CURRENT AFFAIRS

2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the latest version of the DNA profiling Bill?
A
The DNA profiling bill, 2015
B
The DNA based technology (use and regulation) bill, 2017
C
AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act of 2017
D
The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation bill, 2018
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The purpose of the bill is to regulate the use of DNA information for establishing the identity of people. These profiles are then meant to guide law enforcement agencies in investigations.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Human DNA Profiling Bill, 2016 The Bill 2016 was drafted by the Department of Biotechnology and was submitted to the Government of India. The Bill proposed to frame a National DNA Data Bank and a DNA Profiling Board, and for involving the data for different purposes determined in the Bill.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Bill was first introduced in the Lok Sabha by Harsh Vardhan, who was then minister for science and technology, in August 2018. It was later passed in January 2019.

Detailed explanation-4: -First proposed in 2003, the Bill has gone through several revisions, by both the Department of Biotechnology and Law Ministry.

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