News: The Election Commission of India has directed authorities to ensure strict enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during the ongoing general elections and by elections in States/Union Territories. About Model Code of Conduct (MCC) About: It is a set of guidelines published by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for political parties and… Continue reading Model Code of Conduct
Category: Factly: Polity and Nation
This category contains all Current Affairs Factly Articles for Prelims, related to the Polity and Nation. You can find all relevant Polity and Nation updates on this page. This page is specifically useful for UPSC Prelims exam.
Supplementary Demands for Grants and Economic Stabilisation Fund
News: Lok Sabha approved the Second Batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants for 2025–26, including allocation for an Economic Stabilisation Fund to address global economic shocks. About Economic Stabilisation Fund (ESF) The Economic Stabilisation Fund (ESF) is a proposed fiscal mechanism to provide financial space for responding to global economic disruptions. Proposed by: Finance Ministry.… Continue reading Supplementary Demands for Grants and Economic Stabilisation Fund
PM-RAHAT Scheme
News: The Union Government launched the PM-RAHAT scheme to provide cashless hospital treatment up to Rs.1.5 lakh for road accident victims. About the PM RAHAT Scheme PM-RAHAT is a national cashless emergency treatment scheme that provides hospitalisation coverage up to Rs. 1.5 lakh for road accident victims. Launched by: The scheme was launched by the… Continue reading PM-RAHAT Scheme
National Shipping Board
News: The government held an interaction with the National Shipping Board to discuss challenges in the shipping sector and ways to strengthen maritime capacity. About National Shipping Board It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India. Established in: It was established in 1959 under Section 4 of the… Continue reading National Shipping Board
ICANN85 Community Forum
News: The ICANN85 Community Forum is being organized from 7th to 12th March 2026 at Jio Convention Center in Mumbai. About ICANN85 Community Forum It is a platform that brings governments, technical experts, and industry stakeholders together to discuss how collectively they can keep the internet open, secure, and accessible for everyone. Organised at: Jio Convention… Continue reading ICANN85 Community Forum
Sexual Harassment Incident Notification for Empowerment (SHINE) App
News: Indian Railways recently launched ‘SHINE’ app for women employees to lodge complaints about sexual harassment at the workplace. About SHINE App SHINE stands for Sexual Harassment Incident Notification for Empowerment. SHINE app is a customized application developed to enable women employees to report incidents of sexual harassment at the workplace in a secure and… Continue reading Sexual Harassment Incident Notification for Empowerment (SHINE) App
Controller General of Accounts (CGA)
News: The CGA launched the Government Bank Dashboard and Government Bank Manual to strengthen governance and efficiency in government banking transactions. About Controller General of Accounts (CGA) The Controller General of Accounts is the Principal Advisor on accounting matters to the Union Government. Legal Status: It is not a constitutional body. The Allocation of Business… Continue reading Controller General of Accounts (CGA)
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
Principle of Just Deserts
News: The Supreme Court of India stressed the principle of just deserts and held that compensation and reducing the sentence of convicts cannot replace punishment. About Principle of Just Deserts The Principle of Just Deserts is rooted in the retributive theory of punishment, which emphasises that people, as responsible agents, deserve to be punished when… Continue reading Principle of Just Deserts
Rajya Sabha Elections
News- The Election Commission announced biennial elections for 37 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states, with polling scheduled on 16 March. About Rajya Sabha Elections : Rajya Sabha elections are indirect elections through which representatives of States and Union Territories are chosen for the Upper House. Constitutional Provision: Article 80 (1): The Rajya Sabha shall… Continue reading Rajya Sabha Elections
