Source: The post is based on the article “530 districts reported as free of manual scavenging: Centre” published in The Hindu on 27th July 2023. What is the News? The Ministry of Social Justice has provided data on the Manual Scavenging. What is the Status of Manual Scavenging in India? Free from Manual Scavenging: Total… Continue reading 530 districts reported as free of manual scavenging: Centre
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.
Lapse of the bill
About Lapse of the bill A bill, whether pending in the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha, is subject to lapse or does not lapse under various circumstances as follows: Conditions Lapse status A bill pending in the Lok Sabha Lapses A bill approved by the Lok Sabha but awaiting consideration in the Rajya Sabha… Continue reading Lapse of the bill
On ED’s power to arrest and seek custody
Source: The post is based on the article “On ED’s power to arrest and seek custody” published in The Hindu on 21st July 2023. What is the News? The Madras High Court has upheld the legality of Minister V. Senthilbalaji’s arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and his subsequent remand in judicial custody in a… Continue reading On ED’s power to arrest and seek custody
Manipur violence: What is a Zero FIR and why it is registered
Source: The post is based on the article “Manipur violence: What is a Zero FIR and why it is registered” published in Indian Express on 24th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Zero FIRs?3 When was the provision of Zero FIR established?4 Why was Zero FIR introduced?5 What is FIR( First Information… Continue reading Manipur violence: What is a Zero FIR and why it is registered
Rajya Sabha Chairman nominates four women parliamentarians to panel of vice-chairpersons
Source: The post is based on the article “Rajya Sabha Chairman nominates four women parliamentarians to panel of vice-chairpersons” published in The Hindu on 21st July 2023. What is the News? Rajya Sabha Chairman has reconstituted the panel of vice chairpersons. For the first time in the history of the Rajya Sabha, the Chairman has… Continue reading Rajya Sabha Chairman nominates four women parliamentarians to panel of vice-chairpersons
Rule 176 vs Rule 267: What Govt agrees to, what Opp demands
Source: The post is based on the article “Rule 176 vs Rule 267: What Govt agrees to, what Opp demands” published in Indian Express on 22nd July 2023 What is the News? The Parliament transacted no business amid opposition parties’ demand for a discussion on the ongoing violence in Manipur. The government agreed for a… Continue reading Rule 176 vs Rule 267: What Govt agrees to, what Opp demands
ECI to issue digital time vouchers to National and State political parties for campaigning on Doordarshan & All India Radio during election
Source: The post is based on the article “ECI to issue digital time vouchers to National & State political parties for campaigning on Doordarshan & All India Radio during elections” published in The Hindu on 20th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Background:3 What is a Digital Time Voucher introduced by EC now?4 What… Continue reading ECI to issue digital time vouchers to National and State political parties for campaigning on Doordarshan & All India Radio during election
New guidelines for designation of senior advocates in the SC: What they say
Source: The post is based on the article “New guidelines for designation of senior advocates in the SC: What they say” published in Indian Express on 17th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Senior advocate?3 What is Indira Jaising Vs Supreme Court case?4 What are the new guidelines issued by the… Continue reading New guidelines for designation of senior advocates in the SC: What they say
SC Collegium’s quiet transparency is driving change
Source: The post is based on the article “SC Collegium’s quiet transparency is driving change” published in The Hindu on 17th July 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court Collegium under the present Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud has quietly and transparently streamlined the appointment process of judges to the constitutional courts. What… Continue reading SC Collegium’s quiet transparency is driving change
Tele Law : Reaching the Unreached
Source: The post is based on the article “Tele Law : Reaching the Unreached” published in PIB on 13th July 2023 What is the News? The Tele Law program has revolutionized access to pre-litigation advice and empowered over 46 lakh beneficiaries nationwide with free legal advice. What is the Tele Law Initiative? The Tele Law… Continue reading Tele Law : Reaching the Unreached
