Source– This post on Capsaicin has been created based on the article “Why chilis burn. And why humans still love them” published in “Indian Express” on 21 June 2024. Why in the news? The Union government notified the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. It has come into effect from 21 June 2024.… Continue reading Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill 2024
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.
Verification of EVM Burnt Memory
Source– This post on Verification of EVM Burnt Memory has been created based on the article “11 candidates apply to verify EVM burnt memory: what is this process?” published in “Indian Express” on 21 June 2024. Why in the news? For the first time, 11 candidates from the 2024 Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections have… Continue reading Verification of EVM Burnt Memory
Pro-tem Speaker
Source– This post on Pro-tem Speaker has been created based on the article Who is the pro-tem Speaker of Lok Sabha and how is an MP chosen for the role? published in “The Indian Express” on 19 June 2024. Why in the news? The 18th Lok Sabha will hold its first session from June 24… Continue reading Pro-tem Speaker
Council of Ministers (COM)
Source -This post on council of Minister has been based on “On the size of Council of Ministers” publsihed on 16 June 2024. Why in news? Recently, The Union Council of Ministers (COM) led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was sworn in at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on June 9, 2024. About Council… Continue reading Council of Ministers (COM)
National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage (NIIMH)
Source– This post on National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage (NIIMH) is based on the article “NIIMH is the first WHO Collaborating Centre for “Fundamental and Literary Research in Traditional Medicine” published in “PIB” on 14th June 2024. Why in the News? Recently, The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated the National Institute of Indian Medical… Continue reading National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage (NIIMH)
National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM)
Source– This post on National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) is based on the article “National Commission for Indian System of Medicine celebrates its 4th Foundation Day” published in “PIB” on 14th June 2024. Why in the News? Recently, The National Commission for Indian Medical Systems organized a two-day National Conference, ‘PRANA’ Protecting Rights… Continue reading National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM)
National Highway Infra Trust (NHIT)
Source– This post on National Highway Infra Trust (NHIT) is based on the article “NHAI Unveils New Corporate Identity of National Highways Infra Trust” published in “PIB” on 14th June 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the new corporate identity with the launch of a logo was unveiled at NHAI Headquarters in New Delhi. About National Highway Infra… Continue reading National Highway Infra Trust (NHIT)
Competition Commission of India (CCI)
Source– This post on Competition Commission of India (CCI) is based on the article ‘CCI approves acquisition of Global Infrastructure Management, LLC by BlackRock Funding, Inc.’ published in “PIB” on 11th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved acquisition of Global Infrastructure Management, LLC by BlackRock Funding, Inc.… Continue reading Competition Commission of India (CCI)
Cabinet Committees and Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS)
Source-This post on Cabinet Committees and Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS)has been created based on the article “What are Cabinet committees, and why is the CCS the most important of them all?” published in “Indian Express” on 11 June 2024. Why in News? In the event of formation of government, appointments to important portfolios like Home,… Continue reading Cabinet Committees and Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS)
Powers of Lok Sabha Speaker
Source-This post on Powers of Lok Sabha Speaker has been created based on the article “What are the powers of the Speaker, why is the post crucial for BJP, its allies” published in “Indian Express” on 11 June 2024. Why in News? As the 18th Lok Sabha prepares to convene, the TDP and JD(U) are reportedly vying for… Continue reading Powers of Lok Sabha Speaker
