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
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.
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 What is the News? Parliament has given its approval to the Competition Amendment Bill, 2023. The Bill amends the Competition Act, 2002. Why did the Competition Act need amendments? Shifts in economic… 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
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. Schedule V lists species classified as ‘vermin’, such as common crows, fruit bats (flying fox), rats and mice which may be hunted freely. What is… 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. What is the News? The Ministry of Mines has introduced a Draft Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics (Preservation and Maintenance) Bill,2022. What is the purpose of the Bill?… 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 What is the News? The Union Government has tabled the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2022 in Parliament with the objective of “decriminalizing” 183 offences across 42 legislations and enhancing the ease of living and doing… 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 What is the News? Rajya Sabha has passed the Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill which the government said would provide an effective legal instrument to combat Maritime Piracy. The bill is in line with the… 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 What is the News? Kerala Assembly has passed the University Laws (Amendment) Bill,2022. What are the University Laws (amendment) Bill? The Bill amends the statutes… 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
