NDPS (Amendment) Bill passed in Rajya Sabha

• The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act was passed and amended by Parliament to correct errors that had crept in.
• The Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Bill-2021 was passed by the Lok Sabha on December 13.
• The Rajya Sabha approved the bill by voice vote.
• On September 30, 2021, the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Ordinance went into force.

Important Takeaways

About Rajya Sabha

• Chairperson: M. Venkaiah Naidu
• Secretary-General: P.C Mody
• Seats: 245 
• Founded: 3 April 1952
• Minimum Age to become a member of Rajya Sabha: 30 years