News: The Union Government notified the National Sports Governance Board Rules, 2026 and National Sports Tribunal Rules, 2026 under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025. About National Sports Governance Board Rules and National Sports Tribunal Rules, 2026 These Rules provide the framework for sports governance, recognition, dispute resolution, and administrative functioning in the country. Notified… Continue reading National Sports Governance Board Rules and National Sports Tribunal Rules, 2026
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.
Pregabalin and Schedule H1
News: The Union Health Ministry included Pregabalin under Schedule H1 of the Drugs Rules, 1945 after reports of misuse and illegal sale. About Pregabalin Pregabalin is a drug used for the treatment of chronic pain, neuropathies, fibromyalgia, and certain neurological conditions. Misuse of Pregabalin: Misuse Among Youth: Reports from certain States showed misuse and abuse… Continue reading Pregabalin and Schedule H1
Distribution of Lok Sabha Seats Across States
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah announced a proposal to increase Lok Sabha seats with about 50% rise for each State. About Distribution of Lok Sabha Seats Across States Distribution of Lok Sabha seats is done through delimitation by a Commission, as provided under Articles 81 and 82. Present Distribution of Seats in… Continue reading Distribution of Lok Sabha Seats Across States
Tar-balls Management Rules, 2026
News: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change issued draft Tar-balls Management Rules, 2026 to address marine pollution from toxic oil residues. About Tar-balls Management Rules, 2026 These are dedicated rules for managing tar balls pollution across coastal areas. Released by: The rules were issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change… Continue reading Tar-balls Management Rules, 2026
Section 126 (1) (b) of Representation of the People Act, 1951
News: The Election Commission announced the silence period under Section 126 (1) (b) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. About Section 126 (1) (b) of Representation of the People Act, 1951 It prohibits displaying any election matter by means, inter alia, of television or similar apparatus, in any polling area during the period… Continue reading Section 126 (1) (b) of Representation of the People Act, 1951
Kerala as Keralam
News: The Union Cabinet approved the proposal to rename Kerala as Keralam and initiated the constitutional process through the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026. About Kerala as “Keralam” Kerala as Keralam refers to the proposal to officially change the constitutional name of the State from Kerala to its Malayalam name, Keralam. Historical context Ancient… Continue reading Kerala as Keralam
SHANTI Bill, 2025
News: The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025, was introduced in the Lok Sabha. The Bill seeks to reform India’s nuclear energy framework to support the government’s goal of achieving 100 gigawatt nuclear power capacity by 2047. SHANTI Bill, 2025 Full name: Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear… Continue reading SHANTI Bill, 2025
Right to Disconnect
News- The Right to Disconnect Bill 2025 was recently introduced in Lok Sabha by MP Supriya Sule to promote work–life balance. About Right to Disconnect It is the right of workers not to engage in work-related activities or communications through digital tools (including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers) or other communication tools outside working… Continue reading Right to Disconnect
Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025
News: Lok Sabha recently passed Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025 which would levy a special cess on pan masala and use the fund for improving public health and strengthening national security. About Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025 The Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025 has been introduced to… Continue reading Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025
Indian Statistical Institute (ISI)
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)
