Source– This post is based on the article “Governor’s right to withhold assent: The constitutional question before Supreme Court” published in “The Indian Express” on 21 November 2023. Why in the News? Recently Tamil Nadu’s Governor R N Ravi’s decision to withhold assent to 10 pending Bills has raised fresh legal questions on the powers… Continue reading Governor’s right to withhold assent
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.
National Pharmacy Commission Bill 2023
Source– This post is based on the article “Draft National Pharmacy Commission Bill released” published in “The Hindu” on 20th November 2023. Why in the News? The Union Health Ministry has sought comments from the general public on the proposed National Pharmacy Commission Bill, 2023. What is National Pharmacy Commission Bill, 2023? Prepared by Union… Continue reading National Pharmacy Commission Bill 2023
Gender Disparity in Organ Transplants
Source– This post is based on the article “Four out of five organ recipients in country are men: NOTTO data” published in “The Indian Express” on 15th November 2023. Why in the News? The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) data which is collected between 1995- 2021 revealed a sharp gender disparity in organ… Continue reading Gender Disparity in Organ Transplants
ASCI moots guidelines to check ‘greenwashing’ by companies
Source– This post is based on the article “ASCI moots guidelines to check ‘greenwashing’ by companies” published in “Live mint” on 17th November 2023. Why in the News? The Advertising Standards Council of India(ASCI) released various guidelines to avoid ‘greenwashing’ by companies. What is ‘greenwashing’? It’s a deceitful marketing gimmick used by companies to exaggerate… Continue reading ASCI moots guidelines to check ‘greenwashing’ by companies
National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX): National Health Authority (NHA) organizes Accelerator Workshops on ABDM Integration and NHCX Adoption in association with IRDAI
Source: The post is based on the article “National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX): National Health Authority (NHA) organizes Accelerator Workshops on ABDM Integration and NHCX Adoption in association with IRDAI” published in “PIB” on 17th November 2023 Why in the News? The National Health Authority (NHA) and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India(IRDAI)… Continue reading National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX): National Health Authority (NHA) organizes Accelerator Workshops on ABDM Integration and NHCX Adoption in association with IRDAI
Annapurna Certificate Programme
Source: The post is based on the article “Annapurna Certificate Programme” published in “Indian Express” on 17th November 2023 Why in the News? Annapurna Certificate Programme has recognized six Indian restaurants worldwide for promoting Indian culinary traditions. What is Annapurna Certificate Programme? Specifications Details Launched by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Aim To recognize… Continue reading Annapurna Certificate Programme
UGC to bring out a new curriculum for PG programmes, offers flexibility to students
Source: The post is based on the article “UGC to bring out a new curriculum for PG programmes, offers flexibility to students” published in “The Hindu” on 17th November 2023 Why in the News? The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released a draft document titled “Curriculum and Credit Framework for Postgraduate Programmes”. What are the… Continue reading UGC to bring out a new curriculum for PG programmes, offers flexibility to students
Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra
Source: The post is based on the article “Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra” published in “PIB” on 16th November 2023 Why in the News? The Prime Minister has launched the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra. What is the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra? Specifications Details Aim To promote and publicize government welfare schemes. To enroll potential beneficiaries of… Continue reading Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra
PM Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PM PVTG) Mission: PM launches ₹24,000-crore project for development of vulnerable tribal groups
Source: The post is based on the article “PM Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PM PVTG) Mission: PM launches ₹24,000-crore project for development of vulnerable tribal groups” published in “PIB” on 16th November 2023 Why in the News? The Prime Minister has launched the ₹24,000-crore Pradhan Mantri Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PM PVTG) Mission. What is… Continue reading PM Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PM PVTG) Mission: PM launches ₹24,000-crore project for development of vulnerable tribal groups
Scholarships for Higher Education for Young Achievers Scheme (SHREYAS) for OBC & Others
Source: The post is based on the article “Scholarships for Higher Education for Young Achievers Scheme (SHREYAS) for OBC & Others” published in “PIB” on 15th November 2023 Why in the News? This article provides information about the Scholarships for Higher Education for Young Achievers Scheme(SHREYAS). What is SHREYAS Scheme? Specifications Details Nodal Ministry Ministry… Continue reading Scholarships for Higher Education for Young Achievers Scheme (SHREYAS) for OBC & Others
