Source: The post is based on the article “SC’s marriage equality judgment unpacked: Two views on four key issues” published in “Indian Express” on 18th October 2023 What is the News? A five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court has refused to grant legal status to same-sex marriages by 3-2 majority. What are the views… Continue reading SC’s marriage equality judgment unpacked: Two views on four key issues
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.
India’s 2036 Olympic dream
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s 2036 Olympic dream” published in “The Hindu” on 18th October 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister has announced India’s bid to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games. What is the International Olympic Committee? The International Olympic Committee was founded in 1894. It is… Continue reading India’s 2036 Olympic dream
Amendment to Aircraft Rules, 1937: A Significant Step towards Strengthening Aviation Safety and Ease of Doing Business in aviation regulation
Source: The post is based on the article “Amendment to Aircraft Rules, 1937: A Significant Step towards Strengthening Aviation Safety and Ease of Doing Business in aviation regulation” published in “PIB” on 17th October 2023 What is the News? The Government of India has made several amendments to the Aircraft Rules,1937. These amendments aim to… Continue reading Amendment to Aircraft Rules, 1937: A Significant Step towards Strengthening Aviation Safety and Ease of Doing Business in aviation regulation
Centre likely to raise age of retirement of scientists to 65
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre likely to raise age of retirement of scientists to 65” published in “The Hindu” on 16th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the current retirement age of scientists?3 Why is the government planning to increase the retirement age of scientists?4 Was this proposal… Continue reading Centre likely to raise age of retirement of scientists to 65
Cabinet approves establishment of an autonomous body Mera Yuva Bharat
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves establishment of an autonomous body Mera Yuva Bharat” published in “PIB” on 12th October 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of an autonomous body Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat). What is Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)? Mera Yuva Bharat… Continue reading Cabinet approves establishment of an autonomous body Mera Yuva Bharat
Cabinet approves royalty rates for mining of three critical and strategic minerals- Lithium, Niobium and Rare Earth Elements (REEs)
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves royalty rates for mining of three critical and strategic minerals- Lithium, Niobium and Rare Earth Elements (REEs)” published in “PIB” on 12th October 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved a royalty rate for lithium, niobium, and for Rare Earth Elements (REEs). … Continue reading Cabinet approves royalty rates for mining of three critical and strategic minerals- Lithium, Niobium and Rare Earth Elements (REEs)
3.21 lakh appeals pending with Information Commissions: report
Source: The post is based on the article “3.21 lakh appeals pending with Information Commissions: report” published in “The Hindu” on 12th October 2023 What is the News? The ‘Report Card on the Performance of Information Commissions in India, 2022-23’ has been released. The report has been compiled based on the performance of Information Commissions… Continue reading 3.21 lakh appeals pending with Information Commissions: report
Competition Commission of India to host 8th BRICS International Competition Conference
Source: The post is based on the article “Competition Commission of India to host 8th BRICS International Competition Conference” published in “PIB” on 10th October 2023 What is the News? The Competition Commission of India (CCI) will be hosting the 8th BRICS International Competition Conference (BRICS ICC) 2023. What is BRICS International Competition Conference(BRICS ICC)?… Continue reading Competition Commission of India to host 8th BRICS International Competition Conference
Minister of Cooperation addressed 89th General Council meeting of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)
Source: The post is based on the article “Minister of Cooperation addressed 89th General Council meeting of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) ” published in “PIB” on 10th October 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Cooperation addressed the 89th General Council meeting of the National Cooperative Development Corporation(NCDC). What is the National… Continue reading Minister of Cooperation addressed 89th General Council meeting of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)
District Mineral Foundation Funds Transforming Lives of Mining Affected Areas / People
Source: The post is based on the article “District Mineral Foundation Funds Transforming Lives of Mining Affected Areas / People” published in “PIB” on 10th October 2023 What is the News? District Mineral Foundations (DMFs) have been set up in as many as 644 districts of 23 states/UTs which have DMF rules in place. Seventeen… Continue reading District Mineral Foundation Funds Transforming Lives of Mining Affected Areas / People
