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Bills & Acts of 2024

From our live BillTracker — real legislation recorded for 2024.

Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024Enacted

New civil-aviation law that replaced the Aircraft Act, 1934, modernising regulation of aircraft and air navigation.

Why it matters: Example of replacing colonial-era statutes; relevant for Economy (aviation) and Governance.

Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024Enacted

Anti-paper-leak law to curb cheating and organised malpractice in public examinations conducted by bodies such as UPSC, SSC, RRB, IBPS and the NTA.

Why it matters: Directly relevant to every aspirant; key for Governance and current affairs on exam integrity and the NEET-UG/NTA row.

Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024Introduced

The "One Nation, One Election" bill to hold Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections together; introduced in December 2024 and referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee.

Why it matters: Flagship electoral-reform debate; core Polity topic on federalism, elections and constitutional amendment for UPSC and State PSC.

Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024Introduced

This bill aims to regulate merchant shipping activities in India.

Why it matters: Important for maritime commerce and trade regulations.

Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024Introduced

This bill aims to promote and regulate coastal shipping in India.

Why it matters: Relevant for coastal trade and shipping policies.

Bills of Lading Bill, 2024Introduced

This bill aims to regulate the issuance and use of bills of lading in shipping.

Why it matters: Important for understanding shipping documentation and law.

Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024Introduced

This bill aims to regulate the carriage of goods by sea.

Why it matters: Relevant for maritime law and trade.

Railways Amendment Bill, 2024Introduced

This bill seeks to amend existing railway laws to improve services and operations.

Why it matters: Important for understanding railway policies and infrastructure.

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