEZs to be turned into mfg hubs for domestic markets
Home ministry amends FCRA rules; gives more time to declare funds
Source: The post is based on the article “Home ministry amends FCRA rules; gives more time to declare funds” published in Hindustan Times on 3rd July 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs has amended certain provisions in the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) and its rules. What are the key amendments… Continue reading Home ministry amends FCRA rules; gives more time to declare funds
SC upholds new restrictions on foreign funds
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the case about?3 What were the arguments put forth by the petitioners?4 What did the Government say regarding FCRA?5 What did the Supreme Court say regarding FCRA? What is the News? The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional validity of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Act, 2020 or… Continue reading SC upholds new restrictions on foreign funds
The partial rollback of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is AFSPA?3 What is Disturbed Area?4 How is the AFSPA Act being viewed? What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced the reduction of “disturbed areas” under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in Assam, Manipur and Nagaland with effect from April 1,2022. This decision was… Continue reading The partial rollback of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act
Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022
Present Status: Passed in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. received the assent of the President on the 18th of April, 2022 What is Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022? Objective: To allow the police and prison authorities to collect, store and analyze physical and biological samples, including retina and iris scans. Repealing: The Act seeks to… Continue reading Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022
Delhi municipal corporation bill gets Cabinet’s nod
What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2022. What is Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2022? The Bill proposes a unified Municipal Corporation of Delhi by subsuming the South Delhi Municipal Corporation(SDMC), North Delhi Municipal Corporation(NDMC) and the East Delhi Municipal Corporation EDMC). What was the need… Continue reading Delhi municipal corporation bill gets Cabinet’s nod
National Public Health Bill: New health law draft: four-tier system, clearly defined powers
What is the News? The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is in the process of releasing the draft of the proposed National Public Health Bill. What will be the aim of the proposed National Public Health Bill? The proposed National Public Health bill will replace the 125-year-old Epidemic Diseases Act of 1897. It will… Continue reading National Public Health Bill: New health law draft: four-tier system, clearly defined powers
Cabinet approves Amendment of the Second Schedule to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 for specifying rate of royalty in respect of certain minerals
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of the amendment?3 What was the need for this amendment?4 What is the use of these minerals? What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Mines for amendment of the Second Schedule of the Mines and Minerals (Development and… Continue reading Cabinet approves Amendment of the Second Schedule to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 for specifying rate of royalty in respect of certain minerals
Draft Integrated Plant Nutrition Management Bill, 2022: Centre proposes law to control distribution, price, quality of fertilizers
Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Draft Integrated Plant Nutrition Management Bill, 20222.1 Aim3 Salient provisions of the Draft Integrated Plant Nutrition Management Bill, 2022 What is the News? The Department of Fertilizers has sought comments from all stakeholders on the draft Integrated Plant Nutrition Management Bill, 2022. About the Draft Integrated Plant Nutrition… Continue reading Draft Integrated Plant Nutrition Management Bill, 2022: Centre proposes law to control distribution, price, quality of fertilizers
Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Bill,2021: Govt brings Bill to amend wildlife law
What is the News? The Government of India has introduced in Lok Sabha the Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Bill,2021. What is the purpose of the Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Bill,2021? The Bill seeks to amend the Wildlife Protection Act,1972. It seeks to ensure that the Wildlife Protection Act,1972 complies with the requirements of the Convention on International… Continue reading Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Bill,2021: Govt brings Bill to amend wildlife law
Biological Diversity Amendment Bill 2021: Ecologists oppose changes to Biological Diversity Act, 2002
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What is the purpose of the Biological Diversity Amendment Bill 2021?4 What are the key provisions of the Biological Diversity Amendment Bill 2021?5 What are the criticisms against the Biological Diversity Amendment Bill 2021? What is the News? The Government of India has introduced the Biological Diversity Amendment Bill,… Continue reading Biological Diversity Amendment Bill 2021: Ecologists oppose changes to Biological Diversity Act, 2002
Parliament passes National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (Amendment) Bill, 2021
What is the news? Parliament has passed the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (Amendment) Bill, 2021. About National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (Amendment) Bill, 2021 The Bill seeks to amend the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Act, 1998. Aim: To accord the status of ‘institute of national importance’ to… Continue reading Parliament passes National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (Amendment) Bill, 2021
Explained: AFSPA and the Northeast
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is AFSPA?3 Where is AFSPA currently invoked?4 What are the powers granted by the AFSPA Act to armed forces?5 What are the safety nets provided under the AFSPA Act? What is the News? Nagaland Cabinet has recommended that the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), 1958 be repealed from… Continue reading Explained: AFSPA and the Northeast
Rajya Sabha Passes The Landmark ‘Dam Safety Bill (2019)’
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the need for the Dam Safety Bill?3 What is the objective of the Dam Safety Bill,2019?4 What are the key provisions of the Bill?5 What is the significance of the Bill? What is the News? Rajya Sabha has passed the landmark Dam Safety Bill (2019) paving the way… Continue reading Rajya Sabha Passes The Landmark ‘Dam Safety Bill (2019)’
Lok Sabha passes Bill to regulate assisted reproductive technology
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2021?3 What are the key provisions of the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2021?4 What are the issues with the Bill? What is the News? Lok Sabha has passed the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2021. What is Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill,… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Bill to regulate assisted reproductive technology
Centre may continue to hold at least 26% stake in public sector banks
What is the News? The Government of India will be introducing the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill 2021 in the upcoming winter session. The Bill seeks to amend the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Acts, 1970 and 1980 and incidental amendments to Banking Regulation Act,1949. What are the key provisions of the Banking Laws… Continue reading Centre may continue to hold at least 26% stake in public sector banks
Explained: The process for repealing a law
Contents1 What is the News?2 What do you mean by Repealing the Law?3 How can the Government repeal a law?4 What is the process for repealing a law? What is the News? The Prime Minister has announced that the three contentious farm laws would be repealed. The process of repealing the laws will take place… Continue reading Explained: The process for repealing a law
Government will repeal all 3 farm laws: Modi
What is the News? The Prime Minister has announced that the government has decided to repeal the three controversial farm laws passed in the Monsoon Session of Parliament in September 2020. What were the three farm laws that have been repealed? Farmers Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020; Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act,… Continue reading Government will repeal all 3 farm laws: Modi
Centre brings Ordinances to extend tenure of ED, CBI directors up to 5 years
What is the News? The Government of India has brought two ordinances to extend the tenure of Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) directors up to 5 years. Note: Currently, the tenure of chiefs of ED and CBI is two years. While they can not be removed (with some exceptions) before their tenure… Continue reading Centre brings Ordinances to extend tenure of ED, CBI directors up to 5 years
Explained: A proposed Bill and its possible ramifications in matrilineal Meghalaya
What is the News? A district autonomous council in Meghalaya has announced that it would introduce the ‘Khasi Inheritance of Property Bill, 2021’. What is the purpose of Khasi Inheritance of Property Bill, 2021? The bill is aimed at the “equitable distribution” of parental property among siblings in the Khasi community. If implemented, the proposed… Continue reading Explained: A proposed Bill and its possible ramifications in matrilineal Meghalaya
To Promote Clean Energy Consumption, Power Ministry proposes Amendment to Energy Conservation Act, 2001
What is the News? The Ministry of Power has proposed amendments to the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 with an aim to achieve higher levels of penetration of Renewable energy. What are the amendments proposed to the Energy Conservation Act, 2001? Define the minimum share of renewable energy in the overall consumption by the industrial units… Continue reading To Promote Clean Energy Consumption, Power Ministry proposes Amendment to Energy Conservation Act, 2001
