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?
Bihar
Assam
Kerala
Gujarat
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.

82.
According to the Delhi High Court order, what age range is permitted for female to undergo surrogacy under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021?
Age 18 to 35
Age 20 to 40
Age 25 to 45
Age 23 to 50
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.

83.
Which state recently passed a bill banning hookah parlours?
Kerala
Telangana
Gujarat
Rajasthan
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.

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?
Ladakh
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Jammu and Kashmir
Puducherry
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.

85.
Which states are the Rajya Sabha bills modifying the list of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes?
Odisha and Andhra Pradesh
Maharashtra and Karnataka
Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
Tamil Nadu and Kerala
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.