Q. With reference to the Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill 2023, consider the following statements:
1.Its objective is to establish a comprehensive National and State-level database of registered births and deaths, facilitating the efficient and transparent delivery of public services and social benefits by updating other databases.
2.It allows the birth certificate to be used as an optional document for purposes such as admission to educational institutions.
Select the correct codes given below:
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is correct. The objective of the Bill is to establish a comprehensive National and State-level database of registered births and deaths, facilitating the efficient and transparent delivery of public services and social benefits by updating other databases.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Bill provides for the birth certificate to be used as a required document for various purposes such as admission to educational institutions, inclusion in voter lists, and government employment.
Source: ForumIAS
