APSC Prelims and Mains Notes, APSC Test Series
Citizen amendment bill (2016) seeks to ease norms for religious minorities from neighbouring countries (non-Muslims) to get Indian citizenship. But it has polarised regions in borders states like Assam as the locals fear a demographic change might be ushered due to immigration. Features: Citizenship Act, 1955 allows an immigrant to apply for citizenship … Read more
The Law Commission of India, in its 228th Report, had recommended prohibition of commercial surrogacy by enacting a suitable legislation. The statement of objects and reasons of the Bill says “Due to lack of legislation to regulate surrogacy, practice of surrogacy has been misused by the surrogacy clinics, which leads to rampant of commercial surrogacy and unethical … Read more
Private member bill is introduced by the member other than the minister. It reflects the stand of opposition party on public matter. It has lesser chance to be approved by the Parliament.Its rejection by the House has no implication on the parliamentary confidence inthe government or its resignation. Its introduction in the House requires one … Read more