Source- This post is based on the article “Justice Gavai nominated as SC Legal Services Committee Chairman: What law says on free legal aid in India” published in “The Indian Express” on 5th January 2024. Why in the News? Justice BR Gavai has been nominated as the Chairman of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee… Continue reading SC Legal Services Committee
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.
Railways tightens RTI norms
Source– This post is based on the article “Railways tightens RTI norms days after revealing the cost of PM selfie points” published in “The Hindu” on 4th January 2024. Why in the News? Indian Railways tightens RTI norms for Zonal Railways following Central Railway’s disclosure of cost of installation of selfie point in response to… Continue reading Railways tightens RTI norms
NCDC survey: 55% of patients given antibiotics only as a preventive measure
Source- This post is based on the article “55% of patients were prescribed antibiotics for preventive indications, 45% for therapeutic indications: NCDC survey” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd January 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Health released results of survey conducted by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), mapping patients for… Continue reading NCDC survey: 55% of patients given antibiotics only as a preventive measure
SC Report Reveals Absence of Women’s Toilets in 20% of District Courts Nationwide
Source- This post is based on the article “One-fifth of district courts in country lack separate toilets for women, says SC report” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd January 2024. Why in the News? Recent Supreme Court Report ‘State of the Judiciary‘ highlights the absence of women’s restrooms in almost 20% of District Court complexes… Continue reading SC Report Reveals Absence of Women’s Toilets in 20% of District Courts Nationwide
Gangster Goldy Brar Designated as a Terrorist under UAPA
Sources- This post is based on the article “Gangster Goldy Brar declared designated terrorist under UAPA: What this means” published in “The Indian Express” on 2 January 2024. Why in the News? The Centre has declared Gangster Goldy Brar a designated terrorist under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Who is a ‘Terrorist’? The UAPA… Continue reading Gangster Goldy Brar Designated as a Terrorist under UAPA
Offshore Mineral Blocks Auction Rules
Source- This post is based on the article “Mines Ministry Publishes Draft Rules for Offshore Mineral Blocks Auction for Public Consultation” published in “PIB” on 28th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently Ministry of Mines has published two draft rules for offshore mineral blocks auction under the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2002… Continue reading Offshore Mineral Blocks Auction Rules
UGC releases draft norms on recognition of colleges in India
Source- This post is based on the article “UGC drafts new guidelines for recognition of colleges” published in “The Hindu” on 27th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently, the University Grants Commission (UGC) published the draft guidelines on recognition of colleges. What are the Proposed Guidelines? 1) The proposed guidelines will be applicable to colleges as… Continue reading UGC releases draft norms on recognition of colleges in India
Extended Version of Mission Karmayogi launched
Source- This post is based on the article “On the occasion of Good Governance Day, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launches the Extended Version of Mission Karmayogi” published in “PIB” on 25th December 2023. Why in the News? To commemorate Good Governance Day, Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Union Minister, unveiled the Enhanced Edition of Mission… Continue reading Extended Version of Mission Karmayogi launched
Supreme Court: Physical Training Instructors Recognized as Teachers
Source- This post is based on the article “Physical training instructors come within definition of teachers: SC” published in “The Hindu” on 25th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently, the Supreme Court held that individuals serving as physical training instructors (PTIs) fall under the categorization of ‘teachers’. What was the Case? 1) The Bench… Continue reading Supreme Court: Physical Training Instructors Recognized as Teachers
PM-DevINE scheme: Ministry holds meet with CMs of northeast States over lag in scheme
Source- This post is based on the article “Centre calls North Eastern States meet after projects under Development Initiative for North East Region are stuck” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd December 2023. Why in the News? Recently the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) convened a meeting with the Chief Ministers of… Continue reading PM-DevINE scheme: Ministry holds meet with CMs of northeast States over lag in scheme
