News: The Indian Navy carried out a five-day coastal security exercise, “Matla Abhiyaan” along the riverine border with Bangladesh Facts: The exercise is named after Matla River. It aims to interact with coastal communities to spread awareness on coastal security. It also seeks to understand the navigational complexities in the Sunderban deltaic waters. Additional Information:… Continue reading Navy conducts coastal security exercise ‘Matla Abhiyaan’
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.
Govt gives nod to amendments in National Commission for Homoeopathy Bill, 2019
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the amendments in the National Commission for Homoeopathy Bill, 2019 Facts: The Bill seeks to repeal the Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 1973 Key features of the bill: Sets up the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) which will frame policies for regulating medical institutions and homoeopathic medical professionals. Sets up… Continue reading Govt gives nod to amendments in National Commission for Homoeopathy Bill, 2019
Gatka Martial Art
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
“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
