News- Raghav Chadha raised the idea of introducing Right to Recall in Parliament and sparked fresh debate on electoral reform. About Right to Recall Right to Recall is a mechanism that empowers voters to remove an elected representative before the completion of the term. It is a process initiated by the electorate through a petition… Continue reading Right to Recall
Category: Factly: Polity and Nation
This category contains all Current Affairs Factly Articles for Prelims, related to the Polity and Nation. You can find all relevant Polity and Nation updates on this page. This page is specifically useful for UPSC Prelims exam.
MHA Guidelines on Vande Mataram
News: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has issued new guidelines mandating that all six stanzas of the National Song be performed and that Vande Mataram should be sung or played before the National Anthem when both are played. About MHA Guidelines on Vande Mataram Order of Playing with National Anthem: When both Vande Mataram… Continue reading MHA Guidelines on Vande Mataram
National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB)
News: Ayush Minister inaugurated the Chintan Shivir on the completion of 25 years of the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) in New Delhi. About National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) It is an apex body to coordinate with all matters relating to Medicinal Plants and Support Policies and Programs for growth of trade, export, conservation and… Continue reading National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB)
Removal of Lok Sabha speaker
News- The Opposition on February 10 moved a no-confidence motion seeking the removal of the Lok Sabha Speaker, which will be examined and processed as per rules. About Removal of Lok Sabha speaker Constitutional Provisions: Article 94 of the Constitution provides for vacation, resignation, and removal of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the House… Continue reading Removal of Lok Sabha speaker
Form 7 Controversy
News- Bulk Form 7 applications during Special Intensive Revision have raised concerns about misuse and large-scale deletion of voters. About Form 7 Controversy Form 7 controversy relates to bulk objections filed to delete names from electoral rolls during the ongoing special intensive revision. Legal Basis Form 7 is governed by Section 13(2) of the Registration… Continue reading Form 7 Controversy
Breach of Privilege Notice
News: A DMK MP, Tiruchi Siva, has moved a privilege notice against Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. He alleged that the Minister held a press conference on the Indo-US trade deal before briefing Parliament while it was in session. About Breach of Privilege Notice A Breach of Privilege is the violation of respective rights and immunities… Continue reading Breach of Privilege Notice
PM CARES, PMNRF, and NDF
News– The PMO informed the Lok Sabha Secretariat that questions related to PM CARES, PMNRF, and NDF are not admissible under Lok Sabha rules. About the PM CARES Fund Established in: The fund was set up on March 27, 2020, after the Covid-19 outbreak, as a public charitable trust. Funding source: The corpus consists entirely… Continue reading PM CARES, PMNRF, and NDF
Motion of Thanks
News: Recently, Prime Minister replied to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address in the Rajya Sabha (February 2026). About Motion of Thanks It is a parliamentary motion moved after the President’s Address to express gratitude to the President. It is a special address which reflects the policy statement of the government. It provides… Continue reading Motion of Thanks
Menstrual Hygiene as a Fundamental Right
News: The Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment while hearing a case on nationwide implementation of the Centre’s menstrual hygiene policy for school-going girls. About Menstrual Hygiene as a Fundamental Right The Supreme Court held that the right to menstrual hygiene and access to related products is part of the right to life under Article… Continue reading Menstrual Hygiene as a Fundamental Right
Stem Cell Therapy for Autism
News: Recently, Supreme court gave judgement that the Stem cell therapy cannot be offered as a clinical service for autism. About Stem Cell Therapy for Autism Stem cell therapy is also referred to as regenerative medicine. It encourages the healing process of damaged, malfunctioning, or wounded tissue by utilizing stem cells or their derivatives. Note:… Continue reading Stem Cell Therapy for Autism
