News: The Supreme Court of India is seeking expert opinion from AIIMS on using EEG and angiogram in brain death certification. About Brain Death Certification in India Brain Stem Death: Definition: Brain death or brain stem death is an irreversible condition where all brain activities, including automatic functions such as breathing, completely cease, even though… Continue reading Brain Death Certification in India & EEG and Angiogram
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.
Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0
News: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj released Panchayat Advancement Index 2.0 Report for FY 2023–24 on National Panchayati Raj Day 2026. About Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0 It is the nationwide framework to measure the progress of Rural Local Government Institutions (Gram Panchayats (GPs)/Traditional Local Bodies (TLBs)) using objective and verifiable indicators. Introduced in: The… Continue reading Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0
Right to Safe Travel
News: The Supreme Court highlighted the Right to Safe Travel while issuing a 13-point directive after two road accidents in November 2025 caused 34 deaths. About Right to Safe Travel Right to Safe Travel means that commuters should be able to use roads without facing avoidable dangers caused by unsafe conditions or poor management. Constitutional… Continue reading Right to Safe Travel
Distribution of Lok Sabha Seats Across States
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah announced a proposal to increase Lok Sabha seats with about 50% rise for each State. About Distribution of Lok Sabha Seats Across States Distribution of Lok Sabha seats is done through delimitation by a Commission, as provided under Articles 81 and 82. Present Distribution of Seats in… Continue reading Distribution of Lok Sabha Seats Across States
Right to Vote in India
News : The Supreme Court highlighted the constitutional and sentimental value of voting while hearing appeals of lakhs of excluded voters in West Bengal. About Right to Vote in India The right to vote in India is a statutory right created and regulated by law, not a fundamental right. Constitutional and Legal Provisions on Voting:… Continue reading Right to Vote in India
‘Watan Ko Jano’ Programme
News: A 250-member youth delegation from Jammu and Kashmir called on Vice President at Uprashtrapati Bhavan under ‘Watan Ko Jano’ programme. About ‘Watan Ko Jano’ Programme ‘Watan Ko Jano’ Programme is an exposure and cultural integration programme for youth from Jammu & Kashmir. Implementing Agencies: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Government of Jammu and… Continue reading ‘Watan Ko Jano’ Programme
Section 126 (1) (b) of Representation of the People Act, 1951
News: The Election Commission announced the silence period under Section 126 (1) (b) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. About Section 126 (1) (b) of Representation of the People Act, 1951 It prohibits displaying any election matter by means, inter alia, of television or similar apparatus, in any polling area during the period… Continue reading Section 126 (1) (b) of Representation of the People Act, 1951
Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme
News: The Union Cabinet approved continuation of the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme from April 2026 to March 2031. About Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme The IVFRT is a mission-mode project that creates a secure, integrated, and service-oriented framework for managing the entire lifecycle of travellers. Launched in: The… Continue reading Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme
Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950
News: The Supreme Court held that a person converting to Christianity cannot claim Scheduled Caste protections, upholding the Andhra Pradesh High Court order. About Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950 It defines Scheduled Castes (SCs) and restricts their status based on specific religions under Article 341. Constitutional basis: It was issued by the President to provide… Continue reading Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950
National Dental Commission
News: The National Dental Commission (NDC) has been constituted recently to improve the quality of dental education and align it with global standards. About National Dental Commission It is a statutory and apex body responsible for regulating dental education, professional conduct, and institutional standards across the country. Constitution: It has been constituted under National Dental… Continue reading National Dental Commission
