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 What were the three farm laws that have been repealed?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
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.
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
Centre wants to keep birth, death database
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the amendments proposed by the Centre?3 What is the significance of this amendment?4 About the other amendments proposed? What is the News? The Centre has proposed amendments to a Registration of Births and Deaths Act (RBD),1969 that will enable it to “maintain the database of registered birth and… Continue reading Centre wants to keep birth, death database
Abortion allowed till 24 weeks of pregnancy in special cases
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key provisions of the rules?2.1 Defines Special Categories of Women2.2 Opinion Needed for Termination of Pregnancy2.3 Formation of State level Medical Board Mandatory What is the News? The government of India has notified the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Rules, 2021. These rules have been notified under Section… Continue reading Abortion allowed till 24 weeks of pregnancy in special cases
Jharkhand clears Bill for 75% quota for locals in private jobs
What is the News? The Jharkhand Assembly has passed the Jharkhand State Employment of Local Candidates in the Private Sector Bill, 2021. Must read: Job reservation in private sector for locals Key Provisions of the bill Reservation for Local Candidates: The Bill provides for 75% reservation to local residents in private sector jobs with… Continue reading Jharkhand clears Bill for 75% quota for locals in private jobs
Tamil Nadu tables Bill to ensure seating facilities for employees at shops
What is the News? The Tamil Nadu Government has tabled a bill in the State Assembly that recognizes workers ‘right to sit’. Note: Kerala is the only other State to have legislated on the ‘right to sit’ in 2018. What is the Bill? The bill seeks to amend the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act,… Continue reading Tamil Nadu tables Bill to ensure seating facilities for employees at shops
Women’s panel defends draft Inheritance Bill
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The draft Arunachal Pradesh Marriage and Inheritance of Property Bill, 2021 has met with strong opposition in the State. About Draft Arunachal Pradesh Marriage and Inheritance of Property Bill, 2021: The bill focuses on the provisions related to the legal status of marriage, the procedure of marriage registration,… Continue reading Women’s panel defends draft Inheritance Bill
Air Quality Commission Bill for National Capital Region cleared
Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the News?2 Functions of the Commission: 3 Powers of the Commission:4 Composition:5 Penalties: What is the News? Lok Sabha has passed the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Bill, 2021. About Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Bill,… Continue reading Air Quality Commission Bill for National Capital Region cleared
