USCIRF Current Affairs, GK & News
US Commission proposes adding India to CPC list
The US Commission for International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) recommended Biden Administration to place four countries including India under “Countries of Particular Concern” (CPC). The other three countries were Russia, Vietnam and Syria. Also, the USCIRF recommended to redesignate ten countries as “Countries of Particular Concern”. They were China, Iran, North Korea, Burma, Eritrea, Tajikistan, Saudi ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: International Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: Amnesty international • Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) • Countries of Particular Concern • FCRA • Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act • India-US • USCIRF
Madhya Pradesh Religious Freedom Bill, 2020
The Madhya Pradesh cabinet recently approved the Religious Freedom Bill, 2020. Under the bill, forcing religious conversions will attract fine of Rs 25,000 and one to five years of imprisonment. Key Features of the bill The bill is to replace the Religious Freedom Act, 1968. Once enforced the Religious Freedom Bill will be the most ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Topics: Citizenship Amendment Act • Government of Madhya Pradesh • Madhya Pradesh • Religious freedom • Religious Freedom Bill • US Commission on International Religious Freedom • USCIRF