CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Uttar Pradesh state cabinet cleared the ordinance on 24 November 2020 following which it was approved and signed by state Governor Anandiben Patel on 28 November 2020.

Detailed explanation-2: -Such laws are presently enacted in eight states for years. These states, in order of enactment, are, Odisha in 1967. Madhya Pradesh in 1968.

Detailed explanation-3: -Freedom of Religion Act, 2021. It was argued that the act gives unbridled and arbitrary powers to the authorities to prosecute citizens and it further seeks to interfere with the fundamental right of citizens to practice a religion and marry a person of their choice irrespective of caste and religion of their spouse.

Detailed explanation-4: -What are the Key Provisions of the Bill? It defines mass conversion as conversion of two or more persons at the same time. The maximum sentence has been proposed to be extended to maximum 10 years and increase the amount of fine, if a person contravenes the provisions of Section 3 in respect of mass conversion.