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
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.
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
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. What is the News? Government has withdrawn The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill 2019 from the Lok Sabha. What is DNA Technology (Use… 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 What is the News? The Rajasthan government has tabled the Rajasthan Minimum Guaranteed Income Bill, 2023. What is Rajasthan Minimum Guaranteed Income Bill, 2023? Aim: To cover the entire adult… 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 What is the News? A Parliamentary committee set up to examine the proposed amendments to the Forest (Conservation) Act,1980 has endorsed the amended Bill in its entirety. What is the Forest… 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 What is the News? The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022 is expected to be tabled in the upcoming Parliament’s Monsoon Session. What are the key provisions of the Digital Personal… 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 What is the News? The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has opened discussions on regulating over-the-top (OTT) communication service providers such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Telegram and Signal. TRAI… Continue reading Selective ban of messaging apps may be looked at: TRAI
