News: The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025, was introduced in the Lok Sabha. The Bill seeks to reform India’s nuclear energy framework to support the government’s goal of achieving 100 gigawatt nuclear power capacity by 2047. SHANTI Bill, 2025 Full name: Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear… Continue reading SHANTI Bill, 2025
Category: Factly: Bills and Acts
This category contains all Current Affairs Factly Articles for Prelims, related to the bills and Acts in news. You can find all relevant bills and acts on this page. This page is specifically useful for UPSC Prelims exam.
Right to Disconnect
News- The Right to Disconnect Bill 2025 was recently introduced in Lok Sabha by MP Supriya Sule to promote work–life balance. About Right to Disconnect It is the right of workers not to engage in work-related activities or communications through digital tools (including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers) or other communication tools outside working… Continue reading Right to Disconnect
Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025
News: Lok Sabha recently passed Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025 which would levy a special cess on pan masala and use the fund for improving public health and strengthening national security. About Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025 The Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025 has been introduced to… Continue reading Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025
Indian Statistical Institute (ISI)
News: More than 1,500 academics are protesting the draft ISI Bill, 2025, which seeks to repeal the Indian Statistical Institute Act, 1959. About Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) The Indian Statistical Institute is a national institution for statistics and related fields. Founded by: It was founded by Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis in 1931. Established as: It… Continue reading Indian Statistical Institute (ISI)
Article 240
News– The Centre is considering a proposal under the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2025 to bring Chandigarh under Article 240 of the Constitution. Currently, Chandigarh is a Union Territory without a legislature, administered by the Governor of Punjab, who holds additional charge. The city also functions as the shared capital of Punjab and Haryana, and… Continue reading Article 240
Bharat NCAP 2.0
News: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a revised draft of Bharat NCAP 2.0 expanding assessment scope and updating safety standards. About Bharat NCAP 2.0 The Bharat New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) 2.0 is a revised vehicle safety rating programme that evaluates the crashworthiness and safety technologies of cars sold in India.… Continue reading Bharat NCAP 2.0
Anti-Defection Law
News: Recently, the Calcutta High Court disqualified senior political leader from the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. About Anti-Defection Law It was introduced through the 52nd Constitutional Amendment (1985) by adding the Tenth Schedule to the Constitution. Purpose: To curb political defections motivated by the lure of office, money, or other similar incentives—popularly highlighted by the… Continue reading Anti-Defection Law
Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Rules, 2025
News: Recently, the Government of India has notified the “Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Rules, 2025,” About Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Rules, 2025 The Rules aims to promote sustainable harnessing of deep-sea fisheries resources, empower small fishers’ cooperatives, and ensure ecological conservation. Nodal Ministry:… Continue reading Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Rules, 2025
National Security Act (NSA), 1980
News: Sonam Wangchuk’s preventive detention under the National Security Act (NSA) has renewed attention on this stringent law that is used against perceived threats to public order and national security. About National Security Act (NSA), 1980 It is an act that empowers the government to detain a person if the authorities are satisfied that he/she… Continue reading National Security Act (NSA), 1980
Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025
News– The Government of India has recently notified various Rules and Orders under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, which came into effect on 1 September 2025. About Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025 Key Provisions of the Act a) Possession of valid documents– All entrants into India are required to carry valid passports or travel… Continue reading Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025
