CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Amendment Bill, 2022 amends a 17-yr-old law, enacted in 2005. Introducing the Bill, the External Affairs minister said it is in our national interest.

Detailed explanation-2: -[6th August, 2022.] An Act to amend the Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Act, 2005. 1. (1) This Act may be called the Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Amendment Act, 2022.

Detailed explanation-3: -Notes: ‘Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Amendment Bill, 2022’ was introduced by the External Affairs Minister in Lok Sabha. The Bill, which was passed by the Lok Sabha amends the original act of 2005.

Detailed explanation-4: -9. Scientific analysis support and participation in the acquisition and evaluation proceedings of all weapon systems and related technologies proposed to be acquired by the Ministry of Defence.

Detailed explanation-5: –No person shall export any material, equipment or technology knowing that such material, equipment or technology is intended to be used in the design or manufacture of a biological weapon, chemical weapon, nuclear weapon or other nuclear explosive device, or in their missile delivery systems.