News: During the 21st Meeting of Maritime State Development Council, Shipbuilding Project Credit Risk Insurance Policy (SbPCP), and Business Credit Shield Policy–Shipbuilders (BCSPS), credit risk insurance products have been launched to support India’s shipbuilding industry. About Shipbuilding Project Credit Risk Insurance Policy (SbPCP) and Business Credit Shield Policy–Shipbuilders (BCSPS) Shipbuilding Project Credit Risk Insurance Policy… Continue reading Shipbuilding Project Credit Risk Insurance Policy (SbPCP) and Business Credit Shield Policy–Shipbuilders (BCSPS)
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.
AASHVAST Labs
News: The Indian Army will soon operate six AASHVAST labs to inspect drones and, eventually, CCTV cameras for firmware-level vulnerabilities. About AASHVAST Labs AASHVAST stands for Assessment and Analysis of Electronic Systems Hardware for Vulnerabilities and Security Threats. It is a firmware analysis and validation suite developed by QuickPay Pvt. Ltd. for the Directorate General… Continue reading AASHVAST Labs
PRAGATI-50 Initiative
News: MoHUA has identified 50 model cities under PRAGATI-50 to promote higher standards of ‘Swachhata’ through KPI-based and technology-enabled monitoring. About PRAGATI-50 Initiative The PRAGATI-50 Initiative is a targeted urban sanitation and governance program. Nodal ministry: It was launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). Aim: It aims to bring visible and… Continue reading PRAGATI-50 Initiative
New Extradition Portal and PRAHAAR initiative
News: The Ministry of Home Affairs unveiled PRAHAAR and a new extradition portal to strengthen counter-terrorism efforts and bring fugitives back to India. About New Extradition Portal New Extradition Portal is intended to bring together and streamline efforts to secure the return of fugitives from abroad. Launched by: The Ministry of Home Affairs launched the new… Continue reading New Extradition Portal and PRAHAAR initiative
IMEI Tampering
News: The Government has reiterated that tampering with IMEI numbers is punishable under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. About IMEI Tampering International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI): Unique Identity: IMEI is a 15-digit number used to identify a mobile device on a mobile network. The first eight digits form the Type Allocation Code (TAC), which identifies the… Continue reading IMEI Tampering
Article 311 of the Indian Constitution
News: The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant-Governor recently invoked Article 311 of the Constitution and terminated the services of government employees. About Article 311 of the Indian Constitution Article 311 outlines the procedures and safeguards to be followed before a government employee can be dismissed, removed, or reduced in rank. It acts as a shield against… Continue reading Article 311 of the Indian Constitution
72nd National Film Awards 2024
News: The 72nd National Film Awards will be presented at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat with President Droupadi Murmu conferring the prestigious honours recognising achievements in Indian cinema for 2024. About the 72nd National Film Awards The 72nd National Film Awards 2024 will be presented at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on September 22, Conferred by: The awards… Continue reading 72nd National Film Awards 2024
National Green Tribunal (NGT)
News: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) did not rule in favour of environmental groups or public-interest parties in any of the 16 merit appeals it heard in the first six months of 2026, according to a report by the South Asian Reporter for Environment Laws (SAREL). About National Green Tribunal (NGT) The National Green Tribunal… Continue reading National Green Tribunal (NGT)
Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA)
News: Vice-President and President, Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) addressed the 25th Anniversary celebrations of ICWA as an Institution of National Importance at Sapru House, New Delhi. About Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) was established in 1943 by a group of Indian intellectuals as think tank. It… Continue reading Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA)
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)
News: NCPCR summoned Meta officials on September 9, 2026, over an inquiry into child sexual exploitation and abuse material on Instagram. About National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is a statutory body constituted to protect, promote and defend child rights in the country. Established:… Continue reading National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)
