Arms Act Current Affairs, GK & News

Draft Arms (Amendment) Bill

October 11, 2019

On October 10, 2019, the Union Home Ministry proposed an amendment to convict makers and users of illegal arms. According to the amendment, the makers of “prohibited” arms and those carrying such arms have to spend remainder of their life in prison if convicted. The bill is to be introduced in the winter session of ..

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Norms for the manufacturing of defence items relaxed

January 2, 2019

The government has relaxed norms for the manufacturing of the defence items. As per new norms, manufacturing of items of defence aerospace and warships will now be covered by Industries (Development and Regulation) Act and will not require any licence from the Commerce and Industry Ministry. The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), under the ..

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Government to create National Database of Arms Licenses system

July 17, 2018

Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is going to create National Database of Arms Licenses system from April 2019. It will include names of all arms licence holders, new or old and they will be issued a unique identification number (UIN). The move is aimed at keeping tab on authorised private gun holders, many of ..

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