News: Recently, the National e-Governance Awards (NAeG) 2025 were presented during the 28th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG). About National e-Governance Awards (NAeG) 2025 The National e-Governance Awards (NAeG) 2025 were presented during the 28th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG). Administered by: Instituted by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) in collaboration with… Continue reading National e-Governance Awards (NAeG) 2025
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.
SLAPP Suits
News: The Supreme Court, in a May 2024 judgment, cautioned against courts granting ‘SLAPP’ suits, or Strategic Litigation against Public Participation. About SLAPP Suits SLAPP stands for Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation. SLAPP suits are legal actions—often for defamation, libel, or similar claims—that are initiated not to win damages, but mainly to burden, intimidate, or silence critics… Continue reading SLAPP Suits
National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025)
News: The Government of India has recently announced the National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025) to drive the clean energy transition and advance the nation’s Net Zero 2070 commitment. About the National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025) The Government of India has notified the National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025) to accelerate clean energy transition,… Continue reading National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025)
Kaveri / Cauvery River
News : Karnataka Chief Minister said there will be no disputes with Tamil Nadu over sharing Cauvery water this year. About Kaveri/Cauvery River It is also called the “Dakshin Bharat ki Ganga,” flows southeast through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Origin: The river originates at Talakaveri in the Brahmagiri range of the Western Ghats, Kodagu (Coorg) district,… Continue reading Kaveri / Cauvery River
Rajasthan’s Coaching Centre Bill, 2025
News: Recently, the Rajasthan Assembly has passed a new Bill to regulate the coaching centre industry in the state to create a healthier and more supportive environment for students. About Rajasthan’s Coaching Centre Bill, 2025 It was passed by the Rajasthan Assembly on September 3, 2025. It aims to protect students’ interests, provide career guidance, ensure… Continue reading Rajasthan’s Coaching Centre Bill, 2025
Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025
News– The Government of India has recently notified various Rules and Orders under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, which came into effect on 1 September 2025. About Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025 Key Provisions of the Act a) Possession of valid documents– All entrants into India are required to carry valid passports or travel… Continue reading Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025
Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) Order, 2025
News– The Central Government has issued the Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) Order, 2025, under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025. Key Highlights of the Order Exemption for armed forces personnel- Indian armed forces personnel on official duty, and their families traveling on government transport, are exempt from immigration requirements. India–Nepal and India–Bhutan Borders Indian citizens… Continue reading Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) Order, 2025
RTE and Minority Educational Institutions
News– The Supreme Court has recently referred the issue of the applicability of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE Act) to minority educational institutions for reconsideration by a larger Bench headed by the Chief Justice of India. This has revived a decade-long debate on the balance between the right… Continue reading RTE and Minority Educational Institutions
Registrar General of India (RGI) and Census 2027
News: The Registrar General of India (RGI) has requested a budget of ₹14,618.95 crore to conduct the Census 2027, which will be India’s first “Digital Census” and will also include the collection of caste data. About Registrar General of India (RGI) In 1949, the Government of India created a permanent organisation under the Ministry of… Continue reading Registrar General of India (RGI) and Census 2027
Cashless Bail
News– Recently, President Donald Trump signed an executive order against cashless bail in the U.S., cutting federal funding to jurisdictions that permit the practice. About Cashless Bail Definition: A system where an accused is released without depositing money as bail, but with conditions to ensure they appear in court. Traditional Cash Bail: Requires an accused… Continue reading Cashless Bail
