News: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced that N K Premachandran has been nominated as an empanelled member to preside over the proceedings of the House. About Nomination of Panel of Chairperson Enabling provision: The Panel of Chairperson is nominated under Section 9 in Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha. Rule… Continue reading Nomination of Panel of Chairperson
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.
Appointment of State DGPs
News: The Union Government has notified a Single Window System for appointing State Director-General of Police/Head of Police Force. About Appointment of State DGPs Director-General of Police (DGP): In India, the DGP is the highest-ranking police officer in a state or union territory, and is also known as the State Police Chief. Procedure followed in… Continue reading Appointment of State DGPs
National Sports Governance Bill, 2025
News– The Central Government tabled the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha to reform and modernize the governance structure of sports administration in India. Key Features of the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025 1. Establishment of Statutory Sports Bodies National Olympic Committee (NOC): Designated as the sole governing body for Olympic sports… Continue reading National Sports Governance Bill, 2025
Mid-Term Resignation of Vice-President of India
News: The Vice-President has resigned under Article 67(a), creating a rare mid-term vacancy in the country’s second-highest constitutional office.” Article 67(a) Article 67(a) of the Constitution of India deals with the resignation of the Vice-President. It states: “A Vice-President may, by writing under his hand addressed to the President, resign his office.” This provision allows… Continue reading Mid-Term Resignation of Vice-President of India
Inter-State River Water Disputes Resolution in India
News: The Union government will form a high-level expert committee to address inter-state water issues between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on Krishna and Godavari rivers. About Inter-State River Water Disputes Resolution in India Constitutional and legal framework Article 262 of the Constitution: It empowers Parliament to legislate for the adjudication of disputes relating to waters… Continue reading Inter-State River Water Disputes Resolution in India
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP)
News: The Ministry of Women and Child Development is reiterating its call for nominations to the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) 2025, awards. About Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) This award is a unique recognition to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of children. Organised by: Ministry of Women and Child Development This award is… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP)
Nominated Members of Rajya Sabha
News: The government has nominated four people of eminence to the Rajya Sabha, including former foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, C Sadanandan Master, and historian Meenakshi Jain. About Nominated Members of Rajya Sabha Constitution provisions regarding Nominated Members of Rajya Sabha Article 80: “Composition of the Council of States” –… Continue reading Nominated Members of Rajya Sabha
‘Ordinarily Resident’ in Electoral Rolls in India
News: The Election Commission of India (EC) has initiated a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Bihar, kindling the debate around the term ‘ordinarily resident’. ‘Ordinarily Resident’ in Electoral Rolls in India Section 19 of the Representation of the People Act (RP Act), 1950 mandates that a person must be ‘ordinarily resident’… Continue reading ‘Ordinarily Resident’ in Electoral Rolls in India
Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)
News: The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released a preliminary report of the deadly Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad. About Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) It is India’s official agency responsible for investigating civil aviation accidents and serious incidents. It operates under the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) and functions independently from regulatory… Continue reading Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)
Phone Tapping in India
News: The Delhi High Court rejected the plea of an accused who challenged a trial court’s order accepting evidence gathered by the CBI through phone-tapping. Phone Tapping in India Phone tapping: Also known as cell phone monitoring or tracing, it is the practice of employing various applications to follow a user’s phone calls and other… Continue reading Phone Tapping in India
