Q1. With reference to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, consider the following statements: 1. It proposes that assets of an NGO acquired through foreign contributions vest in the Central Government upon cancellation of FCRA registration. 2. The Bill was introduced in the Rajya Sabha during the Winter Session of Parliament. 3. Kerala Chief Minister wrote to the Prime Minister opposing the Bill citing concerns about state autonomy. 4. The Bill has been passed by both Houses of Parliament. Which of the statements given above are CORRECT?
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: the bill proposes automatic vesting of assets in the Central Government upon de-registration. Statement 3 is correct: Kerala CM wrote to PM Modi opposing the bill citing state autonomy. Statement 2 is incorrect: the bill was introduced in the Budget Session (not Winter Session). Statement 4 is incorrect: the bill was referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee and has not been passed yet.
