News: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA has imposed penalties on PhysicsWallah Limited and McAfee Software India Private Limited for using dark pattern practices that misled consumers and influenced their choices on digital platforms. About Dark Patterns Dark patterns, also known as deceptive patterns, involve using design and choice architecture to deceive, coerce, or influence… Continue reading Dark Patterns
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.
All About Elections for State Legislative Councils
News: The Election Commission of India announced elections to 27 Rajya Sabha seats and State Legislative Council seats in three states. About State Legislative Council The State Legislative Council, also known as the Vidhan Parishad, is the upper house in the bicameral legislature of some states. 6 Bicameral States: Currently, six states have a Legislative… Continue reading All About Elections for State Legislative Councils
AI-enabled Voice Chatbot ‘Samadhan Didi’
News: Dr Jitendra Singh launched the CPGRAMS AI-enabled Voice Chatbot “Samadhan Didi” at Kartavya Bhawan, New Delhi. About AI-enabled Voice Chatbot ‘Samadhan Didi’ ‘Samadhan Didi’ is an AI-enabled voice chatbot that makes public grievance redressal simpler, more accessibley, and multilingual. Developed by: The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) developed it in collaboration with… Continue reading AI-enabled Voice Chatbot ‘Samadhan Didi’
Operation Chakravyuh
News: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) carried out Operation Chakravyuh in Kerala and seized substantial quantities of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. About Operation Chakravyuh Conducted by: Operation Chakravyuh refers to an anti-narcotics operations carried out by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). Seizures Made: 24 kilograms of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances have been seized… Continue reading Operation Chakravyuh
Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) for FY 2024-25 and Maritime Digital Reforms
News: Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has recently launched the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) for FY 2024-25 and Maritime Digital Reforms. About Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) for FY 2024-25 It is a national benchmarking mechanism designed to assess and improve the operational performance of Indian ports. Launched by: It has been… Continue reading Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) for FY 2024-25 and Maritime Digital Reforms
NeSDA 2025 Portal
News: The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) launched the National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment (NeSDA), 2025 Portal. About NeSDA 2025 Portal It will serve as a centralized platform to collect data online provided by the States, UTs and Central Ministries. Launched by: It has been launched by the Department of Administrative Reforms… Continue reading NeSDA 2025 Portal
High-Level Committee on Demographic Change
News: The Government of India constituted a High-Level Committee to study demographic changes caused by illegal immigration and other abnormal reasons. About High-Level Committee on Demographic Change The High-Level Committee on Demographic Change is a government committee formed to scientifically study demographic changes in India. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) Aim: The Committee… Continue reading High-Level Committee on Demographic Change
Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968
News: The Judges Inquiry Committee submitted its report on allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. About Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968 Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968 explains the procedure for the removal of judges from office through parliamentary process. Constitutional Backing: The Constitution provides that a judge can be removed only by an… Continue reading Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968
Zonal Councils
News: A high-level meeting of the Central Zonal Council took place at Jagdalpur in Chhattisgarh under Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah. About Zonal Councils Origin Prime Minister Nehru introduced the concept of zonal councils in 1956 during the debate on the States Reorganisation Commission report. Legality: They were established under States Reorganisation Act,… Continue reading Zonal Councils
Padma Awards 2026
News: President Droupadi Murmu will present Padma Awards for the year 2026 on the 25th of May month. About Padma Awards 2026 Aspects Details History 1) The Government of India instituted two civilian awards–Bharat Ratna & Padma Vibhushan in 1954. 2) Padma Vibhushan had three classes namely Pahela Varg, Dusra Varg and Tisra Varg. 3) These were subsequently… Continue reading Padma Awards 2026
