Polity and Nation Updates for UPSC IAS Prelims 2024 Examination

News: The Supreme Court announced it would consider hearing petitions in February challenging the constitutional validity of the 2023 law on appointing the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs). About Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023 Constitutional provisions for appointment of ECs– Election Commissioners are appointed under Article 324 of… Continue reading Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023

News: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan introduced the UGC Draft Regulations 2025. It brings substantial reforms in the appointment process for Vice-Chancellors (VCs) and academic staff. Draft Guidelines for Vice-Chancellor Appointment The University Grants Commission (UGC) has outlined key guidelines for the appointment of Vice-Chancellors (VCs) to ensure transparency, inclusivity, and merit in the selection… Continue reading UGC Draft Regulations 2025

News: Recently,a controversy in Tamil Nadu’s Legislative Assembly occurred when the Governor departed without delivering the customary address, citing the absence of the National Anthem. National Anthem of India About National Anthem of India Composed by- Rabindranath Tagore in Bangla. Adopted in– It was first adopted in its Hindi version by the Constituent Assembly on… Continue reading National Anthem of India

News: The Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation launched the bharatpol portal in New Delhi on 7th January 2025 at the Bharat Mandapam. About Bharatpol Portal It is a significant initiative aimed at streamlining the processing of requests for international assistance through INTERPOL. It will handle tasks such as the issuance of Red Notices… Continue reading Bharatpol Portal

News: A recent analysis shows that during the five-year term of the 17th Lok Sabha, Private Members’ Bills received little attention in both Houses of Parliament. About Private Member’s Bill Private Member: A Member of Parliament (MP) who is not a minister is referred to as a private member. Private Member’s Bill: Bills introduced by… Continue reading Private Member’s Bill

News: The National Rainfed Area Authority, in collaboration with other agencies, organised a workshop to stimulate discussions and policy discourse on rainfed areas.  About National Rainfed Area Authority  It was established in 2006 as an expert body to provide knowledge input regarding systemic upgradation and management of the country’s dry land and rainfed agriculture.  Mission:… Continue reading National Rainfed Area Authority

News: Recently, the Union Government had notified the Telecommunications (Procedures and Safeguards for Lawful Interception of Messages) Rules, 2024. Telecommunications Rules in 2024 About the Telecommunication Rules, 2024  These rules empower some enforcement and security agencies to intercept phone messages under certain conditions, superseding Rule 419A of the Indian Telegraph Rules, 1951.  Key Provisions:  Competent… Continue reading Telecommunications Rules, 2024

News: The bills on “One Nation, One Election” have been referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for wider consultation.  About Joint Parliamentary Committee  JPC is an ad-hoc committee formed by both Houses of Parliament for examining a specific subject or Bill in detail.  JPC is formed after one House of Parliament has passed a… Continue reading Joint Parliamentary Committee

News: The Union Minister of Education addressed the 20th Foundation Day of the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI). He emphasized the rights of minorities under the Constitution. National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions. About National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions It was established by the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions Act (NCMEI… Continue reading National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions

News: The opposition parties have decided to move a no confidence motion against the Vice President of India. Process to Remove The Vice President of India. About the removal process The Vice President can be removed from his/her office before the completion of the term. The resolution for removal of Vice President can be introduced… Continue reading Process to remove the Vice President of India

News: Human Rights Day is observed on 10th December every year to commemorate the adoption of Universal Declaration of Human Rights. To celebrate the Human Rights Day, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is organising a programme at the Plenary Hall of the Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. About NHRC It is a statutory body established… Continue reading National Human Rights Commission

News: Recently, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, accusing the opposition of endangering democracy and national stability. About Martial Law Martial law is a temporary state of emergency imposed by the government to manage unforeseen threats and crises within the country. During martial law, military authorities assume control of civil administration and… Continue reading Martial Law

News: Recently, the Manipur government began reviewing the ILP system due to violations, emphasizing the need for stricter enforcement. About Inner Line Permit (ILP) It is an official travel document issued by the concerned state government to allow inward travel of an Indian citizen into a protected area for a limited period. It is obligatory… Continue reading Inner Line Permit (ILP) system

News: A recent Oxford study has praised India’s PRAGATI platform for its outstanding role in digital governance, particularly in infrastructure and social development. About PRAGATI Platform PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation) was launched on March 25, 2015. It is a multipurpose and multi-modal platform designed to address public grievances. It also monitors and reviews key… Continue reading PRAGATI Platform

News: Kuki leaders in Assam’s Karbi Anglong have agreed to surveys in their villages to check for people from Manipur. Karbi Anglong is governed under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. About Sixth Schedule Article 244(2) of the Indian Constitution provides for the Sixth Schedule that applies to the administration of tribal areas in… Continue reading Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution

Source: This post on SC statement on Socialism in India and the Preamble Amendment has been created based on the article “Socialism in India means a welfare state not dictatorial dogma, says CJI Sanjiv Khanna” published in The Hindu on 23rd November 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Supreme Court recently gave statement on a… Continue reading SC statement on Socialism and secularism in India and the Preamble Amendment

Source: This post on Supreme Court Allows Telcos to Claim CENVAT Credit for Mobile Towers and Shelters has been created based on the article “Telcos can claim CENVAT credit for towers, shelters: SC” ublished in The Hindu on 21st November 2024. Why in news? The Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment allowing telecom companies to… Continue reading Supreme Court Allows Telcos to Claim CENVAT Credit for Mobile Towers and Shelters

Source: This post on High Representation of Women Councillors in India has been created based on the article “T.N. has highest number of women councillors: report “ published in The Hindu on 20th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, a road map on urban transformation in India was released. Findings of the report Nearly 46%… Continue reading High Representation of Women Councillors in India

Source: This post on CAG Highlights Key Challenges in Urban Local Bodies Across 18 States has been created based on the article “What is ailing urban local bodies in 18 states: CAG flags 42% resource-expenditure gap, 37% staff vacancy” published in Indian express on 16th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, the CAG released a… Continue reading CAG Highlights Key Challenges in Urban Local Bodies

Source: This post on Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) has been created based on the article “Centre reimposes AFSPA in six police station limits in Manipur” published in The Hindu on 15th November 2024. Why in news? The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), which grants armed forces sweeping powers to maintain public order in… Continue reading Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA)

Source: This post on Supreme Court judgement on “Bulldozer Justice” has been created based on the article “Supreme Court puts brakes on ‘bulldozer culture’” published in The Hindu on 14th November 2024. Why in news? The Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment condemning the use of bulldozers by state authorities to demolish the… Continue reading Supreme Court judgement on “Bulldozer Justice”

Source: This post on Guidelines to Prevent Misleading Advertisements in Coaching Sector has been created based on the article “Central Consumer Protection Authority Issues Guidelines for “Prevention of Misleading Advertisement in Coaching Sector” published in PIB on 14th November 2024. Why in news? The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has introduced the “Guidelines for Prevention… Continue reading Guidelines to Prevent Misleading Advertisements in Coaching Sector

Source: This post on Supreme Court Overrules 1967 Verdict on AMU’s Minority Status has been created based on the article “Supreme Court overrules 1967 verdict agains Aligarh Muslim University’s minority tag”  published in The Hindu on 9th November 2024. Why in news? In a 4:3 majority decision, the Supreme Court recently declared that an institution… Continue reading Supreme Court Overrules 1967 Verdict on AMU’s Minority Status

Source: This post on Supreme Court Ruling on Recruitment Rules in Public Services has been created based on the article “‘Rules cannot change midway of public services recruitment’” published in The Hindu on 8th November 2024. Why in news? The Supreme Court’s Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, ruled that eligibility criteria and… Continue reading Supreme Court Ruling on Recruitment Rules in Public Services

Source: This post on SC Requires Prior Sanction for Prosecuting Public Servants in Money Laundering Cases has been created based on the article “Prior sanction required to prosecute public servants for money laundering: SC” published in Indian express on 7th November 2024. Why in news? The Supreme Court ruled that a prior government sanction is… Continue reading SC Requires Prior Sanction for Prosecuting Public Servants in Money Laundering Cases