What recent event brought Section 6A of the Citizenship Act into the news?

Section 6A of the Citizenship Act

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A change in the cut-off date for citizenship
Supreme Court's ruling on its validity
A new amendment to the act
A protest in Assam
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What is the cut-off date set by Section 6A for Bangladeshi migrants to be eligible for Indian citizenship in Assam?
31st December 2014
25th March 1971
1st January 1966
24th March 1971
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According to Section 6A, what rights do migrants who entered Assam between 1st January 1966 and 24th March 1971 receive?
Full citizenship rights
No rights, considered illegal
Citizenship without voting rights for 10 years
Temporary residency
4.
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What is the significance of the 25th March 1971 date in Section 6A?
It is the date of the Assam Accord
It is the cut-off for legal migration from Bangladesh
It marks the start of a new citizenship policy
It is the date of the Supreme Court ruling
5.
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What was the Supreme Court's stance on the constitutionality of Section 6A?
It infringes on cultural rights
It is consistent with Articles 6 and 7
It lacks a sunset clause
It violates Article 14
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Which article of the Constitution does Section 6A allegedly not violate, according to the Supreme Court?
Article 11
Article 14
Article 29
Article 6
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What is the potential conflict between Section 6A and the Citizenship Amendment Act of 2019?
Different treatment of religious groups
Different cut-off dates for citizenship
Different deportation policies
Different voting rights
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