News:Recently,the Punjab’s martial arts form,Gatka was performed by the Sikh community on the occasion of Republic Day. Facts: About Gatka Martial Art: Gatka is a traditional martial art form associated with the Sikh gurus.It imbibes sword and sticks fighting skills and self-control. It is believed to have originated when the 6th Sikh Guru Hargobind adopted… Continue reading Gatka Martial Art
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.
“Data on Police Organizations”
News: Union Home Minister has realized “Data on Police Organizations as on 1.1.2019” published by the Bureau of Police Research and Development. Facts: Key takeaways: Total Actual Police Force (Civil + DAR+ Spl. Armed): 20, 67,270 Vacancy: 5,28,165 The percentage increase of Women Police over the Addiprevious year: 9.52% Actual Population per Police person (PPP):… Continue reading “Data on Police Organizations”
NCRB launches two Police related Citizen centric services
News:National Crime Record Bureau(NCRB) has launched two Police related Citizen centric services namely Missing Person Search and Generate Vehicle NOC on Crime and Criminal Tracking Network System(CCTNS) platform. Read Also :-“Data on Police Organizations” Facts: About the Citizen Centric Services: Missing Person Search:It allows Citizens to search for their missing kin against the national database… Continue reading NCRB launches two Police related Citizen centric services
Bharat Parv 2020
News:Bharat Parv,2020 will be celebrated from 26th to 31st January,2020. Facts: About Bharat Parv: Bharat Parv aims to generate a patriotic fervour, promote the rich cultural diversity of the country and to popularize the idea of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. It is organized by the Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with other central Ministries. Central… Continue reading Bharat Parv 2020
Government announces Padma Awards winners
News:Government has announced 141 Padma Awards on the occasion of 71st Republic Day. Facts: About Padma awards: The Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian honours after the Bharat Ratna announced annually on the eve of Republic Day. The award is given for distinguished and exceptional achievements in all fields of activities/disciplines. Categories of… Continue reading Government announces Padma Awards winners
Dhanush,India’s first indigenous long-range artillery gun
News:The Dhanush gun system was showcased for the first time at the 71st Republic Day parade. Facts: About Dhanush: Dhanush is the first indigenous long-range artillery gun developed by Ordnance Factory Board(OFB) and manufactured by the Gun Carriage Factory. The gun is a 155 mm-45 caliber gun with a maximum range of 36.5 km and… Continue reading Dhanush,India’s first indigenous long-range artillery gun
PM Modi, Nepali PM KP Sharma Oli to inaugurate ICP Biratnagar
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Nepali counterpart KP Sharma Oli jointly inaugurated the second Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Jogbani-Biratnagar. It has been built to facilitate trade and people’s movement. Facts: About Integrated Check Post: It is a centre for the facilitation of bilateral trade and movement of passengers across the borders and… Continue reading PM Modi, Nepali PM KP Sharma Oli to inaugurate ICP Biratnagar
Indian army showcased firepower demonstrations at Exercise Topchi
News:Recently,the Indian army showcased its artillery firepower capability at Exercise Topchi at Deolali Camp near Nashik. Facts: About Exercise Topchi: Exercise Topchi which means a gunner in English is an annual exercise by the School of Artillery,Deolali. The exercise aims to showcase the Indian Army’s artillery firepower, aviation and surveillance capabilities. The army assets such… Continue reading Indian army showcased firepower demonstrations at Exercise Topchi
India successfully test-fires K-4 nuclear capable missile
News:India has successfully test-fired the 3,500-km range K-4 submarine launched ballistic missile. Facts: About K-4 missile: K-4 is a nuclear-capable Intermediate-range submarine-launched ballistic missile. The missile has been developed by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO). The missile has a maximum range of about 3500 km.It is powered by solid rocket propellants. The missile is… Continue reading India successfully test-fires K-4 nuclear capable missile
Department of Military Affairs(DMA)
News:The Ministry of Defence(MoD) has approved the rules of business for the newly created Department of Military Affairs(DMA). Facts: About Department of Military Affairs(DMA): The Department of Military Affairs(DMA) is headed by the Chief of Defence Staff(CDS). It is the fifth department in the Ministry of Defence(MoD).The others being the Department of Defence, the Department… Continue reading Department of Military Affairs(DMA)
