CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -New Zealand’s parliament has passed legislation giving mothers and their partners the right to paid leave following a miscarriage or still birth, becoming only the second country in the world to do so.

Detailed explanation-2: -Parliament of New Zealand passed the ‘Miscarriage bereavement leave law’.

Detailed explanation-3: -"The passing of this bill shows that once again New Zealand is leading the way for progressive and compassionate legislation, becoming only the second country in the world to provide leave for miscarriage and stillbirth, ” Andersen said.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Maternity Benefit Act 1961 in India states that a woman is entitled to paid leave for six weeks immediately after a miscarriage. This, of course, is conditioned on being able to provide proof, and wilful abortion is excluded from the Act.