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
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.
Committee on Empowerment of Women
News: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla constituted the Committee on Empowerment of Women and appointed Dr Daggubati Purandeswari as Chairperson. About Committee on Empowerment of Women The Committee on Empowerment of Women is a Joint Parliamentary Committee formed to promote women’s empowerment across party lines. Establishment: It was constituted for the first time in 1997… Continue reading Committee on Empowerment of Women
‘One Case One Data’ and ‘Su Sahay’ chatbot
News: Supreme Court launched ‘One Case One Data’ Initiative and ‘Su Sahay’ chatbot to strengthen judicial data integration and improving public access to court services. About ‘One Case One Data’ Initiative Introduction The ‘One Case One Data’ is a major digital initiative to integrate the judicial administration at every level. Aim: It aimed at strengthening judicial… Continue reading ‘One Case One Data’ and ‘Su Sahay’ chatbot
National Panchayat Awards 2025
News: Recently, the government has announced the winners of the National Panchayat Awards 2025. About National Panchayat Awards 2025 The winners of the National Panchayat Awards 2025 have been announced, with 42 Panchayats from across the country being selected for the honours. Conferred by: It has been conferred by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. Frequency:… Continue reading National Panchayat Awards 2025
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)
News: The Government has appointed Lieutenant General N S Raja Subramani as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) after General Anil Chauhan completes his tenure on 30 May. About Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) The CDS is the highest-ranking four-star military officer and permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee. Genesis: The idea… Continue reading Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)
What happens if a Chief Minister refuses to relinquish office after electoral defeat?
News: After the Trinamool Congress lost the West Bengal elections to the BJP, Mamata Banerjee said that she would not resign as Chief Minister, alleging that the election result was due to a “conspiracy” and misuse of central forces by the BJP. What happens if a Chief Minister refuses to relinquish office after electoral defeat?… Continue reading What happens if a Chief Minister refuses to relinquish office after electoral defeat?
Increasing the Judge Strength of the Supreme Court of India
News: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, approved the proposal to introduce the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, in Parliament, increasing the Judge Strength of the Supreme Court of India. About Increasing the Judge Strength of the Supreme Court of India The government has recently approved the Supreme Court (Number… Continue reading Increasing the Judge Strength of the Supreme Court of India
Fugitive Economic Offenders
News: The Enforcement Directorate reported declaring 21 individuals as fugitive economic offenders and initiating proceedings against 54 persons under the law. About Fugitive Economic Offenders A fugitive economic offender is a person against whom a warrant for a scheduled offence of ₹100 crore or more is issued and who avoids returning to India. Legality: The… Continue reading Fugitive Economic Offenders
e-Court Mission
News: Chief Justice of India highlighted that the e-Courts Mission integrates digital technology to remove geographical barriers and improve access to justice. About e-Court Mission It is a Pan-India project to modernize the judiciary using Information and Communication Technology for efficient justice delivery. Origin: It was conceptualized on the basis of the National Policy and… Continue reading e-Court Mission
Brain Death Certification in India & EEG and Angiogram
News: The Supreme Court of India is seeking expert opinion from AIIMS on using EEG and angiogram in brain death certification. About Brain Death Certification in India Brain Stem Death: Definition: Brain death or brain stem death is an irreversible condition where all brain activities, including automatic functions such as breathing, completely cease, even though… Continue reading Brain Death Certification in India & EEG and Angiogram
