News: More than 1,500 academics are protesting the draft ISI Bill, 2025, which seeks to repeal the Indian Statistical Institute Act, 1959. About Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) The Indian Statistical Institute is a national institution for statistics and related fields. Founded by: It was founded by Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis in 1931. Established as: It… Continue reading Indian Statistical Institute (ISI)
Category: Factly: Bills and Acts
This category contains all Current Affairs Factly Articles for Prelims, related to the bills and Acts in news. You can find all relevant bills and acts on this page. This page is specifically useful for UPSC Prelims exam.
Article 240
News– The Centre is considering a proposal under the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2025 to bring Chandigarh under Article 240 of the Constitution. Currently, Chandigarh is a Union Territory without a legislature, administered by the Governor of Punjab, who holds additional charge. The city also functions as the shared capital of Punjab and Haryana, and… Continue reading Article 240
Bharat NCAP 2.0
News: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a revised draft of Bharat NCAP 2.0 expanding assessment scope and updating safety standards. About Bharat NCAP 2.0 The Bharat New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) 2.0 is a revised vehicle safety rating programme that evaluates the crashworthiness and safety technologies of cars sold in India.… Continue reading Bharat NCAP 2.0
Anti-Defection Law
News: Recently, the Calcutta High Court disqualified senior political leader from the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. About Anti-Defection Law It was introduced through the 52nd Constitutional Amendment (1985) by adding the Tenth Schedule to the Constitution. Purpose: To curb political defections motivated by the lure of office, money, or other similar incentives—popularly highlighted by the… Continue reading Anti-Defection Law
Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Rules, 2025
News: Recently, the Government of India has notified the “Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Rules, 2025,” About Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Rules, 2025 The Rules aims to promote sustainable harnessing of deep-sea fisheries resources, empower small fishers’ cooperatives, and ensure ecological conservation. Nodal Ministry:… Continue reading Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Rules, 2025
National Security Act (NSA), 1980
News: Sonam Wangchuk’s preventive detention under the National Security Act (NSA) has renewed attention on this stringent law that is used against perceived threats to public order and national security. About National Security Act (NSA), 1980 It is an act that empowers the government to detain a person if the authorities are satisfied that he/she… Continue reading National Security Act (NSA), 1980
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
Forest Rights Act, 2006
News: Tribal representative body complains that the Andaman and Nicobar administration gave a ‘false’ report stating that tribal people’s rights under FRA were identified and settled. About Forest Rights Act, 2006 The Forest Rights Act, 2006 is also known as the Schedule Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers Act, 2006. It is a key legislation… Continue reading Forest Rights Act, 2006
Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025
News: The Union government has taken a decisive step to regulate India’s fast-growing online gaming sector with the introduction of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025. About Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025 The Bill seeks to promote e-sports and socially beneficial games while imposing a complete ban on money-based… Continue reading Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025
Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025
News: The Government introduced the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha aiming to amend 355 provisions across 16 Central Acts to ease their applicability. About Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 The Bill builds on the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023, which was the first consolidated legislation… Continue reading Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025
