Source- This post is based on the article “Governor holds no veto power over Bills, says Supreme Court” published in “The Hindu” on 23 November 2023. Why in the News? The Supreme Court has held that a Governor, in case he withholds assent to a Bill, should return the bill to the legislature for reconsideration.… Continue reading Governor holds no veto power over Bills says Supreme Court
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.
Draft Mineral Auction Rules,2023: Single bidder allowed in second attempt
Source: The post is based on the article “Draft Mineral Auction Rules,2023: Single bidder allowed in second attempt” published in “Business Standard” on 22nd November 2023 Why in the News? Government of India has released the Draft Mineral (Auction) Second Amendment Rules, 2023. What are the key provisions of Draft Mineral(Auction) Second Amendment Rules, 2023?… Continue reading Draft Mineral Auction Rules,2023: Single bidder allowed in second attempt
Governor’s right to withhold assent
Source– This post is based on the article “Governor’s right to withhold assent: The constitutional question before Supreme Court” published in “The Indian Express” on 21 November 2023. Why in the News? Recently Tamil Nadu’s Governor R N Ravi’s decision to withhold assent to 10 pending Bills has raised fresh legal questions on the powers… Continue reading Governor’s right to withhold assent
National Pharmacy Commission Bill 2023
Source– This post is based on the article “Draft National Pharmacy Commission Bill released” published in “The Hindu” on 20th November 2023. Why in the News? The Union Health Ministry has sought comments from the general public on the proposed National Pharmacy Commission Bill, 2023. What is National Pharmacy Commission Bill, 2023? Prepared by Union… Continue reading National Pharmacy Commission Bill 2023
Draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023: Legal experts divided on self-regulation provisions in draft broadcasting Bill
Source: The post is based on the article “Draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023: Legal experts divided on self-regulation provisions in draft broadcasting Bill” published in “The Hindu” on 20th November 2023 Why in the News? Experts have raised concerns over the self-regulatory provisions of the Draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023. What is the… Continue reading Draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023: Legal experts divided on self-regulation provisions in draft broadcasting Bill
Indian Institute of Management (Amendment) Bill,2023: Govt gets power to dissolve IIM boards
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian Institute of Management (Amendment) Bill,2023: Govt gets power to dissolve IIM boards” published in “Indian Express” on 11th November 2023 Why in the News? Parliament had recently passed the Indian Institute of Management (Amendment), Bill 2023. What is Indian Institute of Management (Amendment), Bill 2023? Aim:… Continue reading Indian Institute of Management (Amendment) Bill,2023: Govt gets power to dissolve IIM boards
Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting invites comments on the bill
Source: The post is based on the article “Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting invites comments on the bill” published in “PIB” on 11th November 2023 Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Information and broadcasting has invited comments on the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023. What is the Broadcasting… Continue reading Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting invites comments on the bill
Central Consumer Protection Authority
Source– This post “Central Consumer Protection Authority ” is based on the article “Consumer body issues notices to IAS coaching centres for ‘misleading’ ads” published in “The Indian Express” on 24th October 2023. Why in the News? The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has sent notices to 20 IAS coaching institutes across the country for… Continue reading Central Consumer Protection Authority
Important Judgments by Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities
Source– This post “Important Judgments by Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities” is based on the article “Important Judgments by Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities to promote accessibility and rights of differently abled individuals” published in “PIB” on 9th November 2023. Why in the News? The Court of Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities… Continue reading Important Judgments by Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities
Illegal Betting: Government bans 22 Illegal betting apps
Source: The post is based on the article “Illegal Betting: Government bans 22 Illegal betting apps” published in “The Hindu” on 9th November 2023 Why in the News? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued blocking orders against 22 illegal betting apps and websites, including the Mahadev online betting platform. What is… Continue reading Illegal Betting: Government bans 22 Illegal betting apps
