Current Affairs - Bills and Acts
Exercise : Bills and Acts - Latest Current Affairs
- Bills and Acts - Latest Current Affairs
81.
Which Indian state recently approved a bill to ban 'magical healing' practices?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Assam cabinet, under the leadership of CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, approved the Assam Healing (Prevention of Evil) Practices Bill, 2024, aimed at curbing magical healing practices that exploit individuals suffering from congenital diseases.
Date : 2024-02-18
82.
According to the Delhi High Court order, what age range is permitted for female to undergo surrogacy under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Delhi High Court sought the Centre’s response to a petition challenging the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, which permits female aged between 23 to 50 to undergo surrogacy. This age range was questioned by a couple, contesting that it infringes upon their right to procreation.
Date : 2024-02-15
83.
Which state recently passed a bill banning hookah parlours?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Telangana Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a bill banning hookah parlours in the state. State Legislative Affairs Minister D Sridhar Babu introduced the bill on behalf of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, highlighting the health hazards associated with hookah smoking compared to cigarettes.
Date : 2024-02-14
84.
Which Union territory is addressed by the three crucial bills passed by the Parliament regarding reservation and modification of Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes lists?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Parliament passed three bills addressing reservation and modification of Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes lists specifically for Jammu and Kashmir. These bills aim to address reservation gaps and ensure the recognition and inclusion of marginalized communities in the Union territory.
Date : 2024-02-12
85.
Which states are the Rajya Sabha bills modifying the list of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Rajya Sabha passed bills modifying the list of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes for Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. The bills aim to include new ethnic groups into the list of Scheduled Tribes in Andhra Pradesh and add several ethnic groups to the Scheduled Tribes list in Odisha.
Date : 2024-02-11
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