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
Category: Factly: Bills and Acts
This category contains all Current Affairs Factly Articles for Prelims, related to the bills and Acts in news. You can find all relevant bills and acts on this page. This page is specifically useful for UPSC Prelims exam.
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 What is the News? The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has notified amendments in the Cable Television Networks Rules,1994. These amendments operationalize the implementation of the decriminalized provisions of the Cable Television Networks… 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 What is the News? The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has modified rules pertaining to filing of annual returns by non-government organizations(NGOS) registered under the Foreign Contribution Regulation… 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. What is the News? The Union Home Minister has introduced three Bills in the Lok Sabha to repeal the British-era Indian Penal Code, the Indian Evidence Act and the Code of… 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. What is the News? The Union Government has introduced the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of… 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. What is the News? The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 has been passed in Parliament. What is Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023? Jan Vishwas (Amendment… Continue reading What is the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2023 proposed by Centre?
