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1. Which state's assembly passed the UP Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion (Amendment) Bill, 2024?
The Uttar Pradesh Assembly passed the UP Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion (Amendment) Bill, 2024, on July 30. This bill increases the punishment for forced conversions, including life imprisonment for marrying or converting a woman under deceitful circumstances. The amendment classifies such actions as serious offences with stringent penalties, reflecting the state's effort to curb unlawful religious conversions.