Source: The post is based on the article “Telangana’s law under scanner: How preventive detention works” published in “The Hindu” on 25th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Preventive Detention?3 Under what laws can the state order preventive detention?4 What is the procedure for Preventive Detention?5 How do courts assess detention orders?… Continue reading Telangana’s law under scanner: How preventive detention works
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.
Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhuyday Yojana(PM-AJAY)
Source: The post is based on the article “Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhuyday Yojana(PM-AJAY)” published in “PIB” on 24th October 2023 What is the News? This article talks about Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhuyday Yojana(PM- AJAY). What is Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhuyday Yojana (PM- AJAY)? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Combination… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhuyday Yojana(PM-AJAY)
Union Textiles Minister launches Website of “Kasturi Cotton Bharat”
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Textiles Minister launches Website of Kasturi Cotton Bharat” published in “PIB” on 23rd October 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Textile has launched a website of Kasturi Cotton Bharat. What is Kasturi Cotton Bharat? Source: Indian Express Launched by: Ministry of Textiles, the… Continue reading Union Textiles Minister launches Website of “Kasturi Cotton Bharat”
APAAR: All you need to know about this ‘One Nation, One ID’ to be rolled out for students
Source: The post is based on the article “APAAR: All you need to know about this ‘One Nation, One ID’ to be rolled out for students” published in “TOI” on 20th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is APAAR?3 How can students enroll in APAAR?4 What are the benefits of APAAR for students?5… Continue reading APAAR: All you need to know about this ‘One Nation, One ID’ to be rolled out for students
Mahua Moitra and ‘cash for query’ row: How MPs ask questions in Lok Sabha
Source: The post is based on the article “Mahua Moitra and ‘cash for query’ row: How MPs ask questions in Lok Sabha” published in “Indian Express” on 21st October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the procedure for raising the questions?3 What are the conditions for the admissibility of questions?4 What are the… Continue reading Mahua Moitra and ‘cash for query’ row: How MPs ask questions in Lok Sabha
Solar Panels to have Star Label indicating Quality and Energy Efficiency, Programme to be voluntary for first two years
Source: The post is based on the article “Solar Panels to have Star Label indicating Quality and Energy Efficiency, Programme to be voluntary for first two years” published in “PIB” on 21st October 2023 What is the News? The Government has launched the Standards & Labelling Programme for solar panels. What is the Standards &… Continue reading Solar Panels to have Star Label indicating Quality and Energy Efficiency, Programme to be voluntary for first two years
As part of ‘Meri Maati, Mera Desh’, Railways plans special trains
Source: The post is based on the article “As part of ‘Meri Maati, Mera Desh’, Railways plans special trains” published in “The Hindu” on 21st October 2023 What is the News? Indian Railways will run special trains on October 29 to carry volunteers with soil (mitti) from different parts of the country to New Delhi.… Continue reading As part of ‘Meri Maati, Mera Desh’, Railways plans special trains
SC: The way Centre approves collegium picks ‘troublesome’
Source: The post is based on the article “SC: The way Centre approves collegium picks troublesome” published in “TOI” on 21st October 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has cautioned the Union government against a “pick and choose” approach in matters of judicial appointments. Background: In 2021, the Supreme Court had expressed concerns… Continue reading SC: The way Centre approves collegium picks ‘troublesome’
CCI issues draft of ‘leniency plus’ norms to curb cartelisation
Source: The post is based on the article “CCI issues draft of ‘leniency plus’ norms to curb cartelisation” published in “Hindu Businessline” on 20th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Leniency Programme?3 What is Leniency plus Programme?4 What is Cartel? What is the News? The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has… Continue reading CCI issues draft of ‘leniency plus’ norms to curb cartelisation
SC asks States to appoint officers under POSH Act
Source: The post is based on the article “SC asks States to appoint officers under POSH Act” published in “The Hindu” on 20th October 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has directed the Centre and all the states and Union territories (UTs) to immediately appoint district officers under the Sexual Harassment of Women… Continue reading SC asks States to appoint officers under POSH Act
