Source-This post on Unique ID for organ donation has been created based on the article “Unique ID must be generated for organ donation: Centre” published in “The Hindu” on 21 April 2024. Why in the news? The Union Health Ministry has recently issued the directive to eliminate commercial dealing in organs, especially those involving foreign… Continue reading Unique ID for organ donation
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.
Adjudicating authority under PMLA
Source-This post on Adjudicating authority under PMLA has been created based on the article “What is the ‘Adjudicating Authority’ that has confirmed ED’s attachment of Rahul-Sonia-promoted company’s assets?” published in “The Indian Express” on 13 April 2024. Why in the news? The Adjudicating Authority under the PMLA recently confirmed that it has attached assets worth… Continue reading Adjudicating authority under PMLA
New rules for childbirth registration
Source-This post on New rules for childbirth registration is based on the article “Centre to separately record parents’ religion during registration of childbirth” published in “The Hindu” on 5th April 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs has drafted model rules for childbirth registration. These rules must be adopted and notified by… Continue reading New rules for childbirth registration
ED can summon ‘any person’ for ‘any information’- SC in Sand mining case
Source-This post on ED can summon ‘any person’ for ‘any information’- SC in sand mining case is based on the article “Sand mining case: ED can summon ‘any person’ for ‘any information’, Supreme Court tells Tamil Nadu” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd April 2024. Why in the News? The Supreme Court, in a recent… Continue reading ED can summon ‘any person’ for ‘any information’- SC in Sand mining case
Section 153A of the IPC
Source-This post on Section 153A of the IPC is based on the article “‘No S.153A IPC Offence Without Presence Of Two Or More Communities’ : Supreme Court Quashes Case Against Journalist” published in “Live law” on 21st March 2024. Why in the News? The Supreme Court clarified that for an act to be considered an… Continue reading Section 153A of the IPC
Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024
Source-This post on Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024 is based on the article “New CBFC rules include age-related categories, more women representation, access for disabled” published in “Hindustan Times” on 16th March 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has introduced new Cinematograph (Certification) Rules for 2024. These rules will replace the… Continue reading Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024
Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rules 2024 notified
Source-This post on Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rules 2024 notified is based on the article “Citizenship Amendment Act rules notified, four years after the law was passed” published in “The Hindu” on 11th March 2024. Why in the News? The Home Ministry has recently notified the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rules, 2024. These rules enable… Continue reading Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rules 2024 notified
Cross-voting in Rajya Sabha elections
Source-This post on Cross-voting in Rajya Sabha elections is based on the article “On cross-voting in Rajya Sabha elections | Explained” published in “The Hindu” on 29th February 2024. Why in the News? The recent Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Karnataka saw MLAs from various parties engaging in cross-voting. This has… Continue reading Cross-voting in Rajya Sabha elections
General Diary (GD) Vs First Information Report (FIR)
Source-This post on General Diary (GD) Vs First Information Report (FIR) is based on the article “General Diary Entry Cannot Precede Registration of FIR, Except Where Preliminary Inquiry Is Needed: Supreme Court” published in “Live law” on 27th February 2024. Why in the News? The Supreme Court recently ruled that information revealing the occurrence of… Continue reading General Diary (GD) Vs First Information Report (FIR)
Government bans Kashmiri political outfit under UAPA
Source-This post on Government bans Kashmiri political outfit under UAPA is based on the article “Government bans two factions of Jammu & Kashmir outfit Muslim Conference, Jammu and Kashmir under UAPA” published in “The Hindu” on 28th February 2024. Why in the News? The Union Home Ministry has declared two factions of the Muslim Conference… Continue reading Government bans Kashmiri political outfit under UAPA
