Source: This post, enemy property act, has been created based on the article “Pervez Musharraf’s ancestral land in UP to be auctioned under Enemy Property Act: What it means”, published in Indian Express on 9th Sep 2024. What is the news? The Indian government has announced plans to auction a parcel of land in Uttar… Continue reading Enemy Property Act
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.
Standing Committee on Economic Statistics (SCES)
What is the news? The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has recently dissolved the 14 member Standing Committee on Economic Statistics (SCES). It said that SCES had a mandate, overlapping with the Steering Committee for National Sample Surveys (NSS). About Standing Committee on Economic Statistics (SCES) Established: In 2019 by the MoSPI Nature:… Continue reading Standing Committee on Economic Statistics (SCES)
Public Accounts Committee (PAC)
Source– This post on Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is based on the article “Public Accounts Committee to hold ‘performance review’ of regulatory bodies” published in “The Hindu” on 7th September 2024. Why in the News? Senior Congress leader and Lok Sabha member K.C. Venugopal, who heads the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), will conduct a performance… Continue reading Public Accounts Committee (PAC)
23rd Law Commission of India
Source- This post on Law Commission of India has been created based on the article “What is the Law Commission: its role, members, & recommendations“ published in “Indian Express” on 6th September 2024. Why in News? The Union government has established the 23rd Law Commission of India which is effective from September 1. It will serve… Continue reading 23rd Law Commission of India
Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPRD)
Source- This post on Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPRD) has been created based on the article “BPRD Celebrates 54th Foundation Day” published in “akashwani” on 30 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, BPRD celebrated its 54th Foundation Day at its headquarters in New Delhi. About Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPRD) Aspects … Continue reading Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPRD)
Supreme Court’s Stance on Bail in Money Laundering Cases
Source- This post on Supreme Court’s Stance on Bail in Money Laundering Cases has been created based on the article “Bail always the norm, even in money laundering cases: SC” published in “The Hindu” on 28th August 2024. Why in News? The Supreme Court of India recently reaffirmed the principle that “bail is the rule… Continue reading Supreme Court’s Stance on Bail in Money Laundering Cases
Report on minimal Use of Plea Bargaining in India
Source- This post on Report on Minimal Use of Plea Bargaining in India has been created based on the article “Report reveals minimal use of plea bargaining in India” published in “The Hindu” on 27th August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Ministry of Law and Justice recently reported that, nearly two decades after its… Continue reading Report on minimal Use of Plea Bargaining in India
New India Literacy Programme (NILP)
Source- This post on New India Literacy Programme (NILP) has been created based on the article “Education Ministry defines ‘literacy’, ‘full literacy’ in push for adult literacy” published in “The Hindu” on 27th August 2024. Why in News? The Education Ministry has recently defined ‘literacy‘ and outlined what it means to achieve ‘full literacy’ in… Continue reading New India Literacy Programme (NILP)
Creation of five new districts in Ladakh
Source- This post on Creation of five new districts in Ladakh has been created based on the article “Amit Shah announces five new districts for Ladakh” published in “The Hindu” on 27th August 2024. Why in News? Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the creation of five new districts in Ladakh: Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra,… Continue reading Creation of five new districts in Ladakh
Polygraph test
Source- This post on Polygraph test has been created based on the article “Kolkata doctor rape-murder: What Sanjay Roy told CBI during polygraph test” published in “Hindustan Times” on 27th August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the main accused in the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital… Continue reading Polygraph test
