Parliament Budget Session LIVE: Government calls all-party meeting on West Asia crisis on Wednesday after PM Modi addresses Rajya Sabha

Why in news

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address the Rajya Sabha regarding the West Asia conflict and India's energy security, followed by a government-called all-party meeting.

Background

The Union government plans to introduce a bill to amend the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, to redefine 'transgender person'. Additionally, a proposed amendment to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) aims to establish a designated authority for managing assets from foreign funds of suspended or cancelled NGOs.

Facts for Prelims

• Act / BillTransgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019: Current law being proposed for amendment to redefine 'transgender person'.
• Act / BillForeign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA): Proposed amendment to appoint a designated authority for managing assets of suspended/cancelled NGOs.
• PostPrime Minister Narendra Modi: Scheduled to address the Rajya Sabha on West Asia conflict and energy security.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of India's energy security in the context of geopolitical instability in West Asia and the legislative measures to regulate foreign funding.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Geopolitical risk: Vulnerability of maritime trade routes and energy supply chains in West Asia
• Regulatory oversight: Balancing NGO autonomy with national security via FCRA asset management
• Inclusionary policy: Legal clarity in defining transgender identities under the 2019 Act

Keywords: Energy Security · Geopolitical Instability · Legislative Amendment · Foreign Contribution · Transgender Rights

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