News: Union Minister for Home Affairs inaugurated the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) and also dedicated National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal to the Nation. Facts: Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) It was approved in 2018 to combat cybercrime in India in a comprehensive and coordinated manner. It functions under the Ministry of Home… Continue reading Home Minister Amit Shah dedicates National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal to nation
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.
Annual Crime in India Report 2018
News: The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) published the Annual Crime in India Report 2018 Facts: Key highlights Overall crime in India increased 1.3% in 2018 compared to 2017 crime rate per lakh population was 383.5 in 2018 Uttar Pradesh accounted for most number of crime against women followed by Maharashtra and West Bengal Madhya… Continue reading Annual Crime in India Report 2018
16th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas being celebrated
News:The 16th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is being celebrated on 9th January, 2020. Facts: Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated every year on January 9th.It was celebrated for the first time in 2003. The celebratory event for the Diwas is organised by the Ministry of External Affairs. The purpose of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas… Continue reading 16th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas being celebrated
Explained:Who was Manilal Doctor?
News:Recently,January 8 was observed as the death anniversary of Manilal Doctor who was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and is also known for his efforts towards helping abolish the indentured labour system. Facts: About indentured labour system: In 1833,the British Parliament has banned slavery and the practice became illegal throughout the Empire. However,to maintain… Continue reading Explained:Who was Manilal Doctor?
Explained: Who was Ashfaqullah Khan, and why did the British hang him?
News:Recently,Uttar Pradesh government has announced that it will build a 121-acre zoo named after Ashfaqullah Khan. Facts: About Ashfaqullah Khan: Ashfaqulla Khan (1900 – 1927) was a freedom fighter in the Indian independence movement.He was born in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. In 1920,Mahatma Gandhi had launched his Non-cooperation movement against the British rule in India. But… Continue reading Explained: Who was Ashfaqullah Khan, and why did the British hang him?
Indian Army begins work on GOCO Model
News:Indian Army has began its work on the GOCO (Government Owned Contractor Operated) Model. Facts: About GOCO Model: The GOCO model was one of the recommendations of the Lt. Gen. DB Shekatkar (Retd.) committee to enhance combat capability and re-balancing defence expenditure. In GOCO model, the assets owned by government will be operated by the… Continue reading Indian Army begins work on GOCO Model
Explained: What is Epiphany festival
News:Recently,the Epiphany festival has been celebrated in parts of India such as Goa and Kerala. Facts: About Epiphany festival: Epiphany is a feast day or a day of commemoration.It is among the three oldest and major festival days in Christianity.The two others being Christmas and Easter. This festival is celebrated in Christianity to mark the… Continue reading Explained: What is Epiphany festival
Marble domes of Aurangabad’s Bibi Ka Maqbara to get new glow
News:The Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) will undertake scientific conservation of Bibi Ka Maqbara located in Aurangabad,Maharashtra. Facts: About Bibi Ka Maqbara: Bibi ka Maqbara is a famous 17th century Mughal-era monument in the city of Aurangabad,Maharashtra. The maqbara was commissioned in 1660 by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in the memory of his first and chief wife… Continue reading Marble domes of Aurangabad’s Bibi Ka Maqbara to get new glow
National Aerospace Laboratory wants govt. push for Saras Mk2 takeoff
News:National Aerospace Laboratory has said that the Government of India should buy at least 50-60 Saras Mk2 aircraft to make production commercially viable. Facts: About Saras Mk2 aircraft: Saras Mk2 is the first Indian multi-purpose civilian aircraft.It is designed by the National Aerospace Laboratories(NAL). The project was started in 1991 and the first prototype was… Continue reading National Aerospace Laboratory wants govt. push for Saras Mk2 takeoff
Bhima-Koregaon village prepares for historic day
News:The people of Maharashtra is gearing up to celebrate the 202nd Anniversary of Bhima-Koregaon War. Facts: About Bhima-Koregaon War: Bhima Koregaon is a small village in Pune district of Maharashtra.In 1818,a battle was fought here between the forces of the Peshwa and the British. The British army comprised primarily of Dalit soldiers.They had joined the… Continue reading Bhima-Koregaon village prepares for historic day
