Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Current Affairs, GK & News
What is ‘imported’ human embryo? Why the government has banned import of human embryo?
On July 20, 2022, Union government restricted the import of human embryos in accordance with the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 and Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021. Before this, such imports were restricted or prohibited except for research purposes. Important features of the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021 include: Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Topics: Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) • In vitro fertilisation (IVF) • IVF technology
Bills on ART and surrogacy passed in Rajya Sabha
The Rajya Sabha passed the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2020 and the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2020 in the absence of Opposition on December 8, 2021. The bill has excluded single men, live-in couples, and the LGBTQ community. Background Central Government was working on the bill to regulate the ART industry since 2008. The bill was ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Topics: Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) • Surrogacy in India