Source: The post is based on the article “Here’s why ex-servicemen are against the entitlement rules for award of disability compensation for military personnel” published in “Indian Express” on 7th October 2023 What is the News? Government has announced several changes in the disability pension rules of the armed forces. The new guidelines are called… Continue reading Here’s why ex-servicemen are against the entitlement rules for award of disability compensation for military personnel
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.
Ministry of Textiles organizes National Conclave on Agrotech – Accelerating productivity of agriculture & horticulture products
Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Textiles organizes National Conclave on Agrotech – Accelerating productivity of agriculture & horticulture products” published in “PIB” on 7th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Agro Textiles?3 What is the importance of Agro Textiles in India?4 What are the steps taken by… Continue reading Ministry of Textiles organizes National Conclave on Agrotech – Accelerating productivity of agriculture & horticulture products
Govt issues guidelines to prevent suicide among students
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt issues guidelines to prevent suicide among students” published in “Indian Express” on 5th October 2023 What is the News? The Union Ministry of Education has released draft guidelines to prevent student suicides in schools. These guidelines are titled UMMEED (Understand, Motivate, Manage, Empathise, Empower, Develop). What… Continue reading Govt issues guidelines to prevent suicide among students
National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) reviews situation in Sikkim
Source: The post is based on the article “National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) reviews situation in Sikkim” published in “PIB” on 5th October 2023 What is the News? The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC), under the Chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary has met and reviewed the situation in Sikkim. What is the National Crisis Management Committee(NCMC)?… Continue reading National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) reviews situation in Sikkim
Govt. eases aircraft recovery rules
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. eases aircraft recovery rules” published in “The Hindu” on 5th October 2023 What is the News? Government has notified that the protection offered to a corporate debtor from recovery of dues under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 will not cover aircraft, helicopters and engines. This… Continue reading Govt. eases aircraft recovery rules
Government of India notifies establishment of National Turmeric Board
Source: The post is based on the article “Government of India notifies establishment of National Turmeric Board” published in “PIB” on 5th October 2023 What is the News? The Government of India has notified the constitution of the National Turmeric Board. What is the National Turmeric Board? Aim: To focus on the development and growth… Continue reading Government of India notifies establishment of National Turmeric Board
ED must give grounds of arrest in writing to accused: SC
Source: The post is based on the article “ED must give grounds of arrest in writing to accused: SC” published in “Indian Express” on 4th October 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has held that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) should furnish the grounds of arrest to the accused in writing at the time… Continue reading ED must give grounds of arrest in writing to accused: SC
Law Commission against lowering age of consent under POCSO Act
Source: The post is based on the article “Law Commission against lowering age of consent under POCSO Act” published in “The Hindu” on 30th September 2023. What is the News? The Law Commission has recommended the government to retain the existing age of consent under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. What… Continue reading Law Commission against lowering age of consent under POCSO Act
Tripura becomes fourth state to introduce e-cabinet system
Source: The post is based on the article “Tripura becomes fourth state to introduce e-cabinet system” published in “Indian Express” on 29th September 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is an eCabinet system?3 Features of eCabinet:4 Benefits of eCabinet:5 How many states have adopted the eCabinet system? What is the News? Tripura Chief Minister… Continue reading Tripura becomes fourth state to introduce e-cabinet system
Over 860 serious charges pending against 194 MPs before polls
Source: The post is based on the article “Over 860 serious charges pending against 194 MPs before polls” published in “The Hindu” on 27th September 2023. What is the News? The Women’s Reservation Bill has been passed in both Houses of Parliament. During the parliamentary debates before the passage of the Bill, several MPs voiced… Continue reading Over 860 serious charges pending against 194 MPs before polls
