News:The Supreme Court ruled that the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) is mandatory for admission to medical colleges run by religious and linguistic minority communities. Facts: Background: Minority educational institutions had filed petitions arguing that imposition of NEET would violate their fundamental rights of religious freedom, to manage their religious affairs, to administer their institutions. Key… Continue reading NEET applies to minority colleges: SC
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.
SIPRI Military Expenditure Database Report
News:Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has released the Military Expenditure Database report. Facts: Top five largest Military Spenders: United States, China, India, Russia and Saudi Arabia. Additional Facts: Top five arms importers during 2015-19: Saudi Arabia, India, Egypt, Australia and China. Stockholm International Peace Research Institute(SIPRI):It is an independent international institute established in 1966… Continue reading SIPRI Military Expenditure Database Report
Cabinet okays Rs 15,000 crore for ‘India COVID-19 emergency response, health system preparedness package’
News: The Union Cabinet approved investments of Rs. 15,000 crore for ‘India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package’. Facts: Aim: Enhance emergency response to slow and limit COVID-19 in India Objectives: Development of diagnostics and COV1D-dedicated treatment facilities, Centralized procurement of essential medical equipment and drugs required for treatment of infected patients, Strengthen… Continue reading Cabinet okays Rs 15,000 crore for ‘India COVID-19 emergency response, health system preparedness package’
Border Roads Organisation constructs strategic bridge in Arunachal Pradesh
News:The Border Roads Organisation, Ministry of Defence, has constructed a 430 feet long bailey bridge at Daporijo. Facts: The bridge has been constructed over the Subansiri river in Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Subansiri district. Significance: The bridge forms a key portion of a strategic Line of Communication in Arunachal Pradesh. It is a strategic link towards… Continue reading Border Roads Organisation constructs strategic bridge in Arunachal Pradesh
Covid-19: Govt sets up national vaccine task force
News:The Government of India has announced the setting up of a new task force to work on the development of vaccines and potential drugs. Facts: Chairman: It is co-chaired by Vinod Paul, member NITI Aayog and Professor K Vijay Raghavan, principal scientific advisor to the government. Other members: It will include representatives of the Ministry… Continue reading Covid-19: Govt sets up national vaccine task force
Government launches the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of India
News: Ministry of Culture launched National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of India Facts: Aim: To raise awareness about the various intangible cultural heritage elements from different states of India at national and international level and ensure their protection. Classification: Oral traditions and expressions, including language as a vehicle of the intangible cultural heritage;… Continue reading Government launches the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of India
India sets up high-level task force to develop vaccine for coronavirus
News: The government formed a high level task force to research on coronavirus and develop a vaccine. Facts: Aim: To enable COVID-19-related research by academia, industry and international community. Functions: create clinical cohorts focussing on long term follow-up of people for better understanding of the disease. collect bio-specimens which will form the basis for further… Continue reading India sets up high-level task force to develop vaccine for coronavirus
Indian Council for Cultural Relations(ICCR)
News:The Indian Council for Cultural Relations(ICCR) is celebrating its 70th Foundation Day. Facts: The Indian Council for Cultural Relations(ICCR) is an autonomous body under the administrative control of the Ministry of External Affairs. It was founded in 1950 by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad who was the first Education Minister of independent India. Objectives: a) formulate… Continue reading Indian Council for Cultural Relations(ICCR)
Explained: Indian migrants, across India
News:The nationwide lockdown in India has led to an exodus of migrant workers from urban centres Facts: Internal Migrants: Migrants who move within the boundaries of their own country are known as internal migrants. Extent of Internal Migration in India: According to the Census 2011 migration data, over 45.58 crore Indians were found to be… Continue reading Explained: Indian migrants, across India
COVID-19: NPPA sets up drug price monitoring, resource unit in J-K
News:The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has set up price monitoring and resource unit (PMRU) in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Facts: PMRU is a registered society which functions under the direct control and supervision of State Drug Controllers. Funding: By the NPPA. Functions: Help the NPPA and the State Drug Controller in… Continue reading COVID-19: NPPA sets up drug price monitoring, resource unit in J-K
