11th August, Current Affairs
GST Amendment Bills Passed
Parliament passed the Central Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2023, and Integrated Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2023, with Lok Sabha approving them by voice vote.
New Legal Bills Introduced
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023 were introduced in Lok Sabha, aiming to replace the Indian Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Act, and Indian Evidence Act, respectively.
Malabar 2023 Naval Exercise
The multilateral naval exercise Malabar 2023 began in Sydney, Australia.