News: Karnataka MLA G. Janardhan Reddy has been disqualified from the State Legislative Assembly after being convicted by the Principal Special Judge for CBI cases in Hyderabad. The disqualification is effective from May 6, 2025, as per Article 191(1)(e) of the Constitution and Section 8 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Disqualification of… Continue reading Disqualification of a Sitting Lawmaker
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.
Appointment of the CBI Director
News: On May 5, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over the meeting of the committee tasked with appointing the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Appointment of the CBI Director. About the Appointment of the CBI Director The appointment of the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is governed by the… Continue reading Appointment of the CBI Director
ECINET- ECI Single Digit Platform
News: The Election Commission of (ECI) India will soon launch a single-point App ECINET for stakeholders. ECINET- ECI Single Digit Platform. About ECINET- ECI Single Digit Platform It is a new one-stop platform that will integrate and reorient over 40 of EC’s existing mobile and web applications. Aim: It aims to alleviate the burden of… Continue reading ECINET- ECI Single Digit Platform
National Security Advisory Board (NSAB)
News: Central Government has revamped the National Security Advisory Board, appointing ex-RAW chief Alok Joshi as its chairman. National Security Advisory Board (NSAB). About National Security Advisory Board (NSAB) It is an advisory body of eminent experts from outside the government that provides long-term strategic inputs on national security issues. It is part of the national security… Continue reading National Security Advisory Board (NSAB)
Rajamannar Committee on Centre-State Relations
News: Tamil Nadu Government has formed a three-member high-level committee to review Centre-State relations, echoing Rajamannar committee of past. Rajamannar Committee on Centre-State Relations. About Rajamannar Committee on Centre-State Relations It was formed by Tamil Nadu government in 1969 and it gave its Report in 1971. It was the first state-level initiative to review Centre-State relations.… Continue reading Rajamannar Committee on Centre-State Relations
Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS)
News- Following the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) unveiled a set of unprecedented retaliatory actions targeting Pakistan. About Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) It is the apex decision-making body in the Government of India on matters related to the country’s defence, national security, and law and order.… Continue reading Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS)
Article 355 of the Indian Constitution
News: A recent petition in the Supreme Court has sought the invocation of Article 355 in West Bengal by deploying central armed forces, citing violence in Murshidabad. Article 355 of the Indian Constitution. About Article 355 The text of Article 355 states: “It shall be the duty of the Union to protect every State against… Continue reading Article 355 of the Indian Constitution
SC verdict on Governor’s assent to Bills
News- In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court struck down Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi’s decision to withhold assent to 10 State Bills, terming it illegal and erroneous in law. SC verdict on Governor’s assent to Bills. About Supreme Court’s ruling (Tamil Nadu Governor Assent Case) The Court held that the Governor cannot sit indefinitely… Continue reading SC verdict on Governor’s assent to Bills
UGC Equivalence Certificate Regulations 2025
News- The University Grants Commission (UGC) has notified the “Recognition and Grant of Equivalence to Qualifications Obtained from Foreign Educational Institutions Regulations, 2025” to streamline the process of recognizing foreign degrees in India. UGC Equivalence Certificate Regulations 2025. About UGC Equivalence Certificate Regulations 2025 Aim: To establish a structured and transparent framework for issuing equivalence… Continue reading UGC Equivalence Certificate Regulations 2025
Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025
News– The Union government recently introduced The Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha. It aims to strengthen India’s borders and streamline immigration and foreigner-related laws. Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025. About Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 The Bill repeals and replaces the Immigration (Carriers’ Liability) Act, 2000, and three pre-independence laws, the… Continue reading Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025
