Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court upholds repeal of J&K’s special status” published in “The Hindu” on 12th December 2023 Why in the News? The Supreme Court in a unanimous ruling upheld the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution, which had conferred special status on the erstwhile State of Jammu… Continue reading Supreme Court upholds repeal of J&K’s Special Status
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.
President’s actions during State Emergency open to scrutiny: SC
Source – This post is based on the article “Declaration of State emergency under Article 356 and subsequent actions of President should have reasonable nexus: SC” published in “The Hindu” on 11th December 2023. Why in the News? The Supreme Court in the recent decision on Article 370 ruled that the State Emergency declaration under… Continue reading President’s actions during State Emergency open to scrutiny: SC
Advocates Amendment Bill aims to weed out ‘touts’
Source: The post is based on the article “Advocates Amendment Bill aims to weed out ‘touts’” published in “Indian Express” on 9th December 2023 Why in the News? Lok Sabha has passed the Advocates Amendment Bill 2023 during the Winter Session. What is the Advocates Amendment Bill 2023? Aim: To amend the Advocates Act of… Continue reading Advocates Amendment Bill aims to weed out ‘touts’
Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Bill and J&K Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill
Source: The post is based on the article “114 seats, migrant quota cleared for J&K Assembly” published in “The Hindu” on 7th December 2023 Why in the News? Lok Sabha has passed Jammu & Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023. What is Jammu & Kashmir Reservation (Amendment)… Continue reading Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Bill and J&K Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill
Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Fast Track Special Courts
Source– This post is based on the article “Cabinet approves continuation of Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Fast Track Special Courts for further three years” published in “PIB” on 29th November 2023. Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for fast-track special courts (FTSCs) for three… Continue reading Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Fast Track Special Courts
Bharatiya Sakshya (BS) Bill bars courts from inquiring into privileged communication between Ministers and President of India
Source: The post is based on the article “Bharatiya Sakshya (BS) Bill bars courts from inquiring into privileged communication between Ministers and President of India” published in “The Hindu” on 29th November 2023 Why in the News? The Union Home Minister has recently introduced Bharatiya Sakshya (BS) Bill in the Lok Sabha along with Bharatiya… Continue reading Bharatiya Sakshya (BS) Bill bars courts from inquiring into privileged communication between Ministers and President of India
Social Audit under MGNREGS
Source– This post is based on the article “MGNREGS audit crosses 50% local bodies in just six States” published in “The Hindu” on 23 November 2023. Why in the News? Based on data from the Management Information System (MIS) on Social Audit of Union Ministry of Rural Development, it was found that only 6 states… Continue reading Social Audit under MGNREGS
Governor holds no veto power over Bills says Supreme Court
Source- This post is based on the article “Governor holds no veto power over Bills, says Supreme Court” published in “The Hindu” on 23 November 2023. Why in the News? The Supreme Court has held that a Governor, in case he withholds assent to a Bill, should return the bill to the legislature for reconsideration.… Continue reading Governor holds no veto power over Bills says Supreme Court
Draft Mineral Auction Rules,2023: Single bidder allowed in second attempt
Source: The post is based on the article “Draft Mineral Auction Rules,2023: Single bidder allowed in second attempt” published in “Business Standard” on 22nd November 2023 Why in the News? Government of India has released the Draft Mineral (Auction) Second Amendment Rules, 2023. What are the key provisions of Draft Mineral(Auction) Second Amendment Rules, 2023?… Continue reading Draft Mineral Auction Rules,2023: Single bidder allowed in second attempt
Governor’s right to withhold assent
Source– This post is based on the article “Governor’s right to withhold assent: The constitutional question before Supreme Court” published in “The Indian Express” on 21 November 2023. Why in the News? Recently Tamil Nadu’s Governor R N Ravi’s decision to withhold assent to 10 pending Bills has raised fresh legal questions on the powers… Continue reading Governor’s right to withhold assent
