President Droupadi Murmu Grants Assent to Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act 2026
The law penalizes unlawful religious conversions attempted through coercion, fraudulent practices, misrepresentation, monetary allurement, or fake marriage promises, while safeguarding voluntary conversions.
Individuals seeking voluntary religious conversion must provide a mandatory 60-day prior notice to the concerned District Magistrate (DM).
Violations carry penalties of up to 7 years imprisonment for initial offences, which escalates to 10 years for repeat offenders.
Exam Perspective: Illustrates the constitutional procedure where state bills reserved by the Governor receive Presidential assent under Article 201 of the Indian Constitution.
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Q Practice Quiz — 4 August 2026
1. Who among the following was recently appointed as Executive Director of the Reserve Bank of India to oversee financial markets regulation and foreign exchange departments?
Explanation: Monisha Chakraborty was appointed as the Executive Director (ED) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), where she will supervise foreign exchange and financial markets regulation.
2. Who has been appointed as India's next Ambassador to Iran?
Explanation: Diplomat Vishwesh Negi, who was serving as a Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been designated as India's next Ambassador to Iran.
3. Which lake was recently declared as Arunachal Pradesh's first Ramsar site, making it the 101st Ramsar site in India?
Explanation: Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh, situated within Kamlang Tiger Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary, was declared a Wetland of International Importance, taking India's Ramsar site total to 101.
4. Which bank recently introduced 'Specialé Senior Citizen Savings Account' and 'SavingsMax Account for Women'?
Explanation: HDFC Bank introduced two targeted savings products—Specialé Senior Citizen Savings Account and SavingsMax Account for Women—to cater to specific customer demographics.
5. What is the name of the new insurance digital platform launched by Karnataka Bank in collaboration with SprintMoney?
Explanation: Karnataka Bank launched 'KBL Finsurance', a platform built by fintech SprintMoney, to integrate and automate insurance offerings across all branch locations.
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