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
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.
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
Explained | Kerala Government’s Bills to remove the Governor as Chancellor of State Universities
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Kerala Government’s Bills to remove the Governor as Chancellor of State Universities” published in The Hindu on 15th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the University Laws (amendment) Bill?3 Why has the State Government introduced this Bill?4 What are the arguments against… Continue reading Explained | Kerala Government’s Bills to remove the Governor as Chancellor of State Universities
RS passes ‘futuristic’ Energy Conservation Bill to further regulate carbon emissions
Source: The post is based on the article “RS passes ‘futuristic’ Energy Conservation Bill to further regulate carbon emissions” published in The Hindu on 13th December 2022 What is the News? The Rajya Sabha has passed the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill,2022. Note: Lok Sabha has already passed this Bill in August 2022. What are the… Continue reading RS passes ‘futuristic’ Energy Conservation Bill to further regulate carbon emissions
Private member Bill seeks PM-led panel for selecting Chief Election Commissioner
Source: The post is based on the article “Private member Bill seeks PM-led panel for selecting Chief Election Commissioner” published in Indian Express on 13th December 2022 What is the News? A private member’s Bill has been introduced in Lok Sabha as a response to the growing concern over the independence and autonomy of the… Continue reading Private member Bill seeks PM-led panel for selecting Chief Election Commissioner
Uniform Civil Code Bill introduced in Rajya Sabha amid opposition and chaos
Source: The post is based on the article “Uniform Civil Code Bill introduced in Rajya Sabha amid opposition and chaos” published in Livemint on 10th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Uniform Civil Code?3 What does the private member Bill on UCC seek to achieve?4 Why have several MPs opposed the introduction… Continue reading Uniform Civil Code Bill introduced in Rajya Sabha amid opposition and chaos
Centre introduces Bills to modify ST list in four States
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre introduces Bills to modify ST list in four States” published in The Hindu on 10th December 2022 What is the News? The Government of India has introduced four separate bills in the Lok Sabha to revise the list of Scheduled Tribes in Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu,… Continue reading Centre introduces Bills to modify ST list in four States
Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill 2022: Government introduces Energy Conservation Bill in Rajya Sabha
Source: The post is based on the article “Government introduces Energy Conservation Bill in Rajya Sabha” published in The Hindu on 9th December 2022 What is the News? The Union Minister of Power has introduced the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill 2022 in Rajya Sabha. The Bill proposes to amend the Electricity Conservation Act 2001 (last… Continue reading Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill 2022: Government introduces Energy Conservation Bill in Rajya Sabha
