The Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Amendment Bill, 2022

Syllabus: General Studies Paper 3

• The Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Amendment Bill, 2022, was passed in Rajya Sabha.
• The Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Amendment Bill, 2022 was introduced in Lok Sabha on April 5, 2022.
• The 2005 Act prohibits unlawful activities (such as manufacturing, transport, or transfer) related to weapons of mass destruction, and their means of delivery.
• Weapons of mass destruction are biological, chemical, or nuclear weapons. 

Prohibition on financing certain activities: 

• The Bill bars persons from financing any prohibited activity related to weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems.   
• To prevent persons from financing such activities, the central government may freeze, seize or attach their funds, financial assets, or economic resources (whether owned, held, or controlled directly or indirectly).  
• It may also prohibit persons from making finances or related services available for the benefit of other persons in relation to any activity which is prohibited.