Source: The post is based on the article “For sickle cell patients, an elusive disability certificate” published in The Hindu on 14th September 2023 What is the News? The Union government has been publicizing its campaign to ‘eradicate’ sickle-cell disease by 2047. But there are some issues the government is facing in the issuance of… Continue reading For sickle cell patients, an elusive disability certificate
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.
Transfer of personal data under UN treaty will be under domestic laws: India
Source: The post is based on the article “Transfer of personal data under UN treaty will be under domestic laws: India” published in The Hindu on 14th September 2023 What is the News? United Nations member states are negotiating the UN Cybercrime Convention to counter cybercrimes. This convention has been under negotiation for three years… Continue reading Transfer of personal data under UN treaty will be under domestic laws: India
Petition for counting all VVPAT slips during elections: What the Election Commission, activists argue
Source: The post is based on the article “Petition for counting all VVPAT slips during elections: What the Election Commission, activists argue” published in Indian Express on 13th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail(VVPAT)?3 When was VVPAT first introduced?4 What percentage of VVPAT slips are counted as… Continue reading Petition for counting all VVPAT slips during elections: What the Election Commission, activists argue
CBI does not require permission to probe pre-2014 cases too: SC
Source: The post is based on the article “CBI does not require permission to probe pre-2014 cases too: SC” published in The Hindu on 12th September 2023 What is the News? A Constitution Bench held that a Supreme Court judgment of 2014 which declared Section 6A of the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act invalid… Continue reading CBI does not require permission to probe pre-2014 cases too: SC
Kota Police, coaching centres join hands to help students address mental health issues
Source: The post is based on the article “Kota Police, coaching centres join hands to help students address mental health issues” published in The Hindu on 13th September 2023 What is the News? Allen Career Institute and the Kota Police department have joined hands to organize a programme called ‘Creating Hope Through Action’. The programme… Continue reading Kota Police, coaching centres join hands to help students address mental health issues
Apple country gets ground ready for cannabis cultivation
Source: The post is based on the article “Apple country gets ground ready for cannabis cultivation” published in The Hindu on 11th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Hemp?3 What does the NDPS act say on Cannabis Cultivation?4 What is the Himachal Pradesh Government planning on Cannabis? What is the News? Himachal… Continue reading Apple country gets ground ready for cannabis cultivation
On the crime of ‘false promise to marry’
Source: The post is based on the article “On the crime of ‘false promise to marry’” published in The Hindu on 11th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS),2023?3 What does the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS),2023 say on a false promise to marry?4 How does IPC deal with cases… Continue reading On the crime of ‘false promise to marry’
Trai’s latest recommendations likely to help FM radio find lost signal
Source: The post is based on the article “Trai’s latest recommendations likely to help FM radio find lost signal” published in Business Standard on 9th September 2023 What is the News? The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India(TRAI) has released its recommendations on issues related to FM radio broadcasting including private FM Radio operators. What are… Continue reading Trai’s latest recommendations likely to help FM radio find lost signal
Centre seeks public comments on Draft Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre seeks public comments on Draft Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns” published in PIB on 8th September 2023 What is the News? The Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India has sought public comments on Draft Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns. … Continue reading Centre seeks public comments on Draft Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns
TRAI releases recommendations on “Issues related to FM Radio Broadcasting”
Source: The post is based on the article “TRAI releases recommendations on “Issues related to FM Radio Broadcasting” published in PIB on 6th September 2023 What is the News? The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India(TRAI) has released its recommendations on issues related to FM radio broadcasting including private FM Radio operators. What are the recommendations… Continue reading TRAI releases recommendations on “Issues related to FM Radio Broadcasting”
