Source– This post “Central Consumer Protection Authority ” is based on the article “Consumer body issues notices to IAS coaching centres for ‘misleading’ ads” published in “The Indian Express” on 24th October 2023. Why in the News? The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has sent notices to 20 IAS coaching institutes across the country for… Continue reading Central Consumer Protection Authority
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.
Important Judgments by Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities
Source– This post “Important Judgments by Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities” is based on the article “Important Judgments by Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities to promote accessibility and rights of differently abled individuals” published in “PIB” on 9th November 2023. Why in the News? The Court of Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities… Continue reading Important Judgments by Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities
Illegal Betting: Government bans 22 Illegal betting apps
Source: The post is based on the article “Illegal Betting: Government bans 22 Illegal betting apps” published in “The Hindu” on 9th November 2023 Why in the News? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued blocking orders against 22 illegal betting apps and websites, including the Mahadev online betting platform. What is… Continue reading Illegal Betting: Government bans 22 Illegal betting apps
CCI issues draft of ‘leniency plus’ norms to curb cartelisation
Source: The post is based on the article “CCI issues draft of ‘leniency plus’ norms to curb cartelisation” published in “Hindu Businessline” on 20th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Leniency Programme?3 What is Leniency plus Programme?4 What is Cartel? What is the News? The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has… Continue reading CCI issues draft of ‘leniency plus’ norms to curb cartelisation
SC asks States to appoint officers under POSH Act
Source: The post is based on the article “SC asks States to appoint officers under POSH Act” published in “The Hindu” on 20th October 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has directed the Centre and all the states and Union territories (UTs) to immediately appoint district officers under the Sexual Harassment of Women… Continue reading SC asks States to appoint officers under POSH Act
SC’s marriage equality judgment unpacked: Two views on four key issues
Source: The post is based on the article “SC’s marriage equality judgment unpacked: Two views on four key issues” published in “Indian Express” on 18th October 2023 What is the News? A five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court has refused to grant legal status to same-sex marriages by 3-2 majority. What are the views… Continue reading SC’s marriage equality judgment unpacked: Two views on four key issues
Court declines abortion plea, says it can’t ‘stop heartbeat’ of viable foetus
Source: The post is based on the article “Court declines abortion plea, says it can’t ‘stop heartbeat’ of viable foetus” published in “The Hindu” on 17th October 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has declined a married woman’s plea to medically terminate her 26-week pregnancy. The court gave this judgment based on the… Continue reading Court declines abortion plea, says it can’t ‘stop heartbeat’ of viable foetus
MGNREGS runs out of funds; Ministry seeks more budget
Source: The post is based on the article “MGNREGS runs out of funds; Ministry seeks more budget” published in “The Hindu” on 7th October 2023 What is the News? The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) is facing a deficit of around Rs 6,000 crore. To address this deficit, the Ministry of Rural… Continue reading MGNREGS runs out of funds; Ministry seeks more budget
Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 decriminalized
Source: The post is based on the article “Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 decriminalized” published in “PIB” on 6th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act,1995?3 What are the changes made to the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act,1995?4 What are the benefits of decriminalization of provisions… Continue reading Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 decriminalized
Rules amended, NGOs under FCRA will have to declare movable, immovable
Source: The post is based on the article “Rules amended, NGOs under FCRA will have to declare movable, immovable” published in TOI on 26th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the FCRA?3 What are the new rules introduced now?4 What were the changes made to the FCRA in the past? What is… Continue reading Rules amended, NGOs under FCRA will have to declare movable, immovable
